浦东新区2022学年度第二学期初三年级模拟考试英语试卷(满分140分，考试时间90分钟)考生注意：本卷有7大题，共84小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在试卷上不给分。Part 1 Listening (第一部分 听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (本大题共20题，共25分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (5分)A. B. C. D. E. F. 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________B. Listen to the dialogues and choose the best answer to each question your hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (5分)6. A. A scarf. B. A phone. C. A watch. D. A pad.7. A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday. D. On Friday.8. A. To the shop. B. To the cinema. C. To the park. D. To the restaurant.9. A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient. D. Policewoman and driver.10. A. Tom can’t do the homework himself. B. Alice is good at teaching her child.C. Alice feels sorry for Tom’s homework. D. Tom and Alice have the same trouble.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用”T”表示，不符合的用”F”表示) (5分)11. Jack was happy because he could pay a visit to a history museum.12. The class teacher showed the students around and introduced many things.13. Jack learned the meaning and the use of the coins from the guide.14. Jack and other students answered the guide’s questions one after another.15. Through the educational visit, Jack changed his attitude towards history as a subject.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences (听对话，用听到的单词完成下列句子。每空格限填一词) (10分)16. From Sandy, we know that Lynda is ________ ________.17. Billy is thinking about trying to learn an online course on ________ ________.18. It cost Sandy about ________ ________ to pay for the course on programming.19. Sandy thinks it is a great way to learn ________ ________ and keep up with the times.20. Taking an online course enables you to learn and ________ ________ it at your own speed.Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分 语法和词汇)II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (本大题共15题，每题1分，共15分。每题只有一个正确选项)1. We went to a concert and it was ________ unforgettable experience.A. aB. anC. /D. the2. Grandma sent ________ her old photos, which brought back sweet memories.A. IB. meC. myD. mine3. It’s not kind to make fun ________ others based on their appearance or abilities.A. ofB. forC. onD. with4. Baking has become one of ________ after-work activities among young adults.A. popularB. more popularC. most popularD. the most popular5. Deborah asked what was happening, but ________ answered. We were all silent.A. everybodyB. nobodyC. somebodyD. anybody6. My old neighbour Emily seemed ________ after her children moved out.A. safelyB. lonelyC. sadlyD. quietly7. With family doctors, patients of all ages ________ receive basic health care at home.A. shouldB. needC. canD. must8. My cousin has just gone to the gym, but I don’t know ________ he will come back.A. how farB. how longC. how soonD. how often9. I will give her a message as soon as she ________ from her lunch break.A. returnsB. returnedC. will returnD. has returned10. By last month, the TV series Three-Body ________ a large audience.A. attractsB. attractedC. had attractedD. has attracted11. Working in the field for a whole day let the children ________ the farmers’ hard life.A. understandB. to understandC. understoodD. understanding12. Would you mind ________ our seats? I can’t see the screen clearly.A. exchangeB. exchangedC. to exchangeD. exchanging13. Explore the traditional foods of a country, ________ you will learn about its culture.A. butB. orC. andD. for14. You aren’t allowed to use the emergency exit ________ there is a fire.A. whenB. becauseC. ifD. unless15. ________ brave the medical workers were in the battle against the disease!A. HowB. WhatC. What aD. What anIII. Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once (本大题共8题，每题1分，共8分，每题只有一个正确选项)选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。A. requires B. method C. publish D. operate E. tasksFuture in their eyesRocket mail: In 1959, Arthur predicted that guided rockets would become the usual ____16____ to deliver mail, and that would happen before a human reached the moon. We have emails now, but still no rocket mails.Ape workers: Who ____17____ robots if you can have monkeys? In 1951, a Nobel Prize winner predicted that we’d have apes that could drive cars and complete other ____18____ for us by 2020.Nuclear vacuums: In 1955, the president of a vacuum cleaner company predicted that nuclear power (核能) would ____19____ vacuums within 10 years. But he never said what people would do with the nuclear waste.A. no longer B. physical C. correctly D. humorous E. worked outMeals in a pill: In 1894, Marcellin said, “Wheat fields will disappear from the face of the Earth, because flour will ____20____ be produced from growing wheat, but from chemicals in labs.” While we still rely on farms for food, scientists have ____21____ how to make meat from plants and how to grow it from cells.Virtual reality (VR) everywhere: In 1999, Ray predicted that by 2019, we’d wear glasses that would project virtual images (投射虚拟图像) onto the ____22____ world. He also thought the glasses might show a complete virtual reality that we could touch and communicate with. Virtual reality technology isn’t nearly this good yet. To be fair, Ray ____23____ predicted that AI would beat humans at chess and that we’d move to digital books, music and movies.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词)(本大题共8题，每题1分，共8分)24. For safety, schools don’t allow students to bring ________. (knife)25. Doctor Wang keeps running marathons even though he’s in his ________. (sixty)26. After I show my view, Bruna and Ella will show ________ in the debate. (they)27. It is ________ to see the increase in natural disasters because of climate change. (frighten)28. She took a deep ________ and tried to calm down before the interview. (breathe)29. In the novel, the man had no choice but to ________ his house at last. (sale)30. ________ I had my umbrella with me to stay dry during the heavy rain. (lucky)31. The boy is so ________. He always leaves home without locking the door. (care)V. Complete the following sentences as required (根据所给要求完成句子。52-57小题每空格限填一词)(本大题共7题，每题2分，共14分)32. The manager has already tried his best to improve the quality of service. (改为否定句)The manager ________ ________ his best to improve the quality of service yet.33. Kids should help parents with chores to develop a sense of responsibility. (对划线部分提问)________ should kids ________ to develop a sense of responsibility?34. The astronaut gave the students a space-based lecture last year. (改为被动语态)The students ________ ________ a space-based lecture by the astronaut last year35. Jim seldom does anything that challenges him in some way. (改为反意疑问句)Jim seldom does anything that challenges him in some way, ________ ________?36. I like spending my weekends outdoors better than staying inside all day. (保持句意基本不变)I ________ spending my weekends outdoors ________ staying inside all day.37. The little girl wonders, “How did the ancient people build that stone bridge?” (改为间接引语)The little girl wonders ________ the ancient people ________ that stone bridge.38. of Sunshine School, an outing, are planning, to Shanghai Disney, students (连词成句)____________________________________________________________ .Part 3 Reading and Writing(第三部分 读写)VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解)(本大题共25题，共50分)A. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案)(12分)Chinese Language Teen Program is a two-week program designed for teen students to quickly master Chinese language. It offers Chinese lessons with efficient learning tips to help students excel in their communication or exams. Come and learn Chinese in Shanghai with our professional native Chinese teachers.FREOUENCY5 days/weekMon to FriWHENMon to Fri9:00 a.m.~4:00 p.m.CAPACITYSmall classesMax. 10 studentsWHEREShanghai, WudingRoad▷ ScheduleLevel Beginning Dates2023 course for total beginners: July 3, Sept. 302023 course for medium-level students: July 17, Sept. 162023 course for advanced-level students: July 31, Sept. 2▷ ____________Compare our school with other Chinese language schoolsFree access to our online/mobile app.Classrooms equipped with Apple computers and other high-tech learning aids.Well-lit, clean, modern classrooms.Over 15 years of hands-on experience.Free drinks (coffee and tea..Full-time, experienced teachers who completed our training course.▷ FeedbackMy daughter had the time of her life! The teachers and staff are super friendly and helpful, always answer my emails very quickly. Her Chinese has improved so much and she can now finally have a simple easy conversation with locals. She made so many friends of other nationalities. Parent: Alisa K. RussiaThe teachers are extremely easy to talk to and are young enough to connect with. I had great conversations with them that I enjoyed very much.Student: Cenevieve C, FinlandThe school is well organized. The teachers are highly qualified and the school is located in the heart of Shanghai. My son had a good experience.Parent: Eloy Y, The UK39. Chinese Language Teen Program is designed to attract ________.A. Chinese teachersB. teenage learnersC. Shanghai localsD. foreign travelers40. The underlined phrase “excel in” means “________”A. take charge ofB. show interest inC. get rid ofD. do well in41. Jessica knows nothing about Chinese, so she should take the course beginning on ________.A. July 17B. July 31C. Sept. 16D. Sept. 3042. Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank?A. AdvantagesB. EntertainmentC. InstructionsD. Background43. From the feedback, we can learn that ________.A. the courses are extremely easyB. the management of the school is satisfyingC. the school is located in the countrysideD. teachers in this school are from many countries44. We may probably find ________ at the end of this advertisement.A. B. C. D. B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文)(12分)The most important jobMy parents got Federico’s Family Laundromat (洗衣店) from my grandfather. It was a true family business. My father worked the washing machines while my mother sat at the sewing machine. My Aunt Gloria was responsible for the cash desk. Even my retired grandfather offered to ____45____ by doing some cleaning now and then.My father used to say that the most important machine in the laundromat wasn’t the washing machine, the cash desk, or the sewing machine. It was the coffee pot that sat by the entrance. The coffee was free, and almost every ____46____ would have a cup and chat with my family while waiting for their clean clothes. In the hours after school or on weekends, it was my job to keep the coffee pot filled. At least ten times per day, I would clean up the wet coffee grounds (咖啡渣), weigh 40g of beans, fill the pot with water, and turn on the coffee machine. It was such a(n) ____47____ job that I could have done it in my sleep.I remember complaining to my father one busy day. “Why do we have to give away coffee? We’re a laundromat, not a coffee shop!” I said ____48____. My father was surprised at my attitude and immediately stopped what he was doing to talk to me. He took a seat across from me, and with a patient but serious look on his face, he spoke:“Son, people can wash their clothes at any laundromat in town. They come to ours because we ____49____ them like friends. We offer them a cup of coffee. We chat with them, laugh with then and connect with them. People don’t just need a place to clean their clothes. They need friendship. That is why your job is the most important job in the laundromat.”My father’s words had the expected ____50____. From then on. I even weighed the coffee beans more carefully, making sure that the coffee would turn out just right. After all, I had the most important job in the laundromat, and that was worth taking seriously.45. A. check inB. give a handC. dress upD. make a living46. A. customerB. passengerC. engineerD. assistant47. A. amusingB. changeableC. importantD. boring48. A. politelyB. angrilyC. gentlyD. slowly49. A. forgiveB. praiseC. serveD. encourage50. A. effectB. lessonC. awardD. attentionC. Fill in the blanks with proper words (14分)在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给。Plastic is a convenience, but both regular and micro plastics can hurt the environment. Therefore, action must be taken to reduce their use.There are many d____51____ ways to reduce your plastic use at home. To begin with, be sure to properly recycle everything you can and throw away what you can’t, such as plastic cups and dishes. If you’d like to take further steps to make your home free from plastics, consider using simple alternatives(替代品) to everyday products like personal care items. For example, a m____52____ of baking soda vinegar, hot water and lemon can effectively replace traditional cleaners that come in harmful plastic bottles.Shopping may be one of the hardest things to do when trying to avoid plastic. Replacing plastic shopping bags with reusable ones is a good s____53____, and there is much more you can do. Before you walk out of the door, make sure you have an accurate shopping list with e____54____ what you will need or eat. This will not only reduce food waste but also the amount of plastic packaging you throw away every year.Believe it or not, it is possible to avoid plastics while on vacation. You may book one of the hotels that have l_____55_____ the use of plastics. These hotels hardly provide guests with the plastics that can only be used once. As for take-home gifts, don’t buy products made from plastics. Stick to buying those made from natural materials like metals or plants. Or i____56____, give up traditional gifts completely and give someone a picture you took yourself, which can be more special for the purpose of helping the planet.It seems like a difficult task to take all the actions immediately, so begin small and take larger steps towards a plastic-free life. Don’t be afraid to share your stories with others. While a s____57____ person’s effort wouldn’t make much difference, only many people’s actions can change the world for the better. If we can help other people make the change to a plastic-free life, we’ll be doing the world a huge favor.D. Answer the questions (12分)根据短文内容回答问题。Last week’s meeting didn’t go as well as Anna had thought. She didn’t get the team she wanted for the project. Anna didn’t want to hand over any important work to a group of freshers with little or no experience. “How will I get this done on my own?” she panicked because all the stress was now getting to her.By the time Anna reached home, her body had burnt up with a fever. Anna went straight to bed. When she woke up the next morning, she was behind schedule.Ray knocked at the door and went in. “Good morning, mum!” said the 10-year-old.“Are you not feeling well?” Ray asked.“Not too bad,” Anna replied.“You look sick mum. Wait! I know what you need to feel better. I will be back,” Ray said.“Hey....” Anna tried to stop him but Ray was already gone. She didn’t have the strength to get up and see what he was doing. She lay there for a while and finally fell asleep.When Anna opened her eyes again Ray was standing by the bed, watching her every move.“Mum, do you think you can come to the kitchen with me?” be asked.“What have you been up to? I hope you didn’t go into the kitchen all alone.” Anna cried.“Please come, mum! I promise that you will feel better,” Ray said with confidence.Anna pulled herself out of bed slowly and walked to the kitchen with her son.“Were you cooking? I’ve told you so many times to stay away from the kitchen. You are only 10. What if you get burnt?” Anna was dead worried. She couldn’t believe Ray would do such a thing without any experience. “Don’t worry, mum. I had called grandma and she was able to help me. I made your favourite soup.” Ray replied.Anna was surprised, but quickly she began to eat the soup.“This is very tasty. I am so proud of you!” she said as she hugged her little boy.“Thanks, mum. After all, how will I learn something if I never try doing it?” he said in a happy voice.Ray’s words made Anna understand something-both with her son and her workmates. She realized that ________ and decided to ________.58. Was Anna pleased with her team for the project?_______________________________________59. Why did Anna wake up behind schedule the next morning?_______________________________________60. How many times did Ray enter his mum’s bedroom?_______________________________________61. What was Anna worried about Ray most?_______________________________________62. How did Ray make his mum’s favourite soup?_______________________________________63. What can be filled in the blanks in the last paragraph?_______________________________________VII. Writing (作文)(本大题共1题，共20分)64. Write at least 60 words according to the given situation(根据以下情境写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格)初三毕业典礼即将到来，为此学校开展了主题海报设计活动。目前初步确定了三幅主题为“友谊长存”、“感谢师恩”、“美好未来”的候选海报，并在学校网站展示，征询学生们的意见。假设你是该校学生李华，请在学校网站留言，选择其中的一幅海报，并结合海报内容阐述你的理由。注意：1、短文中不得出现姓名、校名等个人信息，否则不予评分。2、照抄阅读语篇不得分。Poster 1 Poster 2 Poster 3_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________