2024年外研版英语初一上学期期中复习试卷及答案指导一、听力部分(本大题有20小题,每小题1分,共20分)1、听力材料:W: Hi, John! How was your weekend?M: It was great! I went hiking with my friends and we saw some beautiful scenery.W: That sounds fun. Did you take any photos?M: Yes, I did. I have a few pictures of the mountains and the lake.Question: What did John do over the weekend?A) He visited a museum.B) He went hiking with friends.C) He watched a movie at home.D) He went shopping in the city.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation clearly indicates that John went hiking with friends over the weekend. The other options are not mentioned in the dialogue.2、听力材料:W: Good morning, everyone. Today we’re going to have a quiz on our scienceclass.M: Oh, really? I wasn’t e xpecting that.W: Yes, but it’s just a short quiz. It will cover the topics we’ve discussed in the past few weeks.M: Okay, I hope I remember everything.W: Good luck!Question: What is the purpose of the quiz?A) To test students on a new subject.B) To review what has been taught in class.C) To introduce a new science topic.D) To grade students on a project.Answer: BExplanation: The teacher mentions that the quiz is to cover the topics they’ve discussed in the past few weeks, which indicates that it’s a review of what has been taught in class. The other options are not supported by the dialogue.3、Listen to the dialogue and answer the question.What is the weather like today?A. It’s sunny.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s rainy.Answer: BExplanation: The man says, “It’s kind of cloudy today.” Therefore, theweather is cloudy.4、Listen to the short passage and answer the question.What is the main topic of the passage?A. How to stay healthy.B. The importance of exercise.C. The benefits of eating vegetables.Answer: CExplanation: The passage mainly talks about the benefits of eating vegetables for our health. It mentions that vegetables contain vitamins and minerals, which are good for our bodies.5、Listen to the conversation and answer the question.W: Hi, John. How was your weekend?M: Oh, it was quite eventful. I went hiking with my friends. We climbed up a mountain and reached the summit just in time to see the sun rise.Q: What did John do over the weekend?A: He went hiking with his friends.B: He stayed at home.C: He went to the beach.D: He visited his grandparents.Answer: AExplanation: The question asks about John’s weekend activities. In the conversation, John mentions that he went hiking with his friends, so the correctanswer is A.6、Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentence.M: Did you watch the football match last night?W: Yes, I did. It was a real thriller. The game was tied 1-1 until the last minute.M: That’s true. The last goal was scored by the team’s star player.Q: What was the score of the football match?A: 2-1B: 1-1C: 0-0D: 3-1Answer: BExplanation: The question asks for the score of the football match. The woman in the dialogue mentions that the game was tied 1-1 until the last minute, so the correct answer is B, 1-1.7.W: Hi, John. How was your weekend?M: Oh, it was great. I went hiking with my friends on Saturday and saw a beautiful waterfall.Q: What did John do on Saturday?A: He went hiking with his friends.B: He went swimming.C: He saw a beautiful waterfall.D: He had a relaxing weekend.Answer: AExplanation: The question asks what John did on Saturday. The dialogue clearly states that he went hiking with his friends, so the correct answer isA.8.W: Hi, Mike. I heard you played the piano in the school concert last night. How did it go?M: It was amazing! The audience loved it, and I even got a standing ovation at the end.Q: What did Mike do last night?A: He played the guitar.B: He played the piano.C: He sang a song.D: He watched the concert.Answer: BExplanation: The question asks what Mike did last night. The dialogue mentions that he played the piano in the school concert, so the correct answer is B.9、You will hear a dialogue between two students talking about their favorite subjects. Listen carefully and choose the correct answer to the question you hear.(Answer: Science)Explanation: In the dialogue, one student mentions that they love experimenting in class, which indicates a preference for Science.10、Listen to a short conversation between a teacher and a student discussing extracurricular activities. What activity does the student want to join?(Answer: The school band)Explanation: The student expresses interest in playing an instrument, suggesting they wish to join the school band as their extracurricular activity.11.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans.Student A: “Hey, are you going anywhere this weekend?”Student B: “Yeah, I’m going to the mountains. How about you?”Student A: “Oh, I’m staying home. I need to finish my homework.”Question: Where is Student B going this weekend?A) To the mountainsB) To the beachC) To the cityD) To the libraryAnswer: A) To the mountainsExplanation: Student B explicitly states, “I’m going to the mountains,” which indicates the correct answer.12.You hear a dialogue between a teacher and a student in the school library.Teacher: “How are you doing with your project, Sarah?”Student: “I’m okay, but I’m a bit stuck on the research part.”Teacher: “Have you checked out the school’s online database?”Student: “No, I haven’t. I didn’t know we had that resource.”Question: What is the teacher suggesting to the student?A) To go to the mountainsB) To check out the school’s online databaseC) To go to the beachD) To go to the libraryAnswer: B) To check out the school’s online databaseExplanation: The teacher’s response, “Have you checked out the school’s online database?” directly suggests that this is the resource the student should use for help with their project.13、What does the boy want to do after school?A. Go to the libraryB. Play basketballC. Watch a movieAnswer: B. Play basketballExplanation:In the conversation, you can hear the bo y saying, “I was thinking maybe we could go play some basketball after class.” This clearly indicates that his preference is to play basketball, making option B the correct choice. Options A and C were not mentioned in the dialogue, and thus they can be ruled out.14、Where are the speakers probably talking?A. In a restaurantB. At a bus stopC. In a classroomAnswer: C. In a classroomExplanation:The context of the conversation suggests that the speakers are in a setting related to a school. You might hea r phrases like, “When the bell rings, I’ll meet you by the lockers,” which implies that they are in a place where there’s a school bell and lockers, most likely a classroom. The other options, such as a restaurant or a bus stop, do not fit the context of the conversation, and therefore, option C is the right answer.15、What does the man suggest doing?A)Going to the moviesB)Having dinner at homeC)Visiting friendsD)Watching TVCorrect Answer: A) Going to the moviesExplanation: In the conversation, the man suggests going out for entertainment and mentions that there’s a new movie he would like to see. The woman agrees, indicating that they should go to the cinema. Therefore, optionA is the correct answer.16、Why is the girl feeling nervous?A)She has to give a speech in classB)She forgot to do her homeworkC)She is worried about the upcoming testD)She lost her favorite bookCorrect Answer: C) She is worried about the upcoming testExplanation:The girl expresses her anxiety about an important test coming up the next day. She mentions that she hasn’t studied enough and feels unprepared, which aligns with option C. Options A, B, and D do not match the context provided in the dialogue.17、You will hear:Man: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the nearest supermarket? Woman: Sure, go straight down this road until you reach the traffic lights. Turn left at the lights, and the supermarket is just on your right.Question: What should the man do to find the supermarket?A. Walk straight and turn right at the traffic lights.B. Go straight, then turn left at the traffic lights.C. Take the second exit at the roundabout and walk straight.D. Walk straight and take the first turning on the left.Answer: BExplanation: The woman instructs the man to go straight until he reaches the traffic lights and then turn left. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the directions given.18、You will hear:Boy: Hi, Sally, I heard you’re going to the beach this weekend. Can I come along? Girl: Of course, we’d love to have you join us. Just make sure you bring sunscreen and a swimsuit.Question: What does the girl advise the boy to bring?A. Sunglasses and a hat.B. Sunscreen and a swimsuit.C. A beach towel and flip-flops.D. Snacks and drinks.Answer: BExplanation: The girl explicitly tells the boy to bring sunscreen and a swimsuit if he wants to join them at the beach. This makes option B the correct choice according to the dialogue.19.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher.Student: Professor, what do you think is the most important skill we should develop in English class?Teacher: Well, I believe communication is key. It’s no t just about understanding the language, but also being able to express ourselves clearly.Question: What does the teacher think is the most important skill to develop in English class?A) Understanding the languageB) Expressing oneself clearlyC) Reading extensivelyD) Writing essaysAnswer: B) Expressing oneself clearlyExplanation: The teacher explicitly states that communication is key, which is synonymous with expressing oneself clearly.20.You are listening to a short interview with a famous author.Interviewer: What inspired you to write your latest book?Author: I was traveling in Europe and stumbled upon an old, abandoned house. The house’s mysterious past really intrigued me, and that’s what sparked the idea for the book.Question: What inspired the author to write the latest book?A) A conversation with a friendB) A trip to EuropeC) A movie they watchedD) A book they readAnswer: B) A trip to EuropeExplanation: The author mentions that they were traveling in Europe and stumbled upon an old, abandoned house, which is the direct inspiration for the book.二、阅读理解(30分)Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question.Passage: A Day in the Life of SamSam is a middle school student who loves his new life in Grade 7. Every morning, he wakes up at 6:30 am and gets ready for school. He lives close enough to ride his bike to school, which takes about fifteen minutes. When he arrives at school, he usually meets his best friend, Tom, near the school gates. Together they walk to their classroom and get ready for the day.In the morning, Sam has three classes. His favorite subject is English because he enjoys reading stories and learning about different cultures. After the third class, it’s time for lunch. Sam li kes to eat in the school canteen with his friends. They talk about their favorite TV shows and play games during lunchtime.After lunch, Sam has two more classes. Sometimes he stays after school to practice with the school band—he plays the trumpet—or to participate in the science club. Today, however, Sam goes straight home after school because he has homework to finish. He does his homework and then helps his mother prepare dinner. After dinner, Sam relaxes by reading a book or watching some television before going to bed.1.What time does Sam wake up?A. 5:30 amB. 6:00 amC. 6:30 amD. 7:00 am2.How does Sam travel to school?A. By busB. By carC. By bikeD. On foot3.Why does Sam go straight home today after school?A. Because he has no interest in after-school activities.B. Because he needs to complete his homework.C. Because the school band doesn’t need him today.D. Because the science club meeting was canceled.Answers:1.C. 6:30 am2.C. By bike3.B. Because he needs to complete his homework.三、完型填空(15分)Cloze Test:Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices (A, B, C, D) given under each blank.It was a bright, sunny morning, and Sarah felt very 1)_______because it was her birthday. She got up early and went downstairs to find her family waiting for her in the living room. There were colorful balloons and a big 2)_______on the table. Her mom had prepared her favorite breakfast –pancakes with chocolatesauce. After breakfast, Sarah opened her presents. She received a new3)_______from her parents, which made her really happy. Later that day, she went to the park with her friends. They played games and 4)_______a lot. As the sun started to set, they all sat down to enjoy the picnic her mother had packed. It was a 5)_______day, and Sarah couldn’t wait for her next birthday.Questions:1.A. sadB. excitedC. tiredD. bored2.A. bookB. cakeC. toyD. card3.A. bicycleB. dressC. computerD. watch4.A. criedB. sleptC. laughedD. read5.A. terribleB. longB. shortD. wonderfulAnswers:1.B. excited2.B. cake3.A. bicycle4.C. laughed5.D. wonderful四、语法填空题(本大题有10小题,每小题1分,共10分)1、The movie is very interesting,_______it has received high ratings from both critics and audiences.A. becauseB. althoughC. ifD. unless答案:B解析:本题考查连词辨析。