1、1新竹园中学 2010 学年度第二学期初三英语双周考 (III ) (满分 150 分，考试时间 100 分钟)Part 1 Listening (第一部分 听力)I. 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 DE F G1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _II. 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）: (10 分)7. A
2、. Room 204 B. Room 205 C. Room502 D. Room 4028. A. An artist B. A judge C. An assistant D. A businesswoman9. A. At seven B. At twenty to seven C. At twenty past six D. At half past six10. A. The boy B. The girl C. Nobody D. The boy and the girl11. A. At school B. In the classroom C. At the library D
3、. In a bookshop12. A. He played football yesterday. B. He did his homework yesterday.C. He reviewed his lessons all night yesterday D. He stayed in bed all day yesterday.13. A. Eleven B. Nine C. Ten D. Eight14. A. On June 2nd B. On July 2nd C. On June 22nd D. On July 22nd15. A. The girl has returned
4、 it to the boy。 B. The boy has thrown it away.C. Not here any more. D. On the desk.16. A. Make a kite. B. Make a puddingC. Help Mum to make a kite. D. Help Mum to make a pudding.III. 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
5、“F”表示): ( 7 分)17. Some people like animals and often play with them.218. The pet hospitals are very busy nowadays.19. The pets in the future will be much smaller because people will live in much smaller space.20. Robots cant be pets in the future because they will bark and chew on things.21. Its imp
6、ossible in the future to own a lion as a pet.22. Lots of people lost their pets when they were traveling.23. Maybe you will be able to order a pet in the hotel. IV. Listen and fill in the blanks of the passage 根据你听到的内容，完成下列短文填写，每空格限填一词): (7 分)Many people have to work on the weekend. Some people dont
7、 mind. Others think it is 24_. Graham Coates who worked in an office in Brighton, 25_, thinks that working on the weekend can be dangerousOn 26_, May 24, 1986, he went to the office to do some work. When he got in the elevator to go home, it stopped between floors. Mr. Coates could not get out of th
8、e elevator. He started to shout, but no one 27_ him because it was a holiday that day. Nobody would come to work until Tuesday! So he had to wait until one of his coworkers came to work and found him. Without any food or drink, Mr. Coates ended up 28_ for most of the time.Early on Tuesday morning, t
9、he vice president of the 29._ came into work and found the elevator was not working. When the elevator was opened, Mr. Coates came out cold, weak, and tired. He had been in the elevator for 30_ hours！Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar (第二部分 词汇和语法)V. Choose the best answer: (选择最恰当的答案)：(26 分)31. Mr. Smith
10、cant believe that the problem was worked out by _girl.A. an 8-years-old B. a 8-year-old C. 8 years old D. an 8-year-old32. John together with his parents _along the river every morning.A. run B. is running C. runs D. are running33. About _ the students in our grade come from rich families. A. hundre
11、d B. hundreds of C. two hundred D. two hundred of34. A: _ times has your brother been to Paris?B: Twice.A. How often B. How many C. How soon D. How long35. _useful advice you have given to me!A. What a B. What C. How a D. How36. Work harder, _you wont make greater progress.A. but B. and C. or D. so3
12、7. Its too noisy. Please _the TV a bit.A. turn off B. turn on C. turn down D. turn over38.We all felt _after we watched the _football match.3A. exciting, excited B. excited, exciting C. exciting, exciting D. excited, excited39.Its nearly one year _Mr. Zhu taught us English.A. after B. for C. since D
13、. when40. Our class teacher asked me _during the winter holidays.A. where I have been B. where have I goneC. where I had been D. where I had gone41.The naughty boy is often told _too much time in playing video games.A. not to spend B. not spend C. dont spend D. doesnt spend42.The radio reported that
14、 the water in the Huangpu River _quickly because of the heavy rainA. rises B. was raised C. was risen D. rose43. The dying man opened his mouth and _something, but he failed at last. A. tries saying B. tried to say C. tries to say D. tried saying44. There are many tall buildings on _side of the Peop
15、les Square.A. either B. both C. every D. all45.The teacher came into the classroom with a book in one hand and a recorder in his _hand.A. another B. other C. the other D. one46. He said his father _ Shanghai for about two weeks. A. has left B. had been away C. had been away from D. had gone to47. Li
16、ttle Hua Hua is made _heavy work every day by her step-mother.A. to do B. do C. doing D. does48. Youd better not come to school late again, _?A. would you B. had you C. did you D. hadnt you49. The round cake _the moon is called a moon cake. A. like B. is like C. likes D. looks like50. Mary is taller
17、 than _in her class.A. any other boy B. any boy C. any boys D. any other boys51. Oh, my God! I _my umbrella in the taxi just now.A. forget B. forgot C. left D. have left52. The Wenchuan Earthquake happened _the afternoon of May 12, 2008.A. on B. in C. at D. to53. The teacher asked Mike _he needed an
18、y help.A. whether B. what C. that D. which54. His beautiful singing _the clouds _in the sky.A. made, moving B. stopped, moving C. stopped, from moving D. made, to move55. A: Look! This skirt is beautiful. B: _?A. Why not trying it on B. why not try on itC. Why not trying on it D. Why not try it on56
19、. Whats the matter with the girl? She looks rather_.4A. happily B. unhappy C. exciting D. sadlyVI. 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) （8 分）57. The three _ work as doctors. (France)58. Mikes sister never goes to the swimming-pool because sh
20、e _swimming. (like)59. Its _of you not attend such a wonderful concert. (fool)60. Tim _went home that day because he failed to pass the English test. (happy)61. You mustnt go _the street when the red traffic light is on. (cross)62. A UN report said that the world population would pass six billion by
21、 the end of the _ century (世纪). (twenty)63. Boys and girls, please help _to the fish. Its delicious. (you)64.With the _of telephone services, its convenient to communicate with others. (develop)VII. Rewrite the sentences as required (根据所给要求，改写句子。每空格限填一词)：（12分）65. Marys never been to London. (改为反意疑问句
22、)Marys never been to London, _ _?66. The students wrote the compositions last Friday. (改为被动语态)The compositions _ _ by the students last Friday.67. Tom Sawyer thought that the boys would make fun of him. (保留原意基本不变)Tom Sawyer thought that the boys would _ _him. 68. We should use paper bags. We shouldn
23、t use plastics bags. (合并为一句) We should use paper bags _ _ plastics ones. 69. Mr. Zhu asked the boy, “Do you prefer to live in Pudong New Area ? ” (改为复合句)Mr. Zhu asked the boy _he _to live in Pudong New Area or not.70. My mother lay on the sofa for a short rest after she got home yesterday. (对划线部分提问)
24、_did your mother _for a short rest after she got home?Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读 写)VIII. Reading comprehension（阅读理解：（共 56 分）A. True or False（判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用 “T”表示，不符合的用“F” 表示） （7 分）What do you usually do during your lunch break? Bury your head in your textbooks? Or play outside? This may
25、 make you tired for the rest of the day! Some Shanghai students have a better idea. They enjoy “happy lunch break”. In one school in Shanghai, students take part in colourful activities in their lunch break. On every Thursday, there is a show called “Shining Star 30”! In 30 5minutes, you can see Lat
26、in dancing, saxophone playing and folk-dancing. Some students also become cheerleaders. Jane used to act in an English “Shuanghuang (双簧)” play about the birth of airplanes. “Shuanghuang” is a two-men comic show. She played one of the Wright Brothers (they invented the first working airplane).“Its fu
27、n. I feel fresh when I go back to class,” she said. In “English Corner”, students talk in small groups about things theyve learned in class. They also speak about football and music. “Its much better than reading books,” said Tom. But some still think taking a nap(小睡) is the best way to relax. “Afte
28、r lunch, the blood runs from the head to the stomach. Too much work or play makes you tired.” said Wang Chongrun, a teenage health expert in Beijing, “Its not good for brain.”71. Doing your exercises after lunch may make you relaxed.72. Most of the students in Shanghai enjoy “happy lunch break”.73.
29、On every Thursday, “Shining Star 30” is shown. 74. No students are watching the show when it is showed.75. Some students think that a nap is the best way to relax.76. Only too much work is bad for the brain.77. The word “fresh” in the sentence “ I feel fresh when I go back to class” means very unhap
30、py. B. Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)：（7 分）When I saw a big handmade signboard “Welcome Yuxin” at the airport, I knew I had found a caring family at the other side of the world the United States.My host mom had already decorated my room for me. There was a doll on one side of the room, and
31、 a bookcase full of books on the other they had heard I loved reading. Mom had also prepared a keyboard for me, since she knew that I played the piano.My life in the family did not go so well at first. Because I am the only child in my family in China, I was not used to having two younger kids Zacha
32、ry and Grace running around me yelling (大喊大叫) all the time.Mom had a serious talk with me about this problem on a Sunday afternoon. She told me: “You cant just come home from school every day, go to your room and do your homework. You need to be a part of this family. You need to play with my kids f
33、or at least an hour.” This rule was very annoying (烦人的) at first. I did not have much experience playing with children.However, the more time I spent with the kids, the more I grew to love them. We played games and read books together. I even taught them Chinese. Thanks to Moms rule, I began to feel
34、 like I was really part of the family.Mom also inspired (启发) me to live a healthier life. She got up early every morning to go running. On weekends, she took the whole family to visit parks or go camping.I did not like sports much when I was back home, but now I love to join all kinds of sports. I a
35、m healthier and more confident too.With my American family, I found joy and laughter. I learned to live with energy and optimism (乐观) thanks to the care and responsibility of my loving American parents. 6-By Jiang Yuxin78. How many children are there in Yuxins family in China?A. one B. two C. three
36、D. four79. From Paragraph 2, we can see that _.A. the host mom was good at decorating roomB. Yuxin was fond of American dollC. the host mom tried hard to make Yuxin feel at homeD. Yuxin kept busy with a lot of hobbies.80. What led Yuxin to feel like she was really part of the family?A. Yuxins talks
37、with her host parents.B. Having to join in sports with the family.C. The host moms rule about playing with the kids.D. Enjoying weekends with the host family.81. What can we infer from the passage?A. Yuxins life with her American host family went very smoothly from the beginning.B. The host mom care
38、d about Yuxins overall development.C. The host familys two children didnt like Yuxin at all.D. Yuxin didnt notice what the host family did for her.82. The passage is mainly about _.A. the cultural differences Yuxin experienced in AmericaB. how Yuxin learned to get along with younger kids in AmericaC
39、. how much Yuxins caring host family in America changed herD. various difficulties Yuxin met in America83. How did the host mom influence Yuxin gradually?A. By words and by force.B. By words and by actions.C. By force and by behavior.D. By talking and by force.84. Which of the following statement is
40、 not true?A. Yuxin can play the piano.B. The host mon lives a healthier life and she goes running in the evening.C. Yuxin is used to living with the host family in the United States.D. Yuxin usually spends at least an hour playing with the kids every day.C. Choose the words or expressions to complet
41、e the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语，完成短文)：(共14分)He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many boys were after her, but nobody paid any_85_to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. So as not to appear rude, she went along.As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to
42、 say anything. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please _86_me some salt? Id like to put it in my coffee.”7The girl stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. curious, she asked, “Why salt with coffee?” He explained, “When I was a little boy, I l
43、ived near the sea. I liked playing in the sea I enjoyed its salty taste, it was like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my_87_ and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there.”She was deeply touched. A man who can _88_ that hes homesick must love his home and care abo
44、ut his family. He must be responsible. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood and her family . That was the start to their love story.They continued to date each other. She found that he met all her requirements . He was kind, warm, and careful. So they married and lived happily t
45、ogether. Every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the _89_ he liked it.After 40 years, he _90_ away and left her a letter which said, “ My dearest, please forgive my life-long lie. Remember our first date? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of sugar. But if I could live a sec
46、ond time, I would want for us to be together again, _91_ it meant that I had to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.”85. A. money B. attention C. visit D. respect86. A. lift B. take C. carry D. bring87. A. boat B. friend C. playmate D. childhood88. A. afford B. realize C. recognize D. admit89
47、. A. method B. style C. manner D. way90. A. moved B. passed C. died D. walked91. A. as if B. now that C. even if D. so thatD. 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，首字母已给出)：(共14分)“Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”. Have you ever w_92_ why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are l_93_?Of course not. In fact, the d_94_ in spelling was created b
