Module 3 Life now and then综合能力检测（含答案，无听力部分）2024-2025学年外研版英语九年级下册

(九下)Module 3 综合能力检测
二、语法选择(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
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A、B和C项中选出最佳选项。
A librarian in Indonesia’s Java Island is lending books to children in an interesting way.Children can use the rubbish they collect to borrow books.This can 　31　 help clean up the environment and also get the kids to read more books.　32　 kind-hearted lady！
Each weekday, Raden Roro Hendarti　33　 her three-wheeler filled with books for children in Muntang village.These 　34　 can be exchanged (交换) for plastic cups, bags and other waste that she carries back.
She told reporters that she was helping these children develop　35　 habit of reading.At the same time, she wanted them 　36　 the importance of protecting the environment.
Every time she shows up, the children quickly appear　37　 her “Rubbish Library”.Many of them 　38　 by their parents and they all shout for their own favourite books.They are all carrying rubbish bags and Raden’s three-wheeler is quickly filled with waste.She is pleased that the children are spending 　39　 time playing online games than before.
Hendarti collects about 100 kg of waste each week.The waste is then sent for recycling or sold by the people in her group.In　40　 library, there are more than 6,000 books.It’s a new way to clean up the environment and get the kids to read more.
( )31.A.great　 B.greatness　 C.greatly
( )32.A.How　 B.How a C.What a
( )33.A.rides B.rode C.was riding
( )34.A.book’s B.book C.books
( )35.A./ B.a C.an
( )36.A.to realise B.realised C.realising
( )37.A.past B.between C.around
( )38.A.are following B.are followed C.were followed
( )39.A.less B.the less C.least
( )40.A.her　　　　 B.she　　 C.hers
三、完形填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
I’m sure many people are working hard for a lot of money, a big house, a new car, expensive clothes and so on.These are considered to be symbols of 　41　 on the material level.When I was young, I was also 　42　 reaching for material success.So I chose a job as a salesman and I did make some pretty good money.Then I was happy and I took pride in my job.
But later I realised that was not what I wanted, because I was often forced(强迫) to sell products that might not be good for 　43　.I become very unhappy although I could make a lot of money.I no longer felt 　44　 my job and even looked down upon myself for doing things like that.
So I 　45　 my sales job and took another job, this time helping people in 　46　—the poor and the weak.The sense of belonging(归属感)was great and suddenly I felt successful in my life again.I made less money,but I was 　47　 with myself.
For my own part, success comes from the feeling of satisfaction and joy.I feel successful when I love what I do, not caring so much about 　48　.And I feel the most successful when I 　49　 my kindness everywhere I go.
So, be 　50　 to yourself： Learn to listen to the voice from the bottom of your heart.And find your own way with a happy heart to achieve(实现) your own success.
( )41.A.luck　 B.success　 C.safety　 D.hope
( )42.A.sadly　 B.hardly　 C.crazily　 D.honestly
( )43.A.students　 B.friends C.parents　 D.customers
( )44.A.proud of B.worried about　 C.shy about　 D.angry at
( )45.A.made up　 B.gave up　 C.set up　 D.turned up
( )46.A.danger　 B.order　 C.need　 D.surprise
( )47.A.strict　 B.careful　 C.angry　 D.satisfied
( )48.A.trust B.love 　C.money D.health
( )49.A.throw B.spread 　C.sell D.lend
( )50.A.true B.brave 　C.friendly D.terrible
四、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,每小题2分,共30分)
阅读A、B两篇短文,从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A
Historic,riverside home needs a caretaker.
Owner：Ann Smith(annsmith@)
Apply：before June 10th,2025
Start：June 15th,2025
We have a fantastic historic riverside home in beautiful Willow Village,and we would love to find someone to look after the house and watch our animal friends when we go away this summer.
Caretaking will be between 10 and 12 hours per week.The work includes protecting the house,house cleaning and doing yard-work.We have a dog,Stone,and an old cat,Lucky,who mostly sleeps.The dog will need to be walked twice a day.
Our eight-bedroom,three-bathroom house has great mountain and river views,and is just a 45-minute ride from London.From our large backyard you will enjoy easy river access(通道)for boating and swimming.This is a perfect place for an artist or a writer who wants to create some works during this summer.
We would like to hire someone for exactly 3 months.There is no pay for this work.But you can stay in the house for free in return.You will have a 30m2 bedroom with a bathroom.You can use the small kitchen at the back of the house.
Smoking,drinking alcohol and partying are not allowed in this house.And no more pets except Stone and Lucky.You may invite one or two friends for a cup of tea or coffee,but not for dinner.
Please email us if you have more questions.We will have an interview online with the applicants(申请人)on the morning of June 11th.
( )51.What’s this ad about？
A.A house-keeping job.　 B.A house for sale.
C.A village mountain park.　 D.A trip to the countryside.
( )52.What will Ann Smith do？
A.Come back twice a week.　
B.Leave her pets at home.
C.Go boating with the caretaker.　
D.Have a cleaner.
( )53.When will the caretaker leave the house？
A.On June 11th.　 B.On June 15th.　
C.On August 15th.　 D.On September 15th.
( )54.What may you do if you become a caretaker？
A.Have an online interview with Lucky.
B.Cook meals in the small kitchen.
C.Get paid by the owner monthly.
D.Invite friends to the house for dinner.
( )55.Which of the following applicants may get the job？
A.A 70-year-old artist with a small dog.
B.A writer who prefers a simple and quiet life.
C.A middle-aged smoker who loves swimming.
D.A young college student who often gives parties.
B
Community fridges are appearing around the United States.You can see them on street corners, outside restaurants and near flats.The food inside them is free and anyone can take it.Many community fridges are filled by volunteers and they are set up for people who can’t afford food.
Tajahnae Stocker started the ICT Community Fridge Project in Wichita, Kansas.The goal is to provide free food to every member of the Wichita community.She raised $1,500 and bought a fridge.She fills it with food and offers it to people in need.Stocker said now the last thing they need to pay attention to is their next meal.
Buddy System MIA is a community fridge group in Miami, Florida.It fills its fridges up to five times a day.“The need is still really high,” said Kristin Guerin who runs the munity fridges might be filled with homemade meals, including food given away by restaurants.“That way, meals do not go to waste,” she said.
The group 901 Community Fridges serves Memphis, Tennessee.It accepts food as well as something babies need.In Miami, the fridges are covered with posters that advertise (打广告) things like summer camp.According to Guerin, community fridges have become little community centres.
Community fridges are filled with food from supermarkets or restaurants.But all people can help.One way is to give money online to a community fridge group.Or you can fill a fridge yourself.Just be sure the food is fresh.Some community fridge groups need volunteers.Get in touch with local groups and ask how you can help.
( )munity fridges are set up for _______.
A.volunteers　　　 B.the poor　　　C.babies　　　　 D.the old
( )57. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean？
A.There are still many people who can’t afford food.
B.People in the community needn’t worry about being hungry.
C.ICT Community Fridge Project needs more help.
D.It’s necessary to make the community fridges beautiful.
( )58.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about？
A.Many community fridges provide things more than food.
B.Only babies can use the community fridges in Memphis.
C.Community fridges are facing some problems.
D.Community fridges in Miami are placed in the city centre.
( )59.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the text？
A.To call for people to give a helping hand.
B.To talk about the importance of community fridges.
C.To point out some food problems.
D.To share community fridges’ future.
( )60.What is the best title for the text？
A.Community Fridges B.Next Meal
C.Homemade Meals D.Wichita Community
C
配对阅读。左栏是五个人的信息,右栏是七条广告,请为每个人选择合适的广告。
( )61.Liang and Wang,both teachers,are going to take their summer holidays at some beautiful seaside.They like good wine and shopping. ( )62.Chen Hui and Li Hong,both university students,want to travel with very little money,and would like to get to know the country by working with the local people for two weeks. ( )63.Mr Zhang,a young and busy manager,needs a holiday to relax.He would like to go somewhere warm and sunny,where he can swim in the sea. And he enjoys sports and dancing. ( )64.Mr Lee and his wife,who have retired(退休)recently,want to visit places of cultural and historic interest,but Mrs Lee hates flying. ( )65.Ling Xia,a nurse in a hospital in Guangzhou,hopes to spend her 21st birthday in the north and skate on real ice. A.Seven Days on Jinsha Island　 Seven-day holidays on Jinsha Island,lovely beaches with golden sands and deep blue sea.Sailing and some other water sports as well as dancing to local music. B.East China for Comfort Comfortable coach tours around five cities in East China.Six days out of normal holiday season,experiencing local culture. C.A Four-Day Holiday in Guilin　 Relax yourselves for a four-day holiday in Guilin.Stay in Lijiang Hotel and taste delicious Guilin rice noodles.A tour on Lijiang River by boat. D.Holiday Homes in Sanya Holiday flats in Sanya in the summer season by the sea,yet near shops and restaurants. E.One-Day Travel in Guangzhou　 Climb Mount Baiyun in the morning,visit Yuexiu Park and other sceneries after lunch.A night-time boat trip on Pearl River at 8：00. F.One Week on Sun Island,Harbin　 One-week holiday in the Full Moon Hotel.Beautiful flats with sights of Sun Lake.Skating,skiing and other winter sports. G.Farm Holidays in Guizhou Working holidays on a farm in Guizhou for half a month to three months,if prepared to work with farmers.Rooms,food and trips all provided for free—you only pay for the low-cost traffic.
五、短文填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)
请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项。
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Are you happy most of the time？ Or do you easily get angry sometimes？ Everyone has 66.　 　 different character(性格).It is usually believed that both genes and the environment may influence people’s characters 67.　 　 different ways.Scientists have found that the 68.　 　 of the birth also plays a role.
Scientists from Budapest, Hungary, studied 400 university students.In the study, students needed to finish some 69.　 　 to know which of four kinds of characters they most had.From the questions, scientists found 70.　 　 the students always answered something like “My mood(心情) often changes for no reason” and “I love to deal with new projects, even if it is risky”.These answers were then 71.　 　 with their birthdays.
They found that people born in summer easily changed between sad and happy moods, 72.　 　 to people born in winter.Those who always felt positive were mostly born in spring and summer.
The study 73.　 　 found that those born in fall less probably had a mood of depression which might easily drive them to cry, while those born in winter were not easy to be angry.
Scientists said this was 74.　 　 the seasons had an influence on certain chemicals in the human body.And the chemicals were important to control people’s moods even in 75.　 　 adult life.
六、读写综合(本大题分为A、B两部分,共25分)
A.回答问题(本题共5小题, 每小题2分, 共10分)
请阅读下面一篇关于李文的学习和生活情况的短文,根据所提供的信息,回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。
　 Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside.He works very hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school.A few years ago,his parents moved to the city to look for jobs,and left him at home with his grandparents.But he missed his parents very much and he often felt so lonely and unhappy that he became less interested in study.Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his exams.Finally,Li Wen’s parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school(寄宿学校).
However,Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school.He found life there was difficult.His teacher called his parents and advised them to talk with their son in person.Soon,they had a long talk.“It was exactly what I needed,”he said.“Now I understand that even though they are busy,they are always thinking of me.They take pride in everything good that I do.”
After that,Li Wen’s parents had much more communication with their son than they used to.Now Li Wen has really changed.He has become more outgoing and made some good friends in school.He has even joined the school basketball team and become active in many other activities.“I’m much happier now,and work even harder than I used to.I know my parents love me and they’re always proud of me,”says Li Wen.
76.How old is Li Wen？
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77.Why did his parents leave Li Wen at home with his grandparents？
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78.What happened when Li Wen became less interested in study？
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79.Where did Li Wen’s parents decide to send him？
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80.What did the teacher advise Li Wen’s parents to do？
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B.书面表达(本题15分)
时光荏苒,初中三年转瞬即逝。与三年前的自己相比较,你有很多变化。请你根据以下思维导图内容提示,并以“我的变化”为题用英语写一篇短文,具体描述你最重要的变化及其是如何发生的。
注意：
(1)可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。
(2)不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现学校的真实名称和考生的真实姓名。
(3)语句连贯,词数80左右。作文的标题和开头已经给出,不计入总词数。
I have changed a lot！
How time flies！ Three years has passed and I have changed a lot.
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【答案】
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三、41~45　BCDAB　46~50　CDCBA
四、51~55　ABDBB　56~60　BBAAA　61~65　DGABF
五、66.a　67.in　68.season　69.questions　70.that
71.connected　72.compared　73.also　74.because
75.their
六、A.回答问题
76.（He is） 15/fifteen（years old）.
77.Because they moved to the city to look for jobs.
78.Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his exams.
79.They decided to send him to a boarding school.
80.（The teacher advised them） to talk with their son in person.
B.书面表达
I have changed a lot！
How time flies！ Three years has passed and I have changed a lot.
I used to be shy and quiet.I was always silent in class.But I have changed a lot over the past three years.The most important change is that I have become outgoing.（自己的性格弱点）
Last year I wanted to enter an English speech contest in our school.At first， I was so shy that I was afraid of speaking in public.Our English teacher， Miss Wang， encouraged me to have a try.She also did me a favour and taught me some skills.Finally， I won first prize in the speech contest.（改变弱点的经历）
I felt very proud and happy.Since then， I have become outgoing.（感想）