1、 1/8 时量：120 分钟 满分：150湖南省永兴县湖南省永兴县树德中学树德中学2022-20232022-2023学学年九年级年九年级下下期期 学学科知识竞赛科知识竞赛英语试卷英语试卷分 第一部分第一部分 听力（共两节；满分听力（共两节；满分 30 分）分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上 的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共第一节（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 7.5分）分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读
2、下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Hows the weather today?A.Rainy.B.Sunny.C.Windy.2.What will Jessie do this Sunday?A.Have a picnic.B.Finish her homework.C.Take a part-time job.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a bookstore.B.In a library.C.In a classroom.4.When will the speakers meet?A.On Saturday
3、 afternoon.B.On Sunday morning.C.On Sunday afternoon.5.Who thinks the new teacher is knowledgeable?A.Nancy.B.Jack.C.Angelina.第二节（共第二节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 22.5 分）分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话，回
4、答以下小题。6.How long did Nancy stay in New Zealand?A.One week.B.Three months.C.Five months.7.Who might Nancy be?A.A travel agent.B.A secretary.C.A marketing manager.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8.What did James buy?A.A scarf.B.A pair of shoes.C.A coat.9.How much did James spend on Black Friday?A.$500.B.$250.C.$50.1
5、0.Why did Vivian buy nothing on Black Friday?A.She didnt like shopping festivals.B.She wanted to save money for her plan.C.She didnt like the goods on sale.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11.Where does Johnson go to college?A.In Australia.B.In Britain.C.In France.12.What does Johnson think of his school life?A.Ric
6、h.B.Exciting.C.Ordinary.13.What will Johnson do when he returns to his homeland?A.Go to a foreign company.B.Establish his own company.2/8 C.Join his friends company.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14.How long did William stay at Mount Tai?A.One day.B.Two days.C.Three days.15.When did William arrive at Mount Tai?A.
7、On June 5th.B.On June 6th.C.On June 7th.16.How did William come back?A.By car.B.By plane.C.By train.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17.Whats the speakers last suggestion on how to get ready to go fishing?A.Getting up early.B.Preparing food and drink.C.Taking warm clothes.18.Where does the speaker usually go fishing?
8、A.To the river.B.To the sea.C.To the lake.19.Why does the speaker like fishing?A.Its popular.B.Its exciting.C.Its peaceful.20.What do we know about the speaker?A.He usually goes fishing alone.B.He thinks fishing difficult.C.He often enters fishing competitions.第二部分第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）分）第一节（
9、共第一节（共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 37.5 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A Britain seems to have great creativityespecially in the performing and visual arts.Theatrical tradition Theaters in Britain date back at least to the 16th century,and the most famous playwright is of course William Shakesp
10、eare.A company was founded in his name,with a stage at his birthplace,Stratford-Upon-Avon.It has trained generations of actors.In the 20th century,classical and more modern plays were also performed at many regional theaters,where actors and writers gained experience.Film stars The world of film-mak
11、ing has involved British creative talent from the beginning.Charlie Chaplin,born in poverty in Londons East End,began as a child entertainer in music halls.He then became a pioneer of silent movies in Hollywood and created many black-and-white classics during the First World War.British actors,who w
12、ere often classically trained in theater,Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness became household names after the Second World War.Supporting talent Film-making creativity has been supported by two major studios.Productions at Shepperton have included Richard Attenboroughs Gandhi and Ridley Scotts Alien.
13、Pinewoods most famous products must be the James Bond films.Both theater and film have their own annual festivals,including one of the biggest festivalsin Scotlands capital,Edinburgh.Visual expression The visual arts also show Britains creative spirit,from Romantic Age painters like Turner and Const
14、able to groups such as the Pre-Raphaelites and the modernist sculpture of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.Todays famous artists-Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin-are regularly in the newspapers,and their works are sold at high prices.3/8 21.Which of the following helps actors and writers a lot?A.Musical
15、 theaters.B.Stratford-Upon-Avon.C.Londons West End.D.Regional theaters.22.What can we learn from the passage about Charlie Chaplin?A.He came from a rich family.B.He went to theater school as a child.C.He began as a child entertainer in Hollywood.D.He contributed to the early film industry in Hollywo
16、od.23.What do we know about Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin?A.You have to pay a lot to buy their works.B.They have both invented new art forms.C.They mainly learnt from Romantic Age painters.D.You can buy their works from many major galleries.B Stefany Bibb has been a teacher at the John F.Kennedy High
17、 School for over twenty years.She is also the person who started the schools Kindness Club.Members of the Kindness Club are made up of students in every grade.The aim is to help students and spread kindness.Students whore in the Kindness Club frequently hold the door open politely for others,welcome
18、 other students and teachers every morning,and focus on being respectful and helpful.“I like to make people smile,because it lights up my world and I know it makes them feel warm inside,too,said Aniyah Cox,a tenth-grader who5s a member of the Kindness Club.Recently,Bibb led students from the Kindnes
19、s Club to paint stones with messages of generosity.They also spent time at school making a special garden for these stones outside the teaching building.The Kindness Rock Garden is decorated with colorful pinwheels（风车）that blow in the wind.On the lawn（草坪）,there are painted stones of many sizes and s
20、hapes,many of them with encouraging messages or creative designs.Students can even keep the stones with them for up to one week before returning them to the garden,and if a student wants to keep them for more time,they get to paint another stone to replace the one they took.“You can also pass your r
21、ock down to your friends,so you can make their day,Aniyah said.The garden is just another way the Kindness Club can help with putting smiles on other peoples faces.And Bibb hopes the kindness can be passed on to their home life as well.Nothing they have done is because of me,Bibb said.Theyre natural
22、ly kind.What we have achieved is thanks to their kindness.How amazing they are!Im just like,here,do what you do.”24.Stefany Bibb set up the Kindness Club to.A.cheer up those in difficulties B.help people and pass on kindness C.enrich students school life D.teach students how to make friends 25.What
23、did students from the Kindness Club do recently?A.They passed messages of generosity on to other students.B.They decorated the teaching building with painted rocks.C.They built a garden for the stones they painted.D.They replaced the stones in the school with ones designed by themselves.26.Which of
24、the following can replace the underlined words?A.Get them out of trouble.B.Improve their confidence.C.Make them happy.D.Ease their stress.27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Bibb doesnt think students could have done a good job without her help.4/8 B.Bibb is very surprised to see how kind
25、 her students are.C.Bibb believes that it is important to teach students to be kind.D.Bibb thinks the success of the Kindness Club is due to students natural kindness.c The ability to use the left hand is referred to as left-handedness.Left-handedness is actually more common in the male population t
26、han in females.There are a number of myths（杜撰的事）about them.It is difficult for left-handed children to learn writing of the alphabet,without personal tutoring.Not true at all.Observe the left-handed toddler.Everyone else is more bothered about his left-handedness than he himself is.The left-handed c
27、hild adapts to writing,drawing and all other activities that require him to hold a writing tool as early as the right-handed.In fact,many left-handed people display neater handwriting than their right-handed partners.Lefties have a lesser chance of surviving a hand-to-hand fight.This is anything but
28、 true.History bears witness to the advantage left-handedness had during hand-to-hand fights and even within the boxing ring.In fact,a common observation is that the left-handed fighter is able to strike a strong surprise attack on the open,unprotected right side.Left-handed people are many a time at
29、 the disadvantage of using tools designed for the right-handed.Well,this is true,but today,there is a whole range of tools and equipment being designed for left-handed people.Many right-handed tools too are available,such that they can be molded to suit the needs of the left-handed craftsman.Even th
30、e computer mouse has been challenged in use and the touch pad provides a left-handed professional equal opportunity.Research reveals that left-handed people are in fact high achievers.This is because their brains are structured to widen their abilities.A number of mathematical,artistic and sporting
31、geniuses were and are left-handed.However,most left-handers over the world,might have,at some stage in their life,been on the receiving end of an uncomplimentary（贬损的）remark or comment regarding their choice of hand.I am sure this list and discussion about the myths and facts would be reason enough t
32、o be proud of being left-handed.28.Compared to right-handed children,what can we learn about left-handed ones?A.Left-handed children find it hard to learn writing.B.Left-handed children are tired of the left-handedness.C.Left-handed children are used to writing tools too late.D.Plenty of left-handed
33、 children have more beautiful handwriting.29.What advantage do lefties have in hand-to-hand fights?A.They could start a surprise attack with their left hands.B.They could attack their partners left sides surprisingly.C.They have a better chance to beat their partners in history.D.They are good at fi
34、ghting especially within the boxing ring.30.What is the computer mouse mentioned to show us?A.Left-handed people are in fact high achievers.B.Left-handed people have many disadvantages.C.Many tools are designed for the left-handed.D.Many left-handed receive bad remarks daily.31.What5s the possible t
35、itle for the text?A.History of left-handed people B.Myths about left-handed people C.Advantages of left-handed people D.Discussion about left-handed people D One of the biggest complaints I hear from people is that their friends just arent there for them.More than that,sometimes friends are downrigh
36、t rude or even mean.You cant change people,but you can surround yourself with more positive people.Here are some benefits that spending time with positive friends can provide.With positive friends,you dont need to beg for help when you need it because chances are that they will be 5/8 there for you
37、without asking.Positive individuals want others to be happy,and will go out of their way to help you when youre feeling down.As As Guide to Stress states,Ideal friendships provide support when youre down,fun when youre up,wisdom when youre lost.”Compare that to toxic friends,who might snipe at you o
38、r even laugh at you behind your back.Negative people celebrate the downfall of others,and as a result youll end up feeling worse about yourself or the situation youre dealing with.Friends who arent positive will add to whatever amount of stress you are feeling.Your positive friends will not only hel
39、p you recover from negative hits you take in life,but they will also inspire you to be the best you can be.For example,perhaps you always wanted to be a writer.The negative people in your life will probably tell you all the reasons why you wont succeed.But who needs that?Chances are you have already
40、 gone over the reasons why you might fail and this is what has prevented you from trying.But with positive people in your life,youll feel more comfortable sharing these types of goals because your friends will give you the emotional push you need to go after what you want in life.You naturally attra
41、ct the kinds of friends who are most like you.So if youre a downer,youll probably find that negative people come to you.The same is true for being positive.The more you are able to maintain a positive attitude,the more likeminded people youll attract in return.32.Who are probably your true friends a
42、ccording to the passage?A.Those who you can change gradually.B.Those who will stay with you when youre in need.C.Those who will not turn to you whenever in trouble.D.Those who are always polite and never waste anything.33.Why does the writer mention the statement of As Guide to Stress?A.To emphasize
43、 the importance of friendships.B.To point out everyone may meet with difficulties.C.To explain to us what ideal friendships are in reality.D.To compare the differences between success and failure.34.What does the writer intend to tell us by saying“The same is true for being positive”?A.It is true th
44、at everyone is positive in life.B.If you are positive,youll attract positive friends.C.The negative people dont like the positive ones.D.The positive people would like to stay with everyone.35.Which of the following is conveyed in this passage?A.Positive friends can benefit you a lot.B.Friendship is
45、 love with understanding.C.Old friends and old wine are the best.D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 12.5 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两 项为多余选项。Youve finally climbed the ladder and earned your first management role.Now what?Welcome to a new world with
46、 a new set of challenges.Chances are you were a top individual performer and thats why you were promoted to a management position.Ironically（讽刺地）,those skills arent going to be much use to you now.36.Its all about your team.Welcome to a world where your success is no longer dependent on your individ
47、ual performance.37,You probably didnt worry too much if a colleague was struggling.Sure,you helped them out where you could but ultimately you had your own work to focus on.Now that struggler is pulling down your teams performance.Moving them up the performance curve is a key priority.Communication
48、is key.6/8 Your team members arent mind readers or robots.As a leader,you need to communicate with your team clearly and consistently.38 .If your team doesnt know what you want from them,how can you expect them to deliver?Learn to explain the goal clearly and consistently.This is more difficult than
49、 it sounds.You arent leading a team of robots.39.A few well-placed words of encouragement or a well-timed check can make a huge difference to an employee having a tough time.Similarly,a small piece of public praise for a high-performing employee can remind the rest of the team that you do notice whe
50、n they work hard and perform well.Leadership isnt something youve mastered.40 -thats the joy and frustration of leadership.A.Your behavior will have a big impact on their motivation B.Lets take a quick look at a couple of the most important skills C.Setting clear goals and expectations is a key part
