南京外国语学校2024—2025学年度第一学期初-阶段练习卷(一)
英语试题
卷I客观题(满分40分)
Please put your answers by filing in the correct boxes with 2B pencil on the multiple
choice answer card.(请将以下选择题的答案用2B铅笔填在答题卡上。)
I.Multiple choice(1%×15=15%)
1.Which of the underlined letters has the pronunciation / /
A.worry B.walk C.water D. what
2. Which of the underlined parts pronounces differently from the other three
A.thank B.English C.ant D.uncle
3.Which one has the same sound as“keyboard”in the underlined part
A. families B.believe C.monkey D.coffee
4.Which underlined part has a voiceless consonant sound(清辅音)
A.days B.weekends C.tables D.scarfs
5.How many syllables(音节)are there in the word“curriculum”
A.Two B.Three C.Four D.Five
6.Richard has played football for five years.Now he wants to learn to play trombone.
A./;the B.the; the C.the;/ D./;/
7. lunchtime,Claire doesn't talk with her friends.Instead,she spends most of the time
about bees.
A.At; to read B.At; reading C.In;reading D.In; to read
8.The girl got many friends in her new class, but most of her classmates are very nice to her.
A.doesn't have B.has C.hasn't D.didn't have
Mom asks Ryan to his uniform before leaving, but Ryan says he can his pajamas(睡衣)to school today because it's Pajamas Day.
A. put on; wear B.wear; put on C. wear; wear D.put on;put on
10.Samantha says she enjoys extra classes although sometimes she feels tired.
A.taking;a bit of B.taking;a bit C.to take;a bit D.to take;a bit of
11.The kind boy to the old lady for two hours to make her less lonely,so she thanks to him when he left.
A.talked; said B.told;said C.talked;spoke D.told;spoke
12. The students each something in their art book,Each of them a different picture.
A.draws;draws B.draw; draw C.draws; draw D.draw; draws
13.The Lawrenceville School,one of the top high schools in the US, is five miles Princeton University.It was once a(n) school.
A.away from;all-boy B.far away from; boy's
C.far away from;all-boys D.away from; boys'
14.More than Chinese athletes took part in the Paris Olympics this summer. Chinese watched them on TV.
A.four hundreds of;Thousand of B. four hundred;Thousands of
C.four hundred;Thousand of D. four hundreds of; Thousands of
15.At first,Jack had problems with his English. ,he found it hard to pronounce sounds
/θ/ and / /.
A.For example; for example B.Such as;like
C.For example;like D.Such as; for example
II.Cloze test(1%×10=10%)
“What's this Ben is trying out for Mr.Zuckerman ” My ears burned at hearing my name.It was Lindsey,the most popular eighth-grader,looking at the tryout name list for Charlottes Web in 16 .“What if he ruins(毁掉)the whole play He's 17 acted before.”
Lindsey was right.At lunch I told Trevor,my best friend,that I'd join the technical crew(技术人员)of the 18 instead(而).
I had a lot of 19 learning all the technical things and watching the actors from backstage.By the third week,I had already remembered everyone's lines(台词).
Just one week before the opening night,Josh,who played Mr.Zuckerman, broke his leg.Mrs.Stevens was going to put off(推迟)the play 20 Trevor told her that I could remember all the lines. Mrs.Stevens asked me and Lindsey to stay and started us on the first act.I said my lines so 21 and it sounded like a movie on fast-forward.What's worse,I even knocked over some scenery(舞台布景).
Lindsey shook her head, 22 Mrs.Stevens told me that we could still have a few days to practice during lunch.With her help,I practiced hard and improved a lot.
Finally,it was the night.Before the play,I stood backstage and my hands turned 23 with fear(恐惧).
Soon it was my entrance(登场).The lights came up.I took a deep breath and walked 24 . It seemed like just a minute later that the play was over.I had made it without 25 a line or knocking anything over.
Maybe next year I will try out for the lead.
16.A.excitement B.surprise C.joy D.happiness
17.A.always B.sometimes C.never D.often
18.A.class B.play C.team D.office
19.A.trouble B.time C.fun D.pain
20.A.when B.if C.after D.though
21.A.proudly B.clearly C.carefully D.quickly
22.A.so B.because C.but D.and
23.A.cold B.cool C. warm D.hot
24.A.down B.off C.on D. away
25.A.adding B.making C.drawing D.missing
III.Reading comprehension(1%×15=15%)
A
Nanjing Museum
Opening Time
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Sunday 9:00- Opening 16:00-Admission(进入)Stopped 17:00 Closed
It is open all day on national public holidays on Mondays, but closed on Lunar New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year's Day.
Traffic Routes
Bus Subway Self-driving Parking 5,34,36,55,59 to ZhongShanMen Station Line 2 MingGuGong Station,300 meters east from Exit 1 There is a bus-and-car parking lot.
Enter Museum Notice: 1.Foreign tourists should bring their passports(护照)and pick tickets up at the service center or the ticket collection office of the History Museum. 2.Teenagers under 14(including 14)are NOT allowed to book alone.You should be accompanied by adults.
Current exhibitions(展览)
The Glory of the Aegean sea:The Exhibition of Ancient Greek Civilization open from12 a.m,June6,2024 to Oct.20,2024 Exhibition Hall 8,Special Exhibitions Gallery Ticket: RMB 50 per person Special ticket: RMB 30 per person (for the elderly above 60 and student under 18 with a student ID card)
Gold Beast: The Power to Rule and Safeguard the Country open from April 29,2024 Exhibition Hall 9,Special Exhibitions Gallery
Nanjing Museum Architecture History open from Jan.23,2024 Republic of China Gallery
Flourishing Age of the Jiangnan Region Permanent(永久) Exhibition Hal1 6,History Gallery
26.An exchange student from the UK wants to visit Nanjing Museum, he can enter .
A.with his student ID card and the ticket
B.through the ticket collection office of the Art Museum
C.with his passport and the ticket
D.with the ticket at the service center of the History Museum
27.Mike,a 15-year-old student,plans to visit the exhibition The Glory of the Aegean Sea with two of his classmates.How much are the tickets totally(总共)
A.60 yuan B.90 yuan C.120yuan D.150 yuan
28.The exchange student from the UK will arrive in December,2024 and he shows great interest in the special exhibitions,which one do you recommend(推荐)him to visit
A.The Glory of the Aegean Sea B.Gold Beast
C.Nanjing Museum Architecture History D.Flourishing Age of the Jiangnan Region
B
Artificial intelligence(AI) can now do amazing things.ChatGPT is an AI that can answer questions,tell stories,and do much more.But it's very “thirsty”, said a new study.
When ChatGPT works,its “home”---data(数据)centers around the world---gets very hot.Workers then have to use water to cool them down.Cold water goes into pipes near the computers at these centers.Because the computers are very hot,the water turns into vapor(水蒸气)and goes into the air.The water needs to be super clean.If they use seawater,it can eat away the pipes.
If you ask ChatGPT 20 to 50 questions,it needs to “drink” a 500-milliliter bottle of water. When people trained ChatGPT, it used 700,000 liters of water, said the study.This is the amount that is needed to make about 370 cars.
ChatGPT is not the only one that needs data centers. Everything you do with computers needs data centers to work.There are more than 8,000 data centers in the world.The number is still growing.If AI keeps using a lot of water, we may have to “fight” with Al for water.
AI uses a lot of water to “grow”. Many people may not have enough water to drink because of water shortage.However,we need better AI to have better future.Should we rethink the use of AI
29.What is the meaning of “thirsty”in this article
A. ChatGPT can answer many questions at the same time.
B.ChatGPT needs some water while working.
C.ChatGPT keeps learning to answer many questions.
D.ChatGPT works just like drinking water.
30. Why can't people use seawater to cool down data centers
A.Because seawater is too clean to cool down the centers
B.Because it is hard for seawater to become vapor.
C.Because seawater is bad for the pipes.
D.Because animals in seawater may eat the pipes.
31.How does the writer show the idea in Paragraph3
a.By comparing one thing with another.
b.By thinking of a thing as a person.
c.By deducing(推断)from the information.
d.By giving examples to make the point clear.
A.abc B.abd C.acd D.bcd
32.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.There may be a competition(竞争)for water use between AI and humans.
B.AI may fight against(斗争)humans to get more water in the future.
C.AI will use less water some day to let people have enough.
D.People should stop using the data centers in order to save water.
C
Having to worry about our IQ is bad enough, and now there's something called an“EQ”! Do we have to worry about that, too
The answer is yes and no. Your EQ stands for “emotional quotient".It's a measure(测量)of how well you understand your own feelings and those of other people.People with high EQs know their emotions(情绪)and those of others.They control their own emotions well.
For serious life problems like school and work, people may not think of emotions. However,we are finding that,in fact,having a good understanding of emotions is important in any group.Employers are always looking for employees(雇员)with good people skills,right Your EQ is just that:your people skills.People with high EQs become good leaders and helpful managers who understand how to deal with stressed(焦虑的)employees.They understand how to use people's feelings to reach their goals-whether to create trust within a team or create passion for a project.Outside of work,understanding your partner's emotions can certainly help you create a healthy relationship.
There are many ways to measure your EQ. Most ask you to perform different emotional problem-solving tasks.Testing your EO is a useful way to find out how well you read emotions.If you think your EQ might be low,there are ways to improve(改进)it.First,get in touch with your emotions.Think about how they change your actions.When you feel your emotions leading you to a bad action,see if you can stop it.Then,focus on other people.See if you can understand their emotions and emotional reasons for their actions. In this way, you will build patience and a strong EQ.
33.What will NOT a high EQ help you with
A.Knowing others' emotions. B.Controlling others’ bad feelings.
C.Helping with others' emotions. D.Creating a healthy relationship.
34.What can you learn from Paragraph 3
A.People with high EQs help a lot in the work.
B.People don't need to use emotions a lot in the work.
C.People with high EQs want to become leaders.
D.People with high EQs are smarter than others.
35.What does “get in touch with” mean in the last paragraph
A.To catch up with. B.To get out of.
C. To stay away from. D.To think about and understand.
36.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A.The importance of a high EQ. B.The ways of improving EQ.
C.How to test your own EQ. D.How to measure and improve EQ.
D
Eldridge was a small,quiet town circled by rolling hills and thick forests. The people were friendly and life went by peacefully and slowly. Everyone knew each other by name, and secrets were hard to keep.
In the center of Eldridge stood an old library,a treasured(珍贵的) landmark(地标).The library's high windows were cloudy with age,and the wooden shelves held books that smelled of old paper and ink.Mrs.Hargrove,the librarian, knew every book by heart.She had worked there for as long as anyone could remember,her grey hair always neatly tied back,her glasses rested on her nose.
One autumn day,Emma, a new resident(居民)in town,entered the library for the first time.She was curious(好奇的)about her new home and want to learn about its history.The library seemed the perfect pace to start.
Emma pushed open the heavy wooden door and stepped inside, breathing in the rich,musty(发霉的)smell.She saw Mrs.Hargrove behind a desk,carefully putting away a pile of books.When Mrs.Hargrove noticed Emma,she smiled.
“Good morning,dear,”she said. “How can I help you ”
Emma felt a little shy but managed to say, “I'm looking for a book about the history of Eldridge.”
Mrs.Hargrove's eyes twinkled. “You've come to the right place,”she said.“Follow me.”
she led Emma to a corner of the library where the oldest books were kept Emma's eyes widened as she looked at the leather-bound(装订)books,their titles written in gold.
“This one should tell you all about Eldridge's past,”said Mrs.Hargrove, handing Emma a worn book.Emma took it gently(温和地),her excitement growing.She found a corner and began to read.As she turned the pages,she felt like she was part of the story,exploring new places and meeting interesting characters.She couldn't wait to come back and read more.
37.What do the library's windows and shelves suggest(暗示)
A.The library is modern and treasured.
B.The library is old and falling down.
C.The library has a long and rich history.
D.The library is always visited and remembered.
38.How does Emma feel as she starts reading the book
A.Surprised and curious. B.Gentle and serious(严肃的).
C.Excited and interested. D. Relaxed and comfortable.
39.What does Emma's interest in the history of Eldridge show
A.It shows her wish to know more about the town.
B.It shows her hope to change the town's future.
C.It shows her interest in making new friends.
D. It shows her ability to help this new community.
40. Which of the following best describes Mrs.Hargrove
A.A new librarian who enjoys visitors.
B.An elderly librarian with helpful nature(天性).
C.A middle-aged librarian who loves history with all her heart.
D.A serious librarian with no patience(耐心) for newcomers.
卷Ⅱ主观题(满分60分)
IV. Phonetic symbols
A. Write down the words according to their phonetic symbols.(1%×10=10%)
B.Choose proper words to complete the following poem.(1%×5=5%)
cheese dance fall basketball heart five wolves
My Dog is Not the Smartest Dog
My dog is not the smartest dog alive.
He seems to think that two and two is 1 .
He's sure Japan's the capital of France.
He says that submarines(潜水艇)know how to 2 .
My dog declares(宣布)that tigers grow on trees.
He argues only antelopes(羚羊)eat 3 .
He tells me that he's twenty nine feet tall,
then adds that ants are good at 4 .
It seems to me my dog is pretty dense(愚笨的).
He talks a lot,but doesn't make much sense.
Although I love my dog with all my 5 ,
I have to say,he isn't very smart.
V. Vocabulary
A. Complete each sentence with proper words.The first letter of each word is given.(1%×12=12%)
1.Nowadays,many people love watching videos on Bilibili,some of which get nearly three
m times of views (观看).
2.They call themselves the 12 Girls Band---a small o of Chinese musical instruments played by members from famous art universities.
3.Now that(既然)Mary never a with me about work,why should I support(支持)her this time
4. Bob loves all kinds of fast food,e hamburgers.He can have hamburgers for breakfast,lunch and supper.
5.Every October,the school o a sports meeting and most of the students should take part in it.
6. English is my f subject and I want to be an English teacher in the future.
7.I joined a p club and I made a pot out of clay(黏土)yesterday.
8.Trying new things and travelling around unknown(未知的)places is the best way to d
new hobbies.
9.Teenagers keep u pets like snakes or butterflies and they will learn some life secrets which can't be learned at school.
10.Many people are s of bees,because they think bee stings(蛰)are painful(疼痛的).
11. The wind was perfect for s yesterday, and we had a great time doing sports out on the lake.
12.The brain-computer interface(脑机接口)is a new t allowing control of body through thoughts in the brain.
B.Complete the sentences with the proper forms of the given words.(1%×8=8%)
1.According to the study,people who use the right side of their brain are more .(art)
2.Australia is one of the world's largest of wool.Its wool sell well in China.(produce)
3. She speaks fluent and can talk with the locals easily.(Spain)
4.Athletes(运动员)coming from more than 200 and regions in Asia came to the 2024 Paris Olympics this August.(national)
5.This app saves you the trouble and picks news and music for you, based on your own
and listening habits.(interest)
6.We hire(雇佣)a to videotape the happy moments of the holiday trip in Hainan.(photograph)
7.The have their own languages and identities(身份),because people of the UK come from different parts of Europe.(Wales)
VI.Choose a proper phrase to complete each sentence and change the form if necessary.Each phrase is only used ONCE.Two phrases are extra.(1%×4=4%)
come round go near tell…about... learn about feed...with... help...with
Sam says he would like to explore(探索)new places in his free time.Every morning,he
the ducks at the local pond breadcrumbs(面包屑).It's peaceful,and he enjoys it when they looking for snacks.His dog, however,always tries the pond,which makes things a bit chaotic(混乱).During weekends,he loves to visit scenic spots(景点)
different times and cultures.
VII.Sentence transformation(0.5%×7=3.5%)
1.Michael often holds meetings for the team at the school centre.(对划线部分提问)
Michael often meetings for the team
2.How much did you pay for home repairs (同义句转换)
How much did you home repairs
3.Allen doesn’t like doing sports in the sun.(同义句转换)
Allen sports in the sun.
plete each sentence according to the Chinese given.(0.5%×15=7.5%)
1.我进入初中已经有一个月了。这是在南外学习生活平常的一天。每天早上,我们以大声朗读一会儿中文或英文开始我们的一天。
It has been a month since I entered middle school.This is a school day in NFLS.Every morning,we start the day by reading Chinese or English aloud .
2.英语课上,老师要求我们做值日汇报。老师鼓励我们要自信、有创意。我总是在网上搜索更多的信息,让我的演讲更棒。
In English classes,we are asked to make a daily report.The teacher encourages us to be confident and . I always search for more information , which makes my report better.
3.我们有许多课后的活动可以选择。我们可以学习语言课程,比如法语和德语。我们也可以加入不同的俱乐部,例如国际象棋、高尔夫等等,而且大部分都是免费的。
There are many for us to .We can learn language courses,such as and German. We can also join different clubs,like chess,golf,etc.Most of clubs are .
4、总之,在南外,学校生活不仅仅是关于课本,更是关于探索、交流和共同成长。
Anyway,here in NFLS,school life is not just about textbooks;it's about exploration, and growing together.
IX.Fill in the blanks with proper words.The first letter of each word is given.(1%×10=10%)
The UK honored Jane Austen(简·奥斯汀)by making her the face of the new 10 note.After more than 200 years,the fame(名气)of the w1 has increased many times over.Austen's works are p2 all over the world today,although her novels are set in a much older time.The most famous work is Pride and Prejudice(《傲慢与偏见》),which is set in the late 18th
century---a t3 when women depended(依赖)on their husbands for almost everything.
The story follows Elizabeth Bennet.She is one of six d 4 in a family.The main story is the love-hate relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy,a rich nobleman(贵族).At first,they argue.Elizabeth feels that Mr Darey looks down on the p5 people.Meanwhile,Darcy
t 6 Elizabeth has wrongly judged(评判)him because of his wealth(财富).The beauty of the story c7 from how Elizabeth and Mr.Darcy overcome (克服)their pride and prejudice to reach the surprising ending.
Upon reading the book,it's clear w 8 the novel is still liked by many people today.Although many y 9 have passed,everyone today still has difficulty in finding the r10 partner(伴侣).Many of Austen's books focused on serious problems for young women and continue to inspire(激励)many women today.
参考答案
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16-20 BCCCD 21-25 DCACD
26-28 CBB 29-32 BCBA 33-36 BBDD 37-40 CCAB
IV.A.work Geography greet museum exciting around bank tiring quiet once
B.five dance wolves fall cheese
V.A. 1-6 million ; orchestra; argues; especially; organizes; favourite;
7-12pottery; discover; unusual; scared; sailing; technology;
1-7 artistic; producers,products; Spanish; nations; interests; photographer; Welsh
VI.feeds; with; come around; to go near; to learn about
VII.1.Where does;hold 2.spend on 3.dislikes doing
VIII.1.ordinary; for some time 2.creative; on the Internet 3.after-school activities;choose;French;free 4.communication
IX.1-10 writer; popular; time; daughters; poor; thinks; comes; why; years; right
