百合外国语2024-2025学年下学期七年级期中考试英语试卷
I. Cloze
Perhaps the most interesting person I've ever met is an Italian professor of Philosophy(哲学) who teaches at the University of Pisa. Although I last met this man eight years ago, I have not forgotten his __l__ qualities.
First of all, I __2__ his devotion(付岀) to teaching. Because his lessons were always well-prepared. Furthermore, he could explain his ideas in a creative way, introducing aids(辅助) like oil paintings and music to help students better understand. Once he __3__ sang a song in class in order to make a point clear.
Secondly, I admired that he could easily __4__students. He would talk to students outside the classroom or talk with them on the telephone. Sometimes he would challenge a student to a game of chess.
Other times, he would join student groups to discuss a variety of __5__: agriculture(农业), diving and maths. Many young people visited him in his office for __6__ on their studies, others came to his home for social evenings.
Finally, I was attracted by his lively sense of humour. He __7__ that a lesson would not be successful unless during it the students and the professor shared at least one loud __8__.Through his sense of humour, he made learning more __9__ and more lasting.
If it is __10__ that life makes a wise man smile and a foolish man cry, then this professor is indeed a wise man.
( )1.A. traditional B. special C. common D. simple
( )2.A.respected B. remembered C. learnt D. understood
( )3.A.also B. still C. even D. only
( )4.A. make friends with B. take care of C. make fun of D. pay attention to
( )5.A.tests B. subjects C. accidents D. exams
( )6.A.support B. decision C. experience D. advice
( )7.A. reminded B. hoped C. believed D. meant
( )8.A.laugh B. cry C. shout D. noise
( )9.A.helpful B. enjoyable C. practical D. useful
( )10.A. natural B. silly C. hopeful D. true
II. Reading Comprehension.
第一节 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最住选项。
A
Do you like walking, jogging, cycling or swimming They are all forms of aerobic(有氧的) exercise. Aerobic exercise has lots of benefits. For example, people who often get aerobic exercise normally live three to four years longer than those who do not.
Nowadays, people get less aerobic exercise than ever before. One of the reasons is television. In the United States, for example, the average person watches four hours of TV a day, but only spends 27 minutes doing physical activities! A lot of doctors are worried about that and they say people who do not exercise are more likely to be tired, unhappy or sick.
Schools are trying to solve this problem by teaching kids to exercise when they are young. PE is a subject that is required in schools. It teaches students how to play eat and exercise properly. Through the subject, teachers and parents hope that their kids can learn good exercise habits when they are young, and continue them when they get older.
Aerobic exercise is now being promoted at work. A lot of companies have found that people are more quick-minded and creative in their jobs if they often get aerobic exercise. For this reason, many companies are now organizing sports programmes providing exercise rooms. etc.
There are many fun and exciting forms of aerobic exercise. Finding one that you like will give you the best chance of having a long and healthy life.
( )11. What benefit of aerobic exercise is mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. It keeps people happy. B. It helps people work better
C. It helps people live longer D. It makes people more creative.
( )12. What do we know from Paragraph 2
A. Americans watch too much TV.
B. Americans have too much pressure
C. Doctors are more likely to feel tired and unhappy.
D. Doing physical activities for 27 minutes a day keeps people healthy
( )13. What does the underlined word “'promoted" in Paragraph 4 mean'
A. followed B. encouraged C. improved D. continued
( )14. What WONT people be if they often get aerobic exercise
A. quick-minded B. healthy C. creative D. sleepy
( )15. Why does the writer write this passage
A. To explain what aerobic exercise is.
B. To show recent research on aerobic exercise
C. To compare different forms of aerobic exercise.
D. To encourage people to do more aerobic exercise
B
In our country, we often see people happily sitting together, eating noodles and cakes when it is one family member's birthday. This is a typical Chinese birthday. How are birthdays celebrated in other countries Here are three examples.
Many people regard their birthday as their own special day. but not in Vietnan where everyone celebrates their birthday on the same day. This day is called TET. It means the start of spring and New Year. Family get together for a large meal and perform lion dances. Parents and relatives give children “Lucky Money" on that day.
In Australia, people sometimes eat “Fairy Bread" instead of birthday cake, which is a kind of buttered bread cut into cute shapes. Many Australian celebrate a birthday with a barbecue(户外烧烤) in the garden, Being given the key to the house is an important tradition. This takes place when someone turns the age of twenty-one, which means the birthday girl or boy officially (正式地) becomes an adult.
In Norway, the birthday child dances with a friend in front of their class, while the others sing a happy birthday song, Most birthday parties have chocolate cake with chocolate freezing and fishes of red gelatin(明胶), At birthday parties, guests may go fishing, but not for fish: they play a game known as “fishing for ice cream”.
( )16.Which country is the writer probably from
Vietnam. B. Norway. C. South Korea. D. China
( )17. What can we learn about Vietnamese birthday customs
A. Families get together for a large barbecue. B. Everyone celebrates their birthdays on TET.
C. All Vietnamese birthdays are on the same day. D. Everyone can get some “Lucky Money" as a gift.
( )18. Why is Steve from Australia given a key to his house on his 2lst birthday
A. Because it is an old tradition in his family.
B. Because turning 21 is the most important thing for him.
C. Because he has become the owner of the house.
D. Because it means he's become an adult from now on.
( )19. According to the passage, what does a birthday child from Norway usually do on his birthday
a. He dances with a friend. b. He picks up his favorite objects.
c. He goes fishing with guests. d. He shares the chocolate cake.
A. ad B. acd C. bc D. abc
( )20. Where is this passage most probably from
A. A diary B. A poster C. A magazine D. A novel
第二节:信息匹配
下面的材料 A~F分别是六项志愿者的工作内容。请根据五个人的需求为他们选择合适的工作。
C 篇
A. The Central Library needs some helpers to sort the books and put them in order or the shelves.
B. Beautiful World is a charity(慈善机构) shop. It raises money for sick people by collecting old clothes and selling them. It needs volunteers to help tidy the clothes.
C. First Children's Home welcomes volunteers who are kind and careful. We hope you'll enjoy sharing your love and joy with the lonely children.
D. Sunshine Pets Centre is looking for volunteers to help look after the pets. It'll be better if you have experience in keeping pets.
E. Exercise Together needs an assistant to guide learners to exercise. You must love sports and be patient.
F. Volunteers are needed for the Leeds Festival. It's a large music festival. Many singers will take part in it and thousands of fans will come here. So we need you.
( )21.John: I want to do something meaningful, I love keeping pets and I'm good at taking care of them.
( )22.Lily: I hope I can listen to music while I'm working. 1'll be happier if I can see famous singers.
( )23.Becky: I'm a book lover. How I wish I could work in a place full of books!
( )24.Andy: I like playing sports and I can play all kinds of sports. I'm happy to teach someone to play sports.
( )25.Jenny: I once watched a film about a girl whose parents died when she was young. I feel sorry for her and want to help children in need.
第三节:短文还原
“Homestay is a form of study abroad programme. It allows the visitor to rent a room from a local family to better understand the local lifestyle. 26.________If you wish to experience life abroad, you should join it. You won't be disappointed,” my teacher said during a school meeting last term.
27. ________At last, l had such a chance. My classmates and I went to London last month, After we got to London, we went to stay with different families. I was lucky that my host Family was a couple who had a daughter about my age. 28. ________They were interested in me and I learnt a lot of things from them.
29. ________After breakfast, a local teacher would come to pick us up in his car. Then we would have classes or go on a sightseeing trip to different places of interest. We would go back to our own homes after the activities.
It was a valuable experience for me, l enjoyed every minute of it, 30. ________Three weeks later, we had to leave “home" for Hong Kong.
A. Yet time really flew fast. B. It also helps improve the visitor's language ability. C. After this meeting, I always dreamed of joining such a programmer. D. It took me 8 hours to fly to London. E. They treated me as a daughter of their family. F. The programme was filled with activities every day.
III. Rational Cloze.
Friends are important to everyone, However, some people may have trouble31.__________ (keep) their friendships. Here are some 32. __________ (suggestion)on how to make your friendship deeper and stronger.
Be yourself. Many teens try not to lose the friendship once they become friends with someone. Your identity is always changing, 33. __________some of your personality will stay the same. Find out 34.___________those things are, think hard about who you want to be, and then show yourself honestly to the people around you.
Avoid gossip(谣言). If you've heard something bad about your friends, you should find a right way to ask them about it by 35. __________ (you). If you're not sure how to talk to them about it, ask a trusted friend 36. __________advice.
Protect your friends. Very often, somebody that you're not close to doubts one of your friends. It's important to find out both sides of the story, but it's also 37__________good chance to show your friend that you trust him or her.
Return the care. There are times when a friend will lend you a textbook to use, or a shoulder 38. __________ (cry) on. A good friend will cheer you up when you're in trouble. So you should listen 39. __________ (patent)when your friend shares problem with you. Be sure you are as 40. __________ (help) as your friend, because he or she will take notice and feel good.
IV. Blanks
41. Some teenagers choose to do__________ (volunteer) work at the local old people's home.
42. Instead of giving up halfway, we shall try to face__________ (challenging) bravely.
43. Scientists claim they have__________ (success) in finding a cure for cancer.
44. The winner of the Hugo Award in 2023, Hai Ya(海崖), __________ (inspiring)by a painting and created his novel called Time and Space Painter(时空画师).
45. To gain experience, you shall take part in as many__________ (compete) as you can.
46. AI now becomes__________ (extreme) useful in our everyday life.
47. Our country always advises teens__________ (participate)in more athletic events.
48.Can you imagine__________ (score) another goal in the last minute of the basketball match
49. Many towns hold their own summer__________ (festive) of music, theatre, dance and etc.
50. She__________ (failure) to get into her dream school. It was a terrible blow(打击) to her.
V. Translation.
51.许多科学家用他们的一生来爱护环境。
Many scientists spend their whole life __________ __________ __________ __________.
52.你的支持能对那些需要帮助的人产生影响。
Your support can__________ __________ __________ __________those in need.
53.经历了千幸万苦(血汗泪),人们成功地找到了绿洲。
Through__________ __________ __________ __________, people got to the oasis successfully.
54.多亏了这些设备和设施,我每天早上能做 20 分钟运动。
__________ __________these __________ and __________, I can do a 20-minute workout every morning.
55.探亲访友也是节日习俗的一部分。
__________ __________ __________ __________is part of festive customs as well.
百合外国语期中考试25年七(下)期中 参考答案
I. Cloze 1-5 BACAB 6-10 DCABD
II. Reading Comprehension. 11-15 CACDD16-20 DBDAC 21-25 DFAEC 26-30 BCEFA
III Rational Cloze.
31. keeping32.suggestions33. but34. what35. yourself37.a38. to cry39. patiently36. for40. helpful
IV Blanks.
41. voluntary42. challenges43. succeeded44. was petitions46. extremely47. to participate48. scoring49. festivals50. failed
V Translation.5l, caring for the environment52. make a difference to53. blood sweat and tears
54. Thanks to; devices; facilities 55. Visiting families and friends