人教版英语初一上学期期中模拟试题与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、Listen to the conversation and answer the question.A. What is the weather like today?B. Where are they going for the weekend?C. How do they feel about the weather forecast?Answer: AExplanation: In the conversation, one person asks, “What’s the weather like today?” indicating that the topic of the conversation is about the current weather conditions. The other person responds with information about the weather, confirming that the question is about the weather today.2、Listen to the dialogue and complete the sentence with the correct word.A. They are planning to go to the beach.B. They are not sure about the weather.C. They prefer to stay at home.Answer: BExplanation: The dialogue includes a conversation where one person mentions the weather forecast and the other person responds by saying, “I’m not sure about the weather,” which indicates that the weather forecast is uncertain. Therefore, the correct answer is B. They are not sure about the weather.3、You will hear a conversation between two friends about their weekend plans. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What are they planning to do on Saturday afternoon?A. Go shopping.B. Go to a movie.C. Visit a museum.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, one of the friends says, “Well, I heard there’s a great new movie coming out this weekend. What about you?” This indicates that they are planning to go to a movie on Saturday afternoon.4、You will hear a short passage about different types of sports. Listen carefully and answer the following question.Question: According to the passage, which sport is described as “involving a lot of running and jumping”?A. Swimming.B. Cycling.C. Basketball.Answer: CExplanation: The passage mentions, “Basketball is a sport that requires a lot of running and jumping. Players need to be agile and fast to play well.” This description matches the characteristics of basketball, making it the correct answer.5.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans.Alice: Hey Bob, are you going anywhere this weekend?Bob: Yeah, I’m planning to visit my grandparents in the country.Alice: That sounds nice. Do you have any plans for the rest of the weekend? Bob: Not really. I might just relax and catch up on some reading.Question: What is Bob’s plan for the weekend?A) To visit his grandparents.B) To go on a trip.C) To work on a school project.D) To attend a sports event.Answer: A) To visit his grandparents.Explanation: Bob mentions that he is planning to visit his grandparents in the country, which directly answers the question.6.You are listening to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student abouta school event.Teacher: Good morning, Sarah. How do you feel about the upcoming school fair? Sarah: Oh, I’m really excited! I’ve been helping with the decorations all week. Teacher: That’s great to hear. Are you participating in any of the a ctivities? Sarah: Yes, I’m going to be a judge for the baking contest.Question: What is Sarah’s role in the school fair?A) A judge for the baking contest.B) A volunteer for the decorations.C) An organizer of the event.D) A participant in the baking contest.Answer: A) A judge for the baking contest.Explanation: Sarah explicitly states that she is going to be a judge for the baking contest, which is her role in the school fair.7.Listen to the following dialogue and answer the question.A: Hey, how was your weekend?B: It was great! I went hiking in the mountains with my friends.Question: What did the person do over the weekend?Answer: hiked in the mountains with friendsExplanation: The answer can be found in the second sentence of the dialogue where the person says, “I went hiking in the mountains with my friends.”8.Listen to the following short passage and fill in the blank with the correct word.The sun was setting, casting a beautiful__________over the lake. The birds were flying back to their nests, and the air was filled with the scent of __________.A)glow, flowersB)reflection, grassC)sunset, treesD)shadow, leavesAnswer: A) glow, flowersExplanation: The correct answers can be inferred from the context of the passage. The phrase “casting a beautiful” suggests a glow, and the scent of flowers is commonly associated with the setting sun.9.You hear a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the following question:What does Alice plan to do this weekend?A. Go shopping with her friends.B. Visit her grandparents.C. Stay home and study.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Alice mentions that she will visit her grandparents this weekend, which means option B is the correct answer.10.You hear a dialogue between a teacher and a student, discussing the student’s assignment. Listen to the dialo gue and answer the following question: What did the student forget to include in his assignment?A. The introduction.B. The main points.C. The conclusion.Answer: AExplanation: The student explains to the teacher that he forgot to write the introduction for his assignment. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.11.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekendplans.A. Student 1: “I’m planning to go hiking with my friends this weekend.”B. Student 2: “That sounds fun! Are you bringing any snacks?”C. Student 1: “Yes, we’re bringing some sandwiches and fruits.”D. Student 2: “Good, we should have a picnic lunch on the mountain.”Answer: B11.Question: What does Student 2 ask Student 1 about bringing snacks? Answer: B. Student 2 asks if Student 1 is bringing any snacks.Explanation: The question asks about the specific question Student 2 asks Student 1. In the conversation, Student 2 says, “Are you bringing any snacks?”, which is option B.12.You hear a weather forecast for a major city.A. “Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 75 degrees.”B. “There will be a 30% chance of rain in the afternoon.”C. “The overnight low will be around 55 degrees.”D. “Tomorrow’s forecast includes a chance of thunderstorms.”Answer: C12.Question: What is the forecast for the overnight low in the city? Answer: C. The forecast for the overnight low is around 55 degrees.Explanation: The question asks for the information about the overnight low temperature. In the weather forecast, it is stated that “The overnight low will be around 55 degrees,” which is option C.13、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.A. How old is the girl?B. What’s her fav orite subject?C. Where is she from?D. What’s her hobby?Answer: CExplanation: In the dialogue, the girl mentions that she is from China, which answers the question “Where is she from?”14、Listen to the passage and answer the following question.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce a new sport.B. To explain the rules of a game.C. To describe a fun activity.D. To encourage people to exercise.Answer: CExplanation: The passage describes a fun activity, specifically a game of soccer, and does not focus on introducing a new sport, explaining the rules, or encouraging people to exercise. Therefore, the main purpose is to describea fun activity.15.A16.C解析：15.This question tests the ability to understand the main idea of the conversation. The conversation is about two friends discussing their weekend plans. The correct answer is A because the friend mentioned in the conversation is planning to go to the beach with his family.16.This question tests the ability to understand specific information from the passage. The passage is about the importance of exercise for students. The correct answer is C because the passage states that regular exercise can improve concentration and memory.17、What does the boy want to buy?A. A pencilB. An eraserC. A notebookD. A rulerAnswer: C. A notebookExplanation: In the conversation, the boy tells his friend that he needs to get something to write down his homework assignments, which indicates he wants to buy a notebook.18、Where is the woman going?A. To the libraryB. To the supermarketC. To the post officeD. To the gymAnswer: A. To the libraryExplanation:The woman mentions in the dialogue that she has to return some books and borrow a few more for her research project, suggesting that she is heading to the library.Please keep in mind that for an actual test, students would listen to recorded dialogues or passages before answering these questions. The answers and explanations provided here are for demonstration purposes only.19.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.A. What did the first student plan to do on Saturday?B. What did the second student say about watching a movie?Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answers from the options below.A. Go to the park.B. Visit a friend.C. Watch a movie.Answer:A. Go to the park.B. Watch a movie.Explanation:In the conversation, the first student mentions going to the park on Saturday, and the second student suggests watching a movie together. Therefore, thecorrect answers are A and B respectively.20.You hear a short monologue about the importance of exercise.A. What is the main reason the speaker gives for exercising regularly?B. How often does the speaker suggest exercising?Listen to the monologue and choose the correct answers from the options below.A. To improve academic performance.B. To maintain physical health.C. To gain more friends.Answer:A. To maintain physical health.B. At least three times a week.Explanation:The speaker in the monologue emphasizes the importance of exercise for maintaining physical health. The speaker also suggests exercising at least three times a week. Therefore, the correct answers are A and B.二、阅读理解（30分）People’s Education Press English Mid-Term Exam for Grade 7 (First Semester)Part II: Reading Comprehension (20 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.Passage:The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. It is an ancient series of walls and fortifications built over many centuries to protect the northern borders of Chinese states and empires from invasions by various nomadic groups. The wall stretches over 13,000 miles (21,000 km) across the mountains, deserts, and grasslands of northern China.Construction of the wall began as early as the 7th century BC, but the most famous and best-preserved sections were built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). These parts of the wall are made of brick and stone, unlike the earlier versions which were constructed with rammed earth. Today, the Great Wall is a symbol of China’s strength and resilience and attracts millions of tourists every year who come to admire its beauty and learn about its history.Questions:1.When did the construction of the Great Wall begin?•A) During the Ming Dynasty•B) In the 7th century AD•C) As early as the 7th century BC•D) After the 16th century2.What materials were used in the construction of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall?•A) Wood and bamboo•B) Brick and stone•C) Rammed earth•D) Metal and concrete3.Why was the Great Wall of China originally built?•A) To attract tourists•B) To show off China’s wealth•C) To protect against invasions•D) To mark the boundaries of the countryAnswers:1.C) As early as the 7th century BC2.B) Brick and stone3.C) To protect against invasionsThis reading comprehension exercise is designed to test the students’ understanding of a text on a well-known historical landmark, their ability to extract specific information, and their skill in interpreting the purpose behind the creation of such a structure.三、完型填空（15分）Section III: Cloze TestRead the following passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given below.The school day at Greenfield Middle School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Students follow a strict schedule, with each class lasting for 45 minutes. Here is a typical 1)______ of the day for a student:1.The morning starts with 2)______.2.After the assembly, students attend their first 3)______ of the day.3.They have a short break, during which they can 4)______ or chat with friends.4.The next 5)______ is a math class, followed by lunch.1.A. scheduleB. routineC. calendarD. timetable2.A. breakfastB. assemblyC. recessD. class3.A. periodB. lectureC. sessionD. term4.A. studyB. eatC. exerciseD. sleep5.A. sectionB. moduleC. subjectD. unitAnswers:1.B. routine2.B. assembly3.A. period4.A. study5.C. subject四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、My sister and I_______(be) going to the park this afternoon. We often go there because it’s a great place to play and relax. The park_______(have) many trees and flowers, and we can see different kinds of birds.Answers:•My sister and I are (be) going to the park this afternoon.•The park has (have) many trees and flowers.Explanations:•For the first blank, we use “are” because “my sister and I” is a plural subject, and we need a plural verb to agree with it. “Are” is the c orrect form of the verb “to be” for plural subjects.•For the second blank, we use “has” because “the park” is a singular noun, and we need a singular verb to agree with it. “Has” is the correctform of the verb “to have” for singular subjects.2、Tomorrow, my family and I_______(go) shopping at the mall. We usually buy clothes and books there. After shopping, we_______(eat) lunch at our favorite restaurant.Answers:•Tomorrow, my family and I will go (go) shopping at the mall.•After shopping, we will eat (eat) lunch at our favorite restaurant.Explanations:•For the first blank, since the sentence is talking about a future event (“Tomorrow”), we should use the future tense. The construction “will + base form of the verb” is used to express a simple future actio n.Therefore, “will go” is the correct choice.•For the second blank, again we are referring to a future action, so we use the same future tense construction. “Will eat” correctly indicates the future action of eating lunch after shopping.3、In the___________of the library, there is a beautiful garden where students can relax and read books.A. backB. frontC. endD. sideAnswer: AExplanation: The phrase “in the back” refers to the rear part of something. In this context, it indicates that the garden is located at the rear part ofthe library, which is the most suitable option for describing the location of a garden within a library. “In the front,” “in the end,” and “in the side” do not convey the correct meaning for this context.4、The___________of the movie was so moving that it made everyone in the audience cry.A. beginningB. middleC. endD. allAnswer: CExplanation: The phrase “the end of the movie” refers to the final part of the film. The word “end” here indicates the conclusion of the movie, whic h is where the emotional climax or resolution often occurs. “The beginning” is the start of the movie, “the middle” is the central part, and “all” is too vague to indicate a specific part of the movie.5、My sister is good at_______(play) the piano. She practices it every day.•Answer: playing•Explanation: The correct form to use after “be good at” is the gerund (-ing form) of the verb, so we use “playing” instead of “play”. This phrase means that the speaker’s sister has a skill or talent in playing the piano.6、There_______(be) some milk and two apples on the table.•Answer: is•Explanation: In English, when there are multiple subjects connected with “and”, but one of them i s singular and the other is plural, the verbagrees with the subject closest to it. However, if the singular subjectcomes first, as in this case, we still use the singular form of the verb.Since “milk” is an uncountable noun (singular), the correct verb to useis “is” rather than “are”.These types of questions test students’ understanding of basic English grammar rules such as the use of gerunds and subject-verb agreement.7.In the past, many families had only one child, but now the situation has changed. Today,___________families have two or more children.A. mostB. someC. fewD. manyAnswer: AExplanation: The sentence talks about a general situation, indicating that the majority of families have two or more children. Therefore, “most” is the correct choice.8.If you___________your homework on time, you will have more free time to relax.A. finishedB. finishC. will finishD. finish upAnswer: BExplanation: The sentence is in the present tense and talks about a general truth or a routine activity. Th erefore, the correct form of the verb to use is “finish.” The correct answer is “finish,” which is the simple present tense form of theverb.9、My sister likes playing______(piano) after school.Answer: pianoExplanation: In this sentence, “piano” is used as part of a set phrase “play the piano,” but when you use “play” with an instrument, you usually do not need to include the definite article “the” before the name of the instrument if it’s being used in a general sense or as a hobby. However, in many cont exts, especially formal ones, “the” is still commonly used before “piano.” For the sake of this exercise, we will consider that the article is omitted, and “piano” stands alone.10、There______(be) some milk in the fridge yesterday.Answer: wasExplanation: The verb “to be” must agree with its subject in number and person. In this case, “milk” is an uncountable noun, so it is treated as singular. The time reference “yesterday” indicates that we are talking about the past, so the correct form of the verb “to be” is “was.”五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1、What are the three main parts of a typical English sentence?Answer: The three main parts of a typical English sentence are the subject, the verb, and the object.Explanation: The subject is the person or thing that is performing the actionor being described. The verb is the action word that shows what the subject is doing or what state the subject is in. The object is the person or thing that receives the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence “The cat s leeps on the mat,” “The cat” is the subject, “sleeps” is the verb, and “the mat”is the object.2、How do you form the past tense of regular verbs in English?Answer: To form the past tense of regular verbs in English, you typically add “-ed” to the base fo rm of the verb.Explanation: Most regular verbs follow a simple pattern for forming the past tense. You take the base form of the verb (the form without “ing,” “ing,” “ed,” or “ing”) and add “-ed” to the end. For example, “walk” becomes “walked,” “run” becomes “ran,” and “write” becomes “wrote.” This rule applies to most verbs in the English language, though there are some exceptions that follow irregular past tense forms.3、What is the opposite of “hot”?Answer: ColdExplanation: In English, “cold” is the antonym or opposite word of “hot.” Antonyms are words that have contrasting meanings, and they are often used to describe opposite states or conditions.4、If you want to ask someone what they do for a living, which question would you ask?Answer: What do you do for a living?Explanation: When you want to know about someone’s occupation or job, you can politely ask them “What do you do for a living?” This is a common way to inquire about another person’s profession in English-speaking countries. It’s important to be polite when asking personal questions like this one.5、Please write a short passage about the importance of teamwork in school activities. (50 words)Answer:Teamwork is essential in school activities as it fosters collaboration, enhances communication skills, and encourages mutual respect among students. It also promotes a sense of responsibility and helps in achieving common goals.Explanation:This passage highlights the significance of teamwork in school activities. It mentions the benefits such as collaboration, improved communication, mutual respect, responsibility, and achieving common goals. The passage is concise and covers all the required points.六、书面表达题（15分）WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short passage of about 100 words based on the following information. You should start your composition with a statement of your own, then give relevant details to support your point. Make sure that your composition is coherent andwell-structured.Topic: The importance of environmental protectionExample:Environmental protection is essential for our future. With the rapid development of industries, pollution has become a serious problem. To solve this issue, we should start from ourselves and take actions such as reducing waste and conserving energy.Answer:Environmental protection plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy and sustainable world. As we all know, the environment is our only home, and it is our responsibility to protect it. In recent years, the problem of environmental degradation has become increasingly severe, which has led to a series of ecological issues, such as air and water pollution, deforestation, and global warming.To address these problems, we should take the following measures:1.Raise awareness: Educate people about the importance of environmental protection and encourage them to participate in relevant activities.2.Reduce waste: Practice the thre e R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in our daily lives to minimize waste production.3.Save energy: Turn off lights and other electrical appliances when not in use, and use renewable energy sources whenever possible.4.Support green technology: Promote the use of clean energy and environmentally friendly products to reduce pollution.In conclusion, environmental protection is a collective effort. Only by working together can we create a better and more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.Explanation:This passage effectively addresses the topic of environmental protection by first stating its importance and then providing specific measures to tackle the problem. The introduction clearly sets the context, followed by a detailed explanation of the issues and solutions. The conclusion summarizes the main points and emphasizes the need for collective effort. The passage iswell-structured and coherent, with a logical flow of ideas.。
