2018北京昌平四中初二(下)期中英语.docx

2018北京昌平四中初二（下）期中
英 语

一、完形填空（共8分，每小题1分）
Best Friends
“Please stay,” I asked. Ann was my best friend, and I didn't want her to go. She looked around and a toy bear caught her eyes. The bear was the ______ (1) that Aunt Reba gave to me and I loved it most.
I’ll stay if you give me this,” Ann said. I frowned (皱眉). I couldn't ______ (2) parting with (分开) the bear. “But Aunt Reba gave it to me,” I said in a low voice.
I really loved Aunt Reba. She ______ (3) spent time staying with me after work. We saw each other almost every day. The day she died, I cried for hours, unable to ______ (4) I would never see her again. Now, as I held the soft bear, I could see her smiling face.
“Come on,” said Ann. “I'm your best friend.
At that moment, I wanted someone to play with me so much that I ______ (5) the bear to Ann.
That evening, I didn't have dinner. Once up in my room, I began to really miss the bear! I couldn’t help crying when mum asked what was wrong. I told her how awful I felt She hugged(拥抱)me and encouraged me to listen to my ______ (6).
Alone in the dark, I asked myself. Why did I ask Ann to stay? What should a best friend be like? And is Ann really my best friend? I knew what to do.
The next day, I found Ann at her house. I took a ______ (7) breath and asked for the bear. She looked at me for a long time. “OK,” she said finally, producing the bear from her pocket. “I didn't like it anyway.”
I looked into her eyes and asked, “Do you think the best friend can take away others’ favorite
toy?” She stayed in ______ (8) After a few good seconds, she looked up at me and shook her head
We both smiled.
Since then, we have come to understand that best friends are people who want to spend time with each other but ask for nothing is return.
1. A. animal B. present C. friend D. lesson
2.A. imagine B. keep C. practice D. mind
3.A. always B. sometimes C. seldom D. never
4.A. doubt B. mention C. believe D. explain
5.A. return B. showed C. lent D. handed
6.A. heart B. excuse C. idea D. advice
7.A. long B. hard C. heavy D. deep
8.A. shape B. love C. silence D. touch

二、阅读短文，从ABCD四个选项中选择最佳选项 (每小题2分，共32分)
A
My favorite teacher…
Great teachers often encourage us. They also teach us many skills. Teachers are important. So let’s write down your favorite teacher to celebrate this Teachers’ Day.

I had a favorite teacher in high school named Mr. Smith. He taught us Chinese. I didn't know anything about Chinese. So he taught me a lot about this interesting and new subject.

My favorite teacher was my 4th grade science teacher, Mr. Lee. He showed us how to do new things. He was funny. I didn't like science, but he made it fun and interesting.

I had a lot of teachers. But I like Mrs. Hooper best. She was my teacher in the first grade. She taught me to do math and to read. Learning those things changed my life.

My favorite teacher was my 6th grade music teacher. Mr. Tan was a famous musician. But he was easy to talk to. As a student, I didn't have a lot of confidence. But Mr. Tan thought I was special and encouraged me. He changed my life.
1. ______ was Jenny's favorite teacher.
A. Mr. Smith B. Mr. Lee C. Mrs. Hooper D. Mr. Tan
2. Harry likes his ______ teacher best.
A. Chinese B. math C. science D. music
3. Mrs. Hooper was Rick's ______ teacher.
A. 1st grade B. 4th grade C. 6th grade D. high school
4. Vicky's favorite teacher ______.
A. was funny B. taught her Chinese
C. taught her math D. was a famous musician

(B)
A Trip to the Smithsonian
Ms. DeJohn stood at the front of the room. “Okay, everyone, she began,” as you all know,
we'll visit the Smithsonian Institution on Monday. We are going to spend some time this morning discussing what you would like to see there.”
Ty raised his hand. “How many museums are we -going to see?” he asked.
“That's a good question, Ty," replied Ms. DeJohn. "we're going to choose four museums. I’d
to hear some of your suggestions. What interests you most at the Smithsonian, museums. I'd like
"Can we go to the National Museum of Natural History." asked Emma. "I'd like to see the
dinosaur skeletons (恐龙骨骼) there.”
“I want to see Anita and Arabella,” said Calvin. “they're the space spiders (蜘蛛). A student wanted to know if spiders could spin webs in space, so two spiders were sent into space on Skylab II Anita's and Arabella’s bodies are housed at the National Air and Space Museum,2
Ms. DeJohn began to list the students' suggestions on the board.
"If we go to the National Zoo," said Deepak, "we can see pandas from China. I think that
getting to see them in person would be really amazing.”
"I'd like to go to the Museum of the African Art,” said Imani. “My parents moved from Kenya when they were children, but I've never been there to visit. My family collects African art, so I'd like to learn more about it.
“I think we should go to the National Museum of American History.” said Chris. "They have
a show on the Information Age. It has some of the very first computers and even Samuel Morse's
telegraph (电报) machines.”
“I like this idea, too” agreed Emma. “They have a ‘hands on history’ room where you can actually try things from history, like sending a telegraph.
Ms. DeJohn smiled at the class. "How knowledgeable you all are! Now, all we have to do is to take a vote, and we'll be on our way to the Smithsonian!
1. How many museums is the class going to visit on Monday?
A. One. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six
2. Anita and Arabella are______
A. teachers B. students C. spiders D. pandas
3. Which museum does Imani want to visit?
A. The National Museum of American History
B. The National Museum of Natural History.
C. The National Air and Space Museum
D. The Museum of the African Art.
4. What can students do in the National Museum of American History?
A. Send a telegraph
B. Collect African art.
C. Take photos of pandas
D. See the dinosaur skeletons.

C
Have you ever walked down a city street and suddenly seen a bright garden full of vegetables and flowers?
It may be a community garden. The community gardens are planted by the people in the community. They are not just pretty places. They improve the neighborhoods.
People first started planting these gardens during the 1970s, At that time vegetables and-fruits was rising In many city neighborhoods, crime (犯罪) was increasing, There were also many other problems. People decided to get together to plant gardens to fight against these problems. The gardeners thought they might make the area more beautiful and improve people's life.
These gardeners were right! Community gardens have many benefits. They improve their Neighborhoods. They also make people feel they belong to the community. When people work together in a garden, they feel they are connected with each other People work on a small area within the garden. They grow vegetables or fruits. Each person decides what he or she is going to grow. However, they also work together to help each other. Some members have gardening experience. They can help those who are just learning how to grow vegetables and fruits
Sometimes, garden members pay for supplies. The supplies usually include small plants and tools. Many community gardens have sponsors (赞助者). They pay for the supplies for the gardens It helps to keep the gardens going every year. Sponsors may be parks, schools and local companies. Some groups want to be a part of the community. They help clean up and beautify a neighbourhood. They also pay for the supplies.
Community gardens give people a chance to work together. They can make the community stable (安定的). There are many programs of community gardens. Some gardens provide programs for children and elder people. They may provide classes. They may give the vegetables and fruits to poor people. Community gardens also improve air.
Today there are about 10, 000 community gardens in cities in the US. They have become popular because of their benefits. People enjoy having vegetables and flowers in their neighbourhoods.
1. Who plant the community gardens?
A. Gardeners of the companies.
B. People in the community
C. Sponsors in the community.
D. People from the government.
2. People started to plant community gardens because______
A. it was a good way to learn gardening
B. they liked fresh vegetables and flowers
C. it helped them get more experience
D. they wanted to solve the problems
3. What do sponsors do for community gardens?
A. They pay for the supplies.
B They clean community gardens
C. They provide classes
D. They give poor people vegetables
4. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The relationship of neighbours
B. The future of community gardens
C. The introduction of community gardens
D. The experiments in community gardens
D
The Silk Road is the name of different roads that Jong ago connected Europe, Africa and Asia. People reached these different places along these roads. Scientists believe people began to travel the Silk Road about 3, 000 years ago. By the time the Chinese silk trade became important in the world, the Silk Road had covered almost 6, 500-kilometers It went from Rome to China, which is from the West to the Far East.
Merchants — the Silk Road to carry silk, of course. They also carried and traded other things like spices (香料), cloth, jewels and gold.
Along and around these ancient paths (小路), have come many fascinating and mysterious stories.
It is said that Roman soldiers who lost a war travelled through central Asia. They decided to live somewhere near the ancient Chinese villages. Some of these Romans married local Chinese women and the legend of the blond-haired, blue-eyed tribes of China was started.
Some historians believe that the people of Kashmir were taken away from their country Israel. They were prisoners (俘虏 )of war almost 2, 800 years ago. People say that these people travelled along the Silk Road. They kept their Jewish way of life for a long time.
During its busiest period, the Silk Road allowed people from many different cultures and countries to meet each other and mix. The Silk Road allowed the sharing of valuable things and new ideas. It included people and trading goods from different areas. All these peoples travelled he Silk Road, and they shared goods, stories, languages, and cultures.
In modern cities, the old silk-road routes (路线)are still used, but now they are crossed by trains instead of camels and horses. There is even a Silk route Museum - in Jiuquan in China-It has over 35, 000 objects from all along the Silk Road. In this way, China protects the history of many countries and people.
1. It is clear that______
A. the Silk Road was divided into Europe, Africa and Asia
B. Roman soldiers would like to travel along the Silk Road
C. people could travel to different countries along the Silk Road
D. people shared only silk on the Silk Road
2. What is the meaning of the underline word "Merchants"?
A. bakers B. teachers C. doctors D. businessmen
3.According to the passage, ______
A. the Silk Road began with the wars
B. the Silk Road covered almost 6, 500 kilometers in China
C. people began to travel the Silk Road about 3, 000 years ago
D. people from Israel were not included among people on the Silk Road
4. The old Silk Road routes are still used because
A. there are many old stories about them
B. the historians and scientists think highly of them
C. China will make good use of the Silk Road again
D. people can keep on traveling and trading along them

三、阅读回答问题(每小题2分，共10分)
Fun doesn't Have to Be Expensive
Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much-money to spend for it. Here are some
free cheap ways to enjoy yourself.
Try a Hobby
While you're out and about, take pictures of the things you find. Painting and taking pictures can make you notice the beauty-all around you. And you'll end up with interesting photos
Photographic equipment (摄影器材) can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. You probably
already own a camera or a mobile phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be
done with basic materials Drawing and writing only require a pencil and paper.
Get Outside
Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend. Hike or
cycle in a park. If you live in a city, you can go window shopping.
Find an Event
Libraries often hold free public events, stop by one to find out what's going on. And while
you're there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events
If you can't find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who
organize concerts and plays need help. You could set up or take down chairs and props(道具)or
greet visitors. Sometimes they offer volunteers free tickets.
Meet a Friend
Relationships are often the best things in life. Whatever you do, find someone to share it with
Invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. If your friend comes in the
afternoon, you don't have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or
watch a movie.
You don't need money to have a fun day.
1. What can make you notice the beauty around you?
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Do drawing and writing only require a pencil and paper?
_________________________________________________________________________
3. What are the best things in your life according to the writer?
_________________________________________________________________________
4. How many ways are mentioned to enjoy ourselves in the passage?
_________________________________________________________________________
5. What do you think of these ways?
_________________________________________________________________________

四、文字表达：请在题目一,题目二中选择一个题目进行写作。要求字数不少于60词。根
据题目问题组织作文结构和内容。(10分)

题目一
中国有很多传统节日,请根据以下问题提示写一篇短文,介绍一下你最喜欢的节日。
1. What is your favourite traditional Chinese festival?
2. Why do you like this festival?
3. What do you do during this festival?
题目二
随着科技的迅速发展,人们之间的交流方式越来越丰富。请根据以下问题提示,写一篇短文
来介绍一种或两种你最喜欢的交流方式或工具。
1. What is/are your favourite communication tool(s)?
2. How long have you used it/them?
3. Why do you like it /them?

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