浙江省衢州市2024-2025学年九年级下学期期初考试英语试题（无答案）

2024学年第二学期期初独立作业
九年级英语试题卷
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第一部分 听力(共三节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍 。
What size does the woman want
A. Size S. B. Size M. C. Size L.
2. Who won the dancing competition
A. Mike. B. Alice. C. Lisa.
3. When will the train arrive
A. At 11:30. B. At 11:45. C. At 12:00.
4. What will they do this weekend
A. Have a picnic. B. Go to the zoo. C. Plant trees.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.
第二节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面2段较长对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
How many nights are they staying in the hotel
One. B.Three. C.Five.
Which room do they prefer
A.The one facing the river.
B. The one facing the street.
C. The one facing the garden.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
Where are the two speakers
A. On the street. B.In a restaurant. C. At a store.
9. Why doesn’t the woman choose the nearest restaurant
A. It's modern. B. It's cheap. C. It's expensive.
10.What does the man think of Star Restaurant
A. It’s not comfortable and the price is high.
B. Its service is good and the price is not high.
C. It’s a modern restaurant and the price is high.
第三节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面一段独白。独白后有5个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。独白读两遍。
听下面一段独白，回答第11至第15五个小题。
11.When did Gina go to France
A. Last week. B. Last month. C. Last year.
12. Who helped Gina a lot
A. A local family. B. A young student. C. A French teacher.
13.What club did Gina join
A. A language club. B. A cleaning club. C. A food club.
14. How did Gina feel in the club
A.Lucky. B. Nervous. C. Cheerful.
15. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Gina’s ways of learning French.
B. Gina’s experiences of staying in France.
C. Gina’s friends and teachers in a French club.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。
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2025 “ Quzhou in my Eyes ” Photo Competition Are you interested in taking photos Yes! Do you want to show your best photo of Quzhou and win a big prize Yes! Then join us and follow these steps NOW!
Snap it! Take a photo about “New Era (时代), New Quzhou ”. Photos should show Quzhou’s development in recent years, the wonderful life or special sights in Quzhou . A single photo or photo series (no more than 4 photos). We accept color photos only. Black-and-white photos are not welcome.
Upload it！ Upload the photo(s) @ www..
Describe it! Try to describe the photo(s) within 50 words and catch people’s attention.
Share it! Share the post with your friends and invite your friends to “like” your photo(s) . The more likes you get, the more likely you will win.
Prizes First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Award of Excellence
1 winner 5 winners 10 winners 30 winners
The competition is open to ALL! Don’t forget to upload your photos before March 20th, 2025!
16. Which photo(s) is/are proper for the photo competition
A. A photo of a special street in Quzhou after the snow.
B. A black-and-white photo about changes in Quzhou.
C. Two photos about ancient Quzhou.
D. A set of six photos about recent success in Quzhou .
17. What can we learn from the passage
A. All the competitors must be people from Quzhou.
B. Competitors can upload their photos on March 30th, 2025.
C. Over 40 people will get money as prizes in the end.
D. If you’d like to enter the competition, you must follow four steps.
18. In which part of a magazine will you most probably read this passage
A. Nature. B. Home and Away. C. City and Life. D. Music.
B
My brother Cody and I were in the back seat playing the guessing game I See when the snowstorm started.
“I see something green,” Cody said. “The green highway sign ” I guessed, although it was hard to read it. I looked around. “The green hat on the girl in the car behind us ”
“Yes!” Cody laughed. “Your turn.”
Dad spoke to Mom, “I don’t like the looks of this. It’s getting harder to see anything.”
Suddenly, Dad stopped the car. We found the car nearly hit the tree on the roadside. Nobody talked. Cody and I stopped playing I See. It was like we were all helping Dad by keeping silent.
“We need to get off and wait out this storm,”Dad said. “But I can hardly see the road, not to mention an exit (出口).”
Just then, I saw a red, blinking light high in the sky. “I see something red!” I shouted. “Not now, Kenny,” Dad shouted.
“They were red words,” I continued.
“Let’s forget about the games,” Mom said.
“But I had seen it. It was like one of those really tall signs that flash GAS or FOOD that we’ve seen near exit.”
“You’re right. There’s an exit!” Mom cried, pointing ahead. Dad carefully drove the car towards it. Finally we could see the red sign was just in front of us: EAT HERE. Dad let out a big breath. We slipped and slid our way into the parking lot. Then we got off and moved into the small restaurant. A moment later, another family came in behind us. I saw the girl with the green hat.
“We followed your car’s taillights here,” her mom told us. “We would never have found this place without you.”
“We wouldn’t have found it, either,” Dad said, winking at me, “if we weren’t riding with someone who’s very good at I See.”
What did Cody refer to when he said he saw something green
A. A hat. B. A car. C. A tree. D. A sign.
20. When did Cody and “I” realize it was dangerous to drive in the snowstorm
A. Before they began the game. B. After the car suddenly stopped.
C.When they heard what their father said. D.While they were trying to read highway signs.
21. How might the parents feel when hearing “I see something red” at first
A. Uneasy. B.Sorry. C. Impatient. D.Tired.
22. What Dad said probably mean in the last paragraph
A. He found his sons had great fun together.
B. It was lucky for him to travel with the family.
C. “I” was really good at playing guessing games.
D. It was “I” who should be thanked for finding the exit.
C
Have you ever watched horse racing Do you know about horse racing The UK is the birthplace of modern horse racing. In Britain, the center of life in the Middle Ages was horse, which was the symbol of power and wealth, and was necessary for traveling, hunting and war.
Horse racing is an ancient sport dating back to about 4500 BC. Horse racing is a sport which is especially popular in the UK, the USA, the UAE and Australia. The goal of the race is to reach the finish line as soon as possible and the one who is the first is the winner. The owner of a horse usually hires（雇佣）a trainer to train the horse for the race. __▲__ They must be kept in order, or they will be kicked off by the race. The horse which attends the competition must be at least four years old.
For the British, horse racing is not only a sport, but also a holiday and social activity. Or to be honest, it is a chance for friends to get together, just like visiting museums and listening to concerts more often every day. Most horse races last for two to three days. Except for the final day, there will always be a LADY'S DAY, also known as the “Hat Festival”. In addition to full dresses, the ladies watching the races wear colorful shaped hats. Small bands are often prepared to perform, and the watchers can continue to have fun.
What’s more, in British culture, the horse is also the symbol of peace and good luck. It has become a typical sense of cultural image and has influenced the British nation for many years.
How does the writer start the passage
By telling stories. B. By asking questions.
C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples.
Which can be the best to fill in the __▲__ in Paragraph 2
All horses should be well-taught.
Results are reported shortly after each horse race.
The horse racing rules have never been changed for centuries.
Thousands of race horses are killed because of their low speed.
What can we learn from the passage
Horses taking part in the race can run freely.
A three-year-old horse can take part in the race.
Every day with horse races is a LADY’S Day.
D. Horse racing has its cultural meaning in Britain.
26. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A B C D
D
China has successfully got back the stolen and lost Western Zhou bronze vessel（青铜器） known as Feng Xing Shu Gui
from the US.
The bronze vessel was discovered in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province in 1978, but was stolen in November 1984 and disappeared. On January 28, 2024, it safely arrived in Beijing, which marked the end of its journey abroad and its return to its homeland. The collector of the artwork, Raymond Kim and his mother, returned it to the Chinese government without any conditions after learning its background.
Some experts examined it carefully and compared it with historical photographs.They were sure that it was the original（真迹的） Feng Xing Shu Gui and it was listed as a first-class cultural relic（文物）.
In 2009, the governments of China and the US signed a memorandum of understanding（谅解备忘录） to prevent the illegal（非法的）entry of Chinese cultural relics into the US. Since then, many American people, like Raymond Kim and his mother, have played a great role in the return of lost Chinese cultural relics.
Zhang Jianmin, Chinese Consul General in San Francisco, presented Raymond Kim and his mother a donation certificate（证书） and said that the event not only improves China-US friendship, but serves as a positive model for the world to work together in the protection of cultural relics.
27. According to Paragraph 2, what’s the correct order of the bronze vessel’s journey
① The bronze vessel was stolen and disappeared.
② The bronze vessel returned to its homeland.
③ The collector of the artwork learned its background.
④ The bronze vessel was discovered in Shaanxi.
A.①④②③ B. ①④③② C. ④①②③ D. ④①③②
28. What does the underlined word “it” in Para3 refer to
A. The background. B. The relic
C. The history D. The government
29. What happened after Raymond Kim and his mother returned the bronze vessel
A. China and US signed a memorandum of understanding.
B. More Americans joined in the protection of cultural relics.
C. All lost cultural relics in the US returned to their homeland.
D. They received a donation certificate for Feng Xing Shu Gui
30. What is the best title of the passage
A. China-US Friendship.
B. Illegal Trade of Relics.
C. Return of the Lost Relic.
D. Journey Abroad of Relics.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，从方框中所给的A-E五个选项中选择正确的选项（其中一项是多余选项），将其序号填入31-34小题，并回答35题。
Clubs Making a Difference for the Earth
Joining a club to help protect the environment can be both fun and impactful. Here’s an interview with two students, Alex and Mia, who have started clubs at their schools to help the planet.
What is the goal of your club
Alex: My club, the "Clean Air Group", focuses on reducing air pollution. We encourage students to ride bikes and use public transport to cut down air pollution.
Mia: 31 Our goal is to create community gardens in different parts of our school and neighborhood to provide fresh vegetables, which are good for both people and wildlife.
How did you come up with the idea for your club
Alex: 32 And I realized how much pollution they were producing. I wanted to do something to help reduce it, and that's when I thought of cleaner ways of getting to school.
Mia: I’ve always enjoyed gardening with my family and learned about how important plants are for the environment. I thought, “Why not start a club that lets others experience that too ”
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Alex: We organize “No Car Days” where students leave their cars at home and walk, bike, or take the bus. We also invite guest speakers to talk about air pollution and its impact on our planet.
Mia: We plant and take good care of school gardens. We give away some of the produces from our gardens to local food banks.
What impact has your club had so far
Alex: A lot of students now use bikes or carpool（拼车）more often. It's great to see people being more mindful of how they travel.
Mia: Our gardens are growing all the time. 34 It’s brought people together and made the school a greener, more welcoming place.
35. Whose club do you like better, Alex’s or Mia’s Why （No more than 15 words）
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语言运用（共三节满分40分）
完型填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
How angry I was! The train I was travelling on was already half an hour 36 . I planned to arrive in Vienna at 7: 15 on time, so that I could catch the 7: 25 train to Paris. 37 now, it showed there was no hope of that at all.
I told my 38 to the ticket collector (验票员) to see if he could do something. After hearing my explanation and knowing my situation, he gave me a 39 according to his working experience. He advised me to get off two 40 before Vienna Central Station and take a taxi instead.
I thought for a while, and decided to follow his words. When it was time to 41 , the warm-hearted man even helped me with my bags. He 42 me good luck as I was leaving. A few minutes later, I had already 43 towards the center of the city in a taxi. When I got to the Vienna Central Station, it was 44 7: 25. I paid the driver for the ride as quickly as I could, collected all my 45 and went into the station in a hurry. “Train for Paris!” I 46 to the first staff (职员) I saw out of breath. You could imagine 47 disappointment (沮丧) when he pointed to a train that was just out of the station at its great speed, leaving me at the platform (站台), tired and 48 .
What a painful experience I had! People should always learn something 49 their experiences. From then on, I decided that no matter what I do in the future, I must 50 some time ahead (提前). For there are always things you can’t expect during the trip. Just like the chance in our life, it never waits for us, so we must get ready for it ahead.
36．A. early B. open C. late D. closed
37．A. But B. And C. or D. For
38．A. doubt B. danger C. change D. trouble
39．A. suggestion B. ticket C. promise D. reason
40．A. places B. stops C. numbers D. days
41．A. get in B. get back C. get on D. get off
42．A. brought B. showed C. wished D. left
43．A. come B. went C. turned D. driven
44．A. almost B. just C. already D. still
45．A. gifts B. umbrellas C. bags D. clothes
46．A. shouted B. nodded C. cried D. explained
47．A. his B. your C. my D. our
48．A. crazy B. nervous C. helpless D. bored
49．A. about B. from C. of D. against
50．A. choose B. start C. refuse D. experience
第二节 词汇运用（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）
将方框中所给词（词组）的适当形式填入短文中，每词仅用一次。
comfortable lie abroad divide such as
Do you know Zhejiang It’s a province which 51 in the east of China has the most islands of the whole country. Its name meant Qiantang River in ancient times. It is well-known for the long history. The area 52 into Wu Kingdom and Yue Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period. The weather here is 53 and it’s thought to be one of the best places for travelling. Travelers from home and 54 come here to visit every year. There are many natural beauties, 55 the West Lake, Mountain Yandang and Mountain Tiantai. So come to explore the beautiful place!
阅读下面的短文，根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式（每空一词）。
Bobi was a dog. When he and his three brothers were born in the family’s woodshed(柴房)，Costa’s father decided to 56 （扔）the four little baby dogs away since they already had too many animals at home. Costa, the 8-year-old boy, was really sad. However, a few days later, he found Bobi 　 57 （活着）. Costa jumped up and down with joy when he had Bobi back.
Bobi had some simple living 58 （习惯）. He always had a nap（打瞌睡）after meal. It was a must. After naps, Bobi always walked around freely in the forests and farmland nearby without a chain(链条). What’s more, he usually had four cat friends to hang around with!
However, as Bobi grew older, he wasn’t full of 　59 （精力）any more. He had 60 （困难）in walking. Sometimes he even hit things because he couldn’t see 61 （清楚）. But doctors said he was doing well for such an old age.
62 （与...相比）with other dogs, Bobi lived a longer life, more than twice as long as normal dogs do. How 63 （惊奇）the little dog is! He celebrated his 31st birthday on May11th, 2023 and passed away on 　64 （十月）21st. That made him the world’s oldest dog in history, according to Guinness World Records（吉尼斯世界纪录）. People often ask Costa how Bobi could live such a long life. Costa always answered, “If he spoke, only he could explain how he could 65 （成功）in living a long life. But I think living a happy life is the most important reason. ” That’s the story of Bobi.
第三节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Many people love reading books. I love reading as well. I love many different kinds of books, because books not only open my mind 66 also give me courage.
So far, I 67 (read) a lot of books, such as magazines, novels and storybooks. My favourite book is The Story of My Life. It was written by an American writer Helen Keller in 1902. She was a blind, deaf and dumb person. She had not been able to see, hear or speak 68 she was one year and seven months old. This unusual thing made her very sad. 69 (lucky), she met her good teacher, Miss Sullivan at the age of seven. Helen was getting 70 (happy) and more active every day. Then, Miss Sullivan helped her learn how 71 (write) English words. At first, Miss Sullivan wrote some words on Helen’s hands 72 her own fingers again and again. Helen was a very hardworking girl. She tried as much as possible to remember words. After that, she wrote many famous 73 (work). The Story of My Life is one of 74 (they).
The Story of My Life which describes her struggle（斗争）to become a good writer of the world shows us 75 important truth: Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it! That is why I like it best.
第四部分 书面表达（共1题，满分20分）
假如你是李华，请你阅读英国朋友Sam发给你的邮件并进行回复。
TO：Lihua@
Subject: An unforgettable experience
Hi Li Hua, As a ninth-grade student, your junior school（初中）life is coming to an end. During the three years, you must have lots of colourful memories. What impressed（使印象深刻）you most When and where did it happen in your school How did you feel at that moment What do you think of it Looking forward to your reply. Sam
注意：
（1）邮件需包含以上要点，可适当发挥，以使行文连贯;
（2）文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息;
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Dear Sam,
How time flies, my junior school life is coming to an end. I have a lot of memories during the three years. What impressed me most is ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua