Asssment Test for Journey to English 1
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Name: ________ Date: _______ ilvs Score: _______（__ / 30英语专八*100）
Directions: This test consists of two parts. The first part is language form and meaning with 10 questions. The cond part is reading with four texts and 20 questions. You should spend about 30 minutes on the test.
1.–How about the exhibition yesterday?
邯郸市三中–It was very noisy, but that didn’t ________me.
A.impress
B.hurt
C.change
D.bother
2.According to the new rearch, gardening is a more ________exerci for older women than jogging or swimming.
digia
A.mental
B.physical
C.effective
D.efficient
3.Father _______ goes to the gym with us although he dislikes going there.
A.hardly
B.ldom
C.sometimes
treat or trick
D.nothing
4.I bought a dress for only 10 dollars in a sale; it was a real _______.
A.exchange
B.bargain
C.trade
D.business
5.If you really have to leave during the meeting, you’d better leave _______the back door.
A.for
B.by
C.across
D.out
6._______well prepared you are, you still need a lot of luck in mountain climbing.
A.However
B.Whatever
C.No matter
D.Although
7.He had hoped________, but he couldn’t finish his thesis in time.
A.him to graduate this mester
B.that he graduates this mester
C.he would graduates this mester
D.his graduation of this mester
8.Relax! _______ you finish this English exam, you will be free.
A.As well as
B.As soon as
C.As good as
D.As long as
9.–Could you tell me _______ at 10 o’clock last night?
–Er, I was watching TV at home.
A.what you were doing
列侬之死B.what you have done
C.what you are doing
D.what you did
10.We will never forget the day _______ we spent whole day getting together.
A.when
B.that
C.which
D.what
Questions 11-15 are about the following e-mail.
TO: Jessica
FROM: Cathy
mdc
SUBJECT: Sleepover party
DATE: December 20
Dear Jessica,
Thanks for your email asking about the sleepover party. I am so happy that you are considering joining us. I’m sure we will have a great time!
There are a few things that you need to prepare for the party. Here is a list of what you need to bring:
1.your own pillow
2.a nice pair of pajamas
3.a book or movie that you want to share with others
4.some snacks
We are meeting tomorrow at 8 o’clock in my hou. And my dad will drive all of us to Janice’s home. I am attaching Janice’s address to this e-mail in ca that you can’t meet us at my hou, so that you can go there yourlf. As soon as everyone arrives, we will put on our nice pajamas and then watch a movie together. Which movie do you like best? Do you have any suggestion about the movie? We can eat some snacks that we bring for the night and drink some juice. Janice said her mom will prepare some juice and ice-crea
m for us. Isn’t that wonderful! After watching the movie, we can talk and share the things that happened recently. I have so much to tell you girls! I can’t wait for the party.
If you have any questions, plea let me know. See you at school!
11.Which of the following is NOT included in the sleepover party according to the e-mail?
A.Cook dinner together
B.Watch a movie
C.Eat some snacks
D.Girls’ talk
12.What is in the attachment of the email?
A.Things that need to prepare
B.Janice’s address
C.A list of snacks and juice
D.A map to Cathy’s home
13.When will be the sleepover party?
A.December 19
B.unluckyDecember 20
C.December 21
D.December 22
14.Where will the girls stay for the sleepover night?
初三补习班A.Jessica’s home
B.Janice’s home
C.Cathy’s home
D.School
15.Why does Cathy mention Janice’s mom?
A.She will drive the girls to Janice’s home.
B.She will prepare all the snacks.
C.She will watch a movie with the girls.
D.She will prepare some juice and ice cream.
Questions 16-20 are about the following story.
Tom, a thirteen-year old schoolboy, was going to his aunt’s home in New York. When he arrived at the bus station, he found it was quite early. The bus for New York would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line, and others were walking around. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station safe. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a at and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s classmates came in and sat with Tom.
“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.
“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.
“Well, I’ll get you some more coke then,” said Mike.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward！” He cried, “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve, but now it’s half past eleven.”
“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
16.Which would be the most suitable headline for the article?
A.The Mirror of the Station
B.Not a Careful Man
C.Missing a Bus
