1、1燕山 20092010 学年第一学期初四年级期末考试英 语 试 卷 2010.1考生须知1. 本试卷满分为 120 分，分为第一部分、第二部分及答题纸，共 12 页。2. 试题答案一律写在答题纸部分，在试题前或后面作答无效。2. 考生必须用蓝色或黑色钢笔、圆珠笔作答，字迹清楚整洁。第一部分 听力理解 （共 24 分）一听对话，选择与对话内容相符的图片。 （共 4 分，每小题 1 分） 1. A B C. 2. A B C 3. A B. C 4. A B C 2二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白内容，选择正确答案。 （共 12 分，每小题 1 分）听下面一段对话，完成第 56 小题。5. Wh
2、ere does this dialogue happen?A. In a shop. B. In the post office. C. At the cinema. 6. How much does the woman pay? A. 18 dollars. B. 10 dollars. C. 8 dollars. 听下面一段对话，完成第 78 小题。7. What is the womans name?A. Mary. B. Linda. C. Joan. 8. Where is the woman now?A. In New York. B. In Beijing. C. In Sha
3、nghai. 听下面一段对话，完成第 910 小题。9. What is Tony doing now? A. Watching a match. B. Playing basketball. C. Playing chess. 10. Why does Tony always stay healthy? A. Because he likes singing. B. Because he likes staying indoors. C. Because he likes doing outdoor activities. 听下面一段对话，完成第 1113 小题。11. What is th
4、e relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Brother and sister. C. Classmates. 12. Where does Helen work at weekends?A. At a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C. At other peoples home. 13. What does Bob usually do to get money for school? A. To buy fruits and vegetables for hi
5、s neighbor. B. To cut grass and water flowers for other people. C. To teach children in a school. 听下面一段独白，完成第 1416 小题。14. How do most of the children in the United States go to school? A. Riding bikes. B. On school buses. C. In their family cars. 15. How old are the children who are killed on their
6、way to school? A. Five to seven. B. Eight to ten. C. Eleven to twelve. 16. Why are children often hurt when they go to school and come home from school? A. Because they often hurry to get on or off the bus. B. Because they cant ride bikes safely. C. Because they dont know the traffic rules. 3三、听独白，根
7、据独白内容，记录关键信息。 （共 8 分，每小题 2 分） (17) _ is a good choice, such as a music club, a sports club or an art club. To be a volunteer, you can call (18)_ from Monday to Friday.Planning for a vacation. The “Meeting (19)_” program. You can also improve your (20)_.第二部分 语言知识运用（共 96 分）四、单项选择， （共 15 分，每小题 1 分）从下列各
8、题所给的四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. You went to see the movie last night, right? Thats right. I went with _ mother. A. I B. me C. my D. mine22. We often come to school at 7:00 _ the morning.A. at B. in C. on D. of23. Today, I have two _ and a cup of milk for breakfast. A. bread B. cups C. cake D. eggs 24. T
9、his kind of shampoo is much _than that one. A. expensive B. more expensive C. a little expensive D. most expensive25. Wheres the tin-opener? Oh, I _ it earlier, here it is. A. see B. will see C. saw D. have seen 26. I phoned you an hour ago, _ nobody answered. Sorry. I was cooking in the kitchen at
10、that time.A. but B. and C. so D. or27. _ you play the piano? No. But I can play the guitar. A. Can B. May C. Must D. Should28. _ do you get so much information for? Making a speech at the New Years party.A. Why B. Which C. What D. How29. Its quite _ outside, youd better wear your coat and scarf. A.
11、warm B. cold C. dark D. bright 30. Im going to play tennis if the weather _ nice this weekend.A. be will B. be C. is D. was431. I didnt see you last week. I had a bad cold. The doctor asked me _ at home for a week.A. stay D. staying C. stayed D. to stay32. Look, the bus is empty. There is _ on it.Gr
12、eat, we can have seats this time. A. nobody B. anybody C. somebody D. everybody 33. I havent seen Ann for days.She is on holiday. She _ France.A. has been to B. was going to C. has gone to D. goes to 34. Do you know _ the MP3 player last week? Sorry, I have no idea.A. how much she paid for B. how mu
13、ch did she pay forC. how much she will pay for D. how much will she pay for35. What should we do first if we want to make our town more beautiful? More trees _, I think.A. plant B. are planting C. have planted D. must be planted五、完形填空 （共 12 分，每小题 1 分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 It was a wi
14、nter morning, just before Christmas 2008. While most people were 36 up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to 37 his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as usual. After work, he returned to find his bike 38 . The bike, a b
15、lack Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to 39 his young family. And the bike was also used to get food, saving up 40 having to walk a long way from where we live. I was so 41 that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper a
16、nd told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area 42 to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a 43 to get to and from his job. It really is an honor（荣幸）that a stranger would go out of their way for someon
17、e they have never 44 before. People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of 45 from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading（传播）effect in our 46 because it strengthened our faith（信心） . And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too,
18、5can share with others. No matter how big 47 how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting. 36. A. starting B. warming C. cleaning D. getting37. A. ride B. carry C. take D. put38. A. missed B. repaired C. lost D. gone39. A. support B. help C. live D. save
19、40. A. of B. in C. from D. at41. A. happy B. sorry C. sad D. pity42. A. offered B. came C. wanted D. stayed 43. A. bus B. car C. tool D. way44. A. known B. met C. heard D. looked45. A. helpless B. kindness C. thankful D. happiness46. A. work B. studies C. lives D. family47. A. or B. and C. but D. of
20、 六、阅读理解。 （共 26 分，每小题 2 分）阅 读 下 面 四 篇 短 文 ,根 据 短 文 内 容 从 每 题 所 给 的 四 个 选 项 中 选 择 最 佳 选 项 。ASummer courses 2009San Diego Seaside College is offering one and two-week English summer courses for high school students from all over the world who want to improve their English. Classes are offered at five l
21、evels, from basic to advanced. Students will be tested when they arrive and placed in the level appropriate to their language ability. Each class has a maximum of 14 students. Tuition Fees (学费)One-week Course (July 26-August 1): $310 Two-week Course (July 26-August 8): $620 The full payment must be
22、received before the beginning of the courses.Accommodations （食宿）We provide housing, including breakfast & dinner, 7 days a week.Single room: $250 per week Twin room: $160 per person, per week You should reserve your accommodations before May 15 and all the accommodation fees must be paid in full bef
23、ore June 15. How to Apply（申请）Fill out an application form and send it to us at escsdc.edu. 6Come to our college this summer and make yourself shine at English. 48. How much should you pay for the tuition if you want to take the One-week Course?A. $160. B. $250. C. $310. D. $620. 49. When must the ac
24、commodation fees be paid? A. Before May 15. B. Before June 15. C. Before July 26. D. Before August 1. 50. If you take one of the courses, you can probably _.A. improve your English B. travel to other countries C. stay with a foreign family D. make yourself beautiful BEdson Arantes do Nascimento was
25、born in Brazil in 1940. At school he was called “Pele”. He says he does not know why, or even what the name means. But the name Pele soon became world famous. Many people believe that Pele was the greatest footballer of all time. He started playing for the local club when he was only 10 years old. A
26、ged 15, he moved to Santos, a big city club. At 16, he was playing for his country. In 1958, he was in the winning World Cup team (the youngest ever World Cup player). In 1970, he was in the team that won the World Cup for Brazil again. He finally stopped playing in 1977. In 1994, he was made Brazil
27、ian Minister for Sport. Pele was certainly an excellent player. He had wonderful control over the ball. Brave, clever, and able to run very quickly, he could kick with the same amount of skill with either foot. Not only that, when you watched him play, you could always see how much he enjoyed playin
28、g. Pele became very rich by the time he was 22, but he was shy and modest. He was always polite, and he was loved by both his teammates and the players in other teams. He worked hard to develop the game and to encourage young and often poor boys to work hard and do well. There is no better example f
29、or sportsmen and women today to copy. 51. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about? A. Peles character. B. Peles life as a footballer.C. Peles skill as a footballer. D. Peles country. 52. How many years did Pele play football? A. 17 years. B. 20 years. C. 22 years. D. 27 years. 53. What does the w
30、riter want to tell us? A. Only Brazilians can play football. B. Sports people should not be too clever.C. Sports people can learn from Pele.D. Footballers should have unusual names. 7CRemembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it. Recite and repeat in conversation.
31、When you hear a persons name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial. Ask the other person to recite and repeat. You can let other people help you remember their names. After y
32、ouve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort youre making to learn their names. Admit（承认） you dont know.Admitting that you cant remember someones name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them wi
33、ll feel sympathy if you say, “Im working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?” Use associations. Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair.” To rein
34、force （加固）your associations. Write them on a small card as soon as possible. Limit the number of new names you learn at one time. When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expe
35、ct you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later. Go early.Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. Thats fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive,
36、you can hear them being introduced to others - and automatic review for you. 54. If you cant remember someones name, you may _.A. tell him the truth B. tell him a white lie C. ask him for pity D. ask others to help you 55. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember _.A. all their name
37、s B. a few names first C. just their last names D. as many names as possible 56. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Tips on an important social skill. B. Importance of attending parties. C. How to make use of associations. D. How to recite and repeat names. D.Twenty years ago, I drove a tax
38、i for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger 8at 2:30 am. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long pause, the door opened. A
39、small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase. I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “Its nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers
40、 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 shortest way,” I answered quickly. “Oh, Im in no hurry,” she said. “Im on my way to a hospice（临终医院）. I d
41、ont have any family left. The doctor says I dont have very long.” I quietly reached over and turned off the meter（计价器）. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once
42、been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes shed ask me to slow down in front of a particular 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 do I
43、 pay you?” 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. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.” 57. Why was th
44、e building in darkness when the driver arrived? A. Because it was night time. B. Because there was no electricity.C. Because the woman liked darkness.C. Because the woman turned off the lights. 58. The old woman chose to ride through the city in order to _. A. show she was familiar with the city B.
45、see some places for the last time C. let the driver earn more money D. reach the destination on time 959. The taxi driver did not charge（收费）the old woman because he _. A. wanted to do her a favor B. turned off the meter by mistake C. had received her payment in advance D. was in a hurry to take othe
46、r passengers 60. What can we learn from the story? A. Giving is always a pleasure. B. People should respect each other. C. An act of kindness can bring people great joy. D. People should learn to appreciate others concern.七、阅读短文，根据短文内容选择恰当的句子把短文补充完整。注意选项中有一个多余选项。(共 8 分，每小题 2 分)A. Some people say its
47、 a silly name for a dog but I like it.B. I live with my mom and my older sister.C. He goes everywhere with me. D. I like playing basketball with my friends after school. E. They are the best in the league.Hi, Jason, Great to hear from you! Id really like to be your pen pal. I think Internet pal is a better name, isnt it?Im the same age as you are and Im in Grade 9 at junior high school. 61 My mom works. Shes a nurse. My sister also goes to work, too, so I look after myself a lot of the time. My dad doesnt live with us but I se
