外研版八年级英语上册期中测试题(含答案) (3)

期中测试卷时间：100分钟满分：120分第二卷笔试部分(95分)六、单项选择。

(共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)26. Molly is ________and she doesn't like meeting new friends.A. freeB. shyC. cleverD. good27. —________is the population of your town, Li Kai?—It's over sixty thousand.A. How manyB. How muchC. WhatD. How28. I can't read this word. Can you tell me its right ________？A. meaningB. spellingC. pronunciationD. grammar29. Everyone may have a ________ to be successful if he tries his best.A. answerB. replyC. problemD. chance30. I think dancing is interesting, but running is ________.A. boringB. popularC. dangerousD. safe31. To my surprise, Daniel's parents allowed him ________ Shanghai Disneyland with me.A. to visitB. visitingC. visitD. visits32. I ________ some of my free time playing basketball for my school team.A. spendB. costC. takeD. pay33. —Are you going to watch the football matches of the World Cup these days?—Sometimes, and I will watch the match ________ Japan and America tomorrow.A. betweenB. againstC. throughD. except34. It is very hot today. I think the water in the river is ________ for us ________.A. warm enough；swimmingB. enough warm；swimmingC. warm enough；to swimD. enough warm；to swim35. I never feel ________ when I stay with him because he is such a ________ man.A. boring；boredB. boring；funnyC. bored；funnyD. bored；boring七、完形填空。

(共10小题，每小题1. 5分，共15分)Most of us have learned English for several years，so we can read English books and magazines without the teacher's help. We feel good when we finish __36__ an English story or a whole book __37__ ourselves. But __38__ can we be a better reader?It is important to__39__ some suitable (适宜的)books. Then what books are suitable？Well，I think we should first choose books that are not too difficult or too __40__. Then when we are reading，we should __41__ let new words take too much of our attention (注意力). Just do as we often do in our own languages. While we are reading，try to __42__ the meaning of the new words，and try to decide which of the key words we could guess and which we have to __43__ in dictionaries.If we follow the __44__，we will be __45__ in reading English books and magazines.36. A. writing B. reading C. watching D. looking37. A. for B. by C. with D. to38. A. how B. when C. what D. why39. A. learn B. buy C. choose D. write40. A. tired B. interesting C. easy D. hot41. A. always B. usually C. often D. never42. A. guess B. match C. number D. count43. A. look for B. look at C. look after D. look up44. A. websites B. books C. advice D. meaning45. A. successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully八、阅读理解。

(共15小题，每小题2分，共30分)A46. If you are at Xizhimen and you want to arrive at Beijing Railway Station in 20 minutes,which way will you choose?A. By subway.B. By bus.C. By taxi.D. By bike.47. Y ou work for a company in London and you will go to Paris by plane. How much is thefare?A. ￡30.B. ￡100.C. ￡60.D. ￡45.48. What's the most popular way to get from Xizhimen to Beijing Railway Station?A. By bus.B. By subway.C. By taxi.D. By bike.49. If you are going to get from Shanghai to Tianjin, and you want to have a view(风景) of thesea, which way will you choose?A. By plane.B. By train.C. By ferry.D. By coach.50. Now you are in Shanghai and you want to go to Tianjin by train. How long will it take?A. 15 hours.B. 20 hours.C. 2 hours.D. 14 hoursBMo Y an is one of the most popular Chinese authors(作家) today. All ofhis books are bestsellers(畅销书). And his three books, including RedSorghum, have been made into films.Mo Y an was born in Gaomi, Shandong Province in 1955. There are sixpeople in his family. They are his parents, his two brothers and his sister. As a child, he went to the primary school in his village, and because of some reasons, he left school and worked on the farm. In 1976 he joined the army and worked for the army. Five years later, he started writing and finished his first three novels. Later, he wrote more than thirty famous books. His novel, Red Sorghum, came out in 1986，and it was made to be a film by Zhang Yimou. It was his first big success.Mo Y an won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2012，and he is the first one who won this prize in China. Our Jing Ke was published in Beijing after he won the Nobel Prize. He has a daughter, Guan Xiaoxiao. And his daughter is also a writer. Now he lives with his wife and his daughter in Beijing. In his free time, he goes on his writing.51. Which of the following statements about Mo Y an is NOT true?A. He is from America.B. He has two brothers and a sister.C. He joined the army when he was young.D. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature.52. ________books of Mo Y an's have been made into films.A. EightB. SixC. FourD. Three53. What did Mo Y an do when he was 21 years old?A. A lawyer.B. A famous writer.C. A professor.D. A soldier.54. When did Mo Y an begin to write his first book?A. In 1981.B. In 1987.C. In 1990.D. In 1991.55. What's the writer's purpose in writing this passage?A. To tell us Red Sorghum.B. To let us know more about Mo Y an.C. To describe Guan Xiaoxiao.D. To tell people to read more Mo Y an's works.CThere are fortyseven different kinds of kangaroos(袋鼠). The smallestare about a quarter of a metre long; the biggest are taller than a man.Kangaroos have very long strong back legs. These are used for jumping.They also have long strong tails(尾巴) used for resting on. Kangaroos' frontlegs are much shorter, and are almost like arms. Kangaroos' heads are quite small, but their ears are quite large.Mother kangaroos have a pocket at the front. They have one baby each year. When it is born, the baby kangaroo is straight(直接) into its mother's pocket. The baby kangaroos stay there for six months.The biggest kangaroos stand more than 2 metres tall, and their legs are so strong that they can jump more than 9 metres. They are very fast, and can travel at more than 50 kilometres an hour. They are very strong, but only eat fruit, leaves and grass.56. How large are the biggest kangaroos?A. Smaller than a man.B. Bigger than a man.C. The same size as a man.D. A quarter of a meter long.57. What do kangaroos look like?A. They have short back legs.B. They have long strong tails.C. They have big heads.D. They have large and long front legs.58. How long does a baby kangaroo stay in its mother's pocket?A. One month.B. Three months.C. Six months.D. Five months.59. How far can kangaroos jump?A. More than 2 metres.B. More than 9 metres.C. Less than 2 metres.D. Less than 9 metres.60. What can we learn from the passage?A. There are many kinds of kangaroos.B. Kangaroos' heads are as big as a man's.C. Each kangaroo has many babies every year.D. Kangaroos like eating meat.九、任务型阅读。

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外研版英语八年级上册《期中考试题》含答案

外研版英语八年级上学期期中测试卷学校________ 班级________ 姓名________ 成绩________一、听力部分听录音，根据各题要求选择最佳答案，并将代表正确答案的字母写在题前的括号内.每项内容读两遍.第一节听音识图，听下面的五段对话，.选择与对话内容相一致的图片.A. B. C. D. E.1.________2._________3._________4.________5.________第二节听下面几段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个问题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题.6. What does the boy’s brother think of Keep Running ？A. It’s insteresting.B. It’s exciting.C. It’s boring.7. What does the girl think of Deng Chao？A. She thinks he is careful.B. She thinks he is funny.C. She thinks he is kind.听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题.8. What will they do this SaturdayA Go shopping. B. Go to the movies. C. Go swimming.9. How will they get thereA. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.10. When will they meet？A. At 10:00 am.B. At 10:30 am.C. At 11:00 am.听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题.11. How often does Ben eat junk foodA. Never.B. Hardly ever.C. Sometimes.12. Why doesn’t Ben like junk foodA. Because it’s expenience.B. Because it’s bad fo r his health.C. Because it doesn’t taste good.13. What does the girl usually do when she stays up lateA. She usually watches movies.B. She usually does some shopping online.C. She usually reads or writes something.听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题.14. What does Mike plan to do tonight？A. He plans to watch a comedy.B. He plans to eat outC. He plans to go to bed early.15. What does the girl think of comediesA. She can’t stand them .B. She doesn’t mind them.C. She loves them.16. What TV show does the girl like to watchA. Talent shows.B. Comedies.C. Cartoons.听下面一段对话，回答第17至20题.17. When did they go to ShanghaiA. In April.B. In May.C. In June.18. What did Grace buy for her brother？A. A schoolbag.B. A hat.C. A coat.19. How long did they stay in Shanghai？A. For five days.B. For a week.C. For ten days.20. What did they plan to do the next yearA. They planned to move to Shanghai.B. They planned to learn to make Baozi.C. They planned to visit Shanghai again.二．单项选择1.You did _____ good job because you helped us get lots of useful information on _____ Internet.A. a; anB. /；anC. / ; theD. a ; the2.---Tom’s hat is different _______ Sam’s. ---But I think Tom’s is similar ______ Sam’s.A. with ; toB. from ; toC. with ; asD. from ; as3.--- Susan，you’re reading a newspaper. Is there _______ in it ？--- Yes. It is mainly about The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation（"一带一路"国际合作高峰论坛）.A. new anythingB. new everythingC. anything newD. everything new4.The new film is _______. It tells us that friends are important in our life.A. meaninglessB. comfortableC. educationalD. difficult5.This TV program is the ______ of all. I can’t really stand it.A. worstB. bestC. mostD. least6.--- Lisa，______ do you eat hamburgers？--- Hardly ever. They’re not healthy.A. How oftenB. How muchC. How longD. How far7.Many students like Mary but I don’t like her. She only thinks of herself and doesn’t ______ others.A. find outB. worry aboutC. care aboutD. bring out8.---I ______ what the weather is like these days in your city.--- It’s sunny and warm.A. wonderB. knowC. expectD. hope9.The old woman was very tired with a heavy bag，so my parents ________ to help her.A. all runB. all ranC. both ranD. both run10She plans _______ some coffee in the supermarket this afternoon.A. buyB. buysC. to buyD. buying三．完形填空Jeanie is the most beautiful girl in my class. When she first came to my class，almost ___11___ liked her. But now she has no friends. Why Because she always ___12___at others.“Jake is funny in the big jacket. Sally is ___13___because she is too fat. And Tony is the funniest. Look at his hair…”Jeanie and I were good friends in the past. I knew she was mean （刻薄的），but I did n’t ___14___ as long as she was good to me. ___15___，one thing made me change （改变）my idea.One day I wanted to ___16___Jeanie. So I went to her house without （没有）telling her. There I heard her talking to someone on the phone about___17___“Alice is boring. I don’t like her that much.”I couldn’t believe Jeanie was mean to me！I ran back home ___18___. When I got home，Mom was cooking in the kitchen. I told her everything. She said，“Jeanie has good ___19___，but she is mean. If you stay with her for long，you will be a person ___20___ her . I knew what I should do. From then on，I stayed away from Jeanie.11. A. everyone B. someone C. anyone D. no one12. A. looks B. shouts C. arrives D. laughs13. A. smarter B. taller C. funnier D. earlier14. A. care B. think C. know D. find15. A. If B. However C. Because D. Although16. A. forget B. surprise C. wonder D. share17. A. me B. her C. them D. us18. A. easily B. clearly C. quickly D. loudly19. A. grades B. mind C. looks D. body20. A. for B. about C. from D. like四. 阅读理解AWho is your best friendJack: My best friend is Albert. He is an outgoing boy with black hair and brown eyes. I’m fifteen. He is one year older than me. We both love sports. And we have the same dream—to be a sports star.Mary: My best friend is Nancy. She is a kind，beautiful and funny girl. We live in the same village，and we ride our bicycles to school together every day. We are in the same school but in different classes.Lily: Elya is my best friend. She is a tall girl with long hair and big eyes. We look the same in many ways，but we have different characters. Elya is quiet and shy. I’m outgoing and funny. So I often tell jokes to make her laugh. Tom: My best friend is Mike. We met each other in the art club two years ago. He is as old as me，but a little taller. We both love art，but he draws better than me. We both love watching movies，too. We often go to the cinema together on weekends.21. How old is AlbertA. Thirteen.B. Fourteen.C. Fifteen.D. Sixteen.22. What does the underlined w ord “characters” mean in ChineseA. 爱好B. 性格C. 职业D. 理想23. Which of the following is TRUE？A. Jack wants to be a music star.B. Mary and Nancy are classmates.C. Elya has long hair and big eyes.D. Tom is better at drawing than Mike.BWallace had a different summer vacation. He went to visit his aunt by train. On the half way，some cowboys（牛仔）got on the train. They took Wallace to their cow camp and asked Wallace to join them. Wallace thought it was exciting and said yes. He wrote to his aunt and told her that he would be there soon. Then he started to learn to be a cowboy. He put on new clothes，learned to ride a horse and make a fire. At last，he called his aunt to visit him. When she was there，the horses went mad（发疯的）. Wallace tried his best to save his aunt. He felt like he was a hero. Hey，stop here！Is it true？Sorry，it is not. The English teacher asked the class to write a story about their summer vacation. Wallace didn’t want to talk about his boring vacation，so he made up the story. Isn’t it fun？24. What did Wallace feel about being a cowboy？A. He felt worried.B. He felt tired.C. He felt excited.D. He felt bored.25. What did Wallace learn to do in the cow campA. To wash clothes.B. To ride a horse.C. To feed horses.D. To cook dinner.26. Why did Wallace feel like he was a heroA. He grew tall and handsome.B. He could make a fire.C. He saved his aunt.D. He had a wonderful vacation.27. What does the second paragraph tell us？A. Wallace didn’t finish his homework.B. Wallace enjoyed his summer vacation.C. Wallace dislikes his English teacher.D. Wallace made up the story by himself.CAs a middle school student，you may have more subjects and homework. Getting good grades seems to be more difficult. Do you know good study habits can help you do well in studyMany students like reading or studying while listening to music and using the Internet. However，a study（研究）shows that these things stop students from studying well. So if you want to study better，leave your computer and smart phone （aside （在一边）.Many teachers think it’s a good idea to find a classmate to do homework together with. The classmate can help you if you miss some classes. And you can help each other when you have some problems.You may have lots of homework and you have to stay up late to finish it. A study says that middle school students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. So，to follow the teachers in class the next day，do have enough sleep.28. What is the passage talking aboutA. Good grades.B. Middle school students.C. Healthy living habits.D. Good study habits.29. What do we learn from the second paragraphA. Listening to music helps study well.B. Using the Internet helps study well.C. It’s bad to study while listening to music.D. It’s good to study while using the Internet.30. What does “it” in the fourth paragraph refer to？A. Sleep.B. Homework.C. The phone.D. The computer.31. What can we learn from the passageA. Middle school students need enough sleep.B. Middle school students all love music.C. Middle school students need more free time.D. Middle school students should exercise more.DSome kids love computer games and spend too much time on them. They often hear Mom or Dad shout at them，“Enough！Turn off the computer and find some other things to do！”Their parents are right. Why？If you’re always playing computer games，you won’t get enough exercise，so you may become fat. And if you spend too much time playing computer games，you’ll have less time to make friends or do your h omework. What’s more，if you play computer games often，you may get angry easily and fight with others often.But here’s the good news: Playing computer games for a short time can be OK. Just choose （选择）some good games and spend no more than two hours a day. Play the games for your age. You can play with your mom，dad or even your grandma together. It’s a good way to relax.32. What does the underlined phrase “Turn off” mean？A. 移动B. 修理C. 关闭D. 出售33. What does the second paragraph tell us？A. Parents are always right.B. We must spend more time on homework.C. How to make friends on the Internet.D. Why computer games are bad for you.34. What is the good news about playing computer gamesA. We can play computer games with our family.B. It is just OK to play computer games for some time.C. Playing computer games is good for the mind.D. Parents like playing computer games too.35 What is the best title of the passage？A. When do you play computer games？B. Good news for youC. Are computer games good or bad for kidsD. Kids all love computer games五.情景交际.从方框中选择适当的句子补全对话.（其中有两项多余）A：Hi，Anna.Did you watch the news on TV last night？B：Yes，I did.________36________A：But I can't stand it.__________37__________B：You should watch it because you can know what's going on around the world through the news. A：I don't care it at all.I watch sports shows on TV every night.B：__________38__________A：Yes，very much.I play sports every day.B：__________39__________A：I like soccer best.________40________B：Sounds great！A. Do you like sportsB. When do you often watch sports shows？C. I watch news every night.D. I want to be a soccer star one day.E. Do you have a soccer ball？F. What's your favorite sportG. I think it is too boring.六．词汇运用用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子41. Here _________（be ）some dumplings for you .42. We should brush （刷）our teeth _______________（two）a day.43. I can do it better with _______________（little）money .44 I ____________ （true ）love my family.45. It’s good to relax by _______________ （use ）the internet.46. No one helped me .I learned it by ____________________（I ）.47. I think Xiyangyang is as ___________________（famous ）as Mickey Mouse .48. My brother and I ______________ （try）paragliding last summer vacation .第二节短文填词阅读下面短文，根据中文、首字母音标或语境的提示，在每个空格内填入适当的单词或短语，使其内容通顺、意思完整.Being outgoing ________49________（对……有好处）your life . People like to meet lots of people and have more fun in life . ________50________（事实上），being outgoing is not ____51____ hard ____71___ （和……一样）you think .Even shy people can be outgoing . You can start to become outgoing with your best friend or a group of （一群）friends . But the real challenge （挑战）comes when you meet strange （陌生的）people or new friends . Smile （微笑）more ，and they will return（归还，返回）your smile . In this way ，you m_____52_____ have some talks . Start a talk . Just a simple “Hello！” _____53_____ “How is it going ？” is a good start. If you want to have interesting talks ，you should read news in newspapers and surf the Internet for new________54________[infə＇meiʃn] and then keep it in mind .The easiest way to become more outgoing is going out .This is also the most important step （步骤）.______55______（只要）you would like to do that ，you can go to a park ，beach ，club ，party or any other place ，and you may make new friends there .56.书面表达.Tom和Jack 是好朋友，根据表格写出Tom和Jack 的相同点和不同点.要求：1.适当应用比较级和最高级.2.字数60—80.可以适当发挥.3.开头已给出，不计入总词数.Tom and Jack are good friends ._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________.答案与解析一、听力部分听录音，根据各题要求选择最佳答案，并将代表正确答案的字母写在题前的括号内.每项内容读两遍.第一节听音识图，听下面的五段对话，.选择与对话内容相一致的图片.A. B. C. D. E.1.________2._________3._________4.________5.________第二节听下面几段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个问题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题.6. What does the boy’s brother think of Keep RunningA. It’s insteresting.B. It’s exciting.C. It’s boring.7. What does the girl think of Deng ChaoA. She thinks he is careful.B. She thinks he is funny.C. She thinks he is kind.听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题.8. What will they do this Saturday？A. Go shopping.B. Go to the movies.C. Go swimming.9. How will they get there？A. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.10. When will they meetA. At 10:00 am.B. At 10:30 am.C. At 11:00 am.听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题.11. How often does Ben eat junk foodA. Never.B. Hardly ever.C. Sometimes.12. Why doesn’t Ben like junk food？A. Because it’s expenience.B. Because it’s bad for his health.C. Because it doesn’t taste good.13. What does the girl usually do when she stays up lateA. She usually watches movies.B. She usually does some shopping online.C. She usually reads or writes something.听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题.14. What does Mike plan to do tonight？A. He plans to watch a comedy.B. He plans to eat outC. He plans to go to bed early.15. What does the girl think of comedies？A. She can’t stand them .B. She doesn’t mind them.C. She loves them.16. What TV show does the girl like to watchA. Talent shows.B. Comedies.C. Cartoons.听下面一段对话，回答第17至20题.17. When did they go to ShanghaiA. In April.B. In May.C. In June.18. What did Grace buy for her brotherA. A schoolbag.B. A hat.C. A coat.19. How long did they stay in Shanghai？A For five days. B. For a week. C. For ten days.20. What did they plan to do the next year？A. They planned to move to Shanghai.B. They planned to learn to make Baozi.C. They planned to visit Shanghai again.二．单项选择1.You did _____ good job because you helped us get lots of useful information on _____ Internet.A. a; anB. /；anC. / ; theD. a ; the【答案】D【解析】【详解】句意：你做的真棒因为你帮助我们在互联网上获取了好多有用的信息.do a good job为固定短语“做得好”，由于Internet为专有名词，前面通常加定冠词the，也可将on the Internet作为固定短语“在互联网上”来记忆，故选D.2.---Tom’s hat is different _______ Sam’s. ---But I think Tom’s is similar ______ Sam’s.A. with ; toB. from ; toC. with ; asD. from ; as【答案】B【解析】【详解】句意：-汤姆的帽子与山姆的不同.-但是我认为汤姆的帽子与山姆的相似.选项中的词均可作为介词.with常表示“具有、带有”；to“到…时/地”；from“来自…自从…”；as“作为”本题考查固定短语be different from“与…不同”和be similar to“与…相似”，根据语境，故选B项.【点睛】重点考点be different from“与...相同”的反义短语为the same as“与…相同”.3.--- Susan，you’re reading a newspaper. Is t here _______ in it ？--- Yes. It is mainly about The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation（"一带一路"国际合作高峰论坛）.A. new anythingB. new everythingC. anything newD. everything new【答案】C【解析】【详解】句意：-Susan，你正在读报纸.上面有什么新鲜事吗？-是的，有.它主要是关于"一带一路"国际合作高峰论坛的（新闻）.选项中anything，everything为复合不定代词，前者意为“一些事，任何事”，常用于否定和疑问句中，后者表示“所有事，每件事”；new为形容词“新的，新鲜的”.形容词修饰复合不定代词时要后置，再结合语境可知应选C项.4.The new film is _______. It tells us that friends are important in our life.A. meaninglessB. comfortableC. educationalD. difficult【答案】C【解析】【详解】句意：新电影是有教育意义的.它告诉我们朋友在我们生活中很重要.A毫无意义的；B舒服的；C 有教育意义的；D困难的.根据It tells us that friends are important in our life.可知电影应是有教育意义的，故选C.5.This TV program is the ______ of all. I can’t really stand it.A. worstB. bestC. mostD. least【答案】A【解析】【详解】句意：这个电视节目是所有电视节目中最差的.我真的不能忍受它.A项为bad的最高级形式“最差的”；B项为good的最高级形式“最好的”；C项为many或much的最高级形式“最多的”；D项为little 的最高级形式“最少的”.根据后文I can’t really stand it.可知电影应是最差的，故选A.【点睛】本题需要注意易错点：little的比较级为less，最高级为least；bad/badly的比较级为worse，最高级为worst；good/well的比较级为better，最高级为best.6.--- Lisa，______ do you eat hamburgers？--- Hardly ever. They’re not healthy.A. How oftenB. How muchC. How longD. How far【答案】A【解析】【详解】句意：-Lisa，你多久吃一次汉堡包？-几乎不吃.它们不健康.A“多久一次”；B“多少；多少钱”；C“多长时间”；D“多远”.答语Hardly ever.意为“几乎从不”，表示事件发生的频率，故应使用how often 进行提问，故选A.【点睛】注意区分包含How的疑问短语的含义及用法：How often“多久一次”，对事件发生的频率提问，其答语常为once a week，three times a month等；How much“多少；多少钱”，对不可数名词的数量进行提问，如How much water do you want？也可对物品的价格进行提问，如How much is your pen？你的钢笔多少钱？How long“多长，多长时间”可以对物体的长短进行提问，也可对时间的长短进行提问，其答语常为一段时间.如：-How long will you stay there？–A week. -你将在那待多长时间？一星期.How far“多远”，对距离进行提问，其答语通常表示距离.例如：How far is it from your home to school？Five kilometers. 从你家到学校有多远5千米.7.Many students like Mary but I don’t like her. She only thinks of herself and doesn’t ______ others.A. find outB. worry aboutC. care aboutD. bring out【答案】C【解析】【详解】句意：很多学生喜欢Mary，但是我不喜欢她.她只想着她自己，并且不关心其他人.A“查明，弄清”；B“担忧”；C“关心、在乎”；D“使显现出”.根据前句She only thinks of herself可知“我”不喜欢她的原因是她不关心他人，故选C.8.---I ______ what the weather is like these days in your city.--- It’s sunny and warm.A. wonderB. knowC. expectD. hope【答案】A【解析】【详解】句意：-我想知道你的城市这些的天气是怎么样的.-晴朗且温暖.A想知道、想弄明白；B知道；C期待；D希望.选项中四个动词后面都可以接宾语从句，根据语境及答语“晴朗且温暖”可知应选A项.【点睛】wonder和know均为及物动词，其后通常接宾语从句.由于wonder本身词义为“想知道，想弄清楚”，所以其后的宾语从句通常具有疑问含义；而know词义为“知道”，其后的宾语从句通常没有疑问含义.expect和hope均为及物动词，其后可接宾语从句，也可接to do不定式作宾语，前者意为“期待、期望”，后者意为“希望”.需要特别强调的是expect后可接人构成固定短语expect （sb）. to do“期待（某人）做某事”，而hope后不可加人，只能构成hope to do短语“希望去做某事”.9.The old woman was very tired with a heavy bag，so my parents ________ to help her.A. all runB. all ranC. both ranD. both run【答案】C【解析】【详解】句意：老妇人拿着重重的包很累，所以我的父母两个人都跑去帮助她.选项中both意为“两者都”，all意为“（三者及以上）都”.两者在句中均要置于实义动词之前，助动词、be动词、情态动词之后，根据句中的was可知本句为一般过去时态，且结合语境可知父母两人都去帮助她，故应选C项.10.She plans _______ some coffee in the supermarket this afternoon.A. buyB. buysC. to buyD. buying【答案】C【解析】【详解】句意：他计划今天下午去超市买一些咖啡.选项中buy为实义动词“买”Abuy 动词原形；Bbuys 单三形式；Cto buy动词不定式形式；Dbuying动名词或现在分词形式.plan to do为固定短语“计划做某事”，根据语境及短语要求，应选C项.三．完形填空Jeanie is the most beautiful girl in my class. When she first came to my class，almost ___11___liked her. But now she has no friends. Why Because she always ___12___at others.“Jake is funny in the big jacket. Sally is ___13___because she is too fat. And Tony is the funniest. Look at his hair…”Jeanie and I were good friends in the past. I knew she was mean （刻薄的），but I didn’t ___14___as long as she was good to me. ___15___，one thing made me change （改变）my idea.One day I wanted to ___16___Jeanie. So I went to her house without （没有）telling her. There I heard her talking to someone on the phone about___17___“Alice is boring. I don’t like her that much.”I couldn’t believe Jeanie was mean to me！I ran back home ___18___. When I got home，Mom was cooking in the kitchen. I told her everything. She said，“Jeanie has good ___19___，but she is mean. If you stay with her for long，you will be a person ___20___ her . I knew what I should do. From then on，I stayed away from Jeanie.11. A. everyone B. someone C. anyone D. no one12. A. looks B. shouts C. arrives D. laughs13. A. smarter B. taller C. funnier D. earlier14. A. care B. think C. know D. find15. A. If B. However C. Because D. Although16. A. forget B. surprise C. wonder D. share17. A. me B. her C. them D. us18. A. easily B. clearly C. quickly D. loudly19. A. grades B. mind C. looks D. body20. A. for B. about C. from D. like【答案】11. A 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. D【解析】本文讲述了作者Alice的朋友Jeanie长得好看，但是有些刻薄.她总是嘲笑别人，而且在背后说Alice的不好，所以Alice决定远离她.【11题详解】句意：当她第一次来到我们班时，几乎每个人都喜欢她.A每个人；B有人，某人；C任何人；D没有人.根据前文Jeanie is the most beautiful girl in my class.可知每个人都喜欢她，故选A项.【12题详解】句意：但是现在她没有朋友，为什么？因为她总是嘲笑别人.A看；B叫喊；C到达；D嘲笑.选项中动词均可以与at构成固定短语，look at“看”；shout at“对…大喊”；arrive at“到达（小地点）”；laugh at“嘲笑”.根据后文内容可判断她嘲笑别人，故选D.【13题详解】句意：Sally更加滑稽，因为她太胖了.A更聪明；B更高；C更滑稽；D更早.根据后文too fat可知Sally被嘲笑很滑稽，故选C.【14题详解】句意：我知道她很刻薄，但是只要她对我好，我没有在意.A关心、在意；B想、认为；C怎样；D找到.根据句中but可知，本句表转折，选A项最为恰当.【15题详解】句意：然而有一件事使我改变了我想法.A如果、是否；B然而；C因为；D尽管.根据语境可知“之前我并不在乎Jeanie的刻薄”，与“一件事使她改变了想法”是转折关系，故应选B项.【16题详解】句意：一天我想去给Jeanie一个惊喜.所以去她家前没有告诉她.A忘记；B惊讶、惊喜；C想知道；D分享.根据So I went to her house without （没有）telling her.可知我想给她一个惊喜，故选B.【17题详解】句意：我听到她正在电话上与人谈论关于我的（事情）.A我；B她；C他们；D我们.根据“Alice is boring. I don’t like her that much.” I couldn’t believe Jeanie was mean to me！可知答案应选A项.【18题详解】句意：我不能相信她对我这么刻薄.我快速地跑回家.A容易地；B清晰地；C快速地；D大声地.根据I couldn’t believe Jeanie was mean to me！可知我很生气，并快速地跑回了家，故选C.【19题详解】句意：Jeanie长得好看，但是她很刻薄.A成绩；B头脑；C外貌；D身体.根据Jeanie is the most beautiful girl in my class.和I knew she was mean （刻薄的）可知她虽然外貌好看，但是刻薄，故此处应选C项.【20题详解】句意：如果你跟她在一起很长时间，你将会成为像她一样的人.A为了；对于；B关于、大约；C来自于；D 像.四个选项均为介词，根据语境可判断此处应选介词like，故选D.四. 阅读理解AWho is your best friend？Jack: My best friend is Albert. He is an outgoing boy with black hair and br own eyes. I’m fifteen. He is one year older than me. We both love sports. And we have the same dream—to be a sports star.Mary: My best friend is Nancy. She is a kind，beautiful and funny girl. We live in the same village，and we ride our bicycles to school together every day. We are in the same school but in different classes.Lily: Elya is my best friend. She is a tall girl with long hair and big eyes. We look the same in many ways，but we have different characters. Elya is quiet and shy. I’m outgoing and funny. So I often tell jokes to make her laugh. Tom: My best friend is Mike. We met each other in the art club two years ago. He is as old as me，but a little taller. We both love art，but he draws better than me. We both love watching movies，too. We often go to the cinema together on weekends.21. How old is Albert？A. Thirteen.B. Fourteen.C. Fifteen.D. Sixteen.22. What does the underlined word “characters” mean in Chinese？A. 爱好B. 性格C. 职业D. 理想23. Which of the following is TRUEA. Jack wants to be a music star.B. Mary and Nancy are classmates.C. Elya has long hair and big eyes.D. Tom is better at drawing than Mike.【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C【解析】本文内容是四个人Jack，Mary，Lily和Tom对自己最好朋友的介绍.【21题详解】细节理解题.句意：Albert多大年纪？A13岁；B14岁；C15岁；D16岁.根据I’m fif teen. He is one year older than me. 可知Jack15岁，他的朋友Albert比他大一岁，故应选D.【22题详解】词义猜测题.句意：划线部分单词“characters”的中文意思是？根据We look the same in many ways，but we have different characters. Elya is quiet and shy. I’m outgoing and funny.可知Elya和Lily在性格方面有所不同，故应选B.【23题详解】句意：哪一项陈述是正确的？A项Jack想要成为一名音乐明星；B项Mary和Nancy是同班同学；C项Elya 长着长头发和大眼睛；D项Tom比Mike擅长画画.根据Jack的叙述And we have the same dream—to be a sports star.可知他想成为一名体育明星，故A错；根据We are in the same school but in different classes.可知Mary与Nancy同校并不同班，故B错；根据Lily的叙述She is a tall girl with long hair and big eyes.可知C项正确；根据Tom的陈述We both love art，but he draws better than me.可知Mike要比Tom更擅长画画，故D 错.BWallace had a different summer vacation. He went to visit his aunt by train. On the half way，some cowboys（牛仔）got on the train. They took Wallace to their cow camp and asked Wallace to join them. Wallace thought it was exciting and said yes. He wrote to his aunt and told her that he would be there soon. Then he started to learn to be a cowboy. He put on new clothes，learned to ride a horse and make a fire. At last，he called his aunt to visit him. When she was there，the horses went mad（发疯的）. Wallace tried his best to save his aunt. He felt like he was a hero. Hey，stop here！Is it true？Sorry，it is not. The English teacher asked the class to write a story about their summer vacation. Wallace didn’t want to talk about his boring vacation，so he made up the story. Isn’t it fun？24. What did Wallace feel about being a cowboy？A. He felt worried.B. He felt tired.C. He felt excited.D. He felt bored.25. What did Wallace learn to do in the cow camp？A. To wash clothes.B. To ride a horse.C. To feed horses.D. To cook dinner.26. Why did Wallace feel like he was a hero？A. He grew tall and handsome.B. He could make a fire.C. He saved his aunt.D. He had a wonderful vacation.27. What does the second paragraph tell us？A. Wallace didn’t finish his homework.B. Wallace enjoyed his summer vacation.C. Wallace dislikes his English teacher.D. Wallace made up the story by himself.【答案】24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D【解析】本文讲述了英语老师要求Wallace写一篇关于自己暑假的作文，他不想写这样的内容，结果自己编了一个成为牛仔的故事.【24题详解】细节理解题.句意：Wallace作为一名牛仔感觉如何？A他感觉焦虑；B他感觉劳累；C他感觉兴奋；D他感觉无聊.根据Wallace thought it was exciting and said yes.可知他对作为一名牛仔很兴奋，故选C项.【25题详解】细节理解题.句意：Wallace在奶牛营学习做了什么？A洗衣服；B骑马；C喂马；D做晚饭.根据He put on new clothes，learned to ride a horse and make a fire.可知他学习了骑马和生火，故应选B项.【26题详解】细节理解题.句意：为什么Wallace感觉他是个英雄？A长得高有帅气；B能生火；C他救了他姑姑；D他度过了一个美好的假期.根据When she was there，the horses went mad（发疯的）. Wallace tried his best to save his aunt. He felt like he was a hero. 可知马发疯了，她尽全力救他的姑姑，所以觉得自己是个英雄，故选C. 【27题详解】推理判断题.句意：文章第二段告诉了我们什么？A项Wallace没有完成他的作业；B项Wallace喜欢他的暑假；C项Wallace不喜欢他的英语老师；D项Wallace自己编了故事.根据第二段The English teacher asked the class to write a story about their summer vacation.可知老师让写关于暑假的作文，结果Wallace不想写这个内容，而自己编了一个故事，故应选D.CAs a middle school student，you may have more subjects and homework. Getting good grades seems to be more difficult. Do you know good study habits can help you do well in studyMany students like reading or studying while listening to music and using the Internet. However，a study（研究）shows that these things stop students from studying well. So if you want to study better，leave your computer and smart phone （aside （在一边）.Many teachers think it’s a good idea to find a cla ssmate to do homework together with. The classmate can help you if you miss some classes. And you can help each other when you have some problems.You may have lots of homework and you have to stay up late to finish it. A study says that middle school students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. So，to follow the teachers in class the next day，do have enough sleep.28. What is the passage talking aboutA. Good grades.B. Middle school students.C. Healthy living habits.D. Good study habits.29. What do we learn from the second paragraphA. Listening to music helps study well.B. Using the Internet helps study well.C. It’s bad to study while listening to music.D. It’s good to study while using the Internet.30. What does “it” in the fourth paragr aph refer to？A. Sleep.B. Homework.C. The phone.D. The computer.31. What can we learn from the passageA. Middle school students need enough sleep.B. Middle school students all love music.C. Middle school students need more free time.D. Middle school students should exercise more.【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A【解析】本文主要阐述好的学习习惯的重要性，包括中学生应该保证充足的睡眠，从而保证学习质量.【28题详解】主旨归纳题.句意：文章主要讨论什么话题？A好成绩；B中学生；C健康的生活习惯；D好的学习习惯.根据文中的设问Do you know good study habits can help you do well in study？可知全文描述的应是好的学习习。

外研版英语初二上学期期中试题与参考答案(2024-2025学年)

2024-2025学年外研版英语初二上学期期中自测试题与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、What does the speaker say about their favorite animal?A. It is a cat.B. It is a dog.C. It is a bird.D. It is a fish.Answer: BExplanation: The speaker mentions that their favorite animal is a dog, which is option B.2、How does the weather feel like today according to the conversation?A. Hot and sunny.B. Cold and rainy.C. Cool and cloudy.D. Warm and windy.Answer: AExplanatio n: In the conversation, the speaker says, “It’s a hot and sunny day today,” which indicates that the weather is hot and sunny, making optionA the correct answer.3、What time does the train leave?A)At 8:00 amB)At 8:30 amC)At 9:00 amAnswer: B) At 8:30 amExpl anation: In the conversation, the woman says, “The next train to downtown leaves at half past eight,” which indicates that the correct departure time is 8:30 am.4、Why can’t the man go to the party?A)He has to work late.B)He is not feeling well.C)He has another appointment.Answer: A) He has to work late.Explanation: The man explains, “I’m sorry, but I have to stay at the office until late tonight because we have a big project deadline coming up.” This means he cannot attend the party due to his work obligations.5、What does the man want to do this weekend?A. Go hikingB. Visit a museumC. Watch a movieAnswer: C. Watch a movieExplanation: In the conversation, the man expresses his desire to watch anew action film at the cinema because he has heard good reviews about it. This clearly indicates that his plan for the weekend is to see a movie, not to go hiking or visit a museum.6、Where are the two speakers?A. In a restaurantB. At a bus stopC. In a bookstoreAnswer: A. In a restaurantExplanation: The dialogue provides contextual clues such as one speaker asking for the menu and the other suggesting they try the special dish of the day, which strongly implies that the setting is in a restaurant. T here’s no mention of waiting for a bus or looking for books, so options B and C can be ruled out.For a real exam setting, you would provide the audio for each question and then allow students to choose their answers after listening. Since we cannot provide actual audio, the above text serves as a written representation of what the questions might entail.7、What activity did the boy suggest doing first during the weekend?A. Going to the moviesB. Visiting a museumC. Attending a birthday partyAnswer: A. Going to the movies.Explanation: In the dialogue, the boy expresses his desire to see the latest superhero film playing at the cinema, suggesting it as the first activity for their weekend plans.8、Why did the girl prefer to visit the museum before going to the movies?A. She wanted to avoid the crowds at the cinema.B. There was a special exhibition she didn’t want to miss.C. She thought the movie would be boring.Answer: B. There was a special exhibition she didn’t want to miss. Explanation: The girl mentioned that there was an exciting science exhibition at the museum that would only be open for one more week, which is why she preferred to go there before catching the movie.9、听力原文：W: Hi, John! How was your weekend?M: Oh, it was great! I went hiking with my friends and we saw some beautiful scenery. We even met a group of squirrels!W: That sounds amazing! What did you do on Sunday?M: On Sunday, I visited the museum with my family. We learned a lot about the history of our country.Question: What did John do on Sunday?A. He went hiking with his friends.B. He visited the museum with his family.C. He met a group of squirrels.D. He went to the beach.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation mentions that John visited the museum with his family on Sunday. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.10、听力原文：W: Hi, Michael! Have you ever tried rock climbing?M: Yes, I have! It’s really exciting and challenging. I fir st started climbing when I was 15. Now, I’m a member of a climbing club.W: That’s impressive! Do you climb often?M: Definitely! I try to go climbing at least once a month. It keeps me fit and gives me a sense of accomplishment.Question: When did Michael first start climbing?A. He started climbing when he was 10.B. He started climbing when he was 15.C. He started climbing when he was 20.D. He started climbing when he was 25.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation states that Michael first started climbing when he was 15. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.11.You are listening to a conversation between two students in the school library.Student A: Hey, have you heard about the new English club that’s starting up this semester?Student B: Yeah, I heard about it. But I’m not sure if I’ll have time to join.What’s it all about?Student A: Well, they’re planning on having different activities every week, like movie nights, language games, and guest speakers.Student B: That sounds interesting. What’s the first activity they’re planning?Student A: They’re starting with a movie night next Friday. They’re showing “The Lion King” and there will be a discussion afterward.Question: What is the first activity planned for the new English club?A) Movie night with a discussionB) Language gamesC) Guest speakersD) Reading clubAnswer: A) Movie night with a discussion解析：通过对话内容可知，新英语俱乐部计划的第一项活动是“周五的电影之夜，之后会有讨论”，所以正确答案是A。

外研版-英语-八上-外研版八上期中英语测试3答案

外研版八上期中英语测试（3）及答案(第I卷选择题部分共80分) （满分120分）一：听力部分：（20分）I听句子，根据所听内容选择最佳应答语。

句子读一遍。

(每小题1分，共5分)1.A. A year ago B. In a year C. For a year2.A Yes, it is B.Yes, it does C. Yes, it has3 A.I’m sweeping the floorB. I did my homeworkC. I was reading a book4. A. Three times B. Three times a year C For three years.5. A. Yes, she likes B No, she hasn’t C Yes, she does.II．听对话，根据所听内容选择最佳答案。

对话读一遍。

（每小题1分，共5分）6. When did John leave university?A. In 1990.B. In 1999C. In 19987.Wh at’s Peter’s favourite subject?A. HistoryB. Maths C Chinese8.What does Dave like doing ?A. Footbale and basketballB.Football and volleyballC. Basketball and volleyball 9: What scared (惊吓) the dirl last night?A.A catB. A dogC. A bird10. What will Mark do this afternoon ?A. Go swimmingB. Go fishingC. Go to visit his uncle.III. 听对话，根据所听内容选择最佳答案。

对话读两遍。

外研版英语初二上学期期中试卷与参考答案

外研版英语初二上学期期中模拟试卷与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.A. The weather is sunny today.B. It’s going to rain later.C. We should take an umbrella.Answer: BExplanation: The dialogue likely mentions a change in the weather, indicating that it will rain later, thus choosing option B.2、Listen to the passage about a school trip and answer the question.Question: What is the main activity planned for the school trip?A. A picnic in the park.B. A visit to the art museum.C. A hiking trip in the mountains.Answer: CExplanation: The passage likely discusses the various activities planned for the trip, with a focus on a hiking trip in the mountains, making option C the correct answer.3、What does the boy want to do after school?A. Play basketball.B. Go to the library.C. Visit a friend.Answer: A. Play basketball.Explanation: In the audio clip, the boy mentions he plans to join his friends at the basketball court right after school ends. This indicates his intention clearly.4、Why can’t the girl join the boy’s plan?A. She has homework to finish.B. She is not interested in sports.C. She needs to go home early today.Answer: A. She has homework to finish.Explanation: The girl responds that although she would like to join, she must complete her homework first because there is a lot of it today. This shows that her academic responsibilities take precedence over social activities.5、Question: What is the weather like in Beijing today?A. It’s sunny.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s rainy.Answer: CExplanation: The question asks about the weather in Beijing. The correct answer is “It’s rainy” because the weather forecast mentioned in the listening passage says it will be rainy today.6、Question: How many students in the class are going to the science museum?A. 20 students.B. 25 students.C. 30 students.Answer: AExplanation: This question is about the number of students in the class who are planning to go to the science museum. According to the listening passage, 20 students are going, so the correct answer is “20 students.”7、Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.(Plays the dialogue)Dialogue:M: Hey, Sarah, would you like to go to the movies this weekend?W: I’d love to, but I’m quite busy. I have to study for my math test on Monday. M: Oh, that’s too bad. How about we study together then? Maybe we can m ake it fun!W: That sounds like a good idea!Question: What will Sarah do instead of going to the movies?A. She will study for her math test.B. She will go to the movies another day.C. She will watch a movie at home.Answer: A. She will study for her math test.Explanation: From the dialogue, it is clear that Sarah has a math test coming up on Monday and she prioritizes studying over going to the movies. However, she does agree to study with the man who invited her to the movies, making the experience potentially more enjoyable.8、Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer to the question you hear.(Plays the conversation)Conversation:W: Tom, did you finish your homework for Mr. Brown?M: Not yet, I’ve been so busy with the soccer practice. Can you help me with the last problem?W: Sure, let me see… Okay, here’s what you need to do…Question: Why hasn’t Tom finished his homework?A. He forgot about it.B. He was busy with soccer practice.C. He didn’t understand the assignment.Answer: B. He was busy with soccer practice.Explanation: The man mentions that he has been busy with soccer practice, which explains why he hasn’t finished his homework for Mr.Brown. The woman offers to help him complete the last problem, indicating that he had made some progress but not finished due to his commitments to soccer practice.9.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekendplans.A. What are they planning to do this weekend?B. Who is planning to visit the museum?C. Where are they going to go hiking?D. What is the weather like for the weekend?Answer: A. What are they planning to do this weekend?Explanation: The question asks about the students’ weekend plans, which is the main topic of the conversation.10.You listen to a short interview with a local author about her new book.A. What is the author’s name?B. What is the book about?C. When will the book be released?D. Where is the author from?Answer: B. What is the book about?Explanation: The question focuses on the content of the author’s new book, which is the central topic of the interview.11、What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and studentB. Shopkeeper and customerC. Mother and sonAnswer: B. Shopkeeper and customerExplanation: In the dialogue, one speaker asks about the price of an itemand the other provides details about different options available, which indicates a transactional relationship typical of a shopkeeper and customer interaction.12、What does the woman suggest the man should buy?A. A blue sweaterB. A red jacketC. A pair of jeansAnswer: A. A blue sweaterExplanation: The woman in the conversation recommends the blue sweater because it matches well with the man’s favorite color and would look good on him according to her professional opinion.13.You hear a conversation between two friends at the library.A. The man is borrowing books for a school project.B. The woman is looking for information on a specific topic.C. The friends are discussing a book they both read.Answer: BExplanation: The woman mentions that she needs information for her history class, indicating that she is looking for information on a specific topic.14.You listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student in the school office.A. The student is requesting a day off due to illness.B. The teacher is discussing grades with the student.C. The student is inquiring about the school’s dress code.Answer: AExplanation: The student explains that they are feeling unwell and asks if they can have the day off, which suggests that the student is requesting a day off due to illness.15.W: Hi, John! How was your science project?M: It was great! We did an experiment on photosynthesis. We planted some seeds in different conditions and observed their growth.Q: What did John do for his science project?A: He did an experiment on photosynthesis.解析：通过对话中John的回答，我们可以得知他进行了一项关于光合作用的实验。

外研版英语初二上学期期中试卷及解答参考

外研版英语初二上学期期中复习试卷及解答参考一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、What does the boy want for breakfast?A) Toast and tea.B) A sandwich and coffee.C) Pancakes and orange juice.Answer: C) Pancakes and orange juice.Explanation: In the dialogue, the mother asks the boy what he would like to eat in the morning. The boy responds by saying he’s craving something sweet and not too heavy, which leads him to request pancakes. He also mentions that he’d prefer orange juice t o wash it down rather than a heavier drink like milk or coffee.2、Where did the girl lose her backpack?A) At the library.B) On the school bus.C) In the park.Answer: A) At the library.Explanation: During the conversation between the girl and her friend, she recalls the last place she remembers having her backpack with her was when she was studying at the library. She mentioned she had taken it off to sit morecomfortably and must have forgotten to take it with her when she left.3.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. They are discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and answer the following question:How does Alice feel about Bob’s suggestion for the weekend?A. ExcitedB. UninterestedC. SadD. AnnoyedAnswer: AExplanation: In the conversation, Alice responds with enthusiasm to Bob’s suggestion, indicating that she is excited about it.4.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about a school project. The student is asking for clarification on the requirements. Listen and answer the following question:What does the teacher say is the deadline for the project?A. Next FridayB. Two weeks from todayC. This FridayD. Next MondayAnswer: BExplanation: The teacher explicitly states that the project is due two weeksfrom today, which corresponds to option B.5、Listen to the conversation and answer the question.M: Hi, Lisa, how was your trip to Beijing last weekend?W: It was amazing! I saw the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Do you know what I found most surprising?M: No, what was it?W: The Great Wall is so huge that I couldn’t even see the end of it from one side. It’s like a giant snake winding through the mountains.Question: What was the woman most surprised about her trip to Beijing?A. The Forbidden City.B. The Great Wall.C. The mountains.D. The weather.Answer: BExplanation: The woman mentions that she found the Great Wall “so huge that I couldn’t even see the end of it from one side,” indicating that it was the most surprising aspect of her trip.6、Listen to the passage and complete the following sentence.The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate. It allows us to connect with people from all over the world in just a few clicks. One of the most popular ways to communicate online is through social media platforms. These platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, helping us stay connected withfriends, family, and colleagues. However, they can also have negative effects on our mental health if used excessively. It is important to maintain a healthy balance between online and offline activities.Question: What is one of the most popular ways to communicate online?A. Email.B. Video calls.C. Social media platforms.D. Instant messaging.Answer: CExplanation: The passage directly states, “One of the most popular ways to communicate online is through social media platforms.”7.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. They are discussing their weekend plans.Alice: Hi Bob, do you have any plans for the weekend?Bob: Yeah, actually, I’m planning to go hiking in the mountains.Alice: That sounds amazing! Are you going alone?Bob: No, I’m bringing along a group of friends.Alice: How long do you think it will take to complete the hike?Bob: It should take us about 4 hours to get to the top and then another 3 hours to come back down.Question: How long will Bob and his friends be hiking in total?A) 7 hoursB) 6 hoursC) 5 hoursD) 4 hoursAnswer: A) 7 hoursExplanation: Bob mentioned that it would take them 4 hours to reach the top and another 3 hours to come back down, which totals to 7 hours of hiking.8.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student, discussing the student’s grades.Teacher: Hi Sarah, how are your grades so far this semester?Sarah: Hi Mr. Smith, they’re okay. I’m a bit worried about my math grade.Teacher: I see. What’s the issue?Sarah: Well, I’ve been struggling to understand some of the more complex problems.Teacher: I understand. Let’s schedule a study session for next week. We’ll go over the topics you’re having trouble with.Sarah: That sounds great, thank you, Mr. Smith.Question: What does Sarah need help with?A) Her writing skillsB) Her science gradeC) Her math gradeD) Her reading skillsAnswer: C) Her math gradeExplanation: Sarah explicitly mentions that she is worried about her math grade and struggling to understand complex problems, indicating that she needs help with her math grade.9.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher.Student: Professor, I’m really struggling with the new math ass ignment. Could you help me understand it better?Teacher: Of course! The first thing you need to do is to break down the problem into smaller parts. Let’s go through it step by step.Question: What is the student asking the teacher?A. To borrow the teache r’s math book.B. To help with the new math assignment.C. To explain the grading system.D. To cancel the upcoming math test.Answer: BExplanation: The student says, “I’m really struggling with the new math assignment,” which indicates that they are aski ng the teacher for help with their assignment.10.You are listening to a news report about a recent event in the city.Anchor: Good evening, everyone. We have some breaking news to report. A major traffic accident occurred earlier today on Route 5. According to our sources, several vehicles were involved in the collision, and emergency services are currently on the scene.Question: What is the news report primarily about?A. A new shopping center opening in the city.B. A recent traffic accident on Route 5.C. The city’s new recycling program.D. A sports event being held in the city.Answer: BExplanation: The news report specifically mentions a “major traffic accident” and provides details about the incident, such as the location and the involvement of emergency services, making option B the correct answer.11.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, talking about their weekend plans.Question: What does Alice plan to do on Saturday afternoon?A. Go shopping.B. Visit a friend.C. Watch a movie.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Alice says, “I’m planning to visit my friend on Saturday afternoon.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.12.You are listening to a teacher, Mr. Smith, giving instructions to his students about a school project.Question: What are the students supposed to do for the school project?A. Write a report.B. Prepare a presentation.C. Conduct an experiment.Answer: BExplanation: Mr. Smith mentions, “Each group is required to prepare a presentation about the topic.” Hence, the correct answer is B.13.Listen to the conversation between two students, Tom and Lucy, talking about their weekend plans. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.Tom: “Hey Lucy, are you going anywhere this weekend?”Lucy: “Yeah, I’m planning to visit my grandparents. How about you?”Tom: “I’m not sure yet. Maybe I’ll go hiking or stay at home and study.”What is Tom’s current plan for the weekend?A. To visit his grandparents.B. To go hiking.C. To stay at home and study.D. Not mentioned.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, Tom says, “I’m not sure yet. Maybe I’ll go hiking or stay at home and study.” This indicates that he has not decided on his plan yet, but he has mentioned two possibilities: going hiking or staying at home to study. However, since the question asks about his current plan, the correct answer is that his plan is not mentioned.14.Listen to a short passage about different types of sports equipment.Answer the question by choosing the correct option.Question: What is the main purpose of wearing a helmet while playing ice hockey?A. To protect the player’s neck.B. To protect the player’s head.C. To protect the player’s hands.D. To protect the player’s feet.Answer: BExplanation: The passage mentions that wearing a helmet is essential for sports like ice hockey. It states, “A helmet is worn to protect the player’s head from injuries.” Therefor e, the main purpose of wearing a helmet while playing ice hockey is to protect the player’s head.15.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans.Alice: Hey Bob, what are you planning to do this weekend?Bob: I’m thinking of going hiking with a group of friends. How about you, Alice?Alice: That sounds fun! I was actually planning to go to the library to study for my upcoming exams.Question: What is Bob planning to do this weekend?A. Go to the libraryB. Go hiking with friendsC. Study for examsD. Visit a friendAnswer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Bob mentions that he is planning to go hiking with a group of friends, which is option B.16.You are listening to a weather forecast for a major city.Weather Forecast: The weather forecast for today is as follows. It will be partly cloudy with a high of 25 degrees Celsius. There is a 30% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. The wind will be blowing at 10-15 kilometers per hour from the east.Question: What is the expected weather condition in the afternoon?A. ClearB. RainyC. SunnyD. CloudyAnswer: BExplanation: The weather forecast states that there is a 30% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon, indicating that the weather will be rainy.17.You are listening to a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.Student A: Hi, Mark. What are you doing this weekend?Student B: Oh, I’m planning to go hiking in the mountains. It’s supposed tobe a beautiful day.Student A: That sounds great! Are you going alone?Student B: No, I’m bringing my sister along. She’s an experienced hiker. Student A: Wow, that’s impressive. I wish I had someone to go with me. Student B: Well, maybe next time. How about you? What are your plans? Student A: I’m actually going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. It’s been a while since I’ve seen them.Student B: That’s a nice way to spend your weekend. Enjoy your time with them!Question: What is Mark planning to do this weekend?A) Visit his grandparentsB) Go hiking with his sisterC) Spend time aloneD) Have a party with friendsAnswer: B) Go hiking with his sisterExplanation: In the conversation, Mark mentions that he is planning to go hiking in the mountains and he will be bringing his sister along, indicating that the correct answer is B) Go hiking with his sister.18.You are listening to a radio report about a new health trend.Narrator: According to recent studies, there’s a new health trend that’s gaining popularity. It’s called “Forest Bathing,” or “Shinrin-Yoku” in Japanese. This practice involves spending time in nature, particularly in forests, to improve mental and physical health.Question: What is the new health trend called?A) Nature WalkB) Forest BathingC) Shinrin-YokuD) Outdoor FitnessAnswer: B) Forest BathingExplanation: The radio report specifically mentions “Forest Bathing” as the new health trend, so the correct answer is B) Forest Bathing. The other options are not mentioned in the report.19.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alex and Sam. They are discussing their weekend plans.Alex: “Hey Sam, what are you doing this weekend?”Sam: “I’m thinking of going hiking in the mountains. How about you?”Alex: “That sounds great! I was planning to visit my grandparents. But maybe I can go hiking with you instead.”Sam: “Sure, I’d love that! We can make it a double adventure.”Question: What is Alex originally planning to do this weekend?A) Visit his grandparentsB) Go hikingC) Go to the mountainsD) Have a double adventureAnswer: A) Visit his grandparentsExplanation: The question asks about Alex’s original plan. In the conversation, Alex mentions, “I was planning to visit my grandparents,” indicating that this was his original plan before considering hiking with Sam.20.You are listening to a weather report for the city of New York.Weather Report: “The current temperature in New York is 15 degrees Celsius. There is a 70% chance of rain in the next few hours. The wind is blowing at 10 kilometers per hour from the northeast. Temperatures will drop to around 10 degrees overnight.”Question: What will the temperature be overnight in New York?A) 15 degrees CelsiusB) 10 degrees CelsiusC) 5 degrees CelsiusD) 20 degrees CelsiusAnswer: B) 10 degrees CelsiusExplanation: The weather report states, “Temperatures will drop to around 10 degrees overnight,” which directly answers the question about the overnight temperature in New York.二、阅读理解（30分）Reading ComprehensionPassage:In the small town of Maplewood, there was once a lively library that wasthe heart of the community. The library was known for its wide variety of books, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere. However, over the years, the library faced many challenges, including a declining number of visitors and financial difficulties.One day, a young librarian named Emily decided to take matters into her own hands. She believed that the library needed to adapt to the changing times and attract more people to its doors. With the help of her colleagues, Emily came up with a plan to revitalize the library.They started by hosting a series of events and workshops, including storytelling sessions, book clubs, and art classes. They also introduced new technology, such as e-readers and online resources, to make the library more accessible to the community. As a result, the library began to attract more visitors, and its popularity grew.One of the most successful events was a book fair, which was held in the library’s parking lot. The fair featured a variety of books, from classic literature to the latest bestsellers. Local authors and illustrators were invited to participate, and many people from the community came to support the event. The fair not only generated revenue for the library but also brought the community together.As the library’s popularity grew, Emily and her colleagues continued to innovate. They started a community garden outside the library, which provided a space for people to learn about gardening and connect with nature. They alsopartnered with local schools to create a reading program that encouraged students to visit the library regularly.Today, the Maplewood Library is thriving. It is a place where people of all ages come to learn, grow, and connect. Thanks to Emily’s vision and determination, the library has become an integral part of the community once again.Questions:1.What was the main problem faced by the Maplewood Library?A. A lack of booksB. A declining number of visitorsC. Financial difficultiesD. A lack of technology2.Which of the following events was NOT part of Emily’s plan to revitalize the library?A. Storytelling sessionsB. Book clubsC. Art classesD. Hosting a movie night3.How did the book fair contribute to the library’s popularity?A. It helped generate revenue for the library.B. It brought the community together.C. It encouraged students to visit the library regularly.D. All of the above.Answers:1.B. A declining number of visitors2.D. Hosting a movie night3.D. All of the above.三、完型填空（15分）Section III: Reading Comprehension (10 points)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one of the words given below. There are two extra words which do not fit into the passage.Last year, my family and I decided to take a trip to the countryside. We were looking forward to a relaxing weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Our plan was to visit a small village that my grandparents had often talked about.On our first morning, we woke up early and had a quick breakfast. After packing our bags, we set off in our car. The journey was longer than we expected, but the beautiful scenery along the way made it worth it. We passed through lush green forests and over rolling hills. The air was fresh and the sky was clear blue.As we arrived in the village, we were greeted by the friendly villagers. They were eager to share their stories and traditions. We spent the afternoon exploring the village, visiting the local market, and trying some deliciouslocal food. One of the highlights was a traditional folk music performance that evening. The music was so captivating that we couldn’t help but dance in the street.However, we soon realized that the weekend was not going to be as relaxing as we had hoped. The village was very lively, with people constantly coming and going. We tried to find a quiet spot to rest, but it was impossible. The noise and activity were overwhelming.1.We were looking forward to a______weekend away from the city.a.peacefulb.noisyc.busyd.quiet2.The journey was______than we expected.a.shorterb.longerc.quickerd.slower3.The scenery along the way was ______.a.boringb.beautifulc.uglyd.confusing4.The villagers were ______.a.unfriendlyb.friendlyc.silentd.distant5.The folk music performance was ______.a.boringb.fascinatingc.monotonousd.annoyingAnswers:1.a. peaceful2.b. longer3.b. beautiful4.b. friendly5.b. fascinating四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、The cat,___________usually sleeps in the sun, is black.A. whichB. thatC. whoD. it答案：A解析：本题考查定语从句的关系词。

外研版英语初二上学期期中试题及解答参考(2024-2025学年)

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1. A. I watch TV. B. I was happy. C.I read a book.2. A. That’s a good idea. B. Yes, I don’t. C. No, I do.3. A. The Great Wall. B. Oxford University. C. Mount Tai.4. A. That’s too bad. B. Never mind. C. Bad luck.5. A. Nothing. B. I’m sorry. C. Yes, I agree with you.（二）录音中有三个句子,每个句子对应一幅图片,每个句子听两遍,然后选择与句子内容相对应的图片。

6.____________7._____________8.______________A B C（三）录音中有五组对话,听对话两遍后,从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

9.How does the boy learn English?A.Write English.B. Speak English.C. Read English.10.What sport does the boy like?A.Tennis.B. Basketball.C. Baseball.11.Where is Wang Li’s home town?A.It is in the south of China.B.It is in the north of China.C.It is in the east of China.12.What’s Jim’s advice?A.Practise speaking with classmates.B.Practise speaking with teachers.C.Practise speaking with parents.13.What can we know about the twins?A.They both like sports.B.They don’t look the same.C.Jack is better at PE than his brother.（四）录音中有一段长对话,听对话两遍后,从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

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(共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)1. Hong Kong is a big city. It has about seven ________ people.A. millionsB. millionC. millions ofD. million of2. There are two rulers on the desk. This ruler is as ________ as that one.A. longerB. much longerC. the longerD. long3. —How ________ she is writing!—Oh, she is the ________ girl in my class.A. carefully; most carefulB. careful; most carefulC. carefully; carefulD. careful; careful4. The tall man is famous ________ playing basketball ________ a basketball star.A. for; asB. as; forC. to; atD. at; to5. My favourite sport is basketball. I ______some of my free time playing basketball.A. spendB. costC. takeD. pay6. We can make a fire ________ the room warm so that we can sleep well at night.A. keepingB. to keepC. keepD. kept7. —I think it's a good habit to ________ new words in a dictionary.—Yes, that's helpful to us.A. look afterB. look upC. look atD. look for8. This is the telephone number. Do you want to ________？A. write down itB. write it downC. write down themD. write them down9. I got up early this morning ________ I could come to school early by train.A. in order toB. such thatC. because ofD. so that10. —Bob，what kind of shows do you like to watch, sitcoms or soap operas?—________. Either will be OK.A. I don't mindB. I can't standC. No problemD. Thank you二、完形填空(共10小题，每小题2分，共20分)When I was young, my mum used to give the family something special for meals—she would make breakfast food for dinner.I still remember one night my mum __11____ some bread in front of my dad, some very burnt bread. I waited to see if anybody noticed. To my surprise, my dad just took his __12____，smiled at my mum and then turned to ask me how my day at school had been. I've forgotten what I told him that night. __13____ I do remember watching him put some butter on that bread. He __14____ as usual, every single bit.After dinner, my mum said sorry to my dad for burning the bread. And I never forget what he said, “I__15____ burnt bread, dear. It doesn't matter at all. ”Later that night, I went to kiss Dad good night. I asked him if he really liked his burnt bread. He held me in arms and __16____，“Your mum worked very h ard all day. She's really tired. And you see—a bit of burnt food never hurt anyone！”Now I know life is not perfect. __17____ is perfect, either. As for me, I often forget birthdays and some other special days. But I've learned something __18____ over these years. What we really need is the understanding of each other, whether it is between husbands and wives, parents and __19____，or just between two friends. This is the key to a happy __20____.11. A. spent B. putC. foundD. bought12. A. glass B. milkC. spoonD. bread13. A. But B. SoC. BecauseD. And14. A. threw it away B. ate it upC. put it awayD. looked it up15. A. hate B. loveC. makeD. save16. A. shouted B. saidC. laughedD. continued17. A. Everybody B. AnybodyC. NobodyD. Somebody18. A. important B. difficultC. funnyD. easy19. A. students B. brothersC. sistersD. children20. A. class B. partyC. lifeD. story三、阅读理解。

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