南通2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)初二英语

1、   Most visitors arrive in London at one of the famous old train stations, like King Cross or Paddington. 64. Millions of people arrive in or leave London through these big stations every day. So they are always busy places. 65. From them, you can join the underground train net which Londoners call the Tube (地铁). Then you can easily get around the city, or you can jump onto a big red London bus to see the sights! Welcome to London and have a good time!

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2、—Must I hand in the homework now?

—No, you ______. You can give it to me tomorrow.

A．mustn’t

B．needn’t

C．can’t

3、It would be far _________to have robots _____ our homework.

A. good, do     B. best, do

C. better, do D. better, to do

4、Do you like films________make you excited?

A．that

B．what

C．who

D．it

5、—What are you doing? —I’m reading the book ______you lent me last week.

A . what B. who C. when   D. that

6、In the UK, a lady usually doesn't like to be asked ___.

A. whether has she got married B. how old is she

C. where she comes from     D. how much she weighs

7、A country has dreams．We teenagers________also have dreams．With dreams and hard work，anything amazing can be created．

A．may

B．must

C．should

D．could

8、—You’re wrong. You should say sorry to him.

—____

A．Yes. I should.

B．OK. I will.

C．OK. I should.

D．No, I won’t.

9、It’s very impolite _________ others _________.

A. keep; waiting   B. to keep; waiting

C. to keep; wait   D. keep; wait

10、Some of the words can’t   for my bad   English.

A.pronounce well; speaking B.be pronounced well; spoken C.be practiced; every day

11、—Would you like some green tea?

—No, thanks. I ________drink green tea. It hurts my stomach.

A.almost B.seldom C.only

12、 He is from England. But he speaks Chinese as ____ as a Chinese.

A. well    B. good

C. better D. Best

13、In the following words, which underlined letter has a different sound from the others?

A.produce B.product C.promise

14、---Your son hasn’t watched the movie Need for Speed, has he?

--- ____________. He told me it was ______ exciting _____ he’d like to watch it again.

A. Yes, he has; so; that

B. Yes, he has; such; that

C. No, he hasn’t; so; that

D. No, he hasn’t; such; that

15、—Tom, which subject is much________for you, physics or chemistry?  —Chemistry, I think.

A.attractive B.more attractive C.most attractive D.the most attractive

16、I don't want to tell a lie，because being honest is ________ everything else.

A. above   B. up   C. under

17、There ________ 30 boys and 15 girls in their class.

A．be

B．is

C．are

D．have

18、India, with the world’s largest population, up to 1.4 billion people, is __________ several COVID-19 related challenges.

A．going through

B．taking on

C．carrying out

D．breaking out

19、When Mrs. Griffin saw the mess in the room, she was close _______ mad.

A. to go   B. to going

C. go   D. going

20、— Thank you for your delicious dumplings, Jenny!

— ______________

A.Don’t say so. B.It’s my pleasure.

C.I’m glad that you enjoyed them. D.You’re welcome.

21、—How long have you been like this?

—Since I ________ back home from work.

A.have come B.come C.came

22、A: 【1】

B: I’m reading a novel named A Madman’s Diary (《狂人日记》).

A: 【2】

B: It was written by Lu Xun. He was a great writer, thinker and revolutionary(革命者)。

A: 【3】

B: Sure, He was born in 1881 in Zhejiang Province. His novel A Madman’s Diary, together with The True Story of Ah Q (《阿Q正传》), made him a great Chinese writer.

A: 【4】

B: Because he worried about China greatly. He wrote novels that called on the people to fight for China’s future.

A: 【5】

B: It’s my pleasure.

A．Why do you think he was great?

B．Who was it written by?

C．Thank you for telling me so much.

D．What are you reading?

E．Could you tell me more about him?

23、阅读下面对话，从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

A.Thanks for your advice .

B.It depends on you .

C.I believe she’s right .

D.What’s the matter?

E.Do you often talk with your parents?

F.I agree with you.

G.Why not talk to Ms. Brown for more help?

A:Hi , Alice . You look sad .【1】

B:Well, I love comics , but Ms. Brown doesn’t allow me to read them.

A:Why doesn’t she allow you to?

B:Because she thinks comics may get in the way of my study .

A:【2】 We can’t afford to waste time reading them when we should try the best to fight for our dreams.

B:【3】 But comics are so interesting that I can’t spend a minute not thinking about them.

A:I understand your situation . 【4】

B:I have tried to, but she looks too serious to talk to.

A:Communication is always a better way than keeping things to yourself.Maybe you can have a good talk with your parents.

B: OK , I will try.【5】

24、

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【1】Tourists can do the following things during the trip EXCEPT .

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【2】From the chart(图表), we know that   .

A.tourists will visit 4 cities in China

B.this trip will last 13 days

C.15-year-old Mike should pay 6, 595 pounds

【3】To travel with Harvard Alumni Travels, you can connect them by   .

A.visiting the website B.dropping in their office C.writing a letter

25、Having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, drink and even fight. They often do something dangerous.

Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely (可能) to make irrational decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what’s the reason?

According to Laurence, a teacher from a US university, the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them—that is “peer influence”.

As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates, and also they care more about what they think of them. This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs.

In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends watching around them, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they drove more safely.

Why do peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior?

As Laurence sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator” is fully developed by teenage years while the “brake” is still not fully developed. When teenagers are watched by their peers, they usually push hard on the accelerator. With their weak brake, it is likely that they are going to end up in an accident.

But the good news is that a violent (暴力的)teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They get more self-controlled.”

【1】What does the underlined word “irrational” in the 2nd paragraph mean?

A. Quick.   B. Crazy.   C. Careful.   D. Correct.

【2】Why are teenagers likely to make wrong decisions according to the text?

A. They like difficult tasks.

B. They don’t care about costs.

C. They are too young to tell right from wrong.

D. They care a lot about what their peers think of them.

【3】How does Laurence explain the influence of peer pressure on teens’ behavior?

A. By comparing it with how a car works.

B. By comparing it with an accident.

C. By showing research findings.

D. By giving examples.

【4】According to the text, with peers around them, teenagers are more likely to _______ .

A. use more self-control

B. perform better than when they are alone

C. become more careful about what they do

D. care about winning without thinking about danger

【5】What can we conclude from the text?

A. Teenagers are easy to have traffic accidents.

B. Peer influence is bad on teenagers.

C. Most of the teenagers become less violent when they grow up.

D. Teenagers shouldn’t spend all the free time with their friends.

26、   Alice booked (预订) the air tickets for the trip to Japan. Please check the following chart for related information.

【1】It takes Alice ________ from Japan to Beijing by air.

A.about 3 hours B.more than 4 hours C.about 4 hours

【2】How long did Alice stay in Japan?

A.For about one week. B.For about half a month. C.For about three weeks.

【3】Alice could check in baggage, weighing at most ________, for free.

A.16 kg B.32 kg C.64 kg

27、   Is there anything that you do to cheer yourself up and “heal（治愈）” your mind when you’re feeling down? Many of us have our own ways to make ourselves feel better. This is referred to as “self-care”.

This idea originated（起源） in Japan. It refers to any activity that can soothe one’s nerves（平缓心绪）, clear one’s mind, and comfort a troubled heart, according to China News Service. It was first used to describe the music of Japanese songwriter Ryuichi Sakamoto（坂本龙一）in 1999.

Self-care is now booming（急速发展）in China as well. One of the most popular activities is “healing travel”. According to Caissa Touristic, a Beijing-based travel agency, more Chinese tourists are going on meditation（冥想）or yoga retreats in places like Japan, Bali and India.

By taking these trips, people can learn more about local culture and the way people in these countries live. Without a tour guide or detailed plan, they allow their bodies and minds to relax as they forget about daily stresses and noisy surroundings（周遭事物）back home.

Having a pet can also help to improve our mental health. Research has shown that pets and humans can heal each other, NPR reported. Strong human-to-animal bonds（情感联系）make both pets and their owners happier and healthier. Chinese dog and cat owners spent over 5,000 yuan per pet on average in 2018. China’s pet industry now has a value of over 170 billion yuan, Xinhua reported.

More people are seeking out self-care activities simply because they can finally afford to, particularly China’s growing middleclass（中产阶级）. With fewer financial（财务的）worries, they can slow down and take a closer look at their own inner（内心的）world, the Paper noted.

【1】What do we know about “self-care” in the story?

A.It means living by yourself. B.It started in Japan about 20 years ago.

C.It focuses on one’s physical health. D.It refers to activities done by yourself.

【2】People may feel “healed” while going on trips because _________.

A.they can do meditation or yoga during their trips B.they get to know how other people live

C.they can relax and avoid daily stress D.they don’t need to make plans

【3】According to Xinhua, which of the following is TRUE?

A.“Healing travel” is a popular “self-care” activity.

B.Pets can’t help their owners stay healthy mentally.

C.Chinese people prefer to raise cats.

D.Chinese pet owners spend a lot of money on their pets.

【4】What can we infer from the story?

A.Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music can make people feel better.

B.People who have pets are not necessarily happier or healthier.

C.The middle class experiences more stress and mental health problems.

D.Chinese people will spend more money on their pets.

【5】What’s the best title of this passage?

A.How to Keep Pets B.How to Live Longer

C.How to Help Ourselves D.How to Make Plans

28、Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.

I am lucky to have had great teachers in my life. Since I started teaching this year, I have spent a lot of time thinking about what makes a good teacher even b__【1】___. I hope someday to have students feel about me the way I feel about Mrs. Mitchell (1st grade), Mrs. Porter (4th grade), Mrs. Morin (9th grade), Mr. Turner ( 11th grade History), Mrs. Fields(12th grade Biology),and so many more through all these years.

I may not know what the magic is for a great teacher but I do know that there are a few c___【2】__ characteristics( 特点) among those I have met.

●All my favorite teachers taught me both “the w___【3】_____” of the course or class and also “the why”—why it was important to learn to read, to count, to write an article, to understand the different parts of health system.

●All my favorite teachers whose name I remember and whose lesson helped shape the person I am today respected me and expected respect f_【4】___ me. Questions were expected and valued. There was always too much to d__【5】___, to challenge, to learn.

●All my favorite teachers’ classes stretched outside the c___【6】______. When I was younger, I could ask a great teacher a question in the hallway or on the playground and know I would get a smile, an encouragement and an answer. As I got older, I could email questions to my teachers, come early to school or stay l_【7】___ after a lecture to further study a point, or ask for advice.

Even today, when I think of one of my favorite teachers or two, I hope I am making them proud.

29、   Father in Need

I quietly placed my ear against the kitchen door. Mom had a male ____! I peeked (从缝隙偷看) around. Sitting there was a gentleman, the most handsome man I’d ever seen.

Mom was a young widow (寡妇) then with three children. My sister was ten, my brother four and I six. I ___ having a daddy. And I knew he was the one. Then I marched right into the kitchen.

“Hi! I’m Patty. What’s your name?”

“George.”

____ towards Mom, I asked, “Don’t you think my mom’s pretty?”

“Patty!” Mom scolded (责备) with embarrassment. “Go and check on Benny.”

George leaned forward and whispered, “Yes, I do. I’ll see you later, Patty. I think we’ll be good friends.”

George started _____ on Mom more often. He always seemed happy to see me and never grew tired of my endless questions.

Soon they entered into a marriage. But one evening was especially bad. Benny was crying on the kitchen floor. Annie was complained ____ it wasn’t her place to look after that spoiled child. And I spilled（使溢出） a whole pot of butter milk. With an empty look, George muttered, “I must have been _____ to marry a woman with three kids.”

Mom flew to their bedroom in tears，and George walked out. I hurried to the porch (门廊). “I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful next time. Please don’t _____!”

Gently wiping my tears, he said, “We’re friends, and friends never abandon (抛弃、遗弃) the people they love.”  Then he went to comfort Mom.

Over the years, George has always been there for me, through many ups and downs. I still turn to him with my ___ though he’s already 85.

【1】A. volunteer B. supporter C. challenger D. visitor

【2】A. kept B. missed C. spent D. minded

【3】A. Looking B. Checking C. Turning D. Speaking

【4】A. working B. calling C. taking D. living

【5】A. loudly B. quietly C. carefully D. gently

【6】A. talented B. brave C. mad D. excited

【7】A. laugh B. worry C. relax D. leave

【8】A. suggestions B. experiences C. problems D. achievements