初三英语试题

2014年下学期半期检测九年级 英语试题

第一卷选择题共100分

第一部分听力(共20个小题，每个小题1.5分，满分30分) 第一节听下面五段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案,每段对话读两遍.

1.What does the girl think is the most difficult in English learning?

A. Grammar. B. Writing. C. Listening.

2.Where is Aunt Grace’s Restaurant? A. On the third floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the first floor.

3.What does David look like now? A. Short. B. Thin. C. Strong.

4.How do the speakers feel about the food festival? A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Surprised.

5.What are the speakers talking about? A. Food. B. Music. C. Weather.

第二节听下面4段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题

中所给的A、

B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案,每段对话或独白读两遍. 听第6段材料，回答第6至8三个小题。 6. Who bought the jacket for Jack? A. His brother. B. His mother. C. His sister.

7. What is the jacket made of? A. Wood. B. Cotton. C. Silk.

8. The girl also wants to buy a similar jacket ________. A. For Thanksgiving. B. For Christmas. C. As a birthday gift.

听第7段材料，回答第9至11三个小题。 9. What are the speakers preparing for? A. A party. B. A meeting. C. A competition.

10. What would the boy like to buy? A. Flowers. B. Cards. C. Drinks.

11. What does the girl want to do? A. To find something cheap. B. To write about friendship. C. To buy everyone a present.

听第8段材料，回答第12至15四个小题。 12. Who often use ballpoint pens?

A. Reporters. B. Teachers. C. Students.

13. When was the ballpoint pen invented? A. In 1934. B. In 1944. C. In 1954.

14. What did Pyrrho do? A. A scientist. B. A worker. C. A reporter.

15. Where was the ballpoint pen developed? A. In Hungary. B. In Japan. C. In America.

听第9段材料，回答第16至20五个小题。 16. Where did Wang Lin live forty years ago? A. In a small mountain village. B. In a village near a town. C. In a small town.

17. How far did the children have to walk to school every day in the old days?

A. 8 kilometers. B. 9 kilometers. C. 10 kilometers.

18. What did the children have to do after school in the old days?

A. To do some cleaning. B. To milk the cows. C. To cut grass.

19. How are the people’s houses in the village now? A. Tall and bright. B. Nice and strong. C. New and comfortable. 20. Where is the school now? A. Near the town. B. Near a wide road. C. Near the village.

第二部分基础知识运用（共30分）

第一节单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21．---Is AC Milan European football club? ---Yes. It’s one of most successful clubs in Italy. A. a, the B. a, / C. an, the D. an, /

22．--- ________ do you study for tests? ---I study listening to tapes. A. How; with B. What; with C. How; by D. What; by

23．---Do you need any help?

---Yes. I want to buy some novels. Could you please tell me ? A. where the nearest bookstore was B. how can I get to the bookstore C. where the nearest bookstore is

D. where is the nearest bookstore 24．--- Hi , do you know if

Tom ________ to my party next week ?

---I think he will come if he ________ free. A. will come, will be B. will come , is C. comes，is D. comes , will be

25．If you ask him _____, he will be happy to help you. A. politely B. quickly C. loudly D. normally

26．The English teacher spoke ______ fast ______ I couldn’t understand what she said.

A. such; that B. too; to C. so; that D. enough; to

27．Jim, your spelling is too terrible. You should ______ it. A. come up with B. pay attention to C. get on with

D. get used to 28．--- What’s the of the car at present（目前）?

---It’s about 70 kilometers an hour. A. score B. speed C. address D. mark

29．---It’s dangerous to swim in this river.

---Yes, you are right. The government has _______ people not

to swim in it.

A. punished B. warned C. treated D. encouraged

30. ---Look at the photo I took in Yunnan Province. ______ the Dai people were having!

---Wow! They were celebrating the Water Festival. A. What fun B. How fun C. What a fun D. How a fun

31．I discovered that listening to ______was the secret ______language learning.

A. something interested, to B. interesting something, of C. something interested, of D. something interesting , to

32．---Do you believe that paper is made _____ wood? --- Yes, I do. And you can see that books are made _______ paper.

A. from, of B. of, from C. of, of D. from, from

33.--- Do you know Lucy’s grandma?

---Of course. She is a kind woman, but she has for about a month since she ___ in the accident.

A. been dead; was killed B. died; was killed

C. been dead; killed D. died; killed

34．- Do you have problems in learning English? -I find difficult to pronounce the words. A. that B. it C. this D. one

35. --- How about dressing up as ghosts on Halloween? --- _____________ ! What should we prepare? A. Have a good time B. I don’t think so C. That sounds like fun D. I can’t stand it

第二节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking back home from a pizza store. We had bought many things. We were dressed __36__, and I was feeling a little __37__ as I was carrying our shopping things, so I decided to throw something away. I was walking towards a dustbin（垃圾箱）__38__ I noticed a poor man walking out of the restaurant in front of us. He headed over to the nearby dustbin and started looking through it.

I suddenly felt very __39 __ because I was about to throw away a new drink just because it was too heavy. I walked up to him and handed the __40__ and some bread over to him. The man looked up __41__ and took what I gave him. A big smile __42__ on his face. I felt I couldn't be happier with __43__. But then he said,

\"Wow, this is my son's lucky day!\"

With that, he thanked me happily and started off on his bike. I __44__ heard him singing as he rode away. I got a warm __45__ inside. I now understand what it __46__ by the saying “Giving is getting\".

__47__ it was only a little action, I got and learned more in those two minutes than I did in the rest of the month. Everyone in the world __48__ help. Everyone can give help and everyone will be helped by showing kindness.

The scene of that man's happiness was caused by my small gift. It appears in my mind __49__ I have the chance to do something nice. This is the power （力量）of __50 __.

36. A. poorly B. simply C. warmly D. expensively 37. A. worried B. interested C. surprised D. tired 38. A. and B. but C. so D. when

39. A. nervous B. happy C. sorry D. proud 40. A. money B. toys C. drink D. clothes

41. A. in silence B. in surprise C. in anger D. in trouble 42. A. turned B. appeared C. went D. ran 43. A. myself B. ourselves C. yourself D. himself 44. A. still B. once C. even D. ever 45. A. idea B. welcome C. word D. feeling 46. A. aims B. means C. looks D. offers 47. A. If B. Though C. Because D. While 48. A. needs B. gives C. takes D. brings

49. A. whichever B. however C. whatever D. whenever 50. A. charity B. friendship C. support D. feeling 第三部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

After our hospital visit, my husband and I needed cheering up, so we thought we would treat ourselves to a big breakfast at our favorite restaurant. While we were waiting for our meals, we decided to use all our small change and make our wallets light, so we

counted it out as we waited.

I vaguely (含糊地) remember seeing a man sitting nearby. When our meals arrived, we found a note. It read, “Your breakfast has been paid for. Hope you have a lovely day.”

It was a wonderful surprise as nothing like that had ever happened to us. He must have thought we could hardly pay the bill. We looked around to thank him, but he had left. As retirees(退休者), we were grateful(感激的) for the help like this, but it was the kindness of a total stranger that meant so much more to us.

51. The old couple went to a restaurant for a big breakfast in order to ________.

A. become happier B. become healthier C. become lighter D. become younger

52. What does the underlined word “change” in the first paragraph mean?

A. 变化 B. 账单 C. 零钱 D. 支票

53. What have you learnt from the story? A. The old couple couldn’t afford the meal.

B. The old couple paid the meal by small change. C. The old couple had a free meal in the end. D. The old couple bought the man a big breakfast. 54. Clearly, the man sitting near the couple was _______. A. poor B. rich C. helpful D. grateful. B

Helping your children to read and write at home will improve their skills and confidence（自信）—it will also make them get ready for learning in the classroom environment.

Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their life in or outside school. Students who improve their reading and writing skills will increase their vocabulary and their ability(能力)to use the English language correctly. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children’s literacy(读写能力). You can make a difference by listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your children outside school hours.

Here are 8 tips on how to help your children to read and write: 1. Having everyday conversations with your children

2. Trying to ask more “wh-” questions instead of easy “yes” or “no” questions

3. Encouraging your children to talk about events you don’t know

4. Reading to your children each night 5. Listening to your children read

6. Teaching your children how to use dictionaries 7. Talking a bout your children’s writings

8. Practicing filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards or e-mails

You can also encourage your children to join the Reading Challenge Club and discuss the books they are reading together. In the club, children must read 15 books from the Challenge book list and 5 more books chosen by themselves. There are over 1,000 books on the list. The reading must be done in one year. What’s more, it is a wonderful way to help your children to write. For example, you can encourage them to write diaries or book reviews. Remember to make positive (积极的) comments as much as possible.

55. This passage is mainly written for __________. A. children B. parents C. teachers D. doctors

56. __________ is NOT mentioned （提到）in the 8 tips above. A. “Talking about your children’s writings” B. “Listening to your children read” C. “Reading to your children each night” D. “Listening to the radio every day ”

57. In the Reading Challenge Club, children have to read __________ in one year.

A. 5 books B. 10 books C. 15 books D. 20 books

58. Parents can help children to write by encouraging them to__________.

A. draw pictures or take photos

B. listen to pop music C. play computer games D. write diaries or book reviews C

I used to think Dad didn’t love me at all, because he ne ver tried to hug or kiss me. But whenever I felt sad or lonely, Dad was always there.

When I was in high school, Dad retired(退休) and set up a food stand on the street near my school. Every day when I finished school, my classmates and I would pass his food stand. But I really hated talking to Dad, because I did not want my classmates to know my dad was selling noodles on the street!

One night, I couldn’t stand it any more and shouted, “Dad, could you stop selling your stupid noodles? I don’t need a father who sells noodles on the street!” At that moment, Dad was shocked. He tried to say something but didn’t. His eyes were filled with tears and sadness. It was the first time for me to see Dad crying. My mum later told me Dad was selling noodles to save money for my college education. Even today I still feel guilty（内疚的）for that night.

Time really flies. I finished college and then left my home city. For the past ten years, whenever I visited home, Dad was always there meeting me and seeing me off (给我送别) quietly at the railway station. When I was away, Dad never wrote or called me, but he always pushed my mum to call me. That’s the way Dad shows his love to me.

59．What does the underlined word “stand” in the second paragraph mean?

A. 摊位 B. 超市

C. 工厂 D. 站立

60．Why did the writer avoid talking to his father? A. Because his father was too busy with his business. B. Because his father told him to do so. C. Because he had lots of things to do. D. Because he didn’t like his father’s job. 61．From the third paragraph, we can know ______. A. the writer regretted (后悔)saying those words later on B. the writer’s mother also sold noodles C. the writer’s father wanted to go to college D. the writer’s father didn’t talk to him any more 62．What does the text mainly tell us?

A. The writer was really regretful(后悔的) for what he said. B. The father’s love was silent because it was in his heart. C. Never shout to your father because it is wrong. D. Time really flies so a child usually grows up quickly. D

Saturday，March 24th

We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand. All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.

Tuesday, March 27th

Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we

will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.

Friday，March 30th

Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life -- no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy a nd I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.

63. The diaries above show the writer’s ______ days in Tailand.

A. 3 B. 7 C. 15 D. 8

. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand. B. The writer is traveling alone in Thailand. C. Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains. D. The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus. 65. The people in the village _______. A. are very weak B. like to speak English C. are friendly to others D. hope to live in the cities

66. What is the best title（标题）for the whole diary? A. My First Travel B. The Outside World C. Traveling in Thailand

D. A Country on the Train E

Homework is like chores —it’s a traditional activity that most children hate to do.

Some people think practice makes perfect. Homework can help children remember what they have learnt and get better understanding of the knowledge by reading, writing, and solving math problems. And students who complete homework every day do better in tests.

They also think that homework helps children learn to take responsibility (责任) and manage their time better. Children who fail in this task finally get poor homework grades, while children that take full responsibility do much better.

However, many children find homework boring, so they don’t try as hard as needed, which in turn influences their in-class performance (表现). Teachers have tried to make homework more interesting and challenging, but it hasn’t always worked well. Studies also find that too much homework can make students stressed and they often get lower test scores. Students from countries such as Japan and Denmark usually have less homework and they score better on tests than students from countries where they have a lot of homework.

People will continue arguing about homework. There may never be a clear answer. In my opinion, though homework is boring, time wasting, and at times even makes students lose their heart, it can help students prepare for tests by practicing their lessons over and over again.

67. Some people think completing homework every day helps students ____.

A. get better scores

B. solve daily problems C. have a good memory D. become perfect people

68. According to the passage, people think students who get poor homework grades may

__________.

A. do well in managing time B. have too much stress at school C. like challenging homework D. have little sense of responsibility

69. As for homework, the writer thinks that ____.

A. students should have more time for after-class activities B. teachers shouldn’t give students too much homework C. students should have homework and it’s useful D. students will have less homework in the future 70. The best title for the passage can be ____. A. Homework or Housework B. Students and Homework C. Homework, Good or Bad?

D. Homework Influences Students’ Performance 第二卷（非选择题共60分）

第一节任务型阅读根据短文内容回答问题（每小题3分，满分15分）

“I sometimes get up at three or four in the morning to surf the Internet.” “ I checked my e-mail almost forty times a day.” “I seldom spend less than three hours each time on the net.” “I spend more time in chat rooms than with my real-life friends.” Do you know any people like these? They are part of a new addiction (瘾) called Internet addiction. According to experts, Internet addicts (迷) spends at least thirty to forty hours online

every week. They lose control of the time they spend on the Internet. For example, one college student was missing for several days. His friends were worried and looked for him everywhere but couldn’t find him. They called the police. The police found the student in the computer lab: he was surfing the Internet---for seven days straight. A study shows that about six to ten percent of Internet users become addicted. The teenagers spend more time on the Internet than with friends and family. That’s why some experts worry most abou t young people. Is “surfing the Internet” a hobby or an addiction for you? You may have a problem if you have one of the following symptoms (症状).

★ You go out with your friends less and less.

★ You’ve decided to spend a short time online, but then you s pend several hours.

★ You do not go to important family events or you do not do school projects because you like to spend hours on the Internet.

What is the situation? Some experts suggest that people set strict limits on their time for internet use. You have to learn to control it, or the Internet would control you.

71. How many hours does an Internet addict spend online every week according to the

experts? 【Within 6 words】

72. Where was the missing college student found? 【Within 4 words】

73. Why do some experts worry most about young people? 【Within 13 words】

74. How can Internet addicts solve their problem? 【Within 11 words】

75. What might be the title of this passage? 【Within 5 words】 第二节指出下列句子中划线部分的句子成分。（每小题1分，共5分）

76. Many people like products made in China.

77. Could you please tell me where the restrooms are？ 78. I used to be afraid of the dark when I was a child. 79. As far as I know, tea plants are grown on the sides of mountains..

80. It takes several weeks to complete a piece of the Chinese clay art..

第三节将下列句子译成英语。( 每小题3分, 共15分） 81.我想知道David今天是不是缺课了。 82.学会如何处理问题是很重要的。

83.让我们感到吃惊的是，他敢在公共场合发表演讲了。 84.不管发生什么，驾驶员都应该避免发生交通事故。 85.根据中国历史记载，风筝是中国人发明的。 第四节书面表达：（共25分）

初三的生活即将结束。请你以“My school life”为题，在答题卡指定的位置上写一篇100词左右的英文毕业感想。内容提示如下：

1. 刚上初中时性格内向，不敢在同学面前讲话，只对打电脑游戏感兴趣，每次考

试经常得低分，父母很担心我。

2. 后来我意识到电脑游戏对青少年有不良影响，于是戒掉了。 3. 现在我变得开朗活泼，积极参加锻炼。在老师和同学的帮助下，我用功学习，

已经取得了很大的进步。

4. 毕业在即，我要感谢所有的老师和同学，祝愿他们每天健康快乐。

注意：

文章必须包括所给内容要点，要求语句通顺，意思连贯。

毕业感想的开头已在答题卡上给出，不计入总词数。