八校联盟2023-2024学年度第二学期阶段质量调研
九年级英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
第一部分 选择题（85分）
一、听力（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
第一部分 听对话，回答问题。
本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍。在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选出你认为最合适的备选答案。
( ) 1. What is Bob’s dream job
A B C
( ) 2. What did Mike do last night
A B C
( ) 3. Where are Amy and Jack probably
A B C
( ) 4. When is the volleyball game
A B C
( ) 5. What will Alex do next most probably
A. Finish his report. B. Go to the school library C. Go to Jane’s home.
( ) 6. How will the girl go to Tibet
A. By train. B. By plane. C. By car.
( ) 7. Which colour does Peter advise the girl to choose for her room
A. White. B. Blue. C. Pink.
( ) 8. When does the girl advise the boy to get to Tian’anmen Square
A. At 4 a.m. B. At 5 a.m. C. At 6 a.m.
( ) 9. What does Linda think of the film
A. Moving. B. Interesting C. Meaningful.
( ) 10. Why does Jim feel sad
A. He failed the exam. B. He doesn’t work hard. C. His parents don’t understand him.
第二部分 听对话和短文，回答问题。
本部分你将听到一段对话和两篇短文，各听两遍。在听每段对话或短文前，你将有时间阅读相关小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选出你认为最合适的备选答案。
听下面一段对话，回答11-12题。
( )11. What was George Frederick Handel
A. pianist. B. An artist. C. A composer.
( )12. When was George Frederick Handel born
In 1685 B. In 1759. C. In 1717.
听第一篇短文，回答13-15题。请根据短文内容，选择正确答案，完成信息记录表。
The Word Voice
How often 13
Topic Interesting New Year Customs(风俗)
Examples In Denmark, people jump off the chairs at midnight. They 14 at their friends’ doors.
Dutch people light fires and eat something together.
In 15 people wear bright-colored clothes for good luck-red for love and yellow for business success.
( )13.A. Once a week B. Twice a week C. Once a month
( )14. A. throw plates B. pour water C. throw stones
( )15.A. North America B. South America C. South Africa
听第二篇短文, 回答第16～20小题。
( ) 16. Why do fewer people cook now
A. Because they don’t like family meals. B. Because many people are too busy.
C. Because many people don’t like cooking.
( ) 17. How does the family food taste
A. It tastes good and warm. B. It tastes cold and delicious.
C. It never tastes as good as the food in the restaurant.
( ) 18. Why does a parent spend an hour making cookies
A. To show her or his love. B. Just because cookies are sweet.
C. To let a child eat up in 15 minutes.
( ) 19. What does the writer think of the smell of home cooking
A. He thinks it makes us excited. B. He thinks it makes us feel good and loved.
C. He thinks it makes us interested in cooking.
( ) 20. What’s the main idea of this passage
A. How to make cakes. B. People are too busy to cook.
C. Family meals are important.
二、选择 从下列每题所给的四个选项中, 选择一个最佳答案。(共10小题；每小题1分，计10分)
( )21. Zanco, ________American tech company, made_______tiniest phone in the world — Tiny 11.
A. the; a B. an; / C. /; a D. an; the
( )22. Though the exam is easy, I don’t think _________ can pass it.
A. everybody B. none C. nobody D. anybody
( )23. The Chinese saying “A tree can’t make a forest.” tells us that ____ is very important in everything.
A. ability B. teamwork C. spirit D. chance
( )24. —The population of the world is still getting______.
—I’m afraid there will hardly be _______ space for humans to stand in 100 years.
A. less and less; some B. bigger and bigger; no
C. larger and larger; any D. smaller and smaller; any
( )25. — Millie never did the housework after she bought the robot ,_______
—______ . She could relax and have time for her hobbies.
A. did she; Yes B. didn’t she; No C. didn’t she; Yes D. did she; No
( )26. “_______ you’ve made! But you should still work harder.” the teacher said to Melissa.
A. What great progress B. How a big mistake C. What a big mistake D. How great progress
( )27. — I want to know if you can help with my Chinese. I really need help.
— ______. What about talking with me in Chinese after school every day
A. With pleasure B. You’ re welcome. C. Never mind D. My pleasure
( ) 28. — Have you seen the CCTV news on TV
— Yes, children had a good festival on the Children’s Day.
A. billions of, sixty-one B. ten billions, sixtieth-one
C. billions of, sixty-first D. ten billion, sixtieth-first
( ) 29. — Do you know who is our new English teacher？
— Of course. She ______to be a friend of my father’s.
A. turns out B. turns on C. turns off D. turns up
( )30. — Dad, it is said that the Chang’e-4 spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon. Could you tell me __________
— Sorry. Let’s search for the information on the Internet.
A. whether it is the first spacecraft to land on the far side of the moon
B. when did the amazing thing happen
C. whether the spacecraft had done experiments or not
D. how long the spacecraft has landed on the far side of the moon
三、完形填空（共 15 题；每题 1 分，计 15 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Unhappy and helpless, Christopher put his face deep into his pillow(枕头).
“What’s the problem, honey ” his mother asked 31 as she sat down beside him. “Is there anything I can help with Would you please tell me ”
Christopher hesitated（犹豫）. He didn’t really want to tell his mom what was 32 him. “S-something happened in the p-park.” he stammered（结巴地说出）finally. “I...I 33 to Aron and now he won’t talk to me. He knows the 34 . I’m afraid he won’t treat me as a friend.”
“ 35 did you do that ” Mom asked gently.
“I...I don’t know.” murmured Christopher. “I told him I was 36 but I don’t think he will stop being angry with me.”
“Are you really regretful ” asked Mom.
Christopher nodded. “I don’t think he’ll believe me again,” said Christopher 37 .
Mom thought for a minute. “Honey, do you remember the 38 Dad and I used to give you ” she asked. “Horsey rides（摇摇马） ” asked Christopher, wondering why Mom brought that up. “You thought it was so much 39 until you fell off one day and hit your head on a chair,” said Mom. “After that, it took you a long time to trust 40 enough to try it again."
“ 41 I finally did!” Christopher said eagerly(急切地). He thought he 42 what his mother was getting at(暗示).
“Yes, and I’m sure Aron will trust you again too,” said Mom. “When someone thinks you’re dishonest, it always takes 43 for him to really believe you again,” Mom smiled. “There will also be bad 44 of what you’ve done — like a friend who won’t speak to you for a while — and Aron needs time to get over what happened. So, be a good friend and help him trust you again. Can you do that ”
Christopher kept silent and after a while he looked up and 45 , “I’ll be a great friend!”
( )31. A. angrily B. patiently C. hurriedly D.beautifully ( )32. A. worrying B. hurting C. destroying D.surprising ( )33. A. shouted B. wrote C. talked D. lied
( )34. A. friend B. mistake C. truth D. park
( )35. A. How B. Why C. Where D. When
( )36. A. fine B. sorry C. unhappy D.worried ( )37. A. excitedly B. calmly C. cheerfully D. sadly
( )38. A. lessons B. dolls C. rides D.horses ( )39. A. fun B. luck C. hope D.trouble ( )40. A. you B. them C. us D. it
( )41. A. But B. So C. Or D. And
( )42. A. wondered B. knew C. doubted D.refused ( )43. A. money B. courage C. patience D. time
( )44. A. reasons B. instructions C. introduction D. results
( )45. A. promised B. regretted C. thought D. told
四、阅读理解（共 20小题，每小题 2 分，计40 分）
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
A
Welcome to Hongze Lake 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: Hongze Lake Hotel, sincerely looks forward to your arrival!
Hotel Facilities(设施)
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 free in the whole hotel
Internet
Hotel Services
Services 24-hour front Desk, Morning call, Ticket service, Taxi 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（预约）is safe. All personal data is encrypted(加密） and will only be used for your booking.
( )46.You can’t ______ when staying in Hongze Lake Hotel.
A. raise pets B. go swimming C. have meals D. play table tennis
( )47.If Mr Brown and his 8-year-old son have a meal in the hotel, they should pay_______.
A. 30 B. 45 C. 60 D. 75
( )48.When you check in the hotel, you should present your__________.
ID card B. passport C. bank card D. A or B
( )49. Which of the following is true
A. No free Wi-Fi in the hotel. B. You can check out at 12 o’clock.
C. Smoking is not allowed in the hotel D. You can enjoy dinner at 18:00.
( )50.The purpose of the passage is ______.
A. to introduce the hotel B. to make people enjoy their trips
C. to attract more people to live in the hotel D. to share the writer’s stay in the hotel
B
Do you want to know how and why a fall leaf changes color We first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are the world’s food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots and take CO2 from the air. Plants use sunlight to turn water and CO2 into glucose（葡萄糖）, a kind of sugar. Plants use it as food for energy and growing.
A chemical called “chlorophyll” in the leaves gives plants their green colour. As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter, and trees “know” to begin getting ready for winter. During winter, there is not enough sunlight or water. Trees rest during this time and live on the food they store during the summer. They begin to shut down their food-making factories. As the green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves, we begin to see yellow and orange leaves.
The bright reds and purples we see in leaves are made mostly in autumn. In some trees, like maples （枫树），sunlight and the cool nights of autumn turn the glucose in the leaves into a red colour. And we can enjoy the beautiful red leaves during autumn.
( )51.Which should be in the box
sunlight+ +CO2 glucose
A. air B. sugar C. water D. wind
( )52.The underlined word “chlorophyll” means ______.
叶绿素 B. 脂肪 C. 蛋白 D. 淀粉
( )53.The leaves turn yellow because they are short of（缺少）______.
A. water and CO2 B. glucose and energy C. sunlight and water D. sunlight and CO2
( )54.Which of the following is NOT true
A. When autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter.
B. During winter, trees live on the food they store in summer.
C. During winter, some of yellow and orange colors are still in the leaves.
D. Trees begin to stop making food in summer.
( )55.This passage tells us ______.
A. the plants can grow well only with the sunlight B. there are all kinds of plants on the earth
C. not all the colors of the leaves are from chlorophyll D. maple leaves change the color as other trees
C
China now has more than 30,000 kilometers of high speed track (轨道), and this is expected to increase to 38,000 kilometers by 2025, fully two thirds of the world’s high speed rail (by length) is in China. Here, we track the exciting technological developments in high speed rail and consider their cultural influence.
While the main advantage of the high speed rail lines is convenience for people to get from one city to another as quickly as possible, some of these high speed lines have become popular tourist attractions (places that many tourists visit). A good example of this is the Hefei-Fuzhou high speed line. Technically speaking, this was one of the most challenging high speed rail routes ever built nearly 90% of the track was laid either on bridges or in tunnels (隧道). However, the amazing views are worth it, as the train goes through some of China’s most beautiful mountainous areas, including the Huangshan and the Wuyi Mountains Ranges.
As China has gained skills and knowledge in high speed rail, it is trying to export (出口) its technology to other countries. Its first project on the international market was the line connecting Istanbul with Turkey’s capital, Ankara, 530 kilometers away. This was followed by projects among other countries. Perhaps its most challenging project is a Trans Asian network (横贯亚洲铁路网) connecting China with Europe. Although it is difficult, China will make every effort to take on this plan. It is hoped to be completed by 2030 as a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (一带一路的倡议).
Thanks to high speed rail, the travel time between main cities in China has already been reduced to only a few hours. So this convenience should improve the development within (在……内) and out of China. No doubt, it will also bring the people of the country closer together, and in time bring about deep social changes.
( )56. How many kilometers of high speed track does China have now
A. Over 38,000. B. Over 30,000. C. Over 45,000. D. Over 57,000.
( )57. Why does the writer talk about the Hefei-Fuzhou line in Paragraph 2
A. To prove how fast the high speed lines can be.
B. To stress how convenient the high speed lines are.
C. To explain high speed lines can be popular tourist attractions.
D. To show the technical development of the high speed lines.
( )58. What is the most challenging project that China plans to take on
A. Inventing faster trains. B. Connecting China with Europe.
C. Designing and building its own trains. D. Connecting the whole country in 2030.
( )59. What advantages does the high speed rail have
A. It should improve the development within and out of China.
B. It takes only a few hours to travel between main cities in China by high-speed train.
C. It will bring the people of the country closer together, and bring about deep social changes.
D. All the above.
( )60. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. Racing to the Future. B. Great Changes within and out of China.
C. Rising China in the World. D. High Speed Rail within and out of China.
D
For middle and primary school students, being able to cook has become a must. They will also need to learn how to plant vegetables, raise poultry（家禽）and maintain home appliances（维修电器）under new requirements for labor education.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) brought out a new standard for labor education in schools in 2021. Starting from 2022 autumn term, students in primary and middle schools have to take courses on labor skills at least once a week.
Labor education helps students value hard work. It includes things like household chores(家务),on-campus labor and community volunteer services.
The new standards include three types of labor tasks. The first is basic life skills like everyday household chores, including cleaning, cooking, using and maintaining home appliances. Next is industry and agriculture labor practice, including new technologies like 3D printing, and laser cutting (激光切割). The third type is service work, such as community volunteer services.
Schools in China have traditionally placed more focus on studying, and many have seen household chores as a waste of children’s time. But according to the MOE, labor education must be built up to help students cultivate（培养）social values and develop an interest in labor.
Online people have been busy discussing the new standards on social media.
Liu Fang, a mother of 6-year-old twins in Beijing strongly supports labor education. For the past year, she trained her daughters to do chores and make simple dishes for the family.
“The main idea is to let them share responsibility as family members and become independent as early as they can,” said Liu. “Through doing housework, their hand-eye coordination(协调), time management and organization skills can be trained and it's also good to help them relax.”
( )61.What do we know about the new labor education standard
A. It is for students from primary school to college.
B. Students can get extra credits for taking labor courses.
C. It started in the fall semester of 2022.
D. Students have to take three labor courses every week.
( )62.What can students learn through labor education
a. How to plant vegetables. b. How to raise chickens or ducks.
c. How to be more focused in class. d. How to fix computers or fridges.
A. abc B. abd C. bcd D. acd
( )63.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Why students should receive labor education.
B. What labor education was like in China in the past.
C. The types of labor education included in the new standard.
D. How students find a balance between their study and labor tasks.
( )64.What does Liu Fang think of labor education
It's too simple for students. B. It isn't fun enough for students.
C. It takes up too much of students' free time. D. It helps students develop different skills.
( )65.What is the passage mainly about
A. New courses for primary school students.
B. Labor education for primary and middle school students.
C. Ways to cultivate students' social values.
D. New technologies used in primary and middle schools.
第二部分 非选择题（65分）
五、任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)
阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，每个空格只填1个单词。
It is impossible to name all Chinese customs in a single article. Even so, in this passage we bring you several Chinese customs and traditions that you should know. Here we go!
Chinese usually do not show their feelings openly, also avoiding any unnecessary body touch. The Chinese see badly that people kiss each other on the face, even if they are women. In fact, shaking hands was also not so acceptable in the past. For them it is enough to make a small nod when greeting. As the country gradually lets western traditions in, people are used to shaking hands to greet.
Many food manners must be followed strictly at meals. Some details should be paid much attention to by both guests and hosts. In China, the older guests are always seated first, and then others can take their seats. Food manners are also very important. You should never serve yourself a drink, it should be served by someone else. Chopsticks should never be placed upwards in food. And you must put your mouth close to your own bowl to eat.
The Chinese have the habit and skill of being able to sleep anywhere at any time. It doesn’t matter if it’s on the break from work, in the middle of the street or waiting in a supermarket. This Chinese custom has nothing to do with laziness, quite the opposite. In China, sleeping for a short time in public places is considered a symbol of effort. For example, a photo of a sleeping doctor in the corner of the operating room spread quickly and wildly online. Thousands of netizens（网民） gave the photo a “like” to show their respect to the doctor. So, this person has been putting a lot of effort into his work and it is right that he should sleep as he likes.
Many of you have already known it’s polite not to open gifts in public. But that’s not the only important thing to know when receiving gifts in China. For example, the Chinese will always refuse your gift up to three times to show they are well educated. But in the end, they’re willing to accept it. And remember not to receive the gift with only one hand.
Chinese Customs and Traditions
Not showing their feelings openly There’s no 66 to have body touch while greeting. ◆People dislike kissing on each other’s faces. ◆Shaking hands is gradually 67 because of the influence of western traditions.
68 food manners strictly It makes sure guests and hosts feel comfortable at table. ◆Older guests get seated the first. ◆Don’t serve 69 a drink ◆Don’t place chopsticks upwards. ◆Keep your mouth 70 to your own bowl.
Sleeping carelessly It has something to do with 71 . ◆It’s not 72 to see Chinese sleeping in some public places, like offices, streets, supermarkets and so on. ◆People like the sleeping doctor are considered to have the right because they are too tired at work.
Receiving gifts 73 It is important to know how to receive gifts. ◆Don’t open gifts in public. ◆Refuse three times 74 accepting gifts. ◆Use 75 hands to receive gifts.
六、语篇填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)
根据短文内容，在横线上填上适当单词，使短文完整、通顺。给出单词的空格不限一词，没有给出单词的空格限一词。
If you lose hope for the future, watch the movie The Shawshank Redemption(《肖申克的救赎》). It won seven Oscar nominations, 76 (include) the Best Motion Picture, the Best Actor.
Andy Dufresne, the main character, was charged with killing his wife and her lover，and was sent to a prison 77 (call) Shawshank. Because he insisted that he was not guilty, he tried and 78 (success) ran away from prison 20 years later. Hope and freedom are of great importance throughout the movie.
In my opinion, Dufresne finally made his escape because he had a heart full of hope. Just 79 he said, “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” 80 he ran away from the prison, Red, his inmate(狱友), said, “I have to remind 81 (I) that some birds shouldn’t be trapped, because their feathers are just too bright…”
Among all the scenes, the 82 (sad) one for me is about old Brooks, a senior prisoner, who had been in Shawshank for over fifty years. When he 83 (set) free, he found the world outside was his true prison. “These walls are kind of 84 funny lie which first you hate them, and then you get used to them. Enough time passes, and you depend on them”. That was why he ended his life hopelessly.
The different 85 (ending) of Dufresne and Brooks made me think a lot. We should never give up hope when we are going through awful things. This is the spirit of The Shawshank Redemption.
七、词汇应用 (本题共10小题；每题0.5分，满分5分)
用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。(每空不限填一词)
86. Su Bingtian is not only a hero in many people's eyes, but also a hero in (we).
87. — Has Tom returned the book to the library — No, he _________ (keep) it for another week.
88. — Miss Li used to work as a teacher in Shanghai before she came here, right
— Yes. She _________________(teach) Geography there for nearly ten years.
89. I heard that Jim’s uncle bought him a new iPad to celebrated his ______________(12) birthday last week.
90. Every year a lot of students go to other countries for ______________ (far) study.
91. Be quiet! I saw the baby _______________ (sleep) when I walked past his room just now.
92. — Lily, I can’t stand the noise from your group.
— Sorry, Mr. Wu. We (discuss) the plans for the coming winter holiday.
93. You’d better ____________(not use) a plastic bag when shopping.
94. How excited they were __________ (hear) they were chosen to play the lead roles in the play.
95. Students are encouraged to _____________(active)play a part in competition to improve their ability.
八、同义句转换 (本题共5小题；每题1分，满分5分) （每空一词）
96. His black coat goes well with his blue sweater today.
His black coat __________ his blue sweater _________ today.
97. The little boy is able to finish the task by himself.
The little boy has the _______ to finish the task ________.
We will have five days’ holiday next month.
We will _________ five days _________ next month.
Do you know what DIY means
Do you know what DIY _________ ________
At last, he made up his mind to go to the park with his friends.
________, he __________ to go to the park with his friends.
九、书面表达 （25分）
艰难困苦，玉汝于成。每个人的成长都是种蜕变的过程，从幼稚走向成熟，从逆境走向成功。“精感石没羽，岂云惮险艰”，初中以来你有过逆势前行、克服困难的经历吗？请以”How to get over difficulty”为题写一篇英语短文，讲述你的一次经历和感悟。
内容提示：
1. What was your difficulty
2. How did you get over the difficulty
3. What have you learned from it
注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息；词数100词左右；标题和开头已给出，不计入总词数。
How to get over difficulty
No one can lead a life without difficulty.
八校联盟2023-2024学年度第二学期阶段质量调研
九年级英语答案
听力
1-5: ABCCB 6-10: CBABC 11-15: CAAAB 16-20: BAABC
选择
21-25: DABCD 26-30: AACAA
完形填空
31-35: BADCB 36-40: BDCAC 41-45: ABDDA
阅读理解
46-50: ABDBC 51-55: CACDC 56-60: BCBDA 61-65: CBCDB
任务型阅读
66. need 67. accepted/welcome/welcomed 68. Following 69. yourself 70. close
71. effort(s) 72. surprising/ strange 73. politely 74. before 75. Both/Two
语篇填空
76. including 77. called 78. successfully 79. as 80. After
81. myself 82. saddest 83. was set 84. a 85. endings
词汇运用
86. ours 87. will keep 88. taught 89. twelfth 90. further
91. sleeping 92. are discussing 93. not use 94. to hear 95. actively
同义句转换
matches ; well 97. ability ; alone 98. have ; off
99. stands ; for 100. Finally ;decided
书面表达
How to get over difficulty
No one can lead a life without difficulty. But how can we get over difficulty Here is one of my experiences.
I was weak in English in Grade 7, which troubled me a lot. Then I decided to learn English well. From then on, I got up early to memorize new words and useful sentences. Besides, I did many exercises. Indeed, it was not easy to catch up with my classmates, but I kept going and never gave up. At last, my hard work paid off, and I made great progress. Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind on it.
