浙江省宁波市鄞州区十二校联考2024-2025学年九年级上学期10月月考英语试题.docx

1、浙江省宁波市鄞州区十二校联考2024-2025学年九年级上学期10月月考英语试题一、完形填空阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。It was in 2019 when I first arrived at Dong Hua University in Shanghai. Soon I 1 a local park full of elderly people dancing in the early morning. It quickly became my favorite 2 . Sometimes, I also joined and danced wit

2、h 3 . There, no one judges you for not keeping up with the rhythm (节奏). You 4 dance and enjoy the moment. It shows that in China, older people gather, not just to 5 , but to build new connections. Its fascinating to see excellent dancers leading, while newcomers 6 and finally join in, just like me.

3、However, Im not exactly 7 when it comes to dancing. My love for dance 8 at a very young age in Uzbekistan (乌茲别克斯坦), where I was born. When I was around 3 or 4 years old, my mother took me to a dance class. I clearly remember my 9 performance, just a week after joining the class. The stage was quite

4、big 10 I was not nervous. During my school years and later in college, I actively took part in different kinds of 11 , exploring (探索) a dancing world, including traditional Uzbek dances and other cultural dances. Among these dances, one of my favorites is the An di jan Polka, a lively Uzbek folk dan

5、ce. When I first arrived in China, I was very glad to 12 this dance at a cultural event for international students, introducing my culture to others. It was a 13 to teach and share our unique (独特的) dance form. And it did leave fantastic 14 memory. Dancing serves as a bridge between 15 , an expressio

6、n of the human spirit. Whether in the modern city of China or the rich Uzbek dance, it continues to be the rhythm of my life. 1AbuiltBdiscoveredCownedDprotected2AplaceBclassCfoodDsubject3AitBhimCthemDher4AbeautifullyBluckilyCseriouslyDsimply5AconsiderBtradeCsmokeDexercise6AlearnBsupportCovercomeDexp

7、lain7AexcitedBnervousCnewDtired8AreturnedBdroppedCbeganDmoved9AfirstBsecondCthirdDfourth10AandBbutCbecauseDso11ApartiesBperformancesCjobsDindustries12AdoubtBcancelCshowDsearch13AdreamBprojectCpresentDexperience14AterribleBstrangeClifelongDcrazy15AculturesBactivitiesCfamiliesDmarkets二、阅读理解Girls by An

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9、y the stories. The book includes black-and-white art by the writer. The Secret Elephant by Ellan Rankin$8. 5This story tells the true story of a special wartime friendship. It is told by an old elephant looking back on the past. The book is based on a Belfast zookeeper who kept a baby Asian elephant

10、 at home during World War II to protect it from bombing (轰炸). A Different Kind of Freedom: A Romani Story by Richard ONeill$ 7. 5Lijah is developing a love for soccer, and he is very good at it. Sadly, his father thinks its a silly game that people should stay away from. Lijah is stuck between the f

11、eeling of freedom and power that he gets from playing soccer and his love for his family and their traditions. Can he find a way to do what he has set his heart on, without making his father sad and losing touch with his familys way of life? Are you interested in these books? Now, they are on sale.

12、You can get 20% off if you choose two or more books.16Whats the difference between the tales in the book Girls and traditional fairy tales?ABoys are the main characters in the new book.BThe tales in the old book dont have happy endings.CGirls in the new books can make their own decisions.DThe new bo

13、ok is in a black-and-white style.17What is worrying Lijah in the book A Different Kind of Freedom: A Romani Story?AHis soccer talent is not seen.BHis family do not get on well with next-door neighbors.CHe is afraid of losing touch with his family.DHis love for soccer goes against his family traditio

14、ns.18How much should Mary pay if she wants to buy Girls and The Secret Elephant?A$ 17. 4.B$ 18. 4.C$ 13. 92.D$ 14. 72.Did you know that architecture (建筑) can shape who we become? For example, studies showed that rooms with lower ceilings (天花板) can make you more focused (专注), while rooms with higher

15、ceilings can make you more creative. Connecting nature with buildings is good for our bodies and minds. A study by Heidelberg University in Germany found that people who grew up in the countryside are less likely to have mental (精神的) illnesses than those raised in cities. Vancouver, Canada, is a cit

16、y surrounded (被围绕) by mountains and ocean. The city plans its buildings carefully so that tall ones dont block (遮住) peoples views of the ocean and mountains. Architecture that has no soul (灵魂) can also influence our moods (心情), according to The Guardian. For example, in a study that took place in Lo

17、wer Manhattan, New York City, peoples moods got worse as they walked past the boring glass in front of a supermarket. They even started walking faster, as if they wanted to get away quickly. However, when they reached lively restaurants and shops, their moods improved a lot. To make architecture mor

18、e interesting, designers should avoid too many flat (平的) and straight designs. These kinds of designs dont allow light and shadow to create interesting patterns. They also dont fit well with nature, making buildings seem boring. To add life to architecture, designers should pick colors carefully to

19、create different moods, according to Forbes. Bright colors like yellow and orange can make people feel energetic and happy, while calm colors like blue and green can help people feel relaxed. So, for your own well-being, surround yourself with buildings that make you happy and, ideally, let you see

20、nature too.19Tom is an artist. He wants to have more new ideas. What kind of room can probably help him?AA yellow-colored room.BA room with higher ceilings.CA room with lively grass.DA room with lower ceilings.20The underlined word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to _.AbuildingsBlight and shadowCcolors

21、Dflat and straight designs21Which architecture will probably be good for peoples mood?AThe architecture with many flat and straight designs.BThe architecture surrounded by other tall buildings.CThe architecture with views of the ocean and mountainsDThe architecture with a supermarket in front of it.

22、22Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?A/B/C/D/Did you know that there might be Lego toys on a beach near you? This year, 13-year-old boy Liutauras found a Lego fish on a beach in Cornwall, UK. The piece was one of millions that fell into the sea in 1997. At that time, a stormhi

23、t the cargo ship (货船) Tokio Express. It pushed 62 shipping boxes into the water. One of them held about 5 million Lego pieces. Its known as the Great Lego Spill (乐高大泄露) of 1997. About 27 years after that, people are still finding Lego pieces across the beaches of Europe today. Tracey Williams, a UK

24、writer, was among many people who started finding Lego pieces after the spill. She started to write about the Legofinds in 2010. “Searching for lost Lego from a cargo spill started as a bit of fun, a treasure hunt with my children. It opened my eyes to all the rest of the plastic (塑料) in the ocean,”

25、Williams told the media. In Williamss book, Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea, she looks at what humans do to the seas environment. “Some oceanographers (海洋学家) believe it could have all the way around the world,” Williams wrote in the book. In fact, people will not find most of these

26、pieces because they are lying on the seabed. This shows how long plastic stays in our oceans and environment. It never fully breaks down (分解), and when sea animals eat it, they can get seriously hurt. According to The New York Times, a spokesperson for the Lego Group said the company didnt “ever wan

27、t Lego . . . to end up in the sea” and is “serious about its role in helping to look after the planet”. This year, the toy maker said that it is stopping the use of oil in Lego and using renewable (可再生的) materials.23How many Lego pieces fell into the sea in 1997?A62 shipping boxes.BOne million.CArou

28、nd 5 million.D514.24Why can people still find Lego pieces on the beach after the Great Lego Spill of 1997?ABecause there are too many Lego pieces on the beach.BBecause plastic can hardly break down even after a long time.CBecause many people are really interested in Lego pieces.DBecause there are mo

29、re Lego pieces on the beaches than on the seabed.25On which website can we probably read the above article?ABCD26Whats this passage mainly about?AGreat Lego Spill warns us how plastic is bad for environment.BSearching for lost Lego from a cargo spill is becoming popular.CIts great fun for people to

30、find Lego toys on a beach.DLego company will use renewable materials instead of oil.Misty Copeland spends most days practicing and perfecting the graceful movements of her art. She takes classes almost every day and takes care of her body so she doesnt hurt it when she goes to work at American Balle

31、t (芭蕾) Theatre, one of the most famous ballet companies in the world. Misty didnt always feel so confident (自信) in herself. The challenges she has faced over almost 20 years of dancing have made her strong. She was a shy child, but she loved music and movement. When she was 13, she joined the drill

32、team (体操表演队). One day, her coach (教练) advised that she attend a free ballet class at the Boys & Girls club. For two weeks, Misty sat on the gym platforms watching the class, afraid to join in. Finally, she gave it a try. At first, Misty felt out of place in the class. She didnt know anything abo

33、ut ballet, and she was older than most of the students. Even though Misty felt discouraged, she didnt give up. She talked with others who had similar problems. With the support of these friends, things slowly improved. Over the next five years, ballet was Mistys life. She practiced, performed, compe

34、ted, attended summer ballet programs, and got many prizes. Today, Misty says, “Ive learned to accept my appearance, skin color, and figure. ” She wants to help other dancers, especially ballerinas of color, accept themselves, too. She wrote a picture book, Firebird, in which her character encourages

35、 a young African American ballerina. In a note at the end of the book. Misty tells readers to follow their dreams, “No matter what that dream is,” she writes, “you have the power to make it come true with hard work and dedication. ”27Which word can best describe Misty according to Paragraph 1?AHard-

36、working.BTalented.CHelpful.DCreative.28Which of the following is TRUE about Misty?AShe started dancing before she was 13.BShe enjoys the feeling of practicing and performing ballet.CShe is successful because of her talent and perfect body.DShe became confident again each time with the help of her pa

37、rents.29What does the underlined word “discouraged” probably mean?AUpset.BBored.CShy.DLonely.30Whats the best title of the passage?ATraining for BalletBThe Challenges of BalletCDance towards DreamsDA Great Performance三、任务型阅读阅读以下材料，根据材料内容，将下面的选项填入文中空缺处，使短文内容完整正确，有一个选项多余，并回答第5小题。Confidence is importan

38、t in daily life. If people are more confident, they are much happier. And they can have more chances to be successful. Here are some pieces of advice to be more confident. Speak loudly. When you are not confident, you cant do well what you want to do. Try to speak loudly enough so that people can he

39、ar you clearly. _Play sports. Physical exercise makes you tired but strong. _Encourage yourself. _Give yourself praise (表扬) for the good things you have done. _If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you excellent. And it will make you happy and confident. AA str

40、ong body helps you be full of confidence. BWrite down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. C Pick up a hobby. DThe high voice can help you become more confident. E. Sing every day.31 32 33 34 35Whats your favorite advice? Why?（回答问题，用约15词回答第二个问题） 四、选词填空用方

41、框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空，每项限用一次。pride,leaf,humor， together,politeOne day, when my parents and I were walking in the park, I saw a group of children playing. They were having a great time. Among them, there was a little boy who was very 36 . He was telling jokes and making everyone laugh. However, there was

42、also a(n) 37 behavior (行为). One of the children threw the 38 they picked up on the ground instead of putting them in the trash can. I gently told them that it was not good for the environment. The children listened to me and then we started to work together. They realized that their 39 could also be

43、 used to do good things. In the end, they not only cleaned up the park but also learned a useful lesson about being polite and taking good care of the environment. When my neighbors praised me for doing well, my parents couldnt help smiling 40 .五、短文填空阅读下面短文，请根据所给中文正确拼写单词，使短文意思完整，每空限填一词。In English le

44、arning, many students have different abilities. Some students can learn 41 (语法) quickly, while others may find it difficult. For example, a 42 (耐心的) student is more likely to take notes and review from time to time. An excellent learner is used to 43 (连接) what to learn with his interest. We also adm

45、ire those who can use proper words to express their thoughts clearly. What we dont know is that they have spent much time 44 (记忆) the useful words and sentences. In English learning, teachers may give us some 45 (建议) of good learning methods. They might be useful for us. Whats more, some learning ap

46、ps bring us great 46 (便利) to English learning. However, wed better respect everyones 47 (私人的) study space. Everyone has their own way of learning, and 48 (很少) should we interfere (干涉) with others study methods. To avoid bad learning habits, we are 49 (要求)to pay more attention to our mistakes. Learn 50 (明智地) and keep on working hard.阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入一个适当的词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式（最多限填三个单词）Once upon a time, there were no people in the world. The universe (宇宙