常熟市2013-2014学年第二学期期末考试试卷初二英语.doc

2013-2014学年第二学期期末考试试卷 初 二 英 语 一、单项选择（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。1. _ UNICEF officer came and learnt about _ conditions of the local people. A. An; the B. A; / C. An; / D. A; the2. - Mum, I think Im_ to get back to school. -Not really, my dear. Youd better stay at home for another day or two. A. so well B. so good C. good enough D. well enough3.The boy pushed me away as I was_ his way. A on B in C by D at4. Linda was unhappy because Jenny_ her conversation with Dad. A. push in B. cut in on C. bump into D. drop in5.Do you mind _ me about your future plan?A. to tell B. talk with C. telling D. to talk with6._ it is!A. How hard work B. What hard workC. What a hard work D. How hard the work7. -Bens already back to America, _ he? -_. He is having a meeting in Shanghai. A. hasnt; No B. hasnt; Yes C. isnt; No D. isnt; Yes8. -Sorry, Im late. Has the meeting begun? -It doesnt matter. The meeting_ for several minutes. A. has just begun B. has just been over C. has just been on D. has just ended9. The cakes in the restaurant _, so they _ well. A. are tasted better; are sold B. are tasted well; sell C. taste terrible; are sold D. taste nice; sell10.I have spent_ on this job. I think I can finish it_this afternoon. A sometime; sometime B sometimes; some time C some time; sometime D some times; sometime 11 Its generous_Millie_each of us two presents. A.for;to give B.of; gives C.of; to give D.for;gives12Last week,Miss Black_an amazing gift,but she _it. A.accepted; didnt receive B.received;accepted C.received; didnt accept D.accepted; received13.- Millie, could you give me some advice? I dont know_. - Why dont you wear this red shirt?A. when to wear B. what to wearC. how to wear D. where to wear14You_ buy a gift, but you can if you want to. A. must B. mustnt C. have to D. dont have to15-Would you like to go to the park with me? -Id love to, _ Im afraid I have no time. A. and B. but C. so D. or16We will wait until everyone_ back. A. comes B. come C. is coming D. will come17The colour of this book is similar _ of mine. A to, it B with, one C to, that D with, this18The poor _ getting richer and richer now.A. is B. was C. are D. were 19.You always think what other people have seems better than your own, just as the sayinggoes_. A.many hands makes light work B.put all your eggs in one basket C.every dog has its day D.the grass is always greener on the other side.20. -Im a little bit nervous because I dont know how to speak in front of so many people.-_. A. Im sorry to hear that. Let me help you. B. Take it easy. III help you. C. Dont say that again. You neednt any help. D. All right. Do you need my help?三、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 Maybe you are more interested in sports than in history. You probably think you will never be a top student. 41 , anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. If you can use your time well, you may 42 your study without much work. Heres how: 43 your time carefully. You should make a 44 of things that you have to do. First write down the time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide on a good time for studying. Of course, studying shouldnt take all of your time. Dont 45 to leave yourself enough time for hobbies. Find a good place to study. Look around the house 46 a good study place. Keep this space. It may be a desk or just a comer of your room. N0 47 ,radio, or television! When you sit down to work, think only about the 48 ! Make good use of your time 49 . Listen carefully to what the teacher says. Careful listening means 50 work after class. You also need to take notes, because it can make it easier for you to learn well. These are only some of the ways to help you with your studying. I believe youll find more other ways besides these.41. A. In fact B. For example C. At least D. As usual42. A. affect B. find C. improve D. own43. A. Take B. Make C. Prepare D. Plan44. A. change B. choice C. list D. wish45. A. want B. forget C. decide D. hope46. A. with B. in C. at D. for47. A. books B. pens C. games D. tapes48. A. subject B. place C. time D. way49. A. after class B. in class C. at home D. at school50. A. more B. less C. most D. least四、阅读理解（共12小题，每小题2分，满分24分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。A How often do you use your car? Can you use your car less often? Do you know the following facts in the UK? About 50010 0f all car journeys are just for fun. Over 80% people go to work by car. 25% car journeys are under two miles. 70% car journeys are under five miles. WALKINGCYCLING Instead of using the car for short journeys, why not walk or ride a bicycle? Walking is a most popular form of exercise -its good for your health and it can save your money. If you work nearby, try walking or cycling instead of driving. Walking with your children to school gives them valuable road experience. BUSES Bus companies are using new buses: some run on new fuels (燃料) which produce less pollution; some have special steps for disabled and old people to get on and off. There are special traffic lanes (行车道) to make bus journeys easier and more reliable (可靠的). So do something to help solve (解决) the pollution problem - have the bus take you to work and our children to school. TRAINS All car journeys, long or short, can be hard work. For some trips it is wiser to take the train.Leave your car at home and walk, cycle or take a bus to and from the station. Train travel is fast, safe and comfortable. Train tickets are not always expensive; some are quite cheap at discount (折扣).51. The writer believes that_ can give children valuable road experience. A. traveling by train B. walking to school C. taking new fuel buses D. going to school in parents cars52. Using buses helps produce less pollution because_. A. bus drivers have more driving experience B. bus tickets are usually free of charge C . buses can run down special traffic lanes D. some new buses run on new fuels53. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To teach people how to use the buses. B. To advise people to travel by train. C. To advise people to use cars less often. D. To tell people to obey traffic rules.B Animals, including insects. dont have a language like ours. They do not talk to each other in words and sentences. But if we watch them, we can see that they do have their ways of communicating with each other. Can you see the rabbits tail? When rabbits see this white tail moving up and down , they run away. They know that they are in danger. The rabbit has told them something without making a sound. It h