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金中南校20082009年度第二学期期中考试初二英语一：听力部分（共30分 ）A)听句子：根据所听句子的内容，选择符合题意的图画回答问题.听一遍.(共5分)( ）1.What is the speakers brothers favourite sport ? ( ) 2.Which sign is the speaker talking about ? ( ) 3.Which is the cheapest ? ( ) 4.What does the speaker do now？ ( ) 5.Which animal is the speaker talking about ?B)听对话：根据所听内容回答每段对话后的问题,听两 遍.(共10 分). 听第一段对话，回答第6小题。 （ ）6.What will the speaker send Jim for his birthday ? A.A football B.A football star C.A poster. 听第二段对话，回答第7小题。 （ ）7.How much will the customer pay ? A.50 yuan B.100 yuan C.90yuan 听第三段对话，回答第8小题。 （ ）8.When should the speakers hand in their space travel homework ? A.Today B.Next week C.Next month 听第四段对话，回答第9小题。( ) 9.What is Jane doing ? A.She is cleaning the living room B.She is sweeping the floor in her room C.She is reading in her room听第五段对话，回答第10小题。（ ）10.What did Tina do yesterday ? A.Visited a child in the hospital B.Took care of her family in the hospital C.Was ill in hospital 听第六段对话，回答第1112小题。（ ）11.What has the mans father bought ? A.A drivers licence B.A car C.A card ( ) 12.who will do some cleaning for the man ? A.His father B.His little brother C.Himself听第7段对话，回答第1315小题。 ( ) 13.How many classes for beginners are there in a week？ A.One B.Two C.Three ( ) 14.What time is the evening class over ? A.At 7:30 B.At 8:30 C.At 9:30 ( ) 15.When will Sandy probably have her piano lessons ? A.On Tuesday morning B.On Tuesday evening C.On Wednesday eveningC）听对话：根据所听对话，回答每段对话后面的问题,听两遍.(共5分)（ ）16.Which country did the visitor visit ? A.The UK B.The USA C.The visitors country ( ) 17.How long did the Tower of London take the Englishmen to build ? A.Nearly 40 years B.Five months C.About 500years ( ) 18.Which building did the visitor think was interesting ? A.The Tower of London B.The old church C.The big building ( ) 19.Why did the Englishman get angry ? A.Because the visitor always asked the same questions. B. Because the Englishman didnt know the answers. C.Because the visitor always said they could do the same thing much faster in his country ( ) 20.Was there a big building last night ? A.No, there wasnt B.Yes,ther was C.We dont knowD)听填信息：根据所听内容，填写下面的表格，听两遍.(共10分)Name:Jackie ChanBirthday:21_,1954Birthplace:22_.Time to spend in a drama school:23_years.Year to be a professional actor:24_Type of his famous movies:25 action_ and comedies.二.单项选择：从各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案.(共20分)（ ）26.What_fine weather it is ！Lets go out for _walk. A.a;a B./;a C.the;the D.the;a. ( )27.Tom teaches_Chinese and he is friendly_the students. A.us;to B.us;for C.our; of D.ours;on ( )28.You should do the work better with_time and _people. A.little;few B.less;fewer C.fewer;less D.less;less ( )29.He does his homewok_. A.careful enough B.enough careful C.carefully enough D.enough carefully ( )30.We found _interesting to study English. A.it B.that C.this D.its ( )31.I called you just now,but you didnt answer me . Oh .I_my clothes then. A.washed B.was washing C.have been washing D.am washing ( )32.The students go to school every day _Saturday and Sunday. A.except B.beside C.besides D.without ( )33.Please call me if he _ here tomorrow. A.comes B.come C.will come D.has come ( )34.He _on the road when it began to rain. A.walks B.walked C.was walking D.will walk ( )35.Peter _in the factory since he left school three years ago. A.has been working B.worked C.works D.will work ( )36.Will you please_computer all day ? A.not play B.not to play C.dont play D.not playing ( )37.Lily is _child.She can look after herself. A.a eight-year-old B.an eight-year-old C.an eight-years-old D.a eight years old ( )38.It is going to rain hard.They_go home at once. A.must B.have to C.can D.may( )39.People dont need to spend_money buying gifts. A.too many B.too much C.much too D.many too( )40.This classroom is _small_hold these people. A.too;to B.so;that C.so;to D.too;that( )41.When will Mr Green come back ? He will return_a week. A.in B.after C.behind D.on( )42.There are more than _students in our school . A.three thousands B.three thousands of C.three thousand D.three thousand of ( )43.The boy was shopping_a UFO landed before him. A.when B.while C.during D.because( )44.I get _when someone talks to me while I am reading. A.annoying B.annoyed C.annoy D.annoys( )45.There is going to _a heavy rain tomorrow. A.be B.have C.has D.being三.完形填空：通读下面短文，掌握其大意，从四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案.（共20分）Around the world,people have different ideas about what good manners are.When you go to restaurants in different parts of the world,its_46_to know the right and wrong things to do.For example,in China its OK to _47_a lot of noise in a restaurant.In fact,if a restaurant isnt noisy and_48_,you may think theres something wrong with it.However,in many western countries,restaurants are_49_places.If a table is too loud,otherpeople who are eating there might even_50_to the owner of he restaurant. Paying the bill is also different from country to country.In China,one person usually pays for_51_.In western countries,one person pays if he or she is entertaining clients(宴请宾客)，but_52_friends eat together,they usually share the cost.This is called “Going Dutch”.Also,when westerners pay the bill.,they usually some money for the_53_.This is called “leaving a tip”.Leaving a tip is thought to be polite.In the US,its_54_to leave tips of 10%，15%，or 20%.of the bill,which is decided by how good the service is.Good waiters can make a lot of money! The way people eat food is different in the world,but you can_55_the same kinds of food in many countries.Chinese and Italian food,for example,are popular all over the world.( )46.A.popular B.difficult C.important D.enjoyable( )47.A.cause B.keep C.hear D.make( )48.A.lively B.friendly C.lucky D.polite( )49.A.nosy B.quiet C.busy D.clean( )50.A.shout B.explain C.complain D.speak( )51.A.everybody B.nobody C.somebody D.none( )52.A.until B.when C.unless D.since( )53.A.gatekeepers B.seller C.waiter D.visitor( )54.A.terrible B.common C.serious D.unusual( )55.A.invent B.discover C.prefer D.find四.阅读理解：阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案.(共30分)A Mascots （吉祥物）for the Olympic Games 20th23rd26th27th29th19721984199620002008Munich(慕尼黑)Los AngelesAtlanta(亚特兰大)SydneyBeijingGermany(德国)AmericaAmericaAustraliaChinaEurope（欧洲）North AmericaNorth AmericaOceania（大洋洲）Asia（亚洲）( )56.From the information above,we know the Olympic Games are held every _years. A.3 B.4 C.5 D.6( )57.The mascots for Beijing Olympic Games are two more than those for_Olympic Games. A.Sydney B.Los Angeles C.Atlanta D.Munich( )58.The mascot for the_Olympic Games was the first Olympic mascot in Olympic history. A.1996 Munich B.1984 Beijing C.1972 Munich D.2008 Beijing( )59.The 23rd and 26th Olympic Games were held in the same_. A.town B.city C.country D.capital( )60.Which of the following information is Not true？ A.The 1996 Olympic Games was held in America. B.The 27th Olmpic Games was held in Europe. C.Beijing is getting ready for the 29th Olympic Games. D.Sydney is a country in Oceania.B.You may hear about earhquakes（地震），but do you know what to do before,during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you. Before an earthquake.Its necessary to prepare yourself and your family.All family members should know how to turn off gas,water and electricity（电） and know useful telephone numbers(doctor,hospital,police,119,etc.).Never put heavy things over beds. During an earthquake.It is important for each of you to stay calm(冷静).If you are indoors,quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table.The purpose（目的） is to protect（保护） yourself from falling objects.Stay away from windows,large mirrors,heavy furniture and so on.If you are cooking,turn off the gas. If you are outdoors,move to an open area like a playground.Move away from buildings,bridges and trees.If you are driving,stop the car as soon as possible,staying away from bridges and tall buildings.Stay in your car. After an earthquake.Once the shaking has stopped,DO NOT run out of the building at once.It is better to wait and leave when it is safe.Check around you and help the people who are in trouble.If your building is badly broken you should leave it.If you smell or hear a gas,get everyone outside and open windows and doors.If you can do it safely.turn off the gas.Report it to the gas company.( )61.Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph（段） ? A.People should know how to turn on gas B.People should know how to save water. C.People shouldnt put heavy boxes over beds. D.People shouldnt forget the phone numbers of others.( )62.When an earthquake happens,_can help you deal with it. A.standing still B.staying calm C.looking outside D.moving indoors( )63.During an earthquake,if you driving in an open area,you should_. A.speed up your car B.stop your car and stay in C.slow down your car D.stop your car and run out( )64.When the earth stops shaking,you should should_. A.check around you first B.run out of the buiding at once C.break the windows and doors D.write a report to your company( )65.You can learn_after reading the passage. A.what an earthquake is like B.what to do avoid in earthquake C.how an earthquake happens D.how to protect yourself in an earthquake. C( )66. I hate a classmate of mine because she always speaks ill of（说坏话） me. ( )67.I argued（争论） with my friend again.Because she never understands me. ( )68.I cant make friends with JimBecause hes different from me.I cantStand(忍受) that.( )69.I have few friends because I dont Know how to make friends.It seems that I have no interest in anything except my books.( )70.My friends all complain（抱怨） that I do not keep my promise(守信用).ImVery sad. .A.Keep an open mind.You should know others opinions are also important.B.Pay no attention to what others say about you.Just think about yourself and keep it up if you are right.C.Try to show interest in others.If you do so,you will find its easier to make friends.D.Try understanding others first.So you can be understood well.E.Be a good listener.That is important in a friendship.F.Respect (尊敬)otherscharacters（性格）.Dont try to change them.G.Be careful about what you promise to others.If you promise others,you must keep it.If you cant,dont make any promise.五.看图短文填空：阅读下面短文，并借助上下文和插图补充所缺信息.每个空格只能填写 一个形式正确，意义相符的单词.Mrs Scott doesnt go out for work.But shes very busy doing_71_at home every day.Her_72_,Mr Scott,works at a big company.He always leaves home early and returns late.Heis hard-working,so he often feels_73_. One day,Mrs Scott said to Mr Scott,“We are _74_ busy every day that we should relax.”So they_75_a decision (决定)to go somewhere for holidays.But soon they argued(争论)with each other,_76_Mr Scott wanted to go to the moutains,but Mrs Scott thought that lots of rain in summer would make them in danger.At last,they agreed to go to the seaside.But then they disagreed with each other.Mr Scott loved to travel by_77_while Mrs Scott hated(不喜欢) flying.She said she would feel nervous（紧张）on a plane.She would rather(宁愿)take a_78_.In the end,they decided to go to the seaside by train and_79_back.So Mr Scott went to the station and bought the_80_for their travel.六.读写综合(本大题分为A，B两部分，共30分A）信息归纳（共5小题，每题2分）阅读下面短文，填写所缺信息.In the 1990s,we saw great changes in the way people communicated.People could send mail without going to the post office,and go shopping without leaving home.The cause of the greatchanges was the Internet.The idea of the Internet began in the early 1960s in America.In 1960,the ARPA net first connected the computers at four universities.One computer successfully sent information to another.In 1972,scientists shared ARPA net with the world.They created(创造)a way to send messages from person to person using ARPA net.This was the beginning of e-mail.Over the next few years,there was a lot of progress made in the world of computing,but most people were not using the Internet.Then,in the 1980s,personal computers became common.Inthe early 1990s,two important things happened:the birth of the World Wide Web in 1991,and thecreation of the first web browser(浏览器)in 1993.The web made it easier to find information onthe Internet.The web browser made it possible to see information with pictures and sound.Todaymillions of people connect to the Internet to send e-mails,visit websites,or store information on servers.Computers are now an important part of our life.196081._first conncted the computers at four universities.82._Scientists shared theARPA net with the world.1980s83._became common.84._T