1、湖北省初中教改联盟2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1_ October 22nd, the 4th _ Games for the disabled was opened in Hangzhou. The city is known _ the West Lake and the silk.When hearts met, dreams shone.AIn; Asian; asBIn; Asia; forCOn; Asian; forDOn; Asia; as2If you are often _ from class, youll
2、 _ the mid-term exam.Aaway; passBabsent; failCsilent; takeDabsent; complete3Is your blouse made _ cotton? It looks nice and feels soft.Yes, it is. And it was made _ China.Aof, inBfrom, inCof, byDfrom, by4Xianning _ a lot in the last few years.Im really glad to see its changes in person. I take _ in
3、my hometown, just as you are _ of yours.Achanged; proud; prideBhas changed; pride; proudCchanged; pride; proudDhas changed; proud; pride5The Double Ninth Festival _ on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, with a history of more than 2, 000 years.It reminds us to care for the elderly.AcelebratesBa
4、re celebratedCcelebratedDis celebrated6We need to learn how to be _ when asking for help. It seems more difficult to speak _ than directly.Apolite; politelyBpolitely; politeCpolitely; politelyDpolite; polite7Different kinds of tea _ different water temperatures, brewing times and processes. What abo
5、ut _ to a teahouse in Chibi to taste its brick tea?Arequires; comingBrequire; comeCrequires; comeDrequire; coming8Zhuangzi （庄子） _ be an official （官员）, but he soon got tired of it and gave up his job.Awas used toBgot used toCused toDdidnt use to9I wonder if you _ a speech in public tomorrow. If you _
6、 so, youll make great progress.Agive; doBwill give; doCgive; will doDwill give; will do10Do you know _?At 11: 14 a.m.on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center(酒泉卫星发射中心).Awhen and where did the China Space Station welcome the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft(神舟十七号载人飞船)Bwhen and where the Chin
7、a Space Station welcomed the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraftChow the China Space Station welcomed the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraftDwhere did the China Space Station welcome the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft二、完形填空Some people complain about technology because it takes up too much of their time. This is
8、nt 11 for me. Let me tell you why.Im the youngest in the family. Because my twin brothers are away at 12 , I often feel lonely. Thanks to technology, Im able to see and talk to 13 by using video calls almost every day. Sometimes, I even chat with their classmates and roommates 14 they happen to be a
9、round. My brothers and I also follow each other on social media(媒体). I can see what their college 15 and what theyre doing in their free time. Similarly, they can see what Im doing at home or the places and events I go to such as football matches and birthday parties. I find I learn much more about
10、my brothers, 16 with the time when they were at home. One of them is really good at taking photos, while the other 17 loves to be taken.With technology, I can communicate with my brothers anytime I want. They 18 a chat group just for the three of us. I often post messages to them, and they will answ
11、er whenever they are 19 . I often share my problems with them and they often give me some advice. Through this chat group, we can also share jokes 20 ourselves. Besides, my brothers insist(坚持) that I should always write in good English, or theyll not reply to my 21 . Ive been writing so much that Im
12、 becoming quite good at it. Even my teachers noticed that my 22 had improved.In a word, I dont think that 23 has anything wrong. For my brothers and I, technology has brought us 24 . Now we speak and write much more every day among us. We can also 25 whats happening in our lives better. Whether tech
13、nology can bring us something good or bad, its up to how we use it.11AtrueBrealCfreshDspecial12AseaBcollegeCworkDhome13AthemBhimCherDyou14AunlessBafterCthoughDif15Alooks atBlooks outClooks likeDlooks up16AdealtBcomparedCagreedDconnected17AsimplyBluckilyCcarefullyDsuddenly18AsavedBboughtCcreatedDfoun
14、d19AavailableBconvenientCnecessaryDcomfortable20AfromBduringCamongDagainst21AlettersBadviceCquestionsDopinions22AwritingBspeakingCreadingDlistening23AeducationBvacationCcompetitionDtechnology24ApoliterBsaferCcloserDluckier25AkeepBrememberCchooseDshare三、阅读单选People all over the world have enjoyed watc
15、hing shows. What kinds of shows can we see? Lets take a tour of the colourful world of shows.Beijing opera is a type of musical theatre. It joins singing, dance, acrobatics （杂技）, and martial arts （武术） together. It has a lot of music and is called opera, but the actors tell the stories in dialogues.
16、The stories are taken from Chinese history, tales and literature. When an actor appears, the audience （观众） know quickly if the character is smart, stupid or bad because of his face paint. For example, a red face is loyal. A lot of make-up makes the audience see the actors mouth, eyes, and face from
17、faraway.Wayang kulit （皮影戏） is from Indonesia and is the oldest form of puppet （木偶） theatre in the world. The stories are legends and folk stories. The puppets are all different characteristics （特点）. The biggest ones are the bad guys, and the heroes are usually thin puppets with long pointed noses, W
18、ayang kulit performances are still very popular in Indonesia.Ballet is a form of dance. It started in Italy in the 15th century. In early ballet, dancers wore masks and heavy costumes, and they were all men. The first woman dancer appeared about 200 years later. The dancers have to be in very good s
19、hape and strong. One ballet performance can take 5,000 hours of practice. And in one performance a man dancer often has to lift a lot of women dancers. Two famous story ballets are Swan Lake and Peter Pan.Street theatre is really fun, and it is the oldest form of theatre. It was performed outdoors o
20、n the streets of ancient Egypt （埃及）. Now you can see it in shopping centres and on street corners in many cities of the world. The performers do all kinds of things like juggling （杂耍）, dancing, and singing. Everyone can stop to watch it. And its free!26What does Beijing opera join together?AMouth, e
21、yes, and face.BTales and literature.CSinging, dance, acrobatics and martialarts.DChinese history and the music.27In Beijing opera, if an actors face paint is red, the character is _.AbadBloyalCsmartDstupid28What can be learnt from the underlined sentence “One ballet performance can take 5,000 hours
22、of practice.” ?APractice makes perfect.BWell begun, half done.CMany hands make light work.DActions speak louder than words.29Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AWe can enjoy singing, dance and juggling in Beijing opera.BThe stories in Wayang kulit are from history and literature
23、.CSwan Lake and Peter Pan are two famous story ballets.DWe can see street theatre indoors now in many cities.Every app on my phone wanted me to know “11.11” was coming. I asked a friend if it was a special holiday. She laughed and said its a shopping holiday. “Its just like Black Friday.” she explai
24、ned. After getting the answer, I actually hoped she was wrong.As we know, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. For me, Thanksgiving is the best holiday. Its a holiday that does not need us to take part in any rush for goods. We should buy turkeys, the traditional food on
25、this special day. And we also invite friends and family to share. Usually each person cooks a different dish and brings it to the big meal. Its a day to be thankful not for turkeys, but for the people we care about.Black Friday is the next day. Starting around 4 a.m., thousands of people crowd outsi
26、de of stores and malls.When the doors open, they rush into the stores. What are they doing?On Black Friday, many things are on sale. But if you dont pay for them quickly, they will be sold out soon.As a result, its normal for people to fight with each other for cheap TVs and computerseven toilet pap
27、er! In less than 24 hours, many people forget the peace of Thanksgiving. Instead, they become crazy consumers (消费者).Preparing for “11.11”, I opened Taobao to look for winter clothes in advance (提前). Two hours later, I found myself became a crazy consumer, too. Although I didnt fight in the crowded s
28、tores, I got lost among all kinds of goods and kept buying things I didnt really need. Maybe my friend is right in some way, “11.11” is like Black Friday.30How did the author know “11.11”?AHer friend told her.BThe apps on her phone told her.CShe didnt know any news about “11.11”.DShe knew it when sh
29、e was shopping in a mall.31When is Black Friday in the United States?AThe day after Halloween.BThe day after National Day.CThe day after Thanksgiving.DChristmas Eve.32What people usually do on Black Friday in the United States according to the passage?AThey buy things on the phone.BThey dont need to
30、 take part in any rush for goods.CThey share delicious foods with each other, such as turkeys.DThey will be so crazy that they even “fight” with each other for cheap goods.33Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful for _.AturkeysBshoppingCthe people we care aboutDwinter clothes34Which of the following i
31、s NOT true according to the passage?AOn Thanksgiving, each person cooks a different dish and brings it to the big meal.BIf you dont pay for the things you choose quickly, they will be sold out soon on Black Friday.COn Black Friday, many things are very cheap.DThe author didnt buy anything when she w
32、as preparing for “11.11”.Terrible weather events are harming the planet, and experts warn of even greater results to come. The sea ice loss and the Arctic ice melting (融化) caused by climate change have increased much in the last ten years. So they have pushed down the number of polar bears and seals
33、 while polar bears depend on sea ice for hunting seals.According to the data from the WMO, temperatures on the Antarctica (南极洲) just hit 18.3, which is higher than the record of 17.59 in March, 2015. Moreover, temperatures in this area have warmed about 3 over the last 50 years. Although such temper
34、atures might be considered pleasant for a picnic or a hiking trip, this is the Antarctica we are talking about. It is home to the most inhospitable environment on the planet because it is supposed to be an extremely cold place. In fact, the average temperature of the continents central area is -57.B
35、esides, many places are experiencing the extreme weather this summer. Australia is undergoing its worst drought (干旱) since the 1930s, leaving bushfires burning so long and causing many deaths. Meanwhile in Europe, crops in the northwest are suffering the driest weather in the past 80 years. Recently
36、 West Texas in America has also gone through its worst drought in more than 70 years, while floods have hit Eastern and Southern China.“Climate change is bad for us human beings, which causes direct health problems. Im afraid there will be more common events like the one that 30,000 to 50,000 person
37、s died in Europe in 2003 due to the heat wave there,” Professor Schwartz said. “It will also cause more air pollution, diseases and lack of clean water and so on.”35What doesnt bring down the number of polar bears according to this passage?AHunting.BClimate change.CThe sea ice loss.DThe Arctic ice m
38、elting.36What can we get from this passage?AThe Antarctica is pleasant for a hiking trip.BExtreme weather led to wildfires burning in Europe.CClimate change will cause air pollution and diseases.DThe temperatures on the Antarctica hit the highest in March, 2015.37What does the underlined word “inhos
39、pitable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AFriendly to live.BUnfit to live.CComfortable to live.DUnhealthy to live.38Which place didnt experience drought this summer?AAmerica.BChina.CAustralia.DEurope.39What is the main idea for this passage?AThe whole planet is drier and drier.BThe Antarctica is warmer
40、 and warmer.CClimate change is getting worse and worse.DThe number of polar bears is smaller and smaller.四、阅读还原6选5Choosing a career isnt always easy, but there are still some tips you can take to help make up your mind.Dont let other people decide what you should do. Sometimes adults may want you to
41、 become a doctor, or work in banking, or be a teacher. Listen to them, but remember its your life and its your decision. 40 Consider what you are good at.Its true that things like salary are important, but dont let them lead you down the wrong path. Follow your heart and your personality. 41 If you
42、dont like work which needs lots of attention to detail, think long and hard before you decide to do something like applying to study engineering at university. Your first decision isnt forever. 42 They start a job, love it straight away and stick at it. But it isnt always like that. So remember that
43、 you are allowed to change your mind. Its not necessary to worry for years. Maybe your first job doesnt turn out to be suitable for you. Maybe the right job for you is right around the corner! 43 Some people choose their career simply because they think theyll make huge amounts of money. OK, if that
44、 is what you want. But, generally, people get more satisfaction out of their career if they feel they are doing something valuable for others. It doesnt have to be charity work. 44 Just dont forget that job satisfaction isnt only about money.ADo something of value.BOthers can decide your future.CSom
45、e lucky people get it right first time.DSo be sure that you are the one who makes that decision.EIt could be a job that helps other people in the community.FIf you are very active, dont choose an office job, even if the pay is good.五、短文综合填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。（每空不超过三个单词）Huanhuan is a mi
46、ddle school student who loves playing with little animals. One day, on her way to school, she met a homeless cat sitting in a box. W 45 the cat saw Huanhuan, it jumped out of the box and began to miaow. The cat was s 46 cute that Huanhuan couldnt help but start playing with it.The more Huanhuan played with the cat, the more she liked it. The cat seemed to love her and f 47 her along the way. Huanhuan looked at the cute cat, thought for a while and decided to take the cat to school w 48 her.
