杨浦区2013学年度第一学期期末质量调研
初三英语练习卷 2014.1
(满分150分，考试时间：100分钟)
考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在试卷上不给分。
Part 1 Listening (第一部分 听力)
I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)
A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): （6分）
A B C D
E F G H
1. ________ 2. _______ 3. _________ 4. __________ 5. __________ 6. _________
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共8分)
7. A) By bike. B) By train. C) By car. D) By bus.
8. A) Grey. B) Green. C) Red. D) White.
9. A) Windy. B) Rainy. C) Snowy. D) Sunny.
10. A) At a post office. B) At a book store.
C) At a charity party. D) In a classroom.
11. A) Senior clerk. B) Senior engineer. C) Shop assistant. D) Assistant manager.
12. A) 200 yuan. B) 40 yuan. C) 60 yuan. D) 100 yuan.
13. A) They don’t have enough money. B) They didn’t pass a driving test.
C) They want to practice on a used car. D) There are no ads for new cars.
14. A) Susan lost her job today. B) Susan failed the French exam.
C) Susan can’t go to France. D) Susan was late for the exam.
C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容, 符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示):
(共6分)
15. An earthquake hit the city Simon lived in on Wednesday.
16. The earthquake killed at least 220,000 people in the city.
17. The Great Church caught fire and burned in the earthquake.
18. A young woman and her child were saved this morning.
19. Luckily, everyone in the city is helping to rebuild the city.
20. Simon is writing to tell his father not to return to the city at present.
D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词): (共10分)
21. In the US, __________ __________ are different from city to city. For long rides, it is a good idea to ask the driver at first.
22. There are subway systems in several cities in the US. Each subway train is shown by __________ __________ or a number.
23. If you want to take a plane, you can talk directly to __________ __________.
24. The highway system __________ __________ makes long-distance travel by car fast and easy.
25. Numbers such as 2, 4, 6 show __________ and __________ roads.
Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案): (共20分)
26. A crowd gathered outside the hotel. Which of the following is correct for the underlined word in the sentence?
A) / / B) / / C) / / D) / /
27. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from others?
A) We help people through the Red Cross. B) Her job was to help wounded soldiers.
C) He was careful not to touch the blood. D) He added some flour to thicken the soup.
28. My mother doesn't go to ______ church very often these days.
A) a B) an C) the D) /
29. We were required to collect some ______ about the Red Cross.
A) material B) information C) message D) situation
30. Nelson Mandela was one of ______ leaders of the twentieth century.
A) great B) greater C) greatest D) the greatest
31. Fifty percent of my monthly pocket money ______ spent on entertainment.
A) am B) is C) are D) be
32. – ______ is the best way to send an urgent parcel?
– You can send it by express mail.
A) How B) Where C) What D) When
33. Many dinosaurs were harmless. They were ______ gentle as sheep and ate plants.
A) much B) more C) as D) so
34. His interest ______ law led him eventually to become a lawyer.
A) in B) on C) to D) with
35. The building was locked, and all of us within felt ______.
A) save B) safe C) safely D) safety
36. She’s a woman of ______ words. She expresses her feelings through her paintings.
A) few B) a few C) little D) a little
37. The battle continued for several hours ______ darkness came on.
A) as soon as B) though C) since D) until
38. The organization is considering ________ some money to victims of the natural disaster.
A) donate B) donating C) to donate D) to donating
39. A strong wind ______ when we arrived in Sydney.
A) is blowing B) was blowing C) blow D) has blown
40. The climate is getting warmer. Maybe it’s natural, ______ maybe it’s caused by us.
A) or B) but C) so D) for
41. The modern fashion in education is to let the child ______ everything!
A) decide B) decides C) to decide D) deciding
42. I’m sorry – children over five ______ pay the full entry price to the show.
A) can B) may C) should D) must
43. China's reality TV program Where Are We Going? Dad ______ hugely popular since its first show in October.
A) become B) became C) has become D) will become
44. We will shorten the commuting time after the new bridge ______.
A) will complete B) completes C) will be completed D) is completed
45. – Would you mind explaining that again, please?
– ______
A) That’s OK. B) Never mind.
C) Of course not. D) You should listen carefully.
Ⅲ. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次）:（共8分）
We do not know when people invented wheels. But once it was invented, knowledge of the wheel 46 quickly across the world. It is easy to move things with wheels. The first example of wheels dated from about 3,500 to 3,000 BC. The cart or wagon was the first vehicle which had wheels. At that time, they were pulled by humans or animals. Today, there are still carts drawn by animals in many countries. These carts are mainly used to move things or 47 people. Around 2,000 BC, the chariot(双轮敞篷马车) appeared. It moved even faster than the cart, so it soon became an important 48 in the war and later was introduced to other ancient countries, such as Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome.
The invention of wheels is very important to the 49 of new transportations. Without wheels, the invention of bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trains, and planes may not be possible.
Transportation
Transportation means the movement of people and goods from one place to another. In history, the economy and power of a country are closely related to the efficient methods of transportation. By transportation we can get access to natural resources and promote trade. It will make a country richer and more 50 . The movement of soldiers, equipment and supplies can also be realized by transportation. It is very important to a country 51 when the war broke out.
Transportation systems and the routes they use have greatly influenced both how and where people live. Good transportation can help people lead a comfortable life in remote areas 52 factories.
Transportation is very important to a nation’s 53 . Countries are trying to reduce the costs of transporting natural resources to production sites and moving finished goods to markets. It is one of the key factors in economic competition. The transportation industry is the largest industry in the world.
Ⅳ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词 的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词): (共8分)
54. It's important to brush your __________ at least twice a day. (tooth)
55. China is now the __________ country to successfully "Soft Land" on the Moon. (three)
56. Was Alexander Graham Bell the __________ of the telephone? (invent)
57. The internet is so __________ that it gives you access to a lot of information. (use)
58. The floods have left thousands of people __________. (home)
59. If we are in agreement, can we move on to the next item for __________? (discuss)
60. A new organization was set up in Shanghai to help __________ more Chinese tourists to visit the United States. (attractive)
61. The people on this small island have no telephones or radios – they are __________ cut off from the outside world. (complete)
Ⅴ. Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。62-67题,每空格限填一词。68题注意句首大写): (共14分)
62. You need to pack your clothes now. (改为否定句)
You ________ ________ to pack your clothes now.
63. With the help of the zip code, the postal workers sort mail much more quickly. (对划线部分提问)
________ ________ the postal workers sort mail much more quickly?
64. The goalkeeper apologized to the audience for his rude behaviour. (保持句意基本不变)
The goalkeeper __________ __________ to the audience for his rude behaviour.
65. They took the wounded into a small temple at once. (改为被动语态)
The wounded _________ _________ into a small temple at once.
66. When you practice more, you will be able to speak English better. (保持句意基本不变)
The ________ you practice, the ________ you will be able to speak English.
67. “Can earthquakes be exactly predicted?” Dan asked. (改为宾语从句)
Dan wanted to know ________ earthquakes ________ be exactly predicted.
68. electricity, for, be, water, used, producing, can (连词成句)
_______________________________________________.
Ⅵ. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共50分)
A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案): (12分)
A House for Everyone
Do you like helping people? Then you would have liked Jane Addams.
Jane Addams wanted to help everyone. She especially wanted to help poor people. She decided to make a place that would do just that. She started Hull House in 1889.
Hull House helped people who lived in Chicago. They had come from other countries and need to find jobs. They lived in crowded neighbourhoods. Both parents had to work. These people had very little money. Many did not know English.
Jane got to work! She asked other women to help. Hull House started a day care center. Now women could work, too. Children would have a safe place to stay while their mothers worked. Then she added a kindergarten. Now, young children could begin school.
People needed something fun to do. Hull House offered people music classes. Art classes, too! It had a library. Now people could find books to read, and it would not cost them anything. Many people needed jobs. Jane and her friends helped them find jobs. They let workers meet at Hull House, too.
Jane did not stop with Hull House. She worked hard to get things changed. She did not want children to work. She asked for a law to protect children. She asked for a law to protect women, too.
Then Jane wrote many books about Hull House. She travelled around the country. She spoke to many people about change. People started groups to help Jane change the country. Some groups worked on rules for helping workers. Others started new houses like Jane’s. Some worked hard so women could vote (选举).
Jane also believed in peace. She wanted wars to stop. She won a prize for her peace work. Many people knew how hard Jane worked.
Jane died in 1935. But her work at Hull House still helps many people today.
69. Jane Addams started Hull House mainly to ________.
A) care for the city’s poor and needy
B) offer job opportunities for young people
C) provide people with a place to have fun
D) raise money for people from other countries
70. ________ provided a safe environment for small children when their parents went off to work.
A) The neighbourhood B) The day care center
C) The kindergarten D) The library
71. ________ made life in Hull House fun.
A) Teaching young children English B) Looking after small children
C) Attending music and art classes D) Helping in the library
72. How did Jane change things around the country?
A) She started kingdergartens everywhere.
B) People formed groups after they heard Jane talk.
C) She helped neighbourhoods get less crowded.
D) She made laws to protect women and children.
73. What happened because of Jane’s work?
A) Everyone had lots of money. B) Many changes helped people in America.
C) More people came to America. D) There were no more wars and hunger.
74. Which of the following about Hull House is NOT TRUE?
A) Hull House was set up in 1889. B) Hull House was located in Chicago.
C) There are many books about Hull House. D) Hull House was awarded a peace prize.
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文):（12分）
A taste for travel
I love street food. Wherever I go, I’m always looking for chances to eat like a local. In many places, some of the best traditional food is served from a cart! From fish and chips in Edinburgh to pad thai in Bangkok, I’ve tried some delicious stuff! But there is a dark side to all this good food – food poisoning. I once had a bad 75 of it in Nepal. I was in bed for two days and unable to eat much for weeks after. I was in a remote area, so I had no access to clean water or food. I couldn’t help getting sick.
Most travelers have a horror story or two about food poisoning. It’s a risk we all take when we eat strange foods. But there are ways to enjoy good local food and avoid suffering from a(n) 76 stomach. The following tips will help keep you safe and healthy.
● Drink clean water. In many places, tap water isn’t safe to drink. In these places, avoid ordering drinks made with water or served with ice. Drink bottled water or soda 77 .
● Skip the fresh fruit. It might look and taste delicious. But if it’s been 78 in dirty water, it may make you sick. You can’t tell by looking at it, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.
● Choose meat that has been cooked 79 and well. Meat and seafood that have been left out for a long time are dangerous to eat. If it doesn’t look or smell OK, move on.
● Be prepared. Take medicines that can ease your symptoms. These won’t cure whatever disease you’ve 80 . But they will help with the pain when there’s no place to rest and recover.
With these tips in mind, you’re ready to dig in! Street food is part of the travel adventure; don’t be afraid to try something different. You never know – you might discover a new favourite dish.
75. A) taste B) case C) habit D) impression
76. A) empty B) full C) upset D) strong
77. A) again B) for free C) instead D) as well
78. A) washed B) planted C) boiled D) served
79. A) finally B) suddenly C) quickly D) recently
80. A) depended on B) picked up C) looked for D) grown up
C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分）
Moving out, moving back
In the countries all over the world，people are leaving the countryside in huge numbers to find jobs in the cities．They leave b 81 the countryside is much poorer than the city and often there isn’t much work there. S 82 such as transport, entertainment, hospitals and schools are usually much better in cities than they are in the country．They hope that their lives will improve when they move to the city.
But in the big cities of Europe and America – London, Paris. New York, people are moving out of the city. These are usually families who have some money, and want to live a quieter life. They get t 83 of the noise and dirt of the city, the crowded streets, crowded trains and buses. They don’t want to sit in traffic any more. They want a house with a garden, and clean air that isn't p 84 .
So they move out. Some don't go very far, just a little way out of the city, to the towns near the cities. O 85 people move to the real countryside, with sheep and cows and green fields! There, they start their new lives and try to make new friends.
Not all those who move from the city to the countryside are happy. After two or three years, many people who have done this feel that it was a big m 86 . They don't make as much money and there isn't much to do. Country people are very different and aren't always very friendly.
As a result, quite a lot of people who have moved to the countryside move back to the city. “It's w 87 to see crowds in the streets and cinema lights” they say. “I'm so glad I'm back in the city!”
D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分)
“More young people should study Science”, Hazel Wallace, a Science teacher from London, said at a conference for young scientists last weekend. “More young people should take Science subjects at school and study them at university,” she said. “Scientists can change the world and can improve life for everyone. We also need more people who want to teach science and do scientific research.”
But there was bad news from Professor George Benson, a research scientist and university Science teacher, who was also at the conference. “Science courses at university are very good,” he said, “but there’s a real problem with Science teaching in schools. One in three people who teach Physics to 15-and 16-year-olds don’t have a physical degree. Not enough people are studying Science at university and this means that there are not enough science teachers.”
Mrs Wallace didn’t agree. “It’s true that the number of Science pupils fell between 2000 and 2010,” she said. “But now the numbers are rising again. The number of students who take Science subjects at school is much higher now than it was five years ago.”
Professor Benson was certain that numbers were still too low and added, “There’s still a problem with science lessons in schools. Most young people think that Science is boring or difficult or both. We have to find ways to interest 12-16 year olds in studying Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Old-fashioned teaching methods have to change. We must spread the news that Science is very important, but it can also be fun.”
88. What does Hazel Wallace do?
89. Who was the conference for?
90. The number of science pupils is falling, isn’t it?
91. According to Benson, what can teachers do to make Science lessons more interesting?
92. What might be the topic of the conference?
93. Will you choose Science as your major at university? Why or why not? (Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
Ⅶ. Writing (作文): (共20分)
94. Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “Haze weather in Shanghai”. ( 以“上海的雾霾天”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。)
提示：近来人们深受雾䨪天气的困扰，学习、工作、出行等都受到了不同程度的影响。请简单描述一下雾䨪天气给你带来的烦恼或不便，并谈谈你的建议或希望。
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