2024-2025学年度第二学期初三英语月考试卷

1、B. 请将下面的语段翻译成汉语，并将答案写在答题卡相应位置

79. Reading is very important in our life. We can get knowledge through reading. It can not only open our minds but also make us wiser and richer in life. Besides, reading is also one of the most important ways to learn a foreign language.

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2、—How about having _______dinner at Mike’s?

—It sounds great. Mike is _______ wonderful cook.

A. a; the B. /; a C. the; the D. a; an

3、Miss Zhang will go to ______ America for ______ important meeting next month.

A．an; an

B．/; an

C．/; a

D．an; the

4、—The summer vacation is coming. Have you made a plan for it ?

—Not yet. I ________ go to Guilin.

A．may

B．can

C．should

5、I’m looking forward________you again．

A.meet

B．meeting

C．to meet

D．to meeting

6、—Whose is the pencil box?

—It________be Tom’s．Look at his name on the cover!

A. can

B. may

C. must

D. need

7、— Is our Wechat account safe?

— Yes, nobody can use it _________ they have the password.

A．if

B．when

C．unless

D．since

8、--Could you give me a few________ on how to prepare for the coming P.E. exam?

--Sure.

A. knowledge B. advice C. suggestions D. information

9、Liu Yang is the first Chinese woman astronaut_______ has ever traveled in space.

A．whom

B．which

C．who

D．whose

10、Our school life ________ a lot since then. We have more activities now.

A.changes B.changed C.will change D.has changed

11、—How can I get some ________ about the 2020 Olympic Games?

—Why not search the Internet?

A.information B.experience C.practice

12、—What a heavy rain!

—So it is. I prefer ________ at home rather than ________ on such a rainy day.

A.watch TV; to go out B.watch TV; go out

C.to watching TV; going out D.to watch TV; go out

13、—What do you know about the zipper?

—It wasn’t used ________ until 1917.

A.loudly B.widely C.carefully D.early

14、_______ the help of others, the boy could swim ________ the river successfully.

A.Under; across B.With; across C.Under, through D.With; through

15、Bill Gates is one of the richest people_____ the world.

A.after B.in C.to D.from

16、——How is your grandma?

——She’s fine. She used to_____TV at home after supper. But now she is used to_____out for a walk.

A．watch;go

B．watching;go

C．watching;going

D．watch;going

17、—Why is such _____ honest leader like him supported by so______ few workers?

—Because he is too strict.

A. an； a B. a； the C. a； an D. an； /

18、—I have tried to find a way to solve the problem, but failed.

—Why not discuss with Tom? You see, __________.

A.great minds think alike

B.two heads are better than one

C.a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

D.it’s better to think twice before doing something

19、Jack is ________ eight-year-old boy and he goes to school on ________ foot every day.

A．an; the

B．a; /

C．an; /

D．a; the

20、 —What happened? My mum’s room is empty. All her things are gone!

—Oh, very sorry, sir. We thought she ____________ the hotel this afternoon, so we took her bags downstairs.

A. has left   B. will leave

C. is leaving   D. was leaving

21、—Have you seen the Korean film Parasites?

—Yes. I’ve never seen________one before.

A.a good B.the best C.a better D.the better

22、Ⅳ. 补全对话。

A: Nick, what are you reading?

B: Famous Men in China.

A: 【1】 ?

B: I like Zhang Heng, Bi Sheng and Du Fu best.

A: 【2】 ?

B: He’s a great Chinese poet (诗人).

A: You want to be a poet, don’t you?

B: No. 【3】 .

A: Zhang Heng? Are you interested in science?

B: Yes, I am. I like science very much. Science has changed the world a lot.

A: 【4】 ?

B: Bi Sheng was a great inventor who never gave up.

A: 【5】 . And his inventions make our life easier and happier. I read his stories when I was only eight.

B: We should try our best to do everything as he did.

A: I agree.

23、A: Long time no see, Mike. Do you know when the marathon(马拉松) will be held?

B: Next month. By the way, 【1】

A: Volunteer? You are so great! 【2】

B: I will take out the rubbish, send water to the runners and cheer them up.

A: Sounds great. I also hope to be a volunteer like you. 【3】

B: I think you should look up some information on the Internet and fill in the form.

A: 【4】

B: Yes. You will also have an interview. I’m sure you can make it.

A: 【5】 Thank you very much.

B: You’re welcome.

A.I’m looking forward to working with you.

B.Is there anything else I need to do?

C.What should I do?

D.What do you do?

E.What will you do in the marathon?

F.I’m going to work as a volunteer.

24、阅读理解

 (2014杭州)

  How quickly can you count from one to ten？Do you use ten different words to do it？Can you do it in English，or do you have to use your first？language？Do you count on your fingers？Many

people think that numbers and math are the same all over the world．But scientists have discovered that it is not true．

  People in different parts of the world use different ways to count on their fingers．In the United States，people begin counting with their first finger，which they extend or stick out．They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb(拇指)to count to five．Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten．In China，people count by using different finger positions．In this way，a Chinese person can easily count to ten on only one hand．

  Besides ways of finger counting，scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers．Some languages have only a few words for numbers，and others have no words for numbers．A group of scientists studied aboriginal(土著的)people in Australia．There people don’t have hand movements to stand for numbers．They don’t even have words for numbers．However，they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers．

  In a similar study，researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that people of the Piraha tribe(部落)in northwestern Brazil don’t have words for numbers such as“one”or“three”．They are not able to say“five trees”or“ten trees”but can say“some trees”．“more trees”．or“many trees”．Professor Edward Gibson said that most people believe that everyone knows how to count，“but here is a group that does not count．They could learn，but it’s not useful in their culture，so they’ve never picked it up．”

  Although all humans are able to understand quantities(数量)，not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting．Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives．Now we know that people have different ideas about numbers and math，too．

【1】The writer begins with the four questions in order to________．

A.make a survey

B．interest readers

C．tell a story

D．solve math problems

【2】What do we learn from the difference in finger counting between the US and China？

A．People from China count much faster than people from the US．

B．People from China need two hands to count from one to ten．

C．People of different cultures may use different ways of finger counting．

D．People of different cultures use the same way of finger counting．

【3】Which of the following is true about aboriginal Australians？

A．They have only a few words for numbers．

B．They have hand movements to stand for numbers．

C．They can only count to five on their fingers．

D．They can understand different ideas about numbers．

【4】The study of the Piraha tribe shows that________．

A．people all over the world know how to count

B．people of the tribe have words for numbers

C．some groups of people are not smart enough to count

D．counting is not useful in the culture of the tribe

【5】What is the main idea of the passage？

A．People from different cultures have different ideas about numbers and math．

B．Chinese people can count more easily on their fingers than Americans．

C．In some aboriginal cultures，people don’t even know how to count．

D．Some languages don’t have number words because people don’t need numbers．

25、第一节 根据材料内容，判断正误。正确“T”，错误“F”，并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。

Have you ever stayed in a hotel? Most Chinese hotels often provide guests with things like disposable（一次性的）toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and slippers. Many guests like the idea because they don't have to bring their own. But if you travel to Beijing, remember to bring these things of your own. That's because some hotels in Beijing have no longer provided guests with these disposables. Many disposable things are made of plastic. People throw them away after only using them once. It's a waste of natural resources（资源）and is very bad for the environment.

In Beijing, people throw away about 19,000 tons of plastic bags and l,320 tons of lunch bowls every year! Plastic can take 100 to 400 years to break down. So the less plastic we throw away, the better environment we will have.

So, wherever you travel, bring your own things and use them again and again. Back at home and school, you can also do something to make our world a better place. Try to do these things in your daily life:

Use cloth shopping bags, not plastic ones.

After using a plastic bag, wash it out and let it dry. Then use it over and over again.

Do not use paper cups.

At your school canteen（餐厅）,use your own bowls and chopsticks instead of disposable ones.

【1】Many guests like to use disposable things because they are very convenient.

【2】Some Beijing hotels have no longer provided guests with free disposable things.

【3】Plastic breaks down easily

【4】After using a plastic bowl or a bag, we'd better throw it away, because it's too dirty to use again.

【5】We should use less plastic things and protect our environment.

26、   When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.

These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. "Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were useful members of society," said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. "And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them."

Valllant's study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men's mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were given for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.

The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with different kinds of people, 5 times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Working-at any age-is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence-the underpinnings (基础)of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, "One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work."

【1】What do we know about John？

A. He was admired by others in his childhood.

B. He had few childhood friends.

C. He received little love from his family.

D. He enjoyed his career and marriage.

【2】Vaillant's team gained their findings by _________.

A. testing the men's mental health

B. comparing different sets of scores

C. recording the boys' effort in school

D. measuring the men's problem solving ability

【3】What does the underlined word "sharp" mean in Paragraph 4?

A. clear and sure B. having a thin point

C. quick to react D. sudden and rapid

【4】What can be inferred (推断) from the last paragraph?

A. Competent adults know more about love than work.

B. Love brings more joy to people than work does.

C. Emotional health is important to a wonderful adult life.

D. Independence is the key to one's success.

27、   Meat can be tasty. It is often good for us and it has been part of our meals for hundreds of thousands of years. However, some organizations, such as the Soil Association, say meat should not be eaten every day, especially in schools. This is because farming animals for meat can be bad for the environment and lead to climate (气候）change. The Soil Association wants schools to have more plant-based meal choices that don’t have meat and that do not cause environmental problems. The Government already advises that schools have one no-meat day each week, but not all schools follow this advice. So what do you think? Should schools be made to have one completely no-meat day each week?

Yes - it’s important to protect the climate

Everyone needs to do their bit to help the planet, and eating less meat is a good start. Although meat can be healthy and is good for us in the right amounts, eating it every day means a lot of animals have to be farmed. This uses up valuable things such as water and land. The animals themselves add to climate change by producing a gas called methane. Besides, it’s not necessary to eat meat every day. There are many ways to get the nourishment we need to be healthy. We could eat foods like beans, nuts, potatoes and so on. What’s more, eating more plant-based foods will save schools’ money because they are cheaper than meat. This money could be used on books and school trips.

No-_____________

Students should be able to decide what they eat - it is a personal choice. Some students, for example, might eat a little bit of meat each day, but less overall. Besides, meat is full of healthy vitamins and nutrients needed for growth. If schools don’t serve meat, they might end up serving chips and junk food instead, which wouldn’t be healthier. It’s right to tell and educate young people about climate change and the results of the farming industry, but they should be encouraged to change their eating habits rather than being told that they have to. Making people change their habits doesn’t always mean people can change their minds.

【1】The example of the Soil Association taken by the writer is to show ________.

A．every school must have one no-meat day

B．no-meat day is becoming a tradition in all schools

C．students should be required to cat meat in the right amounts to keep healthy

D．people try to protect the environment by having one no-meat day in schools

【2】The underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A．eating much meat

B．farming lots of animals

C．having one no-meat day

D．eating more plant-based foods

【3】Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in “_______” in the passage?

A．it should be up to the students

B．schools shouldn’t have one no-meat day

C．it’s necessary to change students’ eating habits

D．students should eat a little bit of meat every day

【4】What does the writer mean by the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?

A．Changing people’s minds is really a difficult task.

B．It’s not polite to make people change their eating habits.

C．Habits changing cannot always lead to minds changing.

D．It’s more important to change eating habits than to change their minds.

28、Read the passage and 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）：

  “Moi, Sofia!"  "Terve, Aleksi!” That's "hello" in Finland（芬兰）And that's how students and staff g 【1】 each other at this Finnish school. Students call their teachers by their first names. Anna Hansson has gone to this school since first grade, so she knows everybody Anna shouts "Moi" to her schoolmates as she arrives at 7:45 in the morning

At her school. Anna and her classmates d  【2】   , along with their teacher, what their weekly aims, tasks and activities will be. Students work at their own pace. They don't always study together. Some may be in their home classroom. Others might be in a workshop, where they ' re learning by actually doing. Today, Anna's group is working on a magazine in the workshop.

Anna and her classmates don't learn by memorizing facts.  I  【3】, they work together to gather information. They ask their teacher for help whenever they need to. The class is active and busy, but the teacher is in full control and doesn't have to tell students to behave. Parents are welcome at the school and volunteer in workshops and evening classes.

After 90 minutes, students have a break for 30 minutes. Soon. it's lunchtime! In Anna's school. students get free hot m  【4】 every day. Today's lunch is everybody's favorite - meatballs and mashed potatoes. It is served with salad, bread and milk on the tables with flowers in vases.

Chores have always been part of the school life. All students do chores. which i  【5】  taking care of plants, collecting trash, recycling, and composting. Students help in the library and in the kitchen.

  School is o  【6】  between 12 noon and 2 in the afternoon. Most parents work, so city officials have built outdoor playgrounds and two buildings for younger students to do homework or play indoor games while waiting to be picked up. For o 【7】  students. there are clubs and hobby groups.

They can study languages, learn to play instruments and do arts and crafts.

29、Many books have been written about “the art of giving”. And we also know that it’s hard to give people a gift,

______a personal one. If we want to make it better, we should understand who you will give the gift to and their likes and _______.

As is often the case, some little kids think they don’t get enough gifts ______ some old people think they get too many gifts. Different people like different kinds of gifts. Some presents are never too _______.  For example, when a little child just gives his or her mother a leaf from a tree, it is enough to make her very__________. 

Gift giving is different in different _______. Here are some of their likes. In Japan, people sometimes give special gifts. But they are not opened. Later, the same gift may be given away to someone________, because many people have enough things and don’t want ________ gifts themselves. In Canada, a tree can help remember________. In the USA, some people ask their families and friends to give money to charity rather than buying them gifts. In Sweden, doing something for someone is the best gift. People don’t need to ________ too much money. Instead, making a meal for him or her is enough.

To make things ________, some people would rather just give money. In some cultures, however,____________ money can make people uncomfortable. “When someone gives me money, it just makes me think they’re being lazy,” says John Wilson. “In England, we have a saying: It’s the thought that ______. When someone gives me money, I feel they don’t think it about at all. I prefer to receive a gift________ has some thought behind it.”

Different people have very different thoughts _______this subject! So maybe the art of giving is difficult! What do you think?

【1】A. usually   B. especially   C. commonly   D. generally

【2】A. dislikes   B. unlike   C. disadvantages   D. disagreements

【3】A. whether   B. when   C. if   D. while

【4】A. same   B. similar   C. small   D. big

【5】A. lonely   B. happy   C. angry   D. good

【6】A. cities   B. towns   C. counties   D. countries

【7】A. else   B. other   C. else’s   D. another

【8】A. many too   B. much too   C. too many   D. too much

【9】A. a child   B. a person   C. a guide   D. a teacher

【10】A. spend   B. take   C. cost   D. have

【11】A. more difficult   B. easily   C. easier   D. more easily

【12】A. using   B. giving   C. receiving   D. lending

【13】A. counts   B. invents   C. finds   D. knows

【14】A. who   B. what   C. it   D. that

【15】A. in   B. on   C. before   D. after