湖南省长沙市开福区青竹湖湘一外国语学校2024-2025学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语试题.docx

1、湖南省长沙市开福区青竹湖湘一外国语学校2024-2025学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语试题一、阅读理解ChangshaEcological ZooOpening TimeWinter hours (October 1 March 31):10:00-16:00 every daySummer hours (April 1 September 30):10:00 17:00 on weekdays10:00 18:00 on weekendsRulesDont feed any animals in the zoo.Dont throw anything into the water.Dont

2、run here and there or shout loudly in the zoo.Dont get too close to the animals. Lost and Found OfficeIt is close to the restroom in the middle of the zoo, just across from the Pandas House. If you lose anything, please call 0731-1234567. We need your name as well as your phone number. You dont need

3、 to pay for getting back your lost items.1How long is the zoo open on Saturday in June?AFor six hours.BFor seven hours.CFor eight hours.2Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the material?ANeither feeding nor getting close to the animals in the zoo is welcomed.BVisitors can park in the parking

4、lot outside the gate for free.CBoth your phone number and address are needed if you ask the Lost and Found office for help.With devices (设备) that can be automatically (自动的) controlled from anywhere, a smart home offers convenience to its owners. These devices can be connected with each other through

5、 the internet, allowing the user to control lighting, temperature and other devices at home.“Haitangxiaozhen”, an internet user from Xuzhou, Jiangsu, shared his experience of setting up a smart home. He first bought the service of “intelligent networking”, meaning that fiber optic cables (延伸光纤电缆) ca

6、n be used to every room. Its a must for the use of digital (数字的) products in homes. He then can use an app to control various smart home devices.He said that he usually gets off work late, so cooking used to be a big problem. But now, cooked rice waits for him at home because he can turn on the rice

7、 cooker with his phone in advance. During summer, he usually turns on the air conditioner (空调) 30 minutes before getting home. He can also check the security camera at the door anytime through his phone in case he forgets whether he has locked the door or not. It is very convenient for him. During w

8、inter and summer holidays, when his child was alone at home, he used worry about safety problems. For this reason, he specially set a smart camera. With it, he can check if his child is OK at any time. His home also has a kitchen safety set, including smoke sensors (传感器), gas sensors and water senso

9、rs.And these devices are really smart. They come with self-learning skills so they can learn the homeowners plans and make changes as needed.All these conveniences are making smart homes more and more popular both in China and around the world.3How does the author show the convenience of a smart hom

10、e?ABy listing numbers.BBy asking questions.CBy setting examples.4What makes it convenient to use smart devices at home?AThe users location.BThe internet service.CThe cool temperature.5Why does “Haitangxiaozhen” set a kitchen safety set?ATo keep an eye on the child.BTo help him look the door.CTo make

11、 his kitchen safe.6In which part of a magazine could you read this text?ASports.BScience.CEnvironment.The Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong officially came out last month. Within just a few hours, it topped the best-selling list in 29 countries and areas for more than 1.1 million online players at the

12、 same time. The games expression of Chinese culture has not only interested Chinese players but also excited a large number of foreign players. As a result, many international gamers are now reading the book Journey to the West as a “must-lesson” before experiencing the game.This success is not the

13、only one. Since the 2010s, popular works like The Three-Body Problem, The Wandering Earth, Genshin Impact, 30,000 Miles from Changan, and My Altay have all got great reviews and helped bring Chinese culture to foreign countries. These achievements show not only Chinas creative development of its cul

14、tural heritage (遗产) but also a growing sense of pride and confidence (自信) in its cultural identity.Black Myth: Wukong is a great example of how Chinese culture is shown. From every plant in the game to every word spoken by the characters, Black Myth: Wukong shows different national cultural characte

15、ristics. To truly reproduce (忠实再现) the buildings in the work of Journey to the West, the games developers traveled across the country and set up Chinas first virtual asset library of ancient buildings (古建筑虚拟资产库). A large number of historical temples, cultural relics (文物), and ancient books were rest

16、ored (还原), including the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing and the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou. The wonders in the game make players around the world marvel at Chinese culture.“We believe that the expression of Chinese culture can go across countries.” said the games creators. This confidence in Chines

17、e culture makes Chinese artists and writers stand firm on the international stage.7What can we infer from in Para.1?ABlack Myth: Wukong became the most popular game at home and abroad soon.BPlayers spent more than $1.1 million on the Chinese game: Black Myth: Wukong.CForeign players mustnt play the

18、game until they finish reading Journey To the West.8Which of the following can best describe the popular Chinese works?ATouching and humorous.BPowerful and meaningful.CUnexpected and memorable.9What might the underlined word marvel mean?ABe worried.BBe amazed.CBe bored.10What is the article mainly a

19、bout?AThe challenges and hard work in completing Black Myth: Wukong.BThe difference between Black Myth: Wukong and Journey to the West.CThe cultural meaning and global popularity of Black Myth: Wukong.阅读下面短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。 Do you know International Day of Happiness? It falls on M

20、arch 20th. The United Nations set it up in 2012. 11 . The theme of International Day of Happiness 2024 is “Reconnecting for Happiness: Building Resilient Communities (有韧性的社区).” It expresses the importance of developing connections and building resilient communities in order to improve happiness in t

21、he face of difficulties. Here are a few suggestions to help you to be happy in a proper way.Treat yourselfGo ahead and get a cup of hot coffee or an ice cream and enjoy the treats, while watching your favorite television show or reading a good book. 12 We often spend our days working on computers or

22、 using phones. Try to put them away for one evening and spend time talking to your family. It will bring you more satisfaction than watching TikTok.Create a happiness wallAsk your family, friends or classmates to write down one thing that makes them happy on a colorful piece of paper and create a wa

23、ll of happiness. 13 and keep you smiling for the day.Take the “Happy Acts” challenge.Though the International Day of Happiness is on March 20, you can celebrate it all month long. Host a happiness dinner for friends and family, plant a tree, and sing a happy song. 14 . Set out of your comfort zone (

24、舒适区).Most of us have dreams that we give up due to the fear of failing. Remember FAIL simply stands for “First Attempt (尝试) In Learning”. So go ahead and take that first step. You never know where it will lead!AStart a conversationBTry one, or allwe promise it will make you smile.CThis can help remi

25、nd yourself of all the good things happening around youDIt is to remind us that everyone is born with the right to own happiness.EHaving a strong connection with others is good for getting you more happiness.二、任务型阅读阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。The tennis singles (单打) finished at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 3rd

26、, 2024. “Nothing can describe my feeling right now, its unreal. Ive always been hoping to get a medal (奖牌) for China. Finally, I made it. I am also surprised at this gold medal,” Zheng said after her win. From 2020 to 2024 Zhengs world ranking (排名) jumped from over 600 to 7. Her performance with pat

27、ience and control of energy in matches has won her the title of “Queen Wen” among fans.“I love my fans for giving me this title, honestly, because it fits my character well. You need to show yourself as queen the court (球场), because you need this energy, this power to show that you are the best,” Zh

28、eng told China Daily.Playing for China at the Olympics gave Zheng power. She made her way to success after surviving (挺过) tiring matches that went on for three hours.“What I can be sure of is that Im going to fight until the last moment, because Im not only playing for myself. Im playing for my coun

29、try,” Zheng told China Daily.This great success is just the start of a new journey for Zheng. A few days after her Olympic victory, she took part in the Cincinnati Open but lost to Russian player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a third-round match. “I was proud to win the Olympic gold, but its time to f

30、orget it and start over again. If I think too much about my past achievements, I wont play my next match well,” Zheng said.15In which game did Zheng Qinwen win for China at the Paris Olympics? 16Why do Zhengs fans call her “Queen Wen”? 17Is Zheng Qinwen only playing for herself? 18How can Zheng qinw

31、en play her next matches well? 19What can you learn from Zheng Qinwen? 三、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A daughter complained (抱怨) to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know if she was going to make it and wanted to 20 . She was tired of fightin

32、g on. It seemed that after one problem was solved, a new one appeared.Her father, a cook, took her 21 the kitchen. He filled three pots (罐子) with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. Then he put carrots, eggs, coffee beans in different pots. He let them boil, without s

33、aying a word.The daughter waited 22 . She couldnt wait to know 23 her father was doing that. After about twenty minutes, he turned off the oven and put the carrots, the eggs and the coffee into different bowls. He asked, “Darling, what do you see?” “Carrots, eggs, and coffee.” she replied. He brough

34、t her closer and asked her to 24 the carrots. She noticed that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell (壳), she found the egg 25 . Finally, he asked her to taste the coffee beans. “What does it mean, Father?” she asked.He explained that when facing

35、the 26 situationboiling water, each of them reacted (反应) differently. The carrots were soft and weak after they were boiled. The eggs became hard 27 being cooked. Coffee beans were the most special of the 28 . They changed the water into a different drink. “Which one is you?” he asked his daughter.

36、When 29 knock(s) on your door, how do you react? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean? There are always ways to improve your situation and youll be someone you want to be.20Agrow upBgive upCput up21AintoBout ofCaway from22AimportantlyBimpossiblyCimpatiently23AwhereBthatCwhy24AtouchBlookCsmell2

37、5AdeliciousBhardCround26AsameBdifferentCopposite27AbeforeBafterCbehind28AtwoBthreeCfour29AdifficultiesBsuccessChappiness四、短文填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。We all want to make lasting changes to our daily behaviors from time to timeperhaps exercise more or spend lest time on our phones before bed.

38、 But how long does 30 take to build a habit?A popular answer is 21 days. This number 31 (one) appeared in a book by Dr. Maxwell Maltz. He reported that his patients 32 (need) at least 21 days to change their mental look. 33 then, many people have used the “21-day rule” to all habits. However, not al

39、l behaviors are 34 same. Some may need more than three weeks to become habits.How long it takes to create a new habit may depend 35 the habit, on you, and on what method you choose. The average amount of time needed for a behavior to become a habit is 66 days. And different actions need a different

40、level of effort, too. For example, it is much easier to develop a habit of drinking water in the morning than doing 50 sit-ups each day.Its also important to make a goal more attractive. Mark Vahrmeyer, a doctor who helps people deal with mental health problems, says, “If the process (过程) of buildin

41、g habits 36 (involve) nothing but self-sacrifice (自我牺牲) with no reward (奖赏), you are 37 (likely) to keep on your goals.” He also advises people 38 (make) the process as easy as possible. For example, if the goal is to go to the gym three 39 (time) a week, a person should pick a gym with a convenient

42、 location.五、翻译40你不需要着急。 41我想知道是否四月是那里最热的月份。 42在中秋节的晚上，中国人有赏月的传统。 43I often look words up in a dictionary so that I can have a better understanding of English textbook. 44New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. 六、书面表达45在阅读C篇中，我们了解到游戏黑神话：悟空再次在全球掀起学习中国文化的热潮。甚至有不少玩家通过阅读经典作品西游记来了解游戏中的中国文化。你的外国笔友Wilson在学习中文的过程中遇到了困难，写信向你求助。请你给Wilson回一封信，表示对他的理解。并向他介绍至少3个学习中文的方法。要求：1. 要点齐全，行文连贯。2. 100词左右，详略得当。3. 不得出现真实的校名，人名。Dear Wilson,_Yours,Li Hua试卷第9页，共9页