2025-2026年四川巴中初二下册期末英语试卷

1、—Philip! Hurry up!

—________. We still have half an hour before the movie begins.

A. It doesn’t matter B. Take your time

C. It’s up to you D. It’s a deal

2、When you are in a hurry, the best way to travel in Beijing is by subway. Taxis get ________ in traffic jams easily.

A.set up B.put up C.held up D.picked up

3、Believe it or not, it ________great courage to tell the truth.

A.pays B.takes C.costs D.spends

4、When I try to find _____ that prevents so many people taking part in the program, it seems to me that there are two main causes.

A．what it does

B．what it is

C．why it does

D．why it is

5、Yesterday we went to an _____ park where we were _____ by performances that we found _____ to watch.

A. amusement, amusing, amused B. amusement, amused, amusing

C. amusing, amused, amusement D. amusing, amusing, amusement

6、_______ do you think will get the first prize in the English Competition?

A.who B.whom C.whose D.whoever

7、The photo showed Edward with very short hair and his ears ______out.

A. sticking B. stuck C. stick D. strike

8、The day everyone had been looking forward to __________ at last.

A．coming

B．came

C．has come

D．will come

9、It suddenly ____ her that she had left her schoolbag in the canteen.

A.occurred B.hit C.striked D.inspired

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

A.in B.with C.of D.to

11、— Let’s go for a nice walk into the country this afternoon.

— I’d like to, but I ________ to go with Alice to buy some clothes.

A.agreed B.will agree C.have agreed D.had agreed

12、I don’t know how he managed to _______ cheating in the exam.

A.get out of B.get away from C.get away with D.get behind with

13、All their hard work has  !The project is finished at last.

A. paid off B. paid back

C. paid for  D. paid out

14、The reason why I declined your invitation to the picnic was ______ a job interview that day.

A.because I had B.because of having C.due to D.that I had

15、It is usually very hot here in Wuxi in June, but it _______ be cool sometimes.

A．can

B．must

C．should

D．would

16、The stranger _________ the sword from the boy's forehead, and the boy felt immensely relieved. But he still couldn't flee.

A.nourished B.stretched

C.withdrew D.entertained

17、The film My People, My country was a great success, ______ huge audiences.

A．attracts

B．attracting

C．attracted

D．to attract

18、I know nothing about the young lady _______ she is from Beijing.

A.except B.that C.except that D.except for

19、On hearing her mother was sent to the hospital because of heart attack, Jane dropped the phone and ____ from the office.

A.disappeared B.left C.escaped D.fled

20、Jack is late again. It is typical __________ him to keep others waiting.

A．of

B．for

C．to

D．with

21、When they went into the shop and asked to look at the engagement rings, the shop assistant brought out a cheap one, ________ she has arranged with James.

A．which was that

B．what was that

C．which was what

D．that was that

22、Not until   Unit One of College English on learning strategies   the importance of distinguishing active vocabulary from passive ones in vocabulary accumulation.

A.did he learn… he realized B.he learned… did he realize

C.had he learned… did he realize D.he learned… didn’t he realize

23、―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

24、You will never gain success ________ you keep working hard.

A．when

B．because

C．if

D．unless

25、Voluntary teaching is a difficult and stressful job but one ____ you can really help children in rural areas.

A.that B.where

C.which D.who

26、   Getting back into a routine can be a challenge. If you ever wanted to understand how you could succeed in school, you’re in luck. 【1】 Here are some of the tips from the teachers to help you succeed in the next school year.

Use a calendar or chart(图表).

Hang a calendar on your refrigerator or somewhere else. 【2】 This helps you remember things you need to do. You can also make a chart. Then, use colorful pens to circle or draw a line under your homework, reading tasks or other activities. By using a chart, you learn how to plan for your studies.

【3】

Visit the bookstore or library every few weeks to find a new book to read on your own. The more kids get excited about reading on their own, the more their self-confidence will rise. They’ll also be better equipped to deal with challenging homework assignments.

Unplug for success.

Families should have a no electronics period when everyone turns off their devices(设备). 【4】 It’s amazing how you can reconnect with yourself and others when you’re not distracted(分散注意力) by technology.

Stay current.

【5】 Take a current-events article and look at the history of the event in an attempt to better understand its importance.

A.Book is a treat.

B.Stay up-to-date on some events.

C.Do keep papers and notes organized.

D.We already went straight to the source.

E.This way, families can spend time together.

F.Communicate with the teenagers outside school.

G.Write down special tasks, activities and important dates on it.

27、   The warm months have arrived, bringing with them longer days and the promise of new family memories to be made. Centrally located and naturally beautiful, Arkansas is the ideal location for all types of families. As you begin planning your next family adventure, keep these top destinations in mind:

【1】What can children do in Garvan Woodland Gardens & Treehouse?

A.Escape from the paradise. B.Purchase some exhibits.

C.Do some nature exploration. D.Tour a traditional treehouse.

【2】Which might be the best destination for a music lover?

A.Blanchard Springs Caverns. B.Johnny Cash Boyhood Home.

C.Crater of Diamonds State Park. D.Garvan Woodland Gardens & Treehouse.

【3】The author writes the passage mainly to ________.

A.provide some travel tips for children B.list the locations of some tourist spots

C.explain the benefits of family adventure D.recommend tourist destinations for families

28、Fans, with different materials and shapes, are not only a means to cool down in the hot days but also a part of the culture for the Chinese. Here are some of the interesting cultural meanings for the fans in China.

Feather fans

It is the earliest form of fans. Its most famous user is Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period, who was the best adviser to a king. He always carried a white feather fan around. Since then the feather fans have become a symbol of wisdom in the Chinese classic literature, traditional paintings. They even appear in today's TV series and films now and then.

Round fans

If feather fans were loved mostly by men, round fans were Chinese women's best friends. The round fans, originated in the West Han Dynasty, were usually made of bamboo frames of round or oval shapes, and white fine silk. Therefore, they could only be afforded by wealthy families back in those days. In Chinese culture, the round fans are closely linked with elegance (优雅) and beauty of women, as well as their happiness and sorrow.

Folding(折叠) fans

The folding fans are quite familiar to us. In fact, the folding fans originated in Japan, and were introduced to China in the Northern Song Dynasty. The popularity of the folding fans owed greatly to the Chinese scholars(文人), who loved to paint and write on the folding fans and turned them into art pieces.

Big leaf fans

The big leaf fans are a link to the traditional lifestyle. Many elderly Chinese can still remember those summer days, when neighbors sat together, waving their big leaf fans, drinking tea while telling the stories of their daily lives.

【1】What will feather fans usually remind the Chinese of?

A．TV series and films.

B．Men with wisdom.

C．Traditional lifestyles.

D．Artistic decorations.

【2】Which fans appealed to the rich ladies in ancient China?

A．Big leaf fans.

B．Folding fans.

C．Round fans.

D．Feather fans.

【3】What can we learn about the big leaf fans?

A．They had a foreign origin.

B．They were once very expensive.

C．They reflected an urban lifestyle.

D．They were used by ordinary people.

29、   Ahead of the summer travel season , airlines in the United States usually compete to sell tickets and fill seats. But the airlines that operate the grounded Boeing 737 Max planes have a new problem : there are not enough seats to meet the demand .

The revenue(收益)is right in front of them . They can see it , but they can’t meet it , said Mike Trevino. He is an airline industry expert for Southwest Airlines Pilots Association .

The grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max came after two deadly crashes in five months . Southwest Airlines is the world’s largest 737 Max operator. The company has 34 of the planes .

American Airlines operates the second-most, with 24. These planes have been removed from use until at least August, The grounding of the planes has led Southwest to cancel 160 of its 4,200 daily flights between June 8 and August 5.

American Airlines will cancel 115 daily flights, or 1.5 percent of its total summer flights . Southwest only flies Boeing 737s. It had estimated $ 150 million in lost revenue between February 20 and March 31 --- mostly because of MAX cancellations .

The 737 Max was grounded worldwide in March following a deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash . It came five months after a Lion Air crash in Indonesia. All on board both planes died .

Boeing is under pressure to provide additional software. Experts are examining the original software as a possible reason for the crashes .

Boeing must prove to worldwide regulators that the plane is safe to fly. That process may take more than 90 days. Planes in the United States are usually mostly full during the months of June , July and August .

【1】It can be inferred from the second paragraph that__________.

A. the competition among the airlines is becoming more and more fierce

B. Boeing needs some time to prove to the world that their 737 Max planes are safe

C. after the two deadly crashes, more and more have decided not to travel by air

D. Southwest Airlines suffers the most in revenue

【2】What is the total number of the daily flights of American Airlines in summer?

A. About 4,200. B. About 115. C. About 160. D. About 7,600.

【3】What is it that possibly led to the two deadly crashes according to experts?

A. The terrible management of the airlines.

B. The inexperience of the pilots.

C. A bug in the operating system.

D. The pressure from Boeing.

【4】What will be probably discussed in the next paragraph?

A. some ways to fill the seats

B. how to earn enough with each seat

C. how long the problem will last

D. how to deal with the increasing cost

30、   As the train picked up its speed, the passengers slowly settled down on their seats. A window seat is always my favorite. I _________ the lower berth (卧铺), so I could enjoy the outside _________  from the moving train, But an elderly lady, perhaps in her 80s, _________ the front seat of mine. At one point, we met our eyes. She smiled at me. Out of _________, I gave her response, Then both of us remained _________.

It was 4:50 pm. Bed time was still in a long way. I couldn’t _________ myself any longer and asked, “Auntie! Where’re you going?” She said in a friendly _________, “Army camp, dear.”

Suddenly my _________ doubled to know the reason. I politely said, “Aunty, you’re visiting someone?” She smiled _________ and nodded, “My son, in the army!” Just to __________ the conversation, I continued to ask, “you must be feeling so __________ to see your child and your grandchildren.”

Perhaps, this question __________ her a little but she bravely answered, “Oh, dear! Anyway, my only son __________ himself just a few days ago in a terrorist attach. I had bought so many new __________ with the winter dust coats for him. So, I bought why not __________ some to some other soldiers, so that  I would control my __________ and I would be happy thinking that my own __________ has worn them. He was __________ so I don’t have any grandchild.

I was __________ hearing her heart-breaking story! But I __________ the old lady from the bottom of my heart. I was thinking of her brave heart!

【1】A.booked B.checked C.sold D.cleaned

【2】A.people B.sunshine C.beauty D.farms

【3】A.put off B.lay on C.pulled down D.took up

【4】A.surprise B.respect C.place D.favor

【5】A.calm B.still C.silent D.cool

【6】A.contain B.breathe C.put D.express

【7】A.room B.manner C.atmosphere D.circle

【8】A.hobby B.ambition C.interest D.courage

【9】A.fluently B.secretly C.carelessly D.proudly

【10】A.join B.hold C.start D.change

【11】A.free B.relaxed C.strange D.excited

【12】A.scared B.hurt C.awoke D.interested

【13】A.sacrificed B.committed C.applied D.abandoned

【14】A.books B.tickets C.shorts D.clothes

【15】A.reduce B.wash C.spare D.store

【16】A.emotion B.sorrow C.excitement D.guard

【17】A.grandson B.soldier C.son D.relative

【18】A.single B.lonely C.active D.tiresome

【19】A.disappointed B.embarrassed C.amazed D.shocked

【20】A.admired B.imagined C.found D.reviewed

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

“Life of Pi” is narrated by an older Pi and takes place in the present as he tells his life story to a writer. Pi begins with how he got his name and how his family owned a zoo, but eventually leads into his family needing to leave India for financial 【1】. The heart of the story lies in Pi as a young man and the time he spent out at sea on a lifeboat with a tiger named Richard Parker, but getting to that point is quite an ordeal（苦难考验）. Pi loses everything and everyone close to him in the blink of an eye and he doesn’t 【2】 on making what feels like an unbreakable bond with a Bengal tiger.

The 【3】 film offers a rather marvelous message about religion as Pi discusses the experimentation with several different religions as a young boy. Even though it seems kind of silly that a boy has 【4】 so many religions at one point in his life, it portrays a/an 【5】 message in a light that doesn’t seem too preachy（说教的）. But the religious aspect is really only a backdrop for being on your own 【6】 to finding who you really are. Feeling so alone for so long and having Pi talk about not being alone and not getting to say goodbye to those he cared about most is one of those things that just hits you really hard.

While witnessing Pi attempt to tame Richard Parker is really 【7】, there are so many unbelievable sights to witness in “Life of Pi”. There’s the whale, the jellyfish, the flying fish, that 【8】 storm, and that seaweed island with all of the meerkats (a kind of monkey). “Life of Pi” never really lets up on being 【9】 breathtaking and amazing from beginning to end.

“Life of Pi” is pleasantly satisfying. With a heartfelt message, beautiful visuals, and stunning camera work. “Life of Pi” is truly a sight to behold and illustrates how 【10】 3D can be to a film that isn’t just a summer hit or blockbuster.

32、根据下列提示为21st Century Teens写一篇题为 Development of agriculture in China的小短文。（词数120左右）

1. 中国是一个有十三亿人口的大国。

2. 在过去的二十多年间，中国发生了巨大变化，尤其在农业方面。

3. 中国仅有世界7%的土地，却成功地养活了世界22%的人口。

4. 其耕地(farming land)的灌溉面积是世界上最大的。种植了世界三分之一的大米。渔业也非常重要，淡水鱼随处可见。

5. 废弃的蔬菜(vegetable waste)被用来养猪、养鸡；人和动物的粪便(waste)产生的气体被用来供热和做饭。

6. 如果世界上其他地方也像中国一样重视和发展农业，就不会再有饥饿。

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