南京外国语学校
2024-2025 学年度第二学期初二年级阶段练习（一）
英语试题(卷)
卷 I 客观题(满分 50分)
I. Multiple choice (1%×20=20%)
1. Only twenty percent of the disasters that have hit the island country ___________ an influence on people's life.
A. have B. has C. had D. having
2. The photos you just found are ___________ old that I almost forget where they ___________.
A. so; have taken B. so; were taken C. such; have taken D. such; were taken
3. ___________ together around the fire, all the tourists danced excitedly with the local people when it got dark.
A. Get B. To get C. Getting D. Got
4. For breakfast he only drinks juice from fresh fruit ____________ on his own farm.
A. Grown B. being grown C. to be grown D. to grow
5. The students complained that they were ___________ died after having ___________ lessons at school.
A. too much; too much B. too much; too many C. much too; too much D. much too; too many
6. America is Britain's second ____________ customer ____________ Germany for automotive parts.
A. bigger; behind B. bigger; after C. biggest; behind D. biggest; after
7. In 1908 Lord Northcliffe offered a prize of￡1,000 to the first man ___________ across the English Channel.
A. flying B. flew C. to fly D. to be flying
8. Our maths teacher tells us that we need to be ___________ when taking a maths test and that it's better ___________.
A. enough patient; to not hurry B. enough patient; not to hurry
C. patient enough; not to hurry D. patient enough; to not hurry
9. Small ___________ of news ___________ never enough for us to learn about the world well.
A. numbers; is B. amounts; is C. numbers; are D. amounts; are
10. Kevin, a _______ cat from Russia has become famous on the internet because of his ________ look at every visitor.
A. 4 years old; surprised B. 4 years old; surprising
C. 4-year-old; surprised D. 4-year-old; surprising
11. The app shows that Bus No. 3 is about 5 km ___________ of the bus stop. There is no ___________ in worrying.
A. east; point B. the east; point C. east; need D. the east; need
12. While the little boy's mum was ___________ his clothes, his clothes, he opened a box of animal biscuits and spread
them all over the kitchen table.
A. taking up B. putting up C. taking away D. putting away
13. It was when I got back to my apartment ___________ I first came across my new neighbors.
A. who B. where C. which D. that
14. At a flea market(跳蚤), people can buy ___________ from clothes to furniture.
A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything
15. Ne Zha 2's director, Yang Yu, said, “we are incredibly ___________ to the audience for their love and enthusiasm.”
A. careful B. grateful C. meaningful D. hopeful
16. The old lady looked through the photos arranged ___________ time order in the album, which brought back her
memories ___________ the happy time with her husband.
A. with; of B. with, for C. in; of D. in, for
17. Joel's a little worried because he __________ take a math test soon and Pete thinks Joel ___________ make an
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improvement this time.
A. will; will B. will; is going to
C. is going to; is going to D. is going to; will
18. —Jim, ___________ you go to the movies tonight with us
—I'd love to, but I have a lot of homework ___________.
A. Why not; to do B. Why not: to be done
C. Why don't; to be done D. Why don't; to do
19. Which of the following sentence has the same sentence structure as “This kind of food tastes delicious”
A. You can put the dishes in the kitchen.
B. I often hear someone playing the violin next door.
C. Having an ice-cream in the hot summer is really cool.
D. Our headmaster will invite a scientist to our school very soon.
20. —Look at this little dog! It's so lovely!
—___________ I like cats better, to be honest.
A. If you say so... B. So what
C. Just a moment. D. That'd be fantastic.
II. Cloze test (1%×15=15%)
The year 2025 has already brought historic achievements to Chinese cinema. During the ___21___ Festival, China's
box office revenue (收入) reached 11 billion yuan, setting a global record. The 8-day holiday alone earned 9.51 billion yuan,
with 187 million ___22___, breaking previous records. Of the other five films released at the same time, __23___ compared
to (媲美) Ne Zha 2. This animated sequel, a follow-up to the 2019 hit Ne Zha, ___24___ over 4.8 billion yuan during the
holiday. By Thursday, it had beaten The Battle at Lake Changjin (5.775 billion yuan) to become China's highest-grossing
film. Analysts predicted it might reach 9.5 billion yuan. Its distributor(发行方 ), Enlight Media, saw stock prices rise
___25___ 42% in two days.
___26___, Ne Zha 2 outperformed Hollywood's Inside Out 2 ($653 million), becoming the biggest animated film.
“Blockbusters are back in China,” said Imax CEO Rich Gelfond. The film's story, rooted in Chinese myths, follows Ne Zha,
a hero ___27___ to destroy the world but fighting to choose his fate.
The film's themes of family, friendship, and self-identity ___28___ moved audiences especially during the Spring
Festival, a time for family reunions. Visually, the film ___29___ traditional Chinese art and advanced animation. Over
1,900 special effects shots and three years of work on a single scene showed China's ___30___ in animation technology.
Executive producer Chen Changjiang stated that the team aimed to31 the limits (极限) of film effects, not just animation
(动画片).
Director Yang Yu (Jiaozi) credited the film's success to energy and hard work. “Treat every project like it’s your
___32___ one,” he said. With 4,000 team members, Ne Zha 2 reflects China's animation journey, from ___33___
technologically to leading globally.
The ___34___ success also highlights the power of “Chinese IPs”—stories told with local cultures and values. As Chen
said, “We’re not just making movies; we're ___35___ China's history with the world.”
This record-breaking performance has given the film industry a boost after a slow 2024. It proves that audiences still
crave (渴望) the big-screen experience, ensuring a wonderful future for Chinese cinema.
21. A. Spring B. Ching Ming C. Dragon Boat D. Mid-Autumn
22. A. cinemas B. viewers C. movies D. screens
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23. A. some B. any C. each D. none
24. A. lost B. wasted C. spent D. earned
25. A. by B. to C. at D. from
26. A. Normally B. Unfortunately C. Globally D. Locally
27. A. forced B. invited C. allowed D. encouraged
28. A. slowly B. deeply C. easily D. suddenly
29. A. developed B. improved C. inspired D. mixed
30. A. tradition B. progress C. disadvantage D. weakness
31. A. push B. set C. recognize D. keep
32. A. future B. next C. last D. following
33. A. making up B. catching up C. giving up D. taking up
34. A. director's B. themes’ C. characters’ D. film’s
35. A. learning B. sharing C. seeing D. making
II. Reading comprehension (1%×15=15%)
A
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances Captain Goodfellow will be ready to
teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Cinema on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front
entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Cinema. See Broken Window at 1:30. The
Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the
world, Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Take Me out to the Ballgame
It's October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your ticket sat the gate. It might be cold...
Don't forget sweaters and jackets.
Do you want to hear “The Zoo”
“The Zoo”, a popular group from Australia, will give their first U.S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City
College.
36. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food ___________.
A. in the City Hall B. at the Ballgame
C. at Rose Hall D. at Central Park
37. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don't forget ___________.
A. your worries B. your beautiful walk
C. your learning about local history D. your comfortable shoes
38. The Redbirds ballgame is ___________.
A. in the afternoon B. likely to be held outdoors
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C. at the gate D. probably cold
39. “The Zoo” is ___________.
A. a park with lots of animals B. a U.S. concert
C. a music group D. a charity
40. You may see this passage in ___________.
A. a British newspaper B. an American newspaper
C. a British magazine D. an American guide book
B
The sunmao (榫卯 )method of joinery was commonly used in ancient Chinese architecture and furniture. But when
modern technology discourages many people in learning this ancient skill, Jia Jing, a junior student at Hubei Ecology
Polytechnic College, offers his answer.
“It is of great importance to train young people in this craft," said the 20-year-old. “Not only does it help with the
preservation of carpentry(水工 ) skills, but there exist delicate wooden artifacts (手工艺品 ) from ancient times that
machines still cannot repeat.”
Growing up in a family with a carpenter father, Jia would always observe his father do woodwork and sometimes help
him. ① But as a child, he couldn't build furniture on his own. Instead, he started building with Lego bricks at the
age of 8.
“At that time, I would think before going to bed about what I would build tomorrow,” Jia recalled. ② “I
formed an idea in my mind, and the next day I would start building it.”
This hobby greatly benefited Jia's future furniture-making skills. ③ Before making any piece, Jia can
quickly draw a rough picture in his mind, which proves useful during the carving(雕刻)process. ④
When the moment arrived for Jia to head to college, he chose interior design at the suggestion of his father. Beyond his
normal courses provided by the college, Jia also joined the school furniture-making training center, Sawing(锯), planning,
and carving wood repeatedly every day can be an extremely dull job for most young people. While other students were
enjoying their college life, Jia had already learned to endure loneliness and focus on achieving excellence. “This experience
not only improved my skills but also tested my character, " Jia said.
Recently, Jia's hard work in this craft has paid off. He was chosen as one of the candidates to compete on behalf of
China at the 47th World Skills Competition in Lyon, France next year.
“If I can represent (代麦) China on the global stage, I will put all my efforts to become the winner," Jia said.
41. Why should young people learn the sunmao method according to Jia Jing
A. It is key to making Chinese furniture. B. It is better than modern technology.
C. It shows traditional Chinese culture. D. It shows ancient carpentry wisdom.
42. How did Lego benefit Jia Jing
A. It aroused his interest in carpentry. B. It helped his father in furniture making.
C. It improved his carpentry skills. D. It prepared him for his ideal university.
43. Where is the sentence “This early experience with woodwork ignited (点燃)his love for carpentry." taken from
A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④
44. What did Jia sacrifice (牺牲) during his college time
A. His free time. B. His carving skills. C. His normal courses. D. His original character.
45. Which is the best title of this text
A. Making furniture with no technology B. Pass carpentry down through Lego
C. Carving dreams in wood D. Continuing love on global stage
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C
Automated (自动化的 ) kitchens aren't sci-fi scenes from shows like Star Trek. Right now, robots are used to fry
chicken, make pizzas, prepare salads and many more. Al can invent recipes based on what a kitchen has. More advanced (先
进的) concepts are in development to automate kitchens for fine dining.
Since technology tends to (往往会) be expensive at first, restaurants and other businesses are the first ones to use AI
kitchen technologies. Over time, prices are likely to fall enough for the home market, changing how homes and society
work.
The benefits of Al kitchens include helping cooks to avoid boring tasks such as peeling potatoes or standing at a
workstation for hours. It can free up time, allowing people to focus on more important tasks. For personalized eating, Al can
fit countless special diets and tastes on demand.
However, there are risks to human well-being (幸禤). Cooking is a good activity that helps with communication and
self-expression, but these benefits could be reduced if the human involvement becomes unnecessary, Family relationships
might suffer without the collaborative (协作的) kitchen environment.
Furthermore, the kitchen serves as the household's science laboratory, playing an important role in science education.
The art of cooking helps kids learn about materials, chemistry and problem-solving.
Cultural risks must also be considered. For example, Al could mess up traditional recipes and methods, as it often
oversimplifies (过度简化 ) cultural details, This may result in Al and robot cooks producing less diverse (各式各样的 )
dishes. Depending too heavily on technology in meal creation may result in a lack of variety, resulting in a sameness in taste,
similar to the strange feel of Al art images across different apps.
Convenience (便利) can come at a great cost, so it's important to consider the possible social disruptions (扰乱) that
new technologies might bring, especially in areas like food that are closely tied to our everyday lives.
46. Why are restaurants the first to use Al kitchen technologies
A. They are more interested in automation.
B. They can afford the high costs.
C. They have more space for robots.
D. They want to attract more customers.
47. What is one potential benefit of Al kitchens mentioned in the article
A. Meeting various demands. B. Saving money on food.
C. Reducing kitchen waste. D. Improving family relationships.
48. Which of the following risks of Al cooking to humans is NOT mentioned
A. Family relationship might suffer.
B. Kids can't learn about science in the kitchen.
C. There will be fewer diverse dishes.
D. The Al art images in different apps have a strange feel
49. How could Al potentially harm cultural diversity in food
A. By replacing human cooks.
B. By encouraging home cooking.
C. By focusing personalized eating.
D. By oversimplifying traditional recipes.
50. What is the author's attitude toward the widespread use of AI kitchens
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Cautious. D. Unclear.
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卷 II 主观题（满分 50 分）
IV. Vocabulary
A. Complete each sentence with proper words, The first letter of each word is given. (0.5%x15=7.5%)
1. To improve her writing, Sarah decided to build her v by reading more books and keeping a daily journal.
2. children believe that Santa Claus slides down c of houses to leave presents under the Christmas tree.
3. The government began the Velib scheme in 2007 to reduce traffic jams and the e from exhaust fumes.
4. Recognizing the different learning styles and interests of its students, the school decided to set up different courses to
meet the need of each i student.
5. A team of explorers were shocked to discover that the remote（偏远的）village still uses p tools and methods
for farming and daily life.
6. R , students in our school have been busy preparing for the Foreign Language Festival, celebrating the diversity
of languages and cultures.
7. In the hope of providing their children with better education and getting good medical service, i from the
countryside choose to move to cities.
8. The t the mistake is, the harder it is for you to find it.
9. When locusts get together in swarms, they become a flying disaster t the harvest and farmers’ life.
10. Your m aches after long hours of exercise, which is a sign of progress.
11. With its unique c shaped by its long history and rich cultures, the city attracts tourists from all over the
world.
12. can you get me some b in the store The ones in my remote control（遥控器）have run out of power.
13. Despite a lot of difficulties at first, the archaeologists e discovered a hidden ancient civilization deep within
the jungle, which could rewrite human history.
14. To promote the sale of their products in the market, the company asked e on product design for their
professional advice.
15. The environmental engineer was upset to see the scheme r by several government departments for its
influence on the environment.
B. Complete the sentences with the proper forms of the given words. (0.5%x15=7.5%)
1. The small village, with its beautiful scenery and friendly people, is place I have visited. (charm)
2. The smart device to the Wi-Fi allows us to control appliances(电器) for far away and keeps a
with our app. (connect)
3. I go to see my grandparents I as have much more schoolwork than before. (frequent)
4. According to DeepSeek, in China is Shijiazhuang in Hebei Province for its heavy air pollution
and a low green coverage. (inhabit)
5. A famous musician Fang Datong, who encourages in his music, died in his dream after two
years of suffering from illness. (peace)
6. To enjoy a better view of the whole city, I recommend you to climb to the top of the tower, which reaches a
great . (high)
7. After years of practicing my skills in rivers and lakes, I finally decided to go to the open sea, where I saw
more , some of which I had never seen before. (fish)
8. On a sunny spring weekend, people felt as they enjoyed outdoor activities like picnicking, hiking, and
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cycling, all surrounded by the atmosphere of nature. (relax)
9. According to study, the days have been getting for several decades, which is a symbol of global .
(warm)
Ⅴ. Complete the sentences with the proper forms of the given verbs. (0.5%×10=5%)
1. The old man is seen (walk) slowly along the quiet street every day after breakfast, (enjoy) the fresh
morning air.
2. Though having difficulty (speak) Italian, the old man tried hard to make himself (understand)
by gesture.
3. Last Friday at lunchtime, I saw a book (lie) open in the playground, with its pages slightly (bend)
from being read.
4. He says he (not come) to her birthday party next week unless he (invite).
5. My plan for the weekend is (finish) all my work early, so that I (have) plenty of time to relax
and enjoy myself.
Ⅵ. Choose a proper phrase to complete each sentence and change the form if necessary. There is an extra one.
(1%×10=10%)
Be in danger of take in step into come over
be all over the place go shopping for trip over be up to
increase the level of break... into do math
1. You'd better come in the afternoon because she some furniture for her new apartment
now.
2. The old building, which has stood for over a century and witnessed countless historical events,
collapsing because of lack of maintenance (维护).
3. the museum, she was amazed by the vast collection of the private collector.
4. Over the years, this kind-hearted woman 11 home-less cats, providing them with a loving home.
5. It the director to ensure that every actor understands their role in the play.
6. Do you know he that same toy truck in the living room three times this week
7. The neighbors to borrow some sugar or exchange recipes ended up staying for coffee.
8. comfort, this hotel decided to upgrade all the rooms with intelligent system and other modern
facilities.
9. After years of working in this company, he has developed of habit of complicated projects
easier tasks.
10. They were shocked to find that the rubbish in the neighbourhood.
Ⅶ. Complete each sentence according to the Chinese given. (0.5%×20 = 10%)
1. 三个月后，我们将入住一家豪华的海滨酒店，在阳光下尽情玩耍，享受我们一生中最美好的假期每一刻。
three , we will be staying in a beachfront hotel, playing in the sun and
enjoying every moment of the holiday of our .
2. 你简直不敢相信，跟当地居民聊过之后，我得到了关于这个的小镇多么有用的信息。
You won't about the town I got after a with the local
residents.
3. 探险者们找到清洁水源后，立即搭建了一个临时营地，确保他们有一个可以休息和做饭的地方。
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The explorers set up a temporary camp they found a of clean water,
they had a place to relax and cook.
4. 她从朋友那里得到了一些如何提高演讲技巧的提示，这些提示在后来周二早上她做演讲时派上了用场。
She received some to improve her presentation skills from her friend, which
proved useful when giving a speech on Tuesday morning.
Ⅷ.Task-based reading (3%+2%=5%)
A. Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. (0.5%×6=3%)
Liu loves to teach people to explore the underwater world and lead them to feel the beauty of the sea. Now, he devotes
himself to the voluntary work in a community called Better Blue. The volunteers in Better Blue are not only made up of
diving coaches like Liu, but also pilots, lawyers, doctors and so on. All of them should have the knowledge of the sea.
Every year, 12 million tons of plastic waste flows into the ocean, Sea animals like turtles often lose their lives because
of eating plastic or fishing nets. Even humans on land are influenced because the fish we eat may have harmful plastic
particles in their bodies. So the community Better Blue was started in 2017. It hopes to raise marine (海洋的) protection
awareness among the public, invite people to protect the endangered sea animals and encourage people to think about how
to make the ocean develop in a friendly way.
Dive Against Debris is an activity organized by Better Blue to protect the ocean, The activity needs volunteers with
greater diving skills. In this project, divers go into the waters and fish out rubbish. The work also includes checking which
rubbish often appears in the area and making suggestions to reduce the this kind of rubbish.
Marine protection is not limited to collecting rubbish. It also includes marine protection education. Researchers from
local universities also take part in such activities.
Volunteers in Better Blue Liu is a diving 1 with a passion for the ocean.
Volunteers from 2 professions (职业) have a knowledge of
the sea.
The 3 for setting up Better Blue Plastics waste flows into the ocean, 4 sea animals to die and
affect humans.
Goals of Better Blue To make people 5 the importance of marine protection.
To invite people to protect sea animals in danger of 6 .
To encourage people to think about how to develop the ocean in a
friendly way.
B. Read and answer the questions. (1%×2=2%)
1. In Dive Against Debris, why do the divers need to research which rubbish appears most
(Answer the question with no more than 8 words.)
2. As volunteers, what can they do to carry out marine protection education
(Answer the question with no more than 10 words.)
Ⅳ. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words. The first letter of each word is given. (0.5%×10=5%)
On January 7, 2025, a strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet. The quake happened at 9:05 a.m.
near Cuoguo Township, shaking an area w 1 over 6,900 inhabitants. Sadly, 126 people lost their lives, and 188
were i 2 , including 28 seriously hurt people who needed hospital care.
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The earthquake d 3 more than 3,600 homes, especially in villages where old mud-brick houses collapsed
Survivors recalled (回忆) running out of their homes on the cold morning, some still in pajamas. R 4 teams faced
many difficulties: freezing temperatures (-18°C), high altitude (4,500 meters), and over 1,000 aftershocks. Oxygen
shortages and broken equipment slowed rescue work, while landslides added dangers.
Over 600 rescuers, i 5 firefighters and volunteers, worked day and night. They handed out tents, food, and
medicine. Helicopters flew injured people to hospitals, but shelters (避难处) were overcrowded, with 10 families sometimes
sharing one tent. Locals showed great courage, villagers saving their animals and firefighters digging through ruins with
bare hands. People a 6 China sent warm clothes and supplies to help.
Experts explained that Tibet sits on a major e 7 zone where tectonic plate (地壳构造板块) meet. Many old
buildings couldn't withstand the shaking, l 8 casualties (伤亡人数). Leaders stressed the need for stronger houses
and better disaster plans in risky a 9 .
This tragedy (悲剧) r 10 us of nature's power and the importance of preparation. While rebuilding
continues, teaching communities about earthquake safety and improving infrastructure (基础设施) will help protect lives in
the future.
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答案：
卷Ⅰ
Ⅰ. 单选:1-5ABCAD 6-10DCCDC 11-15ADDDB 16-20CDDCA
Ⅱ. 完形：21-25ABDDA 26-30CABDB 31-35ACBDB
Ⅲ. 阅读：
A篇：36-40DDBCD
B篇：41-45DCAAC
C篇：46-50BADDC
卷Ⅱ
Ⅳ.词汇
A）1. vocabulary 2. chimneys 3. emission 4. individual 5. primitive
6. Recently 7. immigrants/inhabitants 8. tinier 9. threatening 10. muscles
11. character 12. batteries 13. eventually 14. experts 15. refused
B) 1. the most charming 2. connected 3. less frequently 4. the most uninhabitable 5. peace; peacefully
5. highly; height 7. fishing; fish 8. relaxed; relaxed 9. warmer; warming
Ⅴ.动词填空
1. to walk; enjoying 2. speaking; understood 3. lying; bent 4. won’t come; is invited 5. to finish; will have
Ⅵ.选词组
1. has gone shopping for 2. is in danger of 3. Stepping into 4. has taken in 5. is up to
6. has tripped over 7. coming over 8. To increase the level of 9. breaking into 10. was all over the place
Ⅶ. 句子翻译
1. In; month’s time; luxurious; lifetime
2. believe what useful information; conversation
3. immediately after; source; making sure
4. Tips on how; later on
Ⅷ. 任务型
A )1. coach 2. different 3. reason 4. causing 5. realize 6. disappearing
B)1. To make suggestions to reduce this rubbish.
2.They invite researchers from local universities to join in.
Ⅳ.首字母
1.with 2. injured 3. destroyed 4. Rescue 5. including
6. around 7. earthquake 8. leading 9. areas 10. reminds
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