2024年湖南省初中学业水平考试
英 语
本试题卷共8页。时量100分钟。满分100分。
第二、三部分共6页。满分55分。
姓名 准考证号
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共11小题：每小题2分，满分22分）
阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
21. How can you get more information to volunteer in the library
A. Visit its website. B. E-mail Anna. C. Call Mr. Walker.
22. Where can volunteers help in September
A. In the library.
B. At Rose Garden.
C. At the old people's home.
23. What should you be good at if you want to volunteer at Rose Garden
A. Reading stories.
B. Dancing and singing.
C. Taking care of plants.
B
Would you be able to sleep with one eye open Bottlenose dolphins（宽吻海豚）can. When they sleep, only half of their brain goes to sleep. They sleep with one eye open to stay safe. Half of their brain sleeps for about two hours before the other half of their brain gets a Chance to sleep. Sometimes, the dolphins will keep swimming while they are sleeping.
Dolphins are not fish-they are mammals（哺乳动物）.These mammals have lungs（肺）.And they don't have gull（腮） like fish. They are also warm-blooded and have to go to the
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surface of the water lo get air into their lungs. Dolphins don't lay eggs Their young are born alive, and they drink milk from their mothers.
Dolphins are one of the smartest animals in the world. There are many stories about how they save people out of water. They are able to solve many problems like humans. They can even use tools to catch fish. But their cleverness doesn't and there. Dolphins can also pass on anything they learn to other dolphins, like interesting fishing skills. They communicate with each other in many ways. They use different sounds to talk to each other. Dolphins know the "voices" of other dolphins and even know exactly who is making which sound. Another thing that shows their cleverness is that they can also know themselves in a mirror（镜子）and check different parts of their body in it.
24.Why do bottlenose dolphins sleep with one eye open
A. To stay safe. B. To sleep for two hours. C. To swim faster.
25.What can we learn about dolphins from paragraph 2
A. They use gills to get air.
B. They are warm-blooded.
C. They lay eggs like fish.
26. How do dolphins talk to each other
A. By learning fishing skills.
B. By using different sounds.
C. By checking their bodies.
27. Which part of a magazine may the passage be taken from
A. Art. B. Health. C. Nature.
C
Headphones are helpful. Many kids use them. But headphones can be harmful, too. They can cause hearing loss if the value（音量）is too loud. Studies show that one out of every ten kids in the United States has some hearing loss. The cause is loud noise.
Do you know how we hear There are cells（细胞）inside the ears that help us hear. We can't see them with our eyes. "We call them hair cell," Jackie Clark said. "They look like hairs standing up." Clark is a scientist at the University of Texas. She studies noises and ears. Sound cannot be seen, but il can make the hair cells move back and forward. Think of the wind in the leaves.
Loud noises can damage（损伤）these cells. And once the cells are damaged，they don't grow back. Sometimes, there's tinnitus. "It's like someone is playing a note on the flute（长笛）for a long time." Clark says. It shows we're losing hearing. Tinnitus is not only harmful to our ears, also it can make us feel uneasy. That's why it's necessary to protect our ears.
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How can we protect our ears We'd better keep the volume low when we use our headphones. We should be able to hear sounds around us. And other people shouldn't hear noise from our headphones. "If I can hear what you're listening to when you're wearing your headphones," Clark says, "It's too loud." To protect our ears, keep our headphones at about half volume.
28. What can we know about hair cells
A. They help us hear.
B. They look like hairs lying down.
C. They can be seen clearly with our eyes.
29. What does the underlined word "tinnitus" mean in paragraph 3
A. A musical voice. B. A kind of instrument. C. Ringing in ears.
30. What's the main purpose of the last paragraph
A. To give advice. B. To show problems. C. To explain reasons.
31. What's the main idea of the passage
A. Before listening to music, choose a good headphone.
B. When using a headphone, keep the volume low.
C. After using a headphone, check your cars.
第二节（共4小题：每小题2分，满分8分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
What can you do when you don't want to do homework You know it has to be done, but it's the last thing you want to do. How can you deal with the problem 32
Set goals（目标）for yourself. Your goals don＇t have to be big. In fact，the smaller，the better. Start by setting goals you can reach easily
Make a plan and write it down. 33 Because something about the written words makes it harder to forget. Once you write it down, it's easier to carry it out.
34 Do it first because it needs a fresh mind. You often dislike it if you find your homework difficult. But if you try your best and finish il, you'll have a sense of achievement.
Use rewards（奖质）to mark your progress. If you have completed part of your homework, you could take a break. 35 Or you could even "allow" yourself to go to a movie on Friday.
Ask your parents for help. If you don't ask, your parents will never know what trouble you have. So they won't be able 1o give you helpful advice.
These suggestions above could work on you. Try them out. It's time to take action now.
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第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（共10小题：每小题15分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a child, I was quite active. I was running around and getting hurt almost every day. My mom was 36 . A neighbor advised me to learn to fish. I liked the 37 , but my mom said no. She thought it was 38 to get close to say body of water.
At last, my mom got another idea. Every day, she made me sit at the desk and 39 for an hour. I haled reading and cried a lot. Then, my 40 as school teacher, came to help. He led me to my desk and told me to 41 one book. "Read just twenty pages. If you still feel bored after that, just put it down and choose another one," he said.
I started with The Emperor's New Clothes. After I read twenty 42 as my uncle suggested I was rolling（打滚）on the floor laughing, What a stupid emperor! Next, I read more books. As time went on, I was able to 43 understand the stories. So I started reading longer and more serious books. I fell in love with Journey to the West. My mom said I should spend more time playing outside. But I didn't want to 44 the book.
To this day, I make time to read every day. If you haven't yet experienced the fun of reading, take my uncle's advice and find the " 45 " books. They'll give you enjoyment, teach you something new, and even change your life.
36. A. bored B. surprised C. worried
37. A. idea B. rule C. truth
38. A. helpful B. dangerous C. necessary
39. A. draw B. write C. read
40. A. uncle B. father C. neighbor
41. A. describe B. pick C. borrow
42. A. words B. lines C. pages
43. A. hardly B. easily C. wrongly
44. A. put down B. give away C. look through
45. A. long B. serious C. right
英语试题 第6页（共8页）
第二节（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，
I work at a most popular restaurant in my hometown. I love working here as a member of a fantastic team. People here are very 46 （friend） and hard-working.
I started by washing dishes when I was only 18. I worked hard, and soon became 47 waiter. Simon，who was head chef（主厨）then，began to show 48 （I） how to cook. I loved it so much and I 49 （go）to college to learn more. When Simon left the restaurant, I became head chef．At the time all the food was traditional. The quality（品质）was good，but I wanted to do something different, so I decided 50 (have) a different menu.
Now we serve food from all over the country. There are many markets and food shops here. I can 51 （usual）find any ingredient（配料）I need. I use a lot of natural food. Some people think it is not so delicious, 52 I don't agree. Well-prepared natural food has 53 （good） taste than fast food. Our food is healthy and most customers love it. We use the best meat and the freshest vegetables. At the weekend we play many 54 （kind）of music. There's also a special menu 55 children on Saturdays and that's when we serve traditional food.
第四部分 综合技能（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。
"Though I was born with half a left arm, I don't think I'm unlucky," said Ms. Yang, a 35-year-old woman from a small village in Hunan. She's a successful Xiang embroidery（湘绣）artist. Now she runs a Xiang embroidery store.
She lived a hard life for many years. Luckily, her whole family supported her. After college she applied for（申请）over 200 jobs but was turned down again and again. She tried to start her own business but failed with all her money lost. Then she turned to Xiang embroidery
Ms. Yang's interest in Xiang embroidery began when she was a child. She learned some of the basics from a neighbor. After running the store, she took many training courses, including a three-year course at Tsinghua University. She kept developing her skills, saying that her disability wouldn't stop her. In 2014, her business finally started making money. Then she tried to do something for society.
Xiang embroidery has a history of over 2,000 years. As Xiang embroidery is one of the four best-known styles（风格）of embroidery in China, she hopes to spread its culture and make more people learn about it By offering free lessons, Ms. Yang helps lots of people, including many disabled ones.
Ms. Yang's story is encouraging. It shows how important strong wills and interests are. When we face difficulties, we should never give up. Just as a saying goes, "Where there is a will, there is a way."
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56. Where is Ms. Yang from
57. How long is the history of Xiang embroidery
58. How does Ms. Yang help people
59. Do you want to learn Xiang embroidery this summer holiday Why or why not
60．将短文中画线句子翻译成中文。
第二节（满分15分）
英语课上老师要求以“Sports make us better”为话题开展三人一组的讨论，假定你是李华，将代表小组在全班发言，请根据以下信息写一篇英文发言稿，内容包括：
（1）介绍你们各自喜欢的运动；
（2）谈谈运动对你们的影响。
注意：
（1）文中不得出现人名和校名等真实信息：
（2）写作词数为80左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Hello, everyone. I'm Li Hua from Group One.
That's all. Thank you.
英语试题 第8页（共8页）2024年湖南省初中学业水平考试
英语（参考答案）
第一部分 听力（满分20分）
（1～20）ＢＣＡＢＣ ＢＢＢＣＡ ＣＡＣＢＡ ＣＢＡＣＡ
第二部分 阅读理解（满分30分）
【Ａ篇 21～23】ＡＣＣ 【Ｂ篇 24～27】ＡＢＢＣ 【Ｃ篇 28～31】ＡＣＡＢ
【５选４ 32～35】ＤＣＢＥ
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分）
【完型填空 36～45】ＣＡＢＣＡ ＢＣＢＡＣ
【语法填空 46～55】
46. friendly 47. a 48. me 49. went 50. to have
51. usually 52. but 53. better 54. kinds 55. for
第四部分 综合技能（共两节，满分25分）
56. She is from a small village in Hunan.
57. Xiang embroidery has a history of over 2,000 years.
58. By offering free lessons.
59．【示例一】Yes, I want to learn Xiang embroidery this summer holiday, because it is a traditional Chinese craft with a long history, and learning it can help me understand Chinese culture better.
【示例二】No, I don't want to learn Xiang embroidery this summer holiday, because I'm not interested in embroidery, and I want to spend my summer holiday doing other activities.
【解释】这是一个开放性问题，学生可根据自己的想法回答。如果想学，可以强调湘绣的文化价值和历史意义；如果不想学，可以说明自己对刺绣不感兴趣，想利用暑假做其他活动。注意，回答时需要用自己的话来表达，并符合英语语法规范。
60．当我们面对困难时，我们应该永不放弃。
【作文提示】难度不大，但很容易犯错误：只写一个人（没有仔细审题！）
