1、 1 / 102015-2016 学年第一学期荔湾区期末初三统考试卷一、语法选择（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1-15 小题所给的 A、B 、C 和 D 项中选出一个最佳选项。Many, many years ago most people did not have beautiful books. Some families did not have books at all. The people _1_ did have books had only a few.Instead of _2_ books, people told st
2、ories. They would remember things _3_ happened to them and would retell these tales to friends.Some stories you read in books today _4_ to children many years ago by their fathers and mothers. _5_ those girls and boys grew up, they, in turn, told their children the same tales.Sometimes the stories c
3、hanged as one man told _6_. That is why today there are different beginnings and different endings to the same folk tales. You _7_ different names for all kinds of characters in the different versions(版本) of the tales. In this way the stories almost seem _8_ different ones and not your favorite tale
4、s at all.Some people _9_ stories. They would suppose _10_ things which had happened could not really have happened. Such people became _11_ as storytellers.In many of the tales, animals did the talking. In others, good men came to help bad men. Strange, exciting things _12_. The different ideas made
5、 interesting stories.Some of the early tales, _13_ them Mother Goose verses were told in rhyme. The poems were learned by boys and girls at home and at school.What Mother Goose rhymes do you know and remember? Do you think there was _14_ a Mother Goose? Mother Goose stories and rhymes are _15_ good
6、ones that we read and enjoy them today, years after they were first told.1. A. which B. whom C. who D. when2. A. read B. to read C. reads D. reading3. A. who B. that C. what D. where4. A. tell B. told C. was told D. were told5. A. When B. Though C. While D. Which6. A. other B. another C. the other D
7、. the others 7. A. even find B. even found C. will even find D. would even find8. A. is B. are C. will be D. to be9. A. made in B. made up C. made of D. made from10. A. that B. what C. when D. where11. A. know B. knew C. known D. to know12. A. happen B. happened C. are happened D. were happened13. A
8、. in B. of C. among D. between14. A. real B. really C. to be real D. to be really15. A. such B. so C. such a D. so many2 / 10二、完形填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在 1625 小题所给我的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You s
9、hould not be upset _16_ your English friends dont invite you home. _17_ doesnt mean they dont like you. Dinner parties usually start _18_ 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11p.m. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. Its polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine _19_ a gift.Usually t
10、he evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the _20_ on the wall. But rememberits not polite to ask how much things _21_.In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their gue
11、sts.Youll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then youll _22_ meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert, followed by _23_. Its polite to finish _24_ on your plate and to take more if you want it.Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, _25_ write them a short“t
12、hank you“ letter. British and American people like to say “thank you“ all the time!16. A. if B. after C. before D. since17. A. He B. She C. It D. Its18. A. from B. between C. at D. in19. A. for B. like C. as D. with20. A. clothes B. pictures C. windows D. hats21. A. cost B. spend C. pay D. hate22. A
13、. buy B. have C. need D. give23. A. water B. tea C. coffee D. juice24. A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing25. A. and B. but C. also D. or3 / 10三、阅读（共两节 满分 45 分）第一节 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）AMost young boys dont like growing flowers and watering them. But for 16-year-old Angus, work
14、ing in the garden isnt just a hobby it has changed his life.Angus has a special illness and his IQ is lower than a normal boy. Six months ago, he started learning how to grow flowers. Now, he spends hours in the garden growing flowers, watering and looking after them. “Before working in the garden,
15、it was difficult for Angus to concentrate in class and sometimes he didnt want to go to school,” said his mother Kim. “Now he cant wait to go to school and he is happy every day. We can see Angus is able to work in a garden center in the future,”Research shows that working in the garden improves men
16、tal and physics health. In the past, soldiers in Egypt treated their mental problems after war by working in the garden. Even now, some doctors advise people to work in the garden to treat their mental health problems. And doctors also advise young people like Angus to work in the garden.The lives o
17、f hundreds of children in Britain with special needs, like Angus, have been changed by this special kind of education. When working in the garden, children have a chance to learn a lot of important skills, such as how to work with other people and how to take care of plants. Besides, the children be
18、come more confident after working in the garden.26. Augus began to _ half a year ago.A. need special helpB. learn how to grow flowersC. have a special illnessD. learn how to change his life27.After working in the garden, Augus _.A. likes to go to school B. works in a garden center C. follows his mot
19、hers advice D. doesnt go to school any more28. Which of the following is TRUE about working in the garden?A. Doctors advise all of the young people to work in the garden.B. Research shows that the lives of all children have been changedC. The method was used to treat health problems a long time ago.
20、D. The method can be used to treat physical problems.29. The underlined word in the third paragraph probably means _ in Chinese.A. 身体的 B.心脏的 C. 皮肤的 D. 精神的30. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. How to take care of flowers.B. How to get a chance to learn things.C. Advantages of working in the
21、 garden for children.D. The activities children can do in a garden.4 / 10BWarwick New York HotelThis hotel offers you stylish(时尚的) rooms in a quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from some of New Yorks business streets. Its small. Family-owned hotel with 16 rooms. They provide not only comfortable
22、rooms but also warm smiles and friendly greetings.The Westpark InnThe Westpark has 90 rooms and is close to Manhattan tourist centers. The hotels rooms have been recently painted. On the Internet many travelers say it is below the usual standard(标准的) and should be avoided. If you want to save money,
23、 you may have a try.The Affinia HotelThe Affinia is a good choice for experienced business travelers, families and international visitors. The 80 guest rooms are stylish and modern with good furniture. Guests who need more space might like the hotels rooms. All the rooms have a kitchen.The 60 Thomps
24、onThe 60 Thompson, with 100 beautiful guest rooms, is a stylish hotel in the heart of SoHo. Good use of dark wood and full-wall leather（皮革）headboards give the hotel warmth. Guests can enjoy fine food in the hotelsKittichhai restaurant and cocktails at Thoms Bar.31. Which of the hotels does NOT have
25、stylish guest room?A. The Affinia Hotel B. The Westpark InnC. Warwick New York Hotel D. She complained her father.32. The difference between Warwick New York Hotel and others is that _.A. its a family-owned hotel B. it offers comfortable rooms B. C. its rooms are stylish and modern D. its far from b
26、usiness centers33. Some people suggest not choosing the Westpark Inn because _.A. it has a bad position B. its close to business centers C. it is below the usual standard D. its rooms have been recently painted34. How many guest rooms are there in the Affinia Hotel?A. 16. B. 80. C. 90. D. 100.35. Fo
27、r which of the four men is the 60 Thompson the best choice?A. Mark is a worker and wants to save money.B. Clement loves art and enjoys delicious food and wine.C. Simon wants to enjoy family-cooked meals with his family.D. David only likes walking to New Yorks business street from the hotel.5 / 10CTw
28、enty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I saw a small woman in her eighties standing before me. I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the ca
29、r.She kept thanking me for my kindness. “Its nothing,“ I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.“Oh, youre such a good man.“ She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?“Its not the shorte
30、st way,“ I answered quickly.“Oh, Im in no hurry,“ she said. “Im on my way to a hospice (临终医院). I dont have any family left. The doctor says I dont have very long time.“ I quietly shut off the meter (计价器). For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had onc
31、e worked, the neighborhood where she had lived. Sometimes she asked me to slow down in front of a special building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. At dawn, she suddenly said, “Im tired. Lets go now.“We drove in silence to the address she had given me.“How much shall I give y
32、ou?“ she asked.“Nothing,“ I said.“You have to make a living,“ she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,“ I answered.Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly and said, “You gave an old woman a little moment of happiness.“36. The story happened _.A. one night t
33、wenty years ago B. at 2:30 in the afternoon twenty years agoC. when the driver was twenty D. when the old lady walked toward the car37. The old lady went through the city because _.A. she wanted to show she knew the city very wellB. she didnt want to reach the hospice earlyC. she wanted to see some
34、places for the last timeD. she let the driver earn more money38. Why did the taxi driver not get any money from the old woman?A. He wanted to help her. B. He shut off the meter by mistake.C. Others had paid him. D. He was in a hurry to take other passengers.39. Which is NOT true according to the pas
35、sage?A. It took them 2 hours to drive through the city.B. The old lady was the writers relative.C. The writer made a living by driving a taxi.D. The old lady got happy because of the writers kindness.40. What can we learn from the story? A. Giving is always for returning.B. People should respect the
36、 old.C. People should learn to thank for others help.D. An act of kindness can bring people pleasure.6 / 10(D)People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions using the word “mouth.”For example, if
37、you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say “Do not bad mouth me.” Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member that they later regret because it hurts that persons feelings. Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to tell. The speaker might s
38、ay: “I really put my foot in my mouth this time.” If this should happen, the speaker might feel down in the mouth. In other words, he might feel sad for saying the wrong thing.Another situation is when someone falsely claims another person said something. The other person might protest: “I did not s
39、ay that. Do not put words in my mouth.”Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. There is an expression for this, too. You might say such a person, “was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from hand to mo
40、uth. This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food.Parents might sometimes withhold sweet food from a child as a form of punishment for saying bad things. For example, if a child says things she should not say to her parents, she might be describ
41、ed as a mouthy child. The parents might even tell the child to stop mouthing off.But enough of all this talk. I have been running my mouth long enough.41. In what kind of situation will a person say “Do not bad mouth me.”?A. When he feels down. B. When he feels sad.C. When he is said bad things to.
42、D. When he feels disappointed.42. If a person feels sorry for what he has said, he might say “_”.A. Do not bat mouth me B. I really put my foot in my mouth this time.C. Do not put words in my mouth. D. Stop mouthing off.43. If a person lives from hand to mouth, he is _.A. poor B. rich C. lazy D. har
43、d-working44. What does the last underlined sentence mean?A. I have run a long way. B. I have stopped talking.C. I have learned a lot D. I have talked too much45. What is the passage mainly about?A. People use their mouths for many things.B. There are many different mouths in English.C. There are man
44、y expressions about “mouth” in English.D. People make good use of “mouth”.7 / 10第二节：阅读填空（共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It is fun being a vet. _46_, every day is different! It all depends on what is wrong with the animals that come in.At my clinic, I work long days on Mo
45、ndays, Wednesday and Fridays, and short days onTuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Sunday is my day off so I can spend some time with my family._47_ My clerk opens the door, turns on some music, and makes everyone a cup of tea or coffee. My assistant cleans and feeds the animals. The phones start to ri
46、ng, and people make appointments. This is a very busy time of day!At 9 am, pet owners start to arrive with their sick pets. Appointments take up the whole morning. _48_ I dont examine any new sick animals. I use these two hours to have lunch and do all my paperwork.At 2 pm, I start to see sick anima
47、ls again. At 5pm, three students from a local school who love animals arrive to help out. _49_ I am always happy to see their smiling faces!From 5 pm to 7 pm, I continue to see sick animals. Then, at 7 pm we close our doors and the clean-up begins! We tidy the clinic and feed and clean the animals O
48、f course, we also stroke (轻抚) them and give them hugs !Then, we turn off the lights and go home. _50_Im very happy being a vet, though unexpected things sometimes happen!A. I like it because although it is hard workB. At midday, I stop for two hours.C. My day at my clinic begins at 7 am.D. This is the type of the day I want to have.E. They are very kind and warm-hearted.四、写作（共三节，满分 35 分）第一节 单词拼写（共 6 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 6 分）根据下列句子以及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。 （每空只限写一词） 。51. The young man was b _ e
