上海市西南位育2018-2019学年第二学期初二英语期中考试卷（含笔试答案 无听力试题）

第二学期初二英语期中考试卷
Part 1 Listenning（第一部分 听力）
Part2 Vocabulary and Grammar（第二部分 语音、词汇和语法）
Ⅱ.V.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)：（共10分）
( ) 24.Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others？
A.This company manufactures various types of machine tools.
B.These clothes are made of one-hundred percent pure silk.
C.An adult cat may produce kittens three times a year.
D.You should bury yourself in studies if you want to pass the exam.
( )25.Our chemistry teacher told us that the chemical_______for copper is”Cu“.
A.nature B.treatment C. product D. symbol
( )26.We should all thank trees _______taking harmful gases from the air.
A. about B.for C. on D. from ( )27.Jack is so_________.He always tells me the so-called funny story again and again.
A. boring B.puzzled C. interesting D. bored
( )28.__________you look pale,I suggest you should take a good rest today.
A. Although B.When C. Unless D. Since
( )29.The fat boy went on a diet so that he could__________his excess Weight.
A. give up B.show off C. get rid of D. rely on
( )30.--Look!Is the girl shopping there Susan?
--It______ her.She’s on a trip to Finland right now.
A．needn’t B.shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. can’t
( )31.Our English teacher often encourages us________to foreigners more.
A.to talk B.talking C. talked D. talk

( )32.If it_______tomorrow,I will go to Century Park with my best friends.
A.won’t rain B.hasn’t rained C. doesn’t rain D. Isn’t raining
( )33.--I hear that Ning Zetao has just won another swimming competition.
--_______.He deserves to win.
A.You must be kidding B.I’m so sorry to hear that
C.That’s a good idea D. Congratulations to him
III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once(将下列单词或词组填入空格。 每空格限填一词，每个单词只能填一次)：（共6分）

A. becoming B. instead of C. besides D. satisfied AB. fans AC. wished AD. because of BC. without

In September, 2014, Li Na, Asia’s biggest tennis star, retired from tennis. She made the decision___34____ the pain in her right knee, but she said she had no regrets. “I don’t feel sorry or have any regrets about retiring. In fact, I am very ____35____ with my tennis career.”
Li Na was born on February 26, 1982 in Wuhan, Hubei province. She started to play tennis at the age of six. The 32-year-old is one of the greatest sports stars in China. She won the 2011 French Open, ____36_____ the first player from China to win a Grand Slam singles title, and clinched (赢得) the Australian Open title in January, 2014.
Li has tens of millions of ____37_____ in China. They call her “Big Sister Na” and “Golden Flower.” After hearing the news, many people said they respected her decision and _____38_____ her the best.” We thanked Li Na. She has brought many proud and shining moments to Chinese tennis.”
After the retirement, _____39_____ starting a family, Li Na also wants to open a tennis academy to help build up the base for Chinese tennis. And we all hope that the great star will live a better life then.
IV． Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.（共8分）
40. It was ___________ for Jason to fall in love with such a beautiful girl at the party. (nature)
41. You will make many mistakes unless you do your homework__________. ( care )
42. Listening to some light music at leisure time can help me feel ________. (relax)
43. The new store across the street is crowded with __________ these days.（custom）
44. To be honest, I don’t think your __________ to the problem is correct. (explain)
45. Before going to America for holiday, I ___________ some pounds for dollars. (change)
46. A(n) ________ person will never get any help from others when he is in trouble. （polite）
47. We can understand each other better if we __________ with others more. (communication)
V. Rewrite the following sentences as required.（共11分）
48. Daisy talked to a drop of water in the bathroom one day. (改为一般疑问句)
______ Daisy _______ to a drop of water in the bathroom one day?
49. People can keep off wild animals in the forest by making a fire. (对划线部分提问)
__________ _________ people keep off wild animals in the forest?
50. “I will go to Japan for further studies next month.” Sarah said to me. ( 改为间接引语)
Sarah told me that _________ ________ go to Japan for further studies the next month.
51. There are few people on the street because it’s raining hard. (改为反义疑问句)
There are few people on the street because it’s raining hard, ________ _______?
52. Please make sure that the lights are not on before you leave.
Please don’t forget to ________ ________ the lights before you leave.
53. Could you, the nearest, where, tell me, underground station, is (连词成句)
___________________________________________________________?
PArt 3 Reading and Writing
VI. Reading comprehension
A. Choose the best answer.
Once upon a time, an American family’S house was their castle andnd the environment and the bigger the better. But now, there is a new movement of a simpler and cheaper lifestyle in America . This is because more and more Americans are concerned about the morigage and the environment impact of large houses.
In past, the average American home was around 240 square meters. And most Americans spent between one-third and half of their income on keeping a large roof over their heads. As a result, 76 percent of Americans lived paycheck to paycheck.
However, a growing number of people nowadays are attracted by the simplicity of the Tiny House Movement. They want to escape the cycle of debt that comes with the large house and the white picket fence.
With the rise of the movement, more and more Americans are happy to make their houses smaller and enjoy a more carefree life. To many people, living in a smaller house not only is more affordable but also offers them a more environmentally-friendly choice.
Tiny houses can come in all shapes and sizes. They are, of course, not shacks. People still want them to be livable and include toilets, showers and kitchens.
Some people put the tiny houses on their backyards for their children or elderly parents. Some are attracted to the idea of a tiny house on wheels because they can then travel anywhere with it. At the same time, the concept of “tiny house communities” is also taking shape in many areas in the U.S
54.Once upon a time ,an American family’s house was____
A the bigger ,the better B large than 240 square meters
C environment-friendly D simple and cheap
55.In the past, most American spent ______on their houses .
A all of their income B between one-third and half of their income
C 76 percent of their income D less than one-third of their income
56.More Americans prefer to live in a smaller house because they want to______
1 enjoy a more carefree life 2 escape the cycle of debt
3 travel to many places 4 protect the environment
A123 B124 C134 D234
57.the tiny houses that Americans want to live now____
A have to be in affixed size B are actually called shacks
C don’t include kitchens D are still livable
58.Which of the following statement is not true according to be the passage?
A some people prepare tiny houses for their children or parents
B tiny houses still include what people need such as toilrts, showers.
C many people can afford to have a tiny house of their own
D there were many tiny house communities in the United States
59.The best title for the passage should be ______
A Cheaper houses, better life B Is the bigger still the better
C To live smaller, to live simple D Big houses, small houses


B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage.(共6分)
Last October,more than 25,000 runners were prepared for the 34th annual Beijing International Marathon. However, a thick blanket of smog had descended (袭击) on China’s capital. It caused many runners to ___60_____ masks for the race.
Since too much time , energy and money had been put into the preparations, the organizers ____61____ decided the event still continued despite (尽管)warnings from health officials.
Was it really worth risking(冒险) the health of more than 25,000 runners? The organizers ___62_____. The marathon was supposed to promote health and physical fitness: instead, it promoted the race sponsors(赞助商)。
Links between air pollution and health problems like lung cancer have long been recognized. But the organizers still made the ____63_____ decision to force(迫使) runners to take on unknown health risks. This “airpocalypse(空气末日)” marathon received international criticism.
Air pollution has been a serious problem in Beijing for many years. But why didn’t the government take strict measures to control air pollution? ____64_____ was the answer. Economic growth was too important to the government.
China still sees pollution as a necessary evil. As a result, industry continues polluting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that produces our fruit and vegetables. Pollution will persist(持续)___65_____ people start to value the environment more than seven percent annual(每年的) GDP growth.
60. A. Take up B. Put on C. Show off D. Get rid of
61. A. certainly B. actually C. really D. finally
62. A. felt worried B.didn’t agree C. had no idea D. thought so
63. A. dangerous B. special C. important D. correct
64. A. Education B. Attitude C. Business D. Success
65. A. because B. if C. although D. until
C. Read the passage and 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，每空限填一词，首字母已给）（14分）
Every New Year, millions of people make a resolution only to see it fall by the wayside within a few m__66__, weeks, or even days. However, 26-year-old Luke Cameron is not amongst those.
After losing a close family friend in 2013, the young man vowed to do at least one good deed a day, for 365 days—and he r__67__ made it!
　 ?Luke performed his first good deed on the first day of 2014, with the simple act of greeting a waitress at a cafe he visited. The next day he bought food and drinks for some h__68__ people, --those who had nowhere to live, and followed it up by giving coins to a young girl who did not have enough money to buy an ice-cream. Now, 2014 has passed, and the young man kept his p__69__. He performed a good deed every day for the whole year.
　 ?To try to encourage more people to perform good deeds, Luke has c__70__ a deck of cards called “Cards for Kindness.” Each suggests a simple act of kindness—things l__71__ giving a stranger a hug or making peace with an “enemy.” The best part is that all the money he collects from selling the cards is donated to different kinds of charities.
　“In a world of sharing pictures of our new handbags and expensive watches, we forget to think about anyone else but o__72__,” Luke said. “So I want to try my best to encourage more people to care about others, and perform good deeds.”

D.Answer the question(根据短文回答下列问题)：（12分）

From children’s birthday parties to family, we all want to remember those cherished(珍视的) moments in our life with a photo. But if you are one of those people who can’t stop taking photos, you must beware(小心)--you could end up forgetting those wonderful moments all in a flash.
A recent study has found that taking too many photos may prevent us from forming detailed memories of those scenes(场景). Far from helping us to capture the moment, it could make us miss what is going on right in front of our eyes.
Researchers led a group of students to visit a museum and asked them to either take photos or just try to remember the exhibits by looking t them. The next day, the researchers tested their memory. They asked the students to recall(回忆) what items they had seen in the museum. The test result showed that those who had taken photos of the exhibits were less able to remember and describe what they had seen. However, those who had not taken pictures remembered the exhibits more clearly.
Dr.Linda Henkel, who conducted the study, said, “People who often take out their cameras have trouble remembering what actually happened. It can have a negative impact on how well people remember their experiences if they rely on technology more.
Former studies have suggested that reviewing old photos can help us remember, but only if we spend long enough doing it. “” In order to remember , we have to interact(互相作用)with the photos, rather than just gather them together,” said Dr.Henkel.
73.traditionally, people take photos to remember cherished moments, don’t they?（1分）
________________________________________________________________________
73.What may happen to us if we take too many photos?
________________________________________________________________________
73.Who remembered the exhibits more clearly, those who took photos or looked at exhibits?
__________________________________________________________________________
73.Why can’t people who take out cameras remember their experiences well?
__________________________________________________________________________
73.How do people remember what once happened if they have photos?
__________________________________________________________________________
73.After reading the passage, what will you do to remember everything when you are at your friend’s birthday party?Why?（3分）
I will_______________________because__________________________________________

VI.Writing(写作)（共9分）
73.writing a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “something that I like doing most at home”.(请以“我在家最喜欢最得事情”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文。短文中不得出现任何与本人相关的信息。)
Question of reference:
What do you like doing most at home?
Why do you like doing that most at home?

Part 4 Additional Part（附加题）（做在答题纸上）
I.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)：（共4分）
( ) 1. –Daniel，_____ Mr.Brown is waiting for you outside. He seems to be ____ quite important person.
--Really? Please tell him to wait a moment. I’ll be right there.
A) a,a B) /, a C) a, the D) /, the
( ) 2. Tina just leaned_____ the wall while chatting with one of her friends.
A) to B) against C) from D) towards
( ) 3. He was so nervous at that time that he forget what he _____ to say.
A) has perpared B) prepares C) would prepare D) had prepared
( ) 4. The manager has _____ to improve the working conditions in the company.
A) accepted B) allowed C) permitted D) agreed

II. Fill in each blank in the article with one sentence given below (根据内容，用方框中的句子完成填空)：（共6分）

Zoe is a high school sophomore. She understands that high school can seem a little scary. A year ago, while she was excited to begin a new stage of life, she was also nervous that she might be overwhelmed with a million different things. But now as she looks back, she realizes there really wasn’t much to be afraid of. And she’s happy to share some of the things she found helpful throughout her first year in high school.
Don’t be afraid to make new friends. Some people share your interests, and they may also be looking for people who have the same interests as they do. 5 Just remember, plenty of people of your age out there are in this same situation.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you don’t understand something in class, ask your teacher. Chances are that some other students also don’t get it and are wondering about the same thing. They’ll be glad someone speaks up.__6__ Remember, they are always there to help you.
Upperclassmen really aren’t that bad. They may make you nervous, but they were out in the same position you are in. They understand how you feel.__7__ Plus, they can be pretty great friends.
Popularity means nothing. Don’t worry about trying to impress people.__8__.
Doing your homework really benefits you. _____ But if you always do your homework, you will most likely get much better grades and that will take a lot of stress off your shoulders during, say, final exams.
Last but not least, have fun! _____ Not to mention it can be among the best years of your life. Live it to the fullest!


Ⅲ. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences(找到并改正下列句子中存在的错误):(共4分)
11. As we all know, it is better to teach others how to fish than just giving
A B C D
them fish.
The underlined part ________is wrong and it should be ________.
12. ----- How long have you stayed in Japan last month?
A B
----- For about half a month.
C D
The underlined part ________is wrong and it should be ________.

Ⅳ. Complete the following sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用方框中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子):(共6分)


13. Sometimes, a student may feel too ________to speak out about exam stress.
14. The ________we’ve received are a great help to provide enough food for the refugees.
15. I have to say, your performance on the stage was really ________.
16. The shop over there became an ________success when it opened its doors in March.
17. People living here are always ________about the noise that the airport nearbymakes.
18. A new contract is in place. And ________, staff will be offered a bonus scheme.




KEY:
24-33：DDBAD CDACD
34. AD 35. D 36. A 37. AB 38. AC 39. C
40-47:
natural, carefully, relaxed, customers, explanation, exchanged, impolite, communicate
48-53
Did talk, How can, she would, are there, turn off,
Could you tell me where the nearest underground is?
60-65：BDDACD
73. Yes, they do.
73. We may end up forgetting those wonderful moments all in a flash.
73. Those who looked at exhibits remembered the exhibits more clearly.
73. Because they rely on technology and it has a negative impact on how well they remember their experiences.
73. By reviewing old photos
73. I will look around and remember all the moments, because I can remember it more clearly instead of forgetting them all in a flash.

附加题：
1-4：DBDD 5-10: AB AC A B D C
11. D; to give them fish 12. B; did you stay
13. ashamed 14. donations 15. impressive 16. immediate 17. complaining 18. additionally










A. You can always go to one of them if you have a question about something.
B. Just be yourself and make people accept you for who you are.
C. You only get to experience high school once.
D. Sure, sometimes it may seem like too much to deal with.
AB. Sometimes, though, you may have nothing in common but a desire to make friends.
AC. If you are shy, just set up a time before or after school to meet with your teacher.