1、 观成中学 2016 第一学期初三英语学科期中测试卷 A A few years ago, I worked at a church(教堂) and since my son was home schooling, he went with me to the church every day. Most mornings, wed stop at a local convenience store, getting a chocolate drink for him and a cup of coffee for me. The clerk at the store we chose to
2、visit refreshed our lives each day, and so we returned again and again. She had found her own way of enjoying life and her job. I m not even sure that she was realizing that her energy put a smile on the face of each customer. When a customer brought cookies to the counter, any other clerk could hav
3、e asked: “Would you like some milk with those cookies? ” Instead, she inquired,“Would you like a lottery ticket(彩票) with those cookies?” She might have asked me if I wanted a donut with my coffee. But instead, she asked: “Would you like some batteries(电池) with that coffee?” Yes, life is what you mak
4、e of it. This clerks method of dealing with what some think is a boring job, and with the customers she met daily, made the hours in her day more enjoyable. In doing that, she also refreshed the lives of others and made them laugh. Sometimes, if my day at the church had been particularly tiring, wed
5、 stop at that store before heading home. Wed giggle (咯咯笑) as we left the store, the clerks words echoing (回响) behind us. “Would you like some shampoo with that soda?” 16. What did the writer do a few years ago? A. She was a teacher in a school. B. She was an office worker. C. She was a doctor in a h
6、ospital. D. She was a worker at a church. 17. When did the writer and her son usually stop at the local store? A. In the morning B. At noon C. In the afternoon D. In the evening. 18. Why did the writer and her son usually stop at the local store? A. Because the drinks were delicious there. B. Becaus
7、e the food was cheap there C. Because they felt happy there D. Because there was only store 19.what was the clerk like? A. She was serious. B. She was lively. C. She was nervous. D. She was foolish. 20. The clerk at the store may ask the customers,“ ”A. Would you like some milk with cookies? B. Woul
8、d you like some bread with milk? C. Would you like some batteries with the coffee? D. Would you like some milk with cake?DACBC B Rock-paper-scissors is a game played all around the world. Ever since we were kids. we have relied on it to deal with disagreements with friendsfrom which channel to watch
9、 to who gets to eat the last ice Creamall because we think the results are completely random. But are they? Wang Zhijian, PhD, a professor at Zhejiang University,believes that there is a regulation behind this simple game. So he gathered 360 students, divided them into groups of six and had each gro
10、up play 300 rounds of rock-paper-scissors, reported USA Today. After the first results, Wang thought he was wrong, because players chose each of the three moves about one-third of the time, suggesting that the game is random after all. However, Wang later noticed a surprising regulation of behavior
11、in the data. When players won a round, they usually stuck to the same choice. But when they lost,they tended to change to a more powerful move. For example, if Player A had just thrown down scissors to beat Player Bs paper,Player A was more likely to throw down scissors again while Player B was like
12、ly to choose rock,since rock beats scissors. According to Wang, this might be a function that is called “conditional response”. So, for the next step of his study, as he told BBC, Wang plans to do some research about how human brains make quick decisions when competing. Now that youve learned how to
13、 predict the moves of your opponent, youll have an advantage next time you play rock-paper-scissors with your friends. But there is one problem:make sure they havent read about Wangs study, or your advantage will disappear. Also, Wang pointed out that his predictions were made depending on the resul
14、ts of the prior round, so when it comes to the very first round, it is always a matter of chance. This means that if you and your friends want to decide something by only one round, the study wont be much help to you. 21. What does the underlined word “ random” in the first paragraph probably mean?
15、A. Equal (平等的) B. Amusing C. Unpredictable D. Strange 22. which of the following is TRUE about Wang Zhijian and his study? A. He found a new game theory called ”conditional response”. B. He asked 360 students to play a total of 300 rounds of rock-paper-scissors. C. After studying the first several r
16、esults, Wang discovered the pattern behind the game. D. The study suggested that the traditional belief that rock-paper-scissors game is random is wrong.23. According to the study, if play A has just used rock to beat Player Bs scissors, then A is more likely to choose _and B is more likely to choos
17、e _. A. rock;paper B. rock: scissors C. scissor; rock D. paper; scissors 24. What will Wang study about rock-paper-scissors in the future, according to the article? A. The functions related to the game that are hard-wired into our brains. B. How human brains make quick decisions when competing in th
18、e game. C. The psychological behind the players who always win the game. D. How to improve players ability to predict opponents moves.CDABC Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite
19、 normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness. The first kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situ
20、ationfor example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second t
21、ype, chronic (the opposite of “temporary”) usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to impr
22、ove their condition. Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a persons social contacts, for example, friends, family members, coworkers, etc. we depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give
23、us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity. Compared with others, chronically are usually unhappy and unable
24、 to socialize. There is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease, wile temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad, So, psychologists are trying to find ways to help them. 25. How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage? ATalk to f
25、riends. BJust ignore it. CGo to see a doctor. DAsk your teachers for guidance. 26.“It” in the last sentence of the second paragraph refers to _. Atemporary loneliness Bsituational lonelinessCa new place Dsleeplessness 27. Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage? A. Most people f
26、eel lonely sometimes, but it usually goes quickly. B. Chronic loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness. C. People who experience chronic loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. D. Psychologists have found that, though lonely people may no
27、t have enough social contacts, they sometime feel they should have more. 28.Which is NOT the reason that psychologists want to help chronically lonely people according to the passage? A. Many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition. B. Chroni
28、c loneliness usually lasts for a very long time . C. Chronically lonely people are usually unhappy and unable to socialize. D. There is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. 29. What does the writer want to tell us? A. There are three different types of l
29、oneliness B. Loneliness is quite normal, we shouldnt take them too serious. C. Psychologists have found the way to help people who experience loneliness. D. Psychologists have paying more attention to chronic loneliness. 30.Where can we probably read the passage? A. Comic books B. Novel C. Magazine
30、D. Diary答案:BBBBAC下面文章中有 5 处(第 33-35)需添加小标题。请从 A、B、C、D、E 和 F 中 选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余选项。 A. What if you win. B. Life wont be the same without you. C. Life isnt crystal stair. D. There is a rainbow after every storm. D. Focus on the future. F. To give up is to live a meaningless life The life has been
31、 full of challenges and difficulties. Life is not about the smartest person or the strongest person, or even the richest person. However, Life is about having the mind in your heart” Never Give Up”, even when you feel that giving up is the only choice. The world is waiting on your gifts. 31. Your ar
32、e important to this world and believe it or not, someone is waiting for you to enrich their lives. You are too important to the world to just give up. 32. You may feel that life is challenging you from time and you can it anymore. Youmay want to give up right now. But here is a thought, what will ha
33、ppen if you overcome the difficulties? 33 When an Olympic runner is a race, he or she is focusing on one thingthe finishing line. You have to focus on the big picturenot just where you are right now. Focus in where you want to be. Make an agreement with your mind and your mouth. 34 One of my favorit
34、e poems is called” Crystal Stair” written by Langston Hughes. In that poem, a mother tells her son that life is tough, you will meet rocks and hard places, but the end is victory to those who stand their ground and rich the cough. 35. Whatever you are facing, you can make it through. There is a rain
35、 bow on the other side of your situation. Stay strong, stay focused and never give up.答案:BAECD第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 25 分) 第一节完形填空(共 15 小题,每题 1 分,满分 15) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项 A、B、C、D 中,选出可以填 入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Jane had two children to raise. She had to pay for the housing and 36 clothes. She had a lo
36、t of bills. She worked in a 37 every day and got $600 a week. Even when she was 38 , she went to work. Jane worked hard and did a great job. She depended on tips (小费) to help her get enough money to pay the bills. One night, after Jane had served dinner to a family, 39 left a big tip on the table. I
37、t was 40 . Jane was taking care of another family at their table. When she turned back, she found the money had been 41 . Jane saw a woman at another table staring at her when she 42 the restaurant. Jane went to ask her what food she wanted. She 43 just a sandwich. She did not leave a tip after eati
38、ng and Jane heard that she paid with a $20 bill. Jane was sure the woman had stolen her 44 , but she couldnt prove (证明) it. The next night, the 45 woman came into the restaurant. She gave Jane $50. She said, “I was so sorry I took your money last 46 . I had a bad day. Someone stole my wallet. So I w
39、as angry. So I took your money. 47 that was not right. People should 48 good things. Not bad things. So I want you to take the money.” “Ill take the $20 but you keep the 49 . I know you need it,” said Jane. “You should have called the police,” the manager said to Jane. Jane said, “No. We should forg
40、ive (原谅) when someone says 50 and wants to make it right. We should try to help each other.” 36.A. buy B. design C. make D. wash 37.A. bookstore B. hospital C. restaurant D. school38.A. angry B. afraid C. happy D. tired 39.A. he B. she C. we D. they 40.A. $20 B. $30 C. $40 D. $50 41.A. handed in B.
41、taken away C. given back D. thrown out 42.A. looked at B. looked around C. looked after D. looked for 43.A. ordered B. made C. sold D. served 44.A. book B. money C . dinner D. wallet 45.A. old B . beautiful C. same D. strange 46.A. night B. week C. month D. year 47 .A. And B. But C. So D. Or 48.A. a
42、ccept B. borrow C. cook D. share 49.A. money B. promises C. rest D. words 50.A. hello B. thanks C. goodbye D. SorryACDDA BBABC ABDCD第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 25 分) 第二节(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号中单词的正确 形式。 The whole school was talking about the winter camp. And everyone was lookin
43、g forward 51 it except me because I thought l would get homesick. But it was the way we grew up. When arriving at the camp, we 52 (ask) to sk(i 滑雪)down to field by the coach. I skied 53 (careful), but I still hit a piece of ice and fell down. Ha! Ha! Behind me, somebody started laughing. I looked ba
44、ck to see 54 was laughing at me. To my surprise, I saw 55 girl in the same embarrassing position l was in. I thought Id be bad at this. but it seems 56 (difficult) than I expected!” she said suddenly, I started laughing, too. After being so afraid of 57 (fall), it was a comfort not to fear it anymor
45、e. The next day, 58 I didnt want to go ski jumping,1 was chosen to do that first. But when my 59 (foot)left the ground, I felt l was flying and it was wonderful. Just do your best 60 (meet) every challenge. Youll never imagine how much you will get.61. to 62. were asked 63. carefully 64. who 65.a 66
46、. more difficult 67. falling 68. though/ although 69. feet 70. to meet第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分 25 分) 第一节 单词拼写(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分) 根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母,在答题纸上按编号写出各单词的完全形式(每空限填一词)。 61. The word “sea” and “see” have the same p . 62. We usually celebrate the Spring Festival with our r 63. Its very c to take a su
47、bway from Datieguan to Hangzhou East station. 64. Berlin was the capital of West G between 1949 and 1989. 65. You really r a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. 66. Li Shimin , one of the greatest r in ancient China, did a lot for the development of China. 67. Tell your father if he smokes too m
48、uch , it will i the risk of lung cancer. 68. Sometimes the cheap shirts are made of m that dont feel good. 69. As people in Hangzhou , we are p of G20. 70. Teenagers should not be allowed to get their ears p .答案: pronunciation ; relatives ;convenient;Germany ;require ; ruler ;increase; materials; proud; pierced.20 20
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