1、广州九年级英语模拟试题6一、语法选择（共15空格，每个空格1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Coffee has long been one of the most popular 1 in the world. In 9th century Arabia，it was first recorded 2 people drank coffee. Planting of coffee first 3 in Yemen, in the Middle East, in the 15th century, and it 4
2、 to take coffee plants out of the country. However, plants were eventually smuggled to India and 5 there to Europe. The first coffeehouse in London 6 in the 1680s, and soon they were hundreds all over the city. Coffeehouses were known as penny universities 7 you could buy a cup of coffee for only a
3、penny and learn more at the coffeehouse than in class!In 1690, the Dutch introduced coffee farming to their colonies in Indonesia. Coffee 8 South America several decades later, when the French brought a coffee plant to the island of Martinique. When a rare plant disease destroyed the coffee plantati
4、ons of Southeast Asia 9 the mid-19th century, Brazil emerged as the worlds 10 coffee producer, which it 11 is today. The first automatic coffee 12 machine was produced in France in 1822 and instant coffee was first marketed in 1909.To give you 13 idea of the popularity of coffee, Starbuck Coffee ope
5、ned its first store in 1971 and today has over 5,000 locations in more than 20 countries. Why is coffee so popular? People believe that coffee gives you energy so it 14 you concentrate on work. It also tastes15 , and everyone has his or her favourite type of coffee: cappuccino, espresso, iced, mocha
6、. 1. A. drinkB. drinksC. drunksD. drinking2. A. whichB. howC. whatD. that3. A. startB. was startingC. startedD. starts4. A. forbidB. was forbiddenC. were forbiddenD. forbids5. A. fromB. inC. toD. for6. A. openB. opensC. was openingD. opened7. A. whileB. howeverC. becauseD. although8. A. arrives inB.
7、 arrived inC. arrived fromD. arrives at9. A. inB. forC. byD. with10.A. bigB. biggerC. much bigger D. biggest 11.A. alsoB. stillC. evenD. almost12.A. to makeB. makeC. making D. made13.A. aB. anC. the D. / 14.A. helpsB. helpedC. helpD. helping15. A. goodB. wellC. better D. best 二、完形填空（共10个空格，每个空格1.5分，
8、满分15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1630各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Last summer I was a volunteer at a shelter for the homeless, a place for homeless people to sleep at night. I wasnt working that summer and was 16 only two classes in summer school, so I had some free time.Three nights a week, I helped in
9、the kitchen of the shelter along with other four volunteers. We planned and 17 hot meals of vegetables, chicken, fish and fruit for 45 people. The homeless people needed this good food because many of them usually dont eat well. They were very grateful.I 18 this volunteer work very much and made 19
10、with the four volunteers in the kitchen. One was a very nice elderly housewife, one a movie actor, another a young teacher, and the other a college student, like me.I talked to a lot of the homeless people at the shelter. Their life stories filled me with sympathy. Some of them had 20 with alcohol o
11、r drugs while others only had bad luck. One woman worked for almost 30 years for a small company, and then she lost her 21 . She looked for a new job, but couldnt find one, as she was too 22 . She could do nothing but sell her furniture sofas, chairs, and tables so that she could pay for her 23 .The
12、 woman went on job hunting, but she still couldnt find one. She had no money for her 24 and had to sleep in her car. Then she had to sell her car. Alone, 25 , and homeless, she finally came to the shelter.16. A. studyingB. planningC. holdingD. taking17. A. orderedB. boughtC. cookedD. finished18. A.
13、wantedB. had C. owned D. enjoyed19. A. decisionsB. wishesC. friends D. changes20. A. habits B. worries C. fears D. problems21. A. bag B. job C. home D. money22. A. old B. poor C. sick D. dull23. A. company B. friends C. food D. furniture24. A. block B. cottage C. building D. flat25. A. afraid B. shy
14、 C. shocked D. mad三、阅读（共两节；满分45分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （A）It was meant to be the holiday of a lifetimemy first trip abroad alone, without my parents. I had organised everything myself and I would show them how independent I could be.I had arranged to s
15、tay in a farmhouse outside a village in southern Italy. My schedule said that the plane would arrived in Italy at five oclock in the afternoon and it was a thirty-minute drive from the airport to the village. I wanted to get to my destination before it got dark, so I could have a drink, watch the su
16、nset and enjoy an evening meal.The problems began at the airport. My plane was three hours late taking off. I walked around the airport, looked in the shops, and drank coffee in the cafes. I didnt eat anything. That was a mistake! When the plane finally took off, they gave me a cold, tasteless meal
17、which I could not eat. We arrived in Italy in the early evening and I was feeling lightheaded from the lack of food. The sun was setting as I was collecting my bags! I missed it completely! I went to the desk to find my hire car and that was when I discovered the next problem. The receptionist could
18、nt find my name in the computer and there were no more cars. There were no buses or trains to the village, and the taxis were in strike.The receptionist felt sorry for me. She phoned her brother, Alessandro, who agreed to take me to the village. I waited for Alessandro at the front gate and he arriv
19、ed driving a very old car with smoke pouring out of the engine. We set off. Fifteen minutes later we broke down. I was tired and depressed, and very, very hungry. I began to think my parents were right. Maybe I was too young to travel on my own. Luckily, Alessandro was a mechanic. After an hour, he
20、fixed the car and we started driving again.It was nearly midnight when we arrived at the farmhouse. A man opened the door and smiled. “Come in,” he said. “We have been waiting for you.” I sat with a group of the friendliest people Ive ever met and had a meal that was absolutely wonderful. And Im gla
21、d to say that the rest of my trip turned out to be exactly the same. 26. What time did the plane finally arrive?A. 5 pm.B. 5:30pm.C. 8 pm.D. 8:30pm.27. How did the writer feel when he landed in Italy？A. Hungry because he hadnt eaten for many hours.B. Tired because he hadnt slept on the plane.C. Angr
22、y because the plane was so late.D. Confused because no one was there to meet him.28. Why did the writer miss the sunset?A. He was busy getting his bags.B. The plane arrived late in the night.C. The planes window was closed.D. He didnt realise the time.29. Which of the following is NOT a problem desc
23、ribed by the writer?A. His plane was late.B. He lost his luggage.C. There were no taxis.D. His car broke down.30. What was the writers impression of Italian people?A. They were kind and friendly.B. They were formal and cold.C. They were nice but unorganised.D. They were casual and careless.（B）Which
24、are the best cities to shop in? Writer Ellie Clare, has been to five cities around the world to find out. This week she writes about Paris.I went to Paris in June. Its a lovely city for sightseeing at that time of year, but its also a great place to find high-quality fashion. I started in the specia
25、lity stores and visited all the top names, including Cartier, Chanel and Christian Dior. Ive never seen such beautiful things, but they are, of course, very expensive. I bought some perfume and moved on to the huge department stores in Paris. Two of the most famous are Primtemps and Galleries Lafaye
26、tte and they are definitely good places to visit. One place I found disappointing was the Champ-Elysees, the most famous street in Paris. In the old days, it was a great place for fashion, but now there are too many fast-food restaurants, banks, airline offices, shopping centres and cinemas aimed at
27、 tourists. Dont waste your time there!After the shops I tried the markets. One of the most famous places to find treasures in Paris is the flea market. There are three main flea markets - each selling an unbelievable range of old and second hand goods. They are located around the old gates to the ci
28、ty. I spent hours walking around these fascinating places and while I was there I discovered the meaning of the name flea market. Hundreds of years ago, the royal family gave away their old clothes, which were then sold by people at these markets. But the clothes were full of little insects - fleas
29、of course! One of the stall sellers told me that the best time to find treasures at the market was before the crowds arrived, usually between 5am and 6am. But that was a bit early for me. I was enjoying the Paris night life too much! There are also open-air markets all around the city where you can
30、buy flowers, clothes, pets, food and many other things. And if you want to buy a book, visit the rows of bookstalls along the River Seine. You can find some great bargains there, or you can spend hours just looking.If you want to buy half of Paris or if you just want to walk around and look, youll l
31、ove the experience. Paris is a great place to shop!31. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To advertise some of the famous Paris stores.B. To inform readers about the best places to shop in Paris.C. To introduce some of the famous tourist attractions in Paris.D. To compare shopping in Paris t
32、o shopping in other French cities.32. Why was the writer disappointed with the Champ-Elysees? A. There were too many tourist-oriented businesses there.B. There were no clothes on sale there.C. There were too many tourists in the area.D. The stores kept changing too often.33. What is sold at the Pari
33、s flea markets?A. Insects. B. Old things.C. The clothes of kings.D. Expensive jewellery.34. Why didnt the writer go to the flea market at the best time?A. It was too crowded.B. It was too early.C. She was too busy.D. She was too excited.35. Where is the best place to buy books according to the write
34、r?A. The book shops in the large department stores.B. The open markets all around the city.C. The flea markets near the city gate.D. The stalls along the River Seine.（C）Did you know that 7 out of 10 students have cheated at least once in the past year? Did you know that 50 percent of those students
35、have cheated more than twice? This shocking data is from a recent survey of 9,000 U.S. high school students.Incredibly, teachers may even be encouraging their students to cheat! Last year at a school in Detroit, some teachers were found to have provided their students with answers to statewide stand
36、ard tests. Students at the school told police that they were promised pizza and money if they cheated on the test. Similar reports at several schools in San Diego county have prompted an investigation by the Education Department. A student at a local high school says she sees students cheating on al
37、most every test, and the teachers dont do anything about it. In response to the claims of school-assisted cheating, the head of the National Association of School Principals said that while cheating should never be accepted, it showed the pressure that schools were under. “Because school funding is
38、now decided by students test performance, there is incredible pressure on school to raise marks in any way they can.” But schools are not the main problem. Many students claim that theyre tempted to cheat because of peer pressure and intense competition to get top grades. Many kids also say that the
39、ir parents are setting a bad example by cheating on income taxes, lying about age to pay lower admission prices, or cheating their way out of speeding tickets. They are sending a message to their kids that it is okay to cheat and lie. So, what can be done? In our schools math classes, each student h
40、as different problems on their test papers, so it is useless to look at someone elses answers. Teachers could also randomly mix the problems throughout the page. Another solution is for adults to lower their expectations. Chances are that students believe cheating is the only way to meet unreasonabl
41、y high expectations. Perhaps it is time for parents and teachers to seriously examine whether higher test results are important enough to encourage cheating. 36. What does the writer think of the levels of cheating in American schools?A. It is an extremely serious problem.B. It is no worse than othe
42、r countries.C. He expresses no clear opinion.D. It is mainly the fault of local school.37. Which of the following causes of cheating is NOT mentioned?A. Pressure from others.B. Too much work.C. Strong competition.D. School funding.38. Why are some schools ignoring their students cheating in America,
43、 according to the passage?A. Because schools will get better students.B. Because teachers will then receive a higher salary.C. Because schools will get more government money.D. Because schools fear parents will be very angry.39. According to the 3rd paragraph , how are parents encouraging their chil
44、dren to cheat?A. By putting too much pressure on their children to succeed.B. By criticising their children too much when they fail.C. By urging them directly to be dishonest.D. By failing to behave honestly themselves.40. In the last paragraph the writer _. A. offers possible solutions to the probl
45、emB. describes the causes of the problemB. outlines the results of the student cheatingD. suggests some of the reasons for cheating （D）You could say its the budget travellers ultimate prize: knowing exactly when to book a flight to get the cheapest fare. But now one flight comparison website, which
46、analysed 7.5 billion airfares on its top 100 routes worldwide, believes it has found the answer.According to the research by momondo.co.uk, the ideal time to book a flight is 53 days in advance, a move that may save an average of 33% on the normal fare. For example, a flight from London to Lisbon, w
47、hen booked 52 days in advance, costs on average 209compared to the average price of 287.Cheaper fares also depend on the time of the flight. Evening departures between 6pm and midnight are typically cheaper, while Tuesday is generally the cheapest day to fly. As for the most expensive, fares are at their costliest three days before departure, while Friday is normally the most expensi
