英语初三期中考试试卷

Section I: Listening Comprehension (25 points)

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations and 2

long conversations. After each conversation, one or more questions will

be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question

will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause.

During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and

D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding

letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.

1. A) The man has a cold. B) The woman has a cold. C) The woman has a

fever. D) The man has a fever.

2. A) She doesn't want to go to the party. B) She has a lot of work to

do. C) She is going to the party. D) She has already left for the party.

3. A) He doesn't want to borrow the book. B) He wants to borrow the book.

C) He has already read the book. D) He doesn't know where the book is.

4. A) She doesn't like the food. B) She doesn't want to eat. C) She is

allergic to the food. D) She is too full to eat.

5. A) He doesn't like playing sports. B) He doesn't have time to play

sports. C) He is playing sports now. D) He is too tired to play sports.

6. A) She is going to visit her grandparents. B) She is going to the

movies. C) She is going to school. D) She is going to the hospital.

7. A) The man is going to buy a new computer. B) The woman is going to

buy a new computer. C) The man is going to sell his old computer. D) The

woman is going to sell her old computer.

8. A) The woman doesn't understand the man. B) The man doesn't

understand the woman. C) They are both speaking Chinese. D) They are

both speaking English.

9. A) The woman is a teacher. B) The man is a teacher. C) The woman is a

student. D) The man is a student.

10. A) The man is a doctor. B) The woman is a doctor. C) The man is a

patient. D) The woman is a patient. Section II: Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Directions: There are 4 passages in this section. Each passage is

followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them

there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on

the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with

a single line through the center.

Passage 1

In the United States, Halloween is a holiday for children. It is also

called "All Hallows' Eve," and it is celebrated on October 31st.

Children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating, which means they

go from house to house asking for treats, such as candy, chocolate, and

fruit. If they do not get a treat, they might play a trick on the people

who do not give them one.

Halloween has its roots in ancient Celtic and Roman traditions. The

Celts believed that on this day, the spirits of the dead would return to

Earth. They would leave offerings of food and drink on their doorsteps

to prevent the spirits from causing harm. The Romans later incorporated

their own traditions into Halloween, such as wearing costumes to imitate

ghosts and spirits.

Today, Halloween is a time for fun and excitement. Many people also

enjoy carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, which are placed on their

front porches to scare away evil spirits.

Questions 11-13:

11. What is the main activity of children on Halloween?

A) Carving pumpkins

B) Going trick-or-treating

C) Giving out treats

D) Celebrating with their families

12. Where does the tradition of trick-or-treating come from? A) Ancient Celtic and Roman traditions

B) Modern American customs

C) Christian holidays

D) Ancient Greek festivals

13. What is the purpose of leaving food and drink on doorsteps during

Halloween?

A) To invite the spirits to come inside

B) To prevent the spirits from causing harm

C) To offer the spirits a warm welcome

D) To make the spirits happy

Passage 2

Technology has revolutionized the way we live and work. The internet,

smartphones, and other devices have made it possible for us to

communicate instantly with people all over the world. We can access

information, order products, and even do our banking online.

However, with these advancements come challenges. One of the biggest

concerns is privacy. Many people are worried about the amount of

personal information that companies collect and store. Another issue is

the potential for addiction. Social media and gaming can be addictive,

and excessive use can lead to negative consequences such as decreased

productivity and poor mental health.

Despite these challenges, technology has also brought many benefits. It

has made it easier to connect with friends and family, and it has

improved our access to education and healthcare. The key is to use