泸州市二○二四年初中学业水平考试英语试题说明1．本试卷分为第一部分（选择题）和第二部分（非选择题）两部分。第一部分（选择题）第1至6页，第二部分（非选择题）第7至8页。2．第一部分（选择题）满分70分，第二部分（非选择题）满分50分，全卷满分为120分; 考试时间为120分钟。3．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试题卷上无效。考试结束，将试卷和答题卡一并收回。第一部分（选择题 共70分）注意事项：每小题答案选出后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。一、基础知识运用（共两节；满分30分）第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。1. —Thank you for lending me your umbrella yesterday.—_________.A. Take it easyB. Well doneC. It’s up to youD. My pleasure2. You will never truly understand your parents’ great love ______ you grow up.A. untilB. ifC. sinceD. as3. When you ________ Mamianqun (horse-face skirt), you will sense the beauty of China’s traditional clothing.A. turn onB. get onC. put onD. depend on4. ______ healthy, we students always do morning exercises every day at school.A. KeepB. To keepC. KeepingD. Keeps5. —Can you teach me how to improve spoken English?—The more you practice, ______ it becomes.A. the worseB. the worstC. the betterD. the best6. —Rebecca, have you decided what to do this Saturday?—Not yet. I ______ volunteer at the old people’s home.A. mayB. mustC. shouldD. would7. —The best things in life are free.—Couldn’t agree more. Air costs ______, but we can’t live without it.A. somethingB. nothingC. anythingD. everything8. —Tom, the high-speed railway (高铁) connecting Luzhou with Chongqing ______ this year hopefully.— Amazing! I’m looking forward to it!A. completesB. is completedC. was completedD. will be completed9. —Hi, Ethan. I called you at 8:00 last night, but you didn’t answer.—Sorry, I ______ the dishes.A. washB. washedC. am washingD. was washing10. A true friend is a person ________ will always be there to share your laughter and tears.A. whatB. whichC. whoD. whom第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）通读下面的短文，然后从后面各题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案。AThe history of the compass (指南针) dates back to the Warring States Period (476—221 BC), when Chinese people used a tool called Si Nan to point the direction.After continuous improvement, a round compass ____11____ a tiny magnetized needle (磁针) was invented during the early Song Dynasty. One end of the needle points to the south and the other to the north. Then it was ____12____ to Europe during the Northern Song (960—1127).Before the invention of the compass, people depended on reading the ____13____ of the sun, the moon, and pole stars to tell directions. However, travelling was ____14____ in bad weather.After the invention, people could easily find a direction when going out to sea and exploring unknown areas.The invention of the compass has a strong influence on the world. The compass hugely ____15____ the trade and communication between countries.11. A. inB. withC. ofD. at12. A. borrowedB. pushedC. returnedD. introduced13. A. positionsB. numbersC. sizesD. colors14. A. lonelyB. difficultC. tiringD. meaningless15. A. controlledB. checkedC. improvedD. recordedBWhen I was turning thirty years old, a friend asked me to share my biggest ____16____ in life. It only took me a(n) ____17____ to say I most regretted not completing college. I explained that I was considered to be ____18____ in school, got great grades, and had big dreams. ____19____ finishing university, I felt like I was not only letting myself down, but also everyone who believed in me.My friend said, “Why not now?” But with a son in primary school, a busy job, and lots of other responsibilities at home, I had a million ____20____. The one I thought was the strongest: If I went back, I would be thirty-two ____21____ I graduated. What I heard was something I would never ____22____: “You’re going to be thirty-two anyway (无论如何).”Looking back, I feel it’s the ____23____ and wisest advice I have ever received.I would turn thirty-two with a college degree (学位) or without one anyway. So I ____24____ to continue my study.I graduated from university ____25____ and felt proud of myself. And I have reviewed this ____26____ many times. I believe it’s never too late for me to do anything except becoming a teenager.Do I really want to ____27____ my first book in my forties? I’m going to be forty anyway.Do I really want to run a half marathon (马拉松) in my fifties? I’m going to be fifty anyway.Do I really want to travel around the ____28____ in my sixties? I’m going to be sixty anyway.I hope you never hear me say, “I’m too old for that.” ____29____, I hope you hear me say, “I’m going to be seventy anyway.”It’s never too ____30____ to start something new, to do all those things that you’ve been wishing to do.16. A. regretB. happinessC. roleD. success17. A. weekB. dayC. hourD. minute18. A. lovelyB. politeC. smartD. friendly19. A. Giving upB. Making upC. Ending upD. Taking up20 A. waysB. reasonsC. chancesD. steps21. A. althoughB. becauseC. unlessD. when22. A. replyB. acceptC. forgetD. guess23. A. simplestB. funniestC. strangestD. coldest24. A. happenedB. decidedC. helpedD. failed25. A. smoothlyB. patientlyC. silentlyD. suddenly26. A. activityB. promiseC. planD. suggestion27. A. readB. writeC. buyD. choose28. A. universityB. cityC. villageD. world29. A. FinallyB. BesidesC. InsteadD. Also30. A. dangerousB. poorC. lateD. slow二、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。AKoalas are cute and easy to recognize, with fluffy ears and a large, spoon-shaped nose. They’re popular with people.They used to be common across Australia, but the last 200 years haven’t been good for them. Their forests have been cut down and burnt in bushfires. Now, koalas are endangered, so it’s necessary to make sure of koala populations by counting (数) them in different areas. This information can be used to find out where help is most needed. Then it’ll become much easier to protect them and their homes.HOW TO COUNT KOALASWe can count koalas in different ways, such as:·walking around and looking from the ground·sending up drones to look from the sky·recording koala calls·using trained dogsHELP COUNT KOALAS! YOU WILL NEED·A smartphone·Walking shoes, a hat and a backpack·Binoculars (望远镜).Safety: Ask parents before you go into the forest.When you are outdoors, remember to be sun safe with a hat.WHAT TO DO TO COUNT KOALAS·Fill in your personal information in Koala Spotter(an App).·Go out to the forest and search for koalas. Look up carefully in the trees.·Report any koala sightings in the app.·Remember to record when you don’t see a koala.31. Why is it necessary to count koalas?A. Because people love them so much.B. Because they are easy to recognize.C. Because they are common across Australia.D. Because their population information is helpful.32. How many ways are there to count koalas?A. 2．B. 3．C. 4．D. 5．33. Which of the following is NOT needed to count koalas?A. A hat.B. A watch.C. A smartphone.D. A backpack.34. What should be done first to count koalas?A Search for koalas.B. Go out to the forest.C. Record when not seeing a koala.D. Fill in personal information.35. Who is the passage most probably written for?A. Teenagers.B. Workers.C. Teachers.D. Keepers.BWhat year were you born in? Are you a dragon? That is to say, were you born in the Year of the Dragon?As we know, the Year of the Dragon has arrived with us for a while, and everyone is excited about talking about dragons. Many of them have noticed that more and more people are using the word “loong” instead of “dragon” in their daily life. Actually, the loongs in Chinese culture, believe it or not, are far different from the dragons in Western culture.First, let’s talk about their origins (起源). Loongs are connected to stars and rain. They are believed to have to do with the power of emperors in the past. Dragons, however, are related to floods and dangerous waters underground.Second, let’s dig into their stories. Loongs are like messengers between the sky and the earth. They help out the rulers, who become kings because of them. Dragons, though, are troublemakers. They fight with the rulers and can even beat them! But as time passes, dragons lose their shine and heroes start killing them.Third, let’s look at what they mean. Since loongs represent (代表) power, they are seen as a symbol of the emperor and an important part of ceremonies and traditions. Dragons, though, are bad news. They are a symbol of evil (恶), and beating the dragons is seen as a victory over evil.Lastly, let’s check out how they look. Loongs are like a mix of animals, with heads like camels and necks like snakes. They don’t need wings to fly because they are already skilled at it. Dragons are more like snakes, living underground and causing problems. They don’t have wings either, but people add those to make them look more impressive.36. Why does the writer start the passage by asking questions?A. To make a report.B. To do a survey.C. To introduce a normal year.D. To catch readers’ interests.37. What are loongs connected with according to the passage?A. Stars and the moon.B. The power of emperors.C. Troublemakers and evil.D. Dangerous waters underground.38. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Rulers.B. Snakes.C. Heroes.D. Loongs.39. What can we learn from the passage?A. Loongs have wings.B. Dragons are good news.C. Loongs are used in ceremonies.D. Dragons’ heads are like camels.40. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. The origins of dragons and loongs.B. The meanings of dragons and loongs.C. The stories between dragons and loongs.D. The differences between dragons and loongs.CAnna Mary Robertson was a famous American painter. It is often said that Anna first took up painting when she was nearly 80 years old. In fact, when she was a little girl, she drew whenever she had a chance.Long before she became known, Anna lived a life full of challenges. She always kept busy with farm chores, housework, and children, but she never really stopped pursuing (追求) art.In Anna’s late age, she pictured some scenes in her mind before painting. She would close her eyes and recall a happy time from her early life. She would remember helping her father on the farm. She would see the people, the farm buildings, and the animals. She would imagine the blue mountains and the softly falling snow.Anna’s friends and family members loved the paintings. She gave them away as gifts. A friend hung several of the paintings in a local store. One day a stranger came into the store and bought every one of her paintings. He took her paintings to New York City and showed them to some art collectors. One of these collectors, Dr. Kallir, liked the paintings. He hung some of them in his gallery (画廊). The newspaper did a story about the art show. The reporter called Anna “Grandma Moses.” From then on almost everyone called her that way. Grandma Moses kept on painting. Her paintings got better, and they got more popular.In her lifetime, Moses created about 1,500 works of art. They were cheerful, warm and full of life, just like Grandma herself. Her paintings still remain popular today.“As I look back on my life, it’s like a good day’s work. It was done and I feel satisfied with it. I knew nothing better than painting and made full use of what life offered. And life is what we make it, always has been, always will be,” she said.41. When did Anna first take up painting?A. When she was a little girl.B When she was about 80 years old.C. When she saw the blue mountains.D. When she helped her father on the farm.42. According to Paragraph 3, what’s the main theme of Anna’s paintings?A. Farming.B. Animals.C. Country life.D. Family members.43. What’s the correct order of the following events?①Anna was known to the public.②Anna’s friends received her paintings as gifts.③An art show about Anna’s paintings was reported.④A man brought Anna’s paintings to New York City.A. ②④①③B. ②④③①C. ①④②③D. ①④③②44. Which of the following words can best describe Anna?A. Honest and friendly.B. Outgoing and independent.C. Clever and well-educated.D. Creative and hard-working.45. In which part of a magazine can we read this passage?A. Language and culture.B. Art and people.C. Nature and environment.D. Science and technology.DWe all want to do things well. For example, as students all of us want to have a good performance in study and get good grades. However, growing up also includes accepting when things go wrong. In fact, mistakes can lead to some of the most interesting and meaningful results.Aiming for good results can help you focus on (关注) your goals, but it’s also important to focus on enjoying the process. Getting too hung up on whether things go as planned can put a lot of pressure on you and lead to worry. That’s why it’s good to leave some room for mistakes and imperfections.Dr. Rekha Vara is a doctor who helps people with their mental health (心理健康). She says getting things wrong is part of growing up. “We also have to experience the uncomfortable feeling when we get things wrong. This helps us to become stronger,” says Dr. Vara. “Or we’ll be too scared to make mistakes. This fear can lead us to put off doing difficult things or avoid trying new things.”Learning from your mistakes is necessary during growing up. The most important thing is what you choose to do next. Try not to take it too seriously, blame (责备) yourself or feel too disappointed or upset. Dr. Vara explains, “Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes.” ______, then these feelings will soon pass and then you’ll feel happier.Instead, thinking about what you might do differently next time helps a lot. In one study, if students were reminded to forgive (宽恕) and be kind to themselves when they failed a test, they felt more encouraged to try again, while other students were less pleased to have a second try.46. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. 执迷B. 懊悔C. 遗憾D. 忽略47. Which of the following would Dr. Vara agree with?A. Fear leads us to try new things.B. Failure is normal in growing up.C. Good results make us stronger.D. People hardly ever get things wrong.48. Which of the following can be put in “______” in Paragraph 4?A. Everyone will grow upB. Process is really importantC. You should enjoy your feelingsD. You might feel uncomfortable at first49. How does the writer support his idea in the last Paragraph?A. By telling stories.B. By giving an example.C. By listing numbers.D. By describing a problem.50. What’s the best title for the passage?A. Stick to your goalsB. Avoid making mistakesC. Imperfection can be a giftD. Pressure is the key to success第二部分（非选择题 共50分）注意事项：第二部分共2页，用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔答在答题卡上，不能答在试卷上。三、完成对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话内容，在每个空缺处填入一个适当的词，使整段对话意思完整。（每空限填一词）A: Bob, do you like playing sports?B: Of course I do. Sports are good ____51____ our health.A: What sports do you like best?B: I like basketball.A: How ____52____ do you play basketball?B: About three times a week. And I also like watching basketball games on TV.A: Who is your ____53____ basketball player?B: Yao Ming.A: Could you ____54____ me something about him?B: Sure. He is a famous basketball player. And I want to be a star like him. How about you?A: I like science, so I hope to be a ____55____ just like Deng Jiaxian.B: That’s cool. I hope our dreams will come true!四、短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后选出可以填入短文空格处的词，并将该词的字母代号（不写出该词）填写在答题卡相应的位置上。A．become B．but C．of D．effort E．challenges F．expensive G．them H．crossI．enough J．safelyImagine living in a world you can’t see the obstacles (障碍) in your way, the traffic lights at a crossing, or the faces of people around you. For millions ____56____ the blind, this is a daily reality (现实). Traditional guide dogs have provided necessary support for the blind, helping them move ____57____. However, training a traditional guide dog is unbelievably ____58____ and takes tons of time. It means that the number of guide dogs is smaller than that of blind people. Luckily, good news comes! Thanks to researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学) in China, AI guide dogs may soon ____59____ available to them. They achieved a breakthrough (突破) using an AI language model.The researchers are developing an AI guide dog that can help blind people ____60____ streets, use lifts and walk around indoors without having to be connected to the Internet.“In recent years, there have been some electronic guide dogs, ____61____ they cannot have conversations with people or fully understand human instructions,” said Sun Zhe, a teacher at the university. “They can only carry out tasks according to pre-designed programs. They are just cold machines. That’s not ____62____.”“Our research makes it possible for the blind to get better guidance service and be less lonely. Blind people face many ____63____ in daily life. AI guide dogs can offer ____64____ a more convenient and safer life.” Sun added. According to the research team, there are still some ways to go before the guide dog can be put into use, and they will put more ____65____ into it and make it available to people in need as soon as possible.五、阅读短文并回答问题（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，回答文后所给出的问题，并按要求将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。Because of his excellent performance, Hao Yongquan, 58, was chosen as Gansu’s most beautiful forest ranger (护林员) in December, 2023.Hao has been a forest ranger for 37 years since he stopped serving in the army in 1987. He and his workmates at Guanyin Forest Farm are called the “forests eyes” and “green guardians”.“Daily work usually starts with patrolling (巡逻). Every morning, we carry necessary equipment after having breakfast and then set off to forests with dry food and water bottles, patrolling until it gets dark,” Hao said.Rangers have been living in the mountains and forests for years, getting used to difficulties and loneliness. They always go out early and return at sunset during the whole year, and their duty is to protect green mountains and clear waters.A forest ranger often has to walk more than 12 kilometers a day, and a pair of shoes wears out in two to three months, according to Hao.Hao Yongquan works at Liuping Forest Management Office. It manages 10,511.6 hectares (公顷).“Because of poor road conditions, if rangers go to the farthest villages for patrols, they have to walk 30 to 40 kilometers on mountain roads, climb four mountains, and cross more than 10 rivers,” Hao said. “And each patrol takes three to four days.”When Hao returns from his patrol every day, he writes down the results in the patrol diary, recording his love for mountains and forests.“The environment is improving day by day, and that makes me feel my work is worth it,” he said.66. When was Hao Yongquan chosen as Gansu’s most beautiful forest ranger?___________________________________________________________________________________________67 What are Hao Yongquan and his workmates called?___________________________________________________________________________________________68. What is the duty of the forest rangers?___________________________________________________________________________________________69. How many days does the farthest village patrol take?___________________________________________________________________________________________70. Why does Hao Yongquan feel his work is worth it?___________________________________________________________________________________________六、书面表达（共1题，满分25分）71. 时光如梭，三年转瞬即逝。假如你是李华，请你代表全班同学给你的英语老师Mr. Wu写一封英语邀请函，请他参加毕业晚会。要点提示：1．发出邀请；2．时间和地点；3．晚会安排：分享回忆；谈论理想；感谢恩师和同窗；……（除前三项外，至少补充一项活动）。要求：1．要点提示均须涉及，可适当增加内容；2．文中不得出现真实姓名、校名、地名；3．语句通顺，语意连贯，书写规范，卷面整洁；4．词数100左右，首句已给出，不计入总词数。参考词语：memory, activity, friendshipDear Mr. Wu,We are going to have a graduation party. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua