2023-2024学年湖南省长沙市一中芙蓉中学九年级下学期入学考试英语试卷（含答案）

2023-2024学年湖南省长沙市一中芙蓉中学九年级下学期入学考试英语试卷
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一、完形填空：本大题共10小题，共15分。
Nowadays, more and more young people are choosing to live a simple life. They are spending less and 1 more. Instead of buying things without thought, they look for good value and 2 that a simple life can also bring joy.
He Jiazheng, 22, a college student in Shenzhen, said he used to buy only big brands during middle school. Then he 3 that clothes, famous or not, may only be worn for one or two years. Besides, the quality of those famous brands sometimes is not as good as that of common ones. Now he usually spends no more than 100 yuan on each piece of clothing. “As long as the clothes are good to wear, that’s enough,” he said. “ 4 expensive food and famous clothing don’t make me happier, why not spend less and get the same happiness ”
Zhang Ying, 25, from Foshan, only 5 800 yuan each month. She cooks noodles by herself, orders bread and milk online, and buys half-priced fruit in the fruit shop. She wants to save money for an exciting concert and future 6 to Lhasa, Hong Kong and Macao. She says she enjoys saving money to do big things like traveling.
Coco Wu, 33, is an office worker in Shanghai. She lives a simple life by finding different uses of things. For example, she uses soap not only for washing clothes but also for cleaning the air in rooms and removing (去除) smells from shoes. By living 7 , she has cut her spending in half and saved money for future needs.
“Young people are very smart in finding less 8 things that work well. This helps them 9 life without spending too much,” said Jason Yu, a company manager.
Being thrifty (节俭的) isn’t only for older people, and spending all the money each month isn’t just for younger people. What’s 10 is to choose a lifestyle that suits you better.
1.A. showing B. saving C. giving
2.A. believe B. remind C. wonder
3.A. imagined B. realized C. worried
4.A. Since B. Although C. Before
5.A. costs B. borrows C. spends
6.A. changes B. trips C. studies
7.A. quietly B. simply C. seriously
8.A. expensive B. beautiful C. creative
9.A. face B. celebrate C. enjoy
10.A. amazing B. different C. important
二、阅读理解：本大题共11小题，共22分。
A
Have you decided what to do this weekend If not, please take a look at our weekend activities. They are very interesting and we are sure you will be interested. Find Robert Come to our “Find Robert” event at Kings Shelley Park this Saturday morning. Each year Robert the rabbit finds a different place to hide away, and this year we think you will find it hard to locate (找出……的准确位置) him. Larry’s Garden Party This Sunday, Larry will be performing your favourite songs and a few new ones you may not have heard of. Entrance fee (入场费) includes an evening of music and a buffet (自助餐) with different kinds of food and drink along with ice-cream. Open Air Entertainment From old black-and-white classics to the latest award-winning films, we open for the summer season this Saturday. Come along and enjoy your favorite film in the evening, outside under the stars! Children under 13 enter for free.
11.If Mia wants to play a game at the weekend, she’d better choose ________.
A. Find Robert B. Larry’s Garden Party
C. Open Air Entertainment
12.At Larry’s Garden Party, people can ________. ①listen to songs ②enjoy ice-cream ③watch classic films
A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②③
13.When is Open Air Entertainment open
A. On Saturday morning. B. On Saturday evening. C. On Sunday evening
B
Harbin is one of the most popular cities for winter tours. Here are some of Harbin’s popular places of interest.
1. Harbin Ice & Snow World
Every winter from early December to late February is the time for one of the world’s biggest snow and ice festivals-Harbin International Ice& Snow Festival (from January 5 to February 5). Harbin Ice & Snow World is the main venue (场地) of this festival.
Tickets: about CNY 330 per person
Opening Hours: 11:00-22:00
Recommended hours: 3-6 hours
2.Zhongyang Pedestrian Street
Here tourists will find an amazing amount of old European-style buildings. It is also interesting to find all kinds of Russian style western restaurants, ice creams shops and souvenir (纪念品) stores. If you don’t know what to do during your free hours in Harbin or want to buy some souvenirs, this is certainly the place to be, both day and night!
Ticket: free
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day
Recommended visiting hours: 2-3 hours
3.St, Sophia Church
It is Harbin’s most famous landmark (地标). It’s very beautiful. Inside the church there is Harbin Architectural Art Gallery, If you are interested about what Harbin used to be like, you could get a ticket and go inside for more history exploration.
Tickets: CNY 15 per person
Opening hours: 08:30-19:00
Recommended hours:1 hour around
4.Heilongjiang Provincial Museum
Built in 1906, this museum has altogether 4 exhibit halls, Heilongjiang Provincial Museum must be a perfect place for history lovers to have a short visit at free times in Harbin.
Tickets: free
Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (closed on Monday)
Recommended hours: 2 hours around
14.What can’t we know about Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival
A. Its time. B. Its purpose C. Its venue.
15.Tom and his parents want to know what Harbin used to be like, how much should they pay
A. Free. B. 15 yuan. C. 45 yuan.
16.Where can’t you go if you visit the places of the interest in Harbin that the writer recommends on Monday
A. Harbin Ice & Snow World. B. Zhongyang Pedestrian Street.
C. Heilongjiang Provincial Museum
17.Where can you read the passage
A. In a travel guide. B. In a cookbook. C. In a geography book
C
①Humans are always curious (好奇的) about Mars. Movies, books and articles have been created about Mars. Then, what would a journey to the planet be like
②Mars is one of the closest planets to the Earth. The nearest distance between the Earth and Mars is about 55 million kilometers. If this does not sound scary enough, imagine travelling to a planet and getting there in several months.
③Perhaps after months of travelling, people make it to Mars. What comes next In fact, there are many challenges on the planet.
④The weather is not pleasant. It is very cold on Mars. The temperature changes in different seasons. The average (平均) temperature of the planet is －60℃. In winter, the temperature drops to as low as －128C． It’s colder than the coldest place on the Earth. Sandstorms happen very often on Mars. Sometimes they last for weeks, making it difficult for all kinds of machines to work.
⑤The sky of Mars is different from that of the Earth with blue sunrise and sunset and a red sky during the day. With very little oxygen and up to 95 % of carbon dioxide (CO2), it would be impossible for humans to breathe on Mars without spacesuits.
⑥There is no flowing water or plants on Mars. It means people getting to Mars will have to go with supplies (供应). Growing crops on Mars might tun out to be a possibility, because scientists have discovered ways to grow vegetables such as potatoes and lettuce in the space station. This is a good thing. But lack of food and water is a big challenge that needs to be solved on Mars.
⑦ People’s wish to go to Mars is growing stronger with the development of technology. However, there are many other challenges. It seems almost impossible for people to go to Mars in a short time.
18.How does the writer describe the cold weather on Mars
A. By telling stories. B. By raising questions.
C. By listing numbers.
19.What does the underlined word “lack” mean
A. The state of becoming full.
B. The state (状态) of being polluted.
C. The state of not having something.
20.Which paragraphs tell the natural environment of Mars
A. ①②③ B. ③④⑤ C. ④⑤⑥
21.Which of the following opinions does the writer agree with
A. Lack of oxygen is the biggest challenge on Mars.
B. It will take a long time for people to go to Mars.
C. People will reach Mars within a week in the future.
三、任务型阅读-多任务混合：本大题共1小题，共10分。
22. Charles Dickens was a British novelist, and also a superstar of literature. During his lifetime, a great number of Europeans and Americans were big fans of him. When Dickens passed away on June 9, 1870, he was mourned (悼念) by the people on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. But his influence is much bigger than this.
Even today, Dickens’ novels are widely known and read. They have never gone out of print and have been translated into a number of languages. Most of the directors are also interested in Dickens, and there are at least 300 films and TV dramas made from his works now.
Natalie McKnight is a literature professor who studies Dickens and his works. She explains why the novelist has remained so popular. One important reason is that Dickens wrote from his heart. People all enjoy literary works that make them laugh, cry and think. A Christmas Carol, for example, was written to make readers think about how they could make a difference to society. Dickens wanted to use his pen to fight against social inequality (不平等) and give voice to the poor. His works led to many important social changes. He was the greatest novelist in the nineteenth century and he devoted (贡献) his life to literary creation.
The year 2024 is the 212th anniversary of Dickens’ birth. It is a chance to remember this great writer. Will you read some of his works
(1) Was Charles Dickens an American writer or a British writer ____________________________________________________________________________
(2) When did Charles Dickens pass away ___________________________________________________________________________
(3) Why has Dickens always been popular according to McKnight ___________________________________________________________________________
(4) What can readers think about after readingA Christmas Carol ___________________________________________________________________________
(5) What did Dickens want to do with his pen ___________________________________________________________________________
四、信息匹配：本大题共4小题，共8分。
People enjoy eating together with family and friends in every corner of the world. However, customs to do with good behavior around the dinner table are different from one place to another greatly. 12
In many parts of the world, people think it is rude to eat your food noisily or to make any noise when you drink. 13 In Japan, for example, it is considered polite to eat and drink noisily, because this is a sign that you are enjoying your meal.
14 For example, in Britain, it is bad manners to put your elbows, on the table, and children are taught to keep their hands under the table when they’re not eating. But in France, the opposite is the: There, people are expected to keep their hands on the table all the time.
And what about when the meal is over and the restaurant bill (账单) arrives In France, the custom is for one person to pay the whole bill. In Germany, however, the bill is divided up according to how much each person has eaten. Then, finally, there’s a problem to whether to leave a tip for the waiters. 15 In Japan, people almost never tip, while in the USA, you are expected to leave at least 15-20%.
So, before you travel somewhere, make sure you know the local customs!
A．It is polite to arrive on time for meals.
B．But in some countries, this is seen as a good thing.
C．There are even differences regarding how you sit at the dinner table.
D．The polite behavior in one country may be seen as impolite in another.
E．In many countries, people only give one if the service is especially good.
23.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
24.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
25.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
26.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
五、阅读填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
27. People say the real culture of Beijing lies in the culture of hutong and siheyuan. 26 true it is! They give an understanding of the old lifestyle of ordinary Beijingers. If you want to 27 (true) know the real life of Beijingers, a half-day hutong tour will be a good choice.
Starting during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), hutongs are narrow (狭窄的) streets which 28 (form) by lines of siheyuan, and they are at the center of old neighborhood life in Beijing.
The word “hutong” comes from Mongolian and 29 (mean) “water well”. People in ancient times dug a well and lived around it, so “water well” became the name of the living area and then the name of the narrow streets. From the name of a hutong, you can guess 30 (it) origin (起源). However, the meaning of hutong has cultural aspects (方面).
If the Forbidden City is 31 symbol of the Chinese royal (皇家的) family, then hutongs are the epitome (缩影) of the life of ordinary Beijing people. They are like 32 (museum) of folk custom, showing the culture of Beijingers. Every hutong has its story 33 (tell). Neighbors in Beijing hutongs sit down over a cup of tea, catching up with each other’s play, shopping, and conversation.
Many famous operas and dramas are based 34 the theme of “hutong life”. A visit to hutongs by day plus a drama by the Beijing People’s Art Theatre in the evening will help you 35 (well) understand this basic part of life in Beijing. So don’t miss it.
六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。
28.初中生活即将结束，假如你是李华，学校英语俱乐部特邀你写一篇英语短文，给七年级新生的学习生活提几点建议。
内容要点：
①初中科目更多，好的学习方法很重要；
②锻炼身体，保持健康；
③参加社团活动，使学校生活丰富；
④多读书；
⑤补充一至两点个人想法。
写作要求：
①要点齐全，语句通顺，语法正确，书写规范；
②可适当增加细节，以使行文流畅；
③80词左右。
Hello, everyone,
Welcome to our school! Now, you are in Grade Seven. As an old saying, “A good beginning is half done.”______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
1~10.【答案】B、A、B、A、C、B、B、A、C、C
11~13.【答案】A、A、B
14~17.【答案】B、C、C、A
18~21.【答案】C、C、C、B
22.【答案】【小题1】
A British writer.
【小题2】
On June 9, 1870.
【小题3】
Because he wrote from his heart.
【小题4】
Readers can think about how they could make a difference to society.
【小题5】
Fight against social inequality and give voice to the poor.
23~26.【答案】D、B、C、E
27.【答案】【小题1】
How
【小题2】
truly
【小题3】
are formed
【小题4】
means
【小题5】
its
【小题6】
a
【小题7】
museums
【小题8】
to tell
【小题9】
on
【小题10】
better
28.【答案】Hello, everyone,
Welcome to our school! Now, you are in Grade Seven. As an old saying, “A good beginning is half done.” I am very glad to tell you something about the life of our school.
There are more subjects in middle school, so a good learning method is very important. At the same time, we should pay more attention to our health, so you should exercise as much as possible. In order to make your school life colorful, you can join some clubs to improve your ability. For your future, you should read more books and make more friends.
I think junior school life is interesting. I love it very much. And I hope you’ll like it, too.
Yours,
Li Hua
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