初中英语说明文试题

broadcast1/'brɔ:dkɑ:st||ˈbrɔdˌkæst/n[C] a programme on the radio or on television: a radio news broadcast | live broadcast ( =" a" programme that you see or hear at the same time as the events are happening) broadcast^2 v past tense and past participle, broadcast 1 [ I,T] to send out radio or television programmes: The interview was broadcast live across Europe. 2 [T] to tell something to a lot of people: There was no need to broadcast the fact that he lost his job. broadcaster /ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə || ˈbrɔːdkæstər/ n [C]

curious/ˈkjʊəriəs || 'kjur-/ adj 1 wanting to know about something: When I mentioned her name everyone was curious. | [ +about] I’m incurious about this book she's supposed to be writing. |curious to see/hear/know etc: Mandy was curious to hear what Peter had to say himself.—opposite INCURIOUS 2 strange or unusual: a curious noise coming from the cellar | curious that It's very curious that she left without saying goodbye. curl^1 /kɜ:l|| kɚrl/ n 1[C] a small mass of hair

flask / flɑ:sk || flæsk/n [C] I BrE a special type of bottle that you use to keep liquids either hot or cold, for example when travelling 2 a flat bottle usually used to carry alcohol 3 a glass bottle with a narrow top, used in a LABORATORY flat^1/ flæt / adj flatter, flattest 1▶ SURFACE◀ smooth and level, without raised or hollow areas, and not sloping or curving: a flat-bottomed boat |a perfectly flat sandy beach | flat as a

pollute / pə'lu:t/ v [T] 1 to make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use: beaches polluted by raw sewage | industrial emissions that pollute the air 2 pollute sb’s mind to give someone immoral thoughts and spoil their character: fears that Lawrence's novels would pollute young minds--polluted adj: polluted rivers--polluter n [C] pollution / pəˈlu:ʃn /n [U] 1 the process of making

 
The pronunciation of the word "broadcast" is ____ or/ˈbrɔdˌkæst /.

A．/'brɔ:dkɑ:st/

B．/'brəud'sɑ:st/

C．/bræd'kɔst/

D．/'bru:dkɑ:st/

The word"____ "can be used as an adjective (形容词).

A．pollute

B．pollution

C．curious

D．curiously

Which of the following is a flask?

A．

B．

C．

D．

The word "pollute" means "______".

A．to tell something to a lot of people	B．wanting to know about something
C．a programme on the radio or on TV	D．to make air. water, soil, etc dirty

These texts are probably from ______.

A．a magazine	B．a dictionary
C．a newspaper	D．an advertisement

Once an animal expert did some research on antelopes（羚羊）． These antelopes were living on both sides of a river in South America．The expert（1） 　　that the antelopes on the east side multiplied（繁殖）more and ran faster than（2） 　　on the west．

The expert didn't get the reason about differences after thinking hard， as the two groups of antelopes lived in（3） 　　environment and they fed on the same kind of grass．

One year，（4） 　　the help of the Animal Protecting society， he caught ten antelopes on each side and（5） 　　them． A year later， the ten antelopes that were sent to the west side multiplied by fourteen． （6） 　　how about the antelopes sent to the east？ Only three remained!

Where were（7） 　　seven？ They were eaten by wolves．

At last the expert understood why the antelopes on the east were （8） 　　． That was because there were a group of wolves﹣their natural enemy， on the（9） 　　side．

So thanks must go to your opponents（对手）． It is your opponents that are（10） 　　you． It's true!

（1）A． has covered	B． covered	C． has discovered	D．discovered
（2）A． they	B． those	C． them	D．that
（3）A． different	B．same	C． the same	D． difference
（4）A． with	B． without	C． under	D．by
（5）A．changed	B． exchanged	C． challenged	D． fed
（6）A． But	B． Though	C． So	D． Or
（7）A． other	B． the other	C．others	D． the others
（8）A． weak	B．weaker	C． strong	D．stronger
（9）A． south	B． north	C． east	D． west
（10）A． improving	B． hurting	C．comparing	D．disappointing

American schools begin in September after a long summer holiday.There are two terms in a school year,the first term is from September to January,and the second is from February to June.Most American children begin to go to school when they are five years old.Most students are seventeen or eighteen years old when they finish high school.
High school students take only four or five subjects(科目)each term.They usually go to the same class every day,and they have homework for every class.After class they do many interesting things.After high school,many students go to college.They can go to a small one or a large one.They usually have to give a lot of money.So many college students work after class to get the money for their studies.
Most American children go to school when they are _________ years old

A．four.

B．five .

C．six.

D．seven .

High school students ______ after class .

A．do a lot of homework.	B．do many interesting things.
C．often sing songs.	D．do lots of reading.

After high school , many students  _________ .

A．begin to work.

B．stay at home.

C．go to college.

D．visit their friends.

Many college students work after class because _________

A．they want to get some money for their studies .

B．they don' t have anything to do .

C．their parents ask them for money.

D．their teachers ask them to do so .

From the passage we know that in America a summer holiday begins in _________  .

A．January

B．September.

C．February

D．July

Here are some programs that kids would like to watch on BBC Kids Channel.

Time	Programs
8:30am	Tom’s World Do you know that different kinds of dogs live in different places? It’s true! And there’s a lot more for you to learn as Tom and his friends tell about the dogs!
9:20am	Play School Join the play school to learn English while singing songs, listening to stories, and learn to make things with Big Ted, Jame on the children’s show
12:00pm	BBC News News from all over the world
2:10pm	A Cartoon Movie The movie about a little fish called Nemo. He is caught by a fisherman and later his father travels through the sea to look for him
4:00pm	Around the World Do you want to know how people live in different countries? Do you want to make friends with foreign kids? Come to join in Buzy’s trip.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
________ will take you to see how people live in different countries.

A．Tom

B．Nemo

C．Buzy

D．Jame

BBC News begins at _______.

A．8:30am	B．2:10pm
C．12:00pm	D．9:20am

Kids can NOT _______ by joining the play school.

A．sing songs	B．draw pictures
C．listen to stories	D．learn to make things

Peter should watch the program _____if he wants to know more about dogs.

A．Tom’s World	B．Play School
C．BBC News	D．around the World

The cartoon movie is about a ________.

A．boy

B．girl

C．fish

D．toy

In the United States, every year, Thanks-giving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November. Because Canada is on the north of the United States, and is colder, the harvest comes earlier(更早) in the year. In Canada, people have Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October.
The harvest brings a lot of food to the people. On Thanksgiving Day people in Canada and America like to have a big meal with their friends and family just like Chinese people do at Mid-autumn festival. Many Canadians and Americans put flowers, vegetables and fruits around their homes to say “Thank you” for the harvest. At a Thanksgiving Day dinner, many Canadians and Americans will eat turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. These are food like the food of many years ago. They are saying “Thank you” for the harvest that comes every year.
____________ celebrates the Thanksgiving Day like the U.S.A. .
A. China      B. Canada     C. Korea    D. Japan
In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is  __________________.

A．on the fourth Thursday in November	B．on the second Monday in October
C．on the second Thursday in November	D．on the fourth Monday in October

At a Thanksgiving Day dinner, many Canadians and Americans will eat_____________.

A．chicken, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.	B．turkey, tomatoes, and pumpkin pie.
C．turkey, potatoes, and apple pie.	D．turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.

Why people celebrate the Thanksgiving Day?

A．Because people want to have a big meal.

B．Because people want to eat turkey, potatoes and pumping pie.

C．Because people want to get together with their friends and family.

D．Because people want to say “Thank you” for the harvest.

Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Canada has Thanksgiving earlier in the year because the harvest comes earlier.

B．The harvest doesn’t bring a lot of food to the people.

C．Canada is on the south of the United States.

D．People are saying “Hello” for the harvest on Thanks-giving Day.

Jessie felt her life so boring one summer day. She was tired of watching TV, she read all her books, and her friends were on vacation. She wanted something different to do. Suddenly, she saw the lawn mower(割草机) sitting in the yard.
“Mom,” she shouted, “I think I will mow the lawn.” Her mom ran into the yard and said, “Oh no, you don’t. You’re too young to mow the law.”
“I’m fourteen years old and know how to do it,” Jessie said. “Besides, it would help Dad out, and he won’t have to worry about it over the weekend.”
Mom thought for a while and then decided to let Jessie give it a try. After all, she was home and would keep an eye on her. Jessie already knew how to start the lawn mower from watching her dad. Jessie checked the gas(汽油) to make sure it was full, and put on her gardening gloves to protect her hands. Mom watched from the kitchen window. Jessie really does know how to mow the lawn. She was very careful around the flowers and trees. When she finished, she felt so good, but she was so hot. Mom brought her some ice tea and said, “You sure did a great job. Dad will be very surprised.”
Later that day, Dad came home and said to Jessie’s mom, “You didn’t have to mow the lawn. I was going to do it on Saturday. It looks great. Thanks.”
“I didn’t mow it. Jessie did.”
“Wow, our little girl is growing up!” Dad told Jessie what a great job she had done.
“It was fun, and I will do it again next week,” said Jessie.
The neighbor next door came by and asked Jessie if she wanted to mow his lawn and make some money. “Sure!” said Jessie. Jessie began mowing his lawn. Two other neighbors asked so, then another three. Jessie was now mowing lawns for them all and making some money. She was no longer bored! “I won’t have time to spend my money,” she laughed to herself.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
In order to do something different, Jessie decide to _______.

A．read books

B．travel

C．mow the lawn

D．watch TV

What does “keep an eye on” mean?

A．保护

B．注视

C．培养

D．瞄准

Before Jessie mowed the lawn, she ______.

A．washed her hands	B．bought some gas
C．read some instructions	D．put on her gloves

How did Jessie’s father feel when he knew Jessie had mowed the lawn?

A．Proud.

B．Angry.

C．Relaxed.

D．Worried.

What does the text mainly tell us?

A．Neighbors should learn to help each other.

B．Mowing the lawn is a good way to make money.

C．Doing something helpful can make people happy.

D．Children should help their parents at an early age.

Computers are good tools(工具）.The Internet is also good. But some people spend too much time online. They can’t stop. Doctors say this is a new sickness. They call this sickness Internet Addiction Disorder (互联网成瘾症）（IAD).
People with IAD are online a lot. They spend hours chatting to their friends or playing online games. Many people with IAD spend more time on the Internet than with family or friends. Some people with IAD even quit(辞掉)their jobs!
Do you have IAD? Think about these questions：How many hours a day are you online? Is it a lot or a little? When you are not online，are you thinking about playing a computer game or checking your messages? When you are online，do you forget the time? Do you get angry when you can’t play a game?
If you have IAD，what can you do? Dr. Ivan Goldberg and Dr. Kimberly S.Young have some ideas. First，ask yourself “Why am I online a lot?” Then try to take a break. For example，use the computer or play games twice a week，not every day. In this way，you can have a good social life with other friends.
The passage is mainly about________

A．a new sickness

B．an online game

C．messages

D．computer jobs

If you have Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)，you are_______
A.online for an hour a week
B.send e-mall messages at work
C.are on the Internet more than with friends
D.never use the computer
According to the passage，which is NOT a sign of IAD?

A．Quitting your job to spend more time online.

B．Spending time with family and friends.

C．Forgetting the time when you are online.

D．Getting angry when you can，t play a game.

Ivan Goldberg and Kimberly S. Young_______

A．quit their jobs

B．are online a lot

C．have IAD

D．help people with IAD

Name	Palace Museum	British Museum	Hermitage Museum	Metropolitan Museum of Art
Location	Beijing, China	London, the UK	Saint Petersburg, Russia	New York, the USA
Information	The largest ancient palace with many kinds of collections in China	One of the largest museums with collections of any time and any area in the world	One of the largest and oldest museums with a large number of collections in the world	The largest art museum in the USA with large collections of art from the USA and other countries
Ticket	60 yuan (April 1^st — October 31^st); 40 yuan (November 1^st — March 31^st )	Free	Foreign tourist: about 70 yuan; Russian tourist: about 20 yuan	About 200 yuan

Jack wants to visit the Hermitage Museum. He should go to ______.

A．Beijing	B．London
C．Saint Petersburg	D．New York

How many museums have the collections of different countries?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

Mary wants to visit the Palace Museum with her parents on January 1^st. They should pay ______ yuan.

A．60

B．100

C．120

D．140

Which of the following is TRUE according to the materials?

A．Chinese tourists pay more than Russian tourists when they visit the Hermitage Museum.

B．Tourists don’t have to pay when they visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

C．The British Museum has the world’s largest art collection.

D．The Palace Museum isn’t open on Mondays.

We may read the material from a ______ magazine.

A．food

B．travel

C．sports

D．science

Dear Liz，
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life． 
Life is busy and exciting．Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10  million and heavy traffic．I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside  the city．There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who  is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma．  
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda．The school teaches about 70 percent  in English，and 30 percent in Thai. I've learned some spoken language，but Thai writing is very difficult．The cooking lesson is my favourite．I'm learning all about Thai food and culture People don’t use chopsticks here，but spoons and forks．When I come back，I'm going to cook you a real Thai meal．   
Last weekend we visited some temples．We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok．I  thought it was great，but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket  Island，where the beaches are even more beautiful．The month after next，we’re going to travel  to Mr．Phairat，s hometown in the north of Thailand．The Phairats own land there，and they  have two elephants．I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them．Sanan and  Chinda say it’s really fun．   
I'm amazed by everything in this country，especially by the elephants．Elephants are an  important pan of Thai culture and way of life．They have been a traditional symbol(象征)of  Thailand for many years in times of war and peace．In the seventh century，a Thai king trained 20，000 elephants for battle．
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing(拳击)lessons next time I write．
Love,
Mandy
How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?

A．4．

B．5．

C．6．

D．7．

Mandy writes in her e．mail that the__________ lesson is her favourite．

A．Thai speaking

B．boxing

C．Thai writing

D．cooking

Next month，Mandy is going to visit__________．

A．Pattaya beach	B．Phuket Island
C．Phairat’s hometown	D．Bangkok

According to the e-mail，__________has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.
   

A．

B．

C．

D．

From the e-mail we know that Mandy is__________ when she stays In Thailand.

A．bored

B．quiet

C．excited

D．proud

What is the possible subject of the e-mail?

A．Study trip in Thai land	B．Food culture in Thailand
C．Elephant riding in Thailand	D．International schools in Thailand

The Monkey King is the main character from the famous （1）　　story Journey to the West． He is wonderful because he helps （2）　　 people．

     The Monkey King has a magic stick． He （3）　　it to fight bad people． He can（4）　_　 the stick big or small． He sometimes does not even look like a monkey． He can turn himself （5）　　different animals and objects． But unless he can hide his （6）　　，he can't make himself a human． （7）　　he sees bad people， he thinks of ways to fight them． Children all over the world become （8）　　 in reading this story．

（1）A． Chinese	B． Japanese	C． English
（2）A． safe	B． strong	C． weak
（3）A． has	B． uses	C． beats
（4）A． make	B． made	C． makes
（5）A． off	B． on	C． into
（6）A． hair	B． tail	C． head
（7）A． As soon as	B． But	C． Until
（8）A． interesting	B． interested	C． excited

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