初二英语上学期期末试卷

石景山区2023-2024学年第一学期初二期末试卷英语学校_______________姓名_______________准考证号_______________1.本试卷为闭卷考试，共8页，满分60分，考试时间为90分钟。

考生须知第一部分本部分共33题，共40分。

在每题列出的四个选项中，选出最符合题目要求的一项。

一、单项填空（每题0.5分，共6分）从下列各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.This book is for Mary.Please pass it to________.A.herB.themC.himD.it2.The19th Asian Games opened________September23rd in Hangzhou.A.inB.toC.atD.on3.You shouldn’t listen to loud music________it can hurt your ears.A.becauseB.butC.soD.although4.—Excuse me,________are the apples?—Twelve yuan a kilo.A.how manyB.how oldC.how longD.how much5.I________in Haikou five years ago,but now I live in Beijing.A.liveB.livedC.am livingD.will live6.—________we finish this task today?—No,you don’t have to.You can finish it tomorrow.A.MustB.MayC.CanD.Shall7.The new supermarket in our town is much________than the old one.A.bigB.biggerC.biggestD.the biggest8.—What is your brother doing?—He________a poster about traditional Chinese festivals.A.makesB.will makeC.is makingD.made9.—Where did you go last Saturday?—I________to Shougang Park with my friendsA.goB.wentC.will goD.am going10.George is1.9meters tall.He is________in our class.A.tallB.tallerC.tallestD.the tallest11.Lisa________to school when she saw the accident yesterday morning.A.walkedB.is walkingC.was walkingD.has walked12.We________cooking lessons next term.How exciting it is!A.haveB.hadC.will haveD.were having二、完形填空（每题1分，共8分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

八年级英语上册期末考试卷第一部分：听力(共20分)1. What did the boy do last weekend?A. Played basketball.B. Went swimming.C. Watched a movie.2. When is Sally's birthday?A. March 15th.B. April 15th.C. May 15th.3. How does the man usually go to work?A. By car.B. By bike.C. By bus.4. What does the girl want to be in the future?A. A teacher.B. A doctor.C. A singer.5. Where is the woman going now?A. To the grocery store.B. To the library.C. To the park.第二部分：单项选择(共20分)6. --- ______ is it from your home to school?--- About ten minutes by bike.A. How muchB. How longC. How soonD. How far7. The weather is terrible. We ____________ to play volleyball.A. can't goB. can goC. couldn't goD. could go8. My father is a doctor. He ________ in the hospital for ten years.A. worksB. workedC. is workingD. has worked9. Please turn off the lights ___________ you leave the classroom.A. untilB. whenC. afterD. before10. There __________ an English party in our school next Friday.A. will beB. isC. beD. are第三部分：完型填空(共20分)Mary is a 12-year-old girl from a small village. She has always __21__ of becoming a famous dancer, but her family is __22__ poor. They can't even __23__ her to a dance school. Mary has never been to a city before. She has never seen a __24__ before.One day, a famous singer __25__ to Mary's village. The singer gave a concert (音乐会) __26__ the village square. "I want to be like her," Mary thought. "But I will never be able to __27__ my dream."After the concert, the singer went for a __28__ in the village. Mary followed her, curious to __29__ a real singer close up. A few blocks away,the singer stopped outside a dance school. She __30__ at Mary and said, "Would you like to __31__ the school, little girl?" Mary couldn't believe her ears. "Do you mean it?" she asked."Yes, I do," the singer said with a smile. Mary has been going to that school __32__.第四部分：阅读理解(共20分)Passage 1Bob: Hi, Lucy. What are you doing now?Lucy: Hi, Bob. I'm cleaning my room. How about you?Bob: I'm reading a book.Lucy: Oh, what's the name of the book?Bob: It's "Harry Potter". Have you read it before?Lucy: No, I haven't. Is it interesting?Bob: Yes, it's very interesting. You should read it.Lucy: OK, I'll borrow it from the library.Bob: Great! Have a good time reading it.Passage 2Carol: Hello, Peter. Can you help me with my English homework?Peter: Sure. What do you need help with?Carol: I don't understand the grammar in this paragraph. Could you explain it to me?Peter: Of course. Let me take a look. Oh, I see where you're confused. Let me explain it to you.Carol: Thank you so much! You're a great help.第五部分：写作(共20分)33. Instructions: Write an email to your friend Jack, inviting him to your birthday party. Include the date, time, location, and any other important details.Dear Jack,I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to invite you to my birthday party on Saturday, May 25th at 7:00 pm. The party will be held at my house, which is located at 123 Green Street. There will be cake, games, and a movie screening.I really hope you can make it to celebrate with me. Please let me know if you will be able to attend.Looking forward to seeing you there!Best,[Your Name]结束以上为八年级英语上册期末考试卷的题目。

初二上学期期末英语考试（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）第一节听一遍。

根据你所听到的句子，从A、B、C三个选项中选出最恰当的答语，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

1. A.By a famous writer B. Very interesting C. About China2. A. Qomolangma B. The Yangtze River C. China3. A. No, I haven’t. B. Yes, he does. C. No,she hasn’t.4. A. Me,too.. B. Me neither. C. You too.5. A.Because I don’t need it now.B. Five hundred yuan. C. You can get it tomorrow.6. A. Many times. B. Two years. C. Once a year.第二节听一遍。

根据你所听到的对话和问题，从A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

7. A.By car B.By taxi. C. On foot..8. A.To turn down the radio.l. B. To turn off the radio.. C. To turn up the radio.9. A. Five weeks ago. B. Five months ago.. C. Five years ago.10. A. Twice a month. B. Twice a year. C.Three times a year.11. A. Its story. B.Its music. C. Its pictures.12. A. He is a short but fat. B. He is taller but thinner. C.He is taller and fatter.第三节听l两遍。

2023-2024学年第一学期期末考试八年级英语试卷说明：1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、学号等填写在答题卷规定的位置上。

2. 考生必须在答题卷上按规定作答：凡在试卷、草稿纸上作答的，其答案一律无效。

3. 全卷共8页，考试时间70分钟，满分75分。

第一部分选择题（50分）I. 完形填空（10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

（共10小题，每小题1分）Li Lian, a 32-year-old woman, recently helped her mother solve a problem on the phone and the mother sent her a “smile” emoji (表情符号). Li pointed out to her mother, Huo Ying, that using the emoji with others may ___1___ some trouble in understanding.“Nowadays, this emoji often means ‘no comment’ (无可奉告) or suggests a cold smile,” Li wrote to her mom. But Huo, 64, was surprised, “When I shared your information to friends of mine, they all ___2___. And I think they’ll just keep using the emojis based on their ___3___.”A survey showed that the “smile” face Li ___4___ was least liked by people at work. The___5___ with a hand wiping sweat (擦汗) of its brow was in the second place. As people believe, both of ___6___ have negative meanings. However, a smiling emoji showing its teeth is the___7___ used on WeChat. More than 1 billion active WeChat users use the emoji a lot of times a year. In their mind, this emoji ___8___ a very positive attitude.Emojis are actually a part of conversations online. The differences in understanding do not ___9___ exist in the emojis. In addition, they also appear in other phrases and expressions.____10____ people may have different understanding toward the same emoji, it will be OK if they know that the other person is being polite.1.A. winB. findC. causeD. take2.A disagreed B. discussed C. believed D. appeared 3.A. intelligenceB. backgroundC. introductionD. understanding4.A. referred toB. found outC. depended onD. heard of 5.A people B. face C. picture D. rest 6.A. themB. itC. usD. her 7.A least B. best C. worst D. most 8.A. reportsB. showsC. createsD. makes 9.A. yetB. stillC. onlyD. always 10 A. Because B. When C. Although D. Since II. 阅读理解（40分）第一节 阅读下列三篇短文，从下面每小题的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选择最佳选项。

2023~2024学年度第一学期期末质量检测八年级英语注意：本试卷共100分，考试时长90分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共65分）一、听力理解（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）A）在下列每小题内，你将听到一个或两个句子并看到供选择的A、B、C三幅图画。

找出与你所听句子内容相匹配的图画。

1.A B C2.A B C3.A B C4.A B CB）下面你将听到五组对话，每组对话有一个问题。

根据对话内容，从所给的A、B、C三个选项中找出能回答问题的最佳选项。

5. How long does it take the woman to go to work?A. About 5 minutes.B. About 10 minutes.C. About 15 minutes.6. What’s Harry’s favourite sport?A. Football.B. Table tennis.C. Basketball.7. How many people are there in Shanghai?A. 30 million.B. 13 million.C. 15 million.8. Why is Betty going to the post office?A. To send a letter.B. To buy a stamp.C. To get a letter.9. When was John born?A. On May 14, 1986.B. On May 24, 1986.C. On May 14, 1988.C）听下面的长对话或独白，每段长对话或独白后都有几个问题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听下面一段材料，回答第10-12题。

10. Where does the new student come from?A. England.B. America.C. Australia.11. How many languages can the new student speak?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.12. What languages can he speak?A. English, Chinese and French.B. English and German.C. English, Chinese, French and German.听下面一段材料，回答第13-15题。

初二英语上期末试卷及答案一、单行选择1.Every day ,Cathy eats ______apple to keep fit .A .a B.an C.the D./2.______you able to swim ______six ?A . Could ;when B. Could ;at the age of C. Were ;when D. Were ;at the age of3.The fridge id making ______noise . I don’t know what _______with it .A .too much ;is wrong B.too much ;wrong is C.much too; is wrong D.much too;wrong is4.—____is the street crowded with so many people ?—Because they are waiting to watch the boat races .A . Why B. Where C. How D. Who5.—Why do you work so hard ?—____I hope ___around the world one day .A . Because ;going B. Because of; goes C. Because ;to go D. Because of ;going6.—Whose painting is better ,Kexin’s or Yuzhu’s?—Both of them are good . But I think Kexin draws____Yuzhu.A .as good as B.as well as C.a little better than D.much worse7.If our government ___pay attention to the safety of food ,our health ____in danger.A .isn’t;is B.doesn’t;will be C.won’t; is D.isn’t;will be8.The children decide____their school yard this Friday afternoon.A .clean B.to clean C.cleaning D.cleaned9.Can you use ___people and ____money to finish the work better?A .less; less B.fewest ;less C.fewer ;less D.fewer ;least10.This maths problem is ____and I can work it out _____.A .easy ;easy B.easily ;easily C.easily ;easy D.easy ;easily11.My elder brother _____gave me some exercises and told me to finish them ____.A .myself; by myself B.himself ;by myself C.himself ;himself D.herself ;by myself12.We need ____change our clothes ___we are all wet .A ./; until B.to ;since C.to ;and D./;so13.Mr . Li asks us to remember that ____careful we are ,____mistakes we will makeA .the more ;the fewer B.the fewer ;the more C.the more ;the more D.the less;the fewer14.The twins didn’t go to the theatre;they____the light music all night .A .have enjoyed B.will enjoy C.are enjoying D.were enjoying15.—It’s very ____for him to learn English well .—But if he___hard ,it will become easy.A .easy ;works B.necessary ;work eful ;working D.difficult ;works二、完形填空Do you like your teachers? What kind of teachers do you like ? Here’s a survey 16 popular teachers at Green Middle School.Most students think a popular teacher should be like this :●A good teacher should 17 lessons with a smile . He can make classes interesting ,make his subject easy ,make students interested in this subject and make study fun.●A good teacher should be humorous . Sometimes he 18 jokes and he makes a funny face .●He should be kind and 19 . He looks on his students as his friends after class . He is friendly to students . He 20 basketball with boys or chats with students after class.●He is strict 21 students about the important things . He had better not be very angry and shout at 22 when we make small mistakes . Just then we will feel 23 him.●He never gives 24 homework to students . We don’t like too much homework . It is25 for students .As for his look ,he looks a little bit cool and trendy . But this isn’t very important. If you are a teacher like that ,you will be the most popular among all the students .16.A .in B.on C.about D.from17.A .give B.have C.take D.make18.A .says B.talks C.speaks D.tells19.A .friendly B.serious C.careful D.good-looking20.A .gives B.makes C.buys D.plays21.A .on B.after C.with d.during22.A .her C.me D.you23.A .angry with B.interested in C.happy with D.afraid of24.A .too little B.too much C.too many D.much too25.A .the most difficult B.the most boring C.the most popular D.the most important三、阅读理解A rich man was riding along the road and saw an old man digging in his garden . There was a young tree lying on the ground . The rich man asked the old man ,“What kind of tree are you planting there, my good man ?”“This is a fig (无花果)tree ,sir”. He said .“a fig tree?”the rich man was very surprised .“Why,how old are you ,may I ask?”“I am ninety years old.”“what!” shouted the rich man .“You’re ninety years old . You are planting a very young tree now and it’ll take years to give fruit . You certainly don’t hope to live long enough to get any fruit from this tree.” The old man smiled and said ,“Tell me,sir ,did you eat figs when you were a boy?”“Sure,”the man did not know why he asked this question.The old man asked ,“Who planted the fig trees?”“Why-why? I don’t know.”“You see,sir ”the old man said slowly ,“our forefathers(祖先)planted trees for us to enjoy and I am doing the same for the people after me .”The rich man was quiet,and said ,“you are right ,my good man . We should do some things for the people after us . Thank you very much.” Then he rode away.26.The old man was planting_____when the rich man saw him.A .an apple tree B.a fig tree C.a pear tree D.a banana tree27. The old man was _____.A .80 years old B.60 years old C.90 years old D.70 years old28.The old man was planting the tree_____A .to get himself some fruit to eat B.for the people after himC.to make his garden more beautifulD.just for fun29. The sentence in the last paragraph“The rich man was quiet” means ____A .he was thinking about who were his forefathersB .he didn’t want to disturb the old manC .he couldn’t communicate with the old manD .he understood why the old man planted the young tree30.We can express the main idea of this passage“____” in ChineseA .前人栽树，后人乘凉 B.光阴似箭，一去不返C。

大兴区2023-2024学年第一学期期末检测初二英语2024.01第一部分本部分共33题，共40分。

一、单项选择(每小题0.5分，共6分)1.Lucy is a kind girl. She is always ready to help classmates,A.herB.hisC.theirD.your2. The best time to visit Beijing is September or October.A.onB.ofC.atD.in3.一 sugar do we need to make a pot of popcorn?— Just a spoon.A. How longB.How farC. How muchD. How many4.I felt really tired yesterday, I went to bed early.A.o rB.butC.soD. for5.——The AI Club is than the Chess Club.A.enjoyableB. more enjoyableC.most enjoyableD.the most enjoyable6.—What are you going to give your mother for her birthday?—I am not sure. But I will buy her .A. something specialB. anything specialC. special somethingD.special anything7.Peter most of the museums in Beijing next year.A.visitB.visitsC.visitedD.is going to visit8. There more cars in our village in the near future because the villagers are getting richer.A. will haveB. will beC. haveD. were9. It is important for us how to study all the subjects.A. to knowB.knewC. will knowD. know10.If David to the party, he will have a great time.A.goB. goesC. wentD. will go11.— What did you do during the vacation?—I time with my grandparents.A. will spendB. am spendingC.spendD.spent12.— Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?— , but I have to study for the final exam.A.Sorry, I can'tB. No, I don't agree with youC.I'd love toD.Of course not二、完形填空（每题1分,共8分)阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

2024北京东城初二（上）期末英语2024.1学校________班级_______姓名_______教育ID号_________第一部分本部分共28题,共36分。

在每题列出的四个选项中,选出最符合题目要求的一项。

一、单项填空（每题0.5分,共4分）从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.It's my birthday today. My brother gave _______ a new storybook.A. herB. himC. youD. me2. Some animals are in danger, _______ we need to do a lot to save them.A. orB. butC. soD. for3. The building is not safe. You _______ stay away from it.A. canB. mustC. needD. may4.—___________do you go to school, Mary?—My home is near school, so I ride a bike.A. HowB. WhenC. WhereD. Why5. Playing tennis is __________ than watching matches on TV.A. excitingB. more excitingC. most excitingD. the most exciting6. The students__________ when the teacher came into the classroom.A. are talkingB. talkC. talkedD. were talking7. Sally is very fit. She_________ running in the park every day.A. goesB. is goingC. wentD. will go8. My brother and I ____________our grandparents last weekend.A. visitB. will visitC. visitedD. are visiting二、完形填空（每题1分,共8分）阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

上海市英语初二上学期期末模拟试题及答案指导一、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: Good morning, everyone. I hope you all had a good summer break. Today, we are going to start the new school year with a quiz to check your listening skills. Let’s begin with the first question.M: Okay, here it is: What did the teacher say about the summer break?A)She said we had a long break.B)She asked if we had a good summer.C)She mentioned that we should review our lessons.D)She informed us about the new school year’s schedule.答案：B解析：在听力材料中，老师问学生：“How was your summer break?”，即询问学生的暑假过得怎么样，所以答案是B。

2、听力材料：W: Welcome to the school library. Can I help you find a book?M: Yes, please. I’m looking for a book about history. I need something that’s not too difficult, but can still give me some good inf ormation.W: Sure, we have a wide variety of history books here. I suggest you take a look at this one. It’s called “A Brief History of the World.” It’s a goodstarting point for beginners.M: Great, thanks. I’ll give it a try.3、Listen and choose the best answer.•What is the weather like today?A)It’s sunny.B)It’s rainy.C)It’s cloudy.[Answer: B) It’s rainy.]•Explanation: The audio asks, “What is the weather like today?” From the context, the correct answer is that it’s raining today.4、Listen and fill in the blanks.•What time is it now? It’s__o’clock.[Answer: __]•Explanation: The audio will play a time, and you need to listen carefully and complete the sentence. For example, if the audio says, “What time is it now? It’s three o’clock,” the answer would be 3.5、Listen to the dialogue and answer the question.A. How old is the boy?B. What is the boy doing?C. Where is the conversation taking place?You will hear: “This is James. He is 12 years old. He’s reading a book in the library right now.”Answer: B. What is the boy doing?Explanation: The boy is described as “reading a book in the library.”6、Listen to the conversation and complete the sentence.The man says, “I usually have breakfast at 7:00 a.m.”The woman replies, “._______”A. That’s great.B. That’s t oo early for me.C. I wish I could have breakfast that early.Answer: A. That’s great.Explanation: The woman seems to approve of the man’s breakfast time, indicating that it’s a good thing.7、What does the boy want to do on Sunday?A. Go to the parkB. Stay at homeC. Go shoppingAnswer: A. Go to the parkExplanation: In the dialogue, the boy expresses his desire to go out and enjoy the nice weather, suggesting that he wants to go to the park on Sunday.8、Where are they going to meet?A. At the bus stopB. In front of the schoolC. At the park entranceAnswer: C. At the park entranceExplanation: The girl mentions that it would be easier to meet directly at the park entrance, so they don’t have to find each other in the crowd once they arrive.9.You are listening to a conversation between two students in the library.A. What are they mainly discussing?B. Who is asking for help?C. What subject are they talking about?D. Where are they located?Answer: BExplanation: The conversation begins with one student asking for help, indicating that the question about who is asking for help is the main topic of the conversation.10.You are listening to a short dialogue at a restaurant.A. What is the main purpose of the dialogue?B. Who is paying the bill?C. What is the main course they are discussing?D. What is the time of day?Answer: AExplanation: The dialogue focuses on the main purpose of their visit to the restaurant, which is the main topic being discussed. The other options, while possibly mentioned, are not the central focus of the conversation.11、What are the man and woman discussing?A) Their summer vacation plan.B) Their favorite movies.C) Their new job. (A)Explanation: From the conversation, the man and woman are discussing where they will go for their summer vacation, which indicates their summer vacation plan.12、What will the woman probably do during her vacation?A) Stay at home.B) Go to Paris with her family. (B)Explanation: The woman mentions that she is excited about going to Paris with her family, so it can be inferred that she will go to Paris with her family during her vacation.13、Listen to the following conversation and select the best answer to the question you hear.A. They are discussing about healthy eating.B. They are planning a cooking class together.C. They are attending a health conference.D. They are talking about their summer vacation plans.Answer: BExplanation: The question asks for the topic of the conversation. The key phrases that indicate this are “cooking class” and “together,” which suggest that the two speakers are planning an event, in this case, a cooking class.14、Listen to the following dialogue and choose the correct option tocomplete the sentence you hear.You can’t just jump into a new job without properly planningA. it carefully.B. for it.C. how to plan it.D. that won’t work.Answer: AExplanation: The most grammatically correct and meaningful option as a continuation to the sentence is “it carefully.” The phrase “without properly planning it carefully” implies a strong need for thorough preparation before taking on a new job.15、What does the man mean?A. He can’t attend the meeting.B. He will be late for the meeting.C. He will arrive at the meeting on time.D. He doesn’t know when the meeting starts.Correct Answer: BExplanation: The key to answering this question lies in understanding the subtle implications of the man’s response. If he says something like “I’ll try my b est but I’m not sure if I can make it on time,” it suggests that he acknowledges the meeting but anticipates being late. Thus, option B is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with the man’s implied uncertainty about hispunctuality.16、Where are the speakers?A. At a restaurant.B. In a cinema.C. On a bus.D. In a bookstore.Correct Answer: AExplanation:This question requires careful attention to the context clues provided in the dialogue. If the conversation includes phrases such as “I’d like to order” or “the menu,” these are strong indicators that the setting is a restaurant. Therefore, the correct answer is A, as the language used points to a dining scenario rather than any of the other options.17.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher.Student: Professor Smith, can you explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor?Teacher: Well, a simile uses “like” or “as” to compare two things, but a metaphor doesn’t. A metaphor makes a direct comparison wi thout using those words.Question: What does the teacher say about the difference between a simile and a metaphor?A) A simile uses “like” or “as,” while a metaphor uses those words.B) A simile makes a direct comparison, while a metaphor uses “like” or “as.”C) A simile is a direct comparison, while a metaphor uses “like” or “as.”D) A metaphor uses “like” or “as,” while a simile doesn’t.Answer: DExplanation: The teacher clearly states that a simile uses “like” or “as,” which contradicts the options A, B, and C. Therefore, the correct answer is D.18.You are listening to a news report about a new discovery in the field of astronomy.News Anchor: Scientists have recently discovered a new planet in our solar system. This pl anet, which we’re calling Planet X, is located in the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt.Question: According to the news report, where is Planet X located?A)In the inner planetsB)In the outer reaches of the Kuiper BeltC)In the asteroid beltD)On the edge of our solar systemAnswer: BExplanation: The news report explicitly states that Planet X is located “in the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt,” making option B the correct answer. The other options are not mentioned in the report.19、Listen to the following short dialogue and choose the correct answer.(1 point)Dialogue:W: Hi, Tom. How was your weekend?M: It was great, thanks. I went camping with my friends.Question: What did Tom do during the weekend?A) He went shopping.B) He went camping.C) He watched TV.Answer: B) He went camping.Explanation: In the dialogue, Tom said he went camping with his friends on the weekend.20、Listen to the next announcement and choose the correct answer. (1 point)Announcement:“Attention, students. The library will be closed for maintenance from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM today. Any books you borrowed prior to this announcement are still valid until the end of the week.”Question: When will the library open again today?A) At 12:00 PM.B) At 1:00 PM.C) At 4:00 PM.Answer: A) At 12:00 PM.Explanation: The announcement clearly states that the library will be closed from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for maintenance, so it will reopen again at 12:00 PM.二、阅读理解（30分）Part II: Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question from the choices given. (10 points per question) Passage:In recent years, the concept of green living has gained increasing attention worldwide. People are becoming more aware of the impact that human activities have on the environment, and they are taking steps to reduce this impact. One area where significant changes can be made is in our homes. By making small adjustments to our daily habits, we can contribute to a healthier planet.One such adjustment is the use of energy-efficient appliances. These devices consume less electricity and help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Another step towards a greener lifestyle is the installation of solar panels. Solar energy is renewable and clean, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Additionally, reducing water usage through the installation of low-flow faucets and showerheads can also make a difference.Moreover, recycling plays a vital role in green living. Recycling reduces waste sent to landfills and conserves natural resources. By separating recyclable materials from general waste, individuals can significantly decrease their environmental footprint. Communities that encourage recycling often see a positive impact on local ecosystems and wildlife.Finally, it is essential to educate ourselves and future generations about the importance of environmental conservation. Schools can play a pivotal role in this process by incorporating environmental education into their curricula.Through practical lessons and hands-on activities, students can learn how to live sustainably and inspire others to do the same.Questions:1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to promote green living?•A) Using energy-efficient appliances.•B) Installing solar panels.•C) Driving hybrid cars.•D) Reducing water usage.2.According to the passage, what is one benefit of recycling?•A) It increases the amount of waste sent to landfills.•B) It helps conserve natural resources.•C) It raises the cost of consumer goods.•D) It leads to higher energy consumption.3.What role can schools play in promoting green living?•A) They can ignore environmental issues.•B) They can discourage students from participating in environmental activities.•C) They can incorporate environmental education into their curricula.•D) They can increase the use of paper in classrooms.Answers:1.C) Driving hybrid cars.2.B) It helps conserve natural resources.3.C) They can incorporate environmental education into their curricula.This reading comprehension section tests the students’ ability to understand the main ideas and specific details from the text, as well as their capacity to infer information not explicitly stated.三、完型填空（15分）Reading ComprehensionRead the following passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given below.The world of technology is constantly evolving, and with it comes a new wave of innovations that can greatly impact our daily lives. One such innovation is the [1] of smartphones, which have become an integral part of our lives. Here are some key points about the impact of smartphones:1.[2], smartphones have become more accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. This has led to an increase in the number of smartphone users worldwide.2.The [3] of smartphones has made it easier for people to stay connected with friends and family, regardless of their location.4.Smartphones offer a wide range of applications, from [4] to educational tools, making them a valuable tool for both work and leisure.5.However, there are concerns about the potential negative effects of excessive smartphone use, such as [5] and decreased face-to-face interactions.A)IntroductionB)AdvantagesC)DisadvantagesD)EffectsE)Solutions1.A) Introduction2.B) Advantages3.B) Advantages4.D) Effects5.C) DisadvantagesAnswer Key:1.A) Introduction2.B) Advantages3.B) Advantages4.D) Effects5.C) Disadvantages四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、Many people think that_____(live) in the countryside is more peacefulthan_____(work) in the city.答案：living, working解析：此题考查现在分词作主语和形容词性物主代词的用法。

初二英语上册期末考试试卷及答案初二英语上册期末考试试卷及答案一、选择题1、What’s the meaning of “across”? It means ______. A. 横过 B. 反对 C. 穿过 D. 到达2、The book is ______ page 100. A. in B. at C. from D. between3、This bridge is ______ 500 meters long. A. at B. between C. on D. for4、The book is ______ the floor. A. above B. on C. at D. over5、The young tree is growing ______. A. tall B. more tall C. taller D. tallest二、完形填空Mrs. King is a teacher. She works in a middle school in a small town near New York. She usually gets up at 6:00 in the morning and leaves home at 6:30. She usually has breakfast at home, but this morning she had her breakfast in a small restaurant near her school. She had a cup of coffee and a piece of bread for breakfast. This is the first day of the new term. The studentsin Mrs. King’s class are very 6.___ (excite). They meet again after two weeks’ summer holidays. They have many interesting things to talk about. Mrs. King’s class is very lively and everyone asks 7. questions and discovers many things in the lesson. The students like Mrs. King and enjoy her classes very much. After the lesson, the students often have a break and chat with each other in English. They also help each other and learn from each other in these breaks. Mrs. King enjoys her life as a teacher very much and feels very proud of her students’progresses.6、A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. to be excited 答案：A61、A. no B. many C. few D. some 答案：B三、阅读理解Once there was an old man living on a farm in New York State. He had three horses，all of them were very fast and won many races for him last year，Now he wanted to buy another horse to race with his three horses，so he went to the horse market one day to look for a good one to buy. At the market，he saw a horse and he liked it very much，so he asked the owner how much it cost，The owner sd，“$500，but it’s only one month old，soyou have to pay $1，000 for it now，and if you want to race it agnst my three horses，you have to pay another $500.” The old man agreed and pd him the money，and he named the horse“装置”. The day after he bought the horse，he took it to the races to race agnst the owner’s three horses，but his new horse lost，so he didn’t get any money，He went back to the horse market the next day and asked the owner，“My horse didn’t win yesterday，and I didn’t get any money，and I want my $500 back.” The owner sd，“Well，I can’t give it back now because that’s what I pd for the other horse.”“But you told me that it was one month old，and now it’s six months old，and it didn’t win，”the old man sd.“Now I want my money back.” The owner sd，“Sorry，I can’t give it back now.” The old man was very angry and left there with nothing in his hand but dust in his pockets and behind his ears after all those races he had agnst four horses that day agnst all those four horses and all those people around him there at the races and well as his three horses agnst four horses that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him there at the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him there at the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him thereat the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him there at the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him there at the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him there at the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him there at the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around him there at the races that day that he had won all of them agnst those four horses and those people around。