1、江苏省无锡市新区2017届九年级英语上学期期中试题本试题分两卷。第卷是客观题，第卷是主观题。第I卷 客观题（共64分）听力部分A） 听对话回答问题，每段对话听两遍。（1-10每题1分）( ) 1. What will the man drink? CB A ( ) 2. Which girl is the woman talking about?A. B. C . ( ) 3. What did the woman forget to bring?A. B. C. ( ) 4. Which flag are the two speakers talking about?CBA ( ) 5. H
2、ow old is the girl?A. Five. B. Nine. C. Thirteen.( ) 6. What do you think of Kate? A. Shes beautiful. B. Shes helpful. C. Shes lazy.( ) 7. Which sport does Tom like best? A. Volleyball. B. Basketball. C. Football.( ) 8. What do we learn about Jimmy?A. He received money from a relative. B. He found s
3、ome money.C. He was generous to others.( ) 9. Why is Sam here?A. To borrow some books.B. To lend some books.C. To return some books.( ) 10. How does Mike go to school?A. He rides his bike. B. He takes a bus. C. He walks.B）听对话和短文回答问题，每段对话和短文听两遍。（11-20每题2分）听一段对话，回答第11至12小题。( ) 11. Whats Dannys favouri
4、te colour? A. Green. B. Blue. C. White.( ) 12. Whose shoes are these? A. Dannys.B. Li Mings. C. Jennys.听第一篇短文，回答第13-15小题。请根据所听内容从A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案，完成信息记录表。Some 13 of learning EnglishFirstl enjoy learning English.Secondl take it easy, and 14 will bring you closer to success.Thirdl practice as much as
5、you can.At lastl dont 15 if you fail in an exam.( ) 13. A. advantages B. methods C. standards( ) 14. A. small steps B. a foreign language C. reading more( ) 15. A. speak up B. keep on learning C. give up听第二篇短文，回答16-20小题。( ) 16. Which grade is Peter in this term?A. Grade One. B. Grade Two. C. Grade T
6、hree.( ) 17. Where does he live?A. He lives near the school. B. He lives far away from the school. C. He lives in the school.( ) 18. What kind of teacher is Mrs Black to Peter?A. A kind teacher. B. A strict teacher. C. An interesting teacher.( ) 19. How many minutes was Peter late for the last class
7、?A. Five. B. Ten. C. Fifteen.( ) 20. What did Peter tell when his aunt asked him why he was often late?A. He told a story to his aunt.B. He told the truth to his aunt.C. He told a lie to his aunt.笔试部分二、单项选择（共14小题；每小题1分，满分14分） ( ) 21.-Wow. _ useful and fashionable iphone 7s you have bought! -Yes, it
8、is a great help to me. _ I must say it also costs me a lot.A. What a; But B. What an; And C. What a; And D. How; But ( ) 22. Smith would rather _ his old car than _ a new one. A. mend; buying B. mend; buy C. to mend; buy D. to mend; to buy( ) 23.Just as the saying goes, “ A tree _ by its fruit, and
9、a man by its talk .A. knows B. know C. is known D. was being known( ) 24. You should think it over_ you take action.A. after B. when C. before D. since( ) 25.Daniel is smart and creative. He can always_ an idea when in need.A. think about B. come up with C. come up D. think( ) 26. I really doubt _ i
10、t is worth spending so much time.A. that B. whether C. how D. when( ) 27.The world is changing fast every day. I wonder_ in the future . A. what will the world look like B. how we think of the worldC. whether the world will have peace D. which country wins the match( ) 28. - Is his headache getting
11、better?-No. And_ . The doctor gave him the wrong medicine this time.A. every dog has its day B. practice makes perfect C. it never rains but it pours D. many hands make light work ( ) 29. - _ will the talk last? - We have no idea. Theres no sign of an end. A. How often B. How far C. How soon D. How
12、long( )30. - In Chinese culture, children born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be smart.- Yes. They are always full of energy, so I think they are also _.A. lively B. generous C. honest D. modest( ) 31.-Jenney, we_ buy mom presents. We can clean the house from top to bottom. -Good idea! Its a
13、special present for Mothers Day.A. cant B. mustnt C. shouldnt D. neednt ( ) 32. He was so sad even though he made _mistakes in the exam.A. such little B. so little C. such few D. so many( ) 33. - Which basketball player do you like best, Kobe, James or Jordan? - _of them. Lin Shuhao is my favourite.
14、 A. All B. Either C. None D. Neither( ) 34. - You are so kind to lead the way for us. -_. A. Thats right B. Dont mention it C. Im glad to hear that D. No, thanks三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）I sat in my seat，as my new grade six classmates found theirs. “Ok, class. Welcome to a new school year. Im Mr. Ste
15、vens and Im sure well have a new cooperation（合作）.” He walked around the class，giving out math books. When he was done, he 35 _ to the front of the class and looked at us. We stared（注视）back.“What are you waiting for? Get started！” he said.We looked at him- 36 . Wasnt he going to teach us?“Is there so
16、mething wrong with your 37 ? Youre not all deaf, are you?” One 38 boy at the back of the class asked what we all wanted to know. Mr. Stevens replied.“Youre smart kids. Open your books and get to it. If you have any 39 ,raise your hands, and Ill help you.” Mr. Stevens helped anyone who was stuck(卡住)
17、in a problem, one after another. 40 when we all had the same question, he would stop us to teach us all. It was a 41 method of teaching, but it was very useful.It was a 42 point in my life. Mr. Stevens made me 43 I was good at math and also able to reach the best of any class I attended. I studied w
18、ith his help until I left middle school.Ive carried his lessons with me all my life. Whenever I am faced with a new challenge（挑战）,I think of my first day in grade six math. 44 sitting and staring at the challenge, I just get started. Before I know it, the challenge has been solved.35. A . returned B
19、. pointed C. ran D. waved36. A . happy B. excited C. surprised D. tired37. A . ears B. legs C. eyes D. hearts 38. A. clever B. healthy C. lucky D. brave39.A. promise B. secret C. change D. trouble 40. A. Even B. Still C. Only D. Ever 41. A. popular B. difficult C. strange D. famous 42.A. sad B. bori
20、ng C. moving D. turning 43. A. decideB. realize C. wonder D. remember 44.A. BesidesB. By C. Instead of D. Along with 四、阅读理解（共10小题；每题2分，满分20分）A Born in Austria without arms and legs, 30-year-old Nick Vujicic has become an international symbol of success. His inspiring You Tube videos have been watche
21、d over 100 million times. On the show Oprahs Life Class, Nick talked about his road to self-acceptance.For years, Nick was hated and laughed at. When he was ten years old, he even attempted suicide(自杀). After years of feeling worthless and lonely, Nicks awakening came while reading an article about
22、a disabled man who had refused to let physical limitations stop him. At that moment, Nick said he discovered the power to take control of his life - and he has.He now surfs and plays golf and soccer. Hes traveled to 44 countries with his message of hope. “Even the worst part of your life can help yo
23、u toward the good,” he said.Less than a year ago, Nick Vujicic married the love of his life and danced at his wedding. “Id always thought, Man, Im not going to get married, for I cant even hold my wifes hand. But you know what? All things come together for the good for those who make his best.”Oprah
24、 asked Nick how he was able to take what the world might look at as a “bad hand” and changed it into a source(源头) of strength. “Being born without arms and legs -its all about choice,” he said. “You asked me what it was. I had parents who always encouraged me and said, You can either be angry for wh
25、at you dont have or be thankful for what you have. Do your best, and God will do the rest. I knew that I could be unstoppable. ” ( ) 45. How did Nick Vujicic feel when he was young?A. Confident B. Happy C. Lonely D. Proud ( ) 46. Which of the following has Nick Vujicic done? Played soccer Played bad
26、minton Danced Traveled A. B. C. D. ( ) 47. Which of the following is True about Nick Vujicic?A. His You Tube videos have been watched by many people.B. His wife has no hands.C. His parents are also disabled.D. He often travels abroad with his wife.BI was poor when I was young. But when I was 16, I c
27、ould beat anyone on the football field. My high school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who not only believed in me but also taught me how to believe in myself. One particular incident(发生的事情)with Coach Jarvis changed my life forever.It was during the summer vacation, and there was a chance to get a summer jo
28、b and earn some money that I wanted very much. Then I realized I would have to give up summer football camp to earn the money. When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as angry as I expected him to be. “You have your whole life to work,” he said, “Your playing days are limited. You cant afford to waste them
29、.” I stood before him with my head hanging. “How much are you going to make from this job?” he asked .“$3.25 an hour.” I replied. “Well,” he asked ,“Is $3.25 an hour the price of a dream?” That question made me think about the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal. I dedic
30、ated(献身)myself to football that summer, and within the year I was chosen by a professional(职业的)team.I finally achieved my goal in life because I insisted on chasing(坚持追求)my dream. The point is that no matter who you are and no matter where you are, you should always have a dream. And this dream will
31、 show you your direction like a beacon to a ship at sea at night.( ) 48. How much money can I earn if I work for 8 hours?A. $3.25 B. $7.50 C. $13.00 D.$26.00( ) 49.What is the meaning of the underlined word limited?A.足够的 B.有限的 C.很多的 D.较少的( ) 50.Whats the best title of the article?A. The priceless dr
32、eam B. Playing football is more importantC. Achieving a balance D. My goalCWith the fast development of China, is Putonghua becoming the preferred language? Not anytime soon, says EF Education. First, a company that works on English language training. Instead, English will keep its dominance(绝对优势).
33、The British council(国会) reports that by 2020, two billion people will be studying English.That study result is good news for English speakers like me, who have tried to learn a foreign language. It is reported that only 10% of native(本土的) Americans can speak a second language, compared(与比较) to 56% o
34、f European Union citizens. At present English still seems to be the most basic language for global business success. In fact, as many as 100,000 native English speakers are teaching in China at present.Here are some findings of EFs study, which may have some implications (启示) for future global devel
35、opment. First, women speak better English than men. More and more women are going to colleges, and they often perform better in literacy classes than men. Second, international companies use English more than local ones. People there usually speak English at work. At last, people in European countri
36、es speak great English, Asian countries are in the middle, and everyone else falls behind. Scandinavians and the Dutch are the English-as-a-second-language superstars; as you move south through Europe, peoples English language ability goes down but is still good. Asian countries, led by Singapore an
37、d Malaysia, are at the middle level. And if youre planning to visit Panama, Thailand or Libya, make sure you have your dictionary with you. ( )51. Where does the author probably come from? A. An Asian country. B. A native English-speaking country. C. A European country. D. A Middle Eastern country.(
38、 )52. What does the underlined sentence mean? A. More Chinese people study English now than before. B. The EF Company has sent the most teachers to China. C. Chinese people have the ability to speak a second language. D. Chinese people learn English mainly through language training.( )53. The purpos
39、e of listing the results of EFs study is to _. A. improve English language teaching B. show which countrys people speak English best C. give implications for future global development D. find out which kind of company uses English most( )54. Which is the right order, from high to low, when we talk a
40、bout English speaking level? A. Singaporeans - Libyans - The Dutch. B. Libyans - The Dutch - Singaporeans. C. Libyans - Singaporeans - The Dutch. D. The Dutch - Singaporeans - Libyans.第II卷 （主观题 共36分）五、词汇运用（本大题共8小题，每小题0.5分，共4分）(A) 根据句意和汉语提示，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出单词的正确形式。1. I _ (简直) cant believe that he has
41、passed the exam because he didnt worked hard at his lessons.2. Dont do anything_ (对抗)your mother. She is so weak now.3.The music which kept _ (影响) the teenagers a lot was from Jay Chou.4.Many of his valuable _(建议) help us solve all the problems.(B) 根据句意，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出括号内所给单词的适当形式。5. _ (care) may ca
42、use big problems, both to others and to yourself.6.The terrible accident kept them_ (wake) all night.7. To do or not to do, he found it very hard to make a good _ (decide).8.Toni Morrison is considered (认为) as one of the best writers of the _ (twenty) century.六、动词填空 用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。(本大题共8小题，每小题1分，共8
43、分)1. Two more methods _(offer) to them to work out the problem, but neither of them was accepted.2. -Will he come and join us in the match?-Not until he _ (finish) his work.3.Do you know how much difficulty Chinese Womens Volleyball Team has _ (win) the match of the Rio Olympics?4. My dictionary is missing. Could you help me find out who _ (tak
