1、永清辖区2015年（下）九年级英语半期测试题第一部分 听力理解（满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，从题中所给的3个选项中选出与其意思相符的图片。每段对话读一遍。1. Whats Jim doing now?A. B. C. 2. What does Katrina advise Hector to do?A. B. C. 3. What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. B. C. 4. Where is Jeff going this weekend?A. B. C. 5. Whats the sign about？A
2、. B. C. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面4段对话，从题中所给的3个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段材料，回答第67小题。6. What party are they going to have?A. A birthday party.B. A New Years party.C. A welcome party.7. When are they going to have the party?A. On Thursday night.B. On Saturday night.C. On Sunday night.听下面一段材料，回答第89小题。8. Wh
3、at was Ben doing when the earthquake happened?A. He was watching TV. B. He was taking a walk. C. He was playing computer games.9. Where was Kitty when the earthquake happened?A. At home.B. In the park.C. On the street.听下面一段材料，回答第1012小题。10. What does the man want to buy?A. Some books.B. Some food.C.
4、Some clothes.11. After taking the first turning on the right, which road is the man on?A. Shengli Road.B. Taiping Road.C. Liaohe Road.12. What is across from the supermarket?A. A school.B. A bank.C. A post office.听下面一段材料，回答第1315小题。13. Who does the girl buy a gift for? A. Her friend.B. Her father.C.
5、Her mother.14. What gift does the girl decide to buy?A. A CD.B. A camera.C. A radio. 15. How much is the gift? A. 12 yuan.B. 15 yuan.C. 20 yuan.听下面一段独白，回答第1620小题。16. How often does Jack play computer games? A. Never B. Often C. Sometimes 17. Where do people do bad things? A. On TV B. On the Internet
6、 C. In computer games.18. What did the children use to do in the past? A. Run in the open air and play football. B. Sit in front of the computer C. Didnt talk to anyone19. What does Betty use the computer to do? A. Play computer games B. Read novels C. Make friends20. How many students are mentioned
7、? A.3 B.4 C.5第二部分 英语知识运用（一）（共两节，满分25分）第一节. 单项选择（10分）21._ clever boy he is! A.How B.What C.How a D.What a22 -What do you think of Mr. Green? -I find _ difficult to work with him. A. this B. that C. him D. It23. I think _cars we drive, _pollution our city will have. A. the fewer; the less B. the fewes
8、t; the least C. the few; the little D. fewer; less24. Kate, can I use your dictionary? I want to _ a new word. A. look up B. look for C.make up D. end up 25. I like my students and I_ being a teacher. A.pay attention to B. take pride in C. get along with D. make a decision26.The old man lives _, but
9、 he never feels _. A.alone;alone B.lonely;lonely C.lonely;alone D.alone;lonely27.Mo Yan is famous _ an excellent writer.And China is famous _ culture. A.for;as B.as;for C.as;as D.for;for28.-How does Jack usually go to school? -He _ ride a bike, but now he _there to lose weight. A.used to; is used to
10、 walk B. was used to; is used to walking C. was used to; is used to walk D. used to; is used to walking29. Leo was late for class.So he _ clean the classroom after school. A.made B.made to C.was made D.was made to 30. I didnt understand _, so I raised my hand to ask. A.what my teacher says B.what do
11、es my teacher say C.what my teacher said D.what did my teacher say第二节 完形题空 （15分） Many books have been written about“the art of giving”. And we also know that its hard to give people a gift, 31 a personal one. If we want to make it better, we should understand who you will give the gift to and their
12、likes and 32 . As is often the case, some little kids think they dont get enough gifts 33 some old people think they get too many gifts. Different people like different kinds of gifts. Some presents are never too 34 .For example, when a little child just gives his or her mother a leaf from a tree, i
13、t is enough to make her very 35 . Gift giving is different in different 36 . Here are some of their likes. In Japan,people sometimes give special gifts. But they are not opened. Later, the same gift may be given away to someone 37 , because many people have enough things and dont want 38 gifts thems
14、elves. In Canada, a tree can help remember 39 . In the USA, some people ask their families and friends to give money to charity instead of buying them gifts. In Sweden, doing something for someone is the best gift. People dont need to 40 too much money. Instead, making a meal for him or her is enoug
15、h. To make things 41 , some people would rather just give money. In some cultures, however, 42 money can make people uncomfortable.“When someone gives me money, it just makes me think theyre being 43 ,”says John Wilson.“In England, we have a saying: Its the thought that counts. When someone gives me
16、 money, I feel they dont think it about at all. I prefer to receive a gift 44 has some thought behind it.”Different people have very different thoughts 45 this subject! So maybe the art of giving is difficult! What do you think?31. A. Specially B. Especially C. commonly D. usually32. A. displays B.
17、disadvantages C. Disagreements D. dislikes33. A. while B. when C. as D. if34. A. same B. similar C. small D. huge35. A. lonely B. happy C. sad D. angry36. A. cities B. towns C.provinces D. countries37. A. else B. other C. Another D. elses 38. A. too much B. much too C. too many D. many too39. A. a c
18、hild B. a person C. a guide D. a chef40. A. spend B.take C. cost D. make41. A. more difficult B. easy C. difficult D. easier42. A. using B. giving C. receiving D. fetching43. A.crazy B. clever C. lazy D. humorous44. A. that B. what C. where D. who45. A. to B. on C. up D. in第三部分 阅读理解。（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分
19、30分）(A)Dick lived in England. One day in January he said to his wife, Im going to fly to New York next week because Ive got some work there. Where are you going to stay there? his wife asked. I dont know yet. Dick answered. Please send me your address from there in a telegram (电报), his wife said. Al
20、l right, Dick answered. He flew to New York on January 31st and found a nice hotel in the center of the city. He put his things in his room and then he sent his wife a telegram. He put the address of his hotel in it.In the evening he didnt have any work, so he went to a cinema. He came out at nine o
21、clock and said, Now Im going back to my hotel and have a nice dinner.He found a taxi (出租车) and the driver said, Where do you want to go? But Dick didnt remember the name and address of his hotel. Which hotel are my things in? he said, And what am I going to do tonight? But the driver of the taxi did
22、 not know. So Dick got out and went into a post office. There he sent his wife another telegram, and in it he wrote, Please send me my address at this post office.Choose the right answer46. Dick flew to New York because _.A. he went there for a holiday B. he had work thereC. he went there for sights
23、eeing (观光) D. his home was there47. Why did his wife want a telegram from him?A. Because she didnt know his address yetB. Because she wanted to go to New York, tooC. Because she might send him another telegramD. Because she couldnt leave her husband by himself in New York48. Where did Dick stay in N
24、ew York?A. In a office. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant. D. At his friends house.49. Which of the following is not true?A. Dick stayed at a nice hotel in the center of the city.B. Dick didnt work on the first night of his arrival.C. Dick forgot to send his wife a telegram.D. Dick wanted to go back
25、 to his hotel in a taxi.(B) Welcome to Jiulong hotel and we will do all we can to make you stay an enjoyable one. We hope you will find the following useful to you.Meal timesBreakfast 7:30 9:30 am Lunch 12:00 2:00 pmAfternoon tea 4:00 5:30 pmDinner 7:00 9:15 pmTea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches can b
26、e brought to your rooms from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks in your rooms can be used at any time. Room cleaning The waiters will clean the room if you leave the room at any time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.ValuablesPlease put your valuables in our safe (
27、保险箱), or we cant be responsible (负责的) for your loss.LeavingIf you want to leave, please tell us before 6:30 pm of the day. Or you will have to pay for another day.AttentionTo make sure of other peoples good rest, turn down the radio or the TV after 11:00 pm.50. The hotel serves the following foods i
28、n rooms EXCEPT . A. coffee B. cakes C. candy D. cold drinks51. The underlined word “valuables” means “” in Chinese. A. 贵重物品 B. 行李 C. 随身物品 D. 包裹52. If youre about to leave, you should tell the hotel before _of the day so as not to pay for another day. A. 10:00 am B. 4:00 pm C. 6:30 pm D. 11:00 pm 53.
29、 You should after 11:00 pm. A. watch TV B. turn down the TV C. clean your room D. turn off the radio(C) Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a rich family. The family was rude and refused to let the angles stay in the guest room. Instead the angels were given a space in the
30、 cold basement (地下室). As they made their bed on the hard floor, the old angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. When the young angel asked why, the old angel replied, “Things arent always what they seem.” The next night the pair came to rest at a house of a very poor but very friendly farmer a
31、nd his wife. After sharing little food they had, the couple let the angels sleep in their bed. They had a good sleep. When the sun came up the next morning, the angels found the farmer and his wife in tears. Their only cow died in the field. The younger angel was very angry and asked the older angel
32、. “How could this happen? Why didnt you watch out for the cow? The first man had everything, yet you watched over his house.” she said, “The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you didnt help.” “Things arent always what they seem,” the old angel replied. “When we stayed
33、 in the basement, I noticed that gold was stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so miserly and unwilling to share his good fortune, I asked God if I could seal (密封) the wall so he couldnt find it. Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed, the angel of death came for his wife. I
34、asked God if the angel could take the cow instead. Things arent always what they seem.” 54. Why did the older angel repair the hole for the rich family? A. Because she wanted to save the gold in it for the rich. B. Because the basement was too cold to stay in. C. Because she didnt want the rich man
35、to find the gold in it. D. Because she thought she should always be ready to help others.55. The young angel was very angry because _.A. the older angel killed the farmers cow B. the rich man gave them a bad place to live C. the angle of death took the cow away D. the older angel treated the two fam
36、ilies unfairly55. The meaning of the underlined word “miserly” is _. A. 贪婪的 B. 吝啬的 C. 好客的 D. 悲惨的56. The reader tries to tell us _.A. angles are always to help the poor B. sometimes things arent always what they seem C. everyone should be ready to help others D. the young should always learn from the
37、 old(D) In most situations, light helps us see. But nowadays humans are using too much of it so that it is in fact a kind of pollution. When it comes to looking at the night sky, too much light makes it difficult for us to watch some of lifes most wonderful sights: stars, planets and even galaxies(星
38、系). According to scientific research, about 2, 500 stars can be seen by the human eye without using any special equipment(设备). But because of light pollution, you can only see 200 to 300 stars from todays countryside, and no more than ten stars from a city. In most big cities, people cannot see the
39、sky filled with stars like they did in their childhood. Light pollution affects more than just our view of sky. Research shows that lots of nighttime light can harm wildlife, too. When birds fly to another place over cities, they sometimes get lost by the brightness and fly in circles(圈) until they
40、drop from tiredness. Sea turtles(海龟) need dark beaches for laying eggs, but they cant find their ideal places because of those bright lights.Too much light at night may even affect human health, but scientists are not sure of that. They are still learning more. In order to prevent things from going
41、worse, governments and some organizations are working to reduce light pollution. Many cities and towns have taken action to reduce the use of lights at night. Lights are used only when and where they are truly needed. They also shine lights down at the ground instead of up into the sky and use lower
42、 brightness levels. Hopefully, in the near future, humans can enjoy the clear and beautiful sky again and all the wildlife will live a peaceful and undisturbed life, too.57.Many cities and towns are taking actions reduce the use of light at night mainly to_.Aavoid much light pollution Bmake sure of
43、cities safetyClet you count the number of stars Dsave the electricity 58. Why does the writer think that too much light is a kind of pollution?A. Because there are fewer and fewer stars. B. Because human health has been affected. C. Because too much light is a waste of energy. D. Because some of the
44、 wildlife can be harmed.59. Which of the following is NOT mentioned (提到) in this passage?A. The problems that light pollution has caused.B. The reason why humans use too much light.C. The ways that light pollution can be reduced.D. The reason why fewer stars can be seen than before.60. Which of the
45、following is true according to the passage?A. There are about 2,500 stars in the sky.B. Humans want to do nothing to reduce light pollution.C. Sea turtles always get lost and die from tiredness.D. Something has been done to reduce light pollution.(E) How do you remember the way to your house? Where
46、do dreams come from? 62 . A British scientist showed that sleep can improve ones memory. Its not a dream for students to study when they sleep. In fact, your brain is working day and night. If you learn words before bed, a certain part of your brain may help you to remember the words while you sleep
47、. 63 . It might make a person more talented(有才能的).There are more interesting things about the brain. 64 . Just two bananas can give the brain enough energy to work for a whole day. According to some scientists, yawning（打哈欠）keeps your brain “cool”, which makes us think quicker. 65 : Eat healthy food.
48、 Get a lot of playtime or exercise. Dont drink or smoke.Use your brain a lot. A. Here are some pieces of advice to keep a good brain. B. It is your brain (大脑) that does these things. C. Your brain uses less energy than a fridge light. D. Whats more, another scientist in the USA found that there was
49、a “talent button(按钮)” in the human brain.第四部分 英语知识运用（二）从方框中选择单词，填入短文空格内，使短文意思正确、通顺，再将其适当形式填入短文后的横线上。每次限用一次。（15）While walk surprise necessary foot back care why forget both Sorry is a word that people in Britain often say in their daily life. One day while I was _66_ on the street, a young man ran by
50、 hurriedly, brushing (轻擦) against my handbag. He continued his way, but turned 67 and said sorry to me. Even in a rush, he didnt 68 to say sorry. One day, after I bought some bananas, the shopkeeper was passing me the change, but I wasnt ready for it and a coin dropped onto the ground. Sorry, Madam,
51、 he said 69 bending（弯腰） to pick it up. I was 70 why he said sorry to me. Another time, I stepped on a mans 71 at the entrance to a cinema. At the same time, we 72 said sorry. Slowly, I got to know that when something unpleasant happens in daily life, the British dont 73 much about who is wrong. If s
52、omeone is in trouble, a sorry is always 74 . Perhaps that is 75 I seldom see people quarrel on the buses or streets in Britain. 66. _ 67._ 68._ 69._ 70._71._ 72._ 73._ 74._ 75._ 第五部分 写作（30分） 第一节 阅读表达（10分） 阅读下面短文并回答问题（请注意词数要求） The World Wide Web（www.万维网）turned 26 years old on March 12th. It has becom
53、e a very important part in our daily lives. We cant imagine living without the web, the short form of the World Wide Web. In 1989, a British engineer named Tim Berners-Lee came up with the idea of the Web. It is a group of “pages” of information that are connected to each other around the world. Tha
54、t is the very beginning of the Web. Since then, the Web has greatly changed the way people live. With a click(点击)of a mouse we can read news, buy things, make friends and learn anything were interested in. Now, 26 years after its birth, how will the Web influence life in the future? Scientists belie
55、ve there are both advantages and disadvantages. A growing Web will help build “better relationships” between different cultures. Also in the future, everyday items could be connected to the Web. We could share plenty of information to make our daily lives more convenient. So one day in the future, y
56、our front door could send you a message. “Dear sir, everyone has left the house, but I m still open!” But scientists warn us that if we share personal information on the Internet it could get into the wrong hands.“Its not wise to spend a whole day in front of the screen. People need to get close to
57、nature and enjoy the sun. Never be controlled by the Internet.” said Berners-Lee.76. How old is the World Wide Web?(No more than 3 words)_77. Who came up with the idea of the Web?(No more than 6words)_78. What can we do by clicking a mouse according to the passage?(No more than 14 words)_79. Will th
58、e Web influence life in the future?(No more than 3 words)_80. What could happen if we share personal information on the Internet?(No more than 7 words)_第二节 书面表达(20分) 假如你是李华，你的美国笔友对中国的传统节日“春节”非常感兴趣。现在请你用英文写一篇电子邮件，向他介绍春节。1. 要点包括：节日简介、节日准备、节日活动、意义与感受等；2. 词数要求：80词以上；3. 提示词: traditional, clean up, do som
59、e shopping, set off firecrackers, Lucky money, get together. 4. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Tom,Im very glad to tell you something about our Chinese Spring Festival. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Yours,Li Hua 永清辖区2015年下学期九年级英语半期测试题参考答案第一部分：听力理解1-5 CABCA 6-10 BCABB 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 BCACB 第二部分：英语知识运用（一）
60、21-25 DDAAB 26-30 DBDDC 31-35 BDACB 36-40 DACBA 41-45 DCCAB第三部分：阅读理解：46-50 BABCC 51-55 ACBCD 56-60 BBADB 61-65 DBDCA第四部分：英语知识运用（二）66. walking 67.back 68.forget 69. while 70. surprised71. feet 72.both 73.care 74.necessary 75.why第五部分：写作第一节 阅读表达76. 26 years old77. A British engineer named Tim Berners-Lee78. We can read news, buy things, make friends and learn anything were interested in.79. Yes, it will.80. It could get into the wrong hands.第二节 书面表达（略）
