江苏省南通市崇川区田家炳中学2022-2023学年九年级下学期英语开学考试（含答案）

九年级英语试卷
第一卷（选择题，共90分）
一、听力部分（略）
二、单项选择 (本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
21. ________ six-minute cartoon Reflex tells the story of Biance, ________Disney’s first plus-size female character.
A. the; 不填 B. The; the C. A; a D. A; 不填
22. Although he didn’t say anything, his silence was ________ his reply.
A. as good as B. as equal as C. as well as D. as same as
23. --- ________ great progress he has made during the last few months!
--- Yes. That’s all because of his hard work.
A. How B. What C. What a D. How a
24. Ants are ________ little insects, but they have ________ much power if they work in groups.
A. so; so B. so; such C. such; such D. such; so
25. --- What do you think of the music
--- Oh, excellent. It is worth ________ a second time.
A. to listen B. to listen to C. listening D. listening to
26. --- What’s the secret of no myopia (近视) in Wantang Primary School in Yunnan
--- A teacher ar the school says that each student is ________ to play outdoors for over 3 hours a day.
A. required B. reported C. respected D. repeated
27. You didn’t know how much difficulty we had ________ the problem within a week.
A. solve B. solved C. solving D. to solve
28. ________ you can sleep well, you will lose the ability to focus, plan and stay energetic after one or two nights.
A. Because B. Unless C. If D. When
29. In the comedy, the actors were given no script and had to ________ stories by themselves at once.
A. take up B. make up C. set up D. put up
30. With the release (释放) of the COVID-19 prevention and control, ________ people have gone to Sanya for winter, and the number of visitors ________ growing rapidly these days.
A. a great deal of; is B. a great deal of; are C. a great number of; is D. a great number of; are
31. --- What should we pay attention ________ ourselves against crime
--- I think we need to guard against any possible danger around us.
A. to protect B. to protecting C. to to protect D. to to protecting
32. --- Excuse me, when can we play badminton at the court
--- ________ next week.
A. Not until it’s repaired B. Until it repairs
C. Until it will repair D. Not until it will be repaired
33. --- ________ is crazy about travelling.
--- Exactly. The photos about their trips are often seen on their WeChat moments.
A. Both Nick and his brother B. Neither Nick nor his brother
C. Not only Nick but also his brother D. Either Nick or his brother
34. --- Why did Miss Chen look so worried when we saw her
--- Because she wondered ________.
A. Where did the other students go B. that the policeman would come
C. What her students have done D. If her students were safe after the illness
35. --- Wow, I never think about travelling to Mars alone.
--- ________.
A. Neither do I. B. I think so. C. So have I. D. Neither have I.
二、完形填空 (本题共15小题；每小题1题，满分15分)
When I was a young boy growing in North Dakota, my grandparents were farmers. And I remember the huge garden that my grandma 36 . I promise you it was about 4,000 square meters. Well, 37 seemed that way to me! She looked after the garden all by hand, with a hoe (锄头) and some water. Each spring the garden took 38 from cold flat (平的) ground. Grandma changed the ground through much hard work into rows of hills ready for 39 .
I especially remember helping Grandma plant potatoes. Grandma had 40 potatoes the year before. She stored them with the rest of the harvest in the outside cellar (地窖), where vegetables were kept safely all 41 . When spring came, we cut the potatoes and planted each piece into a hill of soil in the garden. I thought we should never 42 the end of the planting work even though everybody was helping!
Before long the garden became fully 43 because of sunny days, warmer temperatures and rain. 44 , it needed lots of hoeing and watering by Grandma and her helper to have a harvest. It provided vegetables throughout the summer, until the final 45 when cold weather set in.
By the time Thanksgiving dinner 46 , the ground at my grandparent’s farm often would be covered with snow and we’d be 47 for a long winter. Warm inside the house, around the dining table, we looked through windows at bare tree branches in the 48 garden. Our whole family would 49 potatoes and other vegetables from the garden. And of course wonderful pumpkin pie… I can even smell it now! It’s amazing how a pumpkin pie can make me remember the days of family reunion, and how that warmth 50 in my heart.
Obviously, as time goes by, there’s always something simple but sweet in life, which lasts long and stays new.
36. A. shared B. found C. borrowed D. owned
37. A. at most B. at least C. at first D. at last
38. A. cover B. room C. shape D. power
39. A. moving B. watering C. giving D. planting
40. A. saved B. received C. donated D. sold
41. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
42. A. discover B. mark C. reach D. control
43. A. active B. popular C. shiny D. important
44. A. In return B. Of course C. For example D. As a result
45. A. value B. success C. taste D. harvest
46. A. followed B. passed C. arrived D. continued
47. A. ready B. happy C. late D. sorry
48. A. colorful B. awful C. sleeping D. worrying
49. A. describe B. study C. enjoy D. collect
50. A. appears B. remains C. falls D. begins
四、阅读理解 (本题共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
A
We are happy to introduce recent activities in our community. Choose any one you like and enjoy the time with your family and friends.
On Broadway This will be a night of the most entertaining, and thrilling Broadway Shows set on stage. We would like to honor some of these world class acts in our brilliant show. You will experience dramatic tangos (探戈), elegant waltzes (华尔兹), and much more. This show will attract you with its creative dancing, exciting music, and beautiful costumes. Date: January 25 — February 2, 6 — 8 p.m. Admission: 20 presale / 25 on the door Winter Camp Our unique and fun winter camp features dancing, fitness, games and other activities. While having a good time, campers can improve their body coordination (协调), balance, posture, and physical condition. For the last day, we have planned a performance for family and friends to show everything we have learned during the camp. Date: Monday January 15 — February 14, 9 a.m. — 8:30 p.m. Children aged 5 & Up
North Skyline Open Located in the beautiful Ballantyne Resort, this is an event you won’t forget. Enjoy dancing with world-class performers and professionals. Relax in the spa or get away for a round of golf and then take part in a fantastic evening of campfire party. Date : February 5 Fee : 300 for B & B (bedroom and breakfast) General information : Yusimi Cruz,
phone: 892 - 7000 Items needed Do you have books, lamps, toys, records, DVDs, holiday decorations, jewelry or any other items just collecting dust Time to clean out your room and bring your items to the Community Square. All electronic items must be in working order. No clothing, computers, TVs or encyclopedias (百科全书) accepted. Those with questions or offers to help can call Jane Lee at 1024-munity Sale: February 3 Collections start on January 12 and no items will be accepted after January 26.
51. The winter camp enables children to *.
A. learn from famous dancers B. gain useful camping skills
C. learn how to get on with their parents D. keep fit
52. Which of the following statement is true according to the material above
A. Peterson and his friends will enjoy pop music on Broadway.
B. David’s mum would like to send his young sister aged 3 to attend Winter camp.
C. Jane’s parents who attend the North Skyline Open will get a free breakfast.
D. Michelle’s father wants to sell electronic items, he can call Jane Lee at 1024-10515.
53. You can read the material above probably from the *.
A. science book review B. notice board in the community
C. sports section of a newspaper D. news section on a website
B
A second-grade education has not stopped garbage collector Jose Gutierrez. He is bringing the gift of reading to thousands of Colombian (哥伦比亚的) children.
Gutierrez started saving books from the trash 27 years ago. He was driving a garbage truck at night through the country’s richer neighborhoods. The books that were thrown away slowly piled up. Now the ground floor of his small house is a community library. It is stacked (堆放) from floor to ceiling. They range from chemistry textbooks to children’s classics.
Gutierrez says books are luxuries (奢侈品) for boys and girls in low-income neighborhoods such as his. New reading material at bookstores is too expensive. There are 19 public libraries in Bogota, a city of 8.5 million people. But the libraries tend to be located far away from poorer areas. “They should be in all neighborhoods and on each corner of every neighborhood,” the 60-year-old says. “Books can save us. That is what Colombia needs.”
Gutierrez has a love of reading. He says comes from his mother. She always read to him even though she was too poor to keep him in school. Gutierrez has traveled to book fairs in Mexico and Chile to share his experience of starting a library with the books that are thrown away. “To me, books are the greatest invention and the best thing that can happen to a human being,”
Gutierrez is a keen reader of works by authors such as Leo Tolstoy, Victor Hugo. His favorite books include One Hundred Years of Solitude and The General in His Labyrinth by Colombia’s Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gabriel Marquez. The first book Gutierrez found was a copy of the classic novel Anna Karenina. The Tolstoy book was later joined by The Little Prince, Sophie’s World, The Iliad and a number of novels. Today, he has collected around 25,000 books.
Gutierrez still looks through the rubbish for additions to his library, named “The Strength of Words.” His fame as Colombia’s “Lord of the Books” has helped a lot. It has brought him thousands of donated books. He has sent many to other libraries around the country. He doesn’t have room for them all.
Gutierrez says he didn’t reject (排斥) technology that allows books to be read digitally. But he prefers to read the printed word on paper. “There is nothing more beautiful than having a book in your pocket, in your bag or inside your car,” he says.
54. The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 refer to “________.”
A. luxury shops B. public libraries
C. garbage trucks D. second-hand bookstores
55. What did the book Anna Karenina mean to Gutierrez
A. A window to the world. B. Some comfort in hard times.
C. The beginning of his charity project. D. One of his greatest achievements in life.
56. Which of the following statements about Gutierrez is true
A. Gutierrez loves reading and started to save books from the trash in his thirties.
B. Gutierrez doesn’t enjoy digital reading because he believes printed books are easier to carry.
C. Gutierrez has sold many books to other libraries since he already has them in his own library.
D. Gutierrez left school early because there were not enough textbooks in his neighborhood.
57. Which of the following sayings does Gutierrez’s story lead us to believe
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. A good book can shine a light upon a soul.
C. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
D. The palest ink is better than the best memory.
C
①The twentieth century saw greater changes than any century before: changes for the better, changes for the worse; changes that brought a lot of benefits (好处) to human beings, changes that put man in danger. Many things caused the changes, but, in my opinion, the most important was the progress in science.
②Science in physics and biology has broadened our views. It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe; it has brought us a better understanding of the nature of life and of its continuous development. Technology in the application (应用) of science has made big advances that have benefited us in nearly every part of life.
③The continuation of such activities in the twenty-first century will lead to even greater advantages to human beings: in pure science —a wider and deeper knowledge in all fields of learning; in applied science —a more reasonable sharing of material benefits, and better protection of the environment.
④Sadly, however, there is another side to the picture. The creativity of science has been employed in doing damage to mankind. The application of science and technology to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction (大规模杀伤武器) has created a real danger to the continued existence (存在) of the human race on this planet. We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons. Although their actual use has so far happened only in the Second World War, the number of nuclear weapons that were produced and made ready for use was so large that if the weapons had actually been used, the result could have been the ruin (毁灭) of the human race, as well as of many kinds of animals.
⑤William Shakespeare said, “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn (纱线), good and ill together.” The above brief review of the application of only one part of human activities — science seems to prove what Shakespeare said. But does it have to be so Must the ill always go together with the good Are we biologically programmed for war
58. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A. B. C. D.
59. From the fourth paragraph, we can infer that ________.
A. a great many nuclear weapons were actually used for war
B. a large number of nuclear weapons should have been used for war
C. the author is doubtful about the ruin of human beings by nuclear weapons
D. the author is worried about the huge number of nuclear weapons on the earth
60. The underlined word “mingled” in the last paragraph most probably means _______.
A. simple B. mixed C. sad D. happy
61. What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write
A. Further application of science to war.
B. More reading of William Shakespeare.
C. Proper use of science in the new century.
D. Effective ways to separate the good from the ill.
D
I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010. We were in the economic crisis (经济危机). She said a polite “no”.
That didn’t stop me. I googled the measurements (量度) for a keyboard, drew the keys on piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes on an online keyboard and play them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons.
I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three, and then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.
One evening, when I was about 13, my mom said she had a surprise for me; it was an electronic keyboard, bought with more borrowed money. It was the first time I’d played for her. She was in shock.
My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. But I had to pass a difficult test. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written. I felt stressed. To my amazement I was offered a place.
At Purcell, I spent two years working as hard as I could. I performed to raise money and saved enough to buy my first piano. When I left Purcell, I was awarded the senior piano prize and senior academic music prize. I am now at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. I feel proud: it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano, and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools.
Surprisingly I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano—what we mental practice. The paper piano helped arouse my curiosity about how music works.
62. Why did the author’s mother buy ten lessons for him at last
A. She thought the author had a gift for the piano.
B. She was moved by his first wonderful performance.
C. She became rich and had enough money to pay for it.
D. She believed that the author really wanted to learn instead of playing.
63. According to the passage, we think the author may be ________.
A. generous B. humorous C. strong-willed D. impatient
64. What’s the author’s main purpose of writing this article
A. To introduce the method of mental practice.
B. To share how he forced Mom to buy a piano.
C. To encourage people to hold on their dreams.
D. To describe how expensive it is to learn an instrument.
65. What might be the best title for the passage
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Paper piano leads to success.
C. Success comes from Mom’s love. D. Piano lessons are important to him.
第二卷（选择题，共60分）
五、词汇 (本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
A. 请根据括号中的中文提示、英文释义或句意，写出句中所缺单词，使句子通顺。
66. He told us he would donate his body for medical ____________ (研究) after his death.
67. We are ____________ (考虑) cancelling the meeting this Friday because of the snowstorm.
68. Our parents hope to provide a more comfortable and ____________ (having a lot of money) life for us.
69. We should come up with new ____________ (a way or an idea of doing something) to help protect the environment.
70. As a ____________ mother, it’s really not easy that she brought up four children alone.
B. 请根据句意从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使句子通顺。
music value correct tidy decide
71. --- It’s a pity that you’ve given up the chance to study in London.
--- It’s really a difficult ___________ for me. But I think it’s better to study in China.
72. As students, we should put our school things in order, or everything will look ____________.
73. The highest award for a basketball player is MVP, which stands for the Most ____________ Player.
74. Tom made his teacher angry because he spelt many words ____________ in his composition.
75. It’s said that the wonderful song is a couple of Asian ____________ work.
C. 请根据句意从方框中选择合适的动词，并用其适当时态填空，使句子通顺。
matter leave deal control imagine
76. With the help of the policeman, they ____________ with their problems at last.
77. --- Tom, come downstairs. Dinner is ready.
--- Just a minute, Aunt Polly. I ____________ what life will be like ten years later.
78. --- What’s wrong with you, dear
--- Nothing serious. I was a little angry a moment ago but I ____________ myself.
79. --- Peter, the trip to Hong Kong ____________ our wallet empty unless we make a thoughtful plan.
--- OK, let’s do it now.
80. In fact, what parents and teachers say to us really ____________ much to us students.
六、短文填空 (本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
We all love travelling to other countries, but how much do we really learn about the places we visit We enjoy nice (81)v__________ from our hotel room, we look up our guidebook and visit the popular tourist spots, then we return home with happy (82)m__________ and hundreds of photos! But what’s it (83)l__________ to live and study in another country
Gina and Rossi decided to spend a year in the USA as an exchange student. She knew the language would be difficult at first and she knew she would (84)m__________ her family and friends back home, but she wanted to experience the real America.
Gina stayed with a family in Mead, Colorado. “I didn’t want to go to a (85)c__________,” she say. Mead is a fairly small town, so it was ideal for her. What was the first thing that she noticed in America “Everything was bigger,” she says. “The houses, the schools, the shops.” Gina found school life (86)d__________ at first. You have to be quite independent and do almost everything on your own. And of course, everything was in English. But the teachers were excellent and the students were all really friendly. “They soon made me feel at (87)h__________,” she says. Didi anything (88)s__________ her “I was expecting the food to be terrible,” she says. “But the family I stayed with enjoyed cooking, so in fact, it was really nice. In the summer, when the weather was hot, we had a lot of barbecues — I like those.”
Gina now says that living in a place, rather than visiting as a tourist, is the only way to experience the culture of another country. And her (89)a__________ for others “If you decided to go on an exchange, you should join in with everything to make the most of the (90)e__________” Gina even joined in as a cheerleader for a high school football game — but only once!
七、阅读与回答问题 (本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
Oral (口腔的) health is widely considered as one of the most important aspects of our overall health. However, the fear of the dentist is very common.
A fear of the dentist is usually caused by negative past experiences. Perhaps you experienced pain, discomfort, or a general lack of empathy (共鸣) at a dentist office, and this has made you unwilling to see another dentist in the future. Some people are also afraid of the noises of the tools dentists use for teeth cleaning and exams, so thinking about these could bring about some fears, too. You may have been afraid of the dentist as a child. and these feelings stuck with you as you grew up. About 2.7 percent of men and 4.6 percent of women have dentophobia (牙医恐惧症).
Aside from fears tied to past experiences, it's also possible to experience fear of a dentist because of worries you might have about your oral health. Perhaps you have a toothache or bleeding gums, or maybe you just haven t been to the dentist in several months or years and are afraid of receiving bad news.
Fears over seeing the dentist are best solved by going to the dentist instead of avoiding it.
Whether you' re ready to face your fear completely or you re getting ready to see the dentist gradually, the following tips can help you stay calm during your appointment:
●See the dentist at a less busy time of day, such as the morning hours. There will be fewer people, but also fewer tools making noises that could cause your anxiety. Also, the later you see your dentist, the longer your anxiety will last.
Bring noise-canceling headphones or ear buds with music to help you relax.
●Ask a frend or a loved one to be with you during your appointment.
●Practice deep breathing to calm your nerves.
91. What noises make people afraid while seeing a dentist
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92. What causes people’s fear of the dentist
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93. How can people deal with fears over seeing the dentist
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94. Why are we advised to bring war buds with music
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95. What will you do to calm yourself if you go to see a dentist (请自拟一句话作答)
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八、书面表达(本题满分25分)
96. 假如你是李华，请根据你校校刊YOUTH 中YOUR VOICE 栏目的征稿内容，用英语写一篇短文，表达你的想法。
Hi, I’m David, the editor of YOUTH. We all know that as a Grade 9 student, you are quite busy every day. Then what do you do to relax yourself after school Do you have your favorite art form Why do you like it and how much time do you spend on it How do you balance your hobbies and your schoolwork Looking forward to hearing from you soon. David
注意：1. 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；
2. 语言通顺，意思连贯，条理清楚，书写规范；
3. 词数90左右，文章的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear David,
I’m glad to share my life with you. ______________________________________________
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Yours,
David
参考答案
单选 AABDD ACBBC CACDA
完形 DBCDA DCABD CACCB
阅读 DDB BCAC ADBC DCCB
词汇
research; considering; wealthier; methods; single
decision; untidy; Valuable; incorrectly; musicians’
dealt; am imagine; controlled; will leave; matters
短文填空
views; memories; like; miss; city;
difficult; home; surprise; advice; experience(s)
阅读与回答问题
The noises of the tools dentists use for teeth cleaning and exams.
The worries you might have about your oral health.
We should go to the dentist instead of avoiding it.
To help us relax.
See the dentist at a less busy time of day./Bring noise-canceling headphones or ear buds with music./Ask a friend or a loved one to be with you./Practice deep breathing to calm your nerves.（参考）
书面表达 one possible version