20172018学年第二学期初三英语期中试题1. 单项选择 （115 = 15分）1. We prefer _ at the party rather than _.A. to sing; dance B. to sing; dancing B. C. sing; to dance D. sing; dance2. I like dancing _ the music very much.I like singing along _ the music.A. to; with B. to; to C. with; to D. for; on3. He tried his best _his dream and_it.A. to achieve; stick on B. achieving; stick toC. to achieve; stick to D. achieve; stick on4. We feel like some food and drink because well invite some friends in a party.A. buying; to join B. to buy; joining C. buying; join D. buying; joining 5. Have you read the book Jane Eyre? Yes. Its a famous book and really worth _. A.to read B.reading C.to be read D.read 6. Youd better hurry. Well be late for the plane.Dont worry. The plane will _ in two hours.A. take out B. take away C. take off D. take after7.All the teachers went home yesterday _ Mr. White. Why?Because he was on duty.A. except B. besides C. except for D. beside8. How does your mother like your presents for Mothers Day?Well, _ this sweater_ that one is fit for her.Theyre too big.A. both; and B. either; or C. neither; nor D. not only; but also9. I found _ very pleasant _ a good book.A. that; to read B. it; read C. it; to read D. that; reading10.We often _ our friends homes without _ them first.A. drop by; call B. drop by; calling C. drop in; call D. drop out; calling11.The boy went _ his way _ his mother so that his mother could buy him a new bike. A. on; helping B. out; to help C. out of; to help D. in; helping12. The host goes out of his way to make me _.A. to feel at home B. to feel in home C. feel at home D. feel in home13. _ careful you are, _ mistakes you will make.A. The more, the more B. The fewer, the moreC. The more, the fewer D. The less, the less14. Dont be too hard _ him. He is only a 5yearold boy.A.on B.in C.at D.to15.Why dont you ask Alice to join you? Then, she wont feel _.A. leave out B. left out C. leaving out D. to be left out二. 完形填空（115= 15分）My parents always told me that I couldnt dance, because it was a girls sport. But I never gave up my dream of becoming a dancing star. I practiced secretly, learning from books, movies, and shows. However, without my parents support, that _16_ seemed all but impossible to reach. One summer, my little sister Maggie was going to dance lessons. I immediately asked _17_ parents for permission(允许)to take her to the lessons. What a _18_ chance to learn dancing! One afternoon, I was practicing a new dance in my room, when Maggie walked _19_. “Whats the matter, Maggie?” I stopped _20_. “Denis, you are a great dancer! Can you help me?” “What is it?” I wondered. “Therell be a dancing performance in my school, _21_ the boys think Im slow, and none of them wants to be my partner. _22_ you dance with me for it?” she looked at me anxiously. “You can be a good dancer!” I encouraged her. “Lets show those people that they have been _23_ all along.” In the following months, we _24_ every evening, hiding from my parents. I was having a fantastic time and _25_ Maggie improved a lot. Finally came the big day. I became _26_ when I heard my parents would come to watch the performance. As the _27_ began, I took a deep breath and tried to calm down. We moved perfectly, shining with pride. From the cheering of the crowd, I was sure we had _28_. My heart was beating wildly when I saw my _29_ coming towards me. He put his hand on my shoulder. “Well done, Son. Though it is hard for me to admit it, you really looked like you _30_ this stage(舞台). Go for it and make us proud.” Id been waiting for this moment for so long. I knew that the road ahead wasnt going to be easy, but I wouldnt give up. I wanted nothing more in life than a dance. ()16. A.line B.dream C.answer D.message ()17. A.my B.your C.his D.her ()18. A.similar B.funny C.good D.strange ()19. A.out B.away C.through D.in ()20. A.drawing B.dancing C.singing D.writing ()21. A.but B.or C.so D.if ()22. A.Need B.Must C.Could D.Should ()23. A.sad B.lazy C.sorry D.wrong ()24. A.chatted B.rested C. slept D.practiced ()25. A.first B.soon C.never D.seldom ()26. A.shy B.bored C.nervous D.angry ()27. A.music B.lesson C.meeting D.party ()28. A.arrived B.finished C.succeeded D.regr