2022-2023学年广东省广州市荔湾区九年级(下)开学英语试卷
一、 语法选择
1.(15分)In the warring States period,there was an old man lived in a faraway village.His special skill was taking care of horses and he was very good(1) it.That is how he made money (2) .
One day the old man lost one of his (3) horses.One neighbour told him how sorry he was about this.The old man said, "(4) sorry for me.I agree with you that this looks like bad luck now,but let us wait and see what (5) ."
After a while,the horse (6) the old man had lost returned,but it did not come alone.(7) very beautiful horse was with it.(8) neighbour arrived at his door and congratulated him on his good luck.The old man replied, "(9) this seems like good luck now,let us wait a while and see."
A few days later,the old man's son (10) to go out to ride the new horse.During the ride,the horse was nervous and threw (11) rider to the ground.The old man's son was (12) hurt and broke his leg.This time the neighbours came to comfort the old man, (13) the old man simply said, "Thank you,but how (14) we know this is not a good thing for me ?"
One year later,the Emperor's soldiers arrived at the village to collect healthy young men to fight in the war.The old man's son (15) to join the army because of his broken leg.
(1) A.at B.with C.for D.to
(2) A.live B.to live C.living D.lived
(3) A.good B.better C.the best D.best
(4) A.Be B.Don't C.Not be D.Do not be
(5) A.happen B.happens C.happened D.is happening
(6) A.who B.when C.which D.whose
(7) A.A B.An C.The D. /
(8) A.Other B.The others C.Another D.Others
(9) A.Although B.If C.Because D.Unless
(10) A.decides B.will decide C.decided D.has decided
(11) A.it B.it's C.itself D.its
(12) A.bad B.badly C.worse D.worst
(13) A.and B.or C.but D.so
(14) A.must B.should C.might D.could
(15) A.hasn't allowed B.wasn't allowed C.didn't allow D.isn't allowed
二、完形填空
2.(10分)My name is Kevin.The first twelve years of my life were nearly perfect until my parents told me the terrible news.But before I tell you the bad news,let me tell you about a (1) day in my life.
Every morning,my mom wakes me up softly and takes time to listen to my dreams.She laughs at the funny ones and pretends to be (2) when I tell her the frightening ones.Then the (3) of breakfast carries me downstairs.During the drive to school,I choose the music we listen to.Mom,Dad(4) along happily.
Well,it's the time for me to tell you the bad news.A few months ago,my parents told me that soon I' m going to have a little sister.Ugh!For twelve years(5) .I will have to stay with the baby in my room.Mom won't have time to listen to my (6) anymore.
Today,Mom and Dad are coming home from the hospital with my new sister,and I've decided to tell them they should just(7) .
Well,here they are. (8) ,Mom hugs me and kisses the top of my head.Before I say anything,Dad puts the baby in my arms.My baby sister reaches out and (9) my finger softly!I think she knows that I'm her big brother and she likes me already.
Hey,maybe having a little sister won't be so bad.I believe Mom and Dad have enough(10) for both of us.
(1) A.funny B.great C.frightening D.terrible
(2) A.bored B.ashamed C.sad D.afraid
(3) A.taste B.feel C.smell D.sound
(4) A.wait B.watch C.sleep D.sing
(5) A.poor B.dirty C.crowded D.dangerous
(6) A.requests B.dreams C.excuses D.stories
(7) A.send her away B.take her off C.wake her up D.let her down
(8) A.Luckily B.Finally C.Suddenly D.Probably
(9) A.holds B.hits C.avoids D.ties
(10) A.news B.love C.food D.money
三、阅读(共两节,满分30分)
3.(8分)It all began when my younger brother,Chris,and I went over to Uncle Howard's for holiday.We were busy helping with the farm work,because when we were finished,he handed me one turkey egg.
"You kids put this under a hen," he said, " and in twenty﹣ five days,Chris and I found a lovely little new﹣born turkey.We named it Timothy.
Timothy grew and grew,running towards the feed we threw out.Mom kept telling us not to get too close to Timothy,because we were going to have him for Thanksgiving.But Chris and I never paid too much attention to what that really meant.
Then,one day toward the end of October,dad pointed at Timothy and said,thick﹣fleshed bird for Thanksgiving dinner!" After Dad turned and walked away.Chris started to cry.
I comforted Chris,saying we could hide Timothy in the cave near the woods where people couldn't find him.The next day,as we planned,I told my parents in tears that a fox must have got Timothy because he was nowhere to be found.
With Timothy gone,we had the first no﹣turkey Thanksgiving.My parents apologized to us for no turkey on the big day.A sense of guilt came over us.We decided to be honest with our parents.After listening to our story,to our great surprise.Dad wasn't angry.Instead,but also we were given the responsibility to take care of Timothy from that day on.
(1)Why did Uncle Howard give Chris and me a turkey egg?
A.We picked it up on the farm.
B.We asked him to give it to us.
C.We were interested in turkeys.
D.We knew how to cook a turkey.
(2)What did Mom's words really mean in Paragraph 3 ?
A.We had better not run any more when we feed Timothy.
B.We shouldn't build up a close relationship with Timothy.
C.We'd better pay close attention to the food we fed Timothy.
D.We should protect Timothy from being hurt when we feed it.
(3)What happened to Timothy at the end of the story?
A.Timothy was kept secretly in a cave.
B.Timothy was gone because of a fox.
C.Timothy became a pet in the family.
D.Timothy was eaten for Thanksgiving.
(4)Which of the following can best describe the children?
①kind
②crazy
③honest
④smart
⑤proud
⑥silly
A.①③④
B.②③⑤
C.②⑤⑥
D.①④⑥
4.(8分)Pablo Picasso,born in Spain in 1881,was one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.Picasso began painting when he was a small child and took high﹣level art course when he was only fifteen.Between 1904 and 1947 Picasso lived in Paris.In 1947 he moved to Riviera,in the south of France.
Many people thought Picasso's works were strange and unpleasant.Still,he had a great effect on artists in every country.Today,Picasso is considered as a genius and his paintings are in the museums all over the world.In 1912,Picasso actually invented a new type of art.He painted a picture.Then he pasted pieces of paper and something else instead of drawing on it.This type of art is called "collage".
There are even some photos of "light paintings" that he created.These paintings were produced by moving a light,or a small flashlight,in the air.Although the images could be seen only briefly by anyone watching them happen,the camera was able to catch the images as they appeared.
By the time he died in France in April of 1973,he had created around 37,000 works of art.Picasso was not only a painter but also a sculptor and a designer of scenery for plays.When Picasso was asked how someone could become an artistTo draw,you must close your eyes and sing."
(1)What did many people think of Picasso's works in the past?
A.Interesting but strange.
B.Strange and unpleasant.
C.Unusual and unpleasant.
D.Interesting and pleasant.
(2)People need some tools to make light painting,except .
A.lights
B.paper
C.flashlights
D.cameras
(3)Which has the similar meaning as the underlined sentence of the last paragraph?
A.My life is work,and it is non﹣stop work.
B.Art is a lie that enables us to realize the truth.
C.Talent does exist,but it must find you working.
D.I paint objects as I think them,not as I see them.
(4)Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.Picasso's Life in France
B.Pablo Picasso:A great Artist
C.Pablo Picasso's Painting Styles
D.How to Become a Great Artist
5.(8分)Many students like sugary drinks in hot summer.Erica Kenney,a scientist planned to look into the amount of sugary drinks kids were having in schools.However,during her research she found that many kids were simply not drinking enough water.
Kenney and her team studied data from a group of 4,000 children,aged 6 to 18 for three years.She noticed that more than half of the kids they studied were short of water.Of that group76% of the boys didn't have enough water.Nearly one quarter of the kids in the research drank no fresh water at all.
"These findings are important because they showed that we paid less attention to not drinking enough water," Kenney said. "Even though for most kids this is not an immediate serious health problem,it could really lead to poor quality of Life and well﹣being for many children and youth."
60% of our human body is made up of water that keeps our bodies healthy.Not drinking enough water can lead to health problems such as headaches and even more serious problems.
In general,kids need between 10﹣14 cups of water every day.This water can come from a mix of drinks and foods that have high amounts of water,such as watermelons or tomatoes.And fluids(液体)from water instead of sugary drinks is better for kids' health.
"The good news is that this public health problem has a simple solution," said one health expert. "If we can help children drink more water ﹣ a low cost and calorie ﹣ free drink,we can improve their health,which may allow many children to feel better throughout the day and do better in school."
(1)The research was planned to find out
A.whether children drink enough water.
B.what children drink at school in hot summer.
C.if children will choose sugary drinks in summer.
D.how much sugary drinks children have at school.
(2)How many kids didn't drink any fresh water according to the research? .
A.1,000
B.2,400
C.3,040
D.4,000
(3)What does the underlined word "it"refer to in paragraph 3?
A.Not drinking enough water.
B.Headaches and serious problems.
C.Drinking sugary drinks too much.
D.The immediate serious health problem.
(4)There are many ways to stay healthy,except .
A.Drinking fresh water
B.drinking sugary drinks
C.having calorie ﹣free drinks
D.eating watermelons and tomatoes
6.(6分)
HAMBURGERParagraph WritingWhat is the hamburger writing model?
The hamburger model is a paragraph writing organizer that usually separates the topic sentence,body,and closing sentence.
(1)Where can we probably read the information above?
A.In a book about model making.
B.On a menu for hamburgers.
C.In a magazine on English writing.
D.On a poster about healthy eating.
(2)The purpose of the information above is to show how to .
A.tell main ideas
B.write paragraphs
C.describe details
D.organize stories
(3)Which can probably be the best sample for the hamburger writing model?
A.There are some very useful tips to help communicate with parents.First,make a list of the things you and your parents disagree about most.Second,talk to your parents when it is convenient for them.Third,you can learn to communicate better with your parents.
B.I went out with a group of friends yesterday.We saw a lady lying in the street.She looked very sick.My friends made jokes about her and laughed.Though I wanted to help her,my friends told me not to.It was awful of them to laugh at her,and I regret not saying anything.
C.The Dinosaur Jungle was my favourite.It was wonderful.Everything was quiet.Then suddenly we saw a huge wave coming towards us.There was a terrible noise,and the wave seemed to come over the top of us,but we didn't get wet at all!I don't know how they did it.
D.This is a report on the story " Tom Sawyer paints the fences".This story has three main characters:Tom,his aunt Polly and Ben Rogers.Aunt Polly wants Tom to paint their fence.However,Tom is lazy.He would prefer to play games.The story is enjoyable and full of fun.
四、 阅读填空
7.(5分)Over half a century ago,we were first introduced the large box called a television set.Your grandparents can tell you that when they first started watching TV pictures were black and white. (1) Most of them were programmes for the whole family or news reports.
But as our world changed,so did the shows and so did the technology.Video Cassette Recorders(盒式录像机)were the next big change.(2) Television was simply aired live,or prerecorded,with only the television stations holding the videos.This explains why some shows and even more movies were lost forever over time.
Newer technology in the 1990s and 2000s have greatly changed how we view TV,and how television stations and studios show movies to us. (3) If they do,it must be a fantastic movie whose magic they can only enjoy in cinema.
(4) On the Internet,people can watch the latest movies that were just in cinema a number of months ago.The viewer doesn't have to do anything but click buttons on their Internet﹣ready television.
(5) Social media is also playing a both supportive and challenging role in new films.How will people enjoy TV shows and movies in the future?Let's wait and see.
A.Until the late 1970s,no one was recording anything.B.Perhaps many moviegoers don't even go to the cinemas anymore.C.Perhaps an even more popular way nowadays is to watch movies online.D.In fact,the Internet and technology have changed the way people enjoy movies.E.There were not many types of television programmes to choose in the early years.
五、写作(共三节,满分5分)
8.(5分) Community libraries are quiet and comfortable.Students prefer to do school projects here because they think the environment helps them focus on the tasks and(1)a making mistakes.At weekends,some experienced teachers(2)s their knowledge with them on art and culture through lectures.Every two months community libraries hold a book fair to raise money and send books as(3)g to the poor children.
Zheng Jianwei,15,often goes to the community library near his home. "People there are (4) .When I enter the reading room,they greet me with a smile.I usually spend an hour or two reading novels there every week.I read(5)c and won't miss a plot.I also love the weekend lectures on traditional Chinese culture." he said.
六、完成句子(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
9.(2分)一天,村子里的一间房子着火了,里面的一个小男孩是如此害怕以致晕倒了。
One day a house in a village caught fire,and a little boy inside was frightened he .
10.(2分)当消防员到达的时候,村民们被要求远离着火的房子。
When the fire fighters arrived,the villagers away from the burning house.
11.(2分)在扑灭火灾后,消防员还向村民们展示在火灾中人们能够怎么保护自己。
After putting out the fire,the fire fighters also showed the villagers themselves in a fire.
12.(2分)要想出拯救生命的方法是不容易的。这需要勇气和智慧。
is not easy ways to save lives.It takes courage and wisdom.
13.(2分)多么勇敢且负责任的消防员啊!
and responsible fire fighters!
七、 书面表达(满分15分)
14.(15分)一本外语杂志正举行以"家规"为主题的征文。请根据以下要点,用英语写一篇短文,向该杂志投稿。
注意:1.请补充思维导图中的信息;
(1)词数:80词左右(短文的开头已给出,不计入词数);
(2)不得透露学校、姓名等任何信息,否则不予评分。
Family rules are really important.
参考答案
一、 语法选择
1.【答案】ABDDB CACAC DBCDB
二、完形填空
2.【答案】BDCDC BACAB
三、阅读(共两节,满分30分)
3.【答案】CBCA
4.【答案】BBDB
5.【答案】DAAB
6.【答案】CBA
四、 阅读填空
7.【答案】EABCD
五、写作(共三节,满分5分)
8.【答案】(1)avoid(2)share(3)gifts(4)pleasant(5)carefully
六、完成句子(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
9.【答案】so;that;passed out
10.【答案】were asked to stay
11.【答案】to protect
12.【答案】It;to come up with
13.【答案】What brave
七、 书面表达(满分15分)
14.【答案】Family rules are really important.We want to be a Chinese who knows the rules.First,we have to be honest.We don't lie.When we make a mistake,we have to tell the truth.At school,we help our teachers do what we can every day.At home,we should help our parents with housework on weekends,for example,we can sweep the floor,empty the rubbish,make the bed and so on.Third,we should have love.We should actively help those in need.