2020-2021学年山东省威海市经开区八年级(下)期中英语试卷
一、阅读理解(30 分, A、B、C和D篇每小题5分,E篇每小题5分)
1.(5分)If you watch the sky for about an hour after the sun goes down,you may see some"moving stars".But they're not real stars.They're man﹣made satellites(人造卫星).And the biggest of all is the International Space Station (ISS).From May to July is the best season to watch the ISS flying over the earth.And people can see it with their eyes.
The ISS is the biggest satellite and scientists want to live on it.They think that the best way to learn more about space is to live there.
When the space station is finished,it will be like a city in space.People will stay and study there with many of the things they have at home.Laboratories(实验室),living rooms and power stations are being built.The ISS is the most expensive space program.Billions of dollars are being spent on it every year.
Scientists hope that the ISS will be a stepping stone for future space exploration(探测)."The ISS will help us understand the human body better,explore space and study the earth.It can help us make life on the earth better,"said Kathryn Clark,an ISS scientist.
Sixteen countries are part of the program:the US,Russia,Canada,Japan,Brazil and 11 European countries.China isn't an ISS country,but it has helped with some of the experiments.In 2003,China sent some rice up to the ISS to find out what space would do to it.
66.The International Space Station .
A.is really a big city in space
B.is the biggest man﹣made satellite
C.can only help us explore space
67.From the passage we know that .
A.scientists can do anything they like there
B.people can see the Space Station at any time
C.sixteen countries are members of the space program
68.The phrase"a stepping stone"probably means" ".
A.滑梯
B.巅峰
C.垫脚石
69.China sent some rice up to the ISS is probably to .
A.sell it to aliens
B.do some science experiments
C.make it grow better in space
70.Which of the following isn't mentioned?
A.China will join the ISS in the future.
B.The ISS will be more useful in the future.
C.The ISS costs the members of 16 countries plenty of money every year.
2.(5分)Room Service
Offer the service 24 hours a day.Phone the Information Desk,and your message will be passed on to the room waiter.
Dining Room
Breakfast:8:00 am﹣9:30 am(Tips:The room waiter may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7:00 am.If you need it,please fill in a card and hang it outside your door before 6:00 am.)
Lunch:12:00 am﹣2:00 pm
Dinner:6:30 pm﹣8:30 pm.
Telephones
Dial"0"for the Information Desk to put you through with the room waiter.Tell the Information Desk if the morning calls are needed.
Shop & Coffee House
Business hours:
Shop:9:00 am﹣5:30 pm
Coffee House:12:00 am﹣2:00 pm
8:00 pm﹣1:30 am
Other Services
Hot water:It is offered 24 hours.
Cinema:Films begin at 7:00 pm on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Swimming pool:Enjoy yourself at any time if you like.It's free.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案
56.When can you get the room service?
A.Only at midnight.
B.Any time during a day.
C.Before 12 am.
D.After 12 am.
57.If you want to have breakfast at 7:15am,what should you do?
A.Phone the Information Desk.
B.Co to he coffee house to have it.
C.Co to the hotel dining room.
D.Put a card outside your room before 6:00 am.
58.If you want to have a two﹣hour business talk in the coffee house,you may go there at .
A.10:00 am
B.11:30 am
C.12:00 am
D.1:00 am
59.The service guide tells us that you can at any time in the hotel.
A.go swimming
B.go shopping
C.see a film.
D.go to the coffee house
60.You can most probably see the service guide .
A.in a hotel dining room
B.in a bedroom of a small family hotel
C.in a bedroom of a large hotel
D.in a hotel shop.
3.(5分)阅读短文,判断正(A)误(B)。A 表示正确,B 表示错误。
Shakespeare and Company ,the name of an independent bookstore,may be the most famous bookstore in the wold.It is in Paris.The bookstore is not very big,but lots of People are always waiting to get into it on weekends and during the busy summer months.Every weekend and holiday,you will see the bookstore is full of people.Some even have a whole family get together here for a cultural"dinner".
In 1951,a new English﹣language bookstore named "Le Mistral" was opened in Parish quickly became the center of culture in Paris.In 1964,on the 400th anniversary( 周年纪 念)of Shakespeare's birth,the owner of the bookstore gave it a new name Shakespeare and Company".He said the name of the bookstore was"a novel in three words' "Many famous people have been there.
Shakespeare and Company is not only an exciting bookstore,but it also provides a place for English﹣speaking travelers to hold festivals of writing,reading,and art.Your English will be greatly improved when you come out of this bookstore.What's more,besides getting reading materials,writers can help out in the bookstore in exchange for staying there for free.It can offer living places and food to five or six writers at a time.The writers may stay as long as they want to.The owner is happy to provide writers with places to write.He often says, "I do this because when I was traveling around the world,many people gave me help.Now 1 want to help other people."
The bookstore holds many meaningful events,such as reading,discussions and story hours.All of these events are free.So if you are in the city,be sure to check the schedule of the events ahead of time.You won't be disappointed if you can join in them.
(1)Shakespeare and Company is an independent bookstore in Paris.
(2)The owner gave his bookstore a new name "Shakespeare and Company" in 1964.
(3)French﹣speaking travelers can hold a festival of writing in the bookstore.
(4)The owner provides writers with places to write because he has received help from others .
(5)If you want to join in the events in the bookstore,you should pay some money.
4.(5分)阅读下面短文,把 A﹣E 五个句子填入文中空白处,使短文内容完整、正确。
Maybe your teenage son has been a fan of computer games.Although you may feel clueless when he spends most spare time playing a game,try to sit down with him while he plays.Even if you aren't very good at playing,you can spend time doing something with him that he enjoys.
(1) Families today are so busy,running in several different directions.It is important to plan time together on weekends,even if it is only for a few hours.Pack a picnic and take off for a new park.Even though he may protest(反对),once you get there,you may find that he is enjoying the time he spends with you.
(2) You might need to buy a GPS ( Global Positioning System).Then you can enjoy the beauty of the mountain or forest.Most teens love "a good treasure hunt,and you can also enjoy the time together.
(3) After all,anyone will not argue with someone who wants to spend money for him or her!Even if you don't have a lot of money to spend,it is fun to do window shopping.
(4) If he doesn't know what to plan,give him a few choices,and then let him make the decision.Are there museums and art exhibits in your town?Try to find local festivals to attend.
(5) Some teenagers love raising livestock(家畜),so you and your teen could raise something together,such as a sheep,a goat,or even a rabbit.Once you've thought about it,you should find plenty of activities to share with your teenager.If you can do these together,your teenager won't be only interested in computer games.
A.Let your teen plan a few outings.B.Plan a hiking trip to a local mountain or forest.C.Maybe you live in an area where you can own animals.D.Try to plan special weekend activities.E.Teenagers usually won't argue with you if you want to take them shopping.
5.(10分)Today there are more fires than in the past.Over 100,000 wildfires burn each year in America.Russia has 20,000 to 35,000 wildfires every year.Australia has on average 60,000 each year.These fires destroy(损害)huge areas of forests and burn hundreds of homes.
Many experts believe there are several reasons for this sudden increase in fires.The first reason is climate(气候)change.Recent weather has been warmer and drier.This leads to dangerous fire conditions.When lightening strikes(发生雷电),dry grass easily catches fire.Hot winds add to the problem.The wind spreads a fire quickly.In 2010,Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century.In just one month,500 fires destroyed over 2,000 homes.Some people lost their lives.
Traditional fire﹣fighting practices are another reason for the increase in fires.In America,firefighters used to quickly put out every fire.They didn't allow the grass and trees to burn.As a result,today many forests have thicker vegetation(植被).Thicker vegetation means more fuel(燃料)for fires.Also,without fires from time to time,forests become overcrowded and unhealthy.Some trees are dead.The dead wood then easily catches fire.So surprisingly,America has many more fires today partly because of its past fire﹣fighting practices.
Scientists now understand that a fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest.As a result,countries like Australia allow more fires to burn naturally.Sometimes,fire fighters even start fires to get rid of(去除)dead wood.Of course,they carefully control the fires.The fire thins out old trees.This allows sunlight to reach the ground.As a result,fires help new trees to grow.Therefore,if a fire is not a serious threat(威胁)to people,firefighters may let it burn naturally.
61.How many wildfires are there in Australia in one year?
62.Why did Russia have so many fires in one month in 2010?
63.What are the reasons for the increase in fires?
64.Are forests very healthy without fires from time to time?
65.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? .
二、根据句意或音标写出以下单词。(8分)
6.(1分)Do you know the correct /pr n nsi ei n/ of these names?
7.(1分)He has a wide / n l d / of painting and music.
8.(1分)Teenagers should be allowed to make their own /'t s s/.
9.(1分)Lucy /ri si vd/ a toy bear as her birthday gift yesterday.
10.(1分)The /di rekt z/ have a meeting every Friday unless there is nothing to discuss.
11.(1分)On / n nl/ Day,he went to the oldest museum with his father.
12.(1分)The teacher /s d est d/ the students to review the textbook carefully before exams.
13.(1分)The film is so / hju m r s/ and moving that he wants to see it again.
三、动词填空(8分) 阅读短文,根据短文内容用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。
14.(8分)A group of fifteen﹣year﹣olds at Sunshine School are holding a charity sale(1) (raise) money to help their classmate Lisa.Lisa had cerebral palsy( 大脑性瘫痪) when she was a baby.Although Lisa has to use a wheelchair to help her get around,she never (2) ( give) up.And she is always ready to help others."Lisa has the chance of standing up,but she needs an operation(手术)which (3) (cost) lots of money," Lisa's doctor said.
"I never thought that I could stand up one day.Actually the news is surprising for me.However,when I see my parents are worried about the cost of the operation,I am sad.I am used to my life.I don't mind even if I can't stand up," Lisa said," Now my classmates and some other kind people (4) (help) me.I am really thankful.If I stood up one day,I would try my best to help more people."
"While helping Lisa,we can also learn a lot.We (5) (learn) how to cook cookies and how to sell them," Betty,one of Lisa's classmates said."Now we know (6) ( make) money is not easy,so we (7) ( not waste) money anymore.
Alex,a boy in Lisa's class, (8) (tell) a reporter that they could raise about 100 everyday."We have raised about 2,100 so far.We hope we will raise more money for Lisa's operation." said he.
四、完成句子(12分)
15.(2分)Tom 12 岁时因病退学了。
16.(2分)在法国的首都,乘地铁上班是很方便的。
17.(2分)为什么不考虑在字典里查一查这些生单词呢?
18.(2分)我发现我可以通过听英语电影中的对话来提高英语语法。
19.(2分)我们不应该害怕犯错,相反我们应该总是从错误中吸取教训。
20.(2分)最后我转向我旁边的那个陌生人,向介绍我自己。
五、选词填空(10 分) 阅读短文,根据短文内容,选择适当的单词或短语填空,使 短文的意思完整。每个单词或短语只能用一次。
21.(10分)
A.Luckily B.different C.suitcase D.was like E.many timesF.correct G.satisfied H.seemed I.buying J.explained
As my train was delayed(延误) for two hours,I had plenty of time to spare.After (1) some magazines to read on the journey,I gave my wife a long distance call.Then I went to the luggage( 行李)office to collect my heavy (2) .I had left there three days before.There were quite a few people waiting,and I took out my wallet to find the receipt (收据)for my suitcase.
The receipt (3) not where I had placed it.No matter how hard I looked for it,I couldn't find it.When my turn came,I (4) the situation to the assistant.The man looked at me up and down as if to say that he had heard this kind of story (5) and asked me to tell him what my suitcase (6) .I told him it was an old brown﹣looking object no (7) from the many cases I could see in his office.The assistant then told me to make a list of what was mainly in the case. "If they were (8) "he said ,"I could take the case away." I tried to remember all the things I had hurriedly put into the case and wrote them down as they came to me.
After I had done this,I went to look around the office.There were hundreds of cases there. (9) ,I found the case lying in the corner.After examining the things inside,the assistant was (10) that it was mine,and told me I could take the case away.
六、书面表达(12分)
22.(12分)同学们在初中阶段学习英语已近3年了,相信大家在英语学习的过程中会有不同 的经历和感受。某英语学习报"特别关注"栏目本期开设的话题是 "It is ...to learn English" 请你用英语写一篇短文,为栏目投稿。
要求:
(1)将题目补充完整;
(2)中心突出,语义连贯,层次清晰,书写规范;
(3)文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
2020-2021学年山东省威海市经开区八年级(下)期中英语试卷
参考答案与试题解析
一、阅读理解(30 分, A、B、C和D篇每小题5分,E篇每小题5分)
1.(5分)If you watch the sky for about an hour after the sun goes down,you may see some"moving stars".But they're not real stars.They're man﹣made satellites(人造卫星).And the biggest of all is the International Space Station (ISS).From May to July is the best season to watch the ISS flying over the earth.And people can see it with their eyes.
The ISS is the biggest satellite and scientists want to live on it.They think that the best way to learn more about space is to live there.
When the space station is finished,it will be like a city in space.People will stay and study there with many of the things they have at home.Laboratories(实验室),living rooms and power stations are being built.The ISS is the most expensive space program.Billions of dollars are being spent on it every year.
Scientists hope that the ISS will be a stepping stone for future space exploration(探测)."The ISS will help us understand the human body better,explore space and study the earth.It can help us make life on the earth better,"said Kathryn Clark,an ISS scientist.
Sixteen countries are part of the program:the US,Russia,Canada,Japan,Brazil and 11 European countries.China isn't an ISS country,but it has helped with some of the experiments.In 2003,China sent some rice up to the ISS to find out what space would do to it.
66.The International Space Station .
A.is really a big city in space
B.is the biggest man﹣made satellite
C.can only help us explore space
67.From the passage we know that C .
A.scientists can do anything they like there
B.people can see the Space Station at any time
C.sixteen countries are members of the space program
68.The phrase"a stepping stone"probably means" C ".
A.滑梯
B.巅峰
C.垫脚石
69.China sent some rice up to the ISS is probably to .
A.sell it to aliens
B.do some science experiments
C.make it grow better in space
70.Which of the following isn't mentioned? A
A.China will join the ISS in the future.
B.The ISS will be more useful in the future.
C.The ISS costs the members of 16 countries plenty of money every year.
【分析】文章大意:这是一篇科普知识类阅读,本文主要介绍了国际空间站是最大的人造卫星.有十六个国家是太空项目的成员,中国把一些大米运送到国际空间站是为了做科学实验等内容.
【解答】66.答案:B.细节理解题.根据第一行They're man﹣made satellites(人造卫星).And the biggest of all is the International Space Station (ISS).它们是人造卫星,最大的是国际空间站.可知,国际空间站是最大的人造卫星.选B.
67.答案:C.细节理解题.根据最后一段Sixteen countries are part of the program十六个国家是该计划的一部分.可知,十六个国家是太空计划的成员.选C.
68.答案:C.词意猜测题.根据第四段第一句句意"科学家们希望国际空间站将成为未来太空探索的__.".根据下一句The ISS will help us understand the human body better,explore space and study the earth国际空间站将帮助我们更好地了解人体,探索太空和研究地球.可知,应该是"垫脚石".选C.
69.答案:B.细节理解题.根据最后一段China isn't an ISS country,but it has helped with some of the experiments.In 2003,China sent some rice up to the ISS to find out what space would do to it.中国不是国际空间站的国家,但它已经帮助做了一些实验.2003年,中国发送一些大米到国际空间站,找出空间对它有什么作用.可知,中国发送一些大米到国际空间站做一些科学实验.选B.
70.答案:A.细节理解题.根据最后一段China isn't an ISS country,but it has helped with some of the experiments.In 2003,China sent some rice up to the ISS to find out what space would do to it.中国不是国际空间站的国家,但它已经帮助做了一些实验.2003年,中国发送一些大米到国际空间站,找出空间对它有什么作用.可知,短文中并没有提到"未来中国将加入国际空间站".选A.
2.(5分)Room Service
Offer the service 24 hours a day.Phone the Information Desk,and your message will be passed on to the room waiter.
Dining Room
Breakfast:8:00 am﹣9:30 am(Tips:The room waiter may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7:00 am.If you need it,please fill in a card and hang it outside your door before 6:00 am.)
Lunch:12:00 am﹣2:00 pm
Dinner:6:30 pm﹣8:30 pm.
Telephones
Dial"0"for the Information Desk to put you through with the room waiter.Tell the Information Desk if the morning calls are needed.
Shop & Coffee House
Business hours:
Shop:9:00 am﹣5:30 pm
Coffee House:12:00 am﹣2:00 pm
8:00 pm﹣1:30 am
Other Services
Hot water:It is offered 24 hours.
Cinema:Films begin at 7:00 pm on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Swimming pool:Enjoy yourself at any time if you like.It's free.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案
56.When can you get the room service?
A.Only at midnight.
B.Any time during a day.
C.Before 12 am.
D.After 12 am.
57.If you want to have breakfast at 7:15am,what should you do? D
A.Phone the Information Desk.
B.Co to he coffee house to have it.
C.Co to the hotel dining room.
D.Put a card outside your room before 6:00 am.
58.If you want to have a two﹣hour business talk in the coffee house,you may go there at C .
A.10:00 am
B.11:30 am
C.12:00 am
D.1:00 am
59.The service guide tells us that you can A at any time in the hotel.
A.go swimming
B.go shopping
C.see a film.
D.go to the coffee house
60.You can most probably see the service guide C .
A.in a hotel dining room
B.in a bedroom of a small family hotel
C.in a bedroom of a large hotel
D.in a hotel shop.
【分析】短文讲了一个酒店的服务指南,详细地介绍了三餐、咖啡厅、电影院、游泳池的开放时间等.
【解答】(56)B.细节理解题.根据"Room Service.Offer the service 24 hours a day."可知一天中的任何时间都可以得到客房服务,故选B.
(57)D.细节理解题.根据"Breakfast:8:00 am﹣9:30 am(Tips:The room waiter may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7:00 am.If you need it,please fill in a card and hang it outside your door before 6:00 am.)"可知如果你想在早上7点15分吃早餐,你应该早上6点前把卡片放在房间外面.故选D.
(58)C.细节理解题.根据"Coffee House:12:00 am﹣2:00 pm."可知如果你想在咖啡厅谈两个小时的生意,你可以在中午12点去.故选C.
(59)A.细节理解题.根据"Swimming pool:Enjoy yourself at any time if you like.It's free."可知服务指南告诉我们,你可以在酒店的任何时间去游泳.故选A.
(60)C.细节推理题.根据"Room Service,及其后文对三餐、咖啡厅、电影院、游泳池服务的介绍,"可知肯定是个大酒店,结合选项,你很可能在一家大旅馆的卧室里看到服务指南.故选C.
3.(5分)阅读短文,判断正(A)误(B)。A 表示正确,B 表示错误。
Shakespeare and Company ,the name of an independent bookstore,may be the most famous bookstore in the wold.It is in Paris.The bookstore is not very big,but lots of People are always waiting to get into it on weekends and during the busy summer months.Every weekend and holiday,you will see the bookstore is full of people.Some even have a whole family get together here for a cultural"dinner".
In 1951,a new English﹣language bookstore named "Le Mistral" was opened in Parish quickly became the center of culture in Paris.In 1964,on the 400th anniversary( 周年纪 念)of Shakespeare's birth,the owner of the bookstore gave it a new name Shakespeare and Company".He said the name of the bookstore was"a novel in three words' "Many famous people have been there.
Shakespeare and Company is not only an exciting bookstore,but it also provides a place for English﹣speaking travelers to hold festivals of writing,reading,and art.Your English will be greatly improved when you come out of this bookstore.What's more,besides getting reading materials,writers can help out in the bookstore in exchange for staying there for free.It can offer living places and food to five or six writers at a time.The writers may stay as long as they want to.The owner is happy to provide writers with places to write.He often says, "I do this because when I was traveling around the world,many people gave me help.Now 1 want to help other people."
The bookstore holds many meaningful events,such as reading,discussions and story hours.All of these events are free.So if you are in the city,be sure to check the schedule of the events ahead of time.You won't be disappointed if you can join in them.
(1)Shakespeare and Company is an independent bookstore in Paris. A
(2)The owner gave his bookstore a new name "Shakespeare and Company" in 1964. A
(3)French﹣speaking travelers can hold a festival of writing in the bookstore.
(4)The owner provides writers with places to write because he has received help from others . A
(5)If you want to join in the events in the bookstore,you should pay some money.
【分析】短文讲了莎士比亚公司名字的由来,及其这个书店提供的一些服务等。
【解答】细节判断题
(1)A 根据第一段句子Shakespeare(莎士比亚)and Company,the name of an independent bookstore,may be the most famous bookstore in the world.莎士比亚公司,一个独立书店的名字,可能是世界上最有名的书店。可知莎士比亚公司是巴黎的一家独立书店。故答案为A。
(2)A 根据第二段句子 In 1964,on the 400thanniversary(周年纪念)of Shakespeare's birth,the owner of the bookstore gave it a new name "Shakespeare and Company".1964年,在莎士比亚诞生的第四百周年纪念日,书店的老板给它起了一个新的名字"莎士比亚公司"。可知1964年,店主给他的书店起了一个新名字"莎士比亚公司"。故答案为A。
(3)B 根据第三段句子but it also provides a place for English﹣speaking travelers to hold festivals of writing,reading,and art.但它也为英语旅行者提供了一个举办写作、阅读和艺术节日的场所.可知说法语的旅行者可以在书店里举办一个写作节是错误的。故答案为B。
(4)A 根据第三段句子He often says, "I do this because when I was traveling around the world,many people gave me help.Now I want to help other people."他经常说:"我这样做是因为当我在世界各地旅行时,很多人都给了我帮助。"现在我想帮助别人。可知老板为作家提供写作的地方,因为他得到了别人的帮助。故答案为A。
(5)B 根据最后一段句子The bookstore holds many meaningful events,such as reading,discussions and story hours.All of these events are free.书店有很多有意义的活动,如阅读、讨论和故事时间。所有这些活动都是免费的。可知如果你想参加书店里的活动,你应该付一些钱是错误的。故答案为B。
4.(5分)阅读下面短文,把 A﹣E 五个句子填入文中空白处,使短文内容完整、正确。
Maybe your teenage son has been a fan of computer games.Although you may feel clueless when he spends most spare time playing a game,try to sit down with him while he plays.Even if you aren't very good at playing,you can spend time doing something with him that he enjoys.
(1) D Families today are so busy,running in several different directions.It is important to plan time together on weekends,even if it is only for a few hours.Pack a picnic and take off for a new park.Even though he may protest(反对),once you get there,you may find that he is enjoying the time he spends with you.
(2) You might need to buy a GPS ( Global Positioning System).Then you can enjoy the beauty of the mountain or forest.Most teens love "a good treasure hunt,and you can also enjoy the time together.
(3) E After all,anyone will not argue with someone who wants to spend money for him or her!Even if you don't have a lot of money to spend,it is fun to do window shopping.
(4) A If he doesn't know what to plan,give him a few choices,and then let him make the decision.Are there museums and art exhibits in your town?Try to find local festivals to attend.
(5) C Some teenagers love raising livestock(家畜),so you and your teen could raise something together,such as a sheep,a goat,or even a rabbit.Once you've thought about it,you should find plenty of activities to share with your teenager.If you can do these together,your teenager won't be only interested in computer games.
A.Let your teen plan a few outings.B.Plan a hiking trip to a local mountain or forest.C.Maybe you live in an area where you can own animals.D.Try to plan special weekend activities.E.Teenagers usually won't argue with you if you want to take them shopping.
【分析】本文是一篇议论文。如今很多青少年痴迷于网络游戏,不能自拔。做父母的应该怎样把孩子从网络游戏中解救出来?最好的办法就是陪他们玩耍,让他们多参加一些有意义的活动。
【解答】推理判断题。
(1)D.根据本段关键词on weekends可知,"设法计划一些特别的周末活动"符合此处语境。故选D。
(2)B.根据本段提到的买GPS,欣赏大山和森林的美景,可推测本段提出的方法应是"计划到当地的山区和森林去徒步旅行"。故选B。
(3)E.根据本段提到的没有人会因为你想给他(她)花钱消费而与你争吵,可推测本段提出的方法应是"和孩子一起购物"。故选E。
(4)A.根据"...give him a few choices,and then let him make the decision."可知,本段的方法是"让孩子自己选择要做的事情",所以A项"让孩子计划一些户外活动"符合语境。故选A。
(5)C.根据本段关键词a sheep,a goat,or even a rabbit.可推测如果你居住的地方可以饲养动物,那就可以与孩子一起饲养绵羊、山羊和小兔子等。故选C。
5.(10分)Today there are more fires than in the past.Over 100,000 wildfires burn each year in America.Russia has 20,000 to 35,000 wildfires every year.Australia has on average 60,000 each year.These fires destroy(损害)huge areas of forests and burn hundreds of homes.
Many experts believe there are several reasons for this sudden increase in fires.The first reason is climate(气候)change.Recent weather has been warmer and drier.This leads to dangerous fire conditions.When lightening strikes(发生雷电),dry grass easily catches fire.Hot winds add to the problem.The wind spreads a fire quickly.In 2010,Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century.In just one month,500 fires destroyed over 2,000 homes.Some people lost their lives.
Traditional fire﹣fighting practices are another reason for the increase in fires.In America,firefighters used to quickly put out every fire.They didn't allow the grass and trees to burn.As a result,today many forests have thicker vegetation(植被).Thicker vegetation means more fuel(燃料)for fires.Also,without fires from time to time,forests become overcrowded and unhealthy.Some trees are dead.The dead wood then easily catches fire.So surprisingly,America has many more fires today partly because of its past fire﹣fighting practices.
Scientists now understand that a fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest.As a result,countries like Australia allow more fires to burn naturally.Sometimes,fire fighters even start fires to get rid of(去除)dead wood.Of course,they carefully control the fires.The fire thins out old trees.This allows sunlight to reach the ground.As a result,fires help new trees to grow.Therefore,if a fire is not a serious threat(威胁)to people,firefighters may let it burn naturally.
61.How many wildfires are there in Australia in one year? 60,000.
62.Why did Russia have so many fires in one month in 2010? Because Russia had the hot test and driest summer in a century.
63.What are the reasons for the increase in fires? Climate change and traditional fire﹣fighting practices.
64.Are forests very healthy without fires from time to time? No,they aren't.
65.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest. .
【分析】这篇短文主要介绍了现在比过去有更多的森林火灾,主要原因是干燥,炎热及大风.同时人们还发现严格的灭火使森林植被更厚,更容易起火.现在科学家认识到只要大火对人类构不成严重的威胁,不是所有的火都要被熄灭.
【解答】答案:61.60,000.细节理解题.根据第一段第一行句子Australia has on average 60,000 each year.澳大利亚平均每年有六万起.可知澳大利亚平均每年有六万起.故答案为60,000.
62.Because Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century.细节理解题.根据第二段第二行句子In 2010,Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century.2010年,俄罗斯经历了一个世纪以来最炎热和干燥的夏天.可知因为俄罗斯经历了一个世纪以来最炎热和干燥的夏天.故答案为Because Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century.
63.Climate change and traditional fire﹣fighting practices.细节理解题.根据第二段第一行句子The first reason is climate(气候)change.第一个原因是气候的变化.和第三段第一行句子Traditional fire﹣fighting practices are another reason for the increase in fires.传统的消防练习是另一个火灾激增的原因.可知气候的变化和传统的消防练习是火灾激增的原因,故答案为Climate change and traditional fire﹣fighting practices.
64.No,they aren't.细节理解题.根据第三段第二行句子Also,without fires from time to time,forests become overcrowded and unhealthy.而且,在没有火灾的情况下森林变的拥挤和不健康.可知是不健康的.故答案为No,they aren't.
65.A fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest.细节归纳题.根据整段内容及其第一句话Scientists now understand that a fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest.科学家们现在明白了火是健康森林的一部分.故答案为A fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest.
二、根据句意或音标写出以下单词。(8分)
6.(1分)Do you know the correct pronunciation /pr n nsi ei n/ of these names?
【分析】你知道这些名字的正确读音吗?
【解答】correct为形容词,后需跟名词,根据句意和音标,可知/pr n nsi ei n/对应的单词是pronunciation,pronunciation of these names意为"名字的读音"。
故答案为:pronunciation。
7.(1分)He has a wide knowledge / n l d / of painting and music.
【分析】他有丰富的绘画和音乐知识。
【解答】形容词wide意为"宽的,广泛的",其后需跟名词。根据句意和音标可知,/ n l d /对应的单词应是knowledge,knowledge of painting and music 意为"和绘画音乐有关的知识"。
故答案为:knowledge。
8.(1分)Teenagers should be allowed to make their own choices /'t s s/.
【分析】应该允许青少年自己做选择。
【解答】根据形容词own可知其后为名词,根据their可以判断应用名词的复数形式。结合语境和音标,可知/'t s s/对应的单词是choices。
故答案为:choices。
9.(1分)Lucy received /ri si vd/ a toy bear as her birthday gift yesterday.
【分析】昨天露西收到了一只玩具熊生日礼物。
【解答】根据Lucy和a toy bear之前的逻辑关系,可知空处是个动词;根据语境和音标,可知/ri si vd/对应的单词是received;时间词是yesterday,使用一般过去时合适。
故答案为:received。
10.(1分)The directors /di rekt z/ have a meeting every Friday unless there is nothing to discuss.
【分析】除非无事可以讨论,董事们每周五都召开会议。
【解答】根据动词have可知其前为主语,而且是复数形式。根据音标/di rekt z/可知单词为directors,意为"管理者,董事"。
故答案为:directors。
11.(1分)On National / n nl/ Day,he went to the oldest museum with his father.
【分析】在国庆节,他和他爸爸去了最古老的博物馆。
【解答】音标中,/n / 音对应的是na;/ n/音对应的是tion;根据句意"国庆节",可知单词为形容词形式national,修饰名词Day;表示节日的专有名词,应大写首字母N。
故答案为:National。
12.(1分)The teacher suggested /s d est d/ the students to review the textbook carefully before exams.
【分析】老师建议学生们考试之前复习复习课本。
【解答】根据语境,可知空处所缺为动词,根据音标/s d est d/,可知单词为suggested,意为"建议",句子使用的是一般过去时。
故答案为:suggested。
13.(1分)The film is so humorous / hju m r s/ and moving that he wants to see it again.
【分析】这部电影如此幽默感人,以致于他还想再看一次。
【解答】根据语境,以及and后的形容词moving,可知空处应为形容词,根据音标/ hju m r s/可知单词为humorous,意为"幽默的"。
故答案为:humorous。
三、动词填空(8分) 阅读短文,根据短文内容用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。
14.(8分)A group of fifteen﹣year﹣olds at Sunshine School are holding a charity sale(1) to raise (raise) money to help their classmate Lisa.Lisa had cerebral palsy( 大脑性瘫痪) when she was a baby.Although Lisa has to use a wheelchair to help her get around,she never (2) gives ( give) up.And she is always ready to help others."Lisa has the chance of standing up,but she needs an operation(手术)which (3) will cost (cost) lots of money," Lisa's doctor said.
"I never thought that I could stand up one day.Actually the news is surprising for me.However,when I see my parents are worried about the cost of the operation,I am sad.I am used to my life.I don't mind even if I can't stand up," Lisa said," Now my classmates and some other kind people (4) are helping (help) me.I am really thankful.If I stood up one day,I would try my best to help more people."
"While helping Lisa,we can also learn a lot.We (5) have learned (learn) how to cook cookies and how to sell them," Betty,one of Lisa's classmates said."Now we know (6) making ( make) money is not easy,so we (7) won't waste ( not waste) money anymore.
Alex,a boy in Lisa's class, (8) told (tell) a reporter that they could raise about 100 everyday."We have raised about 2,100 so far.We hope we will raise more money for Lisa's operation." said he.
【分析】文章讲述了阳光学校一群十五岁的孩子举行义卖帮助他们的同学丽莎的故事。
【解答】考查动词
(1)to raise 根据A group of fifteen﹣year﹣olds at Sunshine School are holding a charity sale...(raise) money to help their classmate Lisa,可知是指:阳光学校一群十五岁的孩子正在举行慈善义卖,为他们的同学丽莎筹集资金。此处是不定式表目的。故填to raise。
(2)gives 根据前半句的has to,可知时态是一般现在时,主语she接动词第三人称单数形式,故填gives。
(3)will cost 根据she needs an operation(手术)which...(cost) lots of money,可知她需要做一次手术,这要花很多钱。可知定语从句的时态是一般将来时will+动词原形,故填will cost。
(4)are helping 根据Now my classmates and some other kind people...(help) me,可知是指:现在我的同学和其他一些善良的人正在帮助我。时态是现在进行时,主语people接are+doing,故填are helping。
(5)have learned 根据We...(learn) how to cook cookies and how to sell them,可知是指:我们已经学会了如何做饼干以及如何销售它们。时态是现在完成时,主语we接have+过去分词,故填have learned。
(6)making 根据Now we know...( make) money is not easy,可知是指:现在我们知道赚钱不容易。此处是动名词作主语,故填making。
(7)won't waste 根据So we... ( not waste) money anymore.可知是指:所以我们不会再浪费钱了。时态是一般将来时will+动词原形,故填won't waste。
(8)told 根据句中的动词could,可知此处时态是一般过去时,用动词过去式,故填told。
四、完成句子(12分)
15.(2分)Tom 12 岁时因病退学了。
Because of illness,Tom dropped out of school when he was 12.
【分析】Tom 12 岁时因病退学了。
【解答】because of"因为",后面跟名词,代词或者动词ing形式;"疾病"illness为名词;辍学" drop out of school;根据句意。可知时态用过去式;当他12岁时"when he was 12";drop的过去式为"dropped"。
故答案为:Because of illness,Tom dropped out of school when he was 12.
16.(2分)在法国的首都,乘地铁上班是很方便的。
In the capital of France,it is very convenient to go to work by subway.
【分析】In the capital of France,it is very convenient to go to work by subway.
【解答】这里叙述一种客观事实,用一般现在时,In the capital of France在法国的首都;it is very convenient to do sth做什么事情很方便;go to work by subway乘地铁上班。根据句意"在法国的首都,乘地铁上班是很方便的"和语法可解决此题。
故答案为:In the capital of France,it is very convenient to go to work by subway.
17.(2分)为什么不考虑在字典里查一查这些生单词呢?
Why not consider looking up these new words in the dictionary?
【分析】为什么不考虑在字典里查一查这些生单词呢?
【解答】为什么不做某事"Why not do sth.?",考虑做某事"consider doing sth.";查阅"look up";这些生单词"these new words";在字典里"in the dictionary"。
故答案为:Why not consider looking up these new words in the dictionary?
18.(2分)我发现我可以通过听英语电影中的对话来提高英语语法。
I find that I can improve English grammar by listening to the dialogue in English movies.
【分析】我发现我可以通过听英语电影中的对话来提高英语语法。
【解答】根据句意可知是that引导的宾语从句,主句I作主语,find发现为谓语动词;that引导宾语从句;从句里面I作主语,情态动词can+动词原形;提高英语语法"improve English grammar ";通过做...."by+doing sth.";听英语电影中的对话"listen to the dialogue in English movies"。
故答案为:I find that I can improve English grammar by listening to the dialogue in English movies.
19.(2分)我们不应该害怕犯错,相反我们应该总是从错误中吸取教训。
We should not be afraid of making mistakes.On the contrary,we should always learn from our mistakes.
【分析】我们不应该害怕犯错,相反我们应该总是从错误中吸取教训。
【解答】(不)应该做某事"should (not) do sth.";害怕做某事"be afraid of doing sth.";犯错"make a mistake";相反"on the contrary";always总是,位于be动词,情态动词,助动词之后,实义动词之前;从...中学到"learn...from";我们的错误"our mistakes"。
故答案为:We should not be afraid of making mistakes.On the contrary,we should always learn from our mistakes.
20.(2分)最后我转向我旁边的那个陌生人,向介绍我自己。
Finally,I turned to the stranger next to me and introduced myself.
【分析】最后我转向我旁边的那个陌生人,向介绍我自己。
【解答】最后"finally"副词,修饰整个句子;转向"turn to";根据句意可知用过去时,turn的过去式为"turned";陌生人"the stranger";在...旁边"next to",to为介词后面跟宾格"me";介绍我自己"introduce myself",introduce用过去式"introduced"。
故答案为:Finally,I turned to the stranger next to me and introduced myself.
五、选词填空(10 分) 阅读短文,根据短文内容,选择适当的单词或短语填空,使 短文的意思完整。每个单词或短语只能用一次。
21.(10分)
A.Luckily B.different C.suitcase D.was like E.many timesF.correct G.satisfied H.seemed I.buying J.explained
As my train was delayed(延误) for two hours,I had plenty of time to spare.After (1) I some magazines to read on the journey,I gave my wife a long distance call.Then I went to the luggage( 行李)office to collect my heavy (2) C .I had left there three days before.There were quite a few people waiting,and I took out my wallet to find the receipt (收据)for my suitcase.
The receipt (3) H not where I had placed it.No matter how hard I looked for it,I couldn't find it.When my turn came,I (4) J the situation to the assistant.The man looked at me up and down as if to say that he had heard this kind of story (5) E and asked me to tell him what my suitcase (6) D .I told him it was an old brown﹣looking object no (7) from the many cases I could see in his office.The assistant then told me to make a list of what was mainly in the case. "If they were (8) F "he said ,"I could take the case away." I tried to remember all the things I had hurriedly put into the case and wrote them down as they came to me.
After I had done this,I went to look around the office.There were hundreds of cases there. (9) A ,I found the case lying in the corner.After examining the things inside,the assistant was (10) G that it was mine,and told me I could take the case away.
【分析】本文主要讲了火车延误之后,作者去行李寄存处拿回行李箱的故事。
【解答】(1)I.考查动名词。after为介词,后跟动名词,结合句意,在旅途中____一些杂志阅读之后,我给妻子打了一个长途电话,结合选词,判断空格处词义为购买,故选I。
(2)C.考查名词。heavy为形容词,后跟名词,结合句意,然后我去行李处取我沉重的____,结合选词,判断空格处词义为行李箱,故选C。
(3)H.考查动词过去式。本文用一般过去时,谓语动词用过去式,结合句意,收据____不在我放的地方,结合选词,判断空格处词义为似乎,故选H。
(4)J.考查动词过去式。一般过去时中谓语动词用过去式,结合句意,轮到我的时候,我向服务员____我的情况,结合选词,判断空格处词义为解释,故选J。
(5)E.考查名词短语。结合句意,那人上下打量着我,好像在说他听过这种故事____,结合选词,判断空格处词义为很多次,故选E。
(6)D.考查be动词和介词。结合句意,那人上下打量着我,好像在说他听过这种故事很多次而且让我告诉他我的行李箱____,结合选词,判断空格处词义为什么样的,一般过去时中be动词用was,故答案为was like。
(7)B.考查形容词。结合句意,我告诉他那是一件棕色的旧东西,跟我在他办公室看到的许多箱子没什么___,结合选词,判断空格处词义为不同的,故选B。
(8)F.考查形容词。were为系动词,后跟形容词,结合上文,The assistant then told me to make a list of what was mainly in the case.可知助手让把箱子里的主要物品列一个清单,据此判断如果物品正确,可以把箱子拿走,故选F。
(9)A.考查副词。结合句意,____,我发现箱子在角落里,结合选词,判断空格处词义为幸运的是,故选A。
(10)G.考查形容词。was为系动词,后跟形容词,结合句意,店员检查了箱子里的东西后,____是我的,并告诉我可以把箱子拿走,结合选词,判断空格处词义为满意的,故选G。
六、书面表达(12分)
22.(12分)同学们在初中阶段学习英语已近3年了,相信大家在英语学习的过程中会有不同 的经历和感受。某英语学习报"特别关注"栏目本期开设的话题是 "It is ...to learn English" 请你用英语写一篇短文,为栏目投稿。
要求:
(1)将题目补充完整;
(2)中心突出,语义连贯,层次清晰,书写规范;
(3)文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
【分析】【高分句型一】
I didn't like English before,because I didn't thought it was useful if I didn't go abroad.我以前不喜欢英语,因为我认为如果我不出国,英语就没用了。if引导的条件状语从句。
【高分句型二】
Ever since I have thought English is very useful in our everyday life.从那时起,我就认为英语在我们的日常生活中非常有用。宾语从句。
【解答】
It is useful to learn English
I didn't like English before,because I didn't thought it was useful if I didn't go abroad.【高分句型一】But a thing changed my opinion.
One day,my uncle bought a DVD player and he didn't know how to use it,so he asked me for help.When I turned on the player,I found the language was English.I tried my best to follow the instructions with the help of a dictionary,and at last I knew the way of using it.I told my uncle how to use it and he praised me much.(经历)I felt very proud.(感受)
Ever since I have thought English is very useful in our everyday life.【高分句型二】So I decide to learn it well.