1、虹口区2013-2014学年度第一学期期末质量抽查试卷初三英语 （满分150分，完卷时间100分钟） 2014.01考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题卡上完成，做在试卷上不给分。Part 1 Listening （第一部分 听力）I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共30 分)A.Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6 分)1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _B. Listen to the dialogue and
2、 choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (8分)( ) 7.A) Because theyre nice.B) Because she likes the frame.C) Because they fit her.D) Because they are light.( ) 8.A) 20 cents.B) 40 cents. C) 60 cents. D) 80 cents. ( ) 9.A) A hamburger and ice-creamB) Tea and potatoes.C)
3、A hamburger and water.D) Iced water and potatoes. ( ) 10.A) On the bridge.B) Near a hospital.C) On the right. D) On Bridge Street. ( ) 11.A) Its a woolen bag.B) Its a plastic bag.C) Its a black paper bag.D) Its a cloth bag. ( ) 12.A) Tom is younger than Tim.B) Tim is stronger than Tom.C) Tom is thin
4、ner than Tim.D) Tom is shorter than Tim.( ) 13.A) The environment on the island. B) Searching an island.C) A brave hero and his family. D) An exciting escape.( ) 14.A) Excited.B) Pleased. C) Calm. D) Surprised.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列
5、句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (6分)( )15. Many ordinary people have been given degrees by Cambridge University. ( )16. When Allan Brigham was 52 years old, he was given a salary increase for his excellent work. ( )17. Allan Brigham has become one of the most popular guides in the city. ( )18. A
6、llan Brigham was very upset when he heard the message. ( )19. Allan Brigham moved to Cambridge and became a road sweeper. ( )20. He shows others around the city because of his honour.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences (听对话，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词): (共10分)21. This taped tour will i
7、ntroduce you to_ _.22. There are books on humanities(人文学科 ) subjects such as Chinese, English, history, etc., and our _ _.23. On Floor Two, you will find our _ _, magazines and newspapers, as well as our photocopy machines.24. _ _ rooms and the multimedia center are located on Floor Four.25. It is o
8、pen on weekdays, 8:00 am tol0:00 pm, and on _from 9:00 am to _pm.Part 2 Phonetics,Vocabulary and Grammar (第二部分 语音，词汇和语法). Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (共20分)26. The serious haze (雾霾) caused many problems. Which of the following is correct for the underlined word in the sentence?A) / s i : ris/
9、B) /si : ris/ C) /seris/ D) /siris /来源:163文库27. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others?A) She looked confident, but in fact she was very nervous.B) I was excited to hear that I had passed the driving test.C) Cars had to be driven slowly because of thick
10、 fog.D) Jill hid his sisters bike to play a trick. on her.28. Would you like some_?No, thanks. Im not hungry at all.A) snack B) apple C) soup D) bread29. After the visitors arrived, the manager showed_ around the product exhibition room.A) they B) their C) them D) themselves30. You may feel that tim
11、e goes by very quickly when you do_ interesting.A) something B) anything C) nothing D) everything31. The Great Green Wall can stop the wind and sand_ moving to the rich land in the south of China. A) from B) with C) at D) on32. Mother put a blanket over the sleeping baby to keep him _.A) quietly B)
12、gentle C) warm D) slowly33. To reduce food waste, we should only order as _ as we need and try to eat it up.A) much B) more C) most D) few34. You _ drive so fast, for we have enough time to arrive at the station.A) cant B) mustnt C) neednt D) shouldnt35_eager these volunteers are to help the police
13、look for the missing boy!A) What B) What an C) How D) How an36. Could you tell me_ it is from the nearest bank to your office?About 10 minutes walk.A) how long B) how far C) how soon D) how much37. He lost his key, _ he had to wait for his wifes return in the cold.A) and B) or C) for D) so38. Id rat
14、her _half an hour to work than drive a car. Driving less can reduce air pollution.A) ride B) riding C) to ride D) to riding39. Lucy is so shy that she dare not invite her classmates to practice_ with her for the New Year Party.A) dancing B) dance C) to dance D) to dancing40. _ I have been to Italy s
15、everal times, I know a lot about it.A) If B) Although C) As D) Unless41. Jerry told me he _on an old mans eyes in the hospital this Sunday.A) will operate B) would operate C) operated D) has operated42. Alan took photos of his friends when they_ with children in the orphanage(孤儿院)A) had played B) pl
16、ayed C) are playing D) were playing43. Before the bridge _, the local people had to reach the other side by ferry.来源:Zxxk.ComA) is built B) will be built C) was built D) has been built44. Would you like to go camping with LIS this weekend?_. But Im busy with my homework.A) No, thanks B) Thank you C)
17、 Id like to D) Thats a good idea45. Mum, theres something wrong with my alarm clock. Could you wake me up tomorrow morning? _ , dear.A) No problem B) Thats all right C) Go ahead D) Of course notIII. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once
18、(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。）（共8分） A. retired B. in fact C. charity D. messages E. arguedOne million copies of the seven comic strips describing Mandelas(曼德拉) life were published in South Africa. That was a part of events celebrating his 87th birthday on July 18.South Africas first black president
19、 Nelson Mandela became a comic strip hero at once. This project aims at encouraging young people to read, his _ 46_foundation (基金会) said.“We express the 47 and the values of Mr. Mandela through comics, added John Samuel, chief executive(决策者) of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Comics are a very useful
20、 way of bringing young people into reading.Comics 48 are a very powerful way to introduce literature(文学), various aspects of reading to young people. And this is our purpose here,” he told a news conference.Some people _ 49 that Mr. Mandela should not be a comic figure. “It would take a lot more tha
21、n comics to demean his stature (贬低他声望)，”said Samuel.A. various B. walking C. settled D. simply E. awardedFree energy is everywhere around us. There are many ways to make and collect energy form 50 sources(来源) like sun, wind, water, etc. But people always make things difficult by not using these sour
22、ces of energy. In the last few years there have been a great number of new ideas for generating(产生) energy. People suddenly realized that everyday things can be a source of energy. For example, riding a bike, running or just_ 51_, etc. But, is there anything else that can be used for collecting ener
23、gy? We 52 have to change our way of thinking if we want to change the world.So comes the idea of solar(太阳能) roadways. Are they the road of future? Why dont we use them for collecting energy?The US Department of Transportation 53 $100,000 to Solar Roadways to build the first ever Solar Road.Complete
24、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，每空格限填一词。）（共8分）54. Professor Zhang will make several _on Chinese art during his stay in the USA. (speech)55. The performance by the teachers and students was chosen the best at the_ Art Festival in our school. (eight)56. Ali
25、ce took up_ in college so that she could communicate with friends in Paris. (France)57. The debate on whether or not to have a second child has _ attracted so much media attention. (rare)来源:163文库58. To his surprise, he received a/an _ birthday present from his twin brother. (usual)59. The restaurant
26、 is very popular because it offers a wide_ of delicious food at low prices. (various)60. The right to work is a _ right of a citizen. (base)61. The company has provided more chances for the staff to _their knowledge and skills.(widely)V Complete the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，完成下列句子。每空格限
27、填一词）（共14分）62. Maggie used to work as a waitress in a restaurant while she was in the UK. (改为否定句)Maggie_ _ to work as a waitress in a restaurant while she was in theUK.63. I connect my friends online about once every two weeks. (对划线部分提问 )_ _ do you connect your friends online?64Working in pairs offer
28、s the students more chances to learn English from each other.（改为被动语态）More chances_ _ to the students to learn English from each other by working in pairs.65. This movie was boring enough. He fell asleep halfway. (合并为句)This movie was boring_ he fell asleep halfway.66. The lawyers are trying to prove
29、their views very carefully now.（保持句意基本不变）The lawyers are trying to prove their views with_ _now67Miss White asked her students, How long have you done this project?”（改为宾语从句）Miss White asked her students how long they_ _ this project .68. go out; around the small island; to; a bicycle trip; we; for;
30、are planning;(.) （连词成句）_来源:163文库ZXXK Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读与写)IX. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)：(共50分)A) Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案)：(12分)We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had brought me to this high tower in a small town not far from our home in Rome.
31、I wondered why.“Look down, Elsa, Father said. I gathered all my courage and looked down. I saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw several streets leading to the square. See, my dear, Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you cant get to
32、the place where you want to go by one road, try another.Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the awful lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said.When I turned to Fathe
33、r for help, he would not help. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson. By the time we reached home, I had a plan.At school the next day, I poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to serve it to Mother at dinner. The plan worked perfectly.
34、She tried one spoonful and sputtered. “The cook must have gone mad!” Quickly I told what I had done, and Mother promised that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day!In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson Father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designe
35、r two years ago. I wouldnt stop working until I tried every possible way. Fathers wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square.( ) 69. Father brought Elsa to the top of the church tower to.A) have sports with ElsaB) explain what he means clearlyC) enjoy the viewsD) have
36、a rest there( ) 70. The square isthe village with some streets leading to it.A) in front ofB) oppositeC) in the middle of D) next to( ) 71. Elsa wanted her mother toearlier that day.A) do something delicious for lunchB) know he was complaining about his lunchC) speak to the school about lunchD) get
37、rid of the terrible eating habit( ) 72. The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph meansA) the cook agreed to serve the soup to Father B) the matter of lunch hasnt been settled C) her fathers work was wonderfulD) the method Elsa thought of was great( ) 73. The underlined word “sputter” in the fi
38、fth paragraph probably means _A)咽唾液B) 口吃C)喘气D)喷溅( ) 74. By sharing her own experiences, Elsa tries to tell us_A) when one road is blocked , try anotherB) how bad the lunch of her school isC) how wise her father isD) how terrible her mother isB. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passag
39、e (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文):(12 分)At one time there was an oyster(牡蛎).He thought that he was the most important animal in the world because he_75_himself. Certainly, the silkworm(蚕)was important too, but silk could not be sold at the same price as pearls, so the oyster thought that he had good_76_to think w
40、ell of himself.One day, there was a great storm at sea. The waves were very big, and the thunder(雷声)was loud.The oyster_77_his weak shell (壳)and stayed on the sea floor. He thought that if he moved to the shore for_78_, others would make fun of him, so he decided to stay there. Though he didnt move,
41、 he and his shell were washed onto the shore by the big waves. After the oyster found himself lying on the beach, he lifted himself out of his shell and looked out. Another big wave came while the oyster was_79_, the big wave threw him further. Oh, this was horrible! None of the waves we_80_to pull
42、the oyster back into the sea. The poor oyster was not able to move and became very angry because he could not find a way back into the sea.( )75. A) was satisfied withB) was strict withC) was nervous aboutD) was familiar with( )76. A) wealthB) excuseC) reasonD) result( )77. A) belonged to B) stuck t
43、oC) replied to D) added to( )78. A) funB) restC) safetyD) exercise( )79. A) looking around B) showing offC) taking off D) dressing up( )80. A) weak enoughB) limited enough C) useful enough D) strong enoughC. 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)：(14分)I heard a story about an older woman who stood in line at the Post Office. She c_81_with a young man next to her. The young man n_82_that sh
