2025-2026年海南儋州初二下册期末英语试卷

1、He was about to tell me the secret _______ someone patted me on the shoulder.

A.that B.which

C.when D.until

2、—Hi, I’m Peter. Are you new here? I haven’t seen you around.

—Hello, Peter. I’m Bob. I just _______ on Monday.

A.start B.have started C.started D.had started

3、They _______ on the earth tens of thousands of years ago, _______ humans came into being and their future seemed secure at that time.

A.had lived, long before B.had lived, long ago

C.lived, long before D.lived, before long

4、We can ______ the two islands with a bridge.

A.unite B.connect C.relate D.combine

5、"If you find yourself wanting to bury your feelings deep inside you, don't do it. Instead express them in a responsible way." This advice encourages us to_______.

A.stand in others ' shoes B.seek to be understood

C.practice mirroring D.listen with our ears and heart

6、_________ in the northwest of China, Xi'an is seen as the birthplace of the country's civilization.

A.Locating B.Being located C.To locate D.Located

7、After the earthquake, the first thing the government did was to provide ______for the homeless families.

A. accommodation B. resources C. furniture D. recreation

8、________ with her fluent English, the manger offered Julie a job interview.

A．To impress

B．Impressing

C．Impressed

D．Being impressing

9、Anyone who wants to can call any timepiece a clock, but technically speaking, only _________ ones ring out the time actually deserve the name.

A.whatever B.whenever C.whichever D.wherever

10、16．He is heavily ____ now, so he can’t pay for a new house.

A.out of debt B.get into debt C.in debt D.get out of debt

11、Time passed quickly and three years went by ______ we knew it. How I regret the time I wasted!

A. after B. till C. before D. when

12、Do your best, ________ you will succeed.

A.or B.and C./ D.but

13、________ is announced in today's paper, they have succeeded in solving many problems according to the new theory.

A. It B. As C. That D. What

14、On 15 April 2019, shortly before 18:40 CEST(Central European Summer Time), a fire broke out in ___________, causing considerable damage to the building.

A.the Statue of Liberty B.Notre-Dame Cathedral

C.the Summer Palace D.the Eiffel Tower

15、From space, the earth looks blue.This is _______about seventy-one percent of its surface is covered by water.

A.why B.how

C.because D.whether

16、Only when he conquered his inner fear   a newfound sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.

A.did he gain B.he had gained C.he gained D.has he gained

17、The school decided to ________ new methods of teaching foreign language.

A.adjust B.adapt C.admit D.adopt

18、Boys, please don’t talk about such things _______ you don’t understand at all.

A.that B.as

C.which D.what

19、Jack who is good at swimming was asked to ______ the beginners at the swimming pool.

A.go over B.turn over C.look over D.watch over

20、The man opened his eyes, only ________ himself left alone in the room.

A. finding B. found C. to find D. having found

21、— You’ve taken the lead in the test again. Can you share your ______ for success with us?

— Remember, the early bird catches the worm.

A. bonus B. recipe

C. glory D. fancy

22、No one can prevent the plans ________ out.

A．to be carried

B．from carrying

C．to be carried

D．being carried

23、________ is the centre of our planetary system was a difficult concept to grasp in the Middle Ages.

A.It’s the sun and not the earth B.The sun and not the earth

C.Being the sun and not the earth D.That the sun and not the earth

24、Only one of the students who ______ present _____ to speak at the meeting.

A.is, is B.are, are C.are, is D.is, are

25、Man had used metals for centuries in _____ increasing quantities but they did not come to be employed in vast quantities until the Industrial Revolution.

A.extremely B.completely

C.naturally D.gradually

26、When Amanda Lemay heard the story about a baker and her husband who were traveling around the United States in a van (厢式货车), learning from expert bakers, she wanted to do something similar. So she got rid of most of her possessions and made an old ambulance with her dad into a lovely home on wheels.

Lemay’s ambulance is actually a former emergency response vehicle for the US Navy, built on a 2006 Ford E350 Cutaway. Renovations (翻新) were done by her and her dad. Now the dark blue vehicle has a lot of built-in cabinets on all sides, offering a lot of storage space, while the roof top has 400-watts of solar power panels and a small roof deck where Lemay practices Yoga. The inside is tastefully done to suit Lemay’s work and hobbies.

As Lemay mentions, not only did her father help, but also the rest of her family. Lemay’s mother helped sew the decorations on the removable cushions, and her sister crafted the leather pulls. It was truly a family affair.

Her current nomadic (流浪式的) lifestyle fits well with her work doing audio books, voiceovers, and publishing work. In the end, this unexpected path has Lemay rethinking what it means to be truly sustainable (可持续的), now that van life has gotten her to become minutely aware of the water, electricity, and other daily resources that she uses. But all these day-to-day concerns are balanced with a greater sense of freedom.

“It’s almost mind-blowing, it feels like a completely different life because I’m doing the work online, and I can do things on my own schedule. Most of my days are mine — so by living in the van. I can be where I want to be, and do the things I want to do, and spend time outside.”

【1】Why is the story of a baker and her husband mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．It shows a creative way of learning.

B．It was spoken highly of by expert bakers.

C．It’s an example of strong determination.

D．It’s where Amanda Lemay got her inspiration.

【2】Why was the renovation a family affair?

A．All family members contributed to it.

B．Its cost was shared by family members.

C．It was made to suit the life of the family.

D．The whole family gathered to celebrate it.

【3】What has Lemay learned from her nomadic lifestyle?

A．To value every minute of her life.

B．To make full use of what she has.

C．To keep a balance between work and life.

D．To be aware of the real meaning of family.

【4】What does Lemay like about living in a van?

A．Reflecting on life.

B．Forgetting all about work.

C．Living at her own pace.

D．Being free from day-to-day concerns.

27、   The long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms. Like other robots, it is equipped with cameras and mechanical arms to automatically perform many different jobs.

Angus is a major part of operations at Alexander’s indoor robot farm about 40 kilometers south of San Francisco. The 743-square-meter farm uses a hydroponic system that grows plants without soil. The plants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical light instead of sunlight.

This kind of farm uses much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job for Angus is to transfer thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow. Angus also carries plants to another robot that does not have a name yet. Angus moves slowly to complete its work. But the robot is very strong and can lift about 300 kilograms.

For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. But Alexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.

Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, where he worked on robotics at the company’s Google X project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Together they founded Iron Ox.

Iron Ox’s website says the hydroponic growing system uses 90 percent less water. It also says the growing method is up to 30 times more productive than growing crops on land.

Alexander says growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide more consistent(一致的) and fresh products. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona, Mexico and other nations. That means many people in the U.S. cities are eating vegetables that are nearly a week old by the time they arrive at stores.

Indoor farms operate all year round and are not generally affected by bad weather. This will permit the company to provide a steady flow of goods without major price changes.

【1】What does a “hydroponic system” provide to the plants?

A. Sunlight. B. Fertilizer. C. Water. D. Soil.

【2】How does Angus work in the farm?

A. It provides water for the plants.

B. It directs other robots to work.

C. It works on collecting vegetables.

D. It is in charge of moving plants.

【3】What do we know about Alexander?

A. He started to work on robotics after leaving Google.

B. He started a company with Binney.

C. He works on collecting crops.

D. He started Iron Ox by himself.

【4】What’s the advantage of Alexander’s farm?

A. The vegetables from his farm sell at a higher price.

B. The vegetables from his farm are more nutritious.

C. It uses electrical light instead of sunlight.

D. It uses less water but produces more.

【5】Which of the following can be a suitable title of the test?

A. Robot Farm, the Future of the Agriculture

B. Robot Farm, Aiming to Bring Fresher Food to the U.S. Cities

C. Alexander, an Extraordinary Scientist on Robotics

D. Hydroponic System, the New Way of Farming

28、Great Albums

Golden Hour

By Kacey Musgraves

Price: $10.49

It’s no surprise that many people forecast Golden Hour will be one of the best country albums of the 2010s. Country music superstar Musgraves makes listeners feel like she is speaking directly to them, thanks to her honesty and attention to detail. Although Musgraves is famous for her clever wordplay and humorous expressions about small-town life, she says she likes more direct songwriting.

Honky Tonk Time Machine

By George Strait

Price: $11.49

Honky Tonk Time Machine is a successful return for the best country music singer of all time. Radio stations often play it. Though you can listen to this album at home, the cover is a good enough reason for owning the album. The album is a must for fans of George or true country music.

Stronger Than the Truth

By Reba McEntire

Price: $9.49

If you are a country music fan, then this album is for you. There is something for everyone on this album. As the Queen of love songs, McEntire has some beautiful songs and she sings them to perfection. This may be her best country album to date.

Under Pressure

By Logic

Price: $9.49

On this album, the American rap singer talks about his growth. Under Pressure is a how of Logic’s life, his new fame, and most importantly, his family. Although Logic shows his skillful flow on this album, what makes it really special is the autobiographical (自传的) detail. The album is actually a successful project for a guy who worked hard.

【1】What do we know about Kacey Musgraves?

A．She often talks with her fans face to face.

B．She cares about detail in golden hour.

C．She is the best songwriter in the 2010s.

D．She likes writing in small towns.

【2】Whose music style is different from the other three?

A．Kacey Musgraves.

B．George Strait.

C．Reba McEntire.

D．Logic.

【3】Which album is the most expensive?

A．Golden Hour.

B．Stronger Than the Truth.

C．Honky Tonk Time Machine.

D．Under Pressure.

29、Every year, TIME highlights inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Here are some select ones that will absolutely blow your kids’ mind.

Sphero Indi($124.99)

Coding is a matter of problem-solving and pattern recognition. Sphero Indi teaches both, no screen required. Instead, kids use different-colored cards to move a robotic car from point A to B—green cards increasing its speed, pink cards telling it to turn left, and so on. “We really wanted to bring these abstract concepts into the physical world,” says Jef Wiencrot, one of the product developers.

Sproutel Purrble($49.99)

For children who are upset for some reason, Purrble comes to their rescue. An interactive toy equipped with seven sensors that respond to touch, Purrble’s heartbeat speeds up when it senses somebody’s playing with it. Kids can then comfort their companion with gentle petting, slowing Purrble’s rapid heartbeat to a purr(咕噜声)—calming themselves as well in the process.

Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand($39.95)

The effort to get kids interested in science just got a helping hand—a cyborg hand, to be precise. Kids build a robotic arm that copies their hand gestures, while they learn about engineering and robotics. Once assembled(组装)and slipped on like a glove, the device passes forces from the user’s fingers to the extended ones of the robotic hand.

Lego recycled brick(Unpriced)

The Lego Group, intending to make all Lego bricks from sustainable sources by 2030, spent the past three years testing different recycled PET plastic materials, and finally developed its first recycled PET brick that is nearly identical to the usual brick. The Danish toy company hopes to integrate the recycled blocks into Lego sets in the next 18 to 24 months.

【1】What do Sphero Indi and Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand have in common?

A．They train kids in programming.

B．They are invented by kids.

C．They need fitting together first.

D．They combine fun with learning.

【2】Which invention best suits kids who need emotional comfort?

A．Sphero Indi.

B．Sproutel Purrble.

C．Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand.

D．Lego recycled brick.

【3】What makes Lego recycled brick special?

A．It is environmentally friendly.

B．It can be mass-produced.

C．It looks distinct from the usual one.

D．It is a solution to testing plastics.

30、   My three-year-old son, Nathan, was digging the sand to build a castle. Although I warned him it'd be_______, he insisted on building it in the_________ of every single wave that would _________on the shore.

I sighed, figuring the only way to make him _______was to do as he liked and let him see what would happen. I only hoped he wouldn't be too _________ when that first wave destroyed his_________.

But when the water came and washed away his castle, he jumped up and down and clapped his hands. “That's_______! Let's do it again!” I didn't know how he could_______seeing his fruit of labor ruined.

“Is it really fun when the waves wash away the_______?”

“Yes,” he said.

Looking at him, I thought about my________at home. Nothing I did there ever seemed to________.I prepared dinners, which ten minutes after I placed them on the table were________consumed. I mopped floors only to see someone________them on their first trip in from the back yard. My life was just one never-ending to-do________.

Just like the sand castles Nathan built, all my________ were washed away by a giant wave called Family Life. Nothing I did lasted beyond the moment.

Because of this, I often struggled feeling________. I wondered if the things I did________. And if nothing I did mattered, that meant that I didn't matter.

But as I watched my child________in the sand happily, I realized that I'm building something________ , something that will last forever.

I’m__________a family.

【1】A.taken apart B.washed away C.cleared up D.dug out

【2】A.front B.charge C.form D.path

【3】A.crash B.dance C.float D.appear

【4】A.understand B.regret C.refuse D.struggle

【5】A.angry B.frightened C.surprised D.upset

【6】A.future B.creation C.world D.gift

【7】A.difficult B.impossible C.simple D.great

【8】A.imagine B.stand C.avoid D.risk

【9】A.tools B.clothes C.shoes D.castles

【10】A.pet B.item C.life D.plan

【11】A.last B.happen C.help D.exist

【12】A.completely B.suddenly C.finally D.personally

【13】A.empty B.dirty C.narrow D.dry

【14】A.experiment B.survey C.list D.puzzle

【15】A.tears B.worries C.feelings D.efforts

【16】A.confused B.fancy C.competitive D.unfair

【17】A.counted B.appeared C.changed D.faded

【18】A.lying B.digging C.rolling D.sleeping

【19】A.actual B.slight C.important D.formal

【20】A.protecting B.designing C.building D.creating

31、阅读下面课文段落，在空白处填入1-3个适当的单词，补全句子。

The theme park you are probably most familiar 【1】 is Disneyland. It can 【2】 in several parts of the world. It will bring you into 【3】 magical world and make your dreams come true, 【4】 you are travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character.

32、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Love makes the world go around and a mother’s love never changes

After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. It’s hard to imagine that the other woman was my mother, who has been living alone for 19 years, but I am too busy to visit her often. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.

“What’s wrong? Are you well?” she asked. My mother always doubts that a late night call is a sign of bad news.

“It would be pleasant to spend some time with you,” I responded.

As I drove over to pick her up, I noticed that she seemed to be nervous about our date. But she smiled from a face that was as beautiful as an angel’s. “I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed,” she said.

We went to a restaurant that was very nice and comfortable. My mother look my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. I saw mom sitting there looking at me with a smile on her lips.

“I used to have to read the menu when you were small,” she said. “Then it’s time to let me return the favor,” I responded.

During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing special but catching up on recent events. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, “I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.” I agreed.

注意：

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

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