1、上宝中学 2016 学年第二学期初二英语月考试卷Part 2 Vocabulary and GrammarII. Choose the best answer.26. With a wave of his hand, the magician made the rabbit vanish.A. /27. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from others?A. Its time to buy our differences and be friends again.B. Ill be
2、t my bottom dollar that the train will be late again.C. He took the measure of the cliff before he climbed it.D. You are asking for trouble when you behave in that way.28. We didnt perform a _experiment of the _change of copper. Instead, the _teacher asked us to dictate the _symbols.A. chemistry, ch
3、emistry, chemical, chemicalB. chemical, chemical, chemistry, chemistryC. chemistry, chemical, chemistry, chemicalD. chemical, chemistry, chemical, chemistry29. Your hometown is really nice! The air quality is as good as _of Sanya.A. it B. one C. that D. those30. We could hear their voice growing fai
4、nter as they walked down the road. What does the word in Italics mean?A. stronger B. smaller C. more tired D. weaker31. These plants provide forty percent of the countrys electricity.Which of the following word has the same meaning as the word in Italics?A. works B. factory C. work D. trees32. _of m
5、y classmates _sports.A. Two thirds/ likes B. Two thirds/ like C. Two third/ like D. Two three/ likes33. Sometimes things dont _the way we think theyre going to.A. turn up B. turn out C. turn to D. turn over 34. The volunteers _a lot of help to the community in the past ten years.A. offered B. will o
6、ffer C. are offering D. have offered35. Mr. Baker needs _money to buy a new flat.A. large amount of B. quite a lotC. a large number of D. huge amounts of36. After people use the water, it goes to _.A a sewage plant B. a power stationC. a pump D. a water treatment works37. We take the water from the
7、river which runs under the hill by machine.The underlines parts can be replaced by _.A. pour B. pump C. release D. push38. The temperature _to just over zero centigrade, so I wont _at your house after the concert.A. drops, drop on B. drops, drop in C. falls, drop on D. falls, drop over39. It is beli
8、eved that those who _lessons _great concentration are more likely to be top ones.A. have, on B. have, in C. attend with D. attend over40. The crew decided to crazy on with the work_ the poor weather and hard condition.A. according to B. regardless of C. in addition to D. in terms of41. She was surel
9、y not the first or the last _the airport that day.A. to reach B. reaching C. had reached D. reached42. The city _when I was still a kid has become a shopping paradise.A. where I stayed in B. I stayed C. in that I stayed D. I stayed in43. I hope _.A. me to have an one-year study trip in Britain.B. I
10、can have an one-year study trip in Britain.C. me to have a one-year study trip in Britain.D. I will have a one-year study trip in Britain.44. A: Do you mind my smoking here?B: _. Look at the sign. It says, “No smoking!”A. Youre welcomeB. Youd better not C. Not at all D. No, I dont.45. A: Would you l
11、ike me to send the parcel for you?B: _Ive asked my cousin to send it.A. Yes, Id like to B. Thats a good idea.C. Yes, please D. No, thanksIII. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once.A. replied B. never C. little D. much E. outsideWhen I wa
12、s little. I often helped my mother plant our familys garden. As soon as spring came. We would be _46_, digging holes and pushing seeds into the earth. When I grew up, I didnt do any planting with her again. Mum _47_said anything about my decision until two years ago.When I was leaving home, she aske
13、d. “Would you please help me with my planting today?” “Oh, Mum had finished the planting. I didnt think _49_ about that day until nearly a year later.A. memories B. recording C. continue D. dealing with E. missMum suddenly lost her friend Sara who died of cancer. She went to see how the children. Da
14、vid and Rachel were _50_the loss of their mother. And then, I heard a story. When Sara was going to have her operation. She asked her husband, “What should I leave our children to remember as a symbol of my love?” Mum found out the answer from Rachel, “Mummy made me my own garden.” Sara planted some
15、thing for her children that would _51_to live after she was gone. The garden was a masterpiece.As I heard Saras story, I realized the true power of a garden. It was not-only about digging hotels and throwing in some seeds, but also about creating some great _52_together. I wouldnt ever _53_the plant
16、ing day again.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their suitable forms.54. This spring is very cold, the temperature remained below _point throughout the day. (freeze)55. The diamond on her bracelet is actually man-made, so it is a piece of _ jewelry. (value)56. After working the whol
17、e day we really enjoy relaxing at home that can _ our life more glorious. (beautiful)57. When I drove on the high way. I found some fog _signs had been put up with flashing yellow lights. (warn)58. In the experiment, the students are asked to prove the _ of copper. (pure)59. The place is nationally
18、known for its melons and fruit, especially its _ grapes. (seed)60. Advances in medical science have made it possible to cure many so-called _diseases. (cure)61. If you take my advice to have the operation, you may experience some minor _ during the treatment. (comfortable)V. Rewrite the following se
19、ntences as required.62. Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. (改为一般疑问句)_ Foreign governments supply arms _ rebels.63. He must have finished the assignment carefully last night. (反意疑问句)He must have finished the assignment carefully last night, _ _?64. What do you mean by asking such a qu
20、estion? (同意句转换)What do you mean by _ _ _?65. The robbers speed through the American southwest with the law hot on their heels. The announcer reported. (合并为一句)The announcer _that the robbers _through the American southwest with the law hot on their heels. 66. The fragrance of bacon woke him up on tha
21、t Saturday morning. (改为被动语态)He _ _ up by the fragrance of bacon on that Saturday morning.67. After travelling on the rough mountain road for a whole month, the car needed to be repaired.After travelling on the rough mountain road for a whole month, the car _ _.68. seriously, who, the, everyone, symp
22、athy, man, for, felt, was, injured (连词成句)VI. Complete the sentences. 69. Daisy was brushing her teeth and the tap was on. Water was _ and _. (课文原句)70. I was dirty after my _ so they took me to _. They gave me _ and _. (课文原句)71. 随着科技的发展，凤能被用来给污水处理发电。72. 这个不耐烦的记者认为告诉观众背景知识是在浪费时间。Part 3 Reading and Wri
23、ting.VII. Reading comprehension.A. Choose the best answer.We have designed all our bank cards to make your life easier.How to use your NatWest Service cardAs a Switch card, it lets you pay for all sorts of goods and services, whenever you see the Switch logo. The money comes straight out of your acc
24、ount, so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money (or an agreed overdraft(透支) to cover it. It is also a cheque guarantee(担保) card for up to the amount shown on the card. And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 cash machines across the UK.How to use your
25、NatWest Cash cardYou can use your Cash card as a Sulo card to pay for goods and services wherever you see the Solo logo. It can also give you access to your account and your cash from over 31,000 cash machines nationwide. You can spend or withdraw(提取) what you have in your account, or as much as you
26、r agreed overdraft limit.Using your card abroadYou can also use your Service card and Cash card when youre abroad. You can withdraw cash at cash machines and pay for goods and services wherever you see the Cirrus or Macstro logo displayed. We take a commission charge(手续费) of 2.25% of each cash withd
27、rawal you make (up to 4) and a commission charge of 75 pence every time you use Maestro to pay for goods or services. We also apply a foreign-exchange transaction fee of 2.65%.How to use your NatWest Credit CardWith your credit card you can do the following: Pay for goods and services and enjoy up t
28、o 56 days interest-free credit. Pay in over 24 million shops worldwide that display the Master card or Visa logos. Collect one AIR MILE for every 20 of spending that appears on your statement(结算单).(This does not include foreign currency or travelers cheques bought, interest and other charges.)74. Yo
29、u can probably get the article from a _.A. newspaper B. fiction C. magazine D. leaflet75. If you carry the Service Card or the Cash Card, _.A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wish.B. you can draw your money from cash machines conveniently.C. you can spend as much money as you like without
30、a limit.D. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK.76. If you withdraw 200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged _.A. 4 B. 4.5 C. 5.25 D. 5377. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A. You have to pay back with interest within 56 d
31、ays.B. You can use the card in any shop across the world.C. You will be charged some interest beyond two months.D. You will gain one air mile if you spend 20 on travellers cheques.78. The purposes of the passage is to show you how to _.A. pay for goods with your cards. B. use your cards abroad.C. dr
32、aw cash with your cards. D. play your cards right.B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage.“This Friday well have the yearly Egg Drop Challenge.” said our science teacher, Mr. Baker “You can work alone or with a partner.” My friend, Cassie, and I smiled at each other. We always wo
33、rked on projects together.The goal of the challenge was simple-to build a protective container to keep an egg from breaking when 79 the stadium wall.I made my sandwich that afternoon while waiting for Cassie. 80 the butter-cream gave me an idea.“1 have a brilliant design for our egg container!“ I sa
34、id when Cassie arrived. “We can protect the egg with some butter-cream. “Why not pit the egg in a basket with a parachute(降落伞) 81 ?“ Cassie rolled her eyes. “The parachute is better than that stupid idea. “I couldnt believe it. Of course wed had our little fights in the past, but shed never called a
35、ny of my ideas “stupid“ before.“Then Ill build mine and you build yours! “82 words had been out, our friendship was challenged.When Friday finally arrived, I had to 83 Cassies Egg Force One looked pretty good. Anyway, my Egg-cellent Egg Cream didnt look quite scientific. We kids carried our containe
36、rs up three stadium steps and dropped them over the side wall. Those whose eggs broke were out; those whose eggs survived walk three more steps and dropped them again. This would go on till the last egg broke.After four rounds, only Cassie and I were left. I let go of my box. I heard someone say “ew
37、“ after seconds. Had my egg broken? I raced down the 84 . The side walk was dotted with egg shells(蛋壳)from those failed drops. Finally I found my little Egg-cellent Egg Cream.“That looks like egg drop soup, Laura,“ Cassie said. She was holding her Egg Force One. My heart raced. Had she won? I looked
38、 at her basket. Empty. “My egg bounced out,“ she explained, pointing to a broken shell.“ A tie (平局 ) , “ Mr. Baker said.Cassie looked at me, and her glare 85 . I laughed. She smiled79. A. rolled down B. pushed against C. thrown at D. dropped over80. A. spreading B. Boiling C. Raking D. Holding81. A.
39、 following B. covered C. attached D. supported82. A. Since B. While C. But D. And83. A. explain B. deny C. admit D. prove84. A. steps B. way C. wall D. sidewalk85. A. returned B. remained C. increased D. softenedC. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.A few years ago, Maxine Bed
40、at looked in her closet. It was full of clothes, but she had nothing to wear. “That was b_86_ it was a closet full of fast fashion based on hyper-trends (超时尚 ) from one season to the next,” said Maxine.“Fast fashion” means clothes which are inexpensive but look like l_87_ designs from top fashion ho
41、uses. One reason for the success of the fast fashion is the r_88_ of the social media. A report found that Millennials (千禧一代) want to wear a v_89_ of clothes in the photos they post on social media. As a result, many businesses which offer trendy and low-cost clothes grow quickly.However, some Mille
42、nnials are not happy with the rise of fast fashion. Maxine was tired of always shopping for what was in style. I_90_, she wanted to buy fewer clothes she could wear over and over. So Maxine started a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. The clothes it sells often feature classic colors and s
43、hapes, and are made from natural materials.The international business H&M, one of the best-known fast fashion brands, has another approach to “slow fashion.” It has created a r_91_ program for clothes, which invites people to bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores. Shoppers who donate old c
44、lothes can receive a d_92_ on new things they buy. After that, H&M does several things with shoppers old clothes. Some of them are sold again. Some are turned into other useful items. And the rest (30)_(reduce) to fiber (纤维制品) that can be reused as building materials.Here (31)_(come) stylish but sus
45、tainable fashion. Are you ready to move over fast fashion?D. Answer the question.What are made with feathers and have been slowly making their way across the world for over 2000 years? Foot shuttlecocks! Called jianzi in China, the shuttlecock, as well as the sport, has many different names worldwid
46、e.Player of the popular game must keep the shuttlecock in the air using their feet or any other body part except their hands. Typically, a shuttlecock is made of four feathers attached to a weighted rubber pad or plastic disc. The feathers stabilize the shuttlecocks flight the air.Informal play can
47、take place anywhere. Some people practice on their own using short kids to keep the shuttlecock airborne. In group play, players propel the shuttlecock high through the air as they pass it from person to person. Besides keeping the shuttlecock off the ground, they want to show off their skills. Competitive play takes place on special courts, and players in team kick the shuttlecock over a net. Teams score points when the shuttlecock hits the ground on the opposing teams side of the net. Play is fast-paced and rigorous.Foot shuttlecock play began before the Han dynasty. It may have evolved fro
