牛津译林版英语初二上学期期中试卷与参考答案(2024-2025学年)

2024-2025学年牛津译林版英语初二上学期期中自测试卷与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、听力材料：W:Hi,John.Howwasyourweekend?M:Oh,itwasgreat!Iwenthikingwithmyfriends.Weclimbedupamountainandenjoyedthebeautifulscenery.W:Thatsoundsamazing!Whatdidyoudowhenyougottothetop?M:Well,wetooksomepicturesandhadapicnic.Theviewwasjuststunning.W:IwishIcouldhavejoinedyou.Hikingismyfavoriteactivity.M:Maybenexttime,youcancomewithus.Question:WhatdidJohndoovertheweekend?Hewentshopping.Hewenthiking.Hewentswimming.Hewentcamping.Answer:BExplanation:TheconversationmentionsthatJohnwenthikingwithhisfriendsovertheweekend,sothecorrectanswerisB.2、听力材料：W:Hi,Tom.Areyoureadyfortheschooltriptothezoo?M:Yeah,I’mallset.I’vepackedmybagswithsomesnacksandacamera.W:That’sgood.Areyoubringinganypetswithyou?M:No,I’mnotallowedtobringanypets.Thezoohasitsownanimals,andthey’rewelltakencareof.W:Iheardthatthezoohasaspecialeventforkids.Areyoulookingforwardtoit?M:Absolutely!Ican’twaittoseetheanimalsupcloseandlearnmoreaboutthem.W:It’sgoingtobeagreatexperienceforallofus.Question:WhatisTomplanningtodoontheschooltrip?Heisplanningtobuysomesouvenirs.Heisplanningtovisitthezoo.Heisplanningtogotoamovie.Heisplanningtovisitafriend.Answer:BExplanation:TheconversationmentionsthatTomispreparingfortheschooltriptothezoo,sothecorrectanswerisB.3、Listentotheconversationandchoosethebestanswertocompletethesentence.A.Theyarediscussingtheirfavoritefood.B.Theyareplanningatrip.C.Theyarecomparingtheirstudyschedules.Answer:BExplanation:Theconversationfocusesonthetwospeakersdiscussingtheirupcomingvacationplans,whichindicatestheyareplanningatrip.Theotheroptionsdonotalignwiththecontentoftheconversation.4、Listentothepassageabouttheimportanceofexerciseandanswerthequestion.Question:Accordingtothepassage,whatisoneofthemainbenefitsofregularexercise?A.ImprovedmemoryB.BettersleepqualityC.IncreasedriskofinjuryAnswer:BExplanation:Thepassagespecificallymentionsthatregularexercisecanhelpimprovesleepquality,makingoptionBthecorrectanswer.OptionsAandCarenotmentionedasbenefitsofregularexerciseinthepassage.5、Listentothedialogueandchoosethebestanswertocompletethesentence.A:Howdoyoulikethenewmathteacher,David?

B:___________.He’sreallygoodandIlikehimalot.Ithinkhe’sokay,butnotmyfavorite.Idon’tlikehimatall.Answer:a)He’sreallygoodandIlikehimalot.Explanation:ThedialogueindicatesthatDavidhasapositiveopinionofthenewmathteacher,whichisreflectedinoptiona.6、Listentotheconversationandanswerthequestion.Q:Whatisthewoman’sreasonfornotgoingtothepartythisweekend?A:___________.She’sstudyingforherscienceexam.She’shelpingherfriendprepareforadancecompetition.She’stootiredfromherpart-timejob.Answer:b)She’shelpingherfriendprepareforadancecompetition.Explanation:Theconversationmentionsthatthewomanhastohelpherfriendwiththedancecompetition,indicatingoptionbasthecorrectanswer.7、Listentotheconversationbetweentwostudentsdiscussingtheirweekendplans.Choosethebestanswertocompletethefollowingsentence.A.Theyareplanningtogohikinginthemountains.B.Theyareplanningtowatchamovieathome.C.Theyareplanningtovisitthemuseum.Answer:BExplanation:Theconversationindicatesthatthestudentsarediscussingwatchingamovietogetherathome,whichmakesoptionBthecorrectanswer.8、Listentotheshortdialoguebetweenateacherandastudentaboutaschoolproject.Fillintheblankwiththecorrectwordyouhear.Theteacherasks,“Haveyoufinishedyourscienceprojectyet,Tom?”Tomreplies,“I’malmostdone.Ijustneedto________thelastpartoftheexperiment.”A.doB.makeC.showD.tellAnswer:AExplanation:Inthiscontext,“do”isthecorrectwordtocompletethesentence,asitimpliescompletingthelastpartoftheexperiment.Therefore,optionAisthecorrectanswer.9.Youarelisteningtoaconversationbetweenateacherandastudent.Teacher:Howwasyourweekend,Tom?

Student:Itwasgreat,thanks.Iwenthikingwithmyfriendsinthecountryside.

Teacher:Thatsoundsfun.Wheredidyougo?

Student:WewenttotheLakeDistrict.Thescenerywasbeautiful.

Teacher:I’veheardit’sverypopularforhiking.

Student:Yes,itreallyis.Wespentthewholedayexploringthetrails.Question:WhatactivitydidTomdowithhisfriendsovertheweekend?

A)Theywentswimming.

B)Theywenthiking.

C)Theywentskiing.

D)Theywentcamping.Answer:B)Theywenthiking.解析：从对话中可以听到Tom提到他和朋友们去乡村徒步旅行，因此答案是B)他们去徒步旅行。10.Youarelisteningtoaweatherreport.WeatherAnchor:Goodmorning,everyone.Here’sthelatestweatherreport.It’sgoingtobeasunnydaywithahighof22degreesCelsius.Therewillbealightbreezeinthemorning,butitwillcalmdownintheafternoon.Thehumiditywillbearound50%.Intheevening,there’sachanceofafewscatteredshowers,soremembertocarryanumbrellaifyou’replanningtogooutafter6PM.Question:Whatwilltheweatherbelikeintheevening?

A)Clearandsunny.

B)Cloudywithachanceofrain.

C)Windywithahightemperature.

D)Coldandrainy.Answer:B)Cloudywithachanceofrain.解析：天气预报中提到晚上有可能有分散的阵雨，因此答案是B)多云，有雨的可能。11.Listentothedialogueandanswerthequestion.W:Hi,Mike!Howwasyourweekend?M:Oh,itwasgreat!Iwenthikingwithsomefriends.W:Thatsoundsfun.Wheredidyougo?M:Wewenttothemountainsnearourtown.W:Mountains?IwishIcouldgohikingtoo.M:Youshould!It’sagreatwaytorelaxandenjoynature.Q:WhatdidMikedolastweekend?

A:Hewenthikingwithsomefriends.

B:Hewenttothebeachwithhisfamily.

C:Hestayedathomeandwatchedmovies.Answer:A

Explanation:ThedialogueclearlystatesthatMikewenthikingwithsomefriendslastweekend,whichisoptionA.12.Listentotheconversationandcompletethefollowingsentence.M:Haveyouheardaboutthenewrestaurantthatopeneddowntown?W:Yes,Ihave.It’scalled“SunsetBistro.”I’vebeenwantingtotryitforawhile.M:Really?Whatkindoffooddoesitserve?W:TheyserveavarietyofItaliandishes.I’veheardtheirpastaisdelicious.M:Thatsoundsgood.Maybewecangotherefordinnerthisweekend.W:Sure,thatwouldbegreat.I’mexcitedtotrytheirfood.Completethesentence:“Theyserveavarietyof_______dishes.”A:Italian

B:Chinese

C:MexicanAnswer:A

Explanation:Theconversationmentionsthattherestaurant,“SunsetBistro,”servesavarietyofItaliandishes,whichcorrespondstooptionA.13.Youarelisteningtoaconversationbetweentwostudents,LisaandJack,discussingtheirweekendplans.Lisa:Hi,Jack!Whatareyouplanningtodothisweekend?Jack:Well,I’mthinkingofgoinghikingwithsomefriends.Howaboutyou,Lisa?Lisa:Thatsoundsfun!I’mactuallyplanningtovisitanartmuseumwithmyfamily.It’sbeenawhilesinceIlastwenttoone.Jack:That’sgreat!I’veheardthemuseumhassomeamazingcollections.I’llhavetocheckitouttoo.Question:WhatareLisaandJackplanningtodothisweekend?A.GohikingB.VisitanartmuseumC.GoshoppingD.GotothemoviesAnswer:B

Explanation:Intheconversation,Lisamentionsthatsheisplanningtovisitanartmuseumwithherfamily.Therefore,optionBisthecorrectanswer.14.Youarelisteningtoaradioprogramabouthealthyeatinghabits.Host:Today,we’retalkingaboutthebenefitsofeatingabalanceddiet.Oneofthemostimportantnutrientsweneedisfiber.Ithelpsusstayhealthyinmanyways.Listener1:Canyouexplainwhatfiberis?Host:Sure!Fiberisatypeofcarbohydratethatourbodiescannotdigest.Itcomesfromplantsourceslikefruits,vegetables,andwholegrains.Eatingenoughfibercanhelppreventconstipation,reducetheriskofheartdisease,andcontrolbloodsugarlevels.Listener2:That’sinteresting.HowmuchfibershouldIeatperday?Host:Formostadults,therecommendeddailyintakeisabout25to38grams.Youcanfindfiberinavarietyoffoods,soit’simportanttoincludeavarietyoffruits,vegetables,andwholegrainsinyourdiet.Question:Whatistherecommendeddailyintakeoffiberformostadults?A.15to20gramsB.25to38gramsC.50to60gramsD.70to80gramsAnswer:B

Explanation:Accordingtotheradioprogram,therecommendeddailyintakeoffiberformostadultsisabout25to38grams.Therefore,optionBisthecorrectanswer.15.Listentotheconversationbetweentwostudentsdiscussingaschoolevent.A.Whateventaretheytalkingabout?B.Howdoesthestudentfeelabouttheevent?Answers:A.Aschoolsportscompetition.B.Excited.Explanation:

Intheconversation,thestudentsarediscussingaschoolsportscompetition.Thefirststudentsays,“Iheardthere’sabigsportscompetitioncomingupthisweek,”indicatingtheevent.Thesecondstudentrespondswithenthusiasm,“That’samazing!Ican’twaittoseeallmyfriendsinaction.”Thisshowsthatthestudentisexcitedabouttheevent.16.Listentoashortmonologueabouttheimportanceofteamwork.Question:Whatdoesthespeakermainlyemphasize?A.Theimportanceofindividualskills.B.Thesignificanceofteamwork.Answers:A.Theimportanceofteamwork.Explanation:

Inthemonologue,thespeakerdiscussestheimportanceofteamwork.Thespeakersays,“Teamworkisthekeytosuccessinanyfield.Whenweworktogether,wecanachievegreatthingsthatwecouldn’tdoalone.”Thisclearlyemphasizesthesignificanceofteamwork,whichiswhythecorrectanswerisB.Thespeakerdoesnotmentiontheimportanceofindividualskills,sooptionAisincorrect.17.听力原文：W:Hi,John.Howwasyourweekend?

M:Oh,itwasgreat.Iwenttothebeachwithmyfamily.Wehadapicnicandplayedbeachvolleyball.Theweatherwasperfect.Question:WhatdidJohndoduringhisweekend?

A)Hewenttothebeachwithhisfriends.

B)Hehadapicnicwithhisfamily.

C)Hewatchedamovieathome.

D)Hewenttothelibrary.Answer:B

Explanation:TheconversationmentionsthatJohnwenttothebeachwithhisfamilyandhadapicnic.Therefore,thecorrectanswerisB.18.听力原文：W:Hi,Tom.AreyouplanningtogototheschooldancethisFriday?

M:Yeah,Iam.Iboughtanewshirtandsomeniceshoesfortheoccasion.Areyougoingtoo?

W:Definitely!I’mexcited.I’vebeenpracticingmydancemovesallweek.Whataboutyou,doyouhaveadate?

M:No,butIthoughtI’dbringmysisteralong.She’sagreatdancer.Question:WhoisTomplanningtobringtotheschooldance?

A)Hisfriend.

B)Hissister.

C)Histeacher.

D)Hisbrother.Answer:B

Explanation:Intheconversation,Tommentionsthatheisplanningtobringhissistertothedancebecausesheisagreatdancer.Hence,thecorrectanswerisB.19.Youarelisteningtoaconversationbetweentwostudents,JackandLily,discussingtheirweekendplans.Question:WhatareJackandLilyplanningtodoonSaturdayafternoon?A.GoshoppingB.WatchamovieC.VisitamuseumD.HaveapicnicAnswer:B.WatchamovieExplanation:Intheconversation,Lilysays,“Iheardthere’sanewmoviecomingoutthisweekend.Doyouwanttogowatchittogether?”ThisindicatesthattheyareplanningtowatchamovieonSaturdayafternoon.20.YouarelisteningtoaweatherforecastforthecityofOxford.Question:WhatistheweatherliketodayinOxford?A.SunnyandwarmB.CloudyandrainyC.ColdandwindyD.MildandovercastAnswer:D.MildandovercastExplanation:Theweatherforecastsays,“Today,Oxfordwillhaveamildandovercastskywithahighof15degreesCelsius.”Thissuggeststhattheweatherismildandovercastthroughouttheday.二、阅读理解（30分）Title:TheSecretoftheAncientCityOnceuponatime,inasmallvillage,therewasalegendaboutanancientcityhiddendeepinthemountains.Thecitywassaidtobefilledwithtreasuresandsecretsthathadbeenlosttotime.Manyadventurershadtriedtofindthecity,butnonehadsucceeded.Thevillagers,however,knewthesecretlocationofthecity,buttheyneverrevealedittoanyone.Oneday,ayounggirlnamedLilyheardthelegendanddecidedtofollowinthefootstepsoftheadventurers.Shebelievedthatshewasdestinedtofindthecityanduncoveritssecrets.Withamaphergrandmotherhadgivenher,Lilysetoffonherjourney.Assheventureddeeperintothemountains,Lilyencounteredmanychallenges.Shehadtocrosstreacherousrivers,climbsteepcliffs,andnavigatethroughthickforests.Despitethedifficulties,shepressedon,drivenbyherdetermination.Oneevening,asthesunbegantoset,Lilyreachedaclearingwhereshesawanancientstonegate.Shefollowedthemap,whichledhertoahiddenentrancebehindthegate.Toheramazement,theentrancewascoveredwithintricatecarvingsdepictingthehistoryoftheancientcity.AsLilypushedopenthegate,sheenteredaworldshehadneverimagined.Thecitywasamarvelofancientarchitecture,withtoweringbuildingsandnarrowstreets.Shewanderedthroughthecity,marvelingatthebeautyandgrandeurofherdiscovery.Suddenly,sheheardavoicecallinghername.Sheturnedaroundtoseeanoldmanwithlong,flowingwhitehairandawise,knowingsmile.“Youhavedonewell,younggirl,”hesaid.“Youhavefoundthesecretcity.”Lilywasthrilled,butshealsofeltasenseofawe.“Whoareyou?”sheasked.“Iamtheguardianoftheancientcity,”theoldmanreplied.“Manyhavetriedtofindthisplace,butonlythosewithpureheartsandtrueintentionsareallowedin.”Lily,realizingthesignificanceofherdiscovery,feltanewfoundrespectfortheancientcityanditssecrets.Questions:1.Whatwasthelegendabouttheancientcity?

a)Itwasacityofdarknessanddanger.

b)Itwasacityfilledwithtreasuresandsecrets.

c)Itwasacityofpeaceandtranquility.

d)Itwasacitythathadbeendestroyedbytime.2.WhatmotivatedLilytofindtheancientcity?

a)Shewasseekingfameandfortune.

b)Shebelievedshewasdestinedtofindit.

c)Shewantedtoproveherselftoherfriends.

d)Shewasfollowinginthefootstepsofherfather.3.WhatdidtheoldmansaytoLilyabouttheancientcity?

a)Itwasaplaceofgreatdanger.

b)Itwasaplacewhereeveryonecouldfindhappiness.

c)Itwasaplacewhereonlythosewithpureheartswereallowed.

d)Itwasaplacewheresecretscouldbekeptforever.Answers:1.b)Itwasacityfilledwithtreasuresandsecrets.2.b)Shebelievedshewasdestinedtofindit.3.c)Itwasaplacewhereonlythosewithpureheartswereallowed.三、完型填空（15分）SectionIII:ClozeReadthefollowingpassageandchoosethebestwordforeachblankfromtheoptionsgivenbelow.Theworldoftechnologyisadvancingata1pace.Everyday,newgadgetsandinnovationsare2ourlives.Thisrapid3hasbothpositiveandnegativeimpacts.Oneofthemostsignificantbenefitsoftechnologicaladvancementsisthe4ofcommunication.Withtheinternetandsmartphones,peoplecannowconnectwitheachotherinstantly,regardlessoftheirgeographicallocation.Thishasgreatly5thewayweinteractwithothersandhasopenedupaworldofopportunities.However,this6developmentalsobringsitsownsetofchallenges.Forinstance,theconstantuseofgadgetscanleadto7healthissuessuchaseyestrainandpoorposture.Moreover,thedigitaldividebetweendifferentsocio-economicgroupscan8further,asnoteveryonehasequalaccesstotechnology.Inconclusion,whiletechnologyhasundoubtedlyimprovedourlivesinmanyways,itisimportanttobalanceitsbenefitswithitspotentialdrawbacks.1.A.surprisingB.rapidC.slowD.steady2.A.improvingB.complicatingC.enrichingD.complicating3.A.changeB.progressC.developmentD.shift4.A.evolutionB.revolutionC.improvementD.enhancement5.A.damagedB.transformedC.deterioratedD.weakened6.A.revolutionaryB.progressiveC.progressiveD.rapid7.A.physicalB.mentalC.emotionalD.social8.A.narrowB.widenC.deepenD.shrinkAnswers:1.B.rapid2.C.enriching3.C.development4.D.enhancement5.B.transformed6.C.progressive7.A.physical8.C.deepen四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、Theteacher,__________manystudentsareimpressedwith,hasbeenteachingEnglishforover20years.A.whoseB.whomC.whichD.thatAnswer:A

Explanation:Thecorrectansweris“whose”becauseitisusedtoshowpossession,indicatingthattheteacheristheonewhoseteachingstyleimpressesmanystudents.2、Itisnotuncommonforstudents____________theirhomeworklateatnight.A.tofinishB.finishingC.finishedD.finishAnswer:A

Explanation:Thecorrectansweris“tofinish”becauseitisusedintheinfinitiveformtodescribeanactionthatiscommonforstudents,i.e.,finishingtheirhomeworklateatnight.3、The___________(visit)tothemuseumlastweekwasveryinformativeandenjoyable.A.visitedB.visitC.visitingD.visitationAnswer:C.visiting

Explanation:Thecorrectformtousehereisthegerund“visiting”becausethesentenceisdescribinganactivitythatwasenjoyable,andgerundsareusedtoexpressactionsorexperiencesinageneralsense.4、IfI___________(win)thelotterytomorrow,Iwouldtravelaroundtheworld.A.winB.wouldwinC.wonD.weretowinAnswer:D.weretowin

Explanation:Thecorrectformtousehereisthesubjunctivemood“weretowin”becauseitisusedtoexpressahypotheticalorconditionalsituation,whichisindicatedbythephrase“ifI.”Thesubjunctivemoodisusedwith“were”insteadof“was”insuchsentences.5、Thecat,___________wasverylazy,spentmostofitstimesleepingonthesunlitwindowsill.A.whichB.thatC.whoD.itAnswer:A

Explanation:Thecorrectansweris“which”becauseitisarelativepronounusedtointroduceanon-restrictiverelativeclausethatprovidesadditionalinformationaboutthecat.6、___________,theweatherforecastpredictsheavyraintomorrow,weshouldprepareanumbrella.A.BecauseB.AlthoughC.SinceD.IfAnswer:C

Explanation:Thecorrectansweris“since”becauseitisusedtointroduceareasonfortheactionmentionedinthesecondclause.“Since”impliesacause-and-effectrelationship.7.Inthe7time,hefinishedtheproject8histeam’shelp.A./,withB./,withoutC.Such,thatD.Such,asAnswer:B

Explanation:Thecorrectansweris“such…that”whenitisusedtoexpressaresultorconsequence.However,inthissentence,weneedtoexpressthathefinishedtheprojectwithoutthehelpofhisteam,so“without”isthecorrectchoice.Thephrase“such…as”isnotsuitablehereasitisusedtogiveexamples,nottoexpressalackofsomething.8.Theteacher9thestudentstospeakmoreclearly10theaudiencecouldunderstandthembetter.A.told,sothatB.asked,sothatC.requested,inorderthatD.instructed,soastoAnswer:A

Explanation:Thecorrectansweris“told…sothat”because“told”isthemostappropriateverbtoexpresstheteacher’sinstruction.“Sothat”isusedtoshowthepurposeorresultoftheaction.“Asked”couldalsobecorrect,but“requested”and“instructed”implyamoreformalorofficialtonethatmightnotbeassuitableforaclassroomcontext.“Soasto”islesscommonandlessnaturalinthiscontextcomparedto“sothat.”9.Themoviewassoexcitingthateveryone________(be)ontheedgeoftheirseats.答案：was解析：根据句意，这里描述的是过去的一个状态，所以应该使用一般过去时。因此，正确答案是was。10.IfI________(have)moretime,Iwouldtraveltoeverycountryintheworld.答案：had解析：这里是一个虚拟语气的句子，表示与现在事实相反的假设。所以，主句应该使用”would+动词原形”，而if从句应该使用”had+过去分词”的形式。因此，正确答案是had。五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1、WhatarethemaindifferencesbetweenthepresentsimpleandthepresentcontinuoustenseinEnglishgrammar?答案：1.Thepresentsimpletenseisusedtodescribehabitualactions,generaltruths,andpermanentsituations.Itdoesnotindicateprogressionorchangeovertime.2.Thepresentcontinuoustenseisusedtodescribeactionsthatarecurrentlyhappeningoractionsthatareinprogressatthemomentofspeaking.解析：ThisquestionasksstudentstoidentifythekeydifferencesbetweentwotensesinEnglish.Theanswerhighlightsthatthepresentsimpletenseisusedforstableandrepeatedactions,whilethepresentcontinuoustenseisusedforactionsthatarehappeningnoworinthenearfuture.Theexplanationclarifieseachtense’susageindifferentcontexts.2、Howcanyouusemodalverbstoexpresspossibility,probability,permission,orobligationinEnglish?答案：1.Possibility:Modalverbslike“can,”“may,”and“might”areusedtoexpresspossibility.Forexample,“Icanswim”meansthatthespeakeriscapableofswimming.2.Probability:Modalverbslike“will,”“would,”“shall,”and“should”canbeusedtoexpressprobability.Forexample,“Hewillpasstheexam”suggestsahighprobabilitythattheactionwilloccur.3.Permission:Modalverbslike“may,”“can,”and“might”arealsousedtoaskforpermission.Forexample,“MayIuseyourphone?”isapolitewaytoaskforpermissiontousesomeone’sphone.4.Obligation:Modalverbslike“must,”“should,”and“oughtto”areusedtoexpressobligation.Forexample,“Youmustfinishyourhomework”indicatesadutyorrequirementtocompletethehomework.解析：Thisquestionteststhestudent’sunderstandingofhowmodalverbscanconveydifferentmeanings.Theanswerprovidesclearexamplesofeachmodalverb’suseinexpressingpossibility,probability,permission,andobligation.Theexplanationfurtherclarifiesthespecificmodalverbsthatarecommonlyusedforeachofthesefunctions.3、WhatarethemaindifferencesbetweenthepresentperfecttenseandthepastperfecttenseinEnglishgrammar?Answer:

Themaindifferencesbetweenthepresentperfecttenseandthepastperfecttenseareasfollows:1.Timereference:Presentperfecttense:Usedtodescribeactionsorstatesthatstartedinthepastandcontinuetothepresentorhaveapresentresult.Pastperfecttense:Usedtodescribeactionsorstatesthatwerecompletedbeforeanotherpastaction.2.Auxiliaryverbs:Presentperfecttense:Usestheauxiliaryverb“have”(or“has”forthirdpersonsingular).Pastperfecttense:Usestheauxiliaryverb“had”.3.Adverbs:Presentperfecttense:Oftenusesadverbslike“already”,“never”,“just”,“recently”,“often”,etc.Pastperfecttense:Oftenusesadverbslike“already”,“never”,“just”,“recently”,“often”,buttheyrefertothetimebeforeanotherpastaction.4.Negativeandinterrogativeforms:Presentperfecttense:Formedby“have/has+not+pastparticiple”.Pastperfecttense:Formedby“had+not+pastparticiple”.3、Howcanyoueffectivelyuseidiomaticexpressionsinaconversationtosoundmorefluentandnatural?Answer:

Toeffectivelyuseidiomaticexpressionsinaconversationandsoundmorefluentandnatural,considerthefollowingtips:1.Practiceregularly:Idiomsareapartofalanguage’sculturalheritage,soit’simportanttopracticethemfrequentlytobecomefamiliarwiththeirusage.2.Listentonativespeakers:Payattentiontohowidiomsareusedineverydayconversations,movies,orTVshows.Listeningtonativespeakerscanhelpyouunderstandthecontextandthenaturalflowofidiomaticexpressions.3.Learnidiomsincontext:Idiomsarenotjustwordsbutexpressionswithaspecificmeaning.Learnidiomswithinsentencesorshortdialoguestounderstandtheircontextandusage.4.Useidiomsappropriately:Chooseidiomsthatfitthecontextofyourconversationandconveytheintendedmeaning.Avoidusingidiomsthatmaysoundoutofplaceorconfusingtothelistener.5.Don’tbeafraidtomakemistakes:Likeanylanguageskill,usingidiomscanbeabitchallengingatfirst.Don’tbeafraidtomakemistakesandlearnfromthem.Nativespeakersareoftenunderstandingandappreciatetheeffortnon-nativespeakersmaketousetheirlanguagecorrectly.6.Keepalistofidioms:Keepanotebookoradigitallistofidiomsyoufindinterestingoruseful.Reviewthislistregularlytoreinforceyourmemoryanduseofidioms.Explanation:

Thefirstquestionasksaboutthedifferencesbetweenthepresentperfecttenseandthepastperfecttense,focusingontimereference,auxiliaryverbs,adverbs,andnegative/interrogativeforms.Thesecondquestionprovidesadviceonhowtoeffectivelyuseid