2024学年建平西校第一学期初三年级英语学科期中考试
Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)
（ ）21. The medicine should be taken ______________ every four hours.
A. two in a time B. two at a time
C. two at time D. two in time
（ ）22. I always take an umbrella ______________ me on sunny or rainy days.
A. to B. from C. for D. with
（ ）23. I don’t know if it ______________ tomorrow. If it ______________ , I won’t go out.
A. will rain...rains B. rains...will rain C. rains...rains D. will rain...will rain
（ ）24. My ______________ brother is 3 years ______________ than my cousin.
A. elder,elder B. older, oldest C. elder,older D. older,elder
（ ）25. He looks worried because his notebook ______________ by mistake yesterday.
A. took B. was taken C. takes D. is taken
（ ）26. —When did you ______________ yesterday Were you late for the meeting
—Luckily, when I ______________ there, it had just begun.
A. reach...got to B. get...arrived C. reach...arrived D. arrive...got
（ ）27. The horse was ______________ by the ______________ snake.
A. frighten...frightening B. frightened...frightened
C. frightened...frightening D. frightening...frightening
（ ）28. All the students ought to keep ______________ and read ______________ in the reading room.
A. quiet...quietly B. quietly...quiet C. quietly...quietly D. quiet...quiet
（ ）29. The machines ______________ heavy things. They’re very useful.
A. are used to lifting B. are used to lift
C. used to be lifted D. used to lift
（ ）30. The more careful you are, the ______________ mistakes you will make.
A. less B. little C. few D. fewer
（ ）31. ______________ my teacher, I got full marks in the exam.
A. According to B. Listening to C. For D. Talking to
（ ）32. Not only I but also Jane and Mary ______________ going to her party this Sunday.
A. is B. are C. am D. be
（ ）33. Mrs Smith cut herself while she ______________ this morning.
A. cook B. is cooking C. was cooking D. cooked
（ ）34. In China, the number of the farmers ______________ very large. Something must be done to make them rich.
A. has B. have C. is D. are
（ ）35. —Mum, we’re going to visit an island this weekend.
— ______________ .
A. Goodbye B. That’s OK C. Not at all D. Have a good trip
plete the following passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次):
(A)
across B. appeared C.against D.performing E.training
The circus is a great form of family entertainment. There are lots of artists and even ____36____ animals. But should animals be in circuses What about other forms of entertainment such as horse racing
Animals have traditionally____37____in circuses. In ancient Rome, there were animal races and fights that involved (包括) hundreds of horses, lions and even elephants. But some feel that this should be stopped now. Animal rights organizations are strongly____38____the use of animals in circuses. They argue that animals do not naturally ride bicycles, stand on their beads, balance on balls, or jump through rings of fire. And when they do, it's after months of ____39____ with whips(鞭子) and sticks.
(B)
A.shocked B.enemy C.traditional D.distance E.completely
We all know Arcbimedes was a clever scientist. Using a good method, he showed King Hiero that his crown was not made ____40____ of gold. However, do you know Archimedes was also an inventor In 215 B.C., the Roman army invaded(入侵) Archimedes' home city of Syracuse. He "fought against" the____41____ by inventing a number of “war machines.” One of the machines was the stone thrower. The machine could throw large stones over a great____42____ from the city wall at Roman ships.The Romans were____43____ at the invention. They even stole a stone thrower and then made one for their own use.
plete 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)
Our monitor planned to give three _____________ in the school hall in the following weeks. (speech)
Alice knew that she had done something wrong. She _____________ to all of us.(apology)
People like keeping dogs as pets because they are_____________to their owners. (faith)
I believe the next Olympic Games will be a great_____________.(succeed)
Children often learn_____________from their parents. (responsible)
As we all know,_____________ thinking is really important to students.(depend)
A lot of students will go camping this Saturday,_____________Tom and Ben. (include)
The little girl began crying when she heard of the _____________of her puppy. (die)
V. 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）
My sister rarely goes to school by bike on snowy days.（改反义疑问句）
My sister rarely goes to school by bike on snowy days, ______________ ______________
The Olympic Games are held every four years.（对划线部分提问）
______________ ______________ are the Olympic Games held
It is very convenient to travel by underground. （改为感叹句）
______________ ______________ it is to travel by underground!
Linda got up early in order to catch the train. （保持句意基本不变）
Linda got up ______________ early ______________she could catch the train.
Mrs. Green moved most of the flower pots into the house last night. （改为被动语态）
Most of the flower pots ______________ ______________ into the house by Mrs. Green last night.
Mr. Smith asked John, "Do you plan to go abroad to further your study "（改为宾语从句）
Mr. Smith asked John ______________ he ______________ to go abroad to further his study.
studying, Ben, the importance of, has realized, for his future life （连词成句）
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Part 3 Reading and Writing
（第三部分读写）
VI. Reading comprehension （阅读理解）
A. Choose the best answer （根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案）
Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove
Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies (树冠) provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand amidst these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy overall views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline.
IMPORTANT NOTE
◆ From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket
to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket arc advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission timings to the OCBC Skyway:
9 am. to 3 p.m. （last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.）
4 p.m. to 10 p.m. （last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.）
For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardens by the bay.com.
ADMISSION
◆ Admission to the Supertrec Grove is free.
◆ Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway:
Adult:
Senior（≥60 years old）: S8
Child （3 to 12 years old）:
Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars.
OPERATING HOURS
◆ Supertree Grove: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily
◆ OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m.
Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected.
The Supertree Grove is a popular tourist attraction in ______________.
A) China. B) Singapore. C) Thailand. D) Malaysia.
If the visitors have no Christmas Wonderland tickets, what is the best time to visit
A) before 5 a.m. B) after 9 a.m. C) before 3 p.m. D) after 2 p.m.
A couple want to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them
A) 16 Singapore dollars. B) 13 Singapore dollars.
C) 15 Singapore dollars. D) 21 Singapore dollars.
The underlined "purchased" in the third part ADMISSION probably means ______________.
A) kept B. bought C) sold D) received
Which of the following statements is true
A) The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect bird's eye view of the whole city.
B) Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can only be purchased on the official website of Gardens by the Bay.
C) From November 30 to December 26, visitors will pay a lot for visits to the Supertree Grove.
D) Visitors have to buy tickets before 8 p.m if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway at ordinary time.
The article probably appears in a (n) ______________.
A) advertisement B) comic strip C) science magazine D) novel
B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Ordinary people trying to make a difference In the world.
This week, we speak to John Harrison, a volunteer at the Queensland Animal Shelter
Have you ever volunteered at an animal shelter before
No, but I have had many years' experience with animals. I _______65_______ with animals. At one time my family had between five and eight dogs in the house, with four cats. I have many happy memories and many not so happy memories. I try to advise people on care of their animals. I don't tell people what to do, I just suggest to them and give them some new ideas.
How long have you been a volunteer at the Queensland Shelter
I’ve been a volunteer for five years now.
What are your _______66_______ there
Well, I'm a bank manager, so I know my way around financial matters. At the shelter, I _______67_______ organize events to raise money.
So, you have quite an important position. What do other volunteers at the shelter do Each year we find thousands of animals that need our help. This means a lot of work in many different areas. Some volunteers help out with the _______68_______ of the animals. They feed and exercise them and make sure their cages are clean. Others help owners find their lost pets or sort out animal adoptions (领养).
Can you give our readers some information about adoption
Before adoption, a vet checks the animal and vaccinates (注射疫苗) it. It _______69_______ $200 to adopt an animal, but that also includes the vet services. Since the shelter opened in 2003, we have found homes for 3,166 dogs and 1,930 cats.
That’s very impressive!
Well, down at the shelter, we're all _______70_______ the work we're doing and we hope to improve our services in the future.
A)took up B)put up C)grew up D)set up
A)choices B)disadvantages C)difficulties D)responsibilities
A)directly B)probably C)especially D)regularly
A)basic training B)daily care C)extra cost D)medical records
A)costs B)takes C)spends D)pays
A)tired of B)proud of C)busy with D)surprised at
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)
For Helen, the single mom of four-year-old Luna, money was always tight. As Christmas drew nearer, she kept thinking about how she would not make her daughter d_______71_______. Finally, Helen had thought of having Luna send a letter to Santa Claus(圣诞老人) by balloon, saying Santa would catch the balloon during his flight through the air on his sled (雪橇).
Holen helped Luna write down all the things she dreamed -- candies, a Spider--Man ball, a doll, etc., and then put the p_______72_______ into a red balloon. It was a cold morning. As they released the wishes to the sky, Luna whispered, "Dear Santa, please do find and take my balloon with you soon, will you " The thing was, Helen herself hadn't expected anyone to find the balloon.
After a simple Christmas, the calendar turned to another year. One day in January, a friend called Helen e_______73_______, "Log onto Facebook! Guess what A man called Alvin found Luna's balloon! He wants to send Luna gifts!"
In surprise, Helen logged onto Facebook and then she saw Alvin had posted (发布) the pictures of Luna's red balloon and note, asking about Luna. Thousands of people from all over the country reposted them. Some commented in Alvin's page, "Back then we were just like Luna. We had also hoped in our childhood that magic Santa would show up in front of us and realize our dream after hearing our pray. Why don't we just act as Santa o_______74_______ this time and bring magic to little Luna Alvin, please count us in! "Helen went over all the posts in tears. Loneliness and helplessness had tailed her all the way, but they were g_______75_______ for the first time. A stream of warmth flowed inside her.
Helen contacted Alvin who had gone all the way to find her family for the past one month and told Luna, "Santa d_______ 76_______ your balloon by accident. But how lucky you are! One of his elves (精灵) found it and will help realize your dream!"
Who could have ever imagined that a balloon would bring the s_______77_______ this close In April, Alvin headed to Helen. That morning, just as chilly as the day Luna released her balloon, in front of Helen's house, Alvin and his wife got out of the car with a box full of gifts in their hands. Luna ran out to meet them happily. "Is this what you wanted for Christmas, Luna " Helen asked. "Absolutely!" Luna exclaimed.
71.d______________72.p______________ 73.e______________ 74.o______________ 75.g______________ 76.d______________ 77.s______________
D.Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）
Before moving to Xiamen in 1988, the American man William Brown had already lived in over 30 cities around the world. At that time, he had no thought that he would spend the rest of his life in Xiamen and enjoyed his life there so much.
Now as a professor of management at Xiamen University, William has been teaching business studies since 1989.
In 1988, William arrived in Xiamen with his family-his wife and two sons. Xiamen in the 1980s was not a nice place to live in. People burned coal and the air was polluted. Besides, the electricity was awful. William said what made him stay in Xiamen was the people there.
“In the 1980s, Chinese people used food coupons(粮票) to get meat, vegetables and oil.”But foreigners had no such tickets, and we could not use cash,either,”William said.“Many Chinese teachers sold their tickets to me, not to make money,but to offer a little kind help to a foreigner.”
“During such festivals as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival,the Chinese teachers would invite my family to their homes.Even though they were not rich,they shared everything with us.Just once a year later,I decided to live here permanently(永久地).”
Looking back, William said the improvements in Xiamen were great. “ I knew the difficult time would pass, but I didn't except that the city would improve so fast. The city now has good transportation and wonderful nightlife similar to Las Vegas.”
Over the past years, William has taken his family travelling across China. They are surprised at the variety of China's natural beauty. But in William's eyes, nowhere is more beautiful than his hometown in China—Xiamen.
Once, Williams made a speech in Xiamen Tourism Festival. When he was asked to say something to this city, “ ________________________” William said proudly.
William Brown moved to Xiamen in 1988,didn't he
What is William Brown's job in Xiamen
How could people get meat,vegetables and oil in 1980s China
What made William decide to stay in Xiamen permanently
How is the city Xiamen now in William Brown's eyes
What can probably be filled in the blank
VII.Writing (作文)
84.Write at least 60 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学初三学生李明，你校初三年级计划举办一次主题为“我的初中生活”的展览，邀请每一位初三学生选择一件最能体现你初中生活的物品参展，并为此展品配上文字说明供参观者阅读。写一段展品介绍，内容须包括：
(1)对该物品的简要介绍；
(2)你选择该物品参展的理由。
Key: 21-25 BDACB 26-30 DCABD 31-35 BBCCD
Keys: 36-39 DBCE 40-43 EBDA
Keys: 44-51 speeches, apologized, faithful, success, responsibilities, independent, including, death
Keys: 52. does she 53. How often 54. How convenient 55. so, that 56. whether/if, planned
58. Ben has realized the importance of studying for his future life.
keys: 59-64. BCDBDA
Keys：CDDBAB
Keys: disappointed; paper; excitedly; ourselves; gone;dropped; strangers
Yes, he did.
He works as a professor of management at Xiamen University and teaches there.
In China,people used coupons to get meat,vegetables and oil in 1980s.
It’s people’s kindness that made William decide to stay in Xiamen permanently.
In william’s eyes, nowhere is more beautiful than his hometown in China -Xiamen。
Any reasonable answer is OK.
