2024-2025年湖南邵阳初一下册期末英语试卷

1、— The final examination is around the corner. I couldn't go out and play football with you.

— Come on. .  All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

A.Be all ears B.It’s a piece of cake

C.Don’t be a wet blanket D.Don’t pull my leg

2、If ______   in class, you will have to clean the classroom for a week as a punishment.

A．to catch to sleep

B．caught to sleep

C．catching sleeping

D．caught sleeping

3、Vertical farms have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need to create additional farmland, for it is estimated that by the year 2050, the world's population __________ by 30 billion and close to 80% will live in urban areas.

A. will be increasing B. will increase

C. will have increased D. has increased

4、—Have you seen the film Under the Hawthorn Tree?

— Of course, I have. It was in our village _____it was made.

A. that     B. where

C. when   D. which

5、________John will win the competition remains a secret till next month．

A.When B.That C.Whether D.What

6、School children must be taught how to deal with dangerous ______.

A.contributions B.conditions C.situations D.positions

7、To understand the nature of this challenge, we must first come to terms________ a physical field.

A.with the concept of B.without regard of

C.independence of D.out of the question of

8、The number of cars made in China _________ sharply in the past decade.

A.has risen B.rose C.have risen D.has been risen

9、Though sometimes he makes mistakes, we can’t doubt his loyalty _______ the company.

A.in B.with C.of D.to

10、With no one to________ in such a frightening situation，she felt very helpless.

A．turn to

B．turn on

C．turn off

D．turn over

11、Dogs have a very good ______ of smell and are often used to search for survivors in an earthquake.

A. sense   B. view   C. means   D. idea

12、I didn't mean ________anything but the ice cream looked so good that I couldn’t help trying it.

A．eat

B．ate

C．eating

D．to eat

13、His excuse for being late for school yesterday was__________. He is always telling lies.

A.beneficial B.bare C.unbelievable D.basic

14、All children should get access to a high-quality education_______ their race or family income.

A.depending on B.regardless of C.due to D.apart from

15、In face of ________ failure, it is the most important to keep up ________ good state of mind.

A．/ ; a

B．a ; /

C．the ; /

D．/ ; the

16、The reason _______ he was fired was _______ he was often late with his work.

A.which; that B.that; because C.why; because D.why; that

17、This phrase doesn’t just describe work, but can describe any situation ______ someone is very busy.

A.where B.when C.that D.which

18、We must ________ the act of cheating ________ a fair competition system.

A.prevent; creating B.stop; creating

C.keep; from creating D.stop; to create

19、— What do you think of Tom’s suggestion?

— It sounds like a good idea but I don’t think it’ll work ______.

A. practically B. frequently

C. extremely D. passively

20、We require the thief _________ into prison.

A.refers to being put  B.referred to be put

C.refer to being put D.referred should be put

21、People of a kind come together. Birds of a _______flock together.

A.leather B.fur C.moustache D.feather

22、— It was careless of you to have left the house without turning off the gas.

— My god! _______.

A.So were you B.So was I C.So did I D.So I did

23、How can the bird escape _________?

A.to shoot B.to be shot C.shooting D.being shot

24、You should keep those old jam bottles ----you never know ______ you might need them.

A. when B. how

C. what D. where

25、Lily is so shy that whenever she is introduced to strangers, she always   at them quickly and then looks down at the ground.

A. stares   B. glances

C. laughs   D. points

26、Every year, TIME highlights inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Here are some select ones that will absolutely blow your kids’ mind.

Sphero Indi($124.99)

Coding is a matter of problem-solving and pattern recognition. Sphero Indi teaches both, no screen required. Instead, kids use different-colored cards to move a robotic car from point A to B—green cards increasing its speed, pink cards telling it to turn left, and so on. “We really wanted to bring these abstract concepts into the physical world,” says Jef Wiencrot, one of the product developers.

Sproutel Purrble($49.99)

For children who are upset for some reason, Purrble comes to their rescue. An interactive toy equipped with seven sensors that respond to touch, Purrble’s heartbeat speeds up when it senses somebody’s playing with it. Kids can then comfort their companion with gentle petting, slowing Purrble’s rapid heartbeat to a purr(咕噜声)—calming themselves as well in the process.

Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand($39.95)

The effort to get kids interested in science just got a helping hand—a cyborg hand, to be precise. Kids build a robotic arm that copies their hand gestures, while they learn about engineering and robotics. Once assembled(组装)and slipped on like a glove, the device passes forces from the user’s fingers to the extended ones of the robotic hand.

Lego recycled brick(Unpriced)

The Lego Group, intending to make all Lego bricks from sustainable sources by 2030, spent the past three years testing different recycled PET plastic materials, and finally developed its first recycled PET brick that is nearly identical to the usual brick. The Danish toy company hopes to integrate the recycled blocks into Lego sets in the next 18 to 24 months.

【1】What do Sphero Indi and Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand have in common?

A．They train kids in programming.

B．They are invented by kids.

C．They need fitting together first.

D．They combine fun with learning.

【2】Which invention best suits kids who need emotional comfort?

A．Sphero Indi.

B．Sproutel Purrble.

C．Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand.

D．Lego recycled brick.

【3】What makes Lego recycled brick special?

A．It is environmentally friendly.

B．It can be mass-produced.

C．It looks distinct from the usual one.

D．It is a solution to testing plastics.

27、Really organized people are not born organized people.【1】 ,which then help them stay organized. Here are four habits they use to keep their lives in order.

Write things down. A pen and a notebook are needed to record things. 【2】 .You will only further make your life complex(复杂的) by trying to contain important dates and messages in your head.

Make schedules and deadlines. By leading a cluttered(杂乱的) lifestyle, you will not have the time or space to make your deadlines or achieve your goals. Organized people don’t waste time.

They recognize that keeping things organized goes hand in hand with staying productive(富有成效 的). They make and keep schedules for the day and week. They make deadlines and set goals.【3】.

Don’t put off doing what you should be doing .【4】.If you want your life to be less stressful, then take action as soon as you can. Put in effort to get things done as soon as possible.

【5】.People who live organized lives only keep what they need and what they really want .Have you ever felt like you don’t have the space to keep all the things you own? Instead of buying a larger house, get rid of some.

A．Give everything a home

B．Keep only what you need

C．They have to develop some habits

D．And most importantly, they stick to them.

E．You can also use a computer or a smart phone

F．Organized people find time every week to organize their things

G．The longer you wait to do something, the more difficult it will be to get it done

28、   Tapping on the windshield (挡风玻璃) to get his attention, I asked, “Is your taxi available?”

He looked up at me, nodding, “I’m sorry. I was reading a letter.”

“I’m in no hurry,” I told him. “Go ahead and finish your letter.”

He shook his head, “I’ve read it several times.”

“Letters from home always mean a lot.” I said.

“This isn’t family.” he replied, “Old Ed was my oldest friend. He was a nice guy.”

“You said ‘was’. Does that mean—?”

He nodded, “Died a few weeks ago.”

“I’m sorry.”

After a brief silence, I heard him repeat: “I should have kept in touch. But things come up and we just don’t seem to find the time.”

“We used to find the time,” he handed the letter over to me. “Take a look.”

The letter began with “Old Friend,” and then referred to the good times they had had together.

“For the last 30 years it’s been mostly just Christmas cards. Never a real letter. I’m not good at writing.” He added.

“It must have made you feel good, didn’t it?” I said.

The driver said something I couldn’t understand. As we were getting close to our destination, I skipped to the last paragraph. It was signed, Your Old Friend, Tom.

“Your friend’s name was Ed. Why did he sign it Tom?”

“I’m Tom,” he explained, looking as if he were trying to see something in the distance.

When I got to my hotel room I didn’t unpack right away. First I had to write a letter and mail it.

【1】What can we learn about the driver from the passage?

A.He lost his oldest friend.

B.He never got in touch with his old friend.

C.He thought nothing matters more than friendship.

D.He was so focused on writing a letter in the beginning.

【2】What does the underlined “It” refer to?

A.A Christmas card. B.The time spent with Old Ed.

C.The letter the writer was reading. D.The friendship between the driver and his friend.

【3】Why did the writer decide to write a letter and mail it right away?

A.Because he missed his friends very much.

B.Because he formed the habit of writing letters.

C.Because he happened to have time to write a letter.

D.Because he didn’t want to have the same regret as the driver.

【4】What could be the best title of the passage?

A.A sincere heart. B.A letter never sent.

C.Memories of an old friend. D.All good things must come to an end.

29、WE COMBAT ANIMAL DISEASES TOGETHER!

We want to prevent serious animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease, classical swine fever and African swine fever from spreading to Finland. These and other animal diseases can be transmitted from one country to another by animals or by meat and dairy products even if they are packed for personal consumption or intended as gifts. Travelers like you play an important role in preventing the spread of animal diseases.

Don’t bring meat, meat products, milk and dairy products from non-EU countries to Finland!

A ban on personal imports applies to meat and dairy products brought into Finland by travelers or ordered and sent through the post. The ban applies to food stuffs intended for personal consumption or as gifts and to pet food. If you have food products of animal origin with you, throw them in a waste container in the point of entry or contact Customs!

Bringing meat-containing products as presents and for personal use from an EU country to Finland

At the moment, there are EU countries with cases of African swine fever. In those countries there are restriction areas and, as a rule, pork and wild bear meat or products containing these meats may not be imported from these areas into Finland. Import is allowed only under very strict criteria controlled by local authorities. However, the sales of these meat products within the country may be allowed. In the EU, the disease has been detected in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Belgium and Italy (Sardinia), for instance. It is difficult for travelers to know and prove from which area meat products originate and whether the products on sale meet all criteria. This is the reason why we recommend that people avoid importing any meat products containing pork or wild bear meat as presents or for personal use from countries with African swine fever.

PLEASE NOTE! Never leave any food waste or leftover in the environment or places where they may be eaten by wildlife. Never give food waste or leftover to production animals or to pet pigs.

Thank you for helping us to prevent the spread of animal diseases. We wish you a pleasant journey!

【1】Whom is this notice intended for?

A．Food importers in Finland.

B．Travelers to Finland.

C．Citizens in EU countries.

D．Medical staff from non-EU countries.

【2】Why does the Finnish Food Authority issue the notice?

A．To protect endangered wildlife.

B．To secure the domestic economy.

C．To promote vegetarian lifestyle.

D．To prevent the infectious diseases.

【3】Which of the following behaviors is IMPROPER, according to the notice?

A．A Russian official threw a beef burger in a dustbin at the Finnish airport.

B．A Finnish girl fed milk to pigeon at the park in her neighborhood.

C．A Japanese traveler bought some Hungarian homemade sausages in Finland.

D．A German brought German cheeses to his Finnish girlfriend as a gift.

30、Julie and Jimmy Johnson are no strangers to dogs. They have three of their own that _________ sleep in the bed with them in their home. But recently, the couple woke up to find a large tan dog _________ between them that was not one of their own.

It didn’t take much time after that to realize that the strange dog was not a _________, but instead a cuddle bug (伴侣). After taking a look at the dog and realizing it must have had owners who took care of it, Julie started taking some _________ of the unusual and funny situation. She then _________ a few photos to Facebook asking her friends if anyone _________ the dog.

It didn’t take long before Julie received a _________ from a person saying they were the dog’s _________. It turned out that the dog, whose name is Nala, had _________ out of her collar (项圈) while on a walk and ran into the woods the previous day ahead of large thunderstorms in the area. After a quick photo __________, one of Nala’s moms was on the way to __________her.

“Shame on Nala for somehow __________ a stranger’s house and __________ their personal life. __________ , the couple thought it was hilarious (欢闹的) and they aren’t even __________ about it.” Cris Hawkins, one of Nala’ s owners, wrote on Facebook.

In the end, there were no __________ feelings and the owners have since had a play date with all four dogs __________ the fact that they are __________ no more.

The only __________ that remains is how __________ Nala got into the house without any of the other dogs barking.

【1】

A．sometimes

B．regularly

C．seldom

D．occasionally

【2】

A．barked

B．injured

C．sandwiched

D．shook

【3】

A．threat

B．fortune

C．surprise

D．treasure

【4】

A．suggestions

B．photos

C．trouble

D．care

【5】

A．gave

B．sold

C．took

D．posted

【6】

A．adopted

B．kept

C．recognized

D．liked

【7】

A．warning

B．document

C．notice

D．message

【8】

A．trainer

B．doctor

C．hunter

D．owner

【9】

A．jumped

B．dropped

C．walked

D．ran

【10】

A．check

B．description

C．explanation

D．review

【11】

A．feed

B．get

C．find

D．see

【12】

A．breaking into

B．escaping from

C．looking for

D．falling in love with

【13】

A．enjoying

B．missing

C．bothering

D．hating

【14】

A．Thankfully

B．Hopefully

C．Immediately

D．Possibly

【15】

A．worried

B．concerned

C．mad

D．sorry

【16】

A．exciting

B．hard

C．strong

D．sad

【17】

A．considering

B．reporting

C．changing

D．showing

【18】

A．strangers

B．beggars

C．servants

D．enemies

【19】

A．undone

B．unfinished

C．unknown

D．untold

【20】

A．luckily

B．quickly

C．terribly

D．exactly

31、根据课文内容填写相应的单词或短语

a. At that time people would 【1】 if food was difficult to find, especially during the cold winter months. Today’s festivals have many 【2】 some are religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events.

b. His cola was【3】 and cold, and his ice cream was made of milk, cream and delicious fruit. “Nothing could be 【4】” he thought.

c. —And it was the ship that brought you to England.

—Yes. The fact is 【5】 I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand, which 【6】 my appearance. I went to the American embassy to seek help, but…

d. Water had also appeared on other planets like Mars but, 【7】 the earth, it had disappeared later. It was not immediately obvious that water was to be 【8】 to the development of life.

e. Going eastward, you will pass mountains and thousands of lakes and forests, 【9】wide rivers and large cities. Some people have the idea 【10】 you can cross Canada in less than five days, but they forget the fact that Canada is 5500 kilometers from coast to coast.

32、Why do people like what they like? Scientists have taken on the task of solving this mystery(奥秘)for ages. In the 1960s, psychologist Robert Zajonc conducted a series of experiments where he showed people nonsense words and random shapes. Afterward he asked his subjects which they preferred out of ever thing they had been shown. In study

after study, people always chose the words and shapes they had seen the most. Their preference was for familiarity.

This discovery was one of the most important findings in modern psychology. But the preference for familiarity has clear limits. People get tired of even their favorite songs and movies. On one hand, humans seek familiarity, because it makes then feel safe. On the other hand, people love the thrill of something new. This change between familiarity and discovery affects ns all the time- not just our preferences for pictures and songs, but also our preferences for ideas and even people.

For that reason, the power of familiarity seems to be strongest when a person isn’t expecting it. The opposite is also true: A surprise seems to work best when it contains some familiarity. Nobody knows this better than Raymond Loews, who is considered to be the "father of industrial design. He had a theory that he said could help artists sell anything to anyone. He called it MAYA --"Most Advanced Yet Acceptable""To sell something surprising, make it familiar; and to sell something familiar, make it surprising," he said.

One of Loewy’s final tasks was too add an element(要素)of familiarity to a truly new invention: NASA’s first space station. Loewy’s biggest contribution to the space station was that he insisted NASA install a window with a view of Earth. Today, tens of millions of people have seen this small detail in films about astronauts. It is hard to imagine a more perfect example of MAYA: a window to a new world can also show you home.

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