1、奉贤区2016-2017第二学期初三英语期中调研卷 (满分150分,考试时间100分钟)考生注意:本卷有7大题,共94小题。试题均采用连续编号,所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成,做在试卷上不给分。Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片)(6分) A B C D E F G H1._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer (根据你听到的对话和问题,选出最恰当的答案)(
2、8分)7. A) Next Thursday. B) Last Thursday. C) Next Tuesday. D) Last Tuesday.8. A) By bus. B) By taxi. C) By bike. D) On foot.9. A) In a hospital. B) In a book store.C) In a supermarket. D) In a public library10. A) To see a film. B)To have sports.C) To do shopping. D) To post a letter.11. A) Shop ass
3、istant and customer. B) Mother and son. C) Doctor and patient. D) Boss and secretary.12. A) The Lantern Festival. B) The Mid-autumn festival.C) Thanksgiving Day. D) Christmas Day13. A) Because he wants to see a film. B) Because he will work late tonight.C) Because he wants to visit his classmates. D
4、) Because he will watch a football match.l4. A) It will be given to Aunt Jane.B) It will be thrown away.C) It will be under Aunt Janes care.D) It will be taken to Australia.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示)(
5、6分)15. Kite flying is a popular activity in spring in China.I6. Kites shaped like swallows (燕子)mean long life and peaches mean good luck.17. Many people visit the city of Weifang every April to take part in the International Kite Festival.18. The kite was invented by Chinese people over 200 years ag
6、o.19. People got the idea of inventing the lightning rod (避雷针)from a kite. 20. The passage mainly talks about how to fly kites safely in spring.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文,完成下列句子。每空格限填一词)(10分)21.At the age of 5, Lang Lang won first place in a _ _.22. To_ _to hi
7、s dream, when Lang Lang was 9, he and his father went to Beijing to study piano.23.But, _ _the praise he had received at home, little Lang Lang experienced the hardest time in his life.24.Lang Lang gradually found his passion and again felt_ _about his piano playing.25.Now, 30-year-old Lang Lang is
8、known_ _the world for his great performances.Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分 语音、语法和词汇). Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)26. The mother elephant was walking “hand in hand” with her baby. Which of the following is correct for the underline word in the sentence? A) w:kiB) w:kiC) wa:kiD) w
9、i:ki27. The UK is _ European country and China is _ Asian country. A) an; an B) a; a C) a; an D) an; a 28. IOC(国际奥委会)has recently decided that the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic will be held _ November and December. A) for B) on C) in D) at 29. Peter often talks _ but does_ . So everyone says he is a g
10、ood boy. A) little; much B)few; much C)more; little D) little; many 30. We should never be pleased with book knowledge. We also need Practical _.A)action B)ability C)skill D)experience 31. With the teachers encouragement, the boy works even_.A) hard B)hardly C) harder D) hardest 32. -_does it take y
11、ou to improve your English listening skill? -For nearly half an hour every day.A) How often B) How far C) How long D) How soon 33. Keep your eyes open, _ you will miss the most exciting moment of the magic.A) and B) or C) so D)but34. _my brother arrived in Thailand, he visited the local biggest temp
12、le at once. A) as soon as B) while C) until D)before35. When having a fire drill, we _run downstairs. A) neednt B) mustnt C) cant D)may not 36. While Jenny _ letters in her office, Jessica was watching a game on the Net. A) typed B) was typing C) has typed D)would type37. Before he went to Beijing,
13、he_ in Hong Kong for four years.A) has studied B) studies C) studied D) had studied 38. When your homework _ ,you can go out to have a rest.A) was finished B) will be finished C) is finished D) has been finished39. As we all know, good memory_ memorizing methods as well as daily habits. A) decides o
14、n B) agrees on C) depends on D) lives on 40. There are so many kinds of T-shirts. We cant decide_. A) to choose B) what to buyC) which one to choose D) to buy41. The headmaster often suggests_on both sides of the paper.A) write B) writes writing C) writing D) to write42. _useful information we can g
15、et on the Internet.A) what a B) what C) what an D) how43. Could you tell me_?A) why you were late for school. B) where can I borrow the DVDC) if he had given us a lessonD) how would he deal with the case. 44. -Thank you for your delicious dumplings, Jenny! -_. A) Dont say so. B) Its my pleasure.C) I
16、m glad that you enjoyed them.D) Youre welcome.45. -Many people like to post photos of themselves on Facebook or We-Chat! -_. A) But I dont think its safe. B) Its their pleasure. C) OK.I will take your advice. D) Let me have a look at them.III. Complete the following passages with the words or phrase
17、s in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词,每词或词组只能填一次):(共8分)A. Riding B. reducedC. exercise D. among E. TakingIn China, an increasing number of people are becoming aware of climate change and environmental problems. Taking up a low-carbon way of living is a growin
18、g trend (倾向)_46 young people.Xiao Fang is one person making a difference by living a low-carbon life. Every day, it takes her 40 minutes to reach her office by bus. But shes thinking of switching to a different mode of transportation-a bicycle. Xiao Fang said, “_47 a bicycle takes the same amount of
19、 time as using public transportation. But its more convenient, and environmentally friendly. Its also good _ for me. Professor Lin is also a champion(拥护者)of the low-carbon life style. Her office uses energy-saving lights, which are turned off automatically when not needed. This has greatly _49 elect
20、ricity consumption. Another way to save energy is to double print the paper.A. stands for B. more C. products D. produces E. includingMr. Zhang always selects _50 with longer shelf life (保质期)when he shops. He says this is to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide. Back in h
21、is office, Zhang works for an environmental website he and his friends set up two years ago. It provides all kind of information about low-carbon lifestyle, _51 environment policies, tips on how to save energy and so on. A low carbon lifestyle _52 a simpler, healthier way of living. Use a traditiona
22、l clock instead of an electronic one; turn off the lights and air conditioning system when you leave a room; jog in a nearby park for 45 minutes instead of using your treadmill(跑步机). There is _53 you can do.As the threat of climate change becomes more serious, its time for everyone to rethink their
23、lifestyles and make responsible choices.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子,每空格限填词):(共8分)54. Mikes hobby is playing basketball. _is listening to the music.(I)55. Congratulations! You are the _ visitor today and you can get a big prize. ( hundred
24、 )56. Our teachers often say, “The more practice you do, the_mistakes you will make”.(few)57. Why not take an umbrella with you? The weather in spring is very_.( change)58. Mr. Smith wanted to travel_ to know more about the world. ( wide)59. Peter is such a_ person that nobody wants to make friends
25、with him. ( honest)60. They discussed the problem again and again, but they didnt work out a_.( solve)61. Jerry_ in winning the race at the school sports meeting last week. ( success ). Rewrite the following sentences as required (根据所给要求,改写下列句子。62-67题,每空格限填一词。68题注意大小写):(共14分)62. Theres little food i
26、n the fridge .(改为反意疑问句) Theres little food in the fridge, ?63. Abner followed Erics advice to design this smart robot.(对划线部分提问) _advice _ Abner follow to design this smart robot?64. I am not able to finish this article within three days.(保持句意基本不变) _ is _ for me to finish this article within three-da
27、ys.65. She said sorry to Mike. She took his umbrella to home by mistake.(保持句意基本不变) She _ to Mike for _his umbrella by mistake. 66. We celebrate World Water Day around the world focusing on a different topic every year. (改成被动语态)World Water Day _ _ around the world focusing on a different topic every
28、year. 67. Every child wants to know “what does Santa Clause really look like?” (改为宾语从句)Every child wants to know _Santa Clause really_ like. 68. help your parents, every week, you, do some housework, had better(连词成句)_. Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写).Reading comprehension(阅读理解)AChoose the best
29、answer(根据以下内容,选择最恰当的答案) (12分)IN English, when someone is very angry we say this person “sees red”, like a bull goes wild after seeing a red cloth. Now it turns out that “seeing red” is not just an expression for angry people, but also a scientific fact.Researchers at North Dakota State University in
30、 the US found that there is a connection between the color red and anger. Angry people really do “see red” where others dont. And a preference for red over blue may even suggest a more hostile personality.vThe study includes a number of experiments. In the first, researchers asked a group of people
31、which color they preferred, red or blue. Participants (参加者) then did personality tests. Results showed that those who chose red tended to be more hostile.During a second test, participants looked at faded images that could be regarded either red or blue. Those who saw red scored 25 percent higher on
32、 hostility in the personality test.“Hostile people have hostile thoughts; hostile thoughts are connected with the color red, and therefore hostile people see this color more frequently,” the researchers told The Independent.Finally, the participants were told about imaginary situations in which they
33、 could take different actions. Results showed that in these situations, red-preferring people were more likely to show that they would harm another person than those who preferred blue.“An important message from this research is that color can send psychological (心理的) meaning,” the researchers said.
34、Where does this connection between the color red and anger come from? Scientists said it might be a matter of evolution (进化). In ancient times, poisonous plants and insects could cause wounds and bleeding. So it may have become instinctive (本能的) for people to link the color red with danger and threa
35、ts.69. “Seeing red” is not just an expression for angry people ,but also a _. A) legend story B) funny joke C) scientific fact D) useful suggestion70. The underlined word “hostile” in the second paragraph means_. A) unfriendly B) popular C) upset D) cheerful71. During a second test, those who saw re
36、d scored 25 percent _ on hostility in the personality test. A) lower B) higher C) more D) cheerful72. In the final test, the participants were told about _ in which they could take different actions. A) faded images B) the true information C) the same experience D) imaginary situations73. Which of t
37、he following is NOT true about the study? A) Participants did personality tests in the study. B) Participants took three tests in the study. C) Participants were tested on seven different colors. D) Blue-preferring people were less likely to harm others.74. What does the last paragraph mainly talk a
38、bout? A) It tells us scientistsnew findings. B) It explains why red is connected to anger. C) It tells us the importance if evolution. D) It shows us the poor living conditions of ancient people.B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage.(选择最恰当的选项完成短文) Its a hot school day. One of your class
39、mates is suddenly having a nosebleed(流鼻血).What can you do at this moment? If you know some basic first aid(急救)skills, you can ask him or her to learn forward and pinch the nose. If the bleeding doesnt stop after five or six minutes, find your_ 75_ for help. First aid is an important life skill that
40、everyone should learn. Sept.13 is World First Aid Day. Its time for us to learn more about this useful skill. Just as its name suggests, first aid is the first step before a person gets expert medical help. It includes staying safe, helping someone feel better and staying calm. It also includes gett
41、ing help-either by telling an adult_76_ calling 120. Recently in China, about 1.2 million emergency cases have taken place each year, according to Xinhua News Agency. Experts say that the first 10 minutes after an accident are important for saving a life. CPR(心肺复苏)is one of the most useful skills to
42、 save lives during these 10 minutes. It can help people whove suffered cardiac arrest (心脏骤停).According to the American Heart Association, about 92,000 people in the US are saved by people who_77_CPR every year._78_this, there are some other first aid skills that are helpful for daily accidents and i
43、llness.Broken bones may happen as you play outside. You can support the injury with your hands or clothes to stop movement. Then, find an adult or call 120 for_79_help.What if someone sprains(扭伤) his or her ankle(脚踝) ? The right way to_ 80_ first aid is to put something cold on the ankle, such as an ice bag or a cold drink bottle. Then, go to find an adult for help.75. A)nurse B) doctor C) teacher D) parents76. A) and B) but C) as well as D) or77. A) make B) learn C) perform D) practice78. A) According to B) Besides C) Including D) Except79. A)