1、浙江省湖州市初三年级学业水平英语考试浙江省湖州市初三年级学业水平英语考试二、完形填空Frank was a very talkative boy. He never saw a new thing without asking a lot of questions about it. His mother was very kind and _16_. When it was proper to answer his questions, she would do so. The first time Frank saw an hourglass, he was very much _17_,
2、 but he did not know what it was. His mother_18_, “An hourglass is made in the shape of the figure 8. The sand is put in one end, and _19_ a small hole in the middle. The sand put into the glass will go through _20_ an hour.”Frank watched the little stream of sand. He was impatient, because it would
3、 not run faster. Let me_21_ it, mother,” said he, “it is lazy, and will never get through.” Oh yes, it will. my son, said his mother, “The sand moves by _22_,but it movies all the time. When you look at the clock, you will find the same._23_ you are playing, the sand is running, grain by grain, and
4、the hands of the _24_ are moving, second by second. At night, the sand in the hourglass has run through twelve times. The hour hand of the clock has moved all around_25_ great face. This is because they keep at work every_26_. They do not stop to think how much they have to do, and_27_ it will take
5、them to do it.” Now, Franks mother wanted him to learn a poem, but he said, Mum, I_28_.” His mother said, “Study all the time. _29_ care about the time it will take. You will be able to say it very soon.” Frank followed his mothers _30_. He studied line after line. and in one hour and a half he knew
6、 the poem perfectly. 16. A. strict B.patient C. nervous D. polite 17. A.pleased B.relaxed C. interested D. bored18. A. explained B. repeated C. thought D.added19. A. runs through B.runs along C.goes over D. goes across20. A.before B. for C. after D. in21. A. shake B. get C. take D. carry22. A. caref
7、ully B. quickly C. heavily D. slowly23. A. Since B. Unless C. Before D. While24. A. boy B. mother C. clock D. hourglass25. A.his B. her C. its D. their26. A. year B. month C. week D. minute27. A. how far B. how long C.how much D. how soon28. A. can B. cant C. could D. couldnt29. A. Often B. Never C.
8、 Always D.Sometimes30. A.rule B.steps C.advice D.decision 16. B17. C18. A19. A20. D21. A22. D23. D24. C25. C26. D27. B28. B29. B30. C三、阅读理解ABooks for ChildrenFleabag and the Rings EndBeth WebbMore stories of Fleabag, the talking cat一star of this wonderful set of 3 books.Ages 8-13, 208 pages, paperba
9、ck07459-44116, 3.99The Little White HouseElizabeth GoudgeA fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal.Ages 8-12, 240 pages, paperback07459-45783, 4.99Star of WonderPat AlexanderA wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7-12, 224 pages, paper
10、back07459-39323, 4.99My Very First Christmas BookLois Rock and Alec AyliffeA big, bright book, which presents thestory simply and delightfully for very youngchildren.Ages 0-3, 12 pages, 200mm200mm, board07459-40560, 4.99First Festival: ChristmasLois RockAn all-in-one book to help grown-ups and child
11、ren prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs.Ages 5-8, 48 pages, 290mm250mm, hardback07459-39074, 8.99The Not-So-Wise ManAlan MacDonald and Andrew RowlandWe all know about the 3 Wise Men whotraveled to Bethlehem and discovered thebaby Jesus Christ. This is the t
12、ale ofanother one, who always missed the point.Ages 5-9, 32 pages, 270mm210mm,hardback.07459-38922, 8.9931. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer?A. Star of Wonder. B. First Festival: ChristmasC. The Not-So-Wise Man D. Mv Very First Christmas Book
13、.32. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?A. 07459-45783. B. 07459-40560.C. 07459-38922 D. 07459-44116.33. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will you choose? A. Beth Webbs. B. Lots Rocks.C. Pat Alexanders. D. Elisabeth Goudges.31.
14、 B32. C33. ABWhy does the sky change colors? What is the sky? How high is it? What color is it? What birds can live above it? Thesequestions are difficult to answer, arent they? In fact, the sky has no color. Then why does the sky look blue? We know that there is air around the world. When planes fl
15、y, they need air to lift theirwings. Planes cant fly very high. That is because the air gets thinner when they go higher.The same will happen to us if we go high enough. If we go up about 1,200 kilometers fromthe earth, well find no air there. Some birds can fly into the sky as high as a plane, but
16、theycannot fly or live without air. Looking up above us, you will see the blue sky with white clouds. It is usually lightblue. The color would be bluer when you see on the top of a high mountain. And you willsee fewer clouds in the sky between you and the sun. Sometimes the sky doesnt look blue. Whe
17、n the sun rises and falls, you will see red,orange, and other colors in the sky. Such are the most beautiful moments of the day. Who can see the colors of the sky high above the earth? The astronauts! They can seethose beautiful colors of the sky from the outer space. However, before flying into out
18、erspace, they sit in a spaceship high above the earth, and there is no air at all. The sky wouldbe that dark and its color would be black. Now you may understand that we see colors because the air scatters(使散射)thesunlight. Light travels through the air. Without air. there would be no light or colors
19、.34. Planes cant fly as high as possible because_.A. the sky is blue B. the wings are heavierC. the sky has no color D. the air becomes thinner35. When you stand on the top of a high mountain, you will see_. A. more air B. bluer skiesC. more colors D. more clouds36. In Huzhou, we might see many colo
20、rs in the sky at_ during the day.A. 6:00 a. m. B.9:00 a. m. C. 1:00 p. m. D. 3: 00 p. m.37. The sky changes colors because_. A. its colorful itself B. the world is colorfulC. the sunlight has colors D, the air scatters the sunlight34. D35. B36. A37. DC Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history?
21、 Many people would say: Confucius(孔子). September 28 is his birthday. He was born over 2,000 years ago, but people still remember him on this day. Confucius lived in the kingdom of Lu, part of todays Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. His childhood was sad. His father di
22、ed when he was only 3 and he had to work to help his mother. But young Confucius didnt give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from ri
23、ch families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime. Today. people still follow Confucius lessons. He told us that everyone has something worthy to learn and to teach. When I am with three people, on
24、e of them must be better than me in some areas. I select their good qualities and follow them. I take their bad qualities and change them in myself.” He also taught us, All study but no thinking makes people puzzled(困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.” Confucius is not only a great te
25、acher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. A kind person should care for others. Be strict with yourself, but be kind to others. he said.38. Confucius started the first public school so that _. A.
26、 he could find himself a job as a teacherB. children could learn at school rather than at homeC. he wanted to be the first teacher in Chinese historyD. children from poor families could go to school as well39. Confucius not only gave lessons but also_. A. encouraged people to be strict B. provided s
27、tudents with puzzlesC. advised people to behave well D. taught students how to make friends40. According to the passage, what can we learn from Confucius? A. Thinking is very important in study. B. We can learn everything from others.C. We should always care for ourselves. D. Learning music and spor
28、ts is popular.41. Which is the best title for this story?A. Confucius teaching methods.B. A great man with hard childhood.C. A person who changed Chinese history.D. Confucius一A great teacher and thinker.38. D39. C40. A41. DD A wise old owl sat on an oak. The more he saw, the less he spoke, the more
29、he heard.Why arent we like that wise old bird?-一Edward H. Richards. We all need to learn to listen well. Listening is a learned skill, the same as speaking in public.It just takes much longer to learn! Listening is a skill we should be practicing every day. And I mean active listening, not just list
30、ening when it is convenient to us. Listening shows others that they are important. Its a sign of respect(尊重). If someone listens to you carefully when you are talking, it shows that they are really interested in what you are saying. How do you practice listening? Here are some basic rules, Put down
31、whatever is in your hands. Are you in the middle of writing something? Put down the pen and fold your hands. Are you reading something? Close it so that it will be impossible for you to look down and start reading again. Then put it down. Turn off your computer. The computer will distract you from your job at hand一listening. Face the person you are speaking with. Facing the person you are speaking with will help you focus completely on listening. It will also make the person feel that you find what he is saying important. Mind your body language. Leaning into the speaker will s
