上海市浦东新区2018-2019学年初三英语第一学期一模试卷(无听力部分含答案）

浦东新区 2018 学年第一学期期末教学质量测试
初三英语 试卷

Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary
II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)
26. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others?
A. salary B. traffic C. cancel D. bakery
27. The first China International Import Expo was _________ attractive event in Shanghai.
A. a B. an C. the D. /
28. The wildfire in California destroyed more than 12,000 homes _________ November, 2008.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
29. Peter’s wife was extremely angry _________ him because he told a lie to her.
A. for B. to C. with D. about
30. The latest Guinness Book of World Record includes _________ new and updated records.
A. thousand B. thousands C. thousand of D. thousands of
31. Nowadays many people like to take selfies and show _________ photos through WeChat.
A. they B. theirs C. their D. them
32. We have tried several ways to solve the problem, but _________ of them works.
A. both B. all C. good D. best
33. The chicken soup smells so _________ that my mouth is watering.
A. hot B. well C. good D. best
34. Passengers prefer a high-speed train because it travel much _________ than an ordinary train.
A. quickly B. quick C. more quickly D. quicker
35. Practice more, _________ you will fail to pass the writing grade exam again.
A. so B. or C. and D. but
36. According to the new traffic rules, kids under 12 _________ sit in the front passenger seat of a
car.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
37. Mr. Wang _________ a volunteer for our community since he came into our neighborhood.
A. was B. has been C. had been D. will be
38. Tim _________ chess with his uncle happily when I saw him in the garden.
A. is playing B. played C. was playing D. has played
39. Mum promised that she _________ a new computer for me if I learnt computer programming.
A. buys B. will buy C. bought D. would buy
40. The newly-built underground line enables people there _________ the islands in less than an
hour.
A. to reach B. reached C. reach D. reaching


41. The police had got many clues, but the thief still denied _________ the woman’s purse.
A. steal B. stolen C. to steal D. stealing
42. Jenny won’t be allowed to enter the theatre _________ she has a ticket.
A. if B. since C. unless D. although
43. _________helpful it is to develop a good study habit in our daily life!
A. What B. What a C. What an D. How
44. ---Would you mind my opening the window?
---- _________.
A. Yes, I would B. I’m afraid it’s too windy
C. Yes. Please go ahead D. Sure. I’m going to close it soon.
45. --- _________, Henry? You look upset.
---I lost my student’s card when I was jogging this morning.
A. What are you doing B. Where have you been
C. What’s the matter with you D. How about a party for you
III. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can be used only once.(将
下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)
A. proud B. tell C. customs D. prove E. reasons
It’s said there are two types of people in the world---cat people and dog
people. Take a look at many posts written by dog lovers and cat lovers on social media. Both groups
try to _____46____ why their preference is better. And both groups have good _____47____.Dog
lovers say that “man’s best friend” is faithful, active and sweet. On the other hand, cats are
____48_____ “masters”, while their owners are more like their “servants”. But this is about more
than just what kind of pet someone prefers. Someone’s preference can also _____49____ you more
about them a person.
A. outdoor B. lively C. select D. sad E. character
A new study from Carroll University shows that people may____50_____ pets
based on their own personality. For example, cats are seen as independent animals that keep to
themselves and are cautious(警惕的) of others. “If you’re a cat lovers, you’re supposed to have the
similar _____51____.” said Denise, one of the psychologists (心理学家) who led the study.
Denise’s study shows that there are other personality differences between dog lovers and cat


lovers. The former tend to be outgoing and _____52____, while the latter are quiet and open-minded.
Besides, Denise mentioned that people and their dogs prefer to do ____53_____ activities, but if
you’re cat people, you’re more likely to stay indoors with your cats.

IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用括号所给单词的适
当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词)（共 8 分）
54. During our visit to Europe, we saw quite a few _________ in many countries. (church)
55. These new books and magazines on that bookshelf belong to _________. (we)
56. The People’ Republic of China will celebrate her _________ birthday this year. (seventy)
57. These days even very young children have a _________ of electronic products at hand. (various)
58. Jack Ma, former CEO of Alibaba, has worked on charity in _________ years. ( recently)
59. Worrying about your future all day is _________. Just take action from now on! (use)
60. As time goes by, it’s easier for my grandfather to _________what he did.(forgetful)
61. In my opinion, they _________ gave their best performance in the Art Festival. (possible).

V. Complete the following sentences as required.(根据所给要求完成句子。62-67 小题每空格
限填一词)(共 14 分)
62. Mr. Yang taught the students how to survive in an emergency.(改为一般疑问句)
_________ Mr. Yang_________ the students how to survive in an emergency?
63. The IT engineer spent about two years improving the operating system.(对划线部分提问)
_________ _________ did the IT engineer spend improving the operating system?
64. The football player apologized to the audience for his rude behavior.(保持句意基本不变)
The football player_________ _________ to the audience for his rude behavior.
65. Our English teacher rarely loses his temper.(改为反义疑问句)
Our English teacher rarely loses his temper, _________ _________?
66. They send the children in the village a lot of presents every Children’s Day.(改为被动语态)
The children in the village _________ _________ a lot of presents every Children’s Day.
67. Who is in charge of the speech contents? Wendy wanted to know.(改为宾语从句)
Wendy wanted to know __________ _________ in charge of the speech contest.
68. a wonderful speech, to, the headmaster, all the parents and students, made (连词成句)
________________________________________________________________________


Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写)
VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解)(共 50 分)
A. Choose the best answer(根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案)（12 分）
Art
Painting by Numbers
This is a colorful set which will help you to paint like a real artist. Each color has a number and
the numbers are on the picture for you to follow. Painting beautifully has never been easier.
Everyone will think you are the next teenage genius. Of course, it’s up to you whether you tell
them how you did it so well!
Game
GYA
第 3 页 / 共 7 页

This game will keep your fingers busy all day. You have to press the lights when the light up.
Do you think it sounds easy? Well, think again because it is actually very difficult. If you miss a
lot of lights, you’ll lose the game. You will not be able to put this game down. Instead, it will
push you beyond your limits and test the use of your fingers.
Book
Chasing Vermeer
If you like who-done-it police stories to get your brain working, then ‘chasing Vermeer’ is
your perfect read. It’s a mystery story about math shapes. Two children, called Calder and Petra,
try to find out where an expensive Vermeer painting was. Vermeer was a famous artist. This book
will make you read all night! Plus, the pictures are wonderful. Look at each picture carefully.
There is something hidden in each one.
Phone
Verballs
This might book like a cute toy, but it’s a talking Internet phone. Just plug your Verballs into
your USB port on our computer and you can phone all your friends for free, all around the world!
Verballs are not only useful, they’re also fun! When your friend speaks, your Verball’s lights flash
and his arms wave.

69. The colorful set called Painting by Numbers allows you to be _________.
A. a real artist B. a teenage genius
C. a good painter D. a fashion designer
70. The underlined word “it” in the article “Game” probably refers to _________.
A. missing the lights B. pressing the lights
C. turning off the lights D. lighting up the lights.
71. Chasing Vermeer tells a story about finding out the missing _________.
A. artist B. book C. children D. painting
72. Chasing Vermeer is a kind of book except a(n) _________.
A. police story B. art book C. picture book D. mystery story
73. To communicate with a pen friend in another country, you will be interested in _________.
A. Verballs B. Painting by numbers
C. GYA D. Chasing Vermeer
74. The passage mainly introduces us some_________.
A. ideas in science field B. courses in education
C. produces in daily life D. examples in technology.

B. Choose the best words and complete the passage(选择最恰当的选项完成短文)(12 分)
Having a positive attitude towards life is extremely important in all aspect, especially in an
interview. Most people do poorly at interviews because they don’t have a positive attitude. In other
words, they are ____75____ and forget all of their strengths and achievements. Don’t be shy! Tell
the world about the good things you have done.
Here are some things to encourage you and improve your performance in life.
Always keep _____76___ with people you are talking to. Looking into someone’s eyes
expresses honestly. Besides, your smile will cheer up everyone.
Always use a handshake when you meet an interviewer. If you shake the interviewer’s hand


firmly and tell your name proudly, you will ____77____ show you are serious about your occupation.
Such a handshake will bring the feelings of being trustful and equal. This is the best way to make a
good ___78_____.
Always look on the bright side of life. ____79____ advantages of everything and everyone.
Every person has shining points, find them!
Be glad to learn something new every day.
Be generous to share something new with your partner every day.
Always say more than yes or no when you are ____80____.
As long as you know the above tips, your life will gradually bring some active responses in
return.

75. A. excited B. nervous C. strange D. calm
76. A. personal distance B. physical signal C. private room D. eye contact
77. A. gently B. suddenly C. directly D. finally
78. A. impression B. situation C. location D. solution
79. A. take out B. look out C. Turn out D. Point out
80. A. taught B. asked C. praised D. greeted
C. Fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空
格限填一词，首字母已给)(14 分)
There was once a jeweler, famous for many virtues(美德). One day, some
Arabs came to him for some diamonds to decorate an important thing for a yearly celebration.
The Arabs told him what they wanted, and offered him a f____81____ price for the
diamonds. He replied that he could not let them see the jewels at that moment, and required them to
call again.
As they wanted the diamonds without any delay, and thought that the p____82____ of the
jeweler was only to increase the price of the diamonds, the Arabs offered him twice, then three times
as much as they were worth. But he still refused, and they were quite d____83____ and went away.
Some hours later, he went to the Arabs and l____84____ before them the diamonds, for
which they again offered him the last price they had named, but he said, “ I will only accept the first
price you offered to me this morning.”


“Why, then, did you disagree with us at once?” asked they in surprise.
“When you came,” replied he, “my father had the key to the s____85____, in which the
diamonds were locked, and as he was asleep, I would have to w____86____ him to gain them.”
“At his age, a short of sleep u____87____does him good; and no business is more important
than my father’s single comfort.”
The Arabs were affected by his words. They spread their hand upon the jeweler’s head and
showed their satisfying smiles.

D. Answer the questions(根据以下内容回答问题)（12 分）
Catching fish for Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is an American golfer, who is among the greatest golfers of all time. He used to be
the World No. 1, and now is No. 3 in the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes.
Tiger Woods has achieved so much in his life, both in his career and the fame that any successful
person could get. He must be excellent when it comes to the golf course. His another desire is to
become good at catching fish. Yes, you are reading it right; fishing is what he does whenever he’s
not playing golf.
Climbing Trees for Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell is an English television producer. He is known in the United Kingdom and the
United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and American
Idol. He might have been known for his sarcastic comments(嘲讽的评论) when he was part of
American Idol as one of its judges. He is also the owners of the television production and music
publishing house Syco.
Although he has strong and straight personality, he loves climbing up the tress like a kid.
Instead of taking up an ordinary hobby, he finds it challenging and energetic to climb up trees.
________________for Claudia Schiffer
Claudia Schiffer is a German model, who rose to popularity and became a household name
during the early 1990s as one of the world’s super models. She has set up a company with her own
clothing label to be a businesswoman.
Most women dislike the frightening little thins that can be seen. But with Claudia Schiffer, she
does what most women hat in general. She goes to gardens or woods for insects to collect. She is
neither a bit afraid nor thinks that they can hurt her.

88. Has Tiger Woods achieved much success in his career?
89. Where does Simon Cowell known as a talent judge?
90. Why does Simon Cowell select climbing trees as his hobby?
91. What does Claudia Schiffer do according to the article?
92. What do you think was Claudia Schiffer’s hobby? Please complete the blank in the article.
93. What similarities(共同点) do you think the three people share? List three points in sentences.

VII. Writing (作文) （共 20 分）
94. Write at least 60 words on the topic “ How lucky I am to have _________”(以‘我多么幸运能
够拥有________’为题，写一篇不少于 60 个词的短文，标点符号不占格， 请在答题纸上把
作文标题补充完整，如: a true friend, a warm family, an interesting book….)
在学习和生活中你可能因为拥有一位真诚的朋友、一个温暖的家、一本有趣的书等而感

到幸运，请选择一个方面谈谈自己的亲身经历，并说明为何感到幸运。
（注意： 短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分。）
The following is for reference only(以下表达仅供参考)
be satisfied with …..
encourage sb to do sth
do sb a favor
with the help of ……..
参考答案
语法
26-30 DBACD 31-35 CDCCB
36-40 ABCDA 41-45 DCDBC
46-53 DEAB CEBA
54-61 churches us seventieth variety recent useless forget possibly
62. Did teach 63. How long 64. made apologies 65. does he 66. are sent
67. who was 68. The headmaster made a wonderful speech to all the parents and students.
阅读
69-74 CBDBAC
75-80 BDCADB
81. fine 82. purpose 83. disappointed 84. laid 85. safe 86. wake
87. usually
88. Yes, he has.
89. In the United Kingdom and the United States.
90. Because he finds it is challenging and energetic.
91. She is a German model and a businesswoman.
92. Collecting insects.
93. They all do well in their career and are famous and have unique hobbies.