2019-2020初二下册英语期中考试卷

英语

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说明：本试题满分100分，考试时间为60分钟

I.单项选择(每小题2分，共20分)

请你从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将其字母标号填入题前括号内。

（）1.–Lucy,Miss Smith is too busy to help us finish the work.

–Well,let’s do it__________.I think we can make it.

A.myself

B.yourself

C.ourselves

（）2.I think everyone should learn to be independent at a young age,especially to be_______our own life.

A.in control of

B.at the top of

C.at the beginning of （）3.-I didn’t see you at the meeting yesterday.Why?

-I_______for an important telephone call at that moment.

A.waited

B.am waiting

C.was waiting

（）4.-Lily,could you help me_____when the plane will take off on the Internet?

-I’m sorry,my computer doesn’t work.

A.set up

B.look after

C.look up

（）5.-What were the twins doing at the time of the rainstorm?

-Lily was making her way home_______Lucy was shopping.

A.although

B.while

C.because

（）6.The mid-term exam is coming,and I feel a little_______.

A.lonely

B.excited

C.nervous

（）7.-What would you like,tea or coffee?

-______.Just a glass of water,please.

A.Both

B.Neither

C.Either

（）8.-In our lives,we should give love and_____to others.

-Yes,if everyone does so,the world will become much more beautiful.

A.decision

B.beauty

C.kindness

（）9.The Internet is so closely connected with our daily life.Can you_____a life without it?

A.realize

B.imagine

C.explain

（）10.–Would you please come to the dancing party with me tonight?

–_______.I think we shall have a wonderful night!

A.Have a good time

B.I’m sorry

C.With pleasure

II.补全对话（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）Kate:You look unhappy,Mary.Cathy:11.________Mary:Well,I don’t get on with my friend Sue.Kate:Really?Mary:I argued with her yesterday.Kate:12.________Mary:Because she wanted to copy my homework.Cathy:But Sue is a good student.Mary:She said she went to be hospital to look after her mother,so she didn’t have much time.Kate:Oh,I’m sorry to hear that,but it can’t be the reason for her mistake.13.________Mary:No,I didn’t.I know it’s wrong .14._______Kate:Why not have a talk with her?Mary:I called her,but she didn’t answer me.Cathy:15._______Kate:Yes,I believe she can understand you.After all,you are really good friends.Mary:Thanks.I hope so.

11.________12.__________13._________14._________15.________III.完型填空（每小题1分，共10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每小题所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并将其字母标号填入题前括号内。

Do you often talk with your parents about your problems?When you talk to them,will they believe what you say,listen to you and 16.____you?It has 17.____to do with both you and your parents.Some parents are easy to talk to,and they are great listeners.18.______some are hard to walk close to.As communication is a two-way street,the 19.______you talk can cause different results.So,you should follow the advice below.Be 20.______to your heart.Tell your parents about what you think,feel,and want as clearly as possible.They will be more helpful if they 21._____what you mean and what’s really going on.Make your parents believe you.If you are 22.______honest,your parents will believe what you say.However,if you hardly tell them the truth,it will be difficult for them to believe you.Try not to 23.______.If you disagree with your parents,can you see things 24.______your parents side?If both you and your parents think for each other,it’s a good 25.______to solve the problem.

（）16.A.agree with B.take after C.depend on

（）17.A.nothing B.something C.everything A.But what should I do?B.Did you give your homework to her?C.Why did you argue with her?D.When did you finish your homework?E.What’s the matter?F.You can try to talk with her tomorrow.G.How about you?

（）19.A.time B.way C.place

（）20.A.true B.different C.easy

（）21.A.raise B.understand C.control

（）22.A.always B.sometimes C.never

（）23.A.compete B.argue C.explain

（）24.A.from B.with C.to

（）25.A.feeling B.pressure C.start

IV.阅读理解（一）（每小题2分，共30分）

阅读下列短文，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并将其字母标号填入题前括号内。

(A)

What a better way to welcome spring than by helping to clean up the town we all live in! Here in Rockland we have a Spring Clean-up Day every year in April.

The Clean-up Day2019will be April30th.

It will start with a town clean-up at8o'clock in the morning,and a tree planting activity at the Rockland Park is to follow in the afternoon.One thousand young trees are sure to make the park greener and prettier.

We will divide the people coming to help into eight teams for eight different areas.As usual, we will provide gloves,rubbish bags and other cleaning tools.You will also get free lunches and T-shirts when the clean-up ends at noon.We are going to have a friendly competition to see which team can pick up the most rubbish.

Bring your kids with you.It is a great chance to teach them to care for the environment around us.We have free drinks and chocolate candies for the children at the park. Meeting:At the gate of Rockland Park,the town hall at330Jones Street,or the corner of Palace Street and North Street.

Sign-up:Call5862397on weekdays or visit our website below any time you like.www. springcleanup.com

()26.The Spring Clean-up Day in Rockland is held_________.

A.once a year

B.twice a year

C.once a month

()27.People in Rockland can help to______on the afternoon of April30th.

A.plant trees in the park

B.clean up the town

C.paint the park greener

()28.People joining in the Clean-up Day will NOT____.

A.work in teams to do the cleaning

B.get dinners and T-shirts for free

C.be provided with cleaning tools

()29.According to the poster,the activities are a great chance to teach the kids to_______.

A.pick up the most rubbish

B.get free drinks and candies

C.protect the environment()30.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.You can call5862397to sign up any time you like.

B.People can meet for the activities only at the gate of Rockland Park.

C.People can visit www.Springcleanup.com to sign up.

(B)

While I was waiting for my wife outside her office building,I saw a beggar(乞丐)coming to me.“I hope he won’t ask me for any money,”I thought.

He didn’t.He came and sat in front of the bus stop,but it seemed that he didn't have enough money to take the bus.“That’s a pretty car,”he said after a few minutes,pointing to my car.I gave him a smile and went on cleaning my car.He sat there quietly as I worked.Do you need any help?"I asked.

“Don't we all?”he said.The three simple words surprised me and I should never forget.I was feeling successful and important,above a beggar in the street,until those three words hit me like a gun（）.

Don’t we all?

I needed help,maybe not for money or a place to sleep,but I needed help.I gave him some money not only enough for a bus,but enough to get a warm meal and a place to sleep.Those three little words are true.No matter how much you have,you need help.No matter how little you have,no matter how many problems you have,even without money or a place to sleep, you can give help.

()31.Where was the writer while he saw a beggar coming to him?

A.In an office building.

B.In a taxi.

C.Outside an office building.

()32.How did the writer get his wife off work?

A.By car.

B.By subway.

C.By bus.

()33.What did the writer hope when the beggar came to him?

A.He hoped the beggar wouldn't ask him for a warm meal.

B.He hoped the beggar wouldn't ask him for money.

C.He hoped the beggar wouldn’t ask him for help.

()34.What does the underlined sentence mean in English?

A.难道全部不是我们吗？

B.难道这不是我们的全部吗？

C.难道我们不一样吗？

()35.What can we learn from the passage?

A.No one needs money.

B.Everyone needs help.

C.Beggars needs help

(C)

Volunteering is fun and meaningful,and it’s more than just showing up and having a good time.Here's some advice on how to make the most of your voluntary work.

Be well-trained.Knowing how to volunteer is important.So,if you can,take time to learn the job skills.36._________If you're good at your job,it will be much easier for you to help others and you'll have fun at the same time.

Be open-minded(思想开朗的).One of the really great things about being a volunteer is the

chance to learn and experience new things.37._________Don't try to do everything by yourself,Instead,work as part of a team to make sure everyone gets to chance to take part in and do the work or gets their fair share of work.38.______If you need some help.ask politely for it,too.Be understanding,39.________Try your host to understand what others are going through,even If it's something you've never dealt with yourself.40._______Treat others like friends,and they'll do the same for you.Many people who volunteer meet new people with whom they want to make friends.You might just meet someone who becomes a friend for the rest of your life.

36._________37._________38._________39._________40._________

V.阅读理解(二)(每小题2分,共10分)

阅读下面短文，简要回答问题。

Dogs are known as humans’friends.But in British woman Caroline’s eyes,her dog Sam means more.This special dog has completely changed her life

Caroline had some hearing loss(失聪)when she was a child,but she lived a normal life.However,when she was in her twenties.her hearing loss got worse and even simple conversations could be very tiring.Since 2007.she has lived in a quiet world with no sound.One day when Caroline was shopping in a big shop.suddenly she found she was the only person here.All the other people left as soon as the fire alarm went off.But she didn't hear it at all.She knew that it was the time for her to ask for help.

Caroline wrote to Hearing Dog for Deaf People,a famous charity in the UK,to apply (申请)for a hearing dog.Later the hearing dog Sam came into her life.Since then,her life has been different.

Sam alerts (使意识到)Caroline to the alarm clock in the morning.This helps her to get to work on time.He also alerts her to the doorbell,fire alarms and smoke alarms.With Sam's help.Caroline can go out whenever and wherever she wants to go.

“With Sam by my side,I now have my confidence(信心)back.He looks at me as if to say ‘It ’s fine-I can hear.I will let you know what you need to know ’;”said Caroline excitedly.“I feel safe.I cannot imagine the life without him.”

41.When did Caroline’s hearing loss get worse?A.You will find it’s very necessary later.B.Try to see things through others’eyes.C.Be friendly.D.So keep your mind open to new possibilities.E.It means we need to speak up when we meet some difficulties.

_________________________________________________________________________ 43.Where did Caroline get a hearing dog?

_________________________________________________________________________ 44.What does“This”(in paragraph five)refer to?

_________________________________________________________________________ 45.How can we help disabled people,like the blind or the deaf?

_________________________________________________________________________ VI.词语运用(每小题1分,共10分)

根据语篇内容，用方框中所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。方框中有两个词为多余项.

with clever bring spend she but

explain return story surprised because one

Albert Einstein is a world-famous physical scientist.But do you know that actually there are many interesting46.______about him?

One afternoon,Einstein was walking home from work,while a12-year-old girl was walking home from school.They were soon walking side by side.The girl looked at him in47______ from time to time.

“Pardon me,”the girl said.“48______you look just like Albert Einstein.”“That’s because l am Albert Einstein!”Einstein said.

“I don’t believe you,”the girl said,“Everyone knows that Einstein is a genius(天才).But you're wearing your sweater backwards(反了),so you can’t be very49______.

Einstein began to laugh,“You’re the50______person to be so honest with me,”he said to the girl.“It's a pleasure to hear someone tell me the truth about my look.”

After that day,the girl often went to visit Einstein’s house by51______after school.One afternoon,the girl's mother went to visit Einstein.She asked him why he52______so much time with her daughter.

“It’s easy53______our friendship.”Einstein said,“Your daughter tells me the truth about my look and brings me cookies.In54______.I help her with her math homework.”

It's easy to make friends even55______great people like Einstein.Just be sincere to others.

46.________47.________48.________49.________50.________

51.________52.________53.________54.________55.________

VII.书面表达(共10分)

由于学业的繁重和父母的溺爱，现在许多孩子基本不做学习以外的事情，以至于自理能力较差。你认为具有性对于青少年重要么？请你根据下表中所提示的内容，下一篇短文，讲讲目前青少年普遍存在的一些问题，并给出你对于中学生如何培养性方

面的建议。

Problems Advice

can’t do any housework…can’t solve problems without others’help…

can’t get on with others…

learn to help with chores…learn and think about things by ourselves…

make our own decisions…

think of and care for others…

要求：可以适当进行自我发挥；不要出现真实的人名。80至120词左右。

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