2025-2026年江西吉安初二下册期末英语试卷

1、In my dream, I had a very vivid picture of ____ we used to live.

A.where B.that C.in which D.which

2、Seeing me waiting outside, be ________ for me to enter.

A.appealed B.noted C.showed D.gestured

3、With the advantages________，home﹣made mobile phones have_________in recent years.

A.recognized； taken off

B.recognizing； taken on

C.recognized； taken up

D.recognizing； taken in

4、The fire, ______ is still unknown, was concentrated at an altitude of about 3,800 meters, in complex terrain(地形) with steep valleys, and a lack of road access, the local government said in a statement on Monday.

A．whose the cause

B．the cause of it

C．of which the cause

D．its cause

5、The employee you had thought highly dishonest.

A.of proving B.of proved C.of to prove D.of being proved

6、Because of the Russian gas limit to Europe, attempts ________ to use botanical (植物的) fuel as a source of power.

A．have made

B．having made

C．are being made

D．will be making

7、Even Amundsen was moved by Scott's death saying "Captain Scott left a record, for honesty, sincerity, for bravery, for everything _______makes a man".

A.that B.which C.who D.不填

8、Perhaps people will ________ of the fact that the Three Gorges Dam may bring changes to the climate around.

A．be convincing

B．have convinced

C．convince

D．be convinced

9、According to an Australia study, people who do not get enough sleep are more than   die of heart disease as people who get enough sleep.

A. as twice likely to B. twice likely than

C. twice as likely to D. likely as twice

10、Sharing wealth and whatever else is sharable with others is ________ Confucius prescribed (规定) to the government officials and heads of big families to maintain social stability.

A．that

B．what

C．before

D．whether

11、________ sharing economy can make use of resources more convenient and cost-efficient, the approach has become popular in society.

A．Whether

B．As

C．If

D．Although

12、The students poured out of the teaching building, with the school ________.

A.to finish B.having finished C.finishes D.finished

13、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

14、In boxing, players should wear gloves and mouth guards ________ anything dangerous happens.

A.in vain B.in a word C.in debt D.in case

15、The reason ______he didn't come was ______he was ill.

A. why; that B. that; why

C. for that; that D. for which; what

16、---- The meeting is on Wednesday.

---- __________.

---- I said the meeting is on Wednesday.

A.Excuse me B.Never mind C.I beg your pardon D.All right

17、 fired, your health care and other benefits will not be immediately cut off.

A.Would you be B.Could you be C.Should you be D.Might you be

18、—Hey! I just heard that sports meeting would be called off due to the bad weather.

—Really? It doesn't look that bad to me.

—Nah! I was just ________.

A. pulling your leg B. all ears C. a wet blanket D. giving you the cold shoulder

19、Please remain ___ until the plane has come to a complete stop.

A.to seat B.to be seated C.seating D.seated

20、— Hi, Grace, how are you getting on with your preparation work for the trip?

— I _______ what to take with me.

A．will have decided

B．will decide

C．am deciding

D．had decided

21、In his speech, the president dealt with latest scientific research _____ how to fight the Coronavirus-19.

A．concerning

B．concerned

C．to concern

D．to be concerned

22、There’s no way of knowing why one man makes an important discovery ________ another man, also intelligent, fails.

A.since B.if C.as D.while

23、I am decorating my office now. I _______  comfortably in my office at this time tomorrow.

A. am sitting   B. was sitting

C. sit D. will be sitting

24、Our department usually begins a new week after reviewing the ______ week’s work.

A.previous B.regular C.formal D.original

25、He got up late and hurried to the school, ________ the breakfast untouched.

A. left B. to leave C. leaving D. having left

26、   A man in Senegal(塞内加尔）is trying to prove he can build and sell drones(无人机） in his home country.

Mamadou Diop has experience working with drones in the photography and health industries.Diop,called Dr.Drone on social media,is also one of the few people in Senegal who can repair drones.

But recently,he decided to take his knowledge of drones a step further.He is trying to build a drone made entirely in Senegal.Dion's goal is to use local materials and skilled Workers in Senegal to make the drones.He wants to prove that it is possible to make the technology in his home country.Diop says he has been able to communicate with other drone makers in France and China through the Internet.He has learned about their experiences to help him with his home-grown drone project.Diop plans to build his first locally-produced drone for use in the health industry.The drone will be designed to spread chemicals to prevent serious diseases.

However,not all of the necessary materials are available(可获得的）right now.One of the materials needed for Diop's drone is a carbon fiber that is not available in Senegal.He says he bought the material from China,and worked with local workers to shape the pieces for his drone.He got aluminum from a broken fridge to form part of the body for his drone.

Manadou Diallow is the owner of a photography shop who often uses Diop's drone services and supports his efforts to create the first"Made in Senegal"drone."There is not a large market for drones in Senegal right now,but need for the flyers is rising,"says Diallow.Diop welcomes the help,saying it is important to start making drones locallybefore foreign companies come in and sell them at much higher prices.

【1】Diop's first drone is meant to

A.train skilled drone makers

B.serve in the health industry

C.attract attention on social media

D.take photos of his home country

【2】One problem Diop faces with the home-grown drone project is that

A.he gets little support from the local people.

B.he doesn't have enough money for the project.

C.he faces much competition from both home and abroad.

D.he can't get some necessary materials in his home country.

【3】From Diallo's words in the last paragraph,we can infer drones in Senegal will be.

A.increasingly popular.

B.hard to make locally.

C.too expensive to afford.

D.widely used in all fields.

27、When you step on an escalator (自动扶梯), do you stand to one side to let others pass? When someone in the room fans himself with a piece of paper, do you open a window? If you ask someone to hang out with you and they stare at you blankly, do you withdraw the invitation? If you don’t do any of these things, I have some unfortunate news: you cannot “read the air”.

Knowing the unspoken rules governing social life requires a comprehensive understanding of your environment, whatever its setting. It’s a skill that’s valuable anywhere in the world—but in Japan, it is raised to another level. Reading the air—kuuki o yomu in Japanese—is a constant exercise. Misreading the air can blow business deals or ruin relationships.

Rochelle Kopp, who runs a cross-cultural training firm Japan Intercultural Consulting, says that while all nations have varying degrees of indirect communication, in Japan the phenomenon is more prominent in society. For example, if you’re talking to a client who has long since lost interest, you risk being labeled KY—a pejorative Japanese slang term that stands for “kuuki ga yomenai”, or “unable to read the air”.

A big part of “reading the air” is picking up on non-verbal cues. David Matsumoto, a psychology professor at San Francisco State University, studies micro-expressions: tiny involuntary facial tics that can give away a person’s true emotions. When, for example, a client at work says they’re happy with the job you’re doing, a very subtle lip twitch or eyebrow raise could mean they’re not telling you the truth. Noticing micro-expressions, along with other non-verbal communication, is important in any interaction, no matter where you are.

“Silence is one non-verbal signal. So is shifting of posture. A social smile could be yet another signal,” says Matsumoto. “All of these are part of the non-verbal package that contributes to that contextual meaning.” Matsumoto runs Humintell, a company that provides workshops on how to get better at reading micro-expressions and other non-verbal signals. Others provide such services, too; in Tokyo’s Toranomon business district, researcher Kenji Shimizu runs the Institute for Science and Being Sensitive to the Situation.

Like Matsumoto, Shimizu teaches people how to master micro-expressions. Shimizu uses a system developed by U.S. psychologist Paul Ekman, who coined the term and described the subtle facial changes as “involuntary emotional leakage”. “If you notice someone’s disgust (厌恶) —wrinkling around the nose—or anger—brows lowering, eyes widening, lips pressing—and yet those expressions are masked by smiles, you may want to figure out their actual thoughts.” Shimizu says.

【1】According to the article, which of the following statements about “reading the air” is TRUE?

A．The culture of “reading the air” only exists in Japan.

B．It is the skill of understanding others’ unspoken “language”.

C．It is the key to maintaining good interpersonal relationships.

D．The skill is all about picking up other people’s micro-expressions.

【2】The underlined word “pejorative” in Paragraph 3 most probably means“________”.

A．disapproving

B．approving

C．unfamiliar

D．familiar

【3】What can be learnt from Kenji Shimizu’s words?

A．A social smile is the best way to hide your emotion.

B．Micro-expressions can give away the complete contents of a person’s emotions.

C．The non-verbal signals on a person’s face can reveal his or her true intentions.

D．You can improve your ability to read other people’s emotions with practice.

28、   When I was at school, read Gavin Maxwell’s book Ring of Bright Water. Affected by the story, I travelled to Sandaig and saw the house and one of the otters (水獭) with Andrew Scot (Gavin’s otter keeper). Later, I wrote to Gavin about my visit to his home and surroundings, and after the fire that destroyed Sandaig house he invited me to his new home in the remote countryside on Eilean Ban.

Gavin expressed the hope that I would take advantage of my interest in keeping a diary and write. On his death, I entered a competition for young writers about my experience of meeting Gavin, with story titled Bach to Paradise. Melvyn Bragg, the competition’s judge, spoke highly of my story, which he found to be “very moving” and added that he had enjoyed it “very much”.

Encouraged by Melvyn’s comments, I became a regular contributor to The Northumbrian Magazine, until I left the north-east of England in 1992 to live on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border. To emulate Gavin’s lifestyle, I chose to live in a remote farmhouse as what he did on the edge of the Bronte moors for over 20 years, with only wildlife for neighbors. During this time, I earned my living as countryside ranger (护林人) and helped the public to learn about the countryside through guided walks and events and by giving lectures.

Then I became a teacher, photographer and writer. Without Gavin, it is unlikely that I would have achieved the same success.

Thanks to the way of life I chose, my daughter, Mary, has recently gained her honorary degree in zoo management. She told me she had been inspired by my sparking (激发) her curiosity in the wildlife around our home.

【1】What did Gavin ever expect the author to do?

A.Write about his new home. B.Read as much as possible.

C.Spend more time writing. D.Enter a literary contest.

【2】Which of the following best explains “emulate” underlined in paragraph 3?

A.adjust. B.refuse. C.change. D.copy.

【3】What’s the main reason for Mary’s major choice?

A.Her devotion to animal protection. B.Her desire to know about wildlife.

C.Her respect for her strict father. D.Her love of Gavin Maxwell’s works.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Gavin Maxwell’s influence. B.Melvyn Bragg’s encouragement.

C.Benefits of country life. D.Protection of wildlife.

29、   I have been studying literature all the time, so someone asked me if l made the wrong choice by devoting myself to studying literature. I was deep in thought.

A good friend of mine took every single literature class she could while in college and decided early on that she wasn't cut out to be a teacher. Her parents were concerned because she wasn't really focused on becoming something that would pay the bills. In order to mollify their concerns, she took a library science course and told them she would regard library science as a career path. But she ended up taking a job as a communications assistant at a mid-size company and eventually became the director of communications. She put her literature studies to work in making company materials and has benefited a lot from that.

Another friend turned his love of Hemingway’s writings into inspiration for his artworks. Most people don’t stay at one job for their entire career. I can’t tell you how many teachers I worked with over the years give up teaching to paint houses, work in an advertising company, start a company, and so on. A degree is important for many places to get your foot in the door. But I think you should choose your job based on what you're really interested in,and no one says you have to do something for the rest of your work life.

Colleges generally don’t clue you in on the possible career paths available to you with your particular studies, but some are getting far better with guiding students toward the possibilities.Your reading, writing and analytical skills would be great advantages to many companies, so don’t think that your love of literature is going to leave you with few choices. So I didn’t feel sad to devote myself to studying literature.

【1】What does the underlined word “mollify” mean?

A.Express. B.Relieve.

C.Deepen. D.Realize.

【2】What does the author want to say by mentioning his friends?

A.Learning literature is good for one’s later careers.

B.Most people have a negative attitude towards literature.

C.His friends both disliked the career connected with literature.

D.College majors(主修课） have nothing to do with career choices.

【3】Which of the following does the author probably agree with?

A.Change your jobs frequently. B.Stay at one job for all your life.

C.Love whatever job you take up. D.Choose your job by your interest.

【4】From the passage, we can learn that the author _______________.

A.didn’t regret studying literature all the time

B.had a negative attitude towards literature learning

C.thought that love for literature held the key to career paths

D.thought that colleges should design career paths for students

30、Heroic deeds come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them require bravery in the face of danger, and others. _________ a simple act of sympathy (同情).

Natalie Fernando was taking her5-year-old autistic(自闭症)son Rudy for a seaside walk when the little boy suffered a(n) _________ breakdown. “My son loves to walk, but he hates to_________ and walk back; we usually try to walk in a circuit (环行) to avoid this but on his favourite walk with the boats we have no choice but to turn back. This will often lead to a _________ one which I can _________ handle, but not for today,” Fernando explained on her Facebook page.

Knowing she and Rudy were drawing _________ and that her son’s behavior might go on for an hour, Fernando was apologetic but she soon found herself _________ by the critical stares and comments of passers-by. That was when a _________ named Ian stopped to ask if she was okay. When Fernando _________ what was going on, as if it was the most natural thing in the world to do, he lay down on the ground close to Rudy and engaged him in __________. The calming words quickly turned the situation around. After Rudy recovered his __________, Ian walked Rudy and Fernando back to their car.

“I am beyond thankful,” Fernando said. “I will never forget his kindness.” In addition to her gratitude, Fernando hoped Ian’s __________ behavior might inspire others to look deeper before making social judgments themselves.

If you see a parent __________, don’t judge the parenting or the child. Just be kind. Sometimes a moment of __________ from a complete stranger can completely __________ your day.

【1】

A．come out

B．result from

C．lead to

D．bring up

【2】

A．intelligent

B．physical

C．emotional

D．practical

【3】

A．look ahead

B．show off

C．set out

D．turn around

【4】

A．breakdown

B．decision

C．pleasure

D．punishment

【5】

A．necessarily

B．normally

C．actually

D．luckily

【6】

A．attention

B．concern

C．interest

D．sympathy

【7】

A．attracted

B．amazed

C．attacked

D．troubled

【8】

A．friend

B．stranger

C．relative

D．teacher

【9】

A．explained

B．wondered

C．commented

D．doubted

【10】

A．plan

B．discussion

C．conversation

D．game

【11】

A．confidence

B．sadness

C．excitement

D．calmness

【12】

A．unselfish

B．selfish

C．professional

D．ordinary

【13】

A．quarreling

B．complaining

C．struggling

D．fighting

【14】

A．consideration

B．kindness

C．generosity

D．bravery

【15】

A．destroy

B．enjoy

C．enrich

D．change

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. drive B. return C. mobilizes D. significant AB. helpless

AC. familiarize  AD. address  BC. shameless BD. appeals

CD. transformation ABC. attempts

In Times of Crists, We Need Classical Music

  It’s still lying in front of me on my desk. The booklet, entitled Time for Outrange(愤怒) , was written by the 93-year-old French diplomat(外交官) Stephane Hessel. “The power of money,” Hessel says, filled with anger, “has never been as great and selfish and 【1】 as it is now.”

  But what does the outrage of this Frenchman have to do with classical music and , ultimately, with me, music director of the Orchestre Symphenique de Montreal(蒙特利尔交响乐团) ?

  A lot, I, too, am outraged by the direction of industrial society, with materialism and consumerism leading the way. I want to show that, because of its powerful impact, classical music can play a(n) 【2】 role right now.

  We all sense that our society is experiencing an almost revolutionary 【3】. Life is getting faster, competition is fiercer and social cohesion(凝聚力) is reducing. Like most people, I have no idea how liberty and civil rights would develop in the era of globalization and ever-evolving technological advancement.

  But I see this as an opportunity for a(n) 【4】 to classical music. The great symphonies of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are not museum pieces we should listen to only if we want to 【5】 ourselves with some music history. Now are they a decoration or a relaxation exercise for the quickened pace of life.

  They are more than what a radio station for classical music once promised - “your oasis(绿洲) of well-being.” They are timeless compositions that 【6】 all the uncertainties and insecurities of this new period. They can support us in our search for meaning. Beethoven, for example, was convinced that man had the capacity to change for the better and to go throughout life. This is why there is so much hope in his music. His symphonies was mean to 【7】 people forward.

  Classic music 【8】 our senses and emotions in such a way that we were thrown back onto ourselves. It 【9】 to listeners to make use of their own reason and reflect on their actions. Music’s sole purpose is to be experienced. That experience, in turn, is why music can change our perceptions(认知) of ourselves and thereby our interactions with others.

  【10】 to explain this powerful impact of music will always remain unsatisfying, but this much is certain: aesthetic(审美的) experiences can transform people.

32、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Have you ever been involved in animal rescue? This is what happened to the Winter the dolphin. Winter was found off the coast of Florida in December of 2005. She was just a few months old, alone, and caught in a crab trap. The ropes from the trap were wrapped tightly around her body.

The fisherman who found her called for help, and the rescue team soon arrived. The ropes had cut off the blood circulation to her tail. She was badly hurt. Her rescuers didn't think she would survive. Hoping for a miracle and racing against time to save her, the rescuers transferred her to the ClearwaterMarine Aquarium in Florida.

The doctors managed to save Winter, but sadly, not her tail. He tail flukes were too damaged and had to be removed so Winter could live.

The little dolphin Winter survived against all odds, but she would never be able to swim normally without a tail. Thankfully the story doesn't end here. Winter was able to swim, but not very well. Because she didn't have a tail. She moved her body in a side-to-side motion like a shark. But doctors at the aquarium were worried that unconventional moment would hurt her spine.

Kevin Carroll heard Winter's story and for thought, he would could help. He is a specialist who designs and provides prostheses for people. If he could help people, why not help a dolphin? He started working with Winter and came up with a solution for the new fluke and tail section

Kevin designed a stretchy sleeve to fit winter's body and protect her skin. Then a tail made of silicone and plastic was made to tightly fit over the sleeve. Now winter can swim like other dolphins. And she is a great inspiration to people who struggle with their own injuries.

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