2020 学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷
初三英语试卷
Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary
Ⅱ. Choo the best answer.
21.A good way to make a piece of writing come to life is to describe things through ns.
A.a
B. an
C. the
D. /
22.During winter, temperatures frequently drop below freezing night.
A.in
B. at
C. on
D. for
23.John asked the old man to teach traditional ways of making paper.
A.he
B. him
C. his
D. himlf
24.The City Hall in the old center of town is no longer ud except special purpos.
A.of
B. for
C. with
D. on
25.At an altitude（海拔）of 4.119 meters, the delivery office at the foot of Mount Qomolangma is known as delivery station.
A.high
B. higher
C. highest
D. the highest
26.You can u the link method or take notes to help you remember.
A.either
B. neither粪金龟
C. both
D. nor
27.The poster says anybody can join the drama club. You have acting experience.
A.mustn’t
B. shouldn’t
C. can’t
D. needn’t
28.Many little boys hope that they can have the ability the world like superheroes.
A.save
B. to save
C. saving
D. saved
29.Tamdrin（丁真），a20-year-old Tibetan.a lot of attraction since his photo was posted on the Internet.
A.was attracting
B. will attract
C. has attracted
D. attracts
30.In about ten years’ time, more and more electric cars running on the road.
A.have been en
B. will be en
C. would e
D. are eing
31.The golden fish didn’t grant the fisherman’s wish his wife demanded to be queen of all the land.
A.if
B. when
C. until
D. unless
32.As the Spring Festival is drawing near, most streets are decorated with lanterns.
A.lovely
B. beautifully
C. likely
D. friendly
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33.Read the directions printed on the box and you will know how the batteries.
A.changing
B. changed
C. to change
D. will change
34.Dan often in his car to fish with his friends on Sunday afternoon.
A.ts off
B. will t off
C. has t off
D. is tting off
35.–is the thief like, Mr. Johnson?
–He’s short and bald. He wears a black jacket.
A.What
B. How
C. Which
D. Who
Ⅲ. Complete the following passage with the words or phras in the box. Each word or phra can only be ud once.
A. properly
B. victory
C. explore
D. existed
E. contained
Lighthous are structures along the shorelines of large bodies of water. For tourists, lighthous
can be an interesting place to visit. 36 , and photograph. For historians, they are a window
to the past and reminder of a different way of life. For sailors and ship captains, they are a sign of safety. They can protect a boat from running aground（搁浅）at night or other times when there is a fog or a storm. Originally, lighthous were built with rooms for the lighthou keeper. It was the job of the keeper to make sure
that it was always working 37 . Although it could be lonely at times, it was an important job. Today, almost all lighthous are automated, which means that there is no need for l ighthou keepers.
稿子No one is certain when lighthous first 38 . We do know that lighthous is probably more than 3,000 years old. An epic Greek poem titled The Iliad was written by a man named Homer around 1200 B.C. In the poem,
心中的宝贝
Homer refers to a lighthou, giving modern scholars an idea of how long lighthous have been a part of human life.
Early lighthous were quite different from today’s lighthous. They were usually made of iron baskets that were
Suspended from long poles. The baskets 39 burning coal or wood. In the 1700s, the baskets wer
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e taken the place of by oil or gas lanterns. When electricity was invented, the lanterns were changed into electric beacons （灯标）.
36. 37. 38. 39.
A.educational
B. obrve
C. reference
D. rough璀璨夺目
E. appearance
In 1822, a French physicist named Augustin Fresnel invented a lens （透镜）that would prove to be very important
in lighthou technology. With the invention of the Fresnel lens, it became possible to make a beam of light reach as far as 28 miles from shore!
Lighthou beam can be ud to help sailors identify the lighthou and their own location. Sailors can
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the patterns and lengths of lights from the lighthou Then they look it up in a 41 book that will tell them which lighthou they have en.
During the day, sailors can identify lighthous simply by their 42 . Some are short and fat, while others are tall and thin. They can be made of many different materials, such as wood, stone, brick and steel. The patterns also differ greatly. Some lighthous are painted with stripes or a ries of diamond shapes that make them look different. Others can be recognized by their shape—round, square or r ectangular.爱之路
Many lighthous are not in u. They are sometimes changed into muums, inns, 43 centers, or even private homes. If you ever have a chance to visit one, getting glimp of history is worth the trip.
40. 41. 42. 43.
Ⅳ. Complete the ntences with the given words in their proper forms.
44.Visitors are not allowed to enter that muum in groups, but at a time.（cond）
45.Compared to all my classmates’ busy weekend schedule, ems a bit relaxing.（my）
46.The editor will hold a discussion about the topic for the next edition of the school n ewspaper.（far）
47.It’s important for students to build relationships with other members of the .（social）
48.The years China has made great efforts to ensure people’s n of safety.（person）
49.To a new picture, that famous painter has stayed in the studio for a w eek.（creative）
50.The scientific rearch Chang’e-5 did on the moon really made me feel .（interest）
51.That hotel is famous for its special medical care that can help the .（able）
Ⅴ. Complete the following ntences as required.
52.The robbery ca has already been solved.（改为否定句）
The robbery ca been solved .
53.After the operation, the old man didn’t walk with a stick any longer.（保持句意基本不变）
After the operation, the old man walked with a stick.
54.Jenny’s article contains stories about foreigners who work in China.（对划线部分提问）
contains stories about foreigners who live in China?
55.People will think Jessie is innocent unless Detective Ken can find new proof.（保持句意基本不变）
People will think Jessie is innocent Detective Ken find new proof.
56.Students will have flexible schedules at the winter camp in Shanghai（.改为感叹句
schedules students will have at the winter camp in Shanghai!
57.Metro workers will stop pasngers who play music or videos on the speakers of their
mobile phones.（改为被
动语态）
Pasngers who play music or video on the speakers of their mobile phones will by Metro workers.
< late, a lie, is, to apologize, never, for, it, telling（连词成句）
Part 3 Reading and Writing
Ⅵ. Reading comprehension.
A.Choo the best answer.
GARDEN CITY COLLEGE
GENERAL RULES FOR ONLINE CLASSES
It is very important to carefully read the rules and concellation policies of the online class before beginning your class.
You should enter the virtua（l虚构的）classroom at least2days before your first class in order to learn how to work within the system. If you need any technical support, you can call our technical staff during their office hours（From 8: to 5: on weekdays）.
Make sure to log onto the platform 15 minutes before your class. We will not make up class time due to late arrivals. Check your cour schedule.
It is str ongly recommended that you actively take part in each class. Listen carefully and don’t talk over with someone.
You should behave properly and have good manners. Being polite on the Internet should be as common as in real life. Respect other people’s o pinions. Besides, online privacy is something you should keep in mind when typing anything. You should stay away from anything considered not suitable and rude.
At the beginning of each new cour, we will place you with a new teacher. This change will allow you to
experience different learning styles with other teachers who are fully trained to teach online cours.
If your prent teacher is not available to teach（due to sickness or an emergency）. We will not cancel class.
Instead, class will be given by a substitute（代替的）teacher.
The rules may change over time due to the changing nature of the online space
59.This notice is probably written for to read.
周末愉快的说说A.parents
B. teachers
C. technical staff
D. students
60.To get yourlf familiar with the system, you are suggested to .
B.have a trial test 2 days before the cour starts
C.log onto the platform every 15 minutes
D.avoid late arrivals to enter the virtual classroom
61.Which of the following is suitable to type when you take online class?
A.“Linda, shall we meet at my place at 8 toni ght, 35 High Street?”
B.“Ms. Ilanna, can you explain that again? I didn’t quite follow.”
C.“I don’t agree with Joe. It’s an absolutely stupid idea.”
D.“Bob! You had a new haircut. That suits you. You look handsome.”
62.You will have a new teacher for each new cour becau .
A.the college is short of trained teachers to teach online cours
B.it’s hard to find a substitute teacher at the beginning of the term
D.it enables you to take an active part in the new cour
63.According to this notice, which of the following is NOT true?
A.Online class create a real-life learning environment.
B.You yourlf are responsible for the class time you miss.
C.Technical support is only available on weekdays.
D.It’s possible that t here may be changes to the rules.
64.Reading this notice carefully can help you .
A.know more about your subject teachers
B.arrange your cour schedule well
C.understand the rules and cancellation policies
D.apply for a position in Garden City College
B.Choo the words or expressions and complete the passage.
Dan and Michelle sat at a picnic table in the park on a beautiful fall afternoon. The air around them was filled with the sounds of children playing, dogs barking and people laughing. But Dan and Michelle 65 the sounds around them and focud on the task they had t out to complete.
They wanted to start a school garden at Jefferson Middle School. It was actually Dan’s idea. He had first en a school garden when he went to visit his cousin in Washington. He was amazed at the 66 of fruits and vegetables the students at his cousin’s school grew. Dan thought it was the best part of the week. He loved putting on his boots, getting outside and eing all the new things that had happened.
When Dan returned from his trip, he told Emily and Michelle all about what he had en. Now the two of them were determined to come up with 67 to bring a school garden to Jefferson Middle School.
Dan opened his notebook and prepared to record any ideas they had for 68 Ms. Olly, the school
