2017学年七年级第一学期期末学习能力诊断卷
英语学科
考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94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。
C) Search for information online. 13. A) Happy.
B) Tired.
D) Borrow some books from the lady. C) Bored.
D) Excited.
14. A) The woman used to travel a lot.
B) The woman’s sister likes to collect postcards. C) Their suitcases may be full of gifts.
Part 1 Listening (第一部分 听力)
I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)
A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)
D) The man wants a bigger suitcase.
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内容, 符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示): (共6分) 15. The mother took her son to a concert to praise him for his progress. 16. Their seats were close to the entrance of the concert hall. 17. The boy secretly went up onto the stage and started to play.
18. The pianist was surprised to find how wonderfully the boy played the piano.
19. The pianist and the boy played together and their music attracted the crowd.
20. It tells us a helping hand makes a difference and people are supposed to help each other.
D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。每空格限填一词): (共10分)
21. When I was 22 years old, I weighed 220 pounds and wore a ________ ________. 22. My doctor told me that if I didn’t ________ ________ I would face an early death.
A B C D
E F G H 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ 6. ______
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共8分) 7. A) Two.
B) Three.
C) Five.
D) Seven. D) In London. D) At 10:00.
23. I started walking in the biggest park nearby ________ ________ and began to eat less. 24. In 2006, I decided to use an online diet diary to record my daily ________ ________ and exercise. 25. In five months, I lost 30 pounds and I was ________, ________ and healthier than I’d ever been.
Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar
(第二部分 语音、词汇和语法)
II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案): (共20分) 26. Which of the following words match the sound of / s??gl/? A) thank
B) singer
C) think
D) single
8. A) In Hong Kong. B) In Tokyo. 9. A) At 8:30.
B) At 9:00.
C) In Beijing. C) At 9:30.
10. A) Wife and husband. B) Teacher and student.
C) Boss and secretary. D) Air hostess(空姐) and passenger. C) In the living room. D) In the garden. B) Go to the library.
11. A) In the kitchen. B) In the bedroom . 12. A) Look for dinosaurs.
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27. There is ______ information sign on the window of the shop. A) a
B) an
C) the
D) /
28. Our traditional food festival is ______ the afternoon of December 31. A) in
B) on
C) at
D) by
29. They are preparing ______ a party for the graduation ceremony. A) for
B) of
C) to
D) with
30. Have ______ fruit and vegetables, and you’ll be healthier. A) many
B) plenty of
C) much
D) huge amounts of
31. This pair of shoes is too small. Could you show me ______ one? A) other
B) others
C) the others
D) another
32. – Dad, must I finish my homework today? – ______. You may do it tomorrow. A) No, you needn’t B) Yes, you must C) No, you mustn’t
D) Yes, you need
33. Ben is one of ______ boys in Class Three. A) tall
B) taller
D) tallest
D) the tallest
34. – How many visitors will come to Shanghai Disneyland Park next year? – It’s hard to say. ______ people I think. A) Million
B) Millions
C) Millions of
D) three millions
35. Tommy saw someone ______ flowers in the park last Sunday. A) pick
B) picking
C) to pick
D) picked
36. Let’s ask our mums ______ us. A) helping
B) help
C) helped
D) to help
37. Comparing with apples, I would rather ______ oranges. A) ate
B) to eat
C) eat
D) eating
38. ______ Thanksgiving Day is a western festival, it is still a good chance to thank our parents. A) If
B) Because
C) Although
D) Until
39. The Smiths ______ hiking in the countryside last weekend. A) went
B) go
C) goes
D) will go
40. If it ______ tomorrow, I ______ at home.
A) rain, stay B) rain, will stay C) rains, stay D) rains, will stay 41. ______ important information Tom gave us just now!
A) What B) What a C) What an D) How
42. I’m going to eat ______ crips and drink ______ water. A) fewer, more B) less, more C) fewer, less
D) less, fewer
43. Jerry ______ in the downtown, but now he enjoys the quiet life in the suburbs. A) is used to living B) used to living
C) is used to live
D) used to live
44. – I am sorry. The bus broke down on the road. – ______.
A) It doesn’t matter B) All right
C) You’re welcome
D) Not at all
45. – Let’s go picnic next Saturday. – ______. A) My pleasure B) Congratulations C) Good idea
D) That’s very kind of you
III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每个单词或词组只能填一次): (共8分)
A. details B. yearly C. around D. abroad E. locations
A murder will take place this weekend in the peaceful seaside town of Langley, Washington. In fact, a murder has been taking place there every February for the past 25 years. But don’t worry! It’s all part of the town’s 46 Mystery(神秘)Weekend.
The event began in 1984 and now attracts visitors from over the U.S. and even 47 . Would-be detectives arrive and check in at the visitor center on Saturday. There, they receive an envelope, containing a newspaper with 48 about the crime and information telling where to find clues(线索). Visitors who take part in the event then travel to various shops, restaurants and other 49 in the town, picking up clues as they go. Along the way, they meet and
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interview suspects played by local townspeople. Most Langley local people take part in some way in the Mystery Weekend, a true community event.
A. for example B. open C. results D. above all E. driving
64. The teacher has stayed in our school for five months. (对划线部分提问)
__________ __________ has the teacher stayed in your school? 65. David could hardly believe his eyes. (改为反意疑问句) David could hardly believe his eyes, __________ __________? 66. Shall we play football together tonight? (保持句意基本不变) __________ __________ playing football together tonight?
67. My father doesn’t like singing. I don’t like singing, either. (保持句意基本不变)
My father doesn’t like singing. __________ __________ I. 68. on the shelf, enough, get, he, to, tall, isn’t, the box (连词成句)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Amateur(业余的) detectives should turn in their 50 at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Then as everyone gathers, the murderer is found and arrested, and prizes are awarded for correct answers. It’s the perfect ending for a murder mystery and huge fun for those who get to play detectives.
For visitors, Mystery Weekend is not only fun but also a great introduction to the beauty of Langley. It’s a very attractive community with historic buildings, exciting ocean views and 51 , friendly people. Since Langley is on an island, a fun way to get there is by taking a car ferry to the nearby town of Clinton and then 52 the rest of the way. Langley has a good selection of inns(小旅店) with bed and breakfasts that are 53 all year round. And activities in Langley aren’t limited to Mystery Weekend. There is also great hiking, biking, golfing and diving to enjoy. And for a special adventure, visitors can book on one of the whale-watching ships that leave nearby harbors each day. 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): (共8分)
54. We should try best to help __________ children.
(home) (free) (healthy) (please) (mix) (safe) (camp) (Canada)
Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写)
VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共50分)
A. Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案): (12分)
“Mona Lisa” attracts art lovers around the world. Do you know Lenardo da Vinci also painted an “Earlier Mona Lisa” before? It will be exhibited in Shanghai next year. Joel Feldman, the general secretary of the Mona Lisa Foundation, accepted an interview about the painting and the organization recently.
Q: How was the “Earlier Mona Lisa” discovered?
A:In 1913, Hugh Blaker, a manager of the Holburne Museum in England, found the “Earlier Mona Lisa” and brought it to his museum. A year later, the painting was sent to the US for publisher, bought the painting and kept it in the Bank of Swizerland.
Since the Mona Lisa Foundation was established in 2008, we have done lots of necessary research on the “Earlier Mona Lisa” and many high technologies were used. In the end, 28 out of the 29 experts believe this is certainly the painting created by Lenardo da vinci.
Q: Do you remember the feeling when you first saw the “Mona Lisa” painting and this “Earlier Mona Lisa” painting?
55. It is generally believed that __________ is important to everyone. 56. Eating too much __________ food does harm to people’s bodies. 57. What __________ weather it is! How about going camping today? 58. She is making the __________ of flour and egg.
59. With the help of the little, Grandpa __________ crossed the road. 60. Will you go __________ with us this weekend? 61. I met three __________ on campus yesterday.
V. Complete the following sentences as required (根据所给要求，完成下列句子。每空格限填一词): (共14分) 62. Tom bought a piano last weekend. (改为否定句) Tom __________ __________ a piano last weekend. 63. Jack used to play football on Friday. (改为一般疑问句)
__________ Jack __________ to play football on Friday?
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A: I first saw the “Mona Lisa” in the Louvre as a young boy. Quite honestly I was disappointed as the painting looked quite small and dark. When I first saw the “Earlier Mona Lisa”, I was absolutely stunned. Believe me, there is really something amazing that occurs when you are in the presence of this painting.
Q: Why did you choose Shanghai for this exhibition?
A: First, Shanghai is one of world art centers. In addition, the mission of the foundation is to show the painting to the world. Therefore, we decided to begin its Asian tour and Shanghai obviously would be the first stop.
Q: Could you tell me more details about the security for the painting?
A: I can’t tell you a lot. What I can say is that we paid huge amounts of money for the insurance and the painting will be allowed to visit the painting a day. But visitors will be able to come quite close to the painting. 69. _______ was the first owner of the “Earlier Mona Lisa” in the passage. A) The Mona Lisa Foundation
B) The Holburne Museum D) The Bank of Switzerland
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文): (12分)
Clothes Then and Now
Today, clothes are made in many different colours. They are also made from many different 75 like wools, cotton, linen and silk. Most people own lots of clothes. Each day, they choose what to wear. Clothes
Clothes cover our bodies and protect us from the weather. They can also make us feel good about the way we look. Sometimes, our clothes tell other people 76 about us, such as the work we do or what religion(宗教) we are. People have been wearing clothes for many thousands of years, but the clothes people wore long ago were different from the clothes people wear today. Fashion
Fashion means the kinds of clothes that are popular at one time. Ancient Romans wore dresses. Some Romans wore togas(宽外袍) to special events. Long ago, women in some countries wore corsets under their dresses. Corsets were pulled in tight and tied at the back, so they weren’t 77 to wear. Women wore corsets to make their waists(腰) look smaller. Fashion 78 . It can be different from place to place. However, most people today wear simple clothes that are easy to put on and care for. Clothes need to be 79 for the climate a person lives in, too. Uniforms
People have worn uniforms for thousands of years. Uniforms show the work people do, or what school they go to, or what team or group they belong to. Most uniforms today are suitable. Some uniforms 80 help to protect people from danger.
Clothes in the past and the future
You can learn more about the clothes people used to wear by looking at old paintings and old photos. What clothes will people wear in the future? What styles will people wear? Maybe people in the future will look back at the clothes in fashion today and think they look strange! 75. A) products
B) chemicals B) anything B) comfortable B) continues B) right B) seldom
C) materials C) nothing
D) styles D) everything D) suitable D) changes D) dry D) even
C) The Boston Museum of Fine Art 70. What was the main purpose of the research? A) To learn the history of Leonardo da Vinci.
B) To know the value of the “Earlier Mona Lisa”. C) To find out who painted the “Earlier Mona Lisa” D) To test different high technologies.
71. The underlined word “stunned” is the closest in meaning to “_______” A) surprised
B) frightened
C) bored
D) worried
72. Which city will the “Earlier Mona Lisa” most probably travel to after Shanghai? A) Los Angeles B) London
C) Paris D) Beijing
73. The organization did many things to keep the painting safe, except _______.
A) buying an expensive insurance for the painting. B) using a high-tech case to show the painting C) limiting the number of visitors to the exhibition D) keeping visitors a long distance away from the painting
74. In which section of the newspaper can you most likely find this passage? A) Science section B) Sports section
C) Arts section D) Business section
76. A) something 77. A) warm 78. A) repeats 79. A) thick
C) beautiful C) increases C) traditional C) finally
80. A) especially
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C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (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): (14分)
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not t 81 . Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some s 82 for you to bridge the generation gap(代沟).
Don’t a 83 with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Maybe your parents won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are furious(盛怒的). Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try w 84 a letter.
Try to reach a compromise(和解). Sometimes you and your parents disagree on s 85 . You can keep your opinion and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to com-promise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship s 86 . Talk about your values. The values of your parents are p 87 different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person It is worth having a try! D. Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题): (12分)
It was 3:21 a.m. when ten-year-old Glenn Creamer was woken up by the smell of burning. Except for the cracking(爆裂声) of flames somewhere below, there was not a sound in the two-floor house. But he realized at once what was happening.
As his father was away on night duty at a local factory, Glenn was worried about the safety of his mother, his 14-year-old sister Karen and his 12-year-old brother Todd. He ran downstairs through the smoke-filled house to push and pull at Karen and Todd until they sat up. Then he helped each one through the house to the safety of the garden. There, his sister and brother, taking short and quick breaths and coughing, couldn’t move any more.
The ten-year-old boy raced back into the house and upstairs to his mother’s room. He found it impossible to wake her up and there was nobody to help Glenn carry her to the garden. But the boy kept clam. As a fireman said later, “acted with all the self-control of a trained adult.”
First he filled a bucket with water from the bathroom and threw water over his mother and her bed. In this way, she would be kept away from the fire before the fireman arrived. Then, with a wet cloth around his head he went back to the garden.
He could hear the fire engine coming up, but how would the firemen find his mother in the smoke-filled house where flames had almost swallowed up the ground floor?
Fetching a ball of string from the garage, Glenn raced back into the house and dashed upstairs to his mother’s room. He tried one end of the string to her hand. Then he began to run back. He laid out the string as he went through the hall and back out into the garden.
Minutes later he was telling fire chief John Coughlan, “The string ________________________.” Mrs. Creamer was carried to safety as the flames were breaking through her bedroom floor. 88. Did Glenn realize there was a fire when he woke up?
89. Where were Karen and Todd when Glenn tried to save their mother? 90. Who telephoned the firemen and ambulance service?
91. How did Glenn help his mother stay safe before the firemen arrived? 92. Why did Glenn think it would be difficult for the firemen to find his mother? 93. Complete the sentence in the last paragraph according to the context.
VII. Writing: (20分)
94. Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “I Have a Dream”. (以“我有一个梦想”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。)
（ 注意：短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。） Sentence patterns for reference （以下句型仅供参考） ? ? ? ?
My dream is to be… / to do… / to go… I enjoy / like / prefer…
To make my dream come true, I… If my dream comes true, …
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