2022-2023学年度第一学期期中学业水平测试
九年级英语试题
注意事项：
1、本试题分为第I卷和第II卷两部分。第I卷为选择题，45分；第II卷为非选择题，55分；共100分。考试时间为120分钟（含听力20分钟）。
2、请将本试卷所有答案都作答在答题纸的相应位置。
第I卷 选择题（共45分）
一、听力选择（共15小题，计15分）
（一）请听录音中八组短对话。每组对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出与对话内容相符的图片或能回答所给问题的最佳答案。（每组对话读两遍）
1. What did Emma make
A. B. C.
2. What team did Tom use to be on
A. B. C.
3. What present does the girl advise the boy to buy for his father
A. B. C.
4. How does Linda study English
A. By listening to tapes.
B. By asking Molly for help.
C. By memorizing English words.
5. What is the boy going to do tonight
A. He's going to play games. B. He's going to work on math. C. He's going to sing karaoke.
6. What time will the concert begin
A. 6:20 B. 6:40 C. 7:00.
7. How is the man going to the airport
A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By train.
8. What is the ruler made of
A. Wood. B. Plastic C. Steel.
（二）请听录音中两段较长的对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出能回答所给问题的最佳答案。（每段对话读两遍）
听第一段较长的对话，完成第9至第11三个小题。
9. Where is the nearest animal hospital
A. Between a school and a bank. B. In front of a school. C. Behind a bank.
10. How far is the nearest animal hospital
A. An hour's walk. B. About half an hour's walk. C. About ten minutes' walk.
11. How will the woman go to the animal hospital
A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. On foot.
听第二段较长的对话，完成第12至第15四个小题。
12. How long will the good weather last
A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For three days.
13. What are Paul and Maria going to do tomorrow
A. Watch a movie. B. Go for a walk. C. Prepare for an exam.
14. Where will Paul and Maria go tomorrow A
A. To the Central Park. B. To the People's Park. C. To the City Park.
15. Will Annie have lunch with Paul and Maria tomorrow
A. Yes, she will. B. No, she won't. C. We don't know.
注意：请同学们翻到第II卷第三大题，继续做听力填词。
二、阅读理解（共15小题，计30分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳答案。
A
Welcome to the Chinese Traditional Artwork Website
Name: paper cutting Color: red
Price: 15（ 30 for three during the Spring Festival） Delivery time: You can get your goods in 3 days. The most popular pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history.
Name: Chinese knot Color: red and yellow
Price: 160（ 300 for two during the Spring Festival） Delivery time: You can get your goods in 5 days. Our new styles may give you a big surprise.
Name: silk umbrella Color: pink, red, green, yellow and purple
Price: 60 Delivery time: You can get your goods in 6 days. Our umbrellas are made of good silk. They are wonderful gifts for women.
Name: Yixing clay teapot Color: purple
Price: 660 Delivery time: You can get your goods in 10 days. They are made in Yixing, Jiangsu. You can give your grandfather or your father as a gift.
16. If you want to buy the artworks online, which one can you get in the shortest time
A. Paper cutting. B. Chinese knot.
C. Silk umbrella. D. Yixing Clay teapot.
17. How many colors does the silk umbrella have
A.3. B.4. C.5 D.6.
18. What may you buy for your father on Father's Day
A. A piece of paper cutting. B. A Chinese knot.
C. A silk umbrella. D. A Yixing clay teapot.
19. What can we know from the website
A. Silk umbrella is the cheapest.
B. Paper cutting has many different shapes.
C. The teapot is made in Jiangxi.
D. If you want to buy two Chinese knots during the Spring Festival, you need to pay 320 yuan.
B
In 1972, Richard Sears, a young American began learning Chinese because of his interest in traditional Chinese culture. He went to China to study Chinese in the 1990s.
In 1994, Richard Sears decided to put the ancient Chinese characters online. Then, in 2002, he did it. That is the beginning of the Chinese Etymology（汉字字源）website. "My website did not get much attention for the next few years. Until one day in 2011, it suddenly got a lot of attention. I got a few thousand emails, and a few million visitors and people started calling me 'Uncle Hanzi'," Sears said with a smile. Hanzi means Chinese characters. He has put more than 96,000 ancient Chinese characters onto the website. "When I study each character, I wonder what the ancient Chinese thought," said Sears.
After visiting many Chinese cities, Sears learned more about China and ancient Chinese culture. He said when he came to China in the last century, few Chinese could speak good English. "However, you can hear English in many places in China now. Chinese language and culture were mysterious and not known by people in most countries then, but now, more and more people in the world are learning Chinese, even Chinese history, traditional Chinese medicine and so on," Sears added.
At present, the 70-year-old American has made his home in China. "When I die, I hope my website will live on, and I'm planning to write a book about my research. This will be my gift to China." he said.
20. When did Chinese Etymology website go online
A. In 1972. B. In 1994. C. In 2002. D. In 2011.
21. What did Sears put on Chinese Etymology website
A. Chinese history. B. Ancient Chinese characters.
C. The daily life of Richard Sears. D. Traditional Chinese medicine.
22. Why did Sears set up the website
A. To become famous.
B. To get the nickname "Uncle Hanzi".
C. To write a book about his research
D. To make more people know about ancient Chinese characters.
23. Which one can be the best title for the passage
A. Great Changes in China. B. Mysterious Chinese Language and Culture
C. American "Uncle Hanzi" D. A Young American and Traditional Chinese Culture
C
During the COVID-19 pandemic（大流行病）, many people under lockdown feel lonely and bored. "There is a loneliness（孤独）epidemic（流行病）," said John Dattilo from Pennsylvania State University, US.
So he, together with an international team of researchers, studied how to reduce（降低）loneliness during the pandemic.
According to their new study, reducing loneliness has something to do with doing enjoyable activities that need both concentration（注意力）and skills.
"When people concentrate on what they are doing, they enter a state（状态）called 'flow（心流）' Dattilo explained. "Flow can be achieved by doing activities that we value and that ask us to concentrate fully to use our skills."
To achieve a state of flow, there must be a balance between the challenge（挑战）of the task and your skill level. For example, if you're trying to create a complex（复杂的）computer program but your skill level is low, then you're likely to feel stressed instead of achieving "flow". On the contrary（相反地）, if the task is too easy, then boredom will start and "flow" will not appear, either.
If you have artistic skills, for example, playing the piano or painting can lead to flow. So can things like skiing, writing and storytelling, depending on who you are.
"When we enter a state of flow, we experience momentary（片刻的）enjoyment." Dattilo said. "When we leave a state of flow, we are often surprised by how much time has passed."
However, watching television usually doesn't help people enter flow, according to Dattilo, because there aren't any challenges.
"People tend to thrive（茁壮成长）on healthy activities and challenge," said Dattilo. "We hope this research will help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives."
24. What did Dattilo study
A. Why people feel lonely. B. How to reduce loneliness.
C. What enjoyable activities are. D. Why people like a new challenge.
25. How do people feel when they enter the "flow" state
A. They are concentrating and happy. B. They feel time passes too quickly.
C. They feel stressed and tired. D. They are lonely and bored.
26. Which activity is possible to help people achieve flow
A. Writing. B. Eating nuts. C. Watching TV. D. Chatting.
27. What can we do to reduce loneliness according to Dattilo
A. Follow a healthy lifestyle. B. Learn as many skills as possible.
C. Do some enjoyable and challenging tasks. D. Complete impossible challenges.
D
Dong Yuhui（on the right）and his work partner conduct（进行）a livestream（直播）for the Dongfang Zhenxuan platform. Dong, 29, used to be an English tutor（家教）at the educational technology group New Oriental（新东方）. In a livestreaming on June 9, Dong talked about steaks in both English and Chinese. Some clips of his livestream went viral（走红）on social media.
According to Economic View, Dongfang Zhenxuan's Douyin account（抖音账户）got 1.57 million new followers in the three days from June 10. The account has over 3.37 million followers in total. Its sales volume was 17.7 million yuan over the same three days.
New Oriental started the livestream channel on Douyin on Dec 28, 2021, to sell products after it ended its tutoring business targeting primary and high school students at the end of last year.
28. What did Dong Yuhui use to do
A. A salesman. B. A businessman. C. A sportsman. D. An English tutor.
29. What language may Dong speak
A. Chinese and English. B. Chinese and German.
C. Chinese and Russian. D. Chinese and French.
30. When did New Oriental starte the livestream channel on Douyin
A. On June 9, 2022. B. On Jun 10, 2022.
C. On June 9, 2021. D. On Dec 28, 2021.
第II卷 非选择题（共55分）
三、听力填词（共5小题，计5分）
请听一篇独白，完成下面表格中空缺的信息，每空一词。独白读两遍。
David's changes in the past five years
Five years ago Now
Appearance（外貌） He was short with short hair. He is tall with hair.
Personality（性格） He was . He is outgoing.
Food He ate meat a lot. He eats lots of vegetables, especially .
Hobby He played the when he was free. He is interested in sports.
How to go to school He went to school by car. He goes to school by .
四、单词拼写与运用（共8小题，计8分）
根据句意和提示补全单词，使补全后的句子意思通顺，语法正确。
1. Role-play is h in developing communication skills.
2. The m of the blouse is cotton.
3. Anyone who breaks the law will be p .
4. Clouds are l in the sky as if we could touch them.
5. He knew every （角落）of the old town.
6. The number of the students has （增加）since last year.
7. Is this your first time you have been to the （博览会）
8. My problem with English is that I can't （发音）some words correctly.
五、综合语法填空（共10小题，计10分）
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。
A
From a young age, I knew who I would become, but something happened and changed everything. To me, skating was 1 （important）than anything else in the world. I had no social life or other interests 2 skating. I spent 24 hours a week 3 （develop）my skating skills. And I 4 （pay）back with first-place medals in almost every competition. 5 （lucky）, during one competition, I fell. The doctor told me that I 6 （not skate）anymore. My love for skating had been taken away. I didn't want to talk with anybody and I lost heart. After eight months, I looked at the mirror and I really felt sad about myself. But I knew something had to change. Then I began volunteering as a swimming teacher for kids. I stepped out and rebuilt my confidence.
B
Imagine your home is in the center of a big circle. Everything you need is a 10-minute walk away. 7 convenient!
Recently, a group of architects（建筑师）decided to make this a reality. It will include living areas, study rooms, offices and entertainment areas within a 10-minute walk from home
One of the architects said 8 people's daily life experience is the most important. The "10-minute city" can save time we usually use to travel elsewhere. Paloma Ezzet, 16, is 9 example. She likes the idea and says in the past she liked to play soccer or go dancing. But during a period of time, she had to 10 （give）them up because no such entertainment areas were in her neighbourhood.
But not everyone likes the idea. Some people say it would further concentrate wealth in the most popular areas, leading to high house prices.
六、完形填空（共7小题，计7分）
阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的词语填空。方框中有两个词语为多余选项。
so, allow, happily, last, ant, either, both, saved, let
It was a lovely spring afternoon. My classmates and I were playing 1 on the playground when I felt something in my shoe was biting（咬）me.
My classmates took me into a classroom and were going to take off my shoe. Suddenly, I remembered the holes in my socks. My family was 2 poor during those years that my parents couldn't buy me good socks. Those cheap socks didn't 3 long. They soon had holes at the bottom. I refused to take off my shoes. I couldn't stand others seeing the holes in my socks. I tried to hold back my tears.
My teacher, Miss Diane, hurried into the classroom. "What's wrong " She asked. "Something is biting her right foot, but she doesn't 4 anyone to take off her shoe," one of my classmates answered. Miss Diane lived next door to me. She knew everything about my family. She put 5 her hands on my shaking shoulders and looked into my painful and hopeless eyes.
"Oh, yes, it must be a sock-eating 6 ." she said, as if she had already seen the thing inside the shoe. "I remember that I had a bite from one of those ants." My classmates nodded while they were listening to the teacher carefully, although they looked a little puzzled（迷茫）.
I will never forget how a little girl's pride was 7 by the "sock-eating ant" story.
七、阅读表达（共5小题，计10分）
阅读短文，根据要求完成文后的题目。
Lanterns have been part of Chinese culture for centuries and play an important part in many celebrations. In ancient times, there were mainly three kinds of lanterns.
Palace lanterns（宫灯）
They were mainly used in palaces in ancient times. When making palace lanterns, fine wood was used. The palace lanterns were covered with silk or glass. Different kinds of pictures were drawn on the covers. These lanterns were not only used as lights but also as decorations in palaces.
Gauze lanterns（纱灯）
Less expensive bamboo and gauze were used to cover the lanterns. Red gauze was used when making them. In Chinese culture, red lanterns are symbols of happiness. So red lanterns are always hung on important festivals such as Lantern Festival, Spring Festival and National Day in parks or along main streets. In some famous Chinatowns abroad, you can see red lanterns all the year round. They have become a symbol of Chinese culture worldwide.
Shadow-picture lanterns（走马灯）
They were usually used for amusement. The shape was much like that of the palace lanterns. There were two layers （层）of covers and pictures were drawn on the inside layer. When the candle was lit, the heat caused a paper wheel inside the lantern to tum around, so that moving pictures appeared on the outside cover.
Now more kinds of lanterns appear in festivals besides the traditional ones. More modem technology is used on making lanterns. The shapes of the modern lanterns have changed a lot, too.
1. What can you see on the covers of palace lanterns （no more than 10 words）
2. Why are red lanterns always hung on important festivals （no more than 10 words）
3. What were shadow-picture lanterns used for （no more than 6 words）
4.请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。
5.请给短文拟一个适当的英文题目。
八、书面表达（共1小题，计15分）
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友汤姆（Tom）对中国传统文化很感兴趣，他想了解你最喜欢的中国传统节日。请你用英语写一封回信。
内容包括：1.你最喜欢哪个中国传统节日？为什么？2.人们通常如何庆祝该节日？
作文要求：1.不得在作文中出现学校的真实名称和学生的真实姓名。
2.语句连贯，词数80个左右。作文的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
2022-2023学年度第一学期期中学业水平测试
九年级英语试题答案
一、听力选择（共15小题，计15分）
1-5 ACCAB 6-10 CBCAB 11-15 AABCB
二、阅读理解（共15小题，计30分）
16-20 ACDBC 21-25 BDCBA 26-30 ACDAD
三、听力填词（共5小题，计5分）
1. straight 2. quiet 3. carrots 4. violin 5. underground
评分说明：所写单词有大、小写错误，可给0.5分。
四、单词拼写与运用（共8小题，计8分）
1. helpful 2. material 3. punished 4. low
5. corner 6. increased 7. fair 8. pronounce
评分说明：
1. 虽所用词的形式与答案不同，但根据上下文，语法、意义皆能讲通，也可给分。
2. 虽所用语法正确，但所写单词有拼写错误，可给0.5分。
五、语法填空共（10小题，计10分）
1. more important 2. except 3. developing 4. was paid
5. Unluckily 6. couldn’t /wouldn’t skate 7. How
8. that 9. an 10. give
六、完形填空（共7小题，计7分）
1. happily 2. so 3. last 4. allow 5. both 6. ant 7. saved
评分说明：凡与答案不符者，不得分。如有大、小写错误，可给0.5分。
七、阅读表达（共5小题，计10分）
1. We can see different kinds of pictures on the covers.
2. Because in Chinese culture red lanterns are symbols of happiness.
3. They were usually used for amusement.
4. 它们已成为全球中华文化的象征。
5. Chinese different kinds of lanterns
八、书面表达（共1小题，计15分）
Possible version:
Dear Tom,
I'm very glad to tell you my favourite Chinese festival. I like the Spring Festival best, because I can get lucky money from my parents and grandparents. And it's a time for my whole family to get together to enjoy this great festival.
Before the festival comes, people usually clean and decorate their houses carefully. They always paste couplets on the door and put paper cuttings on the windows. What's more, they usually have a big dinner with families on the New Year's Eve. And during the Spring Festival, people visit their relatives and friends.
This is my favourite Chinese festival. What about yours I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
