1、【建邺区英语】2020 九上期中考试试卷一、听力部分（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分） 略二、单项填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. After reading the novel Treasure Island, Mary has morethan before because of the main character, brave Jim.A. courageB. wealthC. luckD. humor22. . EricJack is listening to the repor
2、t carefully, because they are both interested in it very much.A. Neither; norB. Either; orC. Both; andD. Not only; but also23. When I got the well-paid job in Huawei, my friends were a little green with .A. purityB. envyC. wisdomD. power24. To avoid traffic accidents, a driver cant becareful while d
3、riving on the road.A. soB. veryC. quiteD. too25. - Tony may miss the school bus.- Last night he _ late to write the report.A. stayed upB. put upC. got upD. dressed up26. You dont win respect by showingyou are, but what youre able to do.A. whenB. whereC. howD. who27. - Mum, when can we go to watch th
4、e volleyball match in the sports centre?- Not until the homeworktomorrow.A. will be finishedB. is finishedC. was finishedD. has finished28. My American friend Sam is interested in Nanjing very much. He wonders .A. who built the ancient city wallsB. when was the Presidential Palace builtC. how long i
5、s the Nanjing Yangzi River BridgeD. that Nanjing has a long history29. - Although my grandma is eighty years old, she is always in the pink.- Yes. Because she has a balanced diet and likes exercise. The underlined phrase “in the pink” means “ ”.A. patientB. organizedC. generousD. healthy30. - Im in
6、a bad mood. You know I failed in this exam.- . A bad grade doesnt mean youre not clever. Just study harder.A. Forget itB. Never mindC. Cheer upD. Dont mention it三、完形填空(共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AWhy do I want to go to college? No one has ever asked me _31
7、question. But I have asked myself many times. I have 32 a whole variety of reasons. The important reason is that I want to be a better man.Many things make human beings different from or better than or even superior toanimals. We have no difficulty 33the most important things is education. 34 I want
8、 to be a fully developed man, I must get a well-rounded education. I know one can get educated in many ways, but colleges and universities are 35 the best places to teach me how to educate myself. Only when I am well-educated, will I be a better human being and fit into society.31. A. suchB. soC. ve
9、ryD. quite32. A. come up withB. agreed withC. been angry withD. catch up with33. A. find outB. to find outC. finding outD. found out34. A. If35. A. betweenB. UnlessB. amongC. UntilC. insideD. WhetherD. outsideBWant to go on holiday, but dont have enough money for luxury (豪华的) hotels and 36trips? Bac
10、kpacking might be your best option.Backpacking is a cheap way to travel that also 37a rich outdoorexperience. Students and young adults who dont have much money often do it. It iscalled backpacking instead of using a suitcase ( 手 提 箱), 38people put alltheir things in a large backpack, including clot
11、hes, tents and food. You can literally(真正地) 39everything you need on your back.The most popular places for backpacking are Southeast Asia and South America. These countries arent very expensive and are also warm for most of the year.Backpackers can enjoy more daylight hours and feel more 40 trips in
12、 these places. India and Australia are also good 41 .during theirSometimes, backpacking can be 42 . You might walk on a less-traveled trail and get into trouble. Therefore, its important to 43 your trip well before you start and make sure to tell friends or family members about your plans. It is a g
13、ood idea to travel with friends who have backpacking knowledge.Backpacking, 44 , is much more than a holiday-for young people in Europe, it is seen as a way of learning about the world. Backpackers often travel alone for many months, as it is seen as an adventure and challenge. 45 finding new words,
14、 backpacking, people say, is all about “finding yourself”.36. A. expensiveB. cheapC. convenientD. famous37. A. takesB. offersC. getsD. needs38. A. thoughB. whenC. soD. because39. A. buyB. useC. findD. carry40. A. interestedB. comfortableC. humorousD. surprised41. A. choicesB. marketsC. partnersD. go
15、als42. A. inspiringB. expensiveC. dangerousD. funny43. A. practiceB. rememberC. planD. make44. A. in factB. in the endC. as a resultD. for example45. A. OverB. ByC. WithD. Beyond四、阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。A46. Where is the sale?A. In Wildwood Mall.B. In the
16、 city park.C. At Saskatoon School.D. In Shoppers Drug Mart.47. What time will the sale start on Saturday?A. At 9:00 am.B. At 9:30 am.C. At 10:00 am.D. At 8:30 am.48. How can people get more information about the sale?A. Send an email.B. Visit its website.C. Call 831-457.D. Leave a message.49. What d
17、o we know from the poster?A. The sale takes place every year.B. Donations for the sale are also welcome.C. Some famous singers will perform at the sale.D. The sale is organized by middle school teachers.BOne of the great things about living in China is how convenient (方便的) it is to travel to differe
18、nt places, either within a city or across the whole country.China is especially famous for its high-speed trains, which are among the most advanced (先进的) in the world.Being from the UK, Id never been on a bullet train ( 动 车 ) before I came to China, as my country has no high-speed rail service.And a
19、s a fan of technology, I was excited to take a high-speed train in China for myself.The first time I took a bullet train was when I traveled from Beijing to Yueyang in Hunan province for Spring Festival.After I passed through security ( 安 检 ), I stepped onto the train, which lookedlike something fro
20、m the future.On UK trains, there isnt much room to move about in your seat. This is why I was surprised by all the space that passengers on Chinese trains have, even in second class.Once the journey began, it was strange to hear about five different movies being played through peoples phones and com
21、puters.In the UK, most people dont even answer phone calls on a train, as they dont want to disturb other passengers.But at least I had a chance to practice my Chinese listening skills during thattrain ride to Yueyang, I suppose.Back home, trains are famous for being late or even canceled. And if a
22、train does show up, its almost impossible to find a seat on it during rush hour.Some stations dont even have security, meaning you can just get on and off any train you like, and buy your ticket once youre on there.In China, however, things are a lot more efficient (高效的).And because everyone has the
23、ir own seat, theres no need to rush once your train arrives.Indeed, once your journey begins, you can just sit back and enjoy the beautiful views through the window.I arrived in Yueyang safely and on time.And as I left the station, I couldnt help but think that this simple train journey summed up th
24、e talent, intelligence, hard work and efficiency of Chinese people.50. What was the authors first impression of high-speed trains in China?A. TidyB. SafeC. AdvancedD. Crowded51. What made the author uncomfortable on his first high-speed train trip?A. The service on the train was terrible.B. The inte
25、rnet connection was very poor.C. There was not enough space for him on the train.D. Some noise was heard from phones and computers.52. Compared with trains in the UK, high-speed trains in China .A. are often late or canceledB. have fewer security measuresC. are more efficient and convenientD. are ch
26、eaper and more comfortableCWhen the leaves begin to change their colors and the birds head south, we know the season is starting to change. On Sept 7 comes White Dew (白露), the 15th solar term (节气) of the yea. It indicates (标志着) the beginning of the cool autumn. As the temperature falls, white dew is
27、 often seen on the grass and trees at night.For writers and poets, autumn is a difficult season to describe. Its the end of the summer, and therefore a little sad. The days seem to get shorter, and when you wakein the morning, theres mist (薄雾) and its cooler. Winter is just around the corner.America
28、n writer Ernest Hemingway wrote in his book A Moveable Feast ( 流动的盛宴), “You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare (光秃秃的) against the wind and the cold, wintry light.”But on the other hand, autumn has its good side.
29、 There are so many changes at this time of year, such as the colorful leaves and cooler nights. French writer Albert Camus even thought autumn was a second spring, “when every leaf is a flower.” This view is also found in the most famous autumn poem in English literature. To Autumn by John Keats. In
30、 that poem, Keats says that autumn has its own songs, just like spring.Another theme of this season is wisdom. The arrival of autumn is thought to be similar to a person becoming mature (成熟的).The great Irish poet W.B. Yeats used this idea in his poem The Wild Swans at Coole (库尔的野天鹅) writing about th
31、e changing seasons in Coole Park in thewest of Ireland. Seeing and counting 59 swans, he remembers first making the count as a young man. Seeing the swans do the same thing for all those years, hes reminded that even though we get older, our hearts always stay the same age.53. What can we know about
32、 White Dew from the passage ?A. It stands for the end of the autumn.B. It is often disliked by writers and poets.C. It is when the temperature begins to drop.D. It is the time of year with the most rainfall.54. A Moveable Feast was mentioned to A. present the sad part of autumn.B. show that winter w
33、ill come soon.C. point out that autumn is very cold.D. express sadness about the end of life.55. What does “this idea” in the last paragraph refer to ?A. Nature is full of imagination.B. Autumn is related to ones growth.C. We can always stay young at heart.D. Autumn is an important season for writer
34、s.56. Whats the passage mainly about?A. What White Dew is.B. Why autumn is a sad season.C. When autumn begins.D. How famous writers describe autumn.DHow can you change negative ( 负面的) thoughts? Many people suggest thinking of something bright and happy. However, scientists from Queens University in
35、Canada said that there might be another way: by walking like a happy person.“It is not surprising that our mood and the way we feel affects how we walk, but we want to see whether the way we move also affects how we feel, “explained Nikolaus Troje, the lead scientist, to The Independent.Scientists b
36、elieve that the way we remember emotional messages is affected by our mood. Those who feel sad remember negative information far more easily than positive (积极的) messages, especially when the information is about them.In order to prove this, Troje and his team watched 47 people walking on the treadmi
37、ll (跑步机) by cameras. Half of the people were encouraged to mimic (模仿) a depressive walking style, while the other moved like a happy person. Walking speed was kept equal for both groups.Meanwhile, the scientists read out a list of positive and negative words, asking people to decide whether or not w
38、ord described them well. Afterwards, people were asked to recite as many words as they could remember.As expected, those who had been mimicking a depressed walk recalled more negative words than those that had been walking in a happy manner.This shows that our walk influences the way we process info
39、rmation. And the scientists believe that using a happy walking style could help treatment fordepression.57. Scientists from Queens University proved we can change negative thoughts by A. walking like a happy person.B. hanging out with their friends.C. thinking about a happy person.D. remembering emo
40、tional messages.58. What does the underlined word “ depressive “ mean in Paragraph 4 ?A. energeticB. unhappyC. peacefulD. active59. What do we know about Trojes test ?A. Scientists had interviews with 47 people.B. 47 people were asked to walk at different speeds.C. 47 people recited the words they c
41、ould remember after walking.D. Scientists asked 47 people to tell how they felt about a list of words.60. According to the story, the scientists findings can help A. deal with memory lossB. improve ones acting skillsC. treat depressed patientsD. encourage people to exercise非选择题(共 60 分)五、填空(共 15 小题；每
42、小题 1 分，满分 15 分)A) 根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 6165 的相应横线上。61. Amy often(怀疑) whether it is necessary to spend so much time on homework.62. His teachers are full of(表扬) for the progress he is making.63. My classmate Andy has been(缺席) from school for a week because of his illness.64. We can
43、enjoy all the water sports, or (仅仅) lie on the beach.65. You can ask for help(无论何时) you need it.B) 根据句子意思,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 6670 的相应横线上。66. Mike s grandma looks so young that it is hard to imagine she is in her (ninety) .67. I think the book The Little Prince is so wonderful that it s wo
44、rth (read) once more.68. When we shop on the Internet, we should be careful with our (person) information.69. Keeping stress to(you) may make you feel worse, Tom.70. Many people are used to expressing their(think) and feelings on WeChat Moments.C) 根据对话内容,从下列方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空,使对话内容完整正heldWhereincluding
45、activitiestook part in确。并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 7175 的相应横线上。Tom: Amy, do you know World Book Day ?Amy: Of course I do. Its celebrated on April 23 every year I really enjoyed the online knowledge-sharing 71this year.Tom: Sounds great! Can you tell me more?Amy: There were a series of events 72by the National Li
46、brary of China.Writers of some recommended books 73 _ the events to exchange views and share their ideas with the readers.Tom: 74can I find more information?Amy: You can find more information on its WeChat account, 75library resources, meetings and reading events.Tom: Thanks a lot.六、阅读填空 (共 20 小题；每小
47、题 1 分，满分 20 分)A) 请认真阅读下列短文，根据所读内容在文章后表格中第 76-85 小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 76-85 的相应横线上。注意：每个空格只填 1 个单词。Camping is one of the best recreational (娱乐的) activities for all ages all over the world. Studies have shown that humans want to connect with the natural world by being around plants, wilderness, and the sea
