2023-2024学年广东省广州市白云中学九年级(上)期中英语试卷
一、语法选择。阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
1.(15分)Xian Xinghai was a very famous musician in China.He wrote one of the greatest pieces of music of the 20th century.In his short life he wrote(1) 300 songs and an opera.
Xian was born in Panyu,Guangdong,China in 1905.Because his father died before he was born(2) mother.He began learning to play(3) violin when he was 20 years old.In the beginning,his violin was(4) cheap and badly made that he(5) not play it well.His friends laughed at him.Xian did not stop(6) and soon showed his talent.In 1934,he was one of the first Chinese students(7) studied in a special music school in Paris.Before he(8) ,Xian became the school's best student(9) won several prizes for his talents.
In 1935,he returned to China and helped fight against the Japanese army.Later,he came to Yan'an(10) music at a college.(11) there were no pianos in Yan'an at that time ,Xian still wrote (12) of his most important music there,including The Yellow River,his most famous work.
In May 1940,Xian(13) to the Soviet Union by the Chinese Communist Party to write music for movies.In the Soviet Union,life was very(14) .Xian got sick and later died of a lung illness (15) October 30,1945,aged only 40.Xian's music,lives on in the people's hearts.
(1)A.near B.nearly C.nearby D.nearer
(2)A.he B.him C.his D.he's
(3)A.a B.an C.the D.this
(4)A.so B.such C.very D.much
(5)A.need B.may C.should D.could
(6)A.practise B.practising C.to practise D.practised
(7)A.what B.which C.whom D.who
(8)A.leave B.leaves C.left D.was leaving
(9)A.and B.but C.as D.or
(10)A.teach B.taught C.teaching D.to teach
(11)A.If B.Although C.When D.Because
(12)A.any B.little C.few D.some
(13)A sent B.was sent C.has sent D.was sending
(14)A hard B.harder C.hardest D.the hardest
(15)A.at B.in C.on D.by
二、完形填空。阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
2.(10分)Many families usually take their children to travel during school breaks.But Julie and Tim Smith planned a(n)(1) vocation with their two children ﹣ a one﹣year trip around the world.They planned to visit 30 countries in all.
Right now,the four travelers are about halfway through their(2) .Ms.Smith says they are trying to see as much of the world as they can.
Mr.Smith says the family has ridden on ostriches,elephants and camels.But he says,one of the most(3) experiences of the trip is meeting new people.
"People are very(4) and welcoming.They love our kids.And it's wonderful to see them enjoying themselves in their countries."
Eleven﹣year﹣old Tyler says he has enjoyed(5) the people they have met. "I have learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles from those in America." His sister Kan says that she likes Thai food.
Ms.Smith says that the trip is(6) the children a lot more than short visits. "I think that the travel influences the kids(7) on how they see the world.I can see them changing more than they can see themselves," she said.
It took the family a year to prepare for the trip.They had to sell their house and cars.Ms.Smith quits her job and her husband is using unpaid leave (休假) .They carry small bags(8)
light﹣weight clothing and whatever else they need.Ms.Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back.
Tyler and Kara both have iPads so they can(9) with teachers to keep up with their schoolwork.Tyler is also creating a 365﹣day(10) to record their amazing experience.
(1) A.short B.usual C.personal D.long
(2) A.adventure B.experience C.trip D.family
(3) A.tiring B.annoying C.relaxing D.interesting
(4) A.rich B.friendly C.rude D.poor
(5) A.learning about B.helping with C.looking for D.joining in
(6) A.serving B.sharing C.teaching D.affording
(7) A.awfully B.greatly C.quickly D.carefully
(8) A.filled with B.prepared for C.carried out D.taken away
(9) A.understand B.go C.tell D.communicate
(10) A.video game B.video blog C.advice page D.online newspaper
三、阅读。第一节阅读理解。阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
3.(6分)A doctor,a lawyer,a little boy and a priest were out for a Sunday afternoon flight on a small private plane.Suddenly,the plane developed engine trouble.In spite of the best efforts of the pilot,the plane started to go down.Finally(降落伞)and yelled to the passengers that they had better jump,and he himself bailed out.
Unfortunately,there were only three parachutes remaining.
The doctor grabbed one and said "I'm a doctor,I save lives,so I must live," and jumped out.
The lawyer then said, "I'm a lawyer and lawyers are the smartest people in the world.I deserve to live." He also grabbed a parachute and jumped.
The priest looked at the little boy and said, "My son,I've lived a long and full life.You are young and have your whole life ahead of you.Take the last parachute and live in peace."
The little boy handed the parachute back to the priest and said, "Not to worry,Father.The smartest man in the world just took off with my backpack."
(1)How many people are there on the plane?
A.3.
B.4.
C.5.
D.6.
(2)The underlined word "priest" in the paragraph 1 probably means .
A.a man who lives a long and full life.
B.a man who performs religious duties in church.
C.a man who has a little son.
D.a man who worries too much.
(3)Who may die in the end?
A.The doctor.
B.The lawyer.
C.The little boy.
D.The priest.
4.(8分)For his eleventh birthday,Lin was given a gift that would shape his life.On that day his father took him to the Children's Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him.There was just one requirement:Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.
To that point Lin had had many hobbies,but none kept his interest for more than a week or two.His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting.That hobby lasted a week.Then his father got him some paints hoping that Lin's artistic side would shine through.Those paints were now under his bed,still unopened.This time Lin's parents would let him decide.
Lin's eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer.He stopped at "Photography".He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed their own camera.Although Lin's family weren't poor,they weren't rich either,and a camera cost a lot of money.He continued looking.
The next course to catch his eye was "Language Art".He didn't even know what that meant.His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches.Lin,a shy boy,could think of nothing worse.
Then he saw it. "Cooking" sounded like something he'd like to do.It was inexpensive and convenient,it could be done alone and it was also creative.
Based on Lin's hobby history,his dad had doubts,but he agreed.Much to his parents' surprise,and practised at home,making delicious meals for his family.Everyone looked forward to birthdays,when they could eat his cakes.Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.
The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.
Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant.When customers say they enjoy his meal,he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child,and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.
(1)Why didn't Lin choose to study photography?
A.It was too expensive.
B.He had no interest in it.
C.He was not very creative.
D.It was not offered that term.
(2)The underlined expression "catch his eye" in Paragraph 4 means " ".
A.make him excited
B.cause him surprise
C.get his attention
D.help him see clearly
(3)Which of the following best describes Lin's interest in cooking?
A.It only lasted for a short time.
B.It seemed to match his character.
C.It was forced on him by his parents.
D.It developed slowly over many months.
(4)Why did the father have doubts about Lin's choice of cooking?
A.Lin wasn't good at cooking.
B.Cooking wasn't very convenient.
C.He didn't think Lin would continue.
D.Cooking wasn't a good hobby for a boy.
5.(8分)Shirley Jane Temple was the leading child actor of her tine,receiving a special Oscar andacting the leading role in films like Bright Eyes and Heidi.
Shirley Jane Temple was born on April 23,1928,in Santa Monica,she began her first low﹣budget movie Baby Burlesques.Temple's mother was aware of her girl's talents by enrolling her in dance classes at the age of 3,so her father became her agent and financial adviser.
When the cute actress was 6 years old,she appeared in her first Hollywood film,Carolina.With Fox Film Corporation,singer and dancer with the dancing golden curls became a top earner for the studio.
In 1934,she became a world﹣famous star in Bright Eyes,which was designed especially for her talents.The young performer showed many wonderful pictures during 1934.She received a special Children Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution.President Franklin D.Roosevelt called Temple "Little Miss Miracle" for raising the public's confidence during times of economic hardship.He even said,we will be all right." By 1940,Temple had acted in 43 films under her early acting career.
After Temple grew up,she made guest appearances on television shows in the early 1960s and filmed a comedy that was never released.Temple acted in 46 films in her whole life.In 1969,her life got a great change .she began her diplomatic career and worked successfully till her late life.During her political career,1977.In 1988,she published her autobiography,Child Star.From this book we can learn about her experiences,achievements and so on.
Shirley Temple died of natural causes on February 10,2014,at her home near San Francisco California.She was 85 years old.
Following her death,Temple's family and friends published a statement that read,"We pay her respects for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor,and most importantly as our beloved mother,grandmother,and adored wife of 55 years."
(1)How many films had Temple completed by the age of 12?
A.8.
B.43.
C.46.
(2)According to the passage,in what order did these events take place in Temple's life?
a.Temple died of natural causes.
b.Temple became a diplomat for her country.
C.Temple visited China during her political career.
d.Temple published her autobiography,Child Star.
e.Temple became well﹣known for her successful acting.
f.Temple made her first acting in a series of low﹣budget movies.
A.e,f,c,d,b,a
B.e,f,d,b,c,a
C.f,e,b,c,d,a
D.f,e,b,d,c,a
(3)Why did the President call Temple "Little Miss Miracle"?
A.Because Temple was an adorable child star.
B.Because Temple gave hopes to people in difficult times.
C.Because Temple had great achievements in her acting life.
D.Because Temple was a very successful diplomat for the country.
(4)What does the underlined word "autobiography" in paragraph 5 mean?
A.A book about her life.
B.A book about her films.
C.A book about her contribution.
D.A book about her diplomatic career.
6.(8分)Welcome to Blue Sky Hotel and we will do all we can to make your stay an enjoyable one.We hope you will find the following useful to you.
Star Ratings:★★★★
Blue Sky Hotel,sincerely looks forward to your arrival!
Hotel Facilities
General √Dining room √Coffee shop √Gym centre √Outdoor swimming pool √Business centre √Elevator / lift √ATM √Nightclub Room √Safe box √Air﹣condition √International direct dial √Hair drier √Mini﹣fridge √A private bathroom √Television Wi﹣Fi is free in the whole hotel
Internet
Hotel Services
Services 24﹣hour front Desk,Morning call,Ticket service,Message and fax service,etc.
Charges ◆A single room: 150 yuan per night. ◆Double room: 200 yuan per night. ◆ 30 per meal,children under 12 years are half off.
Hotel Rules
●Pets are not allowed. ●Guests are responsible for their own property and safety. ●Smoke only in smoking area.
Things to remember
Check﹣in time:2:00 pm (present your ID card,Passport) Check﹣out time:noon Meal time:Breakfast (8:00﹣9:30) Lunch (12:00﹣14:00) Dinner (18:30﹣20:30) Your reservation is absolutely safe.All personal data is encrypted and will be used for your booking.
(1)You can't when staying in Blue Sky Hotel.
A.raise pets
B.go swimming
C.have meals
D.play tennis
(2)If Mr Brown and his 8﹣year﹣old son have a meal in the hotel,how much should they pay?
A.¥30.
B.¥45.
C.¥60.
D.¥75.
(3)Which of the following is true?
A.No free Wi﹣Fi is in the hotel.
B.You can enjoy dinner at 18:00.
C.Smoking is not allowed in the hotel.
D.You can check out at 12:00.
(4)The underlined word "encrypted" probably means " ".
A.protected
B.stored
C.sold
D.collected
第二节阅读填空。阅读短文及文后A~E选项,选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
7.(5分)When you go on holiday,where do you like to stay?Do you like the luxury of a five﹣star hotel or the convenience of a self﹣cooking apartment?(1) If you haven't tried the latter,why not join the people who are enjoying the pleasures of camping?
By taking your tent,and some necessities,it's easy to head off to the countryside and enjoy a night or two under the stars.Many campers are leaving their modern(2)
For the adventurous,wild camping is the escape from reality. (3) And you can enjoy the simple and nice experience.One wild camper,Mr.Smith,said, "The act of seeping when everybody else has gone home when you notice the wildlife and the stars- is one of the best things in life."
(4) Here you have facilities such as washrooms,a shop and maybe even a restaurant.Nowadays,camping ﹣ and touring car ﹣ has always been popular.One survey found around 360 million people went camping in China last year.
Recently,more people have chosen to stay in their own countries on holiday because of the COVID﹣19.(5) With the addition of powerful torches,lamps to light up your tent and a better choice of easy﹣to cook food,you are sure to have a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience.The only thing you can't insure is good weather!So maybe it's time to give camping a try.
A.It is also a low﹣cost holiday choice. B.Or do you prefer the freedom of sleeping in tents? C.So the sales of camping tools such as stoves and camping chairs have risen. D.But for those who want home comforts,a campsite is a better place to choose. E.Armed with just some food and a sleeping bag,you're free from rules and away from others.
四、写作。第一节语篇填词。阅读短文,根据上下文和所给的首字母写出所缺单词,注意使用正确形式,每空限填一词。答卷时,要求写出完整单词。
8.(5分)Once upon a time,in a small village,there lived a (1) young man named Ethan.He was known for his courage and warm heart.He respected the elders and (2)o
the rules.
One day,he received a chance to go (3)a for business.Throughout his travels to different countries,he met a series of difficulties and (4)c .However,with his wisdom and polite manners,Ethan built strong relationships with the locals.Finally(5)a .
第二节完成句子。 根据所给的汉语内容,用英语完成下列句子。每空限填一词。
9.(2分)汤姆超重了,我不知道怎样帮助他。
Tom is overweight and I don't know .
10.(2分)他的医生建议他应该要节食。
His doctor suggested that he should .
11.(2分)山姆非常不满意他的学校生活,因为别人常常嘲笑他。
Sam isn't his school life because he is often
by others.
12.(2分)这位医生给了他多么有用的建议啊!
advice the doctor gave him!
13.(2分)他希望这次他不会让我们失望。
He hopes that he will not us this time.
第三节书面表达。
14.(15分)假如你是Aunt Linda,是青少年心理咨询中心的顾问。你最近收到了李华同学的来信,他升上初三面临中考压力,遇到了一些问题不知如何解决。请你根据以下提示写一封回信,既要说明李华的问题,也要为每个问题提出1-2则建议。
李华同学遇到的问题:
(1)与父母沟通有困难。
(2)喜欢玩手机游戏。
(3)学习压力大,作业多,晚上经常睡不好。
注意:
(1)词数80左右(信的开头和结尾己给出,不计入词数);
(2)不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息,否则不予评分。
Dear Li Hua,
I'm sorry to hear that_________
Good luck with everything!
Yours sincerely,
Aunt Linda
参考答案
一、语法选择。阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
【答案】略
二、完形填空。阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
2.【答案】DCDBA CBADB
三、阅读。第一节阅读理解。阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
3.【答案】CBB
4.【答案】ACBC
5.【答案】BCBA
6.【答案】ABDA
第二节阅读填空。阅读短文及文后A~E选项,选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
7.【答案】BAEDC
四、写作。第一节语篇填词。阅读短文,根据上下文和所给的首字母写出所缺单词,注意使用正确形式,每空限填一词。答卷时,要求写出完整单词。
8.【答案】(1)brave(2)obeyed(3)abroad(4)challenges(5)achievement
第二节完成句子。 根据所给的汉语内容,用英语完成下列句子。每空限填一词。
9.【答案】how to help him
10.【答案】go on a diet
11.【答案】satisfied with;laughed at
12.【答案】What;useful
13.【答案】let;down
第三节书面表达。
14.【答案】Dear Li Hua,
I'm sorry to hear that your have so many problems.I know you have no communication with your parents.Sometimes you fight.You like playing mobile games,but you have too much homework.You study so hard that you often can't sleep at night.
I'll give you some ways to solve the problems.First of all,you should communicate better with your parents.I think they will understand you.Second,you should finish your homework as soon as possible so that you can have time for your hobbies.In addition,when you feel stressed,you can listen to soft music before you go to bed.
I hope my advice will be useful to you.
Good luck with everything!
Yours sincerely,
Aunt Linda