九年级下册英语Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!周测试卷
一、单项选择(每小题1分,共10分)
1. —______ do you like about the Mid - Autumn Festival
—The mooncakes and the family get - together.
A. What B. Why C. How D. When
2. My mother often makes me ______ the housework on weekends.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. done
3. He thinks ______ the races are really interesting.
A. what B. that C. if D. whether
4. The story of Chang'e is ______ touching ______ many people are moved.
A. so; that B. too; to C. such; that D. enough; to
5. We saw some people ______ lanterns in the park last night.
A. make B. making C. to make D. made
6. —______ will the Water Festival be held
—In about two weeks.
A. How long B. How often C. How soon D. How far
7. It's a good idea ______ more fruit during the festival.
A. eat B. to eat C. eating D. ate
8. They ______ the Spring Festival with a big dinner every year.
A. celebrate B. congratulation C. celebrate on D. congratulate on
9. The man ______ stole the bike was caught by the police.
A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
10. She wonders ______ her parents will come to the school show.
A. if B. that C. what D. where
二、完形填空(每小题1分,共10分)
The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It is 1______ the 15th day of the first lunar month. People celebrate it 2______ many interesting ways.
On this day, people usually go out to the streets to 3______ different kinds of lanterns. The lanterns are in different shapes and sizes. Some are 4______ animals, and some are like flowers. People also like guessing riddles 5______ the lanterns. It's a really fun activity.
Another important thing is to eat yuanxiao. Yuanxiao is a kind of sweet dumpling. It 6______ sweet and delicious. People believe that eating yuanxiao can bring them good luck and 7______ in the new year.
The Lantern Festival is also a time for family 8______. People get together, talk and enjoy the festival. 9______ children are especially excited. They can play with their friends, watch the lion and dragon dances, and get some small gifts.
In a word, the Lantern Festival is a festival full of joy and 10______. It makes people feel happy and closer to each other.
1. A. at B. in C. on D. by
2. A. in B. with C. by D. for
3. A. look B. watch C. see D. read
4. A. like B. as C. for D. about
5. A. in B. on C. under D. behind
6. A. sounds B. looks C. tastes D. feels
7. A. health B. healthy C. healthily D. unhealthy
8. A. get - together B. get - togetherness C. getting - together D. getted - together
9. A. But B. And C. So D. Or
10. A. sadness B. kindness C. warmth D. coldness
三、阅读理解(每小题2分,共20分)
A
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. This festival is in memory of Qu Yuan, a great poet in ancient China.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, people have many special activities. The most well - known activity is the dragon boat race. Teams of people row dragon - shaped boats as fast as they can. The boats are colorful, and the rowers shout exciting slogans. People along the river cheer for their favorite teams. It's a very exciting and lively scene.
Another important thing is eating zongzi. Zongzi is a kind of traditional Chinese food made of glutinous rice, meat, nuts or other ingredients, all wrapped in bamboo leaves. There are different flavors of zongzi in different regions of China. Some are sweet, and some are salty. People believe that eating zongzi can also bring good luck.
In addition to these, people also hang mugwort leaves on their doors. It is said that mugwort leaves can drive away evil spirits and bring good health. Some people also wear sachets. These sachets are small bags filled with herbs. They are very beautiful and are believed to protect people from illness.
The Dragon Boat Festival is not only a festival but also a way to show the Chinese traditional culture. It has been passed down from generation to generation and is loved by people all over the country.
1. When is the Dragon Boat Festival
A. On the 15th day of the first lunar month.
B. On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
C. On the 5th day of the first lunar month.
D. On the 15th day of the fifth lunar month.
2. Why do people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival
A. To have a big meal.
B. To enjoy the dragon boat race.
C. To remember Qu Yuan.
D. To wear sachets.
3. What is the most well - known activity during the Dragon Boat Festival
A. Eating zongzi.
B. Hanging mugwort leaves.
C. Wearing sachets.
D. The dragon boat race.
4. What are zongzi made of
A. Glutinous rice, meat, nuts or other ingredients wrapped in bamboo leaves.
B. Glutinous rice, vegetables, and meat wrapped in bamboo leaves.
C. Glutinous rice, fruits, and nuts wrapped in bamboo leaves.
D. Glutinous rice, sugar, and meat wrapped in bamboo leaves.
5. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The Dragon Boat Festival is a very exciting festival.
B. People like eating zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival.
C. The Dragon Boat Festival has many special activities and its cultural meaning.
D. People celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in different ways.
B
Thanksgiving Day is a very special day for people in the United States. It is always on the fourth Thursday of November. People give thanks for the good things in their lives on this day.
On Thanksgiving Day, families usually get together and have a big dinner. Turkey is the most traditional food for this meal. People also eat mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. These foods are all part of the harvest.
Before the meal, families often say a prayer to give thanks for the food and the good things in their lives. Children may help their parents prepare the dinner. They may set the table, make the salad, or help cook the turkey.
After dinner, people may watch football games on TV. Some families also go out for a walk or play games together. It's a day for families to relax and enjoy each other's company.
In recent years, some people in other countries have also started to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. They see it as a way to show gratitude and spend time with their families.
6. When is Thanksgiving Day in the United States
A. On the fourth Thursday of December.
B. On the fourth Thursday of November.
C. On the fourth Friday of November.
D. On the fourth Friday of December.
7. What is the most traditional food on Thanksgiving Day
A. Mashed potatoes.
B. Cranberry sauce.
C. Turkey.
D. Pumpkin pie.
8. What do families do before the Thanksgiving dinner
A. They watch football games.
B. They go out for a walk.
C. They play games together.
D. They say a prayer.
9. What do people do after dinner on Thanksgiving Day
A. They help their parents prepare the dinner.
B. They set the table.
C. They watch football games or go out for a walk.
D. They make the salad.
10. Why do some people in other countries start to celebrate Thanksgiving Day
A. Because they like the food.
B. Because they want to show gratitude and spend time with their families.
C. Because they want to be like Americans.
D. Because they like the games.
四、根据汉语提示写单词(每小题1分,共5分)
1. We often visit our ______ (亲戚) during the Spring Festival.
2. The ______ (陌生人) asked me how to get to the nearest hospital.
3. The ______ (月饼) with nuts in them taste very delicious.
4. I like the ______ (灯笼) festival because it's very interesting.
5. People in the west often give each other ______ (礼物) on Christmas Day.
五、根据汉语完成句子(每小题1分,共5分)
1. 我认为圣诞节是一个有趣的节日。
I think Christmas is ______ ______ festival.
2. 他想知道她是否喜欢这个礼物。
He wonders ______ she ______ the gift.
3. 他们正在为春节做准备。
They are ______ ______ the Spring Festival.
4. 孩子们在万圣节打扮成鬼。
Children ______ ______ as ghosts on Halloween.
5. 我们应该对我们所拥有的东西心存感激。
We should ______ ______ for the things we have.
六、书面表达(10分)
以“My Favorite Festival”为题,写一篇短文,介绍你最喜欢的节日。内容包括:
1. 你最喜欢的节日是什么;
2. 这个节日的时间及庆祝方式;
3. 你喜欢这个节日的原因。
要求:
1. 包含所给提示内容,可适当发挥;
2. 语句通顺,语法正确;
3. 词数:60左右。
答案
一、单项选择
1. A。根据答语可知询问的是对中秋节喜欢的内容,用What提问。
2. A。make sb. do sth. 表示“让某人做某事”,是固定用法。
3. B。that引导宾语从句,在从句中无意义且不充当成分。
4. A。so...that... 表示“如此……以至于……”,touching是形容词,用so修饰。
5. B。see sb. doing sth. 表示“看见某人正在做某事”。
6. C。根据答语“In about two weeks.”可知询问多久之后,用How soon提问。
7. B。It's a good idea to do sth. 表示“做某事是个好主意”,动词不定式作真正的主语。
8. A。celebrate表示“庆祝(节日等)”;congratulate表示“祝贺(人)”,此处是庆祝春节,用celebrate。
9. C。先行词The man指人,且在从句中作主语,用who引导定语从句。
10. A。wonder表示“想知道”,if引导宾语从句,意为“是否”。
二、完形填空
1. C。在具体某一天用介词on。
2. A。in...ways表示“用……方式”。
3. B。watch有“观看(比赛、表演等)”的意思,此处观看灯笼用watch。
4. A。be like表示“像”,这里说一些灯笼像动物。
5. B。riddles通常写在灯笼上,用on。
6. C。根据“sweet and delicious”可知说的是元宵尝起来的味道,用tastes。
7. A。and连接两个并列的名词,health“健康”符合语境。
8. A。family get - together表示“家庭团聚”。
9. B。前后句是并列关系,用and连接。
10. C。根据“makes people feel happy and closer to each other”可知这个节日充满温暖,warmth“温暖”符合。
三、阅读理解
1. B。根据“The Dragon Boat Festival...It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.”可知选B。
2. C。根据“This festival is in memory of Qu Yuan”可知选C。
3. D。根据“The most well - known activity is the dragon boat race.”可知选D。
4. A。根据“Zongzi is a kind of traditional Chinese food made of glutinous rice, meat, nuts or other ingredients, all wrapped in bamboo leaves.”可知选A。
5. C。文章介绍了端午节的活动和文化意义,C选项符合主旨。
6. B。根据“It is always on the fourth Thursday of November.”可知选B。
7. C。根据“Turkey is the most traditional food for this meal.”可知选C。
8. D。根据“Before the meal, families often say a prayer”可知选D。
9. C。根据“After dinner, people may watch football games on TV. Some families also go out for a walk or play games together.”可知选C。
10. B。根据“They see it as a way to show gratitude and spend time with their families.”可知选B。
四、根据汉语提示写单词
1. relatives
2. stranger
3. mooncakes
4. Lantern
5. gifts
五、根据汉语完成句子
1. an interesting
2. if; likes
3. preparing for
4. dress up
5. be thankful
六、书面表达
My Favorite Festival
My favorite festival is the Spring Festival. It usually comes in January or February.
During the Spring Festival, people clean their houses, buy a lot of food, and get together with their families. They wear new clothes, visit relatives and friends, and give lucky money to children. There are also many interesting activities like watching lion and dragon dances.
I like the Spring Festival because it makes me feel the strong family bond. Everyone is happy and excited. It's a time full of joy and hope for a new year.
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