1、2014学年第二学期九年级英语摸底试卷Part 2 phones, Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分 语音、语法和词汇)II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)26. Dumplines are traditional Chinese food. Which of the following is correct for the underlined word in the sentence? A trdnl B.trdnl C. trdnl D.trdnl27. - Have you got any books on English g
2、rammar? I want to borrow _. - Yes, here you are. But you must return it by Friday. A one B it C some D that 28. I found my black cat in _ room. A Jim and Mike B Jim and Mikes C Jims and Mikes D Jims and Mike29. _ of the workers in this factory is about two hundred, _ of them are women workers. A. Th
3、e number, first third B. The number, one third C. A number, half D. A number, three quarters30. She always thinks of _ more than _. A. others, her B. the others, she C.others, herself D. The others, herself31. He speaks_ English _ French. Instead, he speaks German. A. either; or B. not only; but als
4、o C. both;and D neither; nor32. - Shall I take my swimming suit? - No, you _. We will just go hiking on the mountain. A. mustnt B. couldnt C. neednt D. cant33. - Why do you look worried? - Im expecting a call from my daughter. She _ New York for three weeks. A. has gone to B. has been to C. has been
5、 in D has come in34. - How soon will you start your journey? - Im not sure. I havent decided _ A. when shall I ask the boss for leave B. where I will go to spend the holiday C whether I would go by train or by plane D. who could invite me to go35. If Tom _, we will give him a surprise. A win B. wins
6、 C. won D. Winning36. _ they are old, they still work in the field every day. A. Although B. But C. However D. Because37. He was very _ poems when he was young. A. well at writing B. good at writing C. well in writing D. good in writing 38. We still have_. A. enough food to eat B. food enough to eat
7、 C. enough food eating D. eat food enough39. He has not come back _he left. A. since B. for C. before D. until40. More new tall buildings _ in our city in the next few years. A will built B. was built C. has built D. Will be built 41. Stop _ about the traffic. Just think about what we can do to impr
8、ove it. A. Complain B. to complain C. complaining D. Complained42. _ to travel by boat on a hot summer night! A. How pleasant is B. What a pleasant it is C What pleasant it is D How pleasant it is 43. -Whats wrong with you, Eric? You look tired. - I _ to prepare for the final exam last night. A. pic
9、ked up B. woke up C. stayed up D. put up44. -Would you mind my sitting here? -_. A. Yes, sit down please. B. Yes, take it easy. C. No, of course not D. No, you cant take it45. - You won the first prize in t1he physical competition. -_. I made several terrible mistakes. A. I think so B. You must be j
10、oking C. You are welcome D. It doesnt matterIII. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once.(将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每次只能填一词) A. then B. protect C. Thanks to D. now E. Special One cool April 22nd morning, people started the day as usual. Yet it w
11、as not a normal day. Whats so special about April 22nd? The answer is simple. It is Earth Day. people all over the world celebrate this important day. The idea of having a _46_day to celebrate Earth began in 1960s. Life was very different _47_. Few people talked or even thought about the environment
12、. Most people had no idea how dirty air and water were. On April 22nd ,1970, twenty million Americans joins the first Earth Day activities. They showed that people did want to do something about the environment. Since then, laws have been passed to _48_ the air, water, land and animals. The vehicles
13、 such as cars and buses you ride in must pass tests to make sure they dont cause too much pollution. _49_ this law, cars today release about half as many bad chemicals as cars did back in 1970s. As a result, the air we breathe is cleaner than it once was. A. celebrate B. other C.no longer D.polluted
14、 E. another Rivers and lakes are also cleaner today than they were in 1970s. Its a good thing because they needed a lot of help. The Cuyahoga River in Ohio was so polluted that rubbish and oil on the river even caught fire! Today, the river is cleaner. It _50_ burns. Its healthy enough for birds, fi
15、sh and other animals. Now the celebration has spread to _51_ countries. More than 175 countries take part each year. In 2007, people in China paid much attention on a big problem. people were throwing away 27 million plastic bags a day! people had “Bye-bye Throw away Culture Week ”. They wanted ever
16、yone to see how _52_ it was to throw away so many plastic bags. In 2008, China passed new laws against them. Every April 22nd, millions get together to clean and protect Earth. They also _53_how far we have come. Our job is to put this knowledge to work. You can help keep our planet healthy too!IV.
17、Complete the sentence with the given words in their proper forms.(用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子)54. We took many_ when we travelled in Xinjiang last summer. (photo)55. After 30 years, his twin brothers sudden _ brought him a great surprise. (arrive)56. She doesnt like _ food in the market because its not fres
18、h. (freeze)57. In that factory, most workers are in their _. (thirty)58. You must get _ information if you want to do the work well. (far)59. It is said that the young boy can _ things more quickly than others. (memory)60. Without atmosphere, the Earth would be as cold and _ on the surface of the mo
19、on. (life)61. Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower is so _ that thousands of people from all over the country visit it every day. (attract)VII. Rewrite the following sentences as required (根据所给要求，改写下列句子，每空格限填一词)62. Sally has her violin lessons in her school every Friday. (改成否定句) Sally _ _ her violin les
20、sons in her school every Friday.63. Saint Claus hid the presents in the long stocking on Christmas by Saint Claus.(改为被动语态) The presents _ _ in the long stocking on Christmas by Saint Claus.64. My mother usually does online shopping twice a week. (对划线部分提问) _ _ does your mother usually do online shopp
21、ing?65. “Can you help me repair the bike” Mary asked Jack.Mary asked Jack _ he _ help her repair the bike.66. The box on the shelf is so heavy that the boy cant carry it. (改成简单句) The box on the shelf isnt _ _ for the boy to carry.67. We didnt go out for a week because it was raining heavily. (改成简单句)
22、 We didnt go out for a week because _ the _ rain.68. 300,00 ,the, if, company, would, him, pay, dollars, insurance, the, was, vase, stolen (连词成句) _Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写) VI. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)：A. Choose the best answer.(根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) Some people think only school children
23、do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If its hard for you to communicate with your parents , dont worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(代沟). Dont argue（争辩）with your parents. Dont
24、get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably wont consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you cant express yourself well if you are angry. Go some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If
25、you dont think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter. Try to reach a compromise(和解).Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michaels mother didnt agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argu
26、ed over it. But they finally came to a comprise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days. Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your re
27、lationship strong. Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understand your values might help them see your purposes in life. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happi
28、er person. It is worth having a try! 69. According to the passage who have a communication problem? A. parents and other people B. only school kids and their parents C. teachers and their students D. parents and children of all ages70. How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the
29、generation gap? A. five B. four C. three D. Two71. The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “_” A. set up B. remove C. pass D. get to 72. If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, youd better _. A. argue with them B. keep away from them C. Agree with them all the time
30、 D. Tell your parents what you care about 73. Why is it important to show love and respect to your parents in some situations? A. Because showing respect will keep your relationship strong. B. Because your parents will listen to you. C. Because you can get what you want to. D. Because it will show t
31、hat you are very clever.74. The best title for the passage is _. A. How to bridge the generation gap B. How to deal with family problems C. How to be good parents D. How to be a good child B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文) Scientist study the world and lea
32、rn about things using a process called the scientific method(方法). By asking important questions and _75_the answers, it is possible to make amazing discoveries! Sometimes a scientist is _76_ to answer his own questions, but if he has taken good notes another scientist may come along later who is abl
33、e to use new knowledge to answer it. When you use the scientific method to conduct an experiment, you start by making observation (观察) about something that_77_ you. Based on your observations, you make a hypothesis. This is using what you know to make a smart guess about what you think could happen.
34、 Then you are ready to begin your experiment. All during your experiment you take down notes, which are _78_ experiment date(资料). You constantly making observations during this time. You may make discoveries that cause you to improve your experiment as you go. Finally, you conclude your experiment a
35、nd begin to look over your notes to decide what it all means. Based on what you have learned, you make a final statement about _79_ your hypothesis (假设) was correct or not. You have to have reasons and evidence to support what you are saying. Using the scientific method can be difficult, but rewardi
36、ng. Because all the steps are organized in a process, the _80_ are more valid (可信的). When you provide observations as evidence to support what you are saying, your ideas are more likely to be accepted. 75. A. waiting for B. searching for C. worry about D. complaining about 76. A. unable B.sure C. re
37、ady D.surprised 77. A. hurts B. represents C.interests D. attacks 78. A.controlled B. arranged C.called D.carried 79. A.whether B.what C.how D.when 80. A.problem B. results C.services D. aimsC. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）； Children w
38、ith autism (孤独症) have difficulty with social skills and communication. They often act in limited and repeated ways and have what seem like u_81_ strong interests. Autism is more often seen in boys than girls. What causes it is not clear. Scientists are studying DNA and p_82_ environmental influences
39、. Doctors usually cannot confirm a diagnosis (确诊) of autism until a child is about three years old. Rebecca is a researcher at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Professor Landa wanted to find out what d_83_ in development might be seen earlier. She led a new study that observed 235 babies between 6 and
40、 36 months of age. “ At six months of age, when you lay your baby on their back and you pull them by the arms gently into a seated place, the babys head may nod back behind the shoulders, like poor head control. But that doesnt mean that the baby is going to have autism. It does mean the baby n_84_
41、to have some exercises to help their body get stronger. And when the babies strengthen their bodies, they are b_85_ able to play with toys and also with people, which will help them have better outcomes.” By the time a baby is one year old, signs of possible autism include difficulty in using words
42、and not looking eye-to-eye or reaching out to other people. By 14 months, the baby might smile less and use language less. However, professor Landa says these signs can be very small and their children might be missed d_86_ a short health exam. “Its important for parents to pay attention to their ch
43、ildrens development, and if they care about a childs development, they should listen to experts.” The earlier parents notice delays, she says, the sooner they can begin simple things that may help i_87_ their childrens development. For example, they can talk to the children about what they are doing
44、, give opinions when the children show them something, and play simple games that keep the childrens attention.D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Hiking(徒步行走) in the countryside is one of lifes simple and cheap pleasures. But is it safe? Sport writer Mark Waters consider the dangers.Imagine the
45、following. One day, Tom decided to take up hiking. Before going, he quickly looked at a map and decided that he could easily walk from the bus stop at Pak Tam Chung to the beach at Dai Long Wan. After walking for hours and hours under the hot sun, Tom started to feel sick. He reached for his water b
46、ut found that the bottle was empty. Then he smelt smoke and saw a fire. He called 999. However, he could not tell them where he was because he did not have a map. Think about it. Put yourself in Toms shoes. How could you stay away from the risks? One way is to learn the following common types of dan
47、ger well.1. Getting lost Bad weather is one of the reasons why some walkers get lost. However, the most common one is not having enough knowledge of the hiking route(路线). Always remember to bring a map and dont be too confident. Always choose a route that is right for you.2. Heat stroke (中暑) The sum
48、mer in Hong Kong is very hot and wet. Many hiker forget this and walk for too long in the midday heat. They become hot and feel weak. Dont forget it is necessary to drink 100 to 200 ml of water every 15 to 20 minutes.3. Accident Some of Hong Kongs paths are very dangerous and it is not unknown for h
49、ikers to fall. Never walk alone and always bring a map and a mobile phone with you.4. Hill fire Every year, over 10,000 hill fires take place in Hong Kong, hurting more than 600 people. Never light fires unless you are allowed to and , if you see a hill fire, stay cool, walk away and report it quick
50、ly.88. Is it hard to day that Hiking in the countryside is one of lifes simple and cheap pleasures? _89. In Marks opinion, is hiking in the countryside safe or dangerous? _90. Why couldnt Tom tell the police where he was? _91. What is the most common reason for people getting lost? _92. What will yo
51、u do if you see a hill fire according to the passage? _93. What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage? _VII. Writing (作文) 94. Write a letter in at least 60 words according to the given situation (根据所给情景写一份不少于60词的信) Suppose you are sara, you want to enter your ideal high school. Please wri
52、te a letter to recommend yourself. You can introduce your hobbies, personalities, studies, advantages and so on. (假设你是Sara，你想进入你理想的高级中学，请为自己写封自荐信， 你可以介绍你的兴趣爱好、个性特，不计入长、学业情况、优点等等。 注意：1. 开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数 2. 短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分）Dear Sir,Im writing to recommend (推荐) myself to you, _Im eager to
53、enter this school. I strongly believe that Im the student you are looking for.Sincerely,Sara KEY:26-45 AABBC DCCBB ABAAD CDCCC 46-53 EABC CBDA54-61 photos arrival frozen thirties further memorize lifeless attractive62-68 doesnt have; were hidden; How often; whether/if could; light enough; of heavy69-74 DBDAA75-80 BACCB B81-87 unusual; possible; differences; needs; better; during; improve89-略8