2020学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷初三英语试卷Part2Phonetics,Grammar and VocabularyⅡ.Choose the best answer.21.A good way to make a piece of writing come to___life is to describe things through senses.A.aB.anC.theD./22.During winter,temperatures frequently drop below freezing____night.A.inB.atC.onD.for23.John asked the old man to teach____traditional ways of making paper.A.heB.himC.hisD.himself24.The City Hall in the old center of town is no longer used except___special purposes.A.ofB.forC.withD.on25.At an altitude(海拔)of4.119meters,the delivery office at the foot of Mount Qomolangma is known as____ delivery station.A.highB.higherC.highestD.the highest26.You can___use the link method or take notes to help you remember.A.eitherB.neitherC.bothD.nor27.The poster says anybody can join the drama club.You___have acting experience.A.mustn’tB.shouldn’tC.can’tD.needn’t28.Many little boys hope that they can have the ability____the world like superheroes.A.saveB.to saveC.savingD.saved29.Tamdrin(丁真),a20-year-old Tibetan.___a lot of attraction since his photo was posted on the Internet.A.was attractingB.will attractC.has attractedD.attracts30.In about ten years’time,more and more electric cars____running on the road.A.have been seenB.will be seenC.would seeD.are seeing31.The golden fish didn’t grant the fisherman’s wish___his wife demanded to be queen of all the land.A.ifB.whenC.untilD.unless32.As the Spring Festival is drawing near,most streets are___decorated with lanterns.A.lovelyB.beautifullyC.likelyD.friendly33.Read the directions printed on the box and you will know how___the batteries.A.changingB.changedC.to changeD.will change34.Dan often___in his car to fish with his friends on Sunday afternoon.A.sets offB.will set offC.has set offD.is setting off35.–_____is the thief like,Mr.Johnson?–He’s short and bald.He wears a black jacket.A.WhatB.HowC.WhichD.WhoⅢ.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box.Each word or phrase can only be used once.A.properlyB.victoryC.exploreD.existedE.containedLighthouses are structures along the shorelines of large bodies of water.For tourists,lighthousescan be an interesting place to visit.___36___,and photograph.For historians,they are a windowto the past and reminder of a different way of life.For sailors and ship captains,they are a sign of safety.They can protect a boat from running aground(搁浅)at night or other times when there is a fog or a storm. Originally,lighthouses were built with rooms for the lighthouse keeper.It was the job of the keeper to make surethat it was always working___37___.Although it could be lonely at times,it was an important job.Today,almost all lighthouses are automated,which means that there is no need for lighthouse keepers.No one is certain when lighthouses first___38___.We do know that lighthouses is probably more than3,000 years old.An epic Greek poem titled The Iliad was written by a man named Homer around1200B.C.In the poem,Homer refers to a lighthouse,giving modern scholars an idea of how long lighthouses have been a part of human life.Early lighthouses were quite different from today’s lighthouses.They were usually made of iron baskets that wereSuspended from long poles.The baskets___39___burning coal or wood.In the1700s,these baskets were taken the place of by oil or gas lanterns.When electricity was invented,the lanterns were changed into electric beacons (灯标).36.________37.________38.________39.________cationalB.observeC.referenceD.roughE.appearanceIn1822,a French physicist named Augustin Fresnel invented a lens(透镜)that would prove to be very importantin lighthouse technology.With the invention of the Fresnel lens,it became possible to make a beam of light reach as far as28miles from shore!Lighthouse beam can be used to help sailors identify the lighthouse and their own location.Sailors can ___40___the patterns and lengths of lights from the lighthouse Then they look it up in a___41___book that will tell them which lighthouse they have seen.During the day,sailors can identify lighthouses simply by their___42___.Some are short and fat,while others are tall and thin.They can be made of many different materials,such as wood,stone,brick and steel.The patterns also differ greatly.Some lighthouses are painted with stripes or a series of diamond shapes that make them look different.Others can be recognized by their shape—round,square or rectangular.Many lighthouses are not in use.They are sometimes changed into museums,inns,___43___centers,or even private homes.If you ever have a chance to visit one,getting glimpse of history is worth the trip.40._______41._______42._______43._______Ⅳ.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.44.Visitors are not allowed to enter that museum in groups,but_______at a time.(second)pared to all my classmates’busy weekend schedule,_______seems a bit relaxing.(my)46.The editor will hold a_______discussion about the topic for the next edition of the school newspaper.(far)47.It’s important for students to build relationships with other members of the_______.(social)48.These years China has made great efforts to ensure people’s sense of_______safety.(person)49.To_______a new picture,that famous painter has stayed in the studio for a week.(creative)50.The scientific research Chang’e-5did on the moon really made me feel_______.(interest)51.That hotel is famous for its special medical care that can help the_______.(able)Ⅴ.Complete the following sentences as required.52.The robbery case has already been solved.(改为否定句)The robbery case_______been solved_______.53.After the operation,the old man didn’t walk with a stick any longer.(保持句意基本不变)After the operation,the old man______________walked with a stick.54.Jenny’s article contains stories about foreigners who work in China.(对划线部分提问)______________contains stories about foreigners who live in China?55.People will think Jessie is innocent unless Detective Ken can find new proof.(保持句意基本不变)People will think Jessie is innocent_______Detective Ken_______find new proof.56.Students will have flexible schedules at the winter camp in Shanghai.(改为感叹句)______________schedules students will have at the winter camp in Shanghai!57.Metro workers will stop passengers who play music or videos on the speakers of theirmobile phones.(改为被动语态)Passengers who play music or video on the speakers of their mobile phones will________by Metro workers.58.too late,a lie,is,to apologize,never,for,it,telling(连词成句)__________________________________________________________________Part3Reading and WritingⅥ.Reading comprehension.A.Choose the best answer.GARDEN CITY COLLEGEGENERAL RULES FOR ONLINE CLASSESIt is very important to carefully read the rules and concellation policies of the online classes before beginning your class.You should enter the virtual(虚构的)classroom at least2days before your first class in order to learn how to work within the system.If you need any technical support,you can call our technical staff during their office hours(From8:30a.m.to5:30p.m.on weekdays).Make sure to log onto the platform15minutes before your class.We will not make up class time due to late arrivals.Check your course schedule.It is strongly recommended that you actively take part in each class.Listen carefully and don’t talk over with someone.You should behave properly and have good manners.Being polite on the Internet should be as common as in real life.Respect other people’s opinions.Besides,online privacy is something you should keep in mind when typing anything.You should stay away from anything considered not suitable and rude.At the beginning of each new course,we will place you with a new teacher.This change will allow you to experience different learning styles with other teachers who are fully trained to teach online courses.If your present teacher is not available to teach(due to sickness or an emergency).We will not cancel class.Instead,class will be given by a substitute(代替的)teacher.These rules may change over time due to the changing nature of the online space59.This notice is probably written for___to read.A.parentsB.teachersC.technical staffD.students60.To get yourself familiar with the system,you are suggested to____.A.contact school’s technical stall during their office hoursB.have a trial test2days before the course startsC.log onto the platform every15minutesD.avoid late arrivals to enter the virtual classroom61.Which of the following is suitable to type when you take online classes?A.“Linda,shall we meet at my place at8tonight,35High Street?”B.“Ms.Ilanna,can you explain that again?I didn’t quite follow.”C.“I don’t agree with Joe.It’s an absolutely stupid idea.”D.“Bob!You had a new haircut.That suits you.You look handsome.”62.You will have a new teacher for each new course because____.A.the college is short of trained teachers to teach online coursesB.it’s hard to find a substitute teacher at the beginning of the termC.you can benefit from learning with teachers of different stylesD.it enables you to take an active part in the new course63.According to this notice,which of the following is NOT true?A.Online classes create a real-life learning environment.B.You yourself are responsible for the class time you miss.C.Technical support is only available on weekdays.D.It’s possible that there may be changes to these rules.64.Reading this notice carefully can help you_____.A.know more about your subject teachersB.arrange your course schedule wellC.understand the rules and cancellation policiesD.apply for a position in Garden City CollegeB.Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage.Dan and Michelle sat at a picnic table in the park on a beautiful fall afternoon.The air around them was filled with the sounds of children playing,dogs barking and people laughing.But Dan and Michelle___65___the sounds around them and focused on the task they had set out to complete.They wanted to start a school garden at Jefferson Middle School.It was actually Dan’s idea.He had first seen a school garden when he went to visit his cousin in Washington.He was amazed at the___66___of fruits and vegetables the students at his cousin’s school grew.Dan thought it was the best part of the week.He loved putting on his boots,getting outside and seeing all the new things that had happened.When Dan returned from his trip,he told Emily and Michelle all about what he had seen.Now the two of them were determined to come up with___67___to bring a school garden to Jefferson Middle School.Dan opened his notebook and prepared to record any ideas they had for___68___Ms.Olly,the schoolheadmaster,into supporting the idea of having a school garden.“We are going to need an adult___69___to be in charge of the whole operation,”said Dan thoughtfully.“I think Mr.Harrison might be willing to help because he often works in his garden and he brought in a basket of tomatoes from his garden last week.”“To get this project running,we might also need to organize a bake sale or yard sale to raise funds.”Added Michelle cheerfully.Dan nodded and made some more notes.“My cousin mentioned that the students at his school cook meals with the vegetables from their garden.We can do something like that too.___70___,we can measure and weigh things and follow recipe.I am sure there’s no way Ms.Olly could turn us down.!”Michelle grinned,“If everything goes well,we’ll be digging in the field in no time at all!”65.A.enjoyed B.programmed C.ignored D.recorded66.A.price B.variety C.transport D.relationship67.A.a plan B.a clue C.a ceremony D.a sign68.A.tricking B.talking C.rushingD.changing69.A.in trouble B.from abroad C.of wealthD.with experience70.A.After all B.For example C.In factD.What’s moreC.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.If you think of the jobs that robots could never do,you would probably put doctors and teachers at the top of the list.It’s easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers,but others need human connection and creativity. But are we underestimating(低估)what robots can do?In some cases,they already p___71___better than doctors at diagnosing illness.Also,some patients might feel more c___72___sharing their private information with a machine than a person.Could there be a place for robots in education after all?British education expert Anthony Seldon thinks so.And he even has a date for the robot takeover of the classroom:2027.He p___73___robots will do most work of transferring information and teachers will be like assistants.Intelligent robots will read students’faces,movements and maybe even brain s___74___.Then they will adapt(使…适应)the information to each student.It’s not a popular opinion and it’s unlikely robots will ever understand other people’s feelings and be able to really connect with humans like another human can.One thing is certain,though.A robot teacher is better than no teacher at all.Teachers all over the world are l___75___.In some parts of the world,there aren’t enough teachers and9to16percent of children under the age of14don’t go to school.That problem could be partly solved by robots because they can teach anywhere and won’t suffer from stress,or get t___76___,or move somewhere for an easier,higher-paid job.Teaching is generally recognized as difficult and teachers feel overworked.Perhaps the question is not“Will robots take the place of teachers?”but“How can robots help teachers?”Office workers can use software to do things like organize and answer emails,arrange meetings and update calendars.Teachers waste a lot of time doing non-teaching work,i___77___more than11hours a week marking homework.If robots could cut the time teachers spend marking homework and writing reports,teachers would have more time and energy for the parts of the job humans do best.71.p_______72.c_______73.p_______74.s_______75.l_______76.t_______77.i_______D.Answer the questions.FOMOPosted2hours ago by Grade teacherEverybody knows how important it is for students to get a good night’s sleep every night.You aren’t able to co your best and keep up with all of your responsibilities unless you sleep well.I’m sure you already know that you should go to bed at a reasonable hour.Most experts agree that the ideal number of hours is eight and this has been accepted as common sense for as long as I can remember.However,I was young once and I know that most of you get much less sleep than that—and in some cases it will be affecting your school work.I read an interesting article in a teachers’magazine recently.They did a study of8.18students in Wales Worryingly,the results showed that teenagers are facing a new problem.They may go to bed and get up at aproportionate times but a growing number are waking up in the middle of the night not to use the bathroom or have a snack but because of a new phenomenon FOMO–fear of missing out.According to the article,school are suffering because of growing trend(趋势)to wake up during the night to check social medial.Afraid of missing a reply or opportunity to take part in a chat,teenagers are waking at all times of the night,going online and getting involved.All this takes place when they should be sound asleep. Experts are worried about this g rowing trend and the report shows some worrying statistics that I’d like to share with you.●23h of12to15-year-olds wake up nearly every night to use social media.Another15%wake up at nightonce a week for the same reason.●One in three students are tired all the time and unable to do the work to the best of their ability.●Students who use social media during the night are more likely to feel extremely anxious.So,I’d like to ask you to____________________________________________________________.The world won’t end and your social media will be waiting to greet you in the morning I give you my word that you won’t have missed anything important.78.This article was posted by a teacher,wasn’t it?79.How much time should schoolchildren spend sleeping every night according to the article?80.What does FOMO stand for?81.Why do schoolchildren check up their social media in the middle of the night?Because82.What two possible conclusions can we draw from the statistics?Conclusion1:______________________________________________________________________________________________________(no more than10words)Conclusion2:______________________________________________________________________________________________________(no more than10words)83.In the last paragraph,what does the writer probably want to say to the readers?So,I’d like to ask you to____________________________________________________________.Ⅶ.Writing.84.Write at least60words to talk about“How technology affects me”.Does the development of technology affect you in a positive way or in a negative way?What do you think of the influence?How do you deal with it?请以“How technology affects me”为题,写一篇不少于60个词的短文,谈论科技发展对你带来了正面的影响还是负面的影响。