2025-2026年四川广元初二下册期末英语试卷

1、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

2、— I ________ for you right here this time tomorrow.

— All right. See you tomorrow.

A．was waiting

B．will be waiting

C．will have waited

D．am waiting

3、It was not until spring 2008, when Sarah and Brown shared a flight between London and Washington, ________they got to know each other properly.

A．where

B．what

C．before

D．that

4、Green hand as he is, his lack of experience is ________by a willingness to learn.

A.bewildered B.balanced

C.delighted D.presented

5、Only one child of the thirty passengers in the plane _____ after the air crash.

A.survived B.starved C.shouted D.shook

6、We_______at the airport.Otherwise,we would have been here by lunch time.

A.are delayed B.were delayed C.had been delayed D.will be delayed

7、These women _____ works of the highest quality, any survey of the 19th century English literature must include them.

A．having produced

B．have produced

C．were produced

D．having been produced

8、Paul did a great job in the speech contest. He many times last week.

A．need have practised

B．might practise

C．must have practised

D．could practise

9、The Dragon Boat Festival is _______ a Chinese poet, Qu Yuan.

A.in memory of B.in favour of C.in charge of D.in case of

10、He has many books, and____ are written in English.

A.most of them B.most of whom C.most of which D.most of those

11、To get the job ______.

A.it is required that one should be qualified

B.a bachelor’s degree is necessary

C.one needs to have basic knowledge in electricity

D.some requirements should be met

12、This phrase doesn’t just describe work, but can describe any situation ______ someone is very busy.

A.where B.when C.that D.which

13、He is considered to be ________, for he often gives his money to the poor.

A．frank

B．effective

C．generous

D．flexible

14、It suddenly ____ her that she had left her schoolbag in the canteen.

A.occurred B.hit C.striked D.inspired

15、Maybe he was carried miles into space, ________ the world’s first astronaut.

A．becomes

B．became

C．becoming

D．to become

16、Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health.It may also be good for________building.

A．respect

B．friendship

C．reputation

D．character

17、I have no doubt _______ we’ll succeed.

A.what B.whether C.when D.that

18、All children should get access to a high-quality education_______ their race or family income.

A.depending on B.regardless of C.due to D.apart from

19、The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see___________ the next year.

A．carry out

B．carrying out

C．carried out

D．to carry out

20、—Miss Lin, are you free at the moment? I have to ask you some questions.

— __________ .

A．It’s a pleasure

B．Ask please

C．Help yourself

D．Go ahead

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

A.that B.which

C.when D.until

22、My dad still doesn’t have a driving license. He _____________ his driving test seven times!

A. has failed B. failed C. had failed D. fails

23、Although going to Wuhan meant________himself in danger, he said he had never regretted _________such a decision.

A.to put; to make B.putting; to make C.to put; making D.putting; making

24、Seeing the happy________of children playing in the park，I’m full of joy and confidence in the future of our country.

A. sight B. scene

C. view  ​ D. sign

25、 —How about Amanda’s fresh year in college?

—Very great!You know,she is___________and she got high grades in every subject.

A.a black sheep B.an early bird C.a wet blanket D.a green hand

26、Language experts say that spoken English was almost the same in the American colonies and Britain two hundred years ago. Americans began to change the sound of their speech after the Revolutionary War in1776. They wanted to make it different to separate themselves from the British in language, in the same way they separated themselves from the British government.

Some American leaders proposed(建议) major changes in the language. Benjamin Franklin wanted a whole new system of spelling. His reforms(改革) were not accepted. But his ideas did influence others. One was Noah Webster.

Webster wrote language books for schools. He believed the United States should have a system of its own language as well as government. Webster published a dictionary of the American language in 1828. It established rules for speaking and spelling the words used in American English.

Webster wrote that all words should be said in the order of the letters that spell them. This is why Americans use the letters “e-r” to end many words instead of the British “r-e.” He spelled the word “center,” for example, “c-e-n-t-e-r,” instead of the British “c-e-n-t-r-e.”

Webster’s rule for saying every part of a word made American English easier for foreign settlers to learn. They learned to say “waist-coat,” for example, the way it is spelled instead of the British “wes-kit.”

The different languages of many people who came to the United States also helped make American and British English different. Many of their foreign words and expressions became part of English As Americans speak them.

Sometimes Americans and British people do not understand each other because of different word meanings. For example, the word “jumper” in Britain means a sweater. In the United States, it is a dress. The British word “brolly” is an “umbrella” in America. And the British call potato chips “crisps”. All of these differences led British writer George Bernard Shaw to joke that Britain and America are two countries separated by the same language!

【1】What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to?

A．Separating themselves from the British in language.

B．Written English in America.

C．Spoken English in America.

D．Spoken English in Britain.

【2】Why did American want their language to differ from British English?

A．Because they found British English hard to speak.

B．Because they found British English hard to spell.

C．Because they wanted to have their own language and government.

D．Because foreign settlers wanted them to change their language.

【3】Why do Americans use the word “meter” instead of the word “metre”?

A．Because Benjamin Franklin didn’t like the word “metre”.

B．Because the word “meter” was absorbed from other languages.

C．Because Webster thought the word should be said in order of the letters that are spelt.

D．Because Webster thought American English should be made easier for foreign settlers to learn.

【4】Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why English began to change in America?

A．The government leaders.

B．Noah Webster.

C．Immigration to America.

D．The difficulty Americans had in understanding the British.

27、   San Antonio Aquarium

As home to a variety of underwater creatures, the San Antonio Aquarium is a favorite attraction for visitors and locals alike. No matter which of the water creatures are your favorite, all ages will find excitement at all the interactive(互动的) displays, exhibits, and daily shows.

Stingray Touch Tank

Dip your hands into the cool water and watch in amazement as stingrays(黄貂鱼) brush up against your fingers and even let you touch them. The touch tank is perfect for the young who have an appreciation for the stingrays.

Rainforest and Desert Experiences

This wonderful habitat is bursting with a variety of reptiles and amphibians(两栖动物), including lizards and frogs. The wet rainforest and extremely dry desert experiences provide chances to see the home lives of these amazing creatures from different areas of the globe.

Giant Pacific Octopus

The aquarium is home to the Giant Pacific Octopus, the largest species of octopus(章鱼) in the world! Watch this gentle giant float around with elegance in different colors. It’s a one-of-a-kind highlight of the aquarium visit you won’t want to miss.

Daily Shows

Throughout the day, various wonderful shows run within the aquarium park for free. These shows highlight the habits and behavior of the reptiles, amphibians and even the Giant Pacific Octopus.

Pony Rides, Roller Coasters & Merry-Go-Round

After visiting the aquatic wonders of the world, on the aquarium ground, you will find that for an extra cost, you can treat the kids to pony rides, roller-coaster rides and merry-go-round rides.

【1】Which of the following creatures in San Antonio Aquarium can be touched by hands?

A.Frogs B.Lizards C.Stingrays. D.Octopuses.

【2】What are the attractions of the Giant Pacific Octopus?

A.Its fast floating and feeding.

B.Its huge size and changing colors.

C.Its cute look and wonderful performances.

D.Its elegant swimming postures and interaction with visitors.

【3】What activity is additionally charged in San Antonio Aquarium?

A.Watching daily shows. B.Going for a roller-coaster ride.

C.Seeing the home lives of lizards. D.Appreciating the largest species of octopus.

28、I remember my grandma sitting at the kitchen table with cucumber pieces stuck on her face. My sisters and I had them on our faces, too. We would just sit laughing at each other and seeing who could stick the most on at once. We looked silly, but it was a good way of cooling down when the apartment got too hot.

From our days as newborns, my grandma raised all three of us while my parents worked. As I got older, my family left the apartment and moved into a new house. I called my grandparents every day. I can't remember all that we talked about, but I remember how much we laughed. Mostly, though, our phone calls centered on my school homework.

Grandma was a Greek who came to America without speaking a word of English. I remember when one of my tasks was to learn the Greek national anthem, she took it upon herself to teach my sisters and me every word. As she sang, her voice was always filled with pride. She didn't Americanize herself to fit in, but brought her roots and planted them firmly.

Now, I visit my grandma once a week in her nursing home. She can no longer walk, eat hard food, or carry out a conversation. She can say a few words at a time on a good day, but the nurses don't understand her, as she's returned to speak Greek.

One afternoon, I was feeding my grandma and a nurse walked up to us and said, “Are you her grandson? Because she knows you — I can tell. She doesn't look at anyone else like that.” I looked over and my grandma's eyes were fixed on me, with the same kind of smile I've known all my life. I got close to her and she kissed me. Of course, she hasn't forgotten.

【1】Why did the kids put cucumber pieces on their faces?

A．To play a joke on Grandma.

B．To get a sense of being cool.

C．To make their face skin more smooth.

D．To do what Grandma asked them to do.

【2】What can we learn about the author's grandma?

A．She was proud of her Greek roots.

B．She was a music teacher in Greece.

C．She learned English through songs.

D．She wasn't used to living in America.

【3】What is stressed in the last paragraph?

A．Grandma's late life.

B．Grandma's serious disease.

C．Grandma's memories of the author.

D．Grandma's deep love for the author.

29、University Room Regulations

【1】

The following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.

【2】

Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.

【3】

Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.

【4】

No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.

【5】

Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.

A.Access to Residential Rooms

B.Pet Policy

C.Room Policy

D.What is Approved and Forbidden

E.Cooking Policy

F.No Pets

G.Quiet hours

30、   A man, aged 26, whose ability to walk was threatened after a car accident in his teens, completed a 200-mile cycle across Baffin Island in the Arctic. It took him eight days to complete the ______. This man was Ben Rockett, from Taunton, England.

He battled ______ temperatures of minus 27℃ and wound up to 100 knots to raise more than $1,000 for the charity Action for Children. Ben had to cycle in______ conditions, but was helped with a(n) ______ designed bike. He spent months ______ for the challenge with David Hempleman-Adams, who was the first person to reach the geographic and magnetic North and South Poles.

Ben said, “I’ve always loved to cycle in ______ places and this was an amazing experience. When I first arrived, it was nearly minus 30℃, but the wind was the most ______ thing ---it was extremely strong and made ______ on the bike extremely difficult.” He ______ , “ Any part of the skin that wasn’t covered ran the _______ of getting frostbite (冻疮). I had to cycle with my face covered and I wasn’t able to _______ any clothing for more than a minute at the most. I _____ had to keep changing the distribution of weight on my bike to stop it from _____ into the deep snow!” Despite the great risk involved, he remained optimistic about his surroundings saying, “The ______ was breathtaking and impressive. My _______ part was cycling on top of a river that was frozen _____. It was so clear that it was like hovering (盘旋) above the ground!”

Ben decided to ______ his Arctic adventure after completing a PhD at the University of Bath, where he studied the _______ of long-term foster care placements (寄养安排) on children and carers. It was then that he knew about the _____ of Action for Children, and wanted to ______ money and raise awareness about the charity.

【1】A. project B. survey C. challenge D. connection

【2】A. on B. against C. with D. at

【3】A. tough B. specific C. actual D. present

【4】A. officially B. specially C. comfortably D. recently

【5】A. pushing B. applying C. preparing D. searching

【6】A. unusual B. public C. proper D. unknown

【7】A. surprising B. worrying C. disappointing D. tiring

【8】A. sleeping B. standing C. balancing D. resting

【9】A. advertised B. reported C. announced D. added

【10】A. expense B. center C. start D. risk

【11】A. remove B. change C. wear D. buy

【12】A. again B. also C. even D. thus

【13】A. bumping B. skiing C. springing D. sinking

【14】A. display B. scenery C. flood D. fantasy

【15】A. bitter B. valuable C. favourite D. abnormal

【16】A. shut B. mixed C. black D. solid

【17】A. take up B. take over C. take down D. take in

【18】A. regulations B. agreements C. effects D. advantages

【19】A. progress B. ordinance C. automation D. work

【20】A. collect B. save C. invest D. make

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Chinese medical expert have warned that antibiotics （抗生素）are “ 【1】 overused” in hospitals, which may cause serious side-effects for the health of an entire generation.

According to the ministry, 70 percent of Chinese inpatients have received antibiotics, while the maximum number set by the World Health Organization is 30 percent. About 97 percent of 【2】 patients used antibiotics but research showed that a large number of them could avoid the need if hospitals conducted proper sanitation（公共卫生）measures.

Particularly, antibiotics are overused in the 【3】 of children. Nearly one third of the daily 10,000 outpatients at the Beijing children’s Hospital take intravenous drips（静脉输液）that largely contain antibiotics.

“Some doctors might lack proper training on how to 【4】antibiotics in a more precise way and avoid 【5】risks. Some simply want to play it safe,” said Zhu Zhenggang, president of Shanghai-based Ruijin Hospital.

The ministry 【6】 a nationwide campaign over the past six months to 【7】 the use of antibiotics. Vice Health Minister Ma Xiaowei admitted that the government faces great challenges as many public hospitals have 【8】 supervision on prescription（处方）safety under heavy pressure from patients.

Insiders also noted that the overuse of antibiotics was partly 【9】by profit-seeking pharmacy （制药）firms.

About 60 percent of the newly 【10】 medicines by the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) last year were antibiotics. According to the SFDA, the country reported 690,000 cases of adverse drug reactions caused by abuse of medicine, including 600 deaths in 2010.

32、阅读下面一则广告，按照要求完成写作任务。

EIL International English Summer Camp

Volunteer Wanted

EIL was founded in Britain in 1936 with the fundamental aim of international understanding “Learn to live together by living together”.

Requirements: Over 16; good knowledge of English; outgoing; working well with children

between 7-12

Activities: Language study, outdoor recreation and travel

Campers: Students from different countries

Camp site: Mount Wuyi, Fujian

Time: July 26-August 9

Application deadline: July 15. 2008

If interested, please e-mail to info@eiuk.org

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对夏令营主题的理解；

根据招聘要求自我介绍；

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I’m Li Hua from Fujian.

I am looking forward to your early reply.

Sincerely yours,

Li Hua