2024-2025学年第二学期第一次阶段检测
初三年级英语试题
（时间：90分钟 满分90）
第一部分 阅读 （共两节，计45分）
第一节 阅读理解（共20小题，计40分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出能正确回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
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Hay-on-Wye is famous as “the town of books”. Now the town has over twenty bookshops selling mostly used books. The following are four best bookshops of them.
Richard Booth’s Bookshop This bookshop is filled with all kinds of books from near and far. People can sit down to relax while reading them. There’s also a cafe inside and even a cinema showing popular films. It also has a children’s area. Opening time: Monday ~ Saturday 9: 30 am to 5: 30 pm Sunday 11: 00 am to 5: 00 pm Add.: 44 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AA Tel.: 01497 820322 Murder and Mayhem As the UK is known across the world for its crime fiction, this small bookshop attracts visitors from all over the world. Agatha Christie still sells every day and visitors love the area built for this queen of crime. Opening time: Monday ~ Saturday 10: 00 am to 5: 30 pm Sunday Closed Add.: 5 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AA Tel.: 01497 821613
Hancock and Monks Music It’s a classical music shop selling new and used classical CDs, DVDs, second-hand sheet music (活页乐谱) and books on music, both in-store and online. Set up by Jerry Monks in Bristol in 1974, the shop has been in Hay-on-Wye for over 25 years. Opening time: Monday ~ Sunday 10: 30 am to 4: 30 pm Add.: 6 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DB Tel.: 01591 610555 Mostly Maps Mostly Maps sells ancient maps and prints from the 16th to the 20th century. People come from far and wide to buy prints from the shop and those who cannot travel in person buy happily online at ! Opening time: Tuesday ~ Saturday 10: 30 am to 5: 00 pm Sunday ~ Monday Closed Add.: 2 Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DF Tel.: 01497 820539
1. What CAN’T people do in Richard Booth’s Bookshop
A. Read books. B. Order food. C. Watch films. D. Buy DVDs.
2. What might Agatha Christie be
A. A crime writer. B. A bookshop owner.
C. A popular visitor. D. A fashion designer.
3. Frank wants to buy an old map, and he can go to Mostly Maps __________.
A. at 10: 30 am on Monday B.at 10: 00 am on Tuesday
C. at 4: 00 pm on Wednesday D. at 5: 30 pm on Friday
4. How many streets are the four bookshops on
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
5. Which group of shops provide services on the Internet
A. Murder and Mayhem and Mostly Maps.
B. Hancock and Monks Music and Mostly Maps.
C. Murder and Mayhem and Hancock and Monks Music.
D. Richard Booth’s Bookshop and Hancock and Monks Music.
B
Recently, the Chinese animated movie “Ne Zha 2” has become a huge hit across the Internet. The film, which was released in 2019, tells the story of a young boy named Ne Zha, who is born with special powers but is feared and misunderstood by the people in his village. Despite the challenges he faces, Ne Zha learns to embrace his destiny and fight for what is right.
The movie is based on a famous Chinese legend, but it adds modern elements and stunning animation to make the story more exciting and relatable. One of the most memorable lines from the movie is when Ne Zha says, “I am the master of my own fate!” This line has inspired many people, especially young viewers, to believe in themselves and take control of their lives.
Another classic moment in the film is when Ne Zha’s mentor, Taiyi Zhenren, tells him, “Your life is your own, and no one else can decide it for you.” This message of self-determination and courage has resonated (产生共鸣) with audiences around the world.
The success of “Ne Zha 2” is not just due to its powerful story and beautiful animation. The film also features a talented voice cast, a touching soundtrack, and a mix of humor and action that keeps viewers entertained from beginning to end. It has broken box office records in China and has gained international recognition as one of the best animated films of recent years.
Many people see “Ne Zha” as a symbol of Chinese culture and creativity. It shows that with hard work and imagination, Chinese filmmakers can create stories that touch the hearts of people everywhere.
6. What is the main topic of the article
A. The history of Chinese animation. B. The life of the director of Ne Zha 2.
C. The challenges of making animated films. D. The success and impact of Ne Zha 2.
7. What is one of ‘Ne Zha 2’s most famous lines in the movie
A. “Let’s fight together!” B. “I will never give up!”
C. “I am the master of my own fate!” D. “This is my destiny!”
8. What does Taiyi Zhenren tell Ne Zha
A. “No one else can decide your own life.” B. “You should hide your powers from others.”
C. “You must follow the rules of the village.” D. “You are not strong enough to change your fate.”
9. Why has Ne Zha become so popular
A. Because it is a live-action movie.
B. Because it was made in Hollywood.
C. Because it is based on a famous Chinese legend.
D. Because it has a powerful story, beautiful animation, and inspiring messages.
10. What does Ne Zha represent for many people
A. A story about modern technology. B. A comedy with no deeper meaning.
C. A symbol of Chinese culture and creativity. D. A warning about the danger of power.
C
Long ago, there was a judge who was famous throughout the land. When two people argued, the judge was always able to find a solution that was fair to both people, whether they were rich or poor.
One day, the judge went to a busy market. Merchants (商人) were selling live chickens, fruits, vegetables, and just about anything else you could think of. As he walked through the market, the judge saw that a large crowd had gathered outside a shop that sold live chickens. The judge walked near the crowd and asked a woman what was going on.
“A poor farmer was carrying a heavy sack (麻布大袋),” said the woman. “He accidentally fell down and dropped the sack on a chicken, killing it. The chicken belonged to the rich and greedy merchant who owns this shop,” she said, pointing to the shop.
The judge could hear two men shouting at each other. “It was lucky I was passing by,” thought the judge. “There is clearly an argument going on, and I am going to solve it.”
“Excuse me!” said the judge in a loud voice to the crowd. “Please let me through.” ①When people turned and saw the judge, they quickly moved aside to let him pass through.
The two men who were arguing saw the judge coming near. ②Then they stopped shouting and bowed to the judge. “Please help us solve our argument,” they said.
“Tell me what happened,” the judge said to the merchant who owned the shop that sold chickens.
“This farmer killed one of my chickens,” said the merchant. “Now he must pay for it!”
The judge asked to see the dead chicken. “It is quite a small young chicken,” said the judge.
“That is true,” said the merchant. “But in another two years that chicken would have grown large and fat. I can get 100 coins for a large, fat chicken. This farmer owes me 100 coins!”
③The farmer was too afraid to speak. A hundred coins was a huge amount of money for him. Everyone in the town, including the judge, knew the farmer couldn’t make enough money to buy clothes for his many children.
“I order you to pay this merchant 100 coins,” the judge said to the farmer. ④The crowd stood there with their mouth open in surprise. How could the farmer ever pay The greedy merchant was overjoyed.
The judge turned to the merchant. “How much grain does a chicken eat in two years ” asked the judge.
“One large sack of grain,” said the merchant. He exaggerated (夸张) to prove the high price he charged for his dead chicken.
“By killing this chicken, the farmer has saved you a large sack of grain,” said the judge. “I order you to give the sack of grain you have saved to the farmer.”
The merchant turned pale and hung his head. A large sack of grain was worth much more than 100 coins.
“I forgive this man for killing my chicken,” said the merchant. “I will take no money from him, as long as I do not have to give him a sack of grain.”
“As you wish,” said the judge, who was seen to smile as he walked away.
11. What’s the right order of the following events in this story
a. The farmer killed the merchant’s chicken by accident.
b. The judge ordered the farmer to pay for the dead chicken.
c. The merchant promised not to take money from the farmer.
d. The judge decided to help solve the argument in the market.
A. a-b-d-c B. b-d-c-a C. a-d-b-c D. c-a-b-d
12. What can we learn about the farmer and the merchant according to the story
A. The merchant played a trick on the judge.
B. The merchant got along well with the poor.
C. The farmer made a living by selling vegetables.
D. The farmer couldn’t afford clothes for his many children.
13. Which underlined sentences can show people’s respect for the judge
A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ③④
14. Which of the following can show the change of the merchant’s feelings
A. sad — nervous — happy B. angry — sad — worried
C. angry — satisfied — unhappy D. sad — helpless — excited
15. What’s the best title for this story
A. Honesty is gold B. Love lights the way
C. Lucky brings wealth D. Wisdom solves problems
D
In the fast-changing digital world, 6G technology is going to change global communication a lot. During China’s 2025 Two Sessions, 6G became a big thing. It shows how important it is for the next stage of global communication.
6G is the sixth-generation mobile network. It will bring big changes that are much more than 5G. 6G can be 100 times faster (1Tbps) than 5G and have almost no delay (0.1 milliseconds). These changes will let people, machines, and the environment talk to each other easily. It will make a world where “everything is smartly connected”.
6G is powerful because it can put together new technologies like AI, quantum computing, and satellite networks. For example, doctors can do far-away surgeries very accurately in real time with holographic communication (全息通信). Self-driving cars can quickly share traffic data to avoid accidents. And robots in factories can work together well with very reliable connections. This will make things more efficient and safer.
China is at the front in the 6G race. There have been good things like terahertz data transmission (太赫兹数据传输). China also has over 40% of the world’s 6G patents (专利). Companies like Huawei and ZTE (中兴) are helping with the progress.
The Chinese government is working hard to help 6G grow. It is building test networks, making national standards, and getting research groups and industries to work together. By 2030, China wants to make 6G fully available for business. This could make a lot of money, tens of trillions of yuan. It will also change areas like healthcare, education, and logistics. It will set a new example for the world’s digital development.
In other countries, like the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, they are also trying hard to develop 6G. This shows how important 6G is.
But there are still problems. Building the infrastructure (基础设施) costs a lot. There is also the problem of energy use and getting countries to agree on standards. However, China has a big market and a good system for new ideas. So, China is likely to make 6G really work.
In short, 6G is not just an improvement. It is a way to a smarter and more connected world. With continuous new ideas, China is leading the way to this future. It is closing gaps, helping industries, and changing how we live, one step at a time.
pared with 5G, 6G has the advantage of ________.
A. slower speed but lower delay B.100 times faster speed and near-zero delay
C. the same speed but better connection D. much slower speed and higher delay
17. Why does the author mention holographic communication and self-driving cars
A. To discuss economic benefits. B. To describe existing 5G capabilities.
C. To show 6G’s potential applications. D. To compare 6G with technologies before.
18. What does the passage suggest about 6G infrastructure costs
A. They will be lower than 5G costs. B. They are not a concern for developers.
C. They will be shared by all countries. D. They may bring significant challenges.
19. Why is China likely to make 6G really work
A. Because it has the cheapest labor force.
B. Because it has the most experienced engineers.
C. Because it has the most advanced technology in the world.
D. Because it has a large market and a good system for new ideas.
20. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The history of mobile communication technology.
B. The comparison between 5G and 6G technology.
C. The importance and development of 6G technology.
D. The challenges faced by 6G technology development.
第二节 短文还原（共5小题，计5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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
“I wish I had straight hair”. “I’d like to be taller”. At times, we all want to look more like someone else. However, the pictures we see on social media can give us wrong ideas about how our bodies “should” look. (21) Accepting the differences and feeling good about our bodies are really important for our self-confidence.
Body confidence is when someone accepts and behaves kindly towards their body. (22) _______ Jade Parnell from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), says that body confidence means having a light of contentment (满意) that no one can turn off and being OK with who you are completely. If you feel positive about your body, you are more likely to take care of it. (23) You may even do less well at school and feel down because of the worries.
(24) She says, “If you are spending time trying to look in a certain way, you will have less time to spend with your friends and to make important memories. So just avoid it.”
To develop a positive body image, Parnell says, “Try to talk positively about your own body and other people’s bodies. Don’t pay too much attention to appearance.” (25) She points out that comparing only creates a standard we think we need to follow and leads to feelings of disappointment.
A. Stopping comparing your body with others’ is also a good step. B. That includes our size and shape, skin color, appearance and any physical disabilities. C. However, feeling worried about your body could make you step back. D. The truth is that everybody is different. E. Appearance is more important for girls. F. Parnell says that the cost of trying to achieve the “perfect” appearance is high. G. But no everyone is born with beauty and intelligence.
第二部分 语言知识应用 （共两节，计20分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题，计10分）
A little stream (小溪) ran down from a high mountain 26 many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert. “I went through so many 27 . I should have no problem crossing the desert,” she thought. As she started, she found 28 slowly disappearing into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. “Maybe I can’t reach the ocean,” she said sadly to herself.
At this time, a deep voice said, “If wind can cross the desert, so can a river.” It was the 29 of the desert. But the little stream answered, “That’s 30 the wind can fly, but I can’t.”
“That’s because you can’t 31 what you are. Let yourself evaporate (蒸发) into the wind and it can take you across me,” said the desert. “Give up what I am now No! No!” The little stream could not 32 this idea. “The wind can carry the vapor (蒸汽) across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a 33 again,” said the desert. “And whether you’re a river or vapor, your nature never changes.” After hearing this, the little stream went into the open arms of the wind. It 34 her to the next stage of her life.
The course of our lives is like the 35 of the little stream. If you want to go through difficulties in your life to head for success, you should also change the way you are.
26. A. through B. from C. of D. on
27. A. differences B. difficulties C. ways D. decisions
28. A. himself B. ourselves C. herself D. themselves
29. A. sound B. voice C. noise D. notice
30. A. until B. because C. if D. when
31. A. take up B. put up C. set up D. give up
32. A. receive B. finish C. accept D. agree
33. A. desert B. river C. forest D. sky
34. A. carried B. expected C. compared D. regretted
35. A. force B. rule C. expression D. experience
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，计10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Advertising in Ancient China
Ads are almost everywhere in our lives — on smartphone apps, TVs and big screens in shopping malls. But before there was mass media (大众媒体), how did 36. _________ ancient Chinese make ads for their goods
The purpose of advertising, after all, is to attract (吸引) people’s attention and improve the 37. _________ (develop) of business. This was also true in ancient times. More than 2,000 years ago, Qu Yuan wrote the poem Heavenly Questions. A man who sold meat in a market 38. _________ (record) in it. “He knocked his knife on the table to make a sound.” This was one of the easiest 39. _________ (method) to draw people’s attention.
Another simple way to advertise was to shout about the quality of the goods. In the Song Dynasty, sellers used clever rhymes (押韵) to market the goods of 40. _________ (they) own. They even wrote lyrics to make it an art form.
In addition, some sellers considered 41. _________ (ask) famous people for help. Strategies of the Warring States (《战国策》) mentions the story of a horse seller. At first, he brought horses that belonged to him to the market and shouted to the crowd about the good quality of his horses. 42. _________ he shouted loudly, nobody was interested. He tried many ways, but nothing worked. He became 43. _________ (hope). Later, the man came up with a good idea. He went to Bo Le, a famous local horse expert, and said to him politely, “Could you visit my stall (摊位) and look at my horses I’ll pay you 44. _________ it.” Bo Le agreed. He showed up at the seller’s stall and expressed his “interest” in the horses. Other people in the market 45. _________ (sudden) gathered around. Soon, every horse in the stall had a buyer. How effective this way of advertising was!
第三部分 书面表达 （共两节，计25分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题，计5分）
阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
Zheng Jun, president of Hubei University of Education, recently shared the story of the “Ferry (摆渡) Teacher of the Mountains” Wang Zhijun during the country’s two sessions (两会) period.
It’s an inspiring story indeed. The 48-year-old has been teaching at a countryside school in Chongyang county, Hubei province, for more than 28 years. His classroom is upstream from Qingshan Reservoir, with water on three sides and is difficult to reach.
Wang’s school, the only one in the countryside village, has been destroyed by rainstorms and rebuilt and removed over the years.
Facing any difficulty and trouble, Wang never stepped back. He treated the school as his home and bought a small wooden boat to help ferry students from faraway areas so they could make it to school on time.
When the weather is terrible or the water level is too high, Wang invites his students to stay and eat with him in safety.
“Some students, sometimes, even live there for more than a week when their parents can’t come to get them. The children consider it as their second home,” Wang said.
Over the years, Wang had several chances to move to the town to teach, but he said he would worry about the children in the faraway areas.
With Wang’s devotion, 46 students from the countryside village, with a population of 800, have been admitted to universities and colleges.
“I just want to send more students out of the mountains so that they can go higher and farther. I also hope they can return to help grow their hometown after completing their university studies,” he said.
46. When did Zheng Jun share the story of “Ferry Teacher of Mountains”
47. How long has Wang Zhijun worked at the school
48. Why did Wang buy a small wooden boat
49. What’s Wang’s purpose of helping the students
50. What do you think of Wang Zhijun
第二节 写作（共1小题，计20分）
随着全球互联互通，青少年之间的交流日益增加。一个主题为 “Youth is a time for fighting” 的国际青少年交流沙龙将要在线上进行，你作为中国青少年代表将进行发言。请用英语写一篇发言稿。
内容包括：
your idea about what young people should be like
one of your stories about fighting
the meaning of fighting
要求：
1．词数不少于80词；
2．文中不得出现真实的人名、校名。
Ladies and gentlemen,
It’s my great honor to share my idea about what young people should be like. In my opinion, ________
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初三年级英语试题参考答案
一、阅读理解（共20小题，计40分）
1-5 DACCB 6-10 DCADC 11-15 CDACD 16-20 BCDDC
二、短文还原（共5小题，计5分）
21-25 DBCFA
三、完形填空（共10小题，计10分）
26-30 ABCBB 31-35 DCBAD
四、语法填空（共10小题，计10分）
36. the 37.development 38. was recorded 39. methods 40. their
41. asking 42. Although 43. hopeless 44.for 45. suddenly
五、阅读表达（共5小题，计5分）
46. During the country’s two sessions period.
47. For more than 28 years.
48. To help ferry students from faraway areas so they could make it to school on time.
49. He wants to send more students out of the mountains.
50. I think he is great/selfless/kind...
六、写作（共1题，计20分）
参考例文：
Ladies and gentlemen,
It’s my great honor to share my idea about what young people should be like. In my opinion, as young people, we should be brave, confident and creative, but the most important thing is to be willing to fight.
Last year, I often made mistakes when I did English reading exercises. Remembering the teacher had ever told us the more we read, the higher our reading ability would be, I decided to try. I spent all my free time on English reading. Whenever I read, I made every effort to understand the articles thoroughly and wrote down my own understanding of them. Gradually, I made great progress in reading comprehension.
It’s fighting that makes us better and better. Fighting is the brightest color of youth.
