初中英语说明文试题

Birthdays are celebrated all over the world. Some ways to celebrate birthdays are rather similar from county to country: candles, cakes, and birthday wishes. But there are also different ways to celebrate birthdays. Here are a few:

When someone is having a birthday in Denmark, you can see _____ outside the window.

A．flowers	B．presents
C．a flag	D．a chair

In _______, only birthday children wear colored clothes to school.

A．India	B．Holland
C．Denmark	D．Japan

In Japan, the birthday is more important for boys when they are ________.

A．15

B．7

C．5

D．3

The passage is mainly about __________.

A．similar ways of celebrating birthdays in some countries

B．different ways of celebrating birthdays in some countries

C．children’s birthdays in western countries

D．the importance of children’s birthdays

Beijing Opera

Beijing Opera is our national opera．It（31） 　　after 1790and has a history of（32）____ 　200years．Its music and singing came fromareXipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Huibei．There（33） 　　main roles in Beijing Opera：Sheng，Dan，Jing，and Chou．Beijing Opera（34） 　　famous stories，beautiful facial paintings，wonderful gestures and fighting．Some of the stories are from history books，but most are from famous novels．The people in the stories usually can't agree（35） 　　each other．They become angry，unhappy，sad and（36） 　　．Sometimes they are frightened and worried．Then they find a way to make（37） 　　with each other．Everyone is usually happy（38） 　　．

Beijing Opera is an important part of Chinese culture．In China it used to be popular with old people（39） 　　young people didn't like it very much．However，more young people are becoming interested in it nowadays．And more people around the world（40） 　　Beijing Opera's special singing，acting and facial paintings．

31．A、come into being	B、came into being	C、come across	D、came over
32．A、over	B、in	C、on	D、during
33．A、five	B、four	C、three	D、two
34．A、was full of	B、was filled in	C、is full of	D、was filled with
35．A、on	B、at	C、to	D、with
36．A、tired	B、bored	C、lonely	D、alone
37．A、peace	B、friend	C、peaces	D、friends
38．A、at the end	B、in the end	C、at first	D、at the beginning
39．A、when	B、as soon as	C、after	D、while
40．A、are learning about	B、were learning about	C、are learning from	D、learned from．

Every school has a notice board. Let’s see what is on the notice board of an America school.

According to School Policy, visitors have to ______ when entering the school.

A．hand in a note	B．call at 524-9752
C．check in at the office	D．telephone the school

From ______, students can get information on the parents meeting.

A．School Policy	B．Report Card
C．After-school Program	D．Class Announcement

Suppose Tony doesn’t do well at school but makes progress, he will get ______ on the Report Card.

A．1

B．2

C．3

D．4

In many English homes people eat four meals a day. They have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning. They eat porridge(粥) eggs or bread and drink tea or coffee at breakfast. Lunch comes at one o’clock. Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and dinner is about half past seven. First they have soup, then they have meat or fish with vegetables. After they eat some other things, like bananas, apples or oranges. But not all English people eat like that. Some of them have their dinner in the middle of the day. Their meals are breakfast, dinner, tea and supper and all these meals are very simple.
Many English people have ______ meals a day.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

People may have _______ for their breakfast according to the passage.

A．tea and eggs	B．hamburgers and tea
C．coffee and salad	D．eggs and fish

People have lunch at _______.

A．any time

B．nine

C．five

D．one

People don’t have _______ for their dinner.

A．bananas and apples

B．soup and meat

C．meat and fish

D．porridge

Most Englishmen have dinner ________.

A．at one

B．at any time

C．at noon

D．in the evening

Over 30% of the natural world has been seriously destroyed by humans (人类) over the last 30 years. This is because the number of people living on Earth is nearly six billion (十亿). All of these people need food, space and energy. As a result, lots of Earth’s natural resources will be used up. When we destroy our earth to get natural resources such as wood or oil, animals often lose their living space. They cannot have enough food, and they will get hurt or die.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international charity. It tries to prevent humans from destroying more of nature than is necessary. For example, in China WWF is working with the local government to reconnect (重新连接) some small lakes in Anhui Province to the Yangtze River and to create(创造) more protected areas so that China’s natural beauty will not be lost in the future. WWF works in more than 50 countries, saving rainforests and stopping hunters from killing rare animals and protecting traditional ways of life in areas where they are in danger of being lost. WWF’s main goal is to encourage development that does not harm the environment and the animals that live in it. Even though the charity is known all over the world, and a lot of people support the goals of WWF, not so many donate money often. This makes it difficult for the charity to do all the things it wants to do.
Why has over 30% of the natural world been destroyed?

A．Because hunters are killing rare animals.

B．Because not enough people help WWF.

C．Because WWF does not have enough money.

D．Because there are so many people living on Earth.

How has WWF helped in China?

A．They have protected traditional ways of life.

B．They have helped to protect China’s natural beauty.

C．They have saved many rainforests in Anhui Province.

D．They have built some bridges over the Yangtze River.

What is WWF’s main goal?

A．To save rainforests.

B．To stop hunters killing rare animals.

C．To get more people to donate money.

D．To protect the environment while developing.

Why is it difficult for WWF to do all the things they want to?

A．Because too many people do not know WWF.

B．Because WWF doesn’t have enough money from donations

C．Because there are too many problems for them to solve.

D．Because WWF doesn’t encourage development.

Everyone has hobbies．Hobbies（1）　　us a lot of happiness． For most of us， the activities we like to do are common and easy． However， there are（2）　　people who like to take risks．（3）　　are more interested in doing dangerous sports， such as snowboarding， diving（潜水）and rock climbing．

    Many people enjoy（4）　　．You can do it indoors on special walls or outdoors on real mountains．There are many advantages to rock climbing﹣it is fun and it also helps people（5）　_　 their worries，

    The most important tool to have is good shoes．They need to be half a size smaller than your usual（6）　　． The next thing you need is a harness（保护带）． This allows you to move freely，（7）　　 it will hold you up if you fall． It's important to know how to use your tools． If you are a beginner， it's best to have lessons． A climber with experience can help you a lot（8）　　 you are learning to climb．

    Rock climbing is very exciting for people of different ages．Climbers，however，must be careful not（9）　　the environment．Sometimes rock climbers leave rubbish on the mountains which they climb． They should take it（10）　　 them and throw it away．This will let future climbers enjoy a clean environment．

（1）A． take	B． bring	C． provide	D． have
（2）A． other	B． the other	C． another	D．every
（3）A． We	B． You	C． All	D． They
（4）A． snowboarding	B． diving	C． rock climbing	D． swimming
（5）A． remember	B． forget	C． solve	D． keep
（6）A． size	B． shape	C． color	D． kind
（7）A． and	B． but	C． so	D． or
（8）A． before	B． when	C． after	D． until
（9）A． to protect	B． to produce	C． to pollute	D． to save
（10）A． along	B． to	C． for	D． with

Today， we are living a rapid life． We always try to get things done （31）　　． On weekdays， we are busy （32）　　or working． One of the （33）　　is that we don't have enough exercise． We all know August 8th is National Fitness Day． If we exercise for one hour a day， we will work healthily for 50years and live a happy life forever．

Scientists have found that people who often exercise are （34）　　　than those who don't， whether they do it indoors or outdoors． According to a survey， students can learn better and feel less stressed when they have more （35）　　to play sports at school． Many young women enjoy doing yoga（瑜伽） or dancing to relax and stay（36）　　 In some housewives' opinion， doing housework is a good way to burn calories（卡路里）．It can keep them （37）　B　while getting their house in order． To be strong and full of （38）　 ， some men like running， riding bicycles or playing ball games．

You will be healthy both in the（39）　　and mind by doing exercise． This weekend， don't make any plans， just get up early and start （40）　　．

31． A． quickly	B． slowly	C． loudly
32． A． playing	B． sleeping	C． studying
33． A． differences	B． problems	C． trouble
34． A． more dangerous	B． more natural	C． healthier
35． A． time	B． money	C． food
36． A． heavy	B． thin	C． tall
37． A． jumping	B． moving	C． eating
38． A． energy	B． safety	C． suggestions
39． A． tooth	B． head	C． body
40． A． exercising	B． offering	C． waiting

How to Succeed in High School

You have been familiar with the learning environment in your middle school，and it feels like home．So it is not always easy to say"（1） 　　" to middle school．

After entering high school，you may face some new challenges．The schoolwork may become more difficult and require greater skills．Most students need support．Teachers and parents may give you a hand．However，you can't（2） 　　others all the time．What can you do？Here are some suggestions：

▪Understand what kind of learner you are．Do you need silence to focus？Then make sure the TV is not on when you are studying．Provide yourself with a（3） 　　learning environment at home．Some students focus better in the morning；others at night．Find the right（4） 　　so that your efforts will work well．

▪Learn to be better organized．It might be helpful when you get used to making a to﹣do﹣lit of all your schoolwork，and checking each item off when it is completed．Try to（5） 　 __ 　your work．This will create smaller，more manageable tasks out of the larger ones．Big projects seem less difficult if they are done step by step．

▪Form good reading habits．Read every day ﹣ the more，the better．It doesn't matter what you read．Reading newspaper regularly is a good choice．Newspapers provide plenty of details and background．（6） 　　，information you get from newspapers is usually official and true．

High school life can be enjoyable．Old friendships might come undone and new ones will develop．Hope you will feel confident and perform well in high school!

（1）A．hello	B．bye﹣bye	C．sorry	D．thanks
（2）A．care for	B．depend on	C．compete with	D．worry about
（3）A warm	B．clean	C．quiet	D．safe
（4）A．time	B．place	C．habit	D．skill
（5）A．divide	B．finish	C．remember	D．correct
（6）A．For example	B．In brief	C．On average	D．In addition

Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?” This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I’m shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?” When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I wrote them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?” Try to remember eight or nine words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
How many basic questions do the students often ask?

A．Two.	B．Three.
C．Four.	D．Five.

What is Oliver’s problem?

A．He’s too shy to talk with others.

B．He’s not able to count English words.

C．He can’t remember new words.

D．He doesn’t know what real English is.

What’s the best title of this passage?

A．How to learn English

B．Talking about English films

C．Advice about English writing

D．The way of beginning an English conversation

美国加利福尼亚州Bellcrest学校的学生创办了一本名叫School Bell的校刊。阅读下面制作校刊的六个步骤，完成制作流程的正确排序。

A  → ______ → ______ → ______ → ______ →______

A

The people in        needn’t go to work on Fridays.

A．Canada	B．Scotland
C．Japan	D．Egypt

If it is 8:00 a.m. in western Canada, the time is _______ in eastern Canada.

A．11:00a.m	B．2:00 p.m.
C．12:30 p.m.	D．4:00 a.m.

While Canadian children are waking up, children in Scotland are ________.

A．having lessons	B．sleeping
C．watching TV	D．playing games

Recently，many people have begun to try a new way of doing shopping through the Internet．They are interested（1） 　　it．Why is it becoming more and more popular now？There are some （2） 　　．First，more and more people （3） 　　their own computers and their computers can be joined with the Internet．（4） 　　it is possible for many of them to do shopping through the Internet．Second，shopping through the Internet can save them some money and （5） 　　time．Third，they don't need to go to the （6） 　　themselves．Because of these good facts，few people refuse it．

On the other hand，some people don't like this new way of （7） 　　．They are （8） 　　about the safety of shopping online．Customers can only （9） 　　the pictures of a product on the Internet．And they can't enjoy the pleasure of getting things at once．There are the reasons why they do not like it．

But I think more and more people （10） 　　this new kind of shopping in the future．

（1）A． on	B． to	C． in	D． at
（2）A． excuses	B． reasons	C． things	D． methods
（3）A． have	B． has	C． had	D． having
（4）A． So	B． And	C． But	D． Because
（5）A． a number of	B． a lot of	C． a few	D． many
（6）A． library	B． hospital	C． gym	D． store
（7）A． eating	B． visiting	C． shopping	D． cooking
（8）A． pleasing	B． worrying	C． pleased	D． worried
（9）A． draw	B． see	C． show	D． buy
（10）A． will like	B． likes	C． like	D． liked

A

No	Books	Authors（作者）	Price
1	Fruits and Our Health	P. H. Francis	$17.50
2	Successful planting in the garden	Mark Brown	$19.77
3	A handbook for Taiwan’s National Parks	Jackson Fisher	$32.00
4	Modern American History	Thomas Birdsall	$11.53
5	Taking care of your rabbit	Helen Piers	$5.39

Kelly wants to visit Taiwan next month. She needs to buy ________.

A．Fruits and Our Health

B．Successful planting in the garden

C．A handbook for Taiwan’s National Parks

D．Modern American History

How much is Taking care of your rabbit?

A．$19.77.	B．$17.50.
C．$11.53.	D．$5.39.

Who is the author of Modern American History?

A．Thomas Birdsall.	B．Mark Brown.
C．P. H. Francis.	D．Helen Piers.

In America, street dancing is a great outdoor sport for young people to do with a group of friends. Many people bring their radios out onto the streets, and then wait for others to join in.
Step 1: Wear comfortable clothes. Also wear comfortable running shoes that allow (允许) you to jump easily. Dancing needs a lot of movements, so it is smart to take care of your feet.
Step 2: Get some music that you can dance to and bring a radio or a CD player.
Step 3: Invite some friends to street dance. Put some music on and start dancing to it. Use your feet as much as possible and make quick movements.
Step4: Put your arms up to the right, and then move them quickly to the left while turning your body. This will make others start street dancing.
Step5: Try different movements if possible. Street dancing is all about free-style dancing. You can enjoy yourself while getting exercise by street dancing.
Street dancing is a kind of      sport for young people.

A．indoor

B．outdoor

C．ball

D．difficult

If you want to street dance, you don’t need to       .

A．wear comfortable clothes	B．have a radio or a CD player
C．invite some friends	D．ask your parents to dance with

Which of the following is NOT right?

A．Young people like to street dance.

B．When you street dance, you need music.

C．You must be careful with your arms while moving.

D．Move your arms quickly while turning your body.

The main idea for the passage may be       .

A．how to street dance	B．young people and street dancing
C．the steps for street dancing	D．street dancing in America

Have you ever heard of e﹣waste（电子垃圾）？How do you deal with your Mp4players， mobile phones and your computers when they're broken or you want a new one？

Most people just throw them away． With the（21）　　of electronic industry， e﹣waste pollution has become a serious problem． According to the UN， in 2014， people around the world produced 41.8million tons of e﹣waste and only（22）　　less than 20% of it． The USA was（23）　　 waster in the world， producing 7.1million tons． China came second，（24）　　 6million tons．

It's important to pay attention to e﹣waste． It can be（25）　　valuable or harmful， depending on what we do with it． E﹣waste is a valuable urban mine（城市矿藏）． The value of the metals， like gold and silver is（26）　　． And the metals can be reused， but if people throw them away， the toxic（有毒的） chemicals can（27）　　the earth or air， they will affect the environment and people's health．

Now， Apple recycles people's used products in China when they're buying new（28）　　． The company will test and repair them and then sell them at lower prices．（29）　　 e﹣waste， we can buy longer lasting electronic products． If you don't want your electronics， find a new home for them． You can also take them to see（30）　　companies can offer recycling programs．

21． A． developing	B． developed	C． development
22． A． recycled	B． rebuilt	C． researched
23． A． big	B． bigger	C． the biggest
24． A． during	B． with	C． between
25． A． both	B． either	C． neither
26． A． amazing	B． disappointing	C． boring
27． A． get up	B． get into	C． get on
28． A． them	B． those	C． ones
29． A． To increase	B． To reduce	C． To keep
30． A． that	B． where	C． whether