江苏省常州市2018届九年级英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、江苏省常州市2018届九年级英语下学期期中试题注意事项：1、本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。试卷满分为90分，考试时间为100分钟。2、请将答案全部填写在答题纸相应的位置上，在本试卷上答题无效。第卷（选择题共48分）一、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1.Changzhou is _fast developing city. Do you think so? Yes. What _ different Changzhou we can see now!A. a, a B. the, a C. a, the

2、D. the, the2. Why are you so worried? Ive lost the watch _ my dad bought me on my birthday. A. what B. who C. whose D. which3. The movie _ for about 5 minutes, so lets see the next one. A. has been onB. has startedC. startedD. began4.The 90-minute documentary, Amazing China（厉害了，我的国）, opened in theat

3、ers nationwide _ March 2, and similar to_- if not all - of the popular films, it arouses(激发) Chinese pride from deep inside.A.in, some B. on, more C. on, most D. in, much5._ wonderful speech on better education Wang Yuan from TFboys gave at the UN conference in January, 2018!A. HowB. WhatC. What aD.

4、 What an6. Sandy is taking the chairs away because they _ too much room.A. take off B. pick up C. stand up D. take up7. Bob didnt get up _ his mother _ this morning.A. until; woke him upB. until; woke up himC. after; woke him upD. after; woke up him8. More and more couples would rather _ a second ba

5、by _ their first child can feel less lonely. A. to have; in order toB. have; in order toC. to have; so thatD. have; so that9.She asks the teacher _.A. if our spacecraft are too slow to carry large numbers of people to Mars at presentB. why will food be in the form of pills on MarsC. what do people d

6、o to prevent themselves from floating off into space D. she wants to move to Mars in the future10. I will go to Shanghai Disneyland with my parents this summer holiday. _! A. My pleasure B. Have a nice tripC. All right D. Congratulations二、完形填空（共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Su

7、dha Chandran, a well-known dancer from India, had to have her right leg cut after a car accident. She was also 11 on her career path. Though the accident brought her bright career to a 12 , she didnt give up. In the 13 months that followed, Sudha met a doctor who developed a man-made rubber 14 fille

8、d with sponge (海绵). So 15 she wanted to go back to dance after she was fitted with her new leg. Sudha knew that she believed in herself and could realize her dream, so she began her courageous journey back to the world of dancing - 16 to walk, turn, jump, balance, bend, stretch, twist, twirl. After

9、every recital (独舞) she would ask her dad about her performance. You 17 have a long way to gowas the answer she used to get in return. In January 1984, Sudha made a historic 18 by giving a public recital in Bombay. She performed in such a great success that it moved everyone to tears and this 19 push

10、ed her to the highest position again. That evening when she asked her dad the 20 question, he didnt say anything. He just touched her feet as praise. Sudhas comeback was so moving that a film producer 21 to make the story into a hit film（热门电影）. When someone asked Sudha how she managed to dance again

11、, she said quite simply, You dont need feet to dance. 22 is impossible in this world. If you have the will to win, you can achieve anything. 11. A. taken off B. cut off C. kept off D. put off 12. A. top B. level C. point D. stop 13. A. unforgettable B. different C. painful D. dangerous 14. A. flower

12、 B. leg C. gift D. box 15. A. strangely B. lonely C. strongly D. heavily 16. A. learning B. remembering C. wanting D. starting 17. A. yet B. ever C. also D. still 18. A. change B. movement C. comeback D. promise 19. A. story B. performance C. decision D. accident 20. A. same B. new C. normal D. stra

13、nge 21. A. allowed B. had C. refused D. decided 22. A. NothingB. Anything C. Something D. Everything三、阅读理解（共13小题；每小题2分，满分26分）阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAnts Everywhere!You can find ants in lots of different places. You can find them in the grass and dirt in your yard. You can find them on

14、trees and in your home.Ants can be different colors. They can be black, brown, red, green, or yellow. Ants have two antennae(触须) that they use to touch and smell.What Do Ants Look Like?Ants are insects. Their bodies have three parts, and they have six strong legs. Some ants have large, strong jaws.

15、They use their jaws to cut food and to fight.Ants can be tiny or large. Some big ants are as large as a paper clip. Ants are very strong for their size.Groups of AntsMost ants build nests under or on tops of the ground. Different ants in the nest have different jobs. The queen ant lays all the eggs.

16、 Some worker ants take care of the eggs and baby ants. Some worker ants get food. Soldier ants guard the nest.23. Which words describe what an ant can look like? A. as large as a paper clipB. as blue as the skyC. as big as a persons footD. as clever as a fox24. What do ants probably do with their an

17、tennae?A. To lay eggs.B. To cut food.C. To touch and smell.D. To fight.25. How is the queen ants job different from the jobs of other ants?A. The queen gets the food.B. The queen guards the nest.C. The queen lays the eggs.D. The queen looks after the baby ants.BField Trip DayOn Friday, May 16, our c

18、lass will take a field trip to North Park Zoo. The zoo has lions, elephants and other interesting animals. Many of the animals we have been studying will be there for us to closely examine.Our class will be divided into six teams. Each team will have five students and one leader. What You Need to Kn

19、owThe cost is $1.00 for students to enter the zoo. We will leave the school at 9:00 a . m. and return at 2:30 p. m.On the morning of the trip, the students will be divided into teams. One student from each team will receive a camera. The camera person will take pictures of the team, the animals, and

20、 other fun sights at the zoo.All members should wear blue shirts. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because we will be walking all day. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. We will have a picnic at the park inside the zoo. Bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit and a drink, for later in th

21、e day.When we are at the zoo, always remain with your team. Do not leave the team without asking permission from the team leader.Feeding the AnimalsThe ONLY animals that students are allowed to feed are those in the Childrens Zoo. Special food can be bought at the zoo for 25 cents and given to these

22、 animals. Do not feed your lunch to them. It is not food for the animals.26. Every student taking part in this field trip should_.A. spend at least $1.00 B. carry a cameraC. draw pictures of the animals D. arrive at the zoo at 9:00 a. m.27. In the Childrens Zoo, students can _. A. move freely B. fee

23、d the animals C. enjoy their lunch D. get special food for free28. What type of writing is this text? A. A news report B. An announcement (通告) C. An introduction to a zoo D. A photo competition guideCNowadays, we are having a much busier life, and we are using our eyes more than ever before. So we o

24、ften have tired eyes after a days work or study. Here are some good methods of protecting eyes against tiredness to keep them healthy.POSTURE (坐姿） Get into the habit of paying attention to the way you sit. Try to stick to the proper posture that doctors suggest.HELPFUL PICTURES There are some specia

25、l pictures online that can help relax your eyes. You may download such pictures to your computer or smart phone. When there is nothing far away you can look at to relax your eyes, you can use one of these pictures. A picture with something like a tunnel（隧道）in it is quite popular. Try to look as far

26、into the tunnel as you can for 30 seconds（秒）. Do you feel better?BREAKSThe 20-20-20 rule: take a break from the screen every 20 minutes for 20 seconds and look at something 20 feet (about 6 meters) away.EYE EXERCISESStep 1. Sitting comfortably, imagine there is a clock in front of you and turn your

27、eyes up to 12 oclock. Pause (停顿) for a second, and then lower your eyes to 6 oclock. Pause again, and then repeat this step 10 times. Complete the exercise by cupping your hands over your eyes for a few seconds, letting them rest in the darkness.Step 2.Look at something on the right, Keep your eyes

28、on it and slowly turn your head to the left as far as possible. Then do the same thing on the left. Repeat the exercise a couple of times.Step 3. Hold your finger in front of your nose and keep looking at it. Slowly move the finger towards yourself as close as you can without losing focus(焦点). Then

29、look outside the window as far as possible. Repeat this several times. SPORTSTable tennis is about a small ball traveling at high speed-the best sport to train your eyes and relax the muscles(肌肉) in and around the eyes. Other sports like tennis, badminton and kite flying are also great for relaxing

30、tired eyes.29. Which of the following methods of protecting eyes is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Having the proper posture. B. Looking at something green.C. Following the 20-20-20 rule. D. Playing some kinds of sports.30. What does the underlined word them refer to(指代)?A. Your eyes. B. Your hands

31、. C. The doctors. D. The exercises.31. As for eye exercises, which of the following is TRUE?A. In Step l, you must have a large clock in front of you. B. In Step 2, you should turn left when you look to the right.C. In Step3, you should move your finger as far as you can.D. After finishing each step

32、, you should repeat it a few times.DAccording to a recent study, there are about 70,000 blind children in Indonesia. Among them, 60 percent were not born blind. Iyehezkiel Parudani is one of them, who lost his eyesight by accident at age six. He now teaches English to blind students at the Pajajaran

33、 Special School. Iyehezkiel Parudani says learning English can help blind people feel better about themselves. “By learning English, they can be an English teacher, a translator, and a tour guide.” Students read using Braille (盲文). To write, they use special tools, too.Iyehezkiel Parudani says blind

34、 people should not let their physical disability (残疾) influence their dreams. In 2008, he got a chance to study at the University of Texas. Two years later, he got a Masters degree in course development there.“In the US, if I go to the university to study, I can get everything like e-books, Braille

35、books. Here in Indonesia, you know, its difficult to find a reference book in e-book or in Braille. We have to make it ourselves. In the US, I can move wherever I want because everything designed is really accessible for people with blindness.”Eha Lestari, one of his star students, says learning Eng

36、lish has changed her life. She has already traveled to the US with the help of an Indonesia-U.S. program. “I study English because I love English very much. I want to be a translator because I want to go to the other countries and then I want to meet some people from around the world.”Like her class

37、mates, Eha loves to sing. Here, music is part of daily life. Even the students who do not study English can sing some American pop songs, such as Stand By Me. “Stand by me. Please stand, stand by me. Stand by me.,”Iyehezkiel Parudani says the song has special meaning to the students. In our life, we

38、 need other persons. You have to stand by me. Without you standing by me, Im meaningless.”32. According to what Iyehezkiel says, learning English can help blind students to .A. have more chances to get jobs B. visit English-speaking countriesC. get a masters degree easily D. read Braille books quick

39、ly33. The underlined word accessible in the third paragraph might mean .A. fun to use B. easy to reachC. hard to breakD. safe to choose34. From the last two paragraphs. we can infer (推断) that the students .A. sang songs side by side B. achieved their dreamsC. had a meaningless life D. needed help fr

40、om others35. The best title for the passage may be .A. A Blind Girl Learning English B. Blind Children Singing SongsC. A Blind Man Teaching English D. Blind Teachers Living by Me第卷（非选择题 共42分）四、阅读表达（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后的表格中填入恰当的单词，每空一词。What do we really mean by being open? Being open is

41、 a kind of invitation to others to come in, to speak and to share. It is important in letting others get to know how we think and feel. In this way we will be understood and accepted by others. If we arent open with others, we wont fully believe in ourselves or others.Here are a few ways for you to

42、be more open. First, make your outside behavior the same with your inside feelings and thoughts. Second, share how you really feel about something instead of just opinions. Third, try to change your questions into statements(陈述句) and talk in the first person so that people will understand you more e

43、asily. For example, you might say, “I feel happy that youre here,” instead of, “Are you glad that youre here?” Finally, try not to say, “I dont know.” This usually means I dont want to think about it any more.Remember also that it is not suitable to be open with everyone in every situation. You may

44、want to be more open with close friends, but not with people you dont know well, because you are not sure how someone else will use what they know about you. Besides, some people may not be used to too much openness. If we say everything we feel or think to them, they will feel very uncomfortable at

45、 times.In all, being open is a good way for us to get on well with other people, but wed better keep the balance between being open and not being too open.Why to be open 36 others to come in, to speak and to share. Others will understand and accept us if they get to know our thoughts and feelings He

46、lp us to fully believe in ourselves or others. 37 to be open Make outside behavior the same as your inside feelings and thoughts. Try to share your 38 feelings. Make statements instead of 39 and use the first person. Avoid saying “I dont know.”Suggestions Dont be too open with people you dont know w

47、ell. Too much openness may make some people feel uncomfortable 40 五、词汇（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）A）根据句子意思，用括号中所给词的正确形式填空，每空填一词。41.He has made (rapid) progress in his studies with his teachers help than last year.42. I dont know what kind of computer to buy. Could you give me some (suggest).43.Lots of parents

48、become (patient) as their children grow up because of their bad marks and rude behaviour sometimes.44. Its (probable) the best film I have ever seen.B）根据句意及汉语提示，写出各单词的正确形式，每空填一词。45. Most people like to read about news (凭借) the Internet . 46. Lu Xun is considered as one of the best writers of the (二十

49、) century.47. All the (乘客) names were written in bright red on the notice board.48. He (搁置) all his work aside and started to play with his daughter六、用括号内所给动词的正确形式填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）49.-Sue, can I borrow your book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? -Sorry, I _ (lend) it to Jerry.50. Stop (regret) what yo

50、u have lost. Cheer up and I believe you will make it someday.51. Thecleanwater_(provide)forthepeopleinthedisasterareasassoonasitarrives. 52.- Why not show the book A brief story of Time by the greatest scientist Stephen Hawking to your classmates? - Of course I have. I myself (show) them in the firs

51、t class.53. - Since I have spent so much time playing computer games these days, I would rather work harder than before (pass) the exam. - Well, I hope so. 七、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题；每小题1.5分，满分9分）54. 听说你对我们的服务不满意，我感到很抱歉。Im sorry to hear that you_. 55. 除了接受这份礼物，这个小女孩别无选择，是吗？The little girl _, _? 56.我们的学校旅行由于恶

52、劣天气已经被取消了吗？_the bad weather?57.这本书标志着他成功的职业生涯的开始。This book _ career. 58.我们所有人都知道注意每个细节是有必要的。All of us know that _. 59.谁是我们镇上第一个拥有机器人的人？Who _? 八、书面表达（共1题；满分15分）你班同学王平入校以来在同学和老师的帮助下进步显著，被学校评为“进步之星”，请你用英语写一篇短文介绍他。内容提示见下表简介认识快三年， 同龄，幽默、自信以前对学业没兴趣，经常玩手机现在严格要求自己，和同学相处融洽，积极参加各类活动感想注意事项：1. 短文须包括表格中所有提示内容，要求

53、语句通顺、意思连贯；2. 表格中“感想”一栏须用2-3句话展开合理想象，做适当发挥；3. 词数不少于90个，开头部分已给出，不计入总词数。My classmate Wang Ping is chosen to be “Star of Progress” in our school because _九年级调研测试英语参考答案及评分标准一、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1-5 A D A C C 6-10 D A D A B二、完形填空（共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分）11-15 B D C B C 16-20 A D C B A 21-22 D A三、阅读理解（共13小题；

54、每小题2分，满分26分）23-25 A C C 26-28 A B B29-31 B A D 32-35 A B D C四、阅读表达（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）36. Invite 37. How/Ways 38. real 39. questions 40. sometimes五、词汇（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）41.rapider 42.suggestions 43.impatient 44.probably45. through 46.twentieth 47. passengers 48.laid六、用括号内所给动词的正确形式填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）49. h

55、ave lent 50. regretting 51. will be provided 52. showed 53. to pass七、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题；每小题1.5分，满分9分）54. Im sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with our service. 55. The little girl had no choice but to accept the gift/present, didnt she? 56. Has our school trip been cancelled/canceled because of

56、the bad weather?57.This book marked the beginning of his successful career. 58. All of us know that it is necessary to pay attention to every detail . 59. Who is the first person to own/have a robot in our town? 八、书面表达（共1题；满分15分）：My classmate Wang Ping is chosen to be the “Star of Progress” in our s

57、chool because he has made great progress since he came to this school. I have known him for nearly three years and he is of my age. He is humorous and confident. But in the past he was crazy about playing computer games and had no interest in schoolwork. His parents were worried about him. With the

58、help of the classmates and teachers, he has changed a lot. He is now strict with himself and gets along/on well with his classmates. He takes an active part in all kinds of activities and also, he did better in all his subjects.I think Wang Ping is the person I should learn from. Trying our best to make progress is what we students should do every day.