2017年常德市初中学业水平考试英语试题卷第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分20分）第一节听力辨识（共5小题，每题1分，满分5分）听对话，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听下面5段对话，根据相应对话完成第1～5小题。

1. What is the boy good at?2. What does the woman have to catch?3. How is Paul feeling?A. Sad.B. Tired.C. Excited.4. Why does the girl like blue？A. It makes her feel excited.B. It is the same color as the sea.C. It is the same color as her eyes.5. When will the show begin?A. At 7∶00 pm.B. At 7∶30 pm.C. At 8∶00 pm.第二节听力理解（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）听对话或独白，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听第6段对话，完成第6～7两个小题。

6. What does Jenny want to buy this afternoon?A. A book.B. A pen.C. A shirt.7. What are John’s friends doing now?A. Playing basketball.B. Shopping.C. Swimming.听第7段对话，完成第8～9两个小题。

8. What did the woman use to be like?A. Tall and pretty.B. Short and quiet.C. Tall and shy.9. Where does the woman want to go?A. England.B. Japan.C. France.听第8段对话，完成第10～11两个小题。

10. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. In a post office.11. How much should the man pay?A. ＄2.B. ＄3.C. ＄5.听第9段对话，完成第12~14三个小题。

12. How did Judy come to school this morning?A. By subway.B. By car.C. By bike.13. How much did Judy spend on her bike?A.19 dollars.B. 90 dollars.C. 99 dollars.14. What will Judy do after school?A. She will go to the police station.B. She will buy a new bike.C. She will call the police.听第10段对话，完成第15～17三个小题。

15. What are on show in the library?A. Chinese stamps.B. Ancient coins.C. Science books.16. Does Betty often get up very early on Saturday morning?A. Yes, she does.B. No, she doesn’t.C. Not mentioned（提及）.17. What time will they meet on Saturday?A. 9∶45.B. 9∶15.C. 8∶45.听下面1段独白，完成第18~20三个小题。

18. Who is Laura?A. A dancer.B. A teacher.C. A parent.19. Where is Laura from?A. America.B. Canada.C. Australia.20. What is the Blue Sky Boys?A. A music band.B. A football team.C. A gift company.第二部分知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节语法填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）从A、B和C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

21. （ A ）—What’s this?_______ watch.—It’sA. aB. anC. the22. （ B ）—Are these your books?_______.—No, they aren’t. They areA. sheB. hersC. her23.（ C ）Mountain climbing is one of _______ sports in the world.A. dangerousB. more dangerousC. the most dangerous24. （ B ）I cleaned my room yesterday. It _______ a little difficult.A. isB. wasC. will be_______ others waiting.25. （ A ）I think it’s impoliteA. to keepB. keepingC. keep26. （ B ）I like Chinese, _______ I don’t like math, because it’s not easy to learn it well.A. andB. butC. or27. （ C ）If I go to the movie, I _______ my homework on time.A. didn’t finishB. don’t finishC. won’t finish28.（ C ）I _______ Anna since three years ago.A. knewB. knowC. have known29. （ A ）The telephone _______ by Alexander Graham Bell.A. was inventedB. inventsC. invented30.（ C ）_______ funny story!A. HowB. WhatC. What a第二节完形填空（共10小题，每题 1.5分，满分15分）阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

When l was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point outmy shortcomings. Sometimes she said I was thin. Sometimes she said Iwas 31 . Sometimes she said I wasn’t a good student. Sometimesshe said I talked too much, and so on. I tried to 32 her as long as Icould. At last, I became very 33 . I ran to my father with tears inmy eyes.He 34 me quietly, and then h e asked, “Are the things she said35 what you’re really like? Gotrue or not? Mary, didn’t you everand make a 36 of everything she has said and mark the points thatare true. Pay no attention to the other things she has said.”I did as he told me and to my surprise, I 37 that about half thethings were true.I brought the list back to my dad. He refused to take it. “Thafor 38 .” he said. “You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. When something said about you i s true, you’ll find it will behelpful to you. Don’t shut your 39 . Listen to them all, 40hear the truth and do what you think is right.”In our life we often meet with some trouble and we often go to someone and ask for advice. For some advice we will treasure（珍惜）allour life!31. （ B ）A. hardworking B. lazy C. smart32. （ C ）A. beat B. hate C. stand33. （ A ）A. angry B. excited C. bored34. （ B ）A. cared for B. listened to C.worriedabout35. （ A ）A. wonder B. hear C. know36. （ A ）A. list B. form C. chart37. （ C ）A. suggested B. hoped C. discovered38. （ B ）A. me B. you C. her39. （ C ）A. eyes B. mouth C. ears40. （ B ）A. and B. but C. so第三部分阅读技能（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项回答问题或完成句子。

APersonal RobotMake your parents and teachers happy!Are you having problems finishing your homework on time? Do youavoid tidying your room until your mom shouts at you? You don’t nee worry if you buy a Mr. Helping Hand personal robot. Mr. H can help toplan your time and hand in homework on time. Your own personal robotwill follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have lefton the floor or bed.Mr. H also has these features(特点)：▲ as light as a telephone▲ works for long hours▲ understands simple wordsOriginally(最初) sold for ＄499NOW ONLY ＄299BUY NOWWatchThis is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear!This is NOT a watch for ordinary people!This is PENGO WATCH CONTROL!▲ controls your TVs, videos, even cars▲ gives you a daily weather report▲ reminds you things you may forget▲ sets off a silent warning alarm when parents get closeBesides, your PENGO W ATCH CONTROL will always tell you the right time!Originally sold for ＄199NOW ONLY ＄99For further information, click(点击) here.41. With the help of Mr. H, you can _______.（ B ）A. work for long hoursB. plan your timeC. make your mother angry42. A PENGO W ATCH CONTROL can help you to _______.（ C ）A. repair your TVB. get close to your parentsC. know the weather report43. You can get your Mr. H for _______ now.（ B ）A. ＄499B. ＄299C. ＄19944. Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?（ C ）A. On a city map.B. In a story book.C. On a teenage website.B“Who needs a shopping centre if you have Taobao?”says Wang We 28, a writer in Beijing.Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site, has become anao.important part of Wang Wei’s life. She spends lots of money on TaobA growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have foundthe joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or youngproducts are the most popular on line.It was reported that 250 billion yuan was spent on line shopping lastyear, eighty percent through Taobao. And on November 11th , over 91billion was spent on Taobao during only one day.Taobao means “looking f or treasure”　in Chinese. People can findalmost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, fromcandies to DVD players.You may question the security of online shopping. Wang said, “ It’s very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from thesellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money.You can also get your money back if you want to return the product.45. Wang Wei _______.（ B ）A. is a popular starB. spends much money on TaobaoC. thinks it is unsafe to shop online46. Most people shopping on line are _______.（ A ）A. youngB. parentsC. menhas the same meaning as _______.47. The underlined word “security”　（ B ）A. pleasureB. safetyC. journey48. What is the best title for this passage?（ A ）A. Online Shopping in ChinaB. Wang Wei’s LifeC. Where to ShopCMore and more Chinese are having English names, but not everyoneis good at finding one. Why not offer them some help? An American girlcalled Lindsay Jernigan is now teaching people how to get better Englishnames.While working in Shanghai, Lindsay met many Chinese people withstrange English names. Some of them chose a lucky number of “Seven a favorite fruit, “Apple,” and a cartoon character, “Snow White. had names like “July” and “Rabbit.”After noticing the problem, Lindsay had an idea. She quit her joband set up a website () to help Chinese people get better English names.The website helps people in two ways. After they take an onlinesurvey, people will get five English names based on their personal information, such as age, job and even future plans. This costs 18 yuan.People can also meet with Lindsay to talk about their English name. Butthat costs more.Now, about 2,000 people each day visit the website. Most of themare preparing to study or work abroad. Lindsay is planning to offer themmore help, such as helping them write resumes(简历).（ B ）49. What does Lindsay think of the name of “Rabbit”？A. Wonderful.B. Strange.C. Creative.quit” means _______ in the passage.（ C ）50. The underlined word “A. continuedB. looked forC. gave up51. If you get a name from Lindsay face to face, you should pay her _______.（ A ）A. more than 18 yuanB. less than 18 y uanC. 18 yuan_______.（ C ）52. Lindsay’s website can help Chinese people toA. study or work abroadB. get personal informationC. have good English namesDOne morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the poor to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elder, short man, whose hair was disorder. He was wearing an old hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.We carefully began a conversation and spoke about a lot of things.We never introduced ourselves. I thought that he might have no moneyand not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to thecounter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked, “May I get you something?”“A coffee would be nice.”Then I bought him a cup of coffee, we talked more, and he acceptedanother cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and wentdid youto the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked, “How get to know Mr. Galbreath?”“Who?”“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board ofChurchill Downs.”I could hardly believe it. I was talking, buying coffee, offering a freebreakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and mostpowerful men!My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try totreat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meetanother human being with kindness and sincerity.53. What is the Track Kitchen?（ B ）A. A coffee shop.B. A breakfast restaurant.C. A hotel.54. The author bought coffee for the old man because _______.（ A ）A. he thought the old man was poorB. he wanted to start a conversationC. he wanted to show his politeness55. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?（ A ）A. Surprised.B. Bored.C. Sad.56. What is the best title for the passage?（ C ）A. To See is to BelieveB. Success Doesn’t Come EasyC. Don’t Treat a Person by AppearanceEThese days, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books拓宽) my mind besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can broaden(and improve my language skills. Of course, it also can help me to getgood practice and help. You know how to read more and learn more?Here are some tips for you.◆Clear your purpose for readingBefore you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book.Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books youreally need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.◆Read only what you are interested inNo matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what youread. Your friends may tell you the books they love, but those booksmight not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.◆Give up books that you don’t enjoyYou may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they areright to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still besome books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you oying the book you are reading, give it up. Remember readingaren’t enjshouldn’t be a chore.◆_____________It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries fasterthan those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a d need to return those books. Having a reading goal helps youdate! I don’twork out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.Before you read each book, ask yourself what time you need to completethis book by.57. The writer might be a _______.（ C ）A. teacherB. doctorC. student58. Why do most people read books according to the passage?（ B ）A. To have fun or get lots of knowledge.B. To open their eyes and develop their language skills.C. To get the latest news and communicate with friends.59. What should you do when you find the book you are reading is boring?（ B ）A. Keep on reading.B. Give up the book.C. Stop to have a break.60. What is the last tip (______)?（ C ）A. Read the books borrowed from librariesinterested inB. Buy books you’reC. Set a reading goal第四部分写作技能（共三节，满分35分）第一节英汉互译（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）阅读短文，将文中划线部分译成汉语或英语。