2025-2026年海南昌江初二下册期末英语试卷

1、The good news that he got a_________to Senior Editor brought great happiness to his family.

A.prospect B.promotion C.priority D.privilege

2、We haven’t discussed yet ________ we are going to place our new furniture

A.that B.which C.what D.where

3、The challenge we are faced with is to________ knowledge into action.

A．combine

B．transform

C．bring

D．get

4、After her time in hospital, Jenny’s parents are afraid that she has fallen__________ other classmates in school work.

A.below B.beneath C.beyond D.behind

5、He had unraveled the truths behind important questions, but his studies had taken him to a point beyond which he could not seem to go. He had tried__________ to establish a relationship with an alchemist. But the alchemists were strange people, who thought only about themselves,and almost always refused to help him.

A. in vain B. in a flash

C. in return D. in possession

6、It is necessary for us to apply some sun cream in hot summer to protect our skin from _______.

A．getting burnt

B．getting to burn

C．get to burn

D．get burnt

7、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

8、Many people feel nervous _______ they attend a concert, so I recommend _______ the hall early to have enough time _______ yourself comfortable.

A.at the first time, arriving, to make B.the first time, to arrive, making

C.for the first time, reaching, making D.the first time, getting to, to make

9、The interviewee’s hands _______, the interviewer observed that the young graduate was extremely tense.

A.folded B.to fold C.fold D.folding

10、I would rather she ______ tomorrow than today.

A.comes B.came C.will come D.should come

11、In the interview, something creative should be done by graduates to ______ themselves ______ other interviewers.

A. refer; to B. name; after

C. attach; to D. distinguish; from

12、Our teacher advised you to________the article that is too long so as to make it fit the space.

A．cut away　　　  B．cut through

C．cut up　　　   D．cut down

13、Oh! It’s 9 o’clock! I know________ is no possibility ________ I can catch up with the train.

A.there; that B.it; that C.there; whether D.it; if

14、—Professor Zhang, I wonder if I can ask you a rather personal question?

— ________, I’m always ready.

A．Good idea

B．No way

C．Go ahead

D．Forget it

15、In my father’s study there are _____ books about how to keep fit.

A.a great many B.large amounts of

C.a great deal of D.a large amount of

16、Unlike the old model, which required one to visit a car rental agency to hire a car, all ________ one needs to do is to register as a member of a car-sharing club to unlock a car at a parking lot and drive to one’s destination.

A．that

B．what

C．which

D．when

17、Her pale face suggested that she _________ ill, and her parents suggested that she ________ to hospital.

A.be, should be sent B.was, be sent C.should be, was sent D.was, was sent

18、— What about the protection of the new computer?

— Let’s keep the screen ____ dust by putting a cover over it.

A. free from B. aside from C. far from D. away from

19、Mother has gone to the_________ to get some money that she has saved there.

A.bank B.band C.bar D.beach

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

A.where B.when C.that D.which

21、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

22、

— Sunny day, isn't it?

— Let's hope the sunny weather for Saturday's tennis match. 

A. carries on   B. moves on C. goes up   D. keeps up

23、It was reported that an agreement ____ between the two companies and that they would carry out a project together.

A.reached B.had been reached C.was reached D.has been reached

24、―Do you know______in China?

―About last December.

A.when Covid-19 broke out B.when did Covid-19 break out

C.where Covid-19 broke out D.where did Covid-19 break out

25、I had to buy _____ of these books because I didn’t know which one was the best.

A.both B.none C.neither D.all

26、   When was the last time you went to your local library? Last week? A month ago? A year ago?

For many reasons, borrowing books from libraries seems to be in decline. With advances in technology, it is now possible for people to download and read whatever they like on electronic devices such as Kindles. It has been argued that doing this is cheaper than buying hard-copy books. They are also lightweight, making them ideal for travelling.

Call me old fashioned, but I’ve never got into the e-books: I like to have printed books lining my bookshelves; I love the smell of a new book; and I enjoy leafing through paper pages — as long as I avoid the paper cuts!

So, I prefer paper books, and I also prefer to own them myself. Libraries only lend books, so what use are they to someone like me, or to someone who only reads electronic books?

Personally, I still love libraries. They offer a quiet space to sit, read, think, do research…a real escape from the outside world. When I was at university, I frequently spent hours at the library and borrowed numerous journals, articles and other printed materials, as it was just too expensive to buy brand new books every week. Libraries are free!

Libraries often organize a series of interesting activities as well. My local library hosted actors, historians and other speakers during the town’s annual art and literature festival. Well-known authors are also invited to libraries to give speeches or lead discussions about their work. Events such as these are a great way to appeal to people of all ages in the community and encourage the use of libraries.

There are still many fantastic ways to use libraries — maybe we just need to be more awake to them!

【1】What is the writer’s purpose of using question sentences in Paragraph 1?

A.To introduce the topic of the passage.

B.To make readers answer questions.

C.To give readers some advice.

D.To conduct a survey.

【2】What can we know about e-books?

A.They are easy to buy.

B.They are cheap and easy to take.

C.They can be borrowed from libraries.

D.They are a waste of energy.

【3】What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Libraries. B.E-books.

C.Paper books. D.Bookshelves.

【4】What is the best title of the passage?

A.The end of the library?

B.The reasons for my loving libraries!

C.Which is better, e-books or paper books?

D.The last time of visiting your local library!

27、These are the top experiences, tours, and activities, according to a new travel report. Add them to your list.

Venetian Lagoon

A half-day boat tour offers guests the chance to visit three of the most famous destinations in the Venetian Lagoon, from the master glassblowers of Murano to the beautiful Byzantine churches of Torcello to the splashy-hued houses along the rivers of Burano.

Tuscany

Beautiful hills, vineyards, unusual towns, and delicious food — it’s hard not to fall in love with Tuscany. Leave from Florence for a full-day guided sightseeing tour of the countryside. Enjoy lunch at a farm and excellent wine. Get an eyeful of ancient architecture in San Gimignano. Learn about the history of horse racing in Siena. 

Rome

Rome has so many important places that it’s near impossible to pack them all into a single stay. The solution? A bus tour fits all the top attractions into a scenic and convenient two-hour ride, complete with on-board narration. Want to save even more valuable vacation time? Upgrade (升级) to VIP entrance tickets. You’ll also want to add these lesser-know secret treasures (宝藏) of Rome to your journey.

Empire State Building

There’s no shortage of activities in the Big Apple, but the Empire State Building remains at the top of the list. From the Art Deco-inspired hall to the 86th-floor observatory, which shows off breathtaking 360-degree landscape of the city, this landmark continues to thrill visitors and New Yorkers alike. So it should come as no surprise that express passes are such a hot thing.

【1】Which place will you visit if you want to enjoy the attraction on the water?

A．Rome.

B．Tuscany.

C．Empire State Building.

D．Venetian Lagoon.

【2】What will you do on the countryside tour of Tuscany?

A．Climb some famous hills.

B．Take part in the horse race.

C．Appreciate the old buildings.

D．Learn about secret treasures.

【3】What’s special about the Empire State Building?

A．It requires a safe express pass.

B．It has an amazing 86-floor hall.

C．It is short of all kinds of activities.

D．It shows the whole scene of the city.

28、“Nomophobia”, NO Mobile Phone phobia(恐惧) is a 21st-century term for the fear of not being able to use your smartphone. Smartphone addiction is on the rise, surveys show, and a new study released adds to a growing body of evidence that smartphone addiction is harming our minds literally.

Smartphone addiction affects many people from all across the globe. Over 1.8 billion people own smartphones and the average owners check their screens 150 times a day. Considering those numbers, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when 44% of people (compared with 20% in 2011) admit feeling anxious when they can’t have access to their phones.

Researchers from Harvard University used brain imaging to study the brains of 19 teenage boys who were diagnosed with smartphone addiction. Compared with 19 teenagers who were not addicted, the brains of the addicted boys had significantly higher levels of GABA, which decelerates neurons (神经元)， than levels of glutamate-glutamine, which energizes brain signals. That results in poorer attention and control, which you don’t want to have, because you want to stay focused. So that means you are easier to get distracted.

“Addicted teenagers in the study also had significantly higher scores in anxiety, depression and levels of impulsiveness (冲动) ,” said Dr. Leslie Perlow, who led the study.

If you seem to have the symptoms of smart device addiction, experts have some suggestions in addition to mindfulness training. First, turn off your phone at certain times of the day, such as in meetings, when having dinner, playing with your kids, and of course, driving. Remove social media apps, like Facebook and Twitter from your phone, and only check-in from your laptop. Try to stop yourself to 15-minute intervals at set times of the day when it won’t affect work or family life. Don’t bring your cellphone and its harmful blue light to bed, and use an old-fashioned alarm to wake you. And last, try to replace your smart device time with healthier activities such as meditating or actually interacting with real people.

【1】What is the conclusion of the research?

A．Smartphone addiction leads to distraction.

B．Smartphone addiction easily causes anger.

C．Smartphone addiction is harmful to the mind.

D．Smartphone addiction brings about anxiety and depression.

【2】Where can you find the data that best supports smartphone addiction is on the rise?

A．In Paragraph 2.

B．In Paragraph 3.

C．In Paragraph 4.

D．In Paragraph 5.

【3】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “decelerates” in Paragraph 3?

A．Speeds up.

B．Slows down.

C．Adds to.

D．Cuts down.

【4】Which of the suggestions is encouraged according to the text?

A．To use an old-fashion cellphone.

B．To participate in more social activities.

C．To stop fifteen-minute intervals.

D．To turn off the blue light on bed.

29、   In the middle of winter, when snow is falling in many parts of the United States，scientists have sounded a warning to people who plan to spend many hours in the sun this summer. The warming is: The sun's summertime rays are more dangerous than once thought.

A team of scientists from 80 nations recently reported to the United Nations that a layer of ozone in the atmosphere，which protects humans from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation, will be thinner over the United States this summer. The thinner layer allows more ultraviolet rays from the sun to reach Earth. The extra amount of ultraviolet radiation could cause an increase in the number of cases of skin cancer.

Scientists first became concerned about the ozone layer in the mid-1980s when a hole was discovered in the layer above Antarctica during the winter. The hole was caused by chemicals used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When these chemicals are sent out into the atmosphere, they produce gases that destroy the ozone.

Concern about the protective ozone layer rose more recently when data from satellites and ground stations showed that ozone levels were dropping over areas other than Antarctica. Low ozone levels were recorded in the spring and summer over the United States and over other populated areas in the world.

Although many countries have already begun stopping the use of ozone destroying chemicals, the new findings are expected to advance the timetable for a total ban of the chemicals.

【1】What do we know about the hole in the ozone layer?

A．It was first discovered in the 19th century.

B．It only appears in winters of a year.

C．It can protect human from ultraviolet rays.

D．It was caused by particular chemicals.

【2】Which can best describe scientists' attitude to the condition of ozone layer?

A．Worried.

B．Scared.

C．Favorable.

D．Surprised.

【3】Why do people become more concerned about ozone layer?

A．Because the weather became worse and worse.

B．Because they knew ozone levels were dropping.

C．Because air pollution caused more cancer cases.

D．Because ozone destroying chemicals were banned.

【4】We can infer that ________.

A．people may not get skin cancer in winters

B．it is unnecessary to totally ban the chemicals

C．many countries have realized the damage of the chemicals

D．the situation become less serious in the past few years

30、For my daughter’s 19th birthday in December we bought her tickets to Linkin Park as they were playing in our city. We could ________   afford it but we knew how much this band _________   to her and she’d seen it years earlier with her Dad.

On the night of the___ it was good to see her so happy as she and her boyfriend_____ . When they returned their _________   expression told us that the   __________   had been well spent. It would be a memory that she would forever___ , and so would we.

Still full of excitement from the night before the next day they____ to go to the shopping centre on the other side of the city. When they returned they ________   my husband and me with a   gift each with the words “you are the best mum/dad in the world”___ on them.

In surprise, we asked her why she had bought us gifts. Her _________   was that she just wanted   to show us she appreciated us. _________   lacking the money we had made it _________   for her to see   her favourite group.

This   wasn’t something new from our daughter she had _____   given us gifts when she       wanted to_______ her feelings. To   us, each gift was a welcome _________. It could have been       anything; it wouldn’t have mattered; it was the___ itself and the feeling behind it.

Call me smug (自鸣得意的)_____ I know I did something great when I______ my daughter, a daughter who wanted to show you how much you were valued and loved. It is true that they say: it is better to ______   than to receive! My daughter taught me that from the minute she     was born, and still does to this day.

【1】

A．surely

B．nearly

C．usually

D．hardly

【2】

A．appeared

B．agreed

C．meant

D．applied

【3】

A．party

B．concert

C．wedding

D．exhibition

【4】

A．set off

B．turned up

C．came back

D．woke up

【5】

A．excited

B．amazed

C．sad

D．horrible

【6】

A．performance

B．pay

C．effort

D．money

【7】

A．follow

B．remember

C．lose

D．remain

【8】

A．promised

B．expected

C．decided

D．refused

【9】

A．threw

B．presented

C．provided

D．equipped

【10】

A．draw

B．pressed

C．written

D．left

【11】

A．reply

B．opinion

C．intention

D．problem

【12】

A．Except for

B．In spite of

C．Instead of

D．As a result of

【13】

A．reliable

B．difficult

C．comfortable

D．possible

【14】

A．always

B．never

C．occasionally

D．seldom

【15】

A．hide

B．explain

C．express

D．announce

【16】

A．moment

B．surprise

C．symbol

D．award

【17】

A．gift

B．value

C．importance

D．act

【18】

A．but

B．and

C．so

D．because

【19】

A．understood

B．changed

C．raised

D．helped

【20】

A．accept

B．give

C．take

D．borrow

31、课本原文填空。

Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and 【1】 in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after 【2】 had caught animals. At that time people would 【3】 if food was difficult to find, 【4】 during the cold winter months. Today's festivals have many 【5】, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events．

The most 【6】 and important festivals are the ones 【7】 look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. 【8】 the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals, 【9】 take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and 【10】, loud music and colourful 【11】 of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates the 【12】 of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks 【13】 though it is covered with pink snow.

People love to get together to eat, drink and have fun 【14】 each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 【15】 and forget our work for a little while.

32、请根据以下提示用英语写一篇题为Future Schools的短文。

注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

2. 词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Future schools

We students have been interested in future schools for quite some time. Our future schools will be different in many ways from what they are now.

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