2011-2012年黄浦区初三英语第一学期期末质量抽查试卷.doc

黄浦区初三英语第一学期期末质量抽查试卷 （满分150分，考试时间100分钟） 2011.1考生注意：本卷有9大题，共106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，写在试卷上不给分II. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.(根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) ：（共10分）7. A)At 7:00. B)At 8:00. C)At 7:30. D)At 8:308. A)Bananas. B)Oranges. C)Peaches. D)Lemons.9. A)Boston. B)Washington. C)New York. D)Europe.10. A)Classmates. B)Doctor and nurse. C)Mother and son. D)Teacher and student.11. A)A robot. B)A Swatch watch. C)A bicycle. D)A new bag.12. A)By car. B)By underground. C)On food. D)By bicycle.13. A)In the restaurant. B)In the park. C)At home. D)In the garden.14. A)Its rainy. B)Its sunny. C)Its cold. D)Its warm.15. A)Because she is tired. B)Because the music is too loud. C)Because she doesnt like music. D)Because she is excited.16. A)She wants the computer. B)She doesnt want to buy the computer. C)She has a lot of money. D)She likes the type of the computer.III. 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内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示)： （共7分）17. Sam asked Linda to go to a concert with him.18. Linda decided to get something to eat because it was still early.19. Linda just got a coke as other foods in the Blue Lake were not Lindas favorite.20. A boy, with a cup of coffee and a sandwich, came over and sat near Linda.21. The boy ate half of the sanwich and then left to meet his friend.22. Linda ate the other half of the sandwich left by the boy because she thought the boy wasted food.23. It turned out that the boy who ate half the sandwich was Sams cousin Adam.IV. Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks. （共7分）(根据你听到的短文，完成下列各句，每空格限填一词)：（共7分）How to Organize a Picnic 24. First, choose a nice place and good _ for your outdoor meal.25. Second, send out your invitations. Make sure they have your name, the _, and the time.26. For example, the Century Park, _ 5th.27. Classic picnic foods are sandwiches, fruits,salads, cookies and _.28. Fourth, pack your picnic _.29. Fifth, dress properly. Wear something _ and if it is hot, wear loose, light clothing.30. You must obey the rule:Do not _.Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分 词汇和语法）V. Choose the best answer. (选择最恰当的答案)： （共26分）31. The students play _ volleyball after school every day. A)a B)an C)the D)/32. A friend of _ will stay with my family for a couple of days this month. A)me B)my C)mine D)I33. Washing hands can prevent people _ catching diseases. A)with B)on C)from D)for34. Its a nuisance that _ sides of the narrow street ate crowded with cars. A)none B)neither C)either D)both35. I remember Dad was still working at desk _ it was very late at night. A)as B)since C)though D)if 36. Over ten years work in education field, Simon has got a lot of _ in teaching. A)information B)experience C)discussion D)importance37. Most people from Sichuan _ eating various spicy foods. A)use B)are used to C)use to D)used to38. Nowadays there are frequent floods _ global warming becomes more and more serious.A)so B)and C)because D)but39. On weekends many people lie on the beach to _ themselves and enjoy sunshine.A)relax B)repeat C)realize D)reduce40. Are you sure you can make the shy girl _ us a song?A)to sing B)sing C)sings D)sang41. The Browns _ party in the garden if it is fine this weekend.A)have B)will have C)were having D)had42. At first they had a lot of troubles in _ a new business.A)start B)started C)to start D)starting43. McDonald _ menu prices in China by 0.50 yuan to 1 yuan per item last November.A)rose B)raised C)lifted D)grew44. Seeing no one in the room, Jack at once realized he _ by Tom and Mary.A)fool B)fooled C)was fooled D)fools45. Everyone in the neighborhood knows me for I _ here for over 20 years.A)lived B)have lived C)will live D)am living46. The roast beef tastes so _. May I have one more piece?A)well B)beautiful C)nicely D)awful47. Wed better take the underground _ taking a taxi. Its cheaper and faster.A)instead B)instead of C)take the place D)take place48. Jam can swim, but I _. He will teach me this summer.A)neednt B)cant C)shouldnt D)mustnt49. Would you mind _ over there? This seat is preserved(保留的).A)sit B)sat C)to sit D)sitting50. Nowadays people complain that food prices are _ than before.A)cheaper B)cheap C)much higher D)high51. By the end of 2010, China _ a number of great international events such as the Olympic Games, the World Expo and the Asian Games.A)have held B)held C)had held D)will hold52. I get rid of Jims long, dull story. It sounds endless. The underlined part means_.A)get along with B)get bored with C)get rid of D)get ready for53. I wonder how many subways have been open to traffic in Shanghai. The underlined word means _.A)just now B)want to know C)surely know D)never know54. -Well set off at nine oclock. Please be here on time. -_.A) Sure, I will. B)Thats right.C)Yes, I am. D)Never mind. I will.55. -Thanks for the delicious food. -_.A) Dont mention it. B)Im glad you enjoy it.C)Im glad to hear that. D)Dont forget it.56. Chilly asked me _. A)if Tim would go sightseeing. B)how would Tim go sightseeing C)when would Tim go sightseeing D)where would Tim go sightseeingVI. 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): （共8分）57. Tina is the first _ of the big company.(manage)58. Mom pats the baby _ when he is going to fall asleep.(gentle)59. I cant see the _ between the two dresses.(different)60. Lets _ the supermarket through the front gate.(entrance)61. Youd better not ask _ questions during the interview.(person)62. Grandma was still working for charity organizations in her _.(seventy)63. The newly published(出版的）books are quite _ to teenagers. They can learn a lot.(help)64. The young man is quite _. He did everything on his own.(dependent)VII. Rewrite the following sentences as required：(根据所给要求，改写下列句子。每空格限填一词)（共12分） 65. We shall donate money and clothes to those who need help.(改为一般疑问句) _ we _ money and clothes to those who need help?66. Bob prepared for the New Years party of our class seriously.(对划线部分提问）_ _ Bob prepare for the New Years party of our class?67. The government helped the victims of the 11.15 Fire. The _ of the 11.5 Fire _ helped by the government.68. Tom is a wonderful singer.(改为感叹句) _ _ wonderful singer Tom is !69. The student asked, When shall I hand in the composition? The student asked _ _ hand in the composition. 70. Mary finished her work. Then she went home.(合并为一句) Mary _ go home _ she finished her work.Part 3 Reading and Writing（第三部分 读写）VIII. Reading comprehension. （阅读理解）（共56分）A. True or False (判断下列各句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示)(7分）Children in the UK receive a full- time education until they are sixteen. If they do not attend school, a government official will visit their home to ask why, and their parents might even be punished. Parents can send their children to state schools, where tuition and textbooks are free, or public school, where a fee is required. Most parents choose state schools for their children.The school year begins in September and consists of three terms. There are three main holidays. These holidays take place at Christmas，Easter and the Summer. The summer and holiday is the longest and usually lasts from the middle of July to be beginning of September. There are also two half-term holidays.Education is split into two main stages-primary school and secondary school. Primary schools are for students from age five to eleven. The subjects taught are maths, English, history, science, art, music, and PE, Secondary schools are for students from the age of eleven to sixteen, although some schools offer classes to students until they are eighteen. The same main subjects are taught as well as additional subjects such as economics, foreign languages (usual French or German), drama, technology, and computer studies.Three important public exams are taken at the ages of eleven, sixteen and eighteen. After the age of seven, students can either find a job or go on to study in a sixth-form college(第六学院). Most students study for A Levels in six-form colleges, and go to university when they complete them.71. All British children from age five to eleven must go to school.72. Parents do not pay if they send their children to public schools.73. There are two terms and three main holidays in the school year.74. The underlined word split means “分开” in Chinese.75. Before going to university, students study for A Levels in sixth-form colleges.76. There are two kinds of subjects in secondary school: main subjects and additional subjects.77. Students can either go to on study or find a job after the age of eighteen.B.Choose the best answers. (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) ：（7分）Going to a friends house can be exciting. You get to see where he lives and also get to spend some time with your friend. However, you should always remember to be polite.The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come “around 3:00”, that means you can turn up a little bit after 3:00. However, it is usually a good idea to arrive at the right time.It also nice to take something to your friends house. This could be a box of chocolates for the two of you to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also take some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited about being at his house.When you visit a friends house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they will tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names, John and Mary, about now I know more polite to call them Mr and Mrs Smith. This shows them more respect. They may tell you later to call them by their first names.Its cool to visit a friends house. Be polite to your friend and your friends parents, and you will be invited again.78. If you are told to get to our friends house around 5:00pm.,its polite to arrive at_pm.A)5:02 B)4:30 C)5:30 D)4:5079. When you are invited to a friends house, you may take him some _.A) money B)children and applesC)chocolates or flowers D)wine and meat80. The passage mainly tells us _.A)when to arrive at a friends house B)how to great peopleC)what to take to your friend D)how to be a good visitorIn Canada and the United States, people enjoy entertaining(请客)at home. They often invite friends over for a meal, a party, or just for coffee and conversation.Here are the kinds of things people say when they invite someone to their home.“Would you like to come over for dinner on Saturday night?”“Hey, were having a party on Friday. Can you come?”To reply to an invitation, either say thank you and accept, or say youre sorry and give an excuse: “Thanks, Id love to. What time would you like me to come?” or “Oh, sorry. I have tickets for a movie.”Sometimes, however, people use expressions that sound like invitations but which are not real invitations. For example:“Please come over for a drink sometime.”“Why dont we get together for a drink sometime?”“Why dont you come over and see us sometime soon?”These expressions are really just polite ways of ending a conversation. They are not real invitations because they dont mention a specific time of date. They just show that the person is trying to be friendly. To reply to suggestions like these, people just say, “Sure, that would be great!” or “Ok. Yes, thanks.”So next time when you hear what sounds like an invitation, listen carefully. Is it a real invitation or is the person just being polite?81. Which of the following is a real invitation?A) If you are free, lets go for a drink sometime.B) Please go to the cinema with me some day.C) Would you like to have a cup of tea with me some day?D) I have two tickets here. Can you go to the cinema with me?82. They are not real invitations because they dont mention a specific time or date. Here means “_”in Chinese.A)特别的 B)具体的 C)可能的 D)必要的83. People say, “Please come for a drink some day.” That shows they are trying to _.A)be friendly B)be kind C)talk D)get ready for a drink84. The passage is mainly about _. A)home entertaining B)real and fake(假的) invitation C)starting a conversation D)ways of ending a conversation C:Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)：（14分） “Lifelong learning” is a popular idea all around the world, but what does it mean?Many people believe we can learn everything we need to be successful in life at school. _85_ it is not true. In modern society, everything very fast. Lifelong leaning means learning new skills and knowledge through our _86_ lives, not just when we are young.Lifelong leaning can also mean leaning something to make our lives happier or easier. Older people might attend a _87_ course because they cannot send an e-mail to their children, or someone might learn a new _88_ so they can talk to their foreign neighbor. In one American city neighborhood, all the women went to a self-defense(自我防护) class so they could _89_ back if a thief attacked them! All these are different examples of lifelong learning.Lifelong learning has helped people like Peter J. Daniels, an Australian businessman. Peter grew up poor and when he was a child he experienced learning difficulties. A teacher once told him, “Peter, you will never become anything in life.” After leaving school, Peter became a builder, but he still wanted to _90_ and learn how to read. He bought a dictionary and slowly taught himself how to pronounce words and form sentences. Later, Peter started to read books from cover to cover. He read 6,000 books on politics, religion, business and history in two years. All this knowledge helped Peter start a business career. He has written several books and received many honours and awards.Lifelong learning can help people realize their ambitions _91_.85. A)And B)So C)But D)Because86. A)whole B)most C)part D)some87. A)dance B)cook C)science D)computer88. A)invention B)knowledge C)subject D)language89. A)push B)fire C)turn D)fight90. A)make progress B)gain knowledge C)have honors D)achieve success91. A)At teenage B)at old age C)at young age D)at any ageD:Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.( 在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）（14分）Hi, SamIts been such a long time since I heard from you, I dont mean to boast, but I have to tell you about a fantastic performance I was recently lucky enough to enjoy. My parents arranged for us to go and see a Beijing Opera show last week. B_92_ I went, I thought that Beijing Opera was only for old people. How w_93_ I was! It was great! The performers wore really colorful costumes and make-up, which were different from each character. I was amazed by the exciting fight scenes.The opera we saw a very old s 94 called Legend of White Snake. It is about a girl, a 95 a snake, who falls in love with a young man, and the problems they face. It was really enjoyable. I stayed seated for the whole show, I really liked how each of the performers had a different role to play and how they each sang and acted differently.I liked the show very much. When I came home, I s 96 online for more information about Beijing opera. It seems that some theatres are giving out free tickets to schools in order to a 97 more young people to watch Beijing Opera. I think this is an excellent idea. Beijing Opera is an important part of Chinese c 98 and it is very entertaining to watch.Anyway, Sam, it is late and I have to go to school tomorrow. Take care and Ill talk to you soon.CathyE:Answer the following questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题)： （14分）Sam Gribley, a boy in his teens, ran away from his familys crowded flat in New York, where he lived with eight brothers and sisters. He went to the wild Catskill Mountains to live by himself. He lived there for almost a year before he was discovered by the outside world. Here is part of his dairy showing how his adventure began. I left New York in May. I had some necessary tools and $4. I tried to get free rides from passing trucks to get into the Catskill Mountains. At about four oclock, a truck driver and I passed through a beautiful dark forest, and I said to him, “This is as far as I am going.”The driver looked around and said, “Do you live here?”“No,” I said, “but Im running away from home, and this is just the kind of forest Ive always dreamed about, I