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期中模拟测试卷-2024-2025学年英语九年级下册外研版
题号 一 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 总分
得分
第I卷(选择题)
总分:120分
一、单项选择(本大题共10小题,每题1分,共10分)
1.—There is still a long way to go _________ we finish the task.
—Don’t worry. Let’s go on with it together.
A.as long as B.as soon as C.before D.because
2.—Why are you late for dinner, Jim
—At first I wanted to take a taxi, but I walking here because of the heavy traffic.
A.ended up B.took up C.gave up D.looked up
3.Students should not be allowed to carry mobile phones to school ________ they can pay more attention to their schoolwork.
A.as soon as B.even though C.so that D.as long as
4.—Look at those pretty flowers in the garden! Let’s take some pictures on the grass.
—We’d better not. The sign said “________ off the grass”.
A.Run B.Cut C.Keep D.Fall
5.— What do you think of volunteer work
— In my opinion, it means spending time and ________ to help others without expecting to get paid.
A.courage B.effort C.idea D.interest
6.________ you stick to your rules, you will be the one who can manage your life well.
A.By the way B.As well as C.As long as D.To begin with
7.The English saying “An apple a day, keep the doctor away.” talks about ________.
A.health B.transport C.friendship D.personality
8.My favourite comedy is Mr.Bean ________ was produced by Tiger Aspect, part of Endemol Shine UK.
A.that B.who C./ D.whom
9.—What do you think of the environment in your city
—The smog is much ________ . We can often see the clear sky.
A.lighter B.lightest C.heaviest D.heavier
10.We should work harder, make further progress and greater ________ in building China.
A.Amusement B.Achievements C.excitement D.agreement
二、完形填空(本大题共10小题,每题1分,共10分)
阅读下面语篇,从各小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出最佳选项。
“Don’t forget to study for the history test,” Mrs. Green said to the class. Julie closed her book and sighed (叹息). She is a good group leader and can organize all kinds of activities, 11 she was not good at history at all.
The next day, she went to the library and wanted to understand all the historical facts and dates. But it was not 12 . Just then Julie 13 and found Maria sit nearby. 14 her book, there were some cards. Each card showed a colorful picture. Julia asked, “Are you studying history ” “Yes. This is 15 the way I study.” Maria said. “To memorize things, I have to be 16 . I like art and the pictures can help me remember facts more quickly.”
“I see.” said Julie. An 17 came to her mind. When she organized activities, she made a plan for each step. Then she used a mind map to make these steps 18 with each other. “Hey, Maria.” said Julie. “How about this: I 19 these historical events into different kinds and use a mind map to connect each one together. And you draw the pictures to explain and help us remember.” “That will be cool!” Maria said, “Let’s start right now!”
“Sure.” said Julie. At that time, Julie found that 20 didn’t seem so difficult. All in all, what you need to do is to find what you are good at and make full use of it.
11.A.and B.but C.so
12.A.cheap B.new C.easy
13.A.looked up B.put on C.took place
14.A.Without B.Over C.Beside
15.A.exactly B.badly C.suddenly
16.A.creative B.polite C.silent
17.A.number B.idea C.influence
18.A.connect B.chat C.suggest
19.A.turn B.divide C.throw
20.A.counting B.discovering C.learning
三、阅读理解(本大题共20小题,每题2分,共40分)
※The Inner Mongolians (内蒙古人) love riding horses around. They regard horses as their close friends. On festivals and holidays, the herdsmen (牧民) will host horse races. It’s a tradition for them. And it’s also a way to communicate with each other. The competition can be divided into walking races and running races. Why not join them and have fun together!
※For the coming holiday, why not choose Wuzhen It’s one of the six top ancient towns in the south of Yangtse River. It’s really fantastic to enjoy its beauty while taking a Yaolu Boat on the river. You will shake along with the boat, slowly and comfortably. The green water, tiny winds and old buildings will bring you back to the past.
※It’s amazing that dogs can be used as a means of transportation. Come to the northeast in winter, such as Harbin, and you will see it. It’s called dogsledding. The local people mostly use it to carry things and travel in cold winter. It’s also a winter sport that is welcomed by many now. When it starts, the only thing you can feel is excitement. Never miss it.
21.Where should you go if you like boating according to the passage
A.Wuzhen. B.Harbin. C.The northeast. D.The Inner Mongolia.
22.Why do people in Inner Mongolia have horse races
A.To find the best horse. B.To celebrate the new year.
C.To get to a farther place. D.To pass on the tradition and have communication.
23.What will you probably think about when you visit Wuzhen
A.The weather here. B.The history of it.
C.The transportation here. D.The food here.
24.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Wuzhen must be the most beautiful places of the three.
B.Only the Inner Mongolians are good at riding horses.
C.You will be excited when you watch dogsledding races.
D.There are races for horse riding, Yaolu boats and dogsledding.
25.Where is the passage probably from
A.A newspaper. B.A novel.
C.A travel magazine. D.A movie poster.
Space tourism is not all about rockets—space balloons can do it too! The Spanish company HALO Space had the first unmanned test flight of its balloon in December 2022. It will compete with several other companies in the space-traveling business.
The test lasted 4 hours. The balloon reached 37 kilometers above Earth. People would see Earth from the blackness of space, said the Daily Mail. By 2029, the company plans to carry 3,000 passengers on 400 trips a year. The ticket for each trip will cost between 100,000 and 20,000 US dollars (about 696,000 to 1,392,000 yuan).
The test balloon is 773 kilograms, with a diameter (直径) between 110 and 130 meters (the length of a soccer field). It is filled with hydrogen (氢气), which is much lighter than air. When it flies, it lifts the capsule (舱) connected to it. The capsule can carry eight passengers and a pilot. Passengers can enjoy the360-degree view through the big windows. To ensure people’s safety, the capsule is also equipped with parachutes (降落伞). Another company, the US-based Space Perspective, said that such trips are about relaxation. Their balloon rises slowly at about 300 meters per minute, and takes about two hours to fly to 30 kilometers. Space Perspective is planning to fly their balloons from ships on the sea. Then people can enjoy sunrise and sunset there!
26.What did HALO Space do in Dec 2022
A.It offered space traveling service on rockets. B.It tested its first unmanned space balloon.
C.It replaced rockets with balloons. D.It used rockets to send a balloon into space.
27.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A.Space tourism. B.The Spanish company HALO Space.
C.Space balloon. D.The first unmanned test flight.
28.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A.How the capsule protects passengers. B.Why passengers choose to go to space in the balloon.
C.How the balloon will fly to space. D.What the balloon and its capsule are like.
29.What do we learn about the US-based Space Perspective
A.It offers people the chance to enjoy sunrise and sunset in space.
B.Its balloon will fly at a quick speed to help people feel excited.
C.It plans to fly its balloons from ships on the sea.
D.Its balloon will reach 300 kilometers above Earth.
30.What would be the best title for the passage
A.Travelling by Space Balloon B.Enjoying Sunrise and Sunset
C.The Space-traveling Business D.Flying on the Sea
Qn January 19, 2024, a big fire was reported to happen in a dormitory of a school in Henan Province. It gives us a warning: What should you do if there is a fire at school Do you know how to protect yourself in a large crowd Since 1996, the National Day of Education on the Safety of Elementary and Middle School Students is held on the last Monday of March every year. It offers us a chance to learn more about school safety.
A survey shows that the worst accidents at school are the stampedes (踩踏), fires and traffic accidents. Experts suggest that right safety measures could avoid 80 percent of these accidents.When facing an accident, the most important rule is to stay calm. But different accidents mean different ways of dealing with them.
A stampede happens in a crowded place. When students begin to push, you should stay in a corner until the crowd leaves. If you fall down in a moving crowd, cover your head with both hands.
When there’s a fire at school, you should keep calm and follow teachers’ instructions. Leave the classroom and use a piece of cloth to cover your mouth and noses to make sure you won’t breathe in smoke.
If you take a school bus on your way home or to school, remember to wear your seatbelt (安全带) when the bus is moving. If you walk to school or go by bike, follow traffic rules. Wait for the green traffic light, and look left and right for cars before you cross the road.
31.When is the National Day of Education on the Safety of Elementary and Middle School Students
A.It’s on the first Monday of March every year.
B.It’s on the first Tuesday of March every year.
C.It’s on the last Monday of March every year.
D.It’s on the last Tuesday of March every year.
32.What are the worst accidents at school
A.The stampedes. B.Fires.
C.Traffic accidents. D.All of the above.
33.What does the underlined word “instructions” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A.Secrets. B.Orders. C.Reasons. D.Gifts.
34.What are people advised to do according to the last paragraph
A.They should stay in a corner.
B.They should keep calm and follow teachers’ instructions.
C.They should remember to wear their seatbelt when the bus is moving.
D.They should just look left for cars before they cross the road.
35.Which can be the best title for the passage
A.A Big Fire. B.A Stampede.
C.Traffic Accidents. D.School Safety.
① As students, there are so many things that influence us, To make us study better, here are several good study ways that may work.
② First, find a quiet environment in your home or school for studying. In that way, you will always connect the place with studying when you are there, which makes it easier for you to pay attention. Make sure that you will not be interrupted (打扰) there, especially your phone, computer or other electronic products and it can be used for a long time.
③ Sometimes studying in a group leads to a more successful result than studying alone. You can have discussions about some difficult questions. Your study partners will help you find more studying methods and you can understand some problems better, because people of the similar age always have an easier way of explaining things to each other.
④ Note-writing can let you understand better and remember what you have read. Taking down notes means you do not have to go through all the reading materials again, instead you will only have to go through the shorter notes. It is also a lot easier to find information in case you need it.
⑤ Once you achieve the goals that you have set for yourself, make sure that you give yourself a little encouragement. It can be as simple as having a delicious meal in a restaurant you have always wanted or buying yourself a pair of shoes. That will keep you going, and you will look forward to achieving your goals more.
⑥ Things above might help you study more effectively (有效地) and improve your grades as well. So give it a try and wait for your changes.
36.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A.Your phone. B.The computer.
C.The place. D.Your study habit.
37.What’s the advantage of studying in a group
A.You can talk about some of your difficulties. B.You can share your similar hobbies.
C.You can show others your more successful results. D.You can be more relaxed when explaining things.
38.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 5
A.Studying in a group. B.Thanking your efforts.
C.Finishing your goals. D.Asking for encouragement.
39.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Studying alone is good for you to come up with good ideas.
B.Your notes make it easier for you to search for information.
C.It’s easier to find a quiet place in your school than in your home.
D.Encouragement from others works better than from yours.
40.What is the structure of the passage
A. B. C. D.
四、短文填空(本大题共10小题,每题1分,共10分)
阅读下面的文章,在空白处填入适当的内容(限1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式,使文章通顺完整。
There are many famous red tourist attractions in Hunan Province, such as the site of the Autumn Harvest Uprising, the former site of Rucheng Conference and so on. It has beautiful landscapes (风景), and cultural heritage (遗产) and colorful folk 41 (custom).
First, it has the beauty of famous mountains and water. There 42 (be) two world natural heritages, Zhangjiajie and Langshan, as well as a lot of natural scenery. Second, it has the beauty of humanities and history. There are profound (意义深远的) 43 (culture) landscapes such as Yuelu Academy, Shaoshan, Fenghuang Ancient City and Hongjiang Ancient Mall.
As 44 province in Central China, Hunan is the birthplace of China’s greatest thinkers, scientists and leaders.
Wei Yuan (1794-1857) was born in Shaoyang, Hunan. He was the 45 (one) Chinese thinker in modern times to open his mind to the outside world. In 46 (he) best-known work Haiguotuzhi, Wei Yuan began to look at what could be learned from Western countries.
Mao Zedong (1893-1976) was born in Shaoshan, which has become one of the country’s 47 (popular) red tourism spots (景点). Mao spent his childhood in Shaoshan. He went on to join 48 lead the Communist Party (共产党) of China. He played a central role in the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
Yuan Longping (1930-2021) was a scientist. He began to research the rice production 49 graduating from college. He was the first person in the world that developed hybrid rice. And the hybrid rice increased the rice production. This helped solve the problem of worldwide hunger. Yuan and his team 50 (success) developed technologies for producing indica rice (籼稻), helping China become the world’s leading rice producer.
五、单词拼写(本大题共5小题,每题2分,共10分)
51.GPS can show where you are at any time. A lot of drivers use it. (exact)
52.There’s still a long way to go before you (success).
53.The government is trying its best people’s need for good education. (satisfy)
54.Last night, I was so excited that I couldn’t fall (sleep).
55.—Did you use to (share) a room with your sister
—Yes, I did. But now we have our own rooms.
六、任务型阅读(本大题共5小题,每题2分,共10分)
阅读下面短文,按要求完成各小题。
Days pass by, it seems that daily life will become boring if nothing unexpected happens in our lives. The sense of ceremony (仪式感) from special days keeps our feelings fresh and increases expectations of life.
Mrs Li has two children. Li Xin is her 15-year-old daughter. Li Lei is Li Xin’s brother. He’s older than Li Xin.
A new semester (学期) should begin with a sense of ceremony. On the first day of new term, Li Xin sat in front of the TV and watched the First Class, an educational program of CCTV. The First Class encouraged her to study hard and be a useful person.
Another exciting thing to bring her the sense of ceremony is flag-raising ceremony. On Monday morning, students were dressed in school uniforms and stood in a neat (整齐) line on the playground quietly. While Li Xin was singing along with the national anthem (国歌) and watching the rising flag, the sense of national pride and love for the country came into her heart.
Li Xin will leave junior high school this year. She expects the moving moment of graduation ceremony. She will never forget the important people in her life who helped and supported her—her parents, her teachers and her friends.4. She will remember what they’ve done for her and hope that they will be proud of her in the future.
As for Li Lei, he can’t wait to grow up, as he can make his own decisions. He always asks a question, “At what age do I really become an adult ” 5. 在中国,庆祝18岁生日对年轻人来说是一个非常重要的事件 because they can vote (投票) and learn to drive a car once they are 18. So Mrs. Li regards Li Lei’s birthday as a most important event. She will have a big birthday party for her son. Li Lei realizes no matter how old he is, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible.
Every moment to record a meaningful event brings a sense of ceremony and makes our lives colorful.
回答问题:
56.Why is the sense of ceremony important
57.Does flag-raising ceremony bring Li Xin a sense of ceremony
58.How does Li Lei understand the meaning of being an adult
英汉互译
59.She will remember what they’ve done for her and hope that they will be proud of her in the future.
60.在中国,庆祝18岁生日对年轻人来说是一个非常重要的事件。
七、完成句子(本大题共5小题,每题2分,共10分)
61.你可以喝一些牛奶。这对你入睡有好处。
You can drink some milk. It is good for you to .
62.The plane was invented by Wright Brothers. (对划线部分提问)
was the plane invented
63.The old man lived in a very small house on his own. (变为同义句)
The old man lived in a house .
64.He used to live in the village.(改成一般疑问句)
he to live in the village
65.great fun, found, through hard work, I, to achieve something, it
.
八、书面表达(共10分)
66.“品中华美食,感民族风情”。随着天水麻辣烫的爆火出圈,你校将开展中华美食节活动,假如你是李华,请根据以下海报内容用英语写一篇短文,介绍这次活动的主要内容及目的。
要求:
1. 应包含海报提示中所有要点,可适当进行拓展;
2. 词数:80 词左右;
3. 书写工整规范;
4. 开头已给出,不计入总词数,无需抄写在答题卡书面表达作答区域;
5. 文中不得提及真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
As we all know, Chinese food is of great importance in Chinese culture. So our school will hold a traditional Chinese Food Festival.
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答案
1-5.CACCB
6-10.CAAAB
11-15.BCACA
16-20.ABABC
21-25.ADBCC
26-30.BBDCA
31-36.CDBCD
36-40.CABBC
41.customs
42.are
43.cultural
44.a
45.first
46.his
47.most popular
48.and
49.after
50.successfully
51.exactly
52.succeed
53.to satisfy
54.asleep
55.share
56.Because it keeps our feelings fresh and increases expectations of life.
57.Yes, it does.
58.In his opinion, being an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible. 59.她会记得他们为她所做的一切,还希望他们将来会为她自豪。 60.In China, it’s a very important thing/event for the young people to celebrate the 18th birthday.
61.fall asleep
62.By whom
63.tiny alone
64.Did use
65.I found it great fun to achieve something through hard work
66.例文:
As we all know, Chinese Food is of great importance in Chinese culture. So our school will hold a traditional Chinese Food Festival. It will be held in our school dining hall on May 15th, 2024. At the beginning of the activity, we will enjoy different kinds of traditional foods, such as Gansu Food, Sichuan Food, Fujian Food and so on. Then the cooks will show us the process of making these foods, and tell the stories behind each dish. For the most interesting part, we can cook dishes by ourselves with the help of some cooks. This activity is not only a good chance to enjoy many traditional foods, but also a chance to learn Chinese culture behind the foods.
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