初中英语说明文试题

    WANT ADS.

(1) WANTED Are you hard—working? Do you like to meet people? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a waiter. Call AL Hotel at 556779!

(2) SUMMER JOB Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? If you want to work for our magazine as a reporter, please call Karen at 558366.

(3)HELP WANTED Do you like babies? Can you look after one baby for two days? If you are sure to take good care of him/her, call us at 766588. $80 or more. Today! Hurry!

(4) CLEANER WANTED Can you make a large house clean and tidy? If you hope to get the job paid at $20 once, call us this evening 18:00—20:00.  Tel:633800

The ads(广告) above are probably from ________.

A．a newspaper

B．a story book

C．a science book

D．a guide book

If you like children and have two days free, you can call at ________ for a job.

A．556779

B．558366

C．766588

D．633800

If the owner of the large house asks a cleaner to tidy his house twice a week, how much will
the cleaner get in a month?

A．$120

B．$160

C．$200

D．$240

. ________ are needed in AL Hotel.

A．Cleaner

B．Baby—sitters

C．Reporters

D．Waiters

If you’re a college student of English who enjoys writing, during your summer holidays you will be more interested in the job in ________.

A．ad. (1)

B．ad. (2)

C．ad. (3)

D．ad. (4)

When you buy a T-shirt, or a fur coat in a store, it often carries a label(标签) telling who made it or from what store it was bought.
Indeed, some labels show the dress is famous and it is very expensive, so buyers secretly wish they might be carried forever. On the other hand, buyers who deal with the cheapest products(产品) would be pleased to do away with labels completely.
However, there is another label more important than the one showing from which store the dress was bought. When a person buys a fur coat, or a jacket, from a store, a label telling what the product is made of should be carried to it.
According to the law, this label must be carried. Besides telling what the product on show is made of, the label should be in clear English and be where one can find it easily. The information on the label must be true.
The reason for this label is that most buyers today don’t know exactly(确切地) what kind of fur or material they are buying. The buyer must believe in the store that sells the products or in what the labels say.
The law says that furs must carry a __________.

A．clean label

B．clear label

C．white label

D．secret label

This article is mainly about _______.

A．making furs and clothes

B．protecting buyers with law

C．keeping the buyer understood

D．businessmen and sellers

The writer doesn’t agree that ________.

A．labels are not true

B．clothing stores sell cheap dresses

C．all the products have labels.

D．buyers buy the clothes with labels

Which of the following is TRUE?

A．A T-shirt seldom carries a label.

B．A fur coat with a high price often carries a false label.

C．A label only says what material the product is made of.

D．Not all buyers know the material they are buying.

Wildwood School Library Guide
This will offer you some information about our school library. You can use this guide to help your kids use our library.
Service hours:
3:00 pm—5:30 pm on school days;8:30 am—11：00 am on weekends
On school days, your kids may borrow or return books during opening hours only when his classroom teacher allows him to. At the weekend, our library is open to both you and your kids.
Borrowing
Each student can borrow one or two books at a time: More books can be borrowed only for class reading activities and school research.
Returning:
Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days. The books must be returned before the due (到期的）date or the kid can not borrow other books.
Damaged(受损的） or Lost Books
When a book is returned in a damaged condition, the kid will have to pay three dollars for the damage. Full price must be paid if a book is lost. We encourage students to carry their library books in plastic bags to protect them from rainy weather.
Please call us at 3362—1323 for more information.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
Students can borrow more than two books at a time__________.   

A．for sending exams	B．to do school research
C．for after-school activities	D．to read together with their parents

________must be paid when a student loses the book he borrows.   

A．Three dollars	B．Half the price of the book
C．Full price of the book	D．Twice the price of the book

The students are advised to _________to prevent rain.   

A．carry their library books in plastic bags

B．cover their library books with raincoats

C．put their library books into their pockets

D．keep their library books in their classroom

This library guide is for_______. 

A．teachers from Wildwood

B．workers in Wildwood School Library .

C．visitors to Wildwood School

D．parents of the Wildwood School students

Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The library is open for two and a half hours every day.

B．Students parents can go to the school library on weekends.

C．Students can go to the library during opening hours as they like.

D．Students can keep the books that they borrow for fifteen school days.

Tiger  and horse performance
You can see the terrible tigers and gentle horses at Fuzhou Zoo. Keep away from the tigers . Sometimes they aren’t friendly enough .You can ride the horse and take photos .
Time :Feb .1—Feb .3         Tel : [phone]
Adult :   60￥              Child :   30￥
Bear and lion performance
You can see fat black bears and scary 可怕的 lions at Chengdu Zoo.  They will perform many activities. If you are not brave enough , you shouldn’t come to see them . (children under 6 aren’t allowed to come )
Time ；Feb。2_----Feb . 5   Tel : [phone]
Adult : ￥50               Child :￥25
Dolphin performance
You can see lovely dolphins at Dalian Zoo . The dolphins will jump out of the water and give you a performance . If you can swim , you are also allowed to come into the water and play with them with the help of the trainers .
Time : Feb .4____Feb.8      Tel: [phone]
Adult :￥80             Child :￥4o
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
If you are travelling in Dalian , you  can see the _______-

A．tiger performance	B．bear performance
C．dolphin performance	D． lion performance

The last day for seeing the horse performance at Fuzhou Zoo is  ___,

A． Feb.1

B．Feb .3

C．Feb. 5

D．Feb. 8

Meimei wants to be a trainer of lions , so she can go to _____Zoo to experience .

A．Fuzhou

B．Dalian

C．Chengdu

D．Beijing

If the 8-year-old twins go to see the tiger performance with their mother , they should pay ________。

A．￥120

B．￥140

C．￥160

D．￥200

Which of the following is NOT  true ?

A．The price of the bear and lion performance is the lowest of the three,

B．If you want to know about African animals ,you can go to Chengdu zoo.

C．Wang Hua can see three kinds of animal performance on Feb.7.

D．TOM is three years old , so he can’t go to see the tiger and horse performance .

Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is the name of a big clock in London. London is the capital of England. This clock has four faces. So, no matter （无论）where you stand, you can read the time on the face of Big Ben. Each face is the size of a bus. The hands are about four meters long. It is about the size of two people standing on top each other. If you go to London, you may want to visit the Houses of Parliament. （国会大厦）In that place you will find Big Ben sits at the top of the clock tower in the Houses of Parliament. You will probably hear it and see it. The big clock makes such a loud noise. “Ding dong, ding dong.” It goes, every quarter of an hour. The name of Big Ben comes from a big builder. 
Big Ben is _____.    

A．a bus

B．a clock

C．the name of Ben

D．a house

Big Ben is in _______. 

A．China

B．the USA

C．Japan

D．the UK

The clock strikes (敲；打) every _______ minutes of an hour.

A．ten

B．fifteen

C．thirty

D．forty-five

You can read the time of Big Ben _______.

A．at the top of the clock tower

B．in the Houses of Parliament

C．on the hands of the huge clock

D．on the four faces of the clock

The underlined (划线部分) word “ hands” means ___ in Chinese.

A．手

B．标志

C．指针

D．发条

When you feel sad, tears will come down from your eyes. When you are happy, especially when you laugh hard, tears will also come down from your eyes. But tears have a more important job than showing your feelings.
Tears keep your eyes clean and healthy. They wash away dirt and germs(细菌) just like bath. Your eyes also need tears to keep them wet. And eyes must be wet so that they can move smoothly. Your eyes are busy looking here and there all day long. They move quickly from one thing to another. If you didn’t have tears, your eyes couldn’t move, and soon you would be blind.
Maybe you don’t like tears, but your eyes can’t do without them.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
The story tells us ____.
A. what makes people blind. B. why people have tears.     C. what tears are.
Tears help you by ____.
A. showing how you feel   
B.washing things from your eyes
C.making your eyes bright
If your eyes were not wet, you could not____.
A. look at things clearly   B. laugh and cry    C. keep clean  
When you are happy or sad, you may ____.
A. wash away dirt and germs.
B. have tears in your eyes.          
C. move your eyes quickly.
The sentence “your eyes can’t do without them” means ____.
A. your eyes like tears very much
B your eyes can’t work without tears  
C. your eyes can’t open without them

What did you do on April 23, World Book Day, last year? Did you find some interesting books to read? Now let me introduce some good books for you to read.

Title: Dear Andreas Author: Long Yingtai＆Andreas Andreas is a college student studying in Germany. His mother is a writer working in Taiwan. By writing letters to each other for more than three years, Long Yingtai says she clearly understands what an 18-year-old man is like, Andreas says he knows his mother better. This is a great book full of love. Don’t miss it.

Title: Climate Change+2 Degrees Author: Yamamoto Ryoichi If the earth’s temperature went up 2℃, what would happen? In this book we learn about the history, today’s situation and the future of global warming. The author also tells us proper and useful ways to protect our world.

Title: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56 Author: Rafe Esquith Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith,  helps his children understand literature, love life, and become happy, self-confident people using his successful methods in his Los Angeles public school classroom. He has created surprising miracles. This is a powerful book. You’d better read it.

Title: The Last Lecture Author: Randy Pausch Randy Pausch, a professor from New York was asked to give a lecture. He knew it would probably be his last lecture, because he was dying of illness. His lecture wasn’t about dying, but about getting over the difficulties, helping others to realize their dreams.

Who wrote the book The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56?

A．Rafe Esquith.	B．Yamamoto Ryoichi.
C．Randy Pausch.	D．Long Yingtai＆Andreas.

From the book Climate Change+2 Degrees, we can know ________.

A．the earth’s temperature will surely go up 2℃

B．the future of different countries in the world

C．proper and useful ways to protect our world

D．something about the history of global warming

Andreas and his mother know each other better by ________.

A．writing letters	B．sending e-mails
C．talking on the phone	D．chatting on line

Which of the following is NOT true in the book The Last Lecture?

A．The professor is from America.

B．The professor was in his poor health.

C．The professor talked about getting over the difficulties.

D．The professor talked a lot about his illness in his lecture.

The passage may be taken from ________.

A．a diary	B．a book advertisement
C．a novel	D．a film review

There are some famous buildings that everyone can recognize. When you see a picture of a sports stadium that reminds you of a bird’s nest, you probably know it is the Olympic stadium in Beijing. When you see a picture of a famous concert hall that reminds you of a sailing ship, you probably know it is the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Buildings like these are easily recognized everywhere in the world. They were designed to look like other things if people use their imaginations.
Other buildings do not need any imagination. They are made to look exactly like other things. Sometimes, these buildings are offices, restaurants, or even houses. Three buildings built in this way are actually museums. The shape of the building is clue to the objects people can see inside.
In Guizhou, China, people can visit the Meitan Tea Museum, built in the shape of a giant teapot. There is also a second building next door that is shaped like a huge tea cup. From far away, the nine-story teapot-shaped museum looks like some kinds of giant work of art. But as one gets closer, the windows make it clear that this is a building.
People who are interested in guitars might want to visit the Guitar Museum in Tennessee, USA. The three-story building is shaped like a guitar lying on its side. Inside, visitors can see all kinds of guitars as well as learn about famous guitar players. 
One of the newest funny shaped museums is a pottery museum in Gyconggi, Korean museum, built in 2011, is shaped just like a traditional Korean pot, Along with seeing exam pots and tools used for making pots in the museum, visitors can try to make their own pots.
Sydney Opera House look like_______and it is in Australia.
A. a bird’s nest    B. a sailing ship    C. a nice guitar
People can visit the building in the shape of teapot__________.
A. in Guizhou, China   B. In Tennessee, USA   C. in Gycouggi, Korea
The underlined word” giant” means “_________” in Chinese.
A.豪华的     B. 巨大的     C. 古老的
Which is NOT true about the building that is shaped like a guitar?
A. People can see all kinds of guitars inside of it.
B. You can find information about famous guitar players there.
C. The two-story building is shaped like a guitar lying on its side.
The Olympic stadium and the Sydney Opera House are examples of ________.
A. buildings that look exactly like things in them
B. buildings that look like other things
C. buildings that look like famous things

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the largest free-standing mountains in the world, and some say, the most beautiful place on the earth!
The mountain towers 15,000 feet above the plains. Mount Kilimanjaro is in Tanzania and it covers an area of 60 miles long and 40 miles wide. Kilimanjaro is an extinct volcano(死火山), with 3 peaks. Kibo is the highest one in the center.
Because of Kilimanjaro’s great height, the mountain influences its own weather. Winds incoming from the Indian Ocean are stopped upward by the mountain and drop their moisture(湿气) as rain and snow. People have planted coffee, corn, and other crops on the lower slopes(斜坡).
Mount Kilimanjaro now attracts many thousands of walkers each year. Because of a temperature rise in recent years, the beautiful snow cap of Kilimanjaro is retreating(消退)fast. A research said that the white snow on the mountain might be gone in 15 years. What a pity!
The writer is worried about Mount Kilimanjaro’s ________.

A．great height

B．extinct volcano

C．rainforests

D．white snow cap

Mount Kilimanjaro is __________

A．the highest mountain in the world	B．an active volcano
C．a free-standing mountain	D．15,000 feet above the sea level

The snow on the mountain comes from ________.

A．the Indian Ocean	B．the Pacific Ocean
C．the Atlantic Ocean	D．the Red Sea

_________ influences the mountain’s own weather.

A．Rain and snow

B．Its great height

C．Crops

D．The moisture

People should _______ to stop the mountain’s snow cap from melting.

A．save the water of the Indian Ocean	B．protect the environment
C．not visit Kilimanjaro	D．not plant crops on the mountain

Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies(急需品) for your home, work place, and car.
1．Water
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑，容量单位) of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per(每一个) person per day and be prepared for a 72 hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container(容器) and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2．Food
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned(灌装的) food, powdered milk(奶粉), dried fruits, non salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3．Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries(备用电池)
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks(泄漏).
Prepare a battery powered(装电池的) radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order(发生故障), so radios will be your best source of information.
4．Clothes
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案
Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
A、Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.
B、Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C、Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.
About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?
A、A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day.
B、You’d better use your own containers to keep water.
C、You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.
You should prepare all of the following except       .
A、powdered milk            B、fresh vegetables     C、dried fruits
According to the article we know that        .
A、we need to prepare some supplies only at home
B、a telephone is the most important prepared thing
C、flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare       .
A、some warm clothes and bedding supplies
B、some hot water  
C、some batteries

Passage 2
When you get tired of homework, several minutes’ walk in a nearby green park helps you relax at once. Or you may stand facing the lake or the seas. They will calm (not to be excited or nervous) you just like the green plants.
Wonder why? Color is a key part of the answers. Since it is so, green and blue help make people feel more quiet and safe.
All colors have special power. Scientists have found that many colors have specific effects (效果) on people’s mind and feelings.
Try an easy and interesting experiment and you’ll see how color “mislead” you sometimes. Wrap (包装) two boxes of the same size with colored paper, one red and the other white. Then weigh the two boxes with your hands. Which one is heavier? Most people will think that the red box is heavier, even though they weigh the same.
Colors can affect (影响) learning. Scientists have found that students spend more time reading if they read information written in blue text. Blue helps most people calm down and think more.
Clever uses of colors in daily life are to be seen everywhere. Hospitals and libraries seldom paint their walls, tables and desks red. They use light colors, like light blue or green. Red makes people excited while light colors help them relax. Haven’t worked out how color affects your daily life? Start with your small room. Try to make some changes in it and you’ll get to know how important color is!
The underlined word “mislead” means _____.

A．affects	B．effects
C．causes someone to have a wrong idea	D．give wrong directions

We’d better paint the walls of the hospital in _____.

A．light blue or light green	B．deep red or deep brown
C．deep orange or deep red	D．light green or light yellow

If you want to ______, you’d better sit in the room painted blue.

A．weigh something with your hands	B．study attentively
C．face the lake or the sea	D．enjoy some rock music

Which of the following is NOT true?

A．When you are going to have a rest, you’d better sit in the room painted green

B．Scientists have known some differences among some colors

C．When you get tired of homework, you should look at the green plants far away

D．The passage has told us clearly why some colors are warm and other colors are cool.

The reading mainly shows us _____.

A．the difference between red and blue

B．how to get on well with others

C．how to make smart uses of different colors in our daily life

D．how to paint and decorate our rooms

Passage 1
Do you always understand directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by “Take only as directed”? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.
“To reduce pain, take two tablets (药片) with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief (减缓疼痛) take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.
For children of six t twelve years old, give half the amount (量). For children under six years old, ask your doctor’s advice.
Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.
How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?

A．Three

B．Four

C．Six

D．Eight

How many tablets should a nine-year-old kid normally take in 24 hours?

A．Half a tablet

B．One tablet

C．Two tablets

D．Four tablets

What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine?

A．Stop taking the medicine at bedtime.	B．Continue to take the normal amount
C．Take more than the normal amount	D．Take less than the normal amount

It can be inferred from the medicine directions that this medicine ______.

A．helps you to fall asleep quickly	B．may be dangerous to small children
C．cannot be taken if one feels sleepy	D．should not be taken by kids under 6

This text is most probably taken from a _______.

A．textbook

B．newsreel

C．doctor’s notebook

D．bottle of medicine

The first bicycles were made of wood. After that, manufacturers used steel tubes. But the steel ones cost too much. The people in poorer countries want to have cheaper ones.

Izhar Gafni had an idea to make a cardboard bicycle able to support the weight of a human being. After three years hard work, he succeeded in creating this special bike. It is made of cardboard and 100% recycled materials. It costs less than $12.
The cardboard bike can hold a rider weighing up to 485 pounds. And if you don’t want to have it any more, you could just throw it into dustbin. And this will do no damage to the environment because it is easy to recycle.
When talking about his design, Izhar says, “It’s strong. It’s durable. It is cheap. What I like about it the most is: it’s made out of recycled cardboard.
What was the first bicycle made of ?

A．wood

B．steel

C．cardboard

D．iron

How much may a cardboard bicycle cost?

A．$9

B．$13

C．$15

D．$16

What are the main features of the cardboard bicycle according to the passage?

A．strong, expensive, durable and recycled

B．strong, heavy, expensive and durable

C．strong, cheap, durable and recycled

D．strong, heavy, cheap and durable

What is Izhar’s attitude(态度) towards the cardboard bicycle?

A．negative

B．unconcerned

C．favorable

D．indifferent

The passage may probably be taken from 　　　　.

A．a novel

B．a fairy tale

C．a newspaper

D．a comic book

If the rose can be said to be a special flower, then the apple can be said to be a special fruit．It is very important in American culture．American stories speak of Johnny Appleseed, who went throughout America collecting apple seeds and planting apple trees．He had a great love for nature and went through fields and farms adding richness and beauty to the country．
One of the first sayings taught to school children is, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away．” This short saying encourages children to eat fresh fruit to keep healthy． If someone always says good words to a person, people will call him an “apple polisher”．This, however, is not a good name．If someone is very dear to us, we say that he or she is the “apple of our eye”．
Most people believe that the fruit which Eve gave to Adam was an apple, even though the Bible (圣经) never says so．The apple, therefore, is a deep part of the language and stories of America．
An apple is also delicious．Apples can be cooked in many ways, used as a dessert, and made into sweet juice．
In many parts of the country during the harvest season, a popular activity is to go into an apple garden to pick apples．Washington, D．C．and New York are both famous for their apples．
Finally, when it’s time to take a vacation to American cities, one can always visit New York, which is “the biggest apple” of all the American cities．
During these years, iphones are popular with the people all over the world. Which country is his starter--Steven Paul Jobs from?

A．America

B．England

C．Russia

D．Japan

Why was Johnny Appleseed so famous?

A．He had a great love of nature．

B．He liked the American people．

C．He went throughout the country．

D．He collected apple seeds and planted apple trees．

What does the underlined phrase “apple polisher” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Something for cutting apples．

B．A person who likes to please others．

C．A person who is dealing with fruits．

D．A machine for cleaning apples quickly．

Which of the following is TRUE with apples?

A．Apples are medicine．

B．Apples are the most important food．

C．New York is famous for its big apples．

D．The Bible says Adam was given an apple．

The passage is mainly about ___________．

A．apples in American culture

B．stories about the apple

C．some famous sayings of the apple

D．big cities that are famous for apples

Are you thinking about what to do in your free time ? Come and join us —Youth Club! Join in lessons and activities. It’s fun! For more information , call 34789256!

Lessons	Activities
Monday～Friday 6:00 p.m. ～7:30 p.m. Computer lessons for beginners	Saturday and Sunday 8: 00 a.m. ～9:00 p.m. Basketball and volleyball playgrounds open
Monday and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. ～9:30 p.m. Dance lessons for dancer –lovers You can learn and enjoy wonderful dances	Monday ～Sunday Swimming pool open
Tuesday , Thursday  and  Friday 6:30 p.m.～7:30 p.m. Cooking lessons Learn to cook delicious dishes from all over China	The second and last Saturdays of every month 7:00 p.m. ～9:30 p.m. Concert time Enjoy Swedish rock , American jazz and beautiful songs from different parts of the world!

On which of the following days can’t you have computer lessons ?

A．Monday

B．Wednesday

C．Friday

D．Sunday

Rose is free after 7:20 p.m.  Which lessons can she take?

A．Computer lessons .	B．Dance lessons.
C．Cooking lessons.	D．Both computer and cooking lessons.

If Dick wants to swim after playing basketball, when can he go to the club ?

A．Monday and Wednesday.	B．Monday and Sunday.
C．Saturday and Sunday.	D．Monday and Sunday.

How often can you enjoy music in the club ?

A．Twice a month.	B．Twice a week.
C．Four times a month..	D．Five days a week.

If you want to know the cost of the lessons, you can       to get the information.

A．call 34789256	B．only go to the club
C．read the ads above carefully	D．join the club and ask others