2024-2025学年辽宁省英语初二上学期期中自测试题与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、What does Tom plan to do on Saturday?A. Go shoppingB. Visit his grandparentsC. Play soccerAnswer: B. Visit his grandparents.Explanation: In the dialogue, Tom mentions that he has plans to visit his grandparents on Saturday because it’s his grandma’s birthday. Therefore, the correct answer is B.2、How will Mary get to the library?A. By busB. On footC. By bikeAnswer: C. By bike.Explanation:When asked about her transportation choice to the library, Mary clearly states that she prefers cycling because it is good exercise and the library is not far from her home. Thus, the right choice is C.Note: The above questions are hypothetical and created for the purpose of this request. Actual exam questions might vary.3、What are the speakers talking about?A. A book club meeting.B. A school sports event.C. A movie night.Answer: AExplanation: The conversation starts with one speaker asking the other if they have read the latest book by a famous author, which indicates they are discussing a book club meeting. The second speaker responds by mentioning that they haven’t read the book yet but are looking forward to it, further confirming the topic of the conversation.4、How does the man plan to get to the library?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.Answer: BExplanation: The man mentions that he is going to ride his bike to the library because it’s a good opportunity to get some exercise and the weath er is nice today. The woman agrees and suggests that it’s a good idea, which means the man’s plan is to cycle to the library.5、Question: What does the man mean when he says “I’m not sure, but I thinkit’s going to rain later”?Options:A. He is sure that it will rain later.B. He is not sure about the weather.C. He thinks it will not rain later.D. He is certain about the weather.Answer: BExplanation: The phrase “I’m not sure” directly indicates that the man is uncertain. Therefore, the correct answer is B, “He is not sure about the weather.”6、Question: Why does the woman apologize to the man?Options:A. She forgot to return the book he borrowed.B. She is sorry for being late for the meeting.C. She couldn’t help the man with his problem.D. She couldn’t attend the party because of a prior commitment.Answer: BExplanation: The woman’s apology is likely due to her being late for a meeting. Thus, the correct answer is B, “She i s sorry for being late for the meeting.”7、Conversation 1:M: Can I help you?W: Yes, I’d like to buy a ticket to New York.M: Sure. Would you like the morning flight or the evening one?W: The morning flight, please. I have an important meeting at noon.Q: What time does the woman prefer to fly?A. Morning flightB. Evening flightC. She doesn’t mindAnswer: A. Morning flightExplanation: The woman explicitly asks for the morning flight because she has an important meeting at noon, indicating her preference for the earlier departure time.8、Conversation 2:W: Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?M: Certainly. It’s just three blocks straight ahead on the right side.W: Thank you. And is there a bank nearby too?M: Yes, it’s right across from the post office.Q: Where is the bank located in relation to the post office?A. Next to itB. Across from itC. Three blocks awayAnswer: B. Across from itExplanation: The man clearly states that the bank is right across from thepost office, placing it directly opposite the post office on the other side of the street.9.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher ina school library. The student is asking for help with a book report. Listen carefully and answer the following question:How does the teacher suggest the student start working on the book report?A)Start with the conclusion first.B)Read the whole book and then write the report.C)Make an outline of the main points before writing.D)Research the author’s background information.Answer: C) Make an outline of the main points before writing.Explanation: The teacher suggests that the student should make an outline of the main points before writing the book report, which means organizing the information in a structured way before starting the actual writing process.10.In this next part, you will hear a short lecture about the importance of exercise. Listen carefully and answer the following question: What is the main reason the lecturer gives for recommending regular exercise?A)It improves academic performance.B)It helps to reduce stress levels.C)It can prevent various health issues.D)It enhances cognitive abilities.Answer: C) It can prevent various health issues.Explanation: The lecturer emphasizes that regular exercise can prevent various health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, making this the main reason for recommending it.11.Listen to the dialogue between two students, Alex and Lisa, and answer the question.What is Alex’s favorite subject?A. MathB. EnglishC. ScienceD. HistoryAnswer: B. EnglishExplanation: In the dialogue, Alex mentions that English is his favorite subject because he enjoys reading and writing.12.Listen to the conversation between a teacher and a student, John, and answer the question.What is the teacher’s advice for John’s study habits?A. Take more breaks during study sessions.B. Study for longer periods of time.C. Focus on one subject at a time.D. Use flashcards for memorization.Answer: C. Focus on one subject at a time.Explanation: The teacher suggests that John should focus on one subject ata time to avoid feeling overwhelmed and to improve his understanding of each subject.13、What time does the boy usually go to bed on school nights?A. 8:00 PMB. 9:00 PMC. 10:00 PMAnswer: B. 9:00 PMExplanation: In the conversation, the boy mentions that he tries to get at least 9 hours of sleep on school nights, and since he has to wake up at 6:30 AM, he calculates that going to bed by 9:00 PM allows him to achieve this. This detail is key in determining the correct answer among the options provided.14、Where are the two speakers planning to meet this weekend?A. At the libraryB. At the parkC. At the mallAnswer: C. At the mallExplanation: The dialogue reveals that one speaker suggests meeting at the mall because there’s a new store opening, and they can check it out together. The other speaker agrees, mentioning that they also need to buy some clothes. These points indicate that the planned meeting place is the mall, not the library or the park.Note: For actual listening comprehension, the audio clips would be necessary.The above text is a representation of what the questions, answers, and explanations might look like based on typical content for an 8th-grade midterm English exam.Would you like to have a simulated script for these dialogues, or is there anything else you need for the listening section?15.A. What is the name of the library where the speaker is?B. How does the speaker feel about the library?C. What is the main purpose of the speaker visiting the library?D. Where is the library located?Answer: AExplanation: The speaker mentions that they are currently at the library, which implies that this is the name of the library. The other options do not provide specific information about the library’s name.16.A. How old is the speaker’s friend?B. What are the speaker and their friend planning to do this weekend?C. Why does the speaker think their friend is happy?D. Where does the speaker live?Answer: BExplanation: The speaker mentions that they and their friend are planning to go to the beach this weekend. The other options do not provide information about the friend’s age, the reason for happiness, or the speaker’s place of residence.17.You will hear a conversation between two friends about their weekend plans. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What does the boy plan to do on Saturday afternoon?A. Go shoppingB. Visit a museumC. Watch a movieD. Play sportsAnswer: BExplanation: The boy mentions that he will visit the museum on Saturday afternoon with his family, so the correct answer is B.18.You will hear a short passage about the importance of reading. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is the main idea of the passage?A. Reading is a waste of time.B. Reading improves your vocabulary.C. Reading is only for children.D. Reading has no benefits.Answer: BExplanation: The passage emphasizes how reading can expand one’s vocabulary and improve their understanding of the world. Therefore, the correct answer isB.19、What does the man want to do?A. Buy a ticket.B. Check the schedule.C. Ask for directions.D. Reserve a seat.Answer: B. Check the schedule.Explanation: The man asks the woman if she knows when the next train leaves for New York. This indicates that he wants to check the schedule to find out the departure time of the train.20、Where are the speakers probably?A. At a bus stop.B. At a train station.C. In a taxi.D. In a car.Answer: B. At a train station.Explanation: The mention of checking train schedules and discussing the departure of trains suggests that the conversation is taking place at a train station.二、阅读理解（30分）Reading Passage:In the small town of Greenfield, there was once a beautiful forest that was home to a variety of animals. The forest was lush with green trees, colorfulflowers, and a clear, flowing river that meandered through it. One of the most famous residents of the forest was a wise old owl named Oliver.Oliver had lived in the forest for many years and had learned a great deal from the other animals. He loved to share his knowledge with the younger creatures, teaching them about the importance of living in harmony with nature. One day, a new animal arrived in the forest, a young fox named Felix.Felix was curious and adventurous, always exploring new areas of the forest. However, he often found himself in trouble because he didn’t know how to live safely in the wild. Oliver, noticing Felix’s struggles, decided to take him under his wing and teach him the ways of the forest.As the days passed, Felix learned many things from Oliver. He learned how to find food, avoid predators, and make friends with the other animals. Oliver also taught him about the importance of respecting nature and taking care of the forest. Felix quickly became a valuable member of the community, and the other animals appreciated his contributions.One evening, as the sun set over the forest, Felix realized how much he had grown. He looked around at the beautiful scenery and felt a deep sense of gratitude for Oliver’s guidance. “Thank you, Oliver,” Felix said. “You have taught me so much. I will alwa ys remember what you’ve taught me and pass it on to others.”Oliver smiled, pleased with Felix’s words. “You are welcome, Felix,” he replied. “Remember, the forest is our home, and we must all work together tokeep it healthy and thriving.”Questions:1.What was the main purpose of Oliver’s teachings to Felix?A) To help him find foodB) To help him avoid predatorsC) To teach him the importance of living in harmony with natureD) To teach him how to make friends with other animals2.How did Felix contribute to the forest community?A) He found food for the other animalsB) He protected them from predatorsC) He shared his knowledge with the younger creaturesD) He helped maintain the beauty of the forest3.What did Felix realize one evening as the sun set over the forest?A) He was tired of living in the forestB) He was grateful for Oliver’s guidanceC) He was bored with his life in the forestD) He was lonely without OliverAnswers:1.C2.C3.B三、完型填空（15分）Mid-term Examination - English - Second Semester - Cloze TestRead the passage below and fill in each blank with the most appropriate word from the choices given. There are five blanks, and each blank has four options to choose from. Only one option is correct for each blank.Passage:“Last summer, my fam ily and I went on a memorable trip to the seaside. We had not been there for years, so we were all very 1. When we arrived, we found a nice spot on the beach to set up our umbrella and chairs. The weather was perfect for sunbathing and swimming. My sister wanted to build a sandcastle right away, so she started to 2 sand with her bucket. Meanwhile, my brother decided to go into the water but soon he felt that it was too 3. He came back to us shivering. After lunch, we saw a vendor selling ice cream. My parents bought some for all of us. It was delicious and 4 us from the heat. As the day went on, the beach became even more crowded with people enjoying their holiday. At sunset, we packed up and headed back home, tired but 5.”Choices:1 A. excited B. bored C. sad D. angry2 A. pour B. collect C. spill D. eat3 A. warm B. hot C. cold D. dry4 A. heated B. cooled C. burned D. froze5 A. upset B. disappointed C. happy D. exhaustedPlease choose the correct answer for each blank.Answers:1 A. excited2 B. collect3 C. cold4 B. cooled5 C. happyThis exercise aims to assess the student’s ability to understand context and select words that fit both grammatically and semantically within the story.四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、My brother loves playing football, but he doesn’t have a_______(1)_______ball.A. newB. new oneC. the newD. one new答案：B解析：本题考查代词的用法。
