初四英语阶段测试(2)

24. A. about B. before C. against D. like

25. A. nothing

B. something C. anything

D. everything

26. A. support B. to support C. supporting D. supported 27. A. after B. since

C. before

D. on 28. A. raised

B. spent C. planned

D. saved

29. A. dream of B. think of C. hear of D. talk of 30. A. what

B. which C. that

D. how

三 阅读理解 （18分）

阅读下列短文，并做每篇后面的题目，从各题A、B、C、D中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。

A

One does not find many outdoor cafes in Great Britain, for the weather there often changes during the day. When British people want to have some drinks either with a group of friends or by themselves, they usually go to a pub. The ―pub‖ is the short form for ―public house‖. In a pub people can buy all kinds of drinks, from beer to orange juice. The Englishman’s favorite drink is beer.

Quite a lot of businessmen have lunch in pubs near their offices because in many pubs fast food is served. There may even be a restaurant in a pub. The food they sell is usually cheap and good. In the countryside the pub is often part of an inn – a kind of small hotel . People can stay there for the night. The opening time of pubs is set by law. It might be different from place to place, but usually a pub is open from half past eleven to three o’clock and from half past five to half past ten or eleven o’clock. In the old days, children were not allowed to enter pubs, because when people drank too much they could become troublesome. Today, however, more and more pubs are opening their gardens to customers, so that the children can play safely in the garden while their parents are having a quick drink.

Generally speaking, the English pub is a friendly place, and offers good drink and food.

31. Where do British people usually go for drinks?

A. Cafes. B. Pubs. C. Restaurants. D. Hotels. 32. At the most, how many opening hours does a pub usually have every day? A. 8 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 10 hours. D. 11 hours. 33. Why were children not allowed to enter pubs in the old days?

A. Because people often drank too much and became troublesome. B. Because the pubs did not open their gardens to children. C. Because the pubs had no orange juice for children. D. Because people liked to stay in the pubs for the night.

34. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Englismen like to drink beer very much.

B. You can stay for the night in countryside pubs. C. Usually pubs don't open until half past eleven. D. Up to now, children are not allowed to enter pubs.

B

Having a part-time job is an important part of growing up for American teenagers. It can teach them important skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives. And many teenagers find that making their own money gives them a sense of pride and freedom.

American teenagers are allowed to do part-time jobs at the age of 14. During the school year, teenagers may go to work a few times a week after school, and work for longer at weekends.

In summer, top part-time jobs for teenagers include working at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs are great for those who want to be active and have fun while making money.

Some of the most stressful jobs include teaching, nursing, and police work. These skills help to prepare teenagers for their later lives. When they grow up, the students with work experience are more likely to succeed than those without work experience.

A favorite job for many teenagers is babysitting, and they can start before the age of 14 if their parents agree. As long as they stay in the house and make sure the kids are okay, babysitters can do their homework, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends. After the kids go to sleep and before the parents come home, babysitters have lots of freedom.

It can be stressful to balance school, homework, and a part-time job. However, many American teenagers their work experience and the skills they get from the job.

35. Why do American teenagers like to have a part-time job? A. Because they don’t want to be stressed out. B. Because they can learn skills and get money. C. Because they can get a good job in the future. D. Because they can do anything they like.

36. Which kind of part-time job is less stressful for American teenagers? A. Working at police. B. Nursing. C. Working at camps. D. Teaching.

37. What kind of part-time job can a 13-year-old girl do in America? A. Working at parks. B. Working at a swimming pool. C. Looking after babies. D. Doing the dishes in a restaurant. 38. What’s the meaning of the underlined word ―value”?

A. 喜欢 B. 追求 C. 向往 D. 珍视