初三下半年开学考试英语题带答案和解析(2018-2019年浙江省台州市书生中学)

1. 完型填空 详细信息
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully _______ the coins that lay on the bed. $32 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was $100! How on earth was he going to get the _______ of the money?
He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was hard to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about _______ he could do. There was only one way to get money. He would have to find a job. _______ who would hire him and what could he do?
That was the _______ of James’s odd-job (零工) business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was _________ by all kinds of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, _______ cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the _______ of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the money increased and he knew that he would soon have enough for the bicycle he expected.
The day _______ came when James counted his money and found 104.32. He __________ no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode __________ home, looking forward to __________ his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard ________ for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more __________ he had bought it with his own money. He had achieved what he thought was __________, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.
【1】A.cleaned B.covered C.counted D.checked
【2】A.amount B.part C.sum D.rest
【3】A.how B.what C.why D.that
【4】A.Or B.So C.For D.But
【5】A.beginning B.introduction C.requirement D.opening
【6】A.similar B.ashamed C.peaceful D.surprised
【7】A.cleared out B.checked out C.cut out D.came out
【8】A.type B.number C.size D.color
【9】A.finally B.nearly C.normally D.regularly
【10】A.gave B.left C.took D.wasted
【11】A.patiently B.proudly C.silently D.tiredly
【12】A.showing B.explaining C.improving D.describing
【13】A.to apply B.to ask C.to look D.to work
【14】A.since B.if C.than D.though
【15】A.educational B.believable C.impossible D.international
2. 阅读理解 详细信息
Ning Hao and Xu Zheng have come together again to produce a new film-Dying to Survive(我不是药神)-as they returned to the summer movie season after 12 years.
This time, director Wen Muye joined the team after Ning recognized his talent for realistic themes. It was Ning Hao who handed Wen Muye the play and asked Xu Zheng to act in the leading role. The film is about Cheng Yong, played by Xu Zheng, a medicine salesman who becomes a hero by helping people get cheaper cancer medicine. The 117-minute film combines both laughter and tears together, showing the kindness of one man up against the reality of society.
"It's touching because it concentrates(专注) on the better side of people, and you can see how society changes, thanks to just one small act of kindness," said Xu Zheng at the film's premiere(首映) at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 2.
The movie is based on a true story-Lu Yong, who got cancer with in 2002, helped more than 1,000 patients get cheaper, unapproved (未经批准的)medicine from India.
Lu was invited to the movie's premiere,and after he watched the whole film, Lu said it shows what happens when people can't afford the high price of imported(进口的)medicine. He agreed with the message at the end of the movie that the situation was improving thanks to the recent efforts of government.
Actor Huang Xiaoming was also invited to the premiere, and he thought both the acting and the direction were fantastic. "Even though I'm not in the movie, as a filmmaker, I feel proud to watch this piece," he said.
【1】The film Dying to Survive is a story about ________.
A.Ning Hao B.Lu Yong C.Wen Muye D.Cheng Yong
【2】The underline word “touching” probably means ________.
A.moving B.sad C.boring D.excited
【3】Lu Yong is a ________ according to the text.
A.cancer patient B.film actor C.medicine salesman D.film-maker
【4】The passage mainly tells us about a ________.
A.famous director B.wonderful film C.kind of medicine D.medicine company
3. 阅读理解 详细信息
Have you ever had the flu(流感)? If you have, you know how bad it can make you feel. The flu virus is spread(传播) from person to person in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The flu virus attacks the body’s cells and changes into different forms. That is why people who have received the flu shot(流感疫苗接种) may still get ill with the flu. There are 3 types of the flu:
◆Type A viruses can infect people, birds, pigs, horses, seals, whales and other animals, such as avian flu or bird flu.
◆Type B viruses infect people and result in smaller outbreaks(爆发). People infected with type B viruses are often sent to hospital with higher death rates.
◆Type C viruses cause mild illness in humans without the onset of an epidemic(流行病).
Most people are familiar with the symptoms(症状) of the flu such as cough and fever, but they can be mistaken for a common cold. Most kids will get the flu during their school years. For most kids, the flu comes and goes, but for some, it can be a serious illness. Most kids get the flu in winter because germs(细菌) spread more easily when kids are always in the classroom.
The best way to stop from getting the flu is to wash your hands often, keep your hands to yourself, and go to your doctor for the flu shot(注射) or mist(喷雾). If you have the flu, get plenty of bed rest and drink lots of fluids. Most people recover from the flu in one to two weeks. Doctors often recommend flu vaccines(疫苗) for high risk groups such as young children, the elderly, those with chronic(慢性的) diseases, weak immune systems, or professionals working with high risk groups.
【1】What type of the flu can result in higher death rate?
A.Type A. B.Type B. C.Type C. D.All above.
【2】Some people who have received the flu shot may still get ill with the flu because________.
A.the flu is not easy to be treated B.the flu can spread from person to person
C.people are easy to catch a cold D.the flu virus may change into different forms
【3】In order to stop from getting the flu, we’d better not________.
A.always stay in the classroom B.wash your hands often
C.keep your hands to yourself D.get a flu shot or flu mist
【4】According to the passage, the writer probably agrees that________.
A.the flu can’t spread from one person to another easily
B.people who have received the flu shot won’t get ill with the flu
C.we can do nothing if we have the flu
D.students are easier to get the flu in the classrooms
4. 阅读理解 详细信息
In Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered important. Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they go to university.
Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish school. Although they are worried about their safety, many think that the advantages of independence and experience are worth the worries. Children are encouraged to be brave, independent and to explore the world on their own or with friends.
Young people also want to experience freedom and see what life is like on the other side. This other side could be the other side of the world or just the other side of life. For example, if they have a rich life, they may want to see how people in poor areas live.
A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to spend time thinking about what they want to do with their lives. A little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career decisions, especially when they are unsure about what they want to study.
Another reason for going straight after school is to get a break from studying before they start the next few years of university. So anywhere you travel in the world, you will meet young European people exploring the world.
So much of the world has been travelled and explored. The young people are now looking for more worthy experiences. Some of them work as volunteers to do something for the country they are visiting. Many gap year volunteers are now spending a few months teaching English in Thailand, helping feed giant pandas in China or building a well(井) in a village in Africa.
These young people’s wish to explore the world is an expression of the values of the societies that they are part of. Both discovering the world and making a positive difference in it are important parts of the Western mind.
【1】Which is NOT a reason for young people to take a gap year?
A. Young people want to take a break from studying.
B. Young people want to be sure about what to study.
C. Parents encourage them to be brave and independent.
D. Parents encourage them to live a free and wealthy life.
【2】Now a gap year volunteer might do something more valuable like .
A. experiencing different cultures
B. helping protect rainforests in Brazil
C. making friends with more people
D. enjoying traditional local food
【3】By taking a gap year, young people may .
A. stay with their parents all the time
B. make money for their further study
C. help change the world for the better
D. change the Western mind completely
【4】The purpose of writing this article is to .
A. show different opinions about gap year
B. offer readers information about gap year
C. discover new ways to take a gap year
D. tell young people when to take a gap year
5. 阅读理解 详细信息
Modern graffiti (涂鸦) began in big cities in the United States in the 1970s. In New York, young people wrote their names, or "tags"(标签), in pen on walls around the city.
One of the first "taggers" was a teenager called Demetrius. His tag was TAKI 183. He wrote his tag on walls and in stations in New York. He did it just for fun and he had never considered his behavior would have launched an amazing art campaign. Other teenagers saw Demetrius's tag and started writing their tags too. Soon, there were tags on walls, buses and trains all over New York.
Then, some teenagers started writing their tags with paint. Their tags were bigger and more colourful. Paint graffiti became very popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
In the 1990s and 2000s, a lot of graffiti artists started painting pictures. Some artists' pictures were about politics(政治). Other artists wanted to make cities beautiful and painted big, colorful pictures on city walls.
In some countries, writing or painting on walls is a crime. Sometimes, graffiti artists have problems with the police. In other countries, artists can draw and paint in certain places. For example, in Taiwan, there are 'graffiti zones' where artists can paint on walls. In Sao Paulo in Brazil, street artists can paint pictures on walls and houses. Their pictures are colorful and beautiful. Some tourists visit Sao Paulo just to see the street art!
In Bristol in the UK, there is a street art festival in August every year. Artists paint all the buildings in a street. Lots of people come to watch the artists and take photos. You can see exhibitions of street art in some galleries too. There have been exhibitions of street art in galleries in Paris, London and Los Angeles.
【1】How did graffiti probably begin in New York?
A.An artist drew a picture on the wall.
B.An art campaign about graffiti was held.
C.A teenager wrote his tag on walls and in stations.
D.Many teenagers gave out tags on buses and trains.
【2】What can we learn from the text?
A.The tags-writing has grown into a form of art.
B.Paint graffiti is the most popular type.
C.Street art is sure to attract more people in the future.
D.Street artists prefer to communicate with others online.
【3】Some graffiti artists paint pictures to________.
A.Indicate(表明) they were tired of the political life B.help beautify the city they are living in
C.change people’s outdated art values D.encourage the teenagers to love arts
【4】What does the text mainly tell us?
A.A young man with artistic ideas. B.The development of street art.
C.Why people like street art. D.How to become a street artist.
6. 阅读理解 详细信息
More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools(工具) as iPads are used in a lot of courses(学科), including language, history and science.
Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom. The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace. Some students might listen to a conversation only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same conversation again and again to understand it.
The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn, such as listening to stories and watching movies. The class has become much more interesting and creative.
There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can concentrate on the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored(分类) in their iPads and are easy to find. Some students spend more time studying now.
Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are bad for students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate(分隔) students from each other.
However, technologies are already a part of most students’ day-to-day lives. As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.
【1】In the second paragraph, the underlined phrase “at their own pace” probably means ________.
A.according to their own B.without their teachers’ help
C.about whatever they like D.in their parents’ hope
【2】The writer tells the disadvantages in using iPads in ________.
A.Paragraph 3 B.Paragraph 4 C.Paragraph 5 D.Paragraph 6
【3】The writer probably agrees that ________.
A.teachers can control students’ learning B.exam results depend a lot on new technologies
C.technology in education has a bright future D.students spend more time in studying
【4】What is probably the best title for the passage?
A.New Technology Changes Learning B.No Teachers for Learning
C.A Change in Language Learning D.The Progress in Technology
7. 选词填空 详细信息

cover, two, say, drink, knife, we, exact, sleep, hard, beside


【1】To my surprise, their house looked similar to ________ .
【2】The _______ you work, the more progress you will make.
【3】You can’t drive if you’re ________ because it’s against the law.
【4】It is ________ that my best friend has gone to New York.
【5】He still got lost although it was his ___________ time to come to the city.
【6】Astronauts use __________, forks and spoons when they are in space.
【7】Would you tell me about that as ___________ as you can?
【8】Tom’s sister was right _________ him, helping him to try again.
【9】We ___________ that our bag had been stolen and we called the police at once.
【10】Now I am feeling really ____________ because I stayed up late.

8. 短文填空 详细信息
Have you ever seen Wolf Warrior 2? Like a storm, the movie quickly swept 【1】(穿过) the whole country in the summer of 2017. It has received much 【2】(注意) and positive reviews after it was shown in China and oversea markets 【3】(包括) Australia and the US.
His movie has made history. The big success of the movie has brought him a lot of 【4】 (名声). For Wu Jing, it is something he could never 【5】(想象). Now he is no 【6】(疑问) the hottest 【7】(导演) in China.
This movie was a dream 【8】(项目). Before he made this movie, he was only an actor and worked hard for years. To film it, he led his team several 【9】 (非洲的) countries and they experienced many accidents and problems. He almost lost his life at sea. The strong-willed man kept going and believed it was all risks, anyway.
Wu’s hard work paid off. “I will 【10】(继续) to work hard to make more great movies for Chinese audience,” said Wu Jing.
9. 短文填空 详细信息
All of us may meet with the situation—stepping in chewing gum(口香糖) on the ground. It’s quite annoying. 【1】 piece of good news comes—the Dutch fashion and shoe company Explicit Wear is hoping 【2】 (solve) the problem. According to the plan, more than 3 【3】 (million) pounds of gum falls on Amsterdam’s ground each year. It 【4】 (take) the city government millions of dollars to clean it up. To put it into good use, the company manages to invent limited-edition(限量款) shoes for adults. The shoes are made from recycled gum. Nearly 2.2 pounds of gum is used in every four pairs of shoes. The map of Amsterdam is printed 【5】 the bottom of the shoes. The design is meant to tell people the importance of 【6】 (protect) the environment.
The shoes will 【7】 (sell) in June at the price of $332. The shoes can be ordered now. Customers can have two choices—the pink ones 【8】 the black ones.
There is no question that wearing 【9】 (they) is quite fashionable. The designer strongly believes the shoes will be quite popular.
【10】 a wonderful invention!
10. 任务型阅读 详细信息
Did you have any interesting dreams last night? Do you know everyone dreams? But not everyone remembers their dreams. A person can usually have up to seven dreams a night, and each dream usually lasts from 10 to 40 minutes.
Why do we dream? Scientists believe that we dream to remember because dreams come from our memories and they tell us a lot about ourselves. They also help us learn from the past and even help us solve problems.
Different dreams mean differently to people. For example, if you dream about flying, you are probably quite happy. This is a good time in your life. You may feel that other people see you as a leader. And when you dream that you didn’t study for a test, it usually means you are worried about an important thing coming in your life

Dreams

facts about dreams

a. everyone dreams, but not all 【1】
b. can have 【2】 dreams a night.
c. each lasts from 10 to 40 minutes

【3】 dream

a. to remember
b. to solve problems

examples of 【4】

flying=probably feel quite 【5】
didn’t study for a test=usually worry about an important thing

11. 书面表达 详细信息
临近毕业之际,班会课上以“My Speech at the School Leavers’ Party”为题,在班级中发言。请结合内容提示,写一篇发言稿。
内容提示:
1. How are you feeling while giving the speech?
2. Who do you want to say thanks to?
3. Why do you want to thank them?
4. Your wishes for the future.
注意:
1. 文章必须包括提示全部内容,可适当增加;
2. 词数:80-100;
3. 发言稿的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
4. 文中不得出现真实校名和人名。
My Speech at the School Leavers’ Party
Dear teachers and classmates,
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That’s all.Thank you.