1、宜兴外国语20162017学年度第一学期 初三 英语第二次阶段测试考试试卷 2016.12二单项选择21.- _ _ number of the cars on the roads is growing too fast. -I think so. _ _ number of problems have appeared already.A.A;A B.The;The C.The;a D.A;the 22.Do you hear that Mr. Smith passed _ _ two days ago? -Yes.He died_ _ cancer. A.away;of B.by;with
2、 C.on;from D.off;for23.Lily,would you like to come to my birthday party next Wednesday evening? -Sure,Id love to, _ _ Im on business.A.if B.or C.and D.unless 24.The project_ _ many teenage problems that parents care about. A.covering B.covers C.include D.including25.That is_ _ amazing news report th
3、at few of us can believe our ears. A.so B.such C.a very D.such an26.- _ _ will the meeting last? - _ _ they reach an agreement. A.How long;Not until B.When;Not until C.How long;Until D.When;Until27.Though I like the car made in Germany, _ _ its price goes _ _ my ability to pay. A./;against B./;beyon
4、d C.yet;through D.because;beyond28.-Lets go on a picnic if it _ _ next Saturday. -But no one knows if it _ _ on that day. A.is fine;will rain B.will be fine;rain C.will be fine;will rain D.is fine;rains29.The little boy saved every coin _ _ he could buy a present for his father. A.so that B.such tha
5、t C.in order to D.as for30.I seem to be lost.Could you tell me _ _ ? -Of course.You can take the No.5 bus to get there.A.where is Sunshine Hotel B.how long it will take me to Suning SquareC.how far Xihui Park was D.how to get to No.1 Middle School31.When they hurried into Sunshine Theater last night
6、,the concert _ _ for half an hour. A.had been on B.has been on C.had begun D.has begun32.Moyans books have been sold out in many bookshops _ _ his winning of Nobel Literature Prize. A.because B.since C.as D.because of 33.The song reminded me of my childhood as soon as it _ _ . A.played B.plays C.was
7、 played D.is played 34.We failed in the swimming competition. - _ _.Better times are waiting for you. A.No way B.Best wishes C.Cheer up D.In your dreams.三、完形填空（本大题10分，每小题1分） Granny Sarya lived outside Moscow. Her only son was 35 to Afghanistan(阿富汗) and was killed in action there.Soon after that, her
8、 husband lost his job. The old man was always 36 food and clothes.And on a winter night he went out alone when Sarya was asleep. The next morning he wasfound 37 in a cold lake. And his worn-out coat was hung in a tree not far away. Sarya was sosad that she nearly took her own life. Things got worse
9、and worse after that. She always lived in hunger and cold. She had hoped that the government(政府) could help her but she 38 . It was a cold windy night. The old woman couldntfall asleep at all. She had to get up. She decided to write a letter to God(神), asking for 39 . She wished God to give her 100
10、rubles(卢布), so she could buy some food for herself. When she 40 writing it, she found she had no 41 . She had to put the 42 at a crossing. Luckily the next morning a policeman found the letter. He read it to his comrades.They were all somoved that they gathered some rubles and sent them to the poor
11、old woman. At first Granny Sarya was happy. But after she 43 the money, she became 44 and said, “Im told that all things that are touched by the policeman will be only a half left!”( ) 35.A. sentB. Run awayC. was sentD. escaped( ) 36.A. Worried aboutB. pleased withC. thinking aboutD. hearning of( )
12、37.A. diedB. deadC. dyingD. death( ) 38.A. succeededB. failedC. wonD. lost( )39.A. coatsB. foodC. housesD. help( ) 40.A. endedB. statedC. finishedD. enjoyed( ) 41.A. stampB. moneyC. penD. paper( ) 42.A. foodB. moneyC. penD. paper( ) 43.A. sawB. receivedC. gaveD. counted( ) 44.A. angryB. thankfulC. h
13、elpfulD. worried四、 阅读理解（本大题26分，每小题2分）A How could we live without the Internet ? Thats how most of us keep in touch with friends, find homework support, research a cool place to visit, or find out the latest news. You can use it to do research for school, find out what movie is on near you, check out
14、 a college youre thinking about, or find a job or volunteer opportunity（机会）. Almost anything you can think of has a website（网站）about it .Youve probably heard stories about people who get into trouble in chat rooms. Because users can easily keep anonymous, you may be cheated in the chat room. Everyon
15、e in the chat room looks like wearing a mask(面具). Chat rooms often attract people who are interested in more than just chatting. They will sometimes ask visitors for information about themselves. The information might be about their families, or where they live. It shouldnt be given away.Usually, th
16、e people who ask for personal（个人的） information like home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses use the information to do some illegal (违法的) things. This might harm a persons or familys well-being.Of course, the Internet is home to millions of places you can and should visit. However, remembe
17、r to protect yourself while online.( ) 45 Which cant the Internet do for you according to the passage?A. Find out the latest news. B. Research a cool place to visit.C. Do homework D. Get information of your school ( ) 46. The underlined words keep anonymous mean _ in the passage.A. keep its name dif
18、ferent B. keep its name unknown C. keep its story interesting D. keep its name known( ) 47. The Internet is an unsafe place because_. A. There are many illegal things B. Your personal information may be given away. C. The computers may be harmed D. Your e-mail address might be changedB A recent repo
19、rt from Dazhou Daily says about 18% of Dazhou teenagers can have problems with their minds（内心，精神）. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.Zhang Qiang, a Junior 2 student from Dazhou, could n
20、ot understand his teachers in class and was doing badly in his lessons. He was afraid of exams. When he looked at the exam paper, he couldnt think of anything to write. Another student, a 15-year-old girl called Wu Yan from Guangan often argued with her classmates even her parents because of some di
21、fferent ideas. She became so annoyed about them that she started to cut her finger with a knife.However, many students who have problems wont go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid（愚蠢的）if they go to see a doctor. Others dont want to talk about their secrets. In order to solve the te
22、enagers problems, here is some advice :Talk to your parents or teachers often.Take part in group activities and play sports.Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.( ) 48. It is reported that_students in Dazhou can have problems with their minds.A. most B. many C. some D. all the( ) 49.From
23、 the passage we know teenagers have problems with their mindsbecause of_ .A. their study B. getting on with other peopleC. their hobbies D. A and B.( ) 50.Why dont the students who have problems want to go for help?A Because they think no one will help them.BBecause they dont want to talk about thei
24、r secrets and they think its stupid to see a doctor.CBecause they think they can solve the problems by themselves.DBecause they think the doctors could do nothing.C Several months after I was badly hurt in a car accident, my father sent me to a blind school. That morning was the new beginning. I wen
25、t to this school and I heard lots of children. My new teacher took me to the class where we were taught to write and type in Braille（盲文）. I found it quite difficult. Hi, sweetheart, how is school going? asked my father. Daddy, I cant do this. I try and try but I just dont get it. I dont know if I am
26、 ever going to learn to read Braille. Its too difficult, I cried. Daddy just held me in his arm and said, Do you remember that we went to the temple which is on the top of a mountain? When we were climbing the mountain, my legs started aching. I sat down and said, I cant see the temple. You cant see
27、 it because it is covered with fog. Although you cant see it, I know it is there. I will make sure you will climb up to it. That day you showed me that just you cant see something does not mean it is not there. So although climbing the mountain was difficult, I knew I would get to the top. I was cle
28、ar what my dad wanted me to understand. I went back to school and started with new energy. Very soon I could read. One of my classmates said, You are lucky, you know, you have at least seen the world. I have just heard it. I have been told there are many colors in this world but I dont understand wh
29、at color means. After listening to her for the first time in two years, I felt lucky. And on that day I learnt that although the light in my eyes is gone, I must see the world with the light in my heart. ( ) 51.What can we know about the writer? A.He was born blind. B. He was sent to a blind school
30、because he wanted to learn Braille. C. He couldnt see anything after a car accident. D. He disliked the new school. ( ) 52.What did the writers dad want him to understand? A.You cant see anything, but it doesnt mean it is not there. B.Climbing the mountain is as easy as learning Braille. C.Nothing i
31、n the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it. D.Cheer up! Life is full of choices, so choose to be happy. ( ) 53.One of the writers classmates thinks he is lucky because the writer _. A.has once seen the world B.spent the least time learning Braille well C.knew the real meaning of color
32、D.could tell what the world is like without seeing it DWhen we talk about stars, especially women stars，it seems that they are always young，pretty and own charming body shapesBut recently a Britains Got Talent（英国达人）star Susan Boyle has changed our views absolutely Simon Cowell，one of the judges of t
33、he talent show spoke of his shock over Ms Boybs voice”This lady came up，and Im thinking, This will take five seconds and I can go to have a cup of tea. That changed when she began to sing I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables. She knew we were going to have that reaction and just to see that look of
34、 satisfaction on her face midway through it was one of my favorite moments,” Cowell said. The performance was posted On line and before long，the 47-year-old Scottish woman has been famous all over the world Speaking from her home in ScotlandMs. Boyle said that she hadnt thought of changing her appea
35、ranceShe said that her friend helped her with make-up“I mean，thats hardly a makeover”she added Ms. Boyle also spoke of the reason she first began to explore her vocal talents”I was kind of slow at school, so getting something like singing was a good way of hiding behind that and thus it built my con
36、fidence( )54.Susan Boyle is _ A.a judge B. a reporter C. a beauty D. a Scottish woman( )55.Susan Boyle had a look of satisfaction on her face when she was singing because_.A. she was confident of her singing B. she was satisfied with the judgesC. she was pretty and in good shape D. she sang the song
37、 I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables( )56.According to the passage, which is NOT true?A. It was the vocal talents that built Susans confidenceB. Susan Boyle was not good at her lesson when at school.C. Susan Boyle became famous because of her appearance.D. Simon Cowell didnt think Susan Boyle a go
38、od singer at the first sight.( )57. What can we learn from Susan Boyles success?A. Its never too old to learn. B. Its easier to succeed at the age of 47.C. If you have a dream, try to make it come true!D. If you are not able to study well, to be a singer instead.五单词拼写（A）根据句意和汉语注释，写出单词的正确形式。1.Too man
39、y books bought but never read are a _ (浪费)of money.2.My teachers often _(鼓励)me to learn English well.3.I formed several _(持久的)friendship when I was a college student.4.Dance with wolves is one of the ten famous American _.(西部电影)（B）根据句意，用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。5.The 18th _(Asia)Games will take place in Indon
40、esia in 2019.6.In 1993,Hepburns life ended _(peace)at the age of 63.7.I have never seen a _(wealthy)person than him.But he never shows off.8.I find the film _(direct)by the two young men well worth watching.六动词填空1.Call me at any time.I will do everything I can do_(support)you.2.No one could realize
41、how much difficulty the twins_(face)at that moment.3.Photography along with other forms of art_(play)an important part in our everyday lives. -I agree with you.4.My sister worked as a teacher before_(become)a writer.5.Im so sorry that I_(not understand)you,but I do now.6.I cant believe youve sold me
42、 such a terrible camera.I want my money back. -I_(listen),madam.Can you just slow down and tell me whats wrong?7.Since everything_(arrive),lets begin our meeting.8.Do you know why he gave up that job last week? -I hear that he_(offer)another good job by his new boss next week.七任务型阅读Hi, everyone! I w
43、ill graduate from high school in June. Some of my foreign friends have asked me about the process of entering an American university(综合性大学), so here I will tell you how it works. First you have to choose which university you want to go to. This is not easy, as there are over 3,000 universities and c
44、olleges in the USA. Do you want to stay near home, or do you want to go far away? What do you want to study? Once you have decided what is important to you, I would suggest choosing about five schools to apply to (申请). This way, if one or two schools do not accept you, you still have a chance of being accepted by the others. After you have chosen which schools you would like to apply to, you have to finish an application form for each one. You also need to ask two or three of your teachers to write letters to the universities explaining why you would be a good univ
