人教版2019-2020学年七年级下学期期中考试英语试卷A卷

人教版2019-2020学年七年级下学期期中考试英语试卷A卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、单选题1 . Linda has a swimming class _ Friday afternoon .AatBinCon2 . 一is the population of India?一It is than of China.AHow large; fewer; itBWhat; smaller; thatCHow much; less; thatDHow big; smaller; it3 . They_ football on the playground tomorrow afternoon.AplayBare playingCare going to playDplayed4 . The schoolbag looks so nice. Is it _?AyourByoursCyou5 . is the bag made of?Its made of cloth.AWhatBHowCWhenDWhy6 . Good news! Mr Smith _ us a speech about the rules.AgaveBgivesCwill giveDhas given7 . None of the shoes in the shop fit me well. They aretoo bigtoo small.Aboth . andBeither orCneither norDnot onlybut also8 . - _ you go to Yundis piano concert (演奏会) with me this evening?- Id like to, but I have to do my homework.AShouldBCanCMustDNeed二、完型填空I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a town of Italy.As we enjoyed our coffee. A man entered and sat beside us. He called the waiter over,saying ,“Two cups of coffee,one of them there on the _. We heard his order with _ and noticed that he was served one cup of coffee_ he paid for two.When he left,the waiter put a piece of paper on the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee”.While we were still there,two other men entered and_ three cups of coffee,two on the table and one on the wall. They had two but paid for_ . This time also,the waiter did the same. It was_ unusual for US.After a few days,we had a chance to enter this coffee shop again. While we were enjoying our coffee,a man _ appeared homeless entered. He looked at the wall and said,“One cup of coffee from the wall.The waiter served a cup of coffee to this man with_ The man had his coffee and left without _We were amazed to watch all of this,as the waiter _ a piece of paper off the wall and threw it into the bin.Now it was no surprise for USthe matter was very _. The people of this town showed great respect for those who needed help.Just think about _ this man wanted. He didnt have to lose his face to ask for a ( n ) _cup of coffee._asking or knowing who was giving him this cup of coffee,he only looked at the wall,placed an order, _ his coffee and left.Its a truly beautiful thingprobably the most beautiful wall anywhere in the world.9 . AtableBwallCpaperDbin10 . AinterestBprideCpainDworry11 . AuntilBsoCbutDif12 . AofferedBorderedCdrankDleft13 . AnoneBoneCtwoDthree14 . AnothingBanythingCeverythingDsomething15 . AwhoBwhomCwhichDwhat16 . ArespectBsatisfactionCregretDpity17 . AaskingBbookingCreplyingDpaying18 . AbroughtBcarriedCtookDlaid19 . AimportantBclearCdirectDcorrect20 . AhowBwhenCwhatDthat21 . AfreeBexpensiveClowDcheap22 . AWithBWithoutCBeforeDAfter23 . AsharedBboughtCpreferredDenjoyed三、阅读单选Are you afraid of tests? What will you do to prepare for a test? The following suggestions will be helpful.Pay attention to what your teacher gives about a coming test. Write down exactly what you will be tested on. Knowing what the test will cover is half done.Make a review list that includes important points from class and reading material. Then your studying notes will be in one place. Whats more, rewriting the material will help you to remember it.Dont cram (突击式学习)！Test preparation begins the first day of class, so keep on doing your reading and homework. Then you just need to review for the testnot learn all the materials. If you wait until the night before to try to learn everything, you will only put more stress (压力) on yourself.Get a good nights sleep before the test, but if you cant, dont be awake the whole night. Research shows that getting at least four hours of sleep produces the better test results.Eat a healthy breakfast to keep your mind sharp (敏锐的). Avoid sugar, as it will weaken your ability to concentrate (全神贯注).24 . How many suggestions have you got from the text?ATwo.BThree.CFour.DFive.25 . The suggestions are given to the students who are.Ain fear of the testBgood at learningCin need of sleepDpoor at reading26 . Where will students probably know something about a coming test？AFrom their classmates.BFrom their teachers.CFrom reading material.DFrom studying notes.27 . Cramming will make it difficult for students to.Abe busy reviewing at firstBenjoy the first day of classCmake good test preparationDput more stress on themselves28 . What do you think will weaken your ability to concentrate?AEating a healthy breakfast.BTaking too much sugar.CKeeping your mind sharp.DGetting a good nights sleep.A young man went to the local expert(专家) on gems and said he wanted to become a gemologist(珠宝家). The expert turned him down because he feared the youth would not have the patience to learn. The young man asked for a chance. Finally, the expert told the youth, Be here tomorrow.The next morning the expert put a jade(玉) stone in the youths hand and told him to hold it. The expert then went about his work, cutting, weighing and setting gems. The boy sat quietly and waited.The following morning the expert again put the jade stone in the youths hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth and fifth days, the expert asked the young man to do the same thing. On the sixth day, the youth held the jade stone but he could no longer stand(忍受) the silence. Master, when am I going to learn something? he asked.You will learn. the expert said and went about his business.Several more days went by and the youth almost lost his patience. But one morning as the master put the stone in the youths hand, the young man said without looking at his hand, This is not the same jade stone!You have begun to learn. said the master.Practice makes perfect. The experience we learned from practice teaches us and develops our abilities. Experience is the best teacher. Even the most successful person had no absolute confidence once. It is experience that gives people confidence. The truth is: if you do the work and gain the experience, youll have more confidence because youll actually know what youre doing.29 . The phrase turned . down probably means _.ArefusedBacceptedCforgaveDdoubted30 . The expert let the young man hold the jade stone for so many days because he wanted to see if the young man was _.AbraveBpatientCcleverDhonest31 . What may be the best title for this passage?AAn Experienced GemologistBExperience, the Best TeacherCExperience of a Young ManDA Confident TeacherHuang Fang15 years oldJiangxiI always dream big. I had planned to get the highest marks during the final exam. But I didnt make it. And my dream of winning the English Olympic competition also didnt come true. But I have a new dream now. I want to study abroad when I grow up. So my next years plan is to improve my English.Li Qiang15 years oldHunanMy biggest wish is to watch to the end of the Spring Festival Eve Variety Show(春节联欢晚会)without falling asleep this year. Last year, I got bored with program after 11oclock and went to bed early. This year I will stay awake until the last minute. Why? My favorite star Jay Chou, together with other stars, will be on the program this year. How can I not watch to the end?Wang Rong13 years oldShanghaiI want to be closer to my friend this year. We used to be in the same middle school. Now her school is about half an hours ride from mine. We dont see each other often now but we do miss each other. I will buy her some of her favorite things as presents when her birthday comes. I want to tell her that I hope our friendship lasts the whole life.Elizabeth14 years oldUSI have too many ideas. First of all, I want to be a better sister. I always enjoy being with my sister. She is four years younger than me. We make cakes and watch films together. She once told me that my chocolate cookie was her favorite food. But this year I was too busy with my schoolwork. I didnt make enough time for her32 . Huang Fang wants to _ when she grows up.Atravel all over the worldBget good marks in examsCwin the English Olympic competitionDstudy abroad33 . Li Qiang didnt watch to the end of the Spring Festival Eve Variety Show last year because _.Ahe felt the program was boringBhe was not allowed to do soChe had some homework to doDsomething was wrong with the TV set34 . How old is Elizabeths sister?A14 years oldB18 years oldC10 years oldD4 years old35 . The four persons in the passage are talking about their _.AhobbiesBwishesCsubjectsDfriendsHere are some stage performances in December.#Musical Gone with the WindDate: Nov 30-Dec9/ Dec 15-Dec 21/ Dec 29-Jan 13Theater: Beijing exhibition(展览) center theater/ Shaanxi Performing ArtCenter/ SAIC Shanghai Culture SquareLanguage: EnglishBrief Introduction: This musical is based on the American Civil War. It tells a romantic story, in which a girl named Scarlett never gives up and grows to be a woman.#Play Teahouse Date: Dec 14-Dec 16 Theater: Beijing Tianqiao Theater Language: Sichuan dialect(方言)Brief Introduction: In the drama, Beijing Yutai Teahouse is the background. It describes various characters. Through the changes in the life of the characters in the teahouse, the writer reflects the changes of society.#Musical Journey Under the Midnight Sun Date: Nov 30- Dec 9 Theater: SAIC Shanghai Culture Square Language: Mandarin(普通话)Brief Introduction: Its a mystery novel written by KeigoHigashino. The story begins in 1973 when a man is found killed in a building in Osaka. Its very attractive(吸引人的).36 . If you are in Beijing, how many performances can you enjoy?AoneBtwoCthree37 . Who is Journey Under the Midnight Sun written by?AKeigoHigashinoBScarlettCOsaka38 . Which of the following is TRUE according to the information?AThe play Teahouse is performed in Sichuan province.BGone with the Wind is performed in the most places among the three.CJourney Under the Midnight Sun tells a romantic story which is very attractive.Bill Gates has a nice house on a hill by Lake Washington. Inside the house there are seven bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, six kitchens and six fireplaces. It even has a theatre, a library, an exercise room and a swimming pool. You can say the house is very big. However, it doesnt look so big, because a large part of it is in the hills.The house is famous for many reasons. One is its large size, and another is its amazing electronic systems (电子系统). Before a visitor goes into the house, he/she gets a chip (芯片) at the gate. The chip sends information about the visitor to the electronic systems in the house. When the visitor goes into the house, lights are on automatically (自动地). When the visitor goes into a room, the temperature (温度) will change to make the visitor comfortable. When the visitor goes from one room to another, he/she can hear music. Bill Gates began to build his house in 1990. It took him about 7 years to build it. 39 . Bill Gates house doesnt look very big because _. Athe house is in a forestBthe house is very modernCthe house is very smallDa large part of the house is in the hills40 . Bill Gates house is very famous. The writer gives _ reasons.AoneBtwoCfourDfive41 . The visitor will get _ at the gate of Bill Gates house.Aa map of the houseBa model houseCa systemDa chip42 . Bill Gates finished building his house in _.A1990B1997C1996D199843 . Which is the best title for the passage?ABill Gates dream homeBBill Gates house CBill Gates and his houseDBill Gates family四、用单词的正确形式完成短文阅读短文，从方框中选择恰当的词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，每词限用一次。sell, what, shoe, buy, on, he, poor, beautiful, agree, nothingA shoemaker and his wife (妻子) lived in a small village. They were very 44 . , and each day they grew poorer and poorer.At last there was45 . left in the house, but leather (皮革) for one pair of shoes. “I will cut it out for the last pair of 46 . ,” said the shoemaker. “ Tomorrow I will sew (缝) them.” So he cut out the leather and left it 47 . his chair.The next morning he went to make the shoes. 48 . did he see? A pair of shoes, nicely made and ready to be sold. The shoes were so fine that the shoemaker 49 . it very soon.With the money the poor shoemaker50 . leather for two pairs of shoes. He cut out the leather for the shoes and left them on 51 . chair.The next morning when he went to make the shoes, he found the two pairs of shoes were already made. The shoes were very52 . , and some people in his neighborhood asked him to make one for them.The shoemaker 53 . , but he was a little worried. He didnt know who made the shoes for him. Can you help him?AimpossibleBpolluteCimmediatelyDfor exampleEpoliteCarpooling (拼车) is another way to reduce carbon emissions（排放）.Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys in order that more than one person travels in a car. It54 . reduces your cars emissions by half.What you do inside your living space can have a big effect on the air quality outside it. You can do a lot of things inside and around your home that will help you55 . less and save more money.Huge amounts of our energy supply comes from burning coal, another contributor to haze. By cutting down your electricity use, you are cutting down on haze. However, its56 . for you never to use them, but you may try to reduce your use of electricity by turning off lights，using your air conditioner wisely during the summer months，or updating some of your electrical appliances to low-energy models,57 . , you can use energy-saving lamps that require less energy and last 10 times longer than common bulbs.将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次AspecialBsymbolCencourageDmakeEthankMothers Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors mothers in the United States. The holiday is celebrated in a number of ways. People give mothers gifts like flowers, cards, and jewelry to 58 . them for all their hard work. A popular 59 . of the holiday is the carnation. This is because when the holiday first began in the U.S. people were encouraged to wear a red carnation if their mother was alive or a white carnation if their mother was dead. Many people take their mothers out for a 60 . meal. In fact, Mothers Day is the most popular date in the U.S. for people to go out and eat and it is estimated that people spend billions on meals and gifts. Mothers Day is also the most popular day to 61 . long distance calls in the U.S. It is the second most popular gift-giving day after Christmas.Big cities around the world are looking for _ to improve transportation. One way is bike sharing. The idea is simple. People pay a little money _ a bike for a certain time. For example, in London, you can ride around the city for an hour for one pound. When you finish, you leave the bike at a docking station. Another person can then use the same bike.62 . AwayBways63 . Ato useBuse五、回答问题阅读下面文章，简要回答所给问题。Your homework habits might be affecting your grades. Are you feeling tired or bored when it comes to homework time? Are you arguing with parents about your grades? You can change the way you feel by taking better care of your mind and your body.Use a planner.Did you know that poor organization skills can reduce(降低) your final scores? That