2025金陵汇文学校初三开学模拟测验
一、单项选择(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
( ) 1. —Could you tell me ______ you improve your spoken English so quickly
—By talking with my foreign pen pal every weekend.
what B. how C. when D. why
( ) 2. You ______ take notes in class. It’s helpful to review what the teacher says after class.
should B. needn’t C. wouldn’t D. mustn’t
( ) 3. My cousin ______ English for five years. He can now have simple conversations with foreigners.
learns B. learned C. has learned D. will learn
( ) 4. We usually celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival ______ eating mooncakes and admiring the full moon with family.
by B. with C. in D. for
( ) 5. —I think ______ is important to form a good learning habit.
—I agree with you. It helps us study more efficiently.
that B. this C. it D. one
( ) 6. —What do you think of the story about Chang’e
—It’s a traditional Chinese legend. Most children in China ______ it when they were young.
hear B. heard C. have heard D. will hear
( ) 7. You’d better not ______ all the time. Taking breaks can help you focus better on your study.
study B. to study C. studying D. studied
( ) 8. —Do you know ______ the Dragon Boat Festival has a history of
—More than 2,000 years. It’s to remember Qu Yuan.
how long B. how far C. how many D. how much
( ) 9. My English teacher suggested ______ English newspapers every day to improve reading skills.
A. read B. reads C. reading D. to read
( ) 10. —Why didn’t you attend the English corner yesterday
—I ______ my homework. I had to finish it before my parents came back.
do B. did C. was doing D. have done
( ) 11. The little girl is afraid of making mistakes when speaking English, so she ______ speaks in class.A. hardly B. usually C. often D. always
( ) 12. —I wonder ______ we will have a holiday for National Day this year.
—Of course. We usually have a seven-day holiday to celebrate it.
that B. if C. what D. which
( ) 13. Tom’s pronunciation is much better than ______ because he practices speaking every morning.
me B. mine C. my D. I
( ) 14. During Spring Festival, people in China often visit relatives and friends, ______ presents to each other.
give B. giving C. to give D. gave
( ) 15. —______ I borrow your English dictionary I left mine at home.—Sure, here you are. You can keep it for two days.A. Must B. Should C. May D. Need
二、完形填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last year, I struggled a lot with my English. I couldn’t follow the teacher in class and was afraid to speak in front of others. My grades were so poor that I almost 16 up.One day, my English teacher, Miss Li, talked to me. She said, “Don’t be discouraged. Everyone 17 mistakes when learning a new language. The key is to find the right way to 18 .” She suggested I keep a diary in English every day and listen to English songs to improve my listening.I followed her advice. At first, writing diaries was hard—I didn’t know how to express my ideas. But I 19 giving up. I looked up new words in the dictionary and asked Miss Li for help when I got stuck. For listening, I chose songs I liked, which made practice 20 . I even started singing along with the lyrics, which helped my pronunciation too.Three months later, something amazing happened. I could understand the teacher in class and even answered questions 21 . My grades improved a lot. During Mid-Autumn Festival, I wrote a diary about 22 mooncakes with my family and shared it with my classmates. They praised my writing, which made me very proud.Now, English is no longer a problem for me. I realize that 23 there is a will, there is a way. Miss Li’s advice not only helped me with English but also taught me a lesson: never give up when facing difficulties. This year, I plan to join the school English corner to make more progress and 24 more about Western cultures. I believe I can become a better English learner and 25 my dream of studying abroad one day.
( ) 16. A. gave B. put C. took D. turned
( ) 17. A. makes B. made C. will make D. is making
( ) 18. A. change B. improve C. compare D. celebrate
( ) 19. A. avoided B. remembered C. refused D. enjoyed
( ) 20. A. boring B. difficult C. meaningless D. interesting
( ) 21. A. quietly B. confidently C. carelessly D. angrily
( ) 22. A. eating B. buying C. selling D. making
( ) 23. A. if B. though C. because D. when
( ) 24. A. learn B. forget C. miss D. worry
( ) 25. A. come true B. achieve C. realize D. finish
三、阅读理解(共 16 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 32 分)
(一)
How to Improve Your English Writing SkillsDo you want to write better English essays or diaries Here are three practical tips from English teachers:
1. Read more to write betterReading helps you learn new words, sentence structures and writing styles. Try to read English articles, stories or even news every day—start with short ones if you’re a beginner. When you find a good sentence, copy it in a notebook. This way, you can use it in your own writing later.
2. Practice writing every dayYou don’t need to write a long passage. Even a 50-word diary entry works! For example, you can write about your day: “Today I practiced English listening for 20 minutes. I found it a little hard, but I will keep trying.” Writing regularly helps you get used to expressing ideas in English and reduces mistakes.
3. Ask for feedbackShow your writing to your teacher or a friend who is good at English. They can point out your mistakes (like grammar errors or wrong word choices) and give suggestions. Don’t be afraid of criticism—it’s the best way to improve. You can also use online tools to check your spelling and grammar.
Remember, improving writing takes time and patience. Keep practicing, and you’ll see progress soon!
( ) 26. What is the main purpose of the passage
To explain why reading is important for English learning.
To give tips on improving English writing skills.
To introduce online tools for checking English writing.
To describe how to keep an English diary.
( ) 27. According to the passage, what can you do when you find a good English sentence
Memorize it quickly.
Copy it in a notebook.
Share it with friends.
Translate it into Chinese.
( ) 28. How long does the writer suggest writing every day for beginners
A. At least 20 minutes.B. About 50 words.C. A long passage.D. One English essay.
(二)
The Story Behind Mid-Autumn FestivalMid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is believed to be the fullest and brightest.
The festival has a long history. One of the most famous legends about it is the story of Chang’e. According to the legend, Chang’e was the wife of Hou Yi, a brave archer. Hou Yi shot down nine suns to save people from the hot weather. As a reward, he got a magic pill that could make people live forever. Hou Yi didn’t want to leave Chang’e, so he kept the pill at home. However, a bad man tried to steal the pill. To protect it, Chang’e took the pill and flew to the moon. Since then, people have celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival by admiring the moon, hoping to see Chang’e on the moon.
Today, Mid-Autumn Festival is still a time for family reunion. People usually go back home to have dinner with their families. The most popular food during the festival is mooncakes—round pastries filled with sweet fillings like lotus seed paste or red bean paste. Some mooncakes also have salted egg yolks in them, which represent the full moon.
In recent years, people have started to celebrate the festival in new ways. For example, some cities hold moon-viewing parties in parks, and others organize traditional dance performances. But no matter how the way changes, the meaning of the festival—family love and reunion—remains the same.
( ) 29. When is Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated
On the 1st day of the 1st lunar month.
On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.
On the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.
On the 9th day of the 9th lunar month.
( ) 30. Why did Hou Yi get the magic pill
Because he saved Chang’e from danger.
Because he shot down nine suns.
Because he protected the moon from bad men.
Because he made delicious mooncakes.
( ) 31. What do salted egg yolks in mooncakes represent
A. The full moon.B. Chang’e on the moon.C. Family reunion.D. The magic pill.
(三)
How Do Foreign Students Learn Chinese Just like Chinese students learn English, many foreign students find it hard to learn Chinese. But they have their own ways to make learning easier.
Lisa, a 16-year-old student from the US, has been learning Chinese for two years. “I love Chinese food, so I learn Chinese by watching cooking videos,” she said. “When I watch videos about making dumplings or noodles, I write down the words I don’t know, like ‘dough’ (面团) or ‘fillings’ (馅料). This way, I can remember new words while doing something I like.”
Mark, from Australia, uses Chinese apps to practice. “I use an app called ‘HelloChinese’ every day. It has short lessons on pinyin, characters and dialogues. The app also lets me talk with native speakers, which helps my spoken Chinese a lot,” he said. Mark also likes to sing Chinese songs. “Singing helps me remember tones (声调) better. I can sing ‘Mo Li Hua’ (Jasmine Flower) perfectly now!”
For David, from Canada, the best way is to live with a Chinese family. “I stay with a family in Beijing. Every day, I talk with them about school, food and daily life. They correct my mistakes and teach me slang (俚语) that I can’t learn from books. I also celebrate festivals with them, like Spring Festival. It’s not just learning Chinese—it’s learning the culture too,” David said.
No matter what methods they use, these students all agree that practice is the key. “Learning a language takes time. You have to be patient and keep trying,” Lisa said.
( ) 32. How does Lisa learn Chinese
By taking Chinese lessons at school.
By watching Chinese cooking videos.
By talking with native speakers.
By singing Chinese songs.
( ) 33. Which app does Mark use to practice Chinese
Mo Li Hua.B. HelloChinese.C. Douban.D. WeChat.
( ) 34. What does David think is the best way to learn Chinese
Living with a Chinese family.
Using Chinese learning apps.
Watching Chinese TV shows.
Reading Chinese books.
( ) 35. What do all the foreign students agree on
Chinese is the easiest language to learn.
Learning Chinese needs practice.
Chinese culture is more interesting than Western culture.
D. Apps are the best way to learn Chinese.
(四)
Differences Between Chinese and Western FestivalsFestivals are an important part of every culture. But Chinese and Western festivals have many differences, especially in their origins and ways of celebration.
First, the origins are different. Most traditional Chinese festivals are related to agriculture (农业) or legends. For example, Spring Festival comes from the tradition of “driving away the monster Nian”, and Dragon Boat Festival is to remember Qu Yuan. Western festivals, however, are often linked to religion (宗教) or history. Christmas, for example, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, and Thanksgiving is to thank God for a good harvest.
Second, the ways of celebration are different. Chinese festivals focus on family reunion. During Spring Festival, people go back home to have dinner with their families, give red envelopes (压岁钱) to children and paste Spring Festival couplets (春联). Mid-Autumn Festival is also a time for family members to get together and admire the moon.
Western festivals, on the other hand, are more about social activities. For example, on Christmas, people exchange gifts with friends and family, but they also hold parties with classmates or colleagues. On Halloween, children go trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods, and adults often attend costume parties.
Finally, the food during festivals is different. Chinese festival food has special meanings. Mooncakes represent reunion, and dumplings during Spring Festival symbolize wealth. Western festival food is more about taste—like Christmas turkeys and pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving.
Despite these differences, both Chinese and Western festivals share the same purpose: to bring people happiness and strengthen relationships.
( ) 36. What is Spring Festival related to, according to the passage
The birth of Jesus Christ.
The tradition of driving away Nian.
Thanking God for a good harvest.
Remembering Qu Yuan.
( ) 37. Which Western festival is to thank God for a good harvest
Christmas.B. Halloween.C. Thanksgiving.D. Easter.
( ) 38. What do dumplings during Spring Festival symbolize
Reunion.B. Wealth.C. Happiness.D. Health.
( ) 39. What is the common purpose of Chinese and Western festivals
To celebrate good harvests.
To remember famous people.
To bring happiness and strengthen relationships.
To spread religious beliefs.
( ) 40. What is the main idea of the passage
The origins of Chinese traditional festivals.
How Western festivals are celebrated.
Differences between Chinese and Western festivals.
The importance of festivals in different cultures.
四、语言基础知识(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
(A) 根据括号内所给的中文提示写出单词,使句子意思完整正确。
41. Before the exam, you should ______ (复习) your notes carefully to remember key points.
42. During Mid-Autumn Festival, my family usually gathers to ______ (赏月) and eat mooncakes.
43. It’s a good idea to ______ (制定) a weekly study plan to manage your time well.
44. On Spring Festival, parents often give their children ______ (压岁钱) to wish them good luck.
45. To ______ (提高) your listening skills, you can listen to English radio programs every morning.
(B) 根据句意,用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
46. The ______ (develop) of technology has made it easier for students to learn English online.
47. My uncle has been to many ______ (country) and he can speak several foreign languages.
48. This is the ______ (three) time I’ve attended the English corner. I really enjoy it.
49. You should speak English ______ (loud) in class so that your teacher can hear you clearly.
50. The little girl was ______ (excite) when she got a mooncake with a salted egg yolk.
(C) 根据短文内容,从下面方框中选择适当的单词或词组填空,使短文内容完整正确。
suggest, practice, prepare, traditional, improveLearning English well is important for students. Here are some tips to help you 51 ______ your English. First, our English teacher 52 ______ that we listen to English news every day. It can help us get used to the pronunciation and intonation. Second, we should 53 ______ speaking English as much as possible, such as in the English corner or with foreign friends. Third, before taking an English exam, we need to 54 ______ carefully—review notes and do exercise. Besides, learning about Western culture can also help. For example, knowing about 55 ______ Western festivals like Christmas can make it easier to understand English articles about them.
五、任务型阅读(共 19 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 19 分)
(A) 阅读下面短文,根据所读内容,在文章后表格中的空格,56-63 小题填入一个最恰当的单词;64 小题不超过 10 词。
My English Learning JourneyWhen I started learning English in Grade 7, I was very bad at it. I couldn’t remember new words and was afraid to speak in class. My English teacher, Mr. Wang, noticed my problem and gave me some advice.
First, Mr. Wang told me to make flashcards for new words. “Write the English word on one side and the Chinese meaning on the other,” he said. “Review them for 10 minutes every morning and evening.” I followed his advice. After a month, I could remember more words than before.
Second, he suggested I join the school English corner. At first, I was too shy to talk. But when I saw other students speaking confidently, I tried to join them. I started with simple sentences like “What’s your favorite subject ” Slowly, I became more confident and my spoken English improved a lot.
Third, Mr. Wang asked me to keep an English diary. “Write about your day, even if it’s short,” he said. I wrote about my homework, my hobbies and even my feelings. This helped me practice writing and express my ideas in English.
Now, I’m in Grade 9. My English grade has improved from C to A. Last month, I even won the first prize in the school English speech contest. I’m very proud of myself. I know that without Mr. Wang’s advice and my own hard work, I couldn’t have made such progress.
My English Learning Journey
Introduction *When I was in Grade 7, my English was very poor. I had trouble remembering new words and was 56 ______ to speak in class.
Mr. Wang’s advice 1. Make flashcards for new words and review them for 10 minutes every morning and evening.2. Join the school English corner to practice 57 ______ English.3. Keep an English diary to practice writing and 58 ______ ideas in English.
My changes *After following the advice, I could remember more words.*I became more 59 ______ in speaking English.*My English grade rose from C to A.*I won the first prize in the school English 60 ______ contest last month.
Conclusion *I’m proud of my progress. I know it comes from Mr. Wang’s advice and my 61 ______ work.
What can we learn from the writer’s experience *We should 62 ______ teachers’ good advice when learning a language.*Hard work is important for 63 ______ in English learning.*64 ________________________
(B) 根据短文内容及所给首字母提示,写出所缺单词,使短文意思完整、通顺,每空一词。
Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It usually comes in January or February. Before the festival, people are busy p65 ______ for it. They clean their houses to “sweep away bad luck” and decorate them with red things—red lanterns, red couplets and red paper cuttings. Red is a lucky color in Chinese culture.
On New Year’s Eve, family members get t66 ______ for a big dinner. The dinner usually includes dumplings, fish and chicken. Dumplings look like gold ingots (元宝), so they symbolize wealth. Fish represents “surplus” (盈余) because the Chinese word for “fish” sounds like the word for “surplus”. After dinner, people watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV or play card games. Many people stay up late to welcome the new year—this is called “shousui”.
On New Year’s Day, people wear new clothes and visit relatives and friends. They say “Happy New Year” to each other and give red e67 ______ to children. The red envelopes have money inside, which is called “ya sui qian”. It is believed that the money can protect children from bad luck.
During Spring Festival, there are also many traditional a68 ______. For example, people set off fireworks to drive away bad luck, and some cities hold dragon or lion dances. These activities make the festival more lively and fun.
Spring Festival usually lasts for 15 days. The last day of the festival is Lantern Festival, when people eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls) and guess lantern riddles. A69 ______ the festival ends, people feel sad to say goodbye to their families, but they also look forward to the next Spring Festival.
六、书面表达(满分 15 分)
75. 假设你是李华,你的英国笔友 Peter 来信说他对中国的中秋节很感兴趣,并且在英语学习中遇到了困难(如记不住单词、听力差)。请你给他回一封邮件,内容包括:
76. 介绍中秋节的主要活动(如赏月、吃月饼、家庭团聚);
77. 分享你的英语学习方法(至少两种,如制作单词卡片、听英语歌曲);
78. 邀请他明年来中国过中秋节。
要求:
1. 所写内容必须包含所有要点,并进行适当发挥;
2. 文章不少于 80 词,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名等信息。
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your email. You said you’re interested in Mid-Autumn Festival and have trouble with English learning. I’d like to share something with you.
ooking forward to your reply.
Yours,Li Hua
参考答案
一、单项选择
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. C 11. A 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. C
二、完形填空
16. A 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. D 21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. B
三、阅读理解
(一)26. B 27. B 28. B(二)29. B 30. B 31. A(三)32. B 33. B 34. A 35. B(四)36. B 37. C 38. B 39. C 40. C
四、语言基础知识
(A) 41. review 42. admire the moon 43. make 44. lucky money 45. improve(B) 46. development 47. countries 48. third 49. loudly 50. excited(C) 51. improve 52. suggests 53. practice 54. prepare 55. traditional
五、任务型阅读
(A) 56. afraid 57. spoken 58. express 59. confident 60. speech 61. hard 62. follow 63. progress 64. We need to work hard to learn English.(示例)(B) 65. preparing 66. together 67. envelopes 68. activities 69. Although
六、书面表达(示例)
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your email. You said you’re interested in Mid-Autumn Festival and have trouble with English learning. I’d like to share something with you.
Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival. On that day, families get together for a big dinner. We eat mooncakes—they’re round and sweet, representing reunion. In the evening, we admire the full moon, which is bright and beautiful.
About English learning, I have two methods for you. First, make word cards: write English words on one side and their meanings on the other. Review them every day, and you’ll remember words easily. Second, listen to English songs you like. It helps improve your listening and remember new words.
I really hope you can come to China next year to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with my family. We’ll have a great time!
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,Li Hua