2024-2025年四川达州初一下册期末英语试卷

1、—It is said that Frank is very rich and is always changing his private cars . What is he?

—________of a manager, I am not sure.

A．Somebody

B．Anyone

C．Something

D．Anything

2、They’d won 12 ______ games before they lost.

A．vivid

B．straight

C．typical

D．flexible

3、The style of the campus is quite different from ______ of most Chinese universities where visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.

A. that B. one C. the one D. those

4、________ for two days, Jessica managed to finish her project ahead of time.

A. To work       B. Worked

C. To be working   D. Having worked

5、_______for the wrong turning on the highway, I would be having dinner with my friends now.

A.Had it not been B.Were it not C.It had not been D.It were not

6、________ Daisy worked hard for the whole term pleased her parents.

A．That

B．What

C．How

D．After

7、We will hold a meeting to sum up our experience ____ we finish our task.

A. in case   B. even though

C. despite   D. immediately

8、She is overweight, but she can’t _______ the temptation to eat more delicious food.

A．forbid

B．resist

C．reject

D．reduce

9、—Sorry, I have to________ now. It 's time for class.

—OK. it'll call back later.

A．give up

B．hang up

C．hold up

D．break up

10、The coach, together with his players, __________ to the party held last Friday night, aiming to celebrate their win in the match.

A.was invited B.were invited C.has been invited D.have been invited

11、— How did you find Professor Smith’s speech last night ?

— To be frank, his speech didn’t ________ to me .

A.appeal B.belong

C.refer D.occur

12、I wish I ________ her the news and then she wouldn’t be worried now.

A.don’t tell B.didn’t tell

C.haven’t told D.hadn’t told

13、The doctor’s dilemma was _____ he should tell the patient the truth.

A. whether

B. which

C. that

D. what

14、The free trade port needs to______ the possibility of sharpening the competitive edge of the island worldwide.

A.exploit B.explode C.explore D.export

15、--Mary, how did your Math test go?

--I had thought I _________, but in fact I came in the top 10 in my class.

A. should have failed   B. couldn’t have failed

C. might have failed D. shouldn’t have failed

16、—Do you think I should get a good guide book?

—Yes, of course. ______, you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.

A.In other words B.What’s more C.As a result D.All in all

17、“Spit-take” refers to an act ________ someone spits liquid out of his or her mouth when he or she hears something funny or surprising.

A.that B.which C.where D.why

18、Being a popular actor or model, a so-called glamorous job, can be a quite hard life, with a lot of travelling ________ heavy schedules.

A.on account of B.on behalf of C.in regard to D.in relation to

19、Sherry has taught me that no matter how bad things seem they can ______ in the end.

A. work out    B. make out

C. set out D. pick out

20、— Many drugs have been forbidden recently.

— Actually. But the scientists say that before a new drug ___ on humans, plenty of studies___.

A. can be tested; are needed

B. can test; are needed

C. can be tested; need

D. can test; need

21、   People often talk about cultural differences between western and eastern countries, but how about the western world itself? Surprisingly, a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.

The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot. It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to smile; they do it, sometimes simply because they have to. A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly, and that life in general is fine. Europeans, on the contrary, prefer to keep a more neutral  (不露声色的) facial expression. They smile mostly when they are in a good mood, or feel amused; if not, a European’s face will remain neutral, or even dull. In Russia, for example, there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool. It does not mean that Europeans are serious, or that they do not have a sense of humor.

The same refers to communication in general. Americans are extremely communicative; small talk and chats are common. Europeans talk mostly when there is something to say, and rarely enter communication just for the purpose of talking to other people. American people prefer to express what they think carefully, considering how it might affect surrounding people. Europeans are more straightforward, even with unfamiliar people. A European friend will almost always voice their opinion on different occasions, and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.

It can be said that Americans are people of contrasts. They are open-minded, flexible, and ready to accept everything new enthusiastically; but at the same time, American society manages to bring up unbelievable conservatives. Americans are extremely politically correct, which, in most cases, is indeed a secure and beneficial practice, but it can also mess up daily or even private communication, sometimes preventing having close relationships. Europeans, on the contrary, are more straightforward, preferring to tell the truth in direct ways. Each way of communication is different — neither is correct or incorrect.

【1】What does the author say about smiling?

A.It is culture-related within western countries.

B.It is a powerful marketing tool across cultures.

C.It is thought of as a sign of a fool in America.

D.It is regarded as being socially necessary in Europe.

【2】What is typical of Europeans’ communication?

A.Beating around the bush. B.Having small talk and chats.

C.Hiding their feelings carefully. D.Expressing themselves openly.

【3】What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?

A.Being straightforward. B.Being politically correct.

C.Accepting everything new. D.Raising unbelievable conservatives.

【4】How is the text mainly developed?

A.By analyzing cause and effect. B.By making comparisons.

C.By classifying body language. D.By discussing research findings.

22、Best Baby Car Seats to Buy in 2022

Joie Spin 360º 0+1 Child Car Seat: Halfords (£200)

Features:

·Suitable from birth to 4 years (18kg)              ·ECE R44/04 certified (safety standard)

·360º movement for forward and rearward travel             ·ISOFIX installation

·Multi-height headrest and 5-point harness             ·Deluxe cushioning

·Grow With Me (GWM) infant body and head support

Graco Slimfit All-in-One Combination Car Seat: eBay (£100.00), Amazon (£169.99), Very (£184.99)

Features:

·Suitable from birth to 18kg                    ·5-point harness

·High back booster (15-36kg)                    ·True shield safety side impact

·Enhanced head protection                           ·3-in-1 car seat with removable cup holder

Joie Juva Classic 0+ Baby Car Seat: Very (£49.99), Argos (£50.00), Amazon (£66.00)

Features:

·Suitable for children from birth to 12 months (9kg)       ·Not ISOFIX compatible

·Rear facing                                 ·Side impact protection

·5-point harness                           ·One pull harness adjustment

·Adjustable head support

Sitvon All-in-One Baby Car Seat: Amazon (£219)

Features:

·Suitable from birth to 9kg                           ·Suitable forward-facing position from 9 to 36kg

·360º rotation & ISOFIX+ top installation             ·11-level height position adjustable headrest

【1】Which baby car seat provides deluxe cushioning?

A．Joie Spin.

B．Joie Juva.

C．Graco Slimfit.

D．Sitvon.

【2】Joie Juva Classic 0+ Baby Car Seat has the features of _________.

A．ISOFIX compatible & one pull harness adjustment

B．rear facing & removable cup holder

C．suitable for kids under one & adjustable head support

D．side impact protection & 360º rotation

【3】In your tight budget, you’ll buy Graco Slimfit All-in-One Combination Car Seat at _________.

A．Amazon

B．Argos

C．Very

D．eBay

23、China became the first country to clone a monkey using non-reproductive cells, scientists said on Thursday. By December 2017 , the Chinese Academy of Sciences had created two clone macaques(猕猴) named“Zhong Zhong” and “Hua Hua”by nuclear transferring of body cells—any cell in the organism other than reproductive cells. This was the similar technology used to create the famous clone sheep Dolly in 1996.

Telra, a monkey born in 1999 , is the world’s first ever-cloned monkey, but it was done using a simpler method called embryo splitting(胚胎分裂)，and cannot be genetically modified to suit experimental needs, said Pu Muming, a leading researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Cloning a monkey using body cells has been a world-class challenge because it is a primate(灵长类)that shares its genetic makeup, therefore all of its complexity, with humans, he said.

For drug and other lab tests, scientists have to purchase monkeys from all over the world, which is costly, bad for the environment and produces inaccurate results because each monkey might have different genes, Pu said.

By cloning monkey using body cells, we can mass reproduce a large number of genetically identical monkeys in a short amount of time, and we can even change their genes to suit our needs, he added. “This can save time, cut down experiment costs, and produce more accurate results, leading to more effective medicine.”

Sun Qiang, director of the non-human primate research facility at the institute, said most of the drug trials are currently done on lab mice. However, drugs that work on mice might not work or even have severe side effects on humans because the two species are so different.

Monkeys and humans are both primates, so they are much closely related and testing on monkeys is supposed to be as effective as testing on humans. This achievement will help China lead the world research in an international science project related to study of primate brains.

【1】Which description of the two clone macaques is true?

A. They were the first monkeys ever-cloned in the world.

B. They were created using reproductive cells.

C. They would be fed to suit experimental needs.

D. The technology used to create them was similar to that of creating Dolly.

【2】The underlined word in the fourth paragraph is closest to “   ”in meaning.

A. same

B. similar

C. relevant

D. close

【3】What can be learned from the passage?

A. Pu Muming and Sun Qiang were doing most work in cloning the two macaques.

B. Genetic research on monkeys can be seen as effective as that on humans.

C. Most drug trials have been done on mice because mice share the same genetic makeup and complexity with humans.

D. Scientists can mass reproduce cloned monkeys to cut down experiment costs.

【4】This passage above can be most probably read in

A. a science magazine

B. a guidebook

C. a science fiction

D. a brochure

24、   If you visit Uluwatu temple in Bali, be cautious. The long-tailed temple monkeys there are well-known thieves. Since a long time ago, they have made a living by robbing visitors of their possessions and then holding those objects until a ransom in the form of food is paid. But Jean-Baptiste Leca of the University of Lethbridge, in Canada, wondered whether these monkeys are cleverer still. Sometimes, they do not accept the first offer and hold out for more. He therefore asked himself whether they are able to assess how valuable an object is to its owner, and factor that into their negotiations.

Dr. Leca and his colleagues conducted their experiment by wandering around the temple with video cameras, recording the activities of the monkeys. Every time they saw a monkey show interest in a particular tourist? they recorded the interaction. To work out what was going on, they had first to establish the relative values of food rewards to monkeys, and of stealable objects to people.

To confirm which stealable objects are most valued by people, they divided them into six classes: empty containers, such as phone cases and plastic bottles; accessories (搭配物) such as hairpins and key rings; hats and shoes; spectacles and sunglasses; and electronics and wallets. They then observed how often victims bothered to bargain with the thief for the return of property belonging to different classes, and thus classified objects into low value, medium value and high value.

They found that monkeys do, indeed, have a complicated sense of what they are doing — at least, adults and sub-adults do. These animals have a preference for stealing high-value items, and will often hold out either for more rewards, or for better ones, if they are in possession of such items. But this is something that they have to learn how to do as they grow up. Young monkeys make no such distinctions, and sub-adults are less good at doing so than adults.

【1】What is the purpose of Leca's research?

A.To prove monkeys are cleverer than men.

B.To find out what is valuable for monkeys.

C.To record the negotiations between monkeys.

D.To make sure monkeys can judge item values.

【2】What does the underlined word "ransom" in Paragraph 1 mean?

A.Bilk. B.Reward. C.Tax. D.Rent.

【3】How are the values of objects classified in Paragraph 3?

A.By the material of objects. B.By the preference of victims.

C.By the buying price of objects, D.By the frequency of bargaining.

【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Young monkeys can evaluate items. B.All monkeys prefer high-value items,

C.Monkeys have a simple sense of acts. D.Monkeys' stealing is an acquired skill.

25、The Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program sounded like a worthwhile cause. One day, I noticed a ________ request for volunteers. Many children had been waiting well over a year, I ________ that it was directed at me. The question was whether the ________ would want me. Because of a nerve disorder, I could only walk with the ________ of sticks.

But a short time later, my caseworker called, “I have the ________ Little Sister for you. Her name is Karen; she is eight and legally blind.”

“Are you outs?” I said. “Me ________ the blind? I have to hold onto my sticks!”

“Beth, I’m ________ you’re the right match, because I want Karen ________ to someone who can show that she can do anything, despite a(n) ________ challenge. You are such a good role model.”

It was hard to ________, so I agreed to meet with Karen. We discussed how we could ________ our special needs. I asked her to hang on to my shirt and ________ never to run away from me. She wanted me to let her know when the land was ________. Those seemed ________ enough for us to accomplish, so we became ________.

During our ________ together, Karen and I have had great fun doing countless things from the ordinary gardening to the ________ of exploring New York City.

Today, Karen is fifteen, and I ________ get extreme joy listening to her share her ________. One day she is going to be a writer, another day a teacher or a seeing-eye dog trainer. She believes there is no ________ as to how far she can go if she never restricts herself.

【1】

A．popular

B．personal

C．desperate

D．modest

【2】

A．decided

B．proved

C．clarified

D．reminded

【3】

A．company

B．program

C．school

D．family

【4】

A．instruction

B．invention

C．control

D．aid

【5】

A．mature

B．perfect

C．independent

D．strict

【6】

A．dressing

B．raising

C．leading

D．teaching

【7】

A．concerned

B．convinced

C．disappointed

D．shocked

【8】

A．married

B．opposed

C．devoted

D．exposed

【9】

A．physical

B．academic

C．financial

D．environmental

【10】

A．resist

B．guarantee

C．research

D．admit

【11】

A．turndown

B．set aside

C．adapt to

D．bring on

【12】

A．decline

B．expect

C．promise

D．imagine

【13】

A．broad

B．rough

C．solid

D．smooth

【14】

A．rigid

B．disturbing

C．dynamic

D．reasonable

【15】

A．sisters

B．colleagues

C．travelers

D．students

【16】

A．weeks

B．months

C．seasons

D．years

【17】

A．barrier

B．excitement

C．annoyance

D．convenience

【18】

A．still

B．seldom

C．temporarily

D．never

【19】

A．jobs

B．flowers

C．books

D．dreams

【20】

A．evidence

B．motivation

C．limit

D．point

26、假定你是李华。近期，你所在的城市向中学生发起了“最美汉字”投票活动。请阅读下面一则新闻报道，以“The Most Beautiful Chinese Character”为题，向学校 New Babel 英文杂志投稿。内容包括：

简要概括这则新闻；

简述你最想推荐的汉字及理由；

谈谈你对该活动的感想。注意：

词数 100 词左右。

可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The Most Beautiful Chinese Character

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