2024-2025年安徽宿州初一下册期末英语试卷

1、The successful candidate will be adaptable, take ownership of and develop in the role by taking initiative, being motivated and ________ high standards.

A. ensured   B. to ensure   C. ensuring     D. to be ensured

2、There is an old proverb, “Love me, love my dog.” But there is ______ wisdom in this: “Love me, love my book.”

A.some B.much C.more D.most

3、Much disappointed as he is in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence.

A. to have failed   B. failed

C. having failed   D. failing

4、It’s really exciting to imagine my future when I____ a new life at university.

A.would experience B.have experienced

C.will be experiencing D.experienced

5、The Dragon Boat Festival ________ the beginning of the hottest season of the year.

A. is marking B. marks C. will mark  D. marked

6、---I can’t find Mr. Smith. Where did you meet him this morning?

---It was in his office ____ he worked.

A．where

B．which

C．that

D．the one

7、The characterization of this rule's impact is   ，to say the least,the critical point for present purposes is put forward.

A.controversial B.consistent

C.contemporary D.conservative

8、Don’t forget to send ______ attended the conference a follow-up email.

A. however   B. whatever

C. whoever   D. wherever

9、After the bridge has been widened, the traffic is now flowing________.

A．quickly

B．smoothly

C．cautiously

D．accurately

10、University majors should not be ________ market demand and the government should give more support for “unpopular” majors such as literature, history and philosophy.

A. in the form of B. in the process of

C. at the mercy of   D. at the risk of

11、I will keep drawing and see what happens. ________ I never become famous, this is what I love to do every hour of every day.

A．Even if

B．Unless

C．So long as

D．Now that

12、It is thought police had been called to the scene following a report of a collision involving her vehicle and ________ of another motorist.

A. one    B. those    C. some        D. that

13、People have difficulty accepting that their pictures were webcast live to millions of viewers, ______ the fact that some of them were not so graceful.

A．no doubt

B．no denying

C．nothing like

D．not to mention

14、—Someone wants you on the phone.

—________ nobody knows I am here.

A.Although B.And

C.But D.So

15、She works in theatre, ______in her father’s footsteps.

A．to follow

B．following

C．followed

D．being followed

16、－You know, people have different opinions about the construction of the project.

－We welcome any comments from them, favorable or _______.

A. so B. otherwise

C. else D. rather

17、The building of an ecological civilization has entered a critical period, _________that requires more quality products to meet people’s demand.

A.it B.that C.one D.the one

18、Susan has ________ more than 5,000 dollars in the last three months, with which she could buy new bicycles for those poor children.

A. accelerated   B. accumulated

C. acknowledged   D. accompanied

19、His work has received only a tiny mention in the newspaper; actually he__________more attention.

A.reserves B.deserves C.observes D.preserves

20、––What did the doctor say about your injury?

––She said I should avoid doing too much exercise ______ it feels better.

A. until   B. since

C. if   D. while

21、The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be performing works by Georges Bizet Friday morning. You might enjoy classical music and like to attend the performance, but live far away from America’s Motor City.

On Saturday. the GoGo group Curtis Johnson is performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington. D. C. If you live overseas. going to that show is probably out of the question.

But there is a solution! These and other concerts are available “live” on the Internet. You can hear them in real time with an electronic device.

Both performances will be available on the World Wide Web. They are part of a growing number of concerts broadcast on computers, tablets and smart phones. These digital concerts are known as live-streaming.

Technology expert Michael Antonoff says better and less costly equipment is making it easier for performers and theaters to offer music “live”online. The quality of the sound and video pictures are improving all the time, he says. Those online concerts now have as many as 40, 000 viewers per show. People in 100 nations are watching. It is a huge part of our increasing global reach.

For international performers, Kennedy Center officials see a jump in online viewership from the home countries of the performer. There is hometown pride when an artist is performing in one of America’s best-known concerts, says the Kennedy Center’s Garth Ross. At a recent Kennedy Center concert, a performer said he was so happy that his disabled mother back in California could watch his performance.

It is not just music being streamed on the web. On December 10, the producer of musical “ Daddy Long legs” put the show on the web free of charge. It was the first live webcast of a New York musical. Over 150, 000 people

from 135 nations watched, producer Ken Davenport said. In other words, it would take his musical 2.7 years of sold-out performances to draw that many people.

【1】Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “out of the question” in Paragraph 2?

A. Impossible.

B. Easy.

C. Exciting.

D. Concerning.

【2】What results from the improvement of equipment?

A. The equipment is becoming more expensive.

B. Few people like watching performances at spot.

C. People can watch digital concerts free of charge.

D. More and more people enjoy the performances online.

【3】How do the international artists feel about their performances?

A. Proud.

B. Anxious.

C. Relaxed.

D. Stressed.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A. A Solution to Live Concert Problems

B. Detroit Symphony Orchestra Performance

C. American Concerts Available Worldwide

D. Development of Music Electronic Device

22、University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed a new tool that could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing (捕获) heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and turning them into beneficial substances, like fuel or building materials, meanwhile limiting global warming and avoiding disastrous impacts of global climate change.

The tool predicts how strong the bond will be between carbon dioxide and the molecule (分子) that traps it. It allows researchers to identify suitable molecular candidates to capture carbon dioxide from everyday air.

The goal of carbon capture and storage technology is to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it safely for thousands of years. But while it has been in use in the USA since the 1970s, it currently captures and stores a mere 0.1% of global carbon emission (排放) annually. To help meet the goal of carbon emission laid out by the IPCC, carbon capture and storage would have to rapidly increase in scale by 2050.

Current industrial facilities around the world rely on capturing carbon dioxide from a concentrated source, such as emissions from power plants. While these methods can bind (凝结) a lot of carbon dioxide quickly and efficiently using large amounts of certain chemical binders, they are also extraordinarily energy- intensive. This method is also quite expensive at scale to take carbon dioxide and turn it into something else useful, such as carbonates, according to Luca, fellow-elect of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI). Using the tool would free carbon capture facilities from being tied to concentrated source, allowing them to exist almost anywhere.

Being able to easily estimate the strength of chemical bonds also enables researchers to identify which binders will be best suited and offer a cheaper alternative to the traditional method for capturing and converting carbon into materials or fuel according to Haley Petersen, co-lead author of the study.

【1】What can the new tool be used to do?

A．Stop climate change.

B．Capture oxygen from air.

C．Help deal with climatic issues.

D．Divide the molecule of carbon.

【2】What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The atmosphere.

B．The material from carbon.

C．The goal of carbon emission.

D．The carbon capture and storage technology.

【3】What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about the traditional method?

A．Its disadvantages.

B．Its functions.

C．Its working principle.

D．Its practical application.

【4】In which section of a newspaper can the text be found?

A．Art.

B．Science.

C．Fashion.

D．Culture.

23、When Carson Palmer, a professional American football player, hurt his arm a few years ago, he took a week off from throwing the football. But in his head, Palmer practiced every day. The following weekend, Palmer had the best game of his life.

For more than a century, scientists have been trying to understand how this mental training works. In the 1930s, researchers proved by experiment that when you're imagining an action, your brain sends signals to your muscles(肌肉) which are too weak to tighten the muscles but might help train the body to perform. In other words, mental practice might create a pattern in your head, like an inner how-to guide for a particular skill.

Sports psychologists have conducted hundreds of studies comparing imagined and physical practice for actions. On the whole, the research shows that mental training works. A 2012 study, for example, compared 32 amateur golfers who practiced hitting the balls to another 32 who merely held a golf club in their hands and visualized（想象）their swings. Under the same training rules, both groups improved their skills by getting the ball about 4 inches closer to the hole.

Visualization has advantages over the real thing: You can do it anywhere, even when injured. It is safe-a major plus for high-risk performers such as gymnasts and surgeons. And you can practice for longer periods of time because you're not restricted by physical tiredness, That’s not to say it's easy, we've had Olympic-level athletes sitting in our lab, visualizing the movements for two hours," says Tadhg Macintyre, a sports psychologist at the University of Limerick in Ireland. “When we're done, they’re absolutely tired.”

It doesn’t work for everyone, though. "If you're a novice, the effect can be harmful,” warns Macintyre. If you're trying to visualize a free throw, and you don't even know the proper movement, then you're probably going to mentally practice the wrong skill.”

【1】The author introduces the topic of the text by______.

A. giving an example   B. presenting an argument

C. explaining a phenomenon   D. making an assumption

【2】What happens when one is visualizing an action?

A. A special skill is quickly acquired.

B. A certain model is formed in the head

C. The muscles grow increasingly tense.

D. The brain sends strong messages to the body.

【3】What does the underlined word "novice " in the last paragraph mean?

A. Coach   B. Specialist

C. Beginner   D. Judge

【4】What is the main idea of the text?

A. Athletes are likely to win games through imagined practice.

B. Practicing a shill properly in mind can produce intended effect.

C. Practice whether mental or physical ha its own characteristics.

D. Scientists have found a sale way for athletes to practice their skills.

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Introduction to LEGO and VEX IQ Robotics

Have fun building, designing, and programming robots with Lego Mindstorms & VEX IQ robotic systems. Build robot projects and creations that use working sensors and motors. LEGO MINDSTORMS combines the LEGO building system with an intelligent microcomputer brick and easy programming software. VEX IQ offers unique building challenges. No previous robotic or programming experience is necessary for this introductory course. Ages 9-14.

Architecture and Engineering Challenges

You will work to design and build towers, bridges and a lot of LEGO architecture projects. Have fun building famous architectural designs from around the world. You will also build structures using a variety of materials and learn about structural engineering principles and forees that act on structures. Develop science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills in a fun, hands on environment. Ages 7-12.

Junior Physicians Discovering the Human Body

Discover the world’s most complicated system the human body！In this program, kids will find out what it’s like to journey through the human body. Explore the science behind blood, bones, how a model of the human body works, and more. Participants will test for blood types, make a map of their tongue, perform simulated（模拟的）heart and brain surgery（脑部手术）, and more. Ages 6-11.

Amusement Park Physics

Have you ever wondered how they design and build those crazy roller coasters and other amusement park rides? Join us and learn about factors related to designing theme park rides. We’ll design, construct, and test ball machines. Ferris wheels, swinging, amusement rides, and more. This is the way to experiment and build as you learn physics concepts in a fun and activity based atmosphere! Ages 7-12.

【1】What do the first two programs have in common?

A．They both use Lego as an aid.

B．They are both about architecture.

C．They need programming experience.

D．They fit kids of the same age group.

【2】What is one of the activities offered by Amusement Park Physics?

A．Riding a roller coaster.

B．Playing a riding game.

C．Designing ball machines.

D．Having a physics lesson.

【3】Which program is suitable for a six-year-old boy?

A．Amusement Park Physics.

B．Architecture and Engineering Challenges.

C．Introduction to LEGO and VEX 1Q Robotics.

D．Junior Physicians Discovering the Human Body.

25、   Daniel angrily stormed out as he learned his parents had had a violent quarrel again. He no longer cared about what happened at home. School didn’t_______and neither did his_______.While he had wanted to be a pilot, it might_______only a dream now. Disappointed and desperate, he_______got into bad habits like smoking a lot, which he thought made him feel relieved. His friends were like him, too, from _______families and they lived a life that left them on the streets often._______, there was no one waiting at home to care! Daniel remembered the_______when he and his friends were_______by the police for getting _______in gang fights or even robberies. Whenever informed about it, his father became speechless while his mother__________in despair all day.__________, Mom’s tears didn’t move Daniel any more for he took it for granted that his parents were__________.

The other day, Daniel saw his neighbor, Rob, __________his feet to school. Rob, disabled, was adopted at a young age. His foster parents (养父母) loved him but didn’t spoil him, always__________him to work harder if he was to__________the rest of the students.

With all his__________, Daniel turned to Rob’s father, Mr. Pattinson, and__________out all his problems. Having listened attentively, Mr. Pattinson said, “I know your parents are suffering a lot but they do love you. So it is your__________to do something for yourself. Using an abnormal family as a(n)__________not to fulfill your ambition is weak. Just as the old saying goes, ’When life hands you a lemon, ask for sugar.’ Cheer up, Daniel and you can also help your family in the__________.”

Daniel looked long and hard at Mr. Pattinson, tears finally returning to his eyes.

【1】A.mind B.promote C.matter D.decline

【2】A.future B.parents C.past D.friends

【3】A.keep B.last C.prove D.remain

【4】A.frequently B.gradually C.constantly D.deliberately

【5】A.poor B.abnormal C.broken D.deserted

【6】A.Otherwise B.Someway C.Anyway D.Somehow

【7】A.situations B.conditions C.scenes D.occasions

【8】A.picked up B.called up C.brought up D.taken up

【9】A.lost B.stuck C.involved D.occupied

【10】A.shouted B.wept C.complained D.signed

【11】A.Instead B.Therefore C.Rather D.However

【12】A.to change B.to move C.to blame D.to care

【13】A.drag B.struggle C.pull D.dash

【14】A.convincing B.requesting C.pushing D.forcing

【15】A.catch up with B.get along with C.cooperate with D.put up with

【16】A.consideration B.strength C.caution D.courage

【17】A.worked B.poured C.burst D.talked

【18】A.duty B.time C.chance D.honour

【19】A.fact B.explanation C.reason D.excuse

【20】A.cause B.way C.range D.process

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