河南省英语初一上学期测试试卷及答案解析一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1.Question:Listen to the recording and choose the correct picture that matches the sentenceyou hear.Sentence: “The girl is reading a book under the tree.”Answer: (Picture of a girl sitting under a tree, holding and reading a book) Explanation: The sentence clearly describes a girl engaged in the activity of reading a book while sitting beneath a tree. The answer should match this description.2.Question:Listen to the dialogue and select the answer that best completes the sentence.Dialogue:Boy: “What’s your favorite subject in school?”Girl: “My favorite subject is English. I love learning new words and practicing myspeaking skills.”Sentence:“She enjoys learning new words and practicing her _____ skills.”A. mathB. EnglishC. scienceAnswer: BExplanation: The girl in the dialogue states that her favorite subject is English and goes on to explain that she enjoys learning new words and practicing her speaking skills. Therefore, the blank in the sentence should be filled with “English.”3.Question:Listen to the instructions and follow them to choose the correct answer. Instructions: “You will hear a short message about a school event. Decide whether the event is happening on a weekday or a weekend, and select your answer.”Message:“Attention all students, the school’s annual science fair will be held next Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm in the school gym.”A. WeekdayB. WeekendAnswer: BExplanation: The message c learly states that the school’s annual science fair will be held on “next Saturday,” which falls on a weekend. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Weekend.4、Listen to the recording and choose the best answer for each question. Question: What time does the school start?A) 7:30 amB) 8:00 amC) 8:30 amAnswer: B) 8:00 amExplanation: The recording clearly states that the school starts at 8:00am. Listen carefully for the specific time mentioned in the audio.5、Listen to the conversation and complete the sentence with the missing word.The student asks the teacher if the homework is due tomorrow or _____. Answer: todayExplanation: The conversation revolves around the due date of the homework. The student inquires whether it’s due tomorrow or if it’s due earl ier, implying that the missing word is “today.”6、Listen to the passage and answer the question.Question: What is the main subject discussed in the passage?A) The importance of breakfastB) The history of English languageC) The benefits of reading booksAnswer: A) The importance of breakfastExplanation: The passage discusses the various reasons why breakfast is crucial for students, emphasizing its importance for starting the day well. Listen for key phrases and ideas related to breakfast’s significance.7、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.A)They are going to the zoo.B)They are going to the park.C)They are going to the museum.Answer: A) They are going to the zoo.Explanation: In the dialogue, the speaker mentions that they plan to seethe animals at the zoo this weekend. The other options are not mentioned.8、Listen to the short passage and answer the question.Question: What is the speaker’s favorite subject?A)MathB)EnglishC)ScienceAnswer: B) EnglishExplanation: The passage mentions that the speaker enjoys reading English books and finds English class interesting, indicating that English is the speaker’s favorite subject.9、Listen to the instructions and fill in the blanks.You will hear a series of numbers. Write them down in the correct order. Answer: 3, 8, 5, 2, 9Explanation: This is a direct listening exercise where the listener needs to write down the numbers as they are spoken in the correct sequence. The numbers spoken are 3, 8, 5, 2, 9, and the listener should write them down exactly as they hear them.10、 Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer to the question.A) It’s sunny.B) It’s rainy.C) It’s cloudy.Answer: B) It’s rainy.Explanation: The recording describes a situation where it is raining outside,so the correct answer is “It’s rainy.”11、 Listen to the dialogue and select the missing word from the options. John: What time does the movie start?Mary: It starts at_______p.m.A) sevenB) eightC) nineAnswer: A) sevenExplanation: The dialogue mentions that the movie starts at 7 p.m., so the missing word is “seven.”12、 Listen to the passage and answer the question.Question: Where does the speaker usually go for lunch?A) To a restaurantB) To a school cafeteriaC) To a fast food placeAnswer: B) To a school cafeteriaExplanation: The passag e describes the speaker’s routine of having lunch in the school cafeteria, so the answer is “To a school cafeteria.”13、Question: Listen to the recording and choose the best response to the question.Question: What time does the school library open in the morning?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:30.C. At 9:00.Answer: A. At 8:00.Explanation: The recording states that the school library opens at 8:00 in the morning, which matches option A.14、Question: Listen to the conversation between two students and answer the following question.Question: What does the boy want to borrow from the library?A. A book on science.B. A book on history.C. A book on English.Answer: B. A book on history.Explanation: In the conversation, the boy specifically mentions that he wants to borrow a book on history from the library, which corresponds to option B.15、Question: Listen to the short passage and answer the question. Question: How often does the school hold an English speech contest?A. Every month.B. Every two months.C. Once a year.Answer: C. Once a year.Explanation: The passage mentions that the school holds an English speech contest once a year, which aligns with option C. The passage does not suggest any other frequency mentioned in the other options.16、Question: Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question. Audio: (A woman is talking to a boy.)Woman: “What’s your favorite subject in junior high school so far?”Boy: “I really enjoy English. The teacher makes it fun and interesting.”Answer: CExplanation: The boy says he enjoys English and finds it fun and interesting, so the answer is C: “English.”17、Question: Listen to the short passage and answer the question.Audio: (A news report.)“This morning, a group of students from our local middle school participated in a charity run to raise money for needy children. The event was a great success, with over 100 students taking part. They all showed great enthusiasm and determination, completing the 5-kilometer course with smiles on their faces. The money raised will go towards providing educational materials and supplies for underprivileged students.”Question: What was the purpose of the charity run?Answer: AExplanation: The passage states that the charity run was to raise money for needy children, specifically to provide educational materials and supplies for underprivileged students. Therefore, the answer is A: “To raise money for needy children.”18、Question: Listen to the conversation and complete the sentence with the missing word.Audio: (A teacher and a student are discussing a test.)Teacher: “How did you find the listening comprehension section of the test?”Student: “It was quite challenging, but I think I managed to_______most of the questions.”Answer: B. answerExplanation: The student responds that the listening comprehension section was challenging but they managed to answer most of the questions. Therefore, the missing word is “answer.”19、Question: Listen to the recording and choose the correct picture that matches the description.A)[Picture of a classroom with students studying]B)[Picture of a playground with children playing football]C)[Picture of a library with people reading]Answer: AExplanation: The recording describes a scene where students are sitting in a classroom, listening to their teacher and taking notes. The picture that matches this description is A, which shows a classroom with students studying.20、Question: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question.Dialogue:John: Hi, Mary. What are you doing for the weekend?Mary: I’m going to the museum with my family.John: Oh, that sounds interesting. Which museum are you visiting? Mary: We’re going to the science museum. They have a new exhibition about space.John: Wow, I’d love to see that too. Can I come with you?Question: What is Mary going to do with her family this weekend?A)Go to the park.B)Visit the science museum.C)Watch a movie.Answer: BExplanation: The dialogue states that Mary is going to the science museum with her family this weekend to see a new exhibition about space. Therefore, the answer is B, which is “Visit the science museum.”二、阅读理解（30分）Title: A Day at the ZooLast Saturday, my family and I visited the zoo in our city. It was a sunny day, perfect for an outdoor adventure. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by the sound of birds chirping and the sight of colorful flowers in bloom.Our first stop was the monkey enclosure. The monkeys were so active and playful, jumping from branch to branch and occasionally reaching out for bananas thrown by visitors. I couldn’t help but laugh at their antics.Next, we walked to the elephant exhibit. The elephants were enormous, with wrinkled gray skin and big, floppy ears. They were bathing in a small pond, spraying water on each other with their trunks. It was fascinating to watch them interact.After that, we visited the penguin house. The penguins were waddling around their icy habitat, sliding on their bellies and diving into the water with grace. Their black and white feathers made them look like littletuxedo-wearing gentlemen.Lunchtime arrived, and we sat down at the zoo’s cafeteria. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed our meal while watching the giraffes grazing in the distance.In the afternoon, we explored the reptile house, where we saw snakes, lizards, and even a small crocodile. Some of the creatures were quite scary, but I found it fascinating to learn about their unique adaptations to survive inthe wild.As the sun began to set, we made our way to the exit. I felt tired but extremely happy, knowing that I had spent a wonderful day with my family, learning and experiencing new things.Questions:1.What was the weather like on the day the writer visited the zoo?•A) Rainy•B) Sunny•C) Cloudy•D) WindyAnswer: B) SunnyExplanation: The passage states, “It was a sunny day, perfect for an outdoor adventure.”2.What did the writer find fascinating about the elephants?•A) Their small size•B) Their interaction with each other•C) Their loud noises•D) Their colorful skinAnswer: B) Their interaction with each otherExplanation: The passage says, “It was fascinating to watch them interact.”3.Where did the writer have lunch during their visit to the zoo?•A) In the monkey enclosure•B) At the penguin house•C) At the zoo’s cafeteria•D) In the reptile houseAnswer: C) At the zoo’s cafeteriaExplanation: The passage mentions, “Lunchtime arrived, and we sat down at the zoo’s cafeteria.”三、完型填空（15分）Title: My First Semester in Junior High SchoolAs a new student in Grade 7, I was filled with excitement and a little bit of nervousness when I stepped into my first English class in Henan Province.The teacher, Mrs. Li, greeted us warmly and introduced herself, making us feel at ease immediately. She then handed out a worksheet with a passage about “Starting Fresh in Junior High.”Cloze Test:My first impression of junior high school was that it was much morechallenging than primary school. The classes were longer, and the homework seemed endless. But I was determined to make the most of it. One of the most exciting parts for me was the English class. Mrs. Li made learning English(1)_____by incorporating games, songs, and real-life situations into ourlessons. She encouraged us to speak up and not be afraid of making (2) _____.During the first semester, we covered a wide range of topics, fromintroductions and daily routines to family and friends. I remember one particular lesson where we had to (3)_____a short story about our dreamvacation. It was a great opportunity to practice our writing skills and use our imagination.Another highlight was the English corner, where students could gather after school to practice speaking English. I was initially shy, but with the support of my classmates and Mrs. Li’s guidance, I gradually gained (4)_____and started enjoying the conversations.Looking back, I realize that my first semester in junior high school was a (5)_____experience. It taught me the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and the joy of le arning. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful learning environment.Answers:1.fun2.mistakes3.write4.confidence5.valuableExplanations:1.fun: The context suggests that Mrs. Li made English learning enjoyableby using various interactive methods. “Fun” fits well here to describe the positive experience.2.mistakes: The sentence encourages students to speak up without fear ofmaking errors, which is a common concern among learners. “Mistakes” isthe natural outcome of trying and learning.3.write: The lesson required students to create a short story, whichinvolves writing. “Write” is the appropriate verb for this activity.4.confidence: The passage mentions that the speaker was initially shy butgained something that allowed them to enjoy conversations. “Confidence”is the natural progression from shyness to active participation.5.valuable: The last sentence summarizes the semester as an experience thattaught important lessons. “Valuable” captures the essence of anexperience that is worthwhile and enriching.四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、— Is there a pay phone near here?Yes, there is________on the second floor.A. oneB. itC. thatD. thisAnswer: AExplanation: 句子中询问的是“附近是否有公用电话”，回答时使用了“there is”，表明是泛指一个公用电话，而不是特指某个具体的电话。
