Module 1 Unit1 It's more than 2000 years old培优测试卷（含答案）外研版九年级上册英语

外研版九年级上册英语
Unit1 It's more than 2000 years old培优测试卷
一、词汇运用（每题1.5分，共15分）
The Great Wall is a famous man-made _______ (奇迹) in the world.
This river is about 500 kilometers in _______ (长度) and 20 meters in width.
The scientists spent three years _______ (研究) the history of the ancient city.
The Giant's Causeway is a natural wonder with many rocks of different _______ (形状).
We should _______ (保护) these historical relics because they are very valuable.
The Terracotta Army _______ (代表) the powerful army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
The Grand Canyon is famous for its beautiful _______ (风景) and diverse ecosystem.
It's necessary to learn about the _______ (文化) background before visiting a place of interest.
The Eiffel Tower, a well-known man-made wonder, _______ (吸引) millions of visitors every year.
The ancient people used simple tools to _______ (建造) this huge stone building.
二、单项选择（每题1分，共15分）
—What do you think of the Great Wall
—It is one of the greatest ____ in the world.
A. wonder B. wonders C. wonderful D. wonderfully
In my opinion, natural wonders are ____ than man - made ones.
amazing B. more amazing
C. most amazing D. the most amazing
The Three Gorges Dam is about two thousand three hundred meters ____, a hundred and eighty - five meters high and fifteen meters wide at the top.
A. long B. longer C. longest D. length
Victoria Falls is about one thousand seven hundred meters wide and a hundred meters ____.
A. tall B. height C. high D. higher
There are about forty thousand rocks, most of them ____ six sides.
A. have B. with C. has D. to have
The Giant's Causeway runs for several hundred meters ____ the eastern coast of Northern Ireland.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
—I think the Terracotta Army is more exciting than the Giant's Causeway.
—____. The Terracotta Army is one of the greatest man - made wonders in China.
I don't agree B. I agree with you
C. I'm not sure D. That's not true
The teacher asked us to ____ the new words in the dictionary if we didn't know them.
A. look at B. look for C. look after D. look up
—How do you study for a test
—____ working with friends.
A. By B. With C. On D. In
It's necessary for us ____ English well.
A. learn B. learning C. to learn D. learned
The students in our class are ____ divided into three groups according to their English levels.
A. carefully B. clearly C. exactly D. correctly
The boy is ____ to go to school.
A. enough old B. old enough C. enough young D. young enough
—____ is the population of your city
—About three million.
A. How many B. How much C. What D. Which
The book is ____ interesting ____ I can't put it down.
A. so; that B. such; that C. too; to D. very; that
—____ have you lived in this city
—For about ten years.
A. How long B. How often C. How soon D. How far
三、完形填空（每题1.5分，共15分）
The Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders of the world. With a 1 of more than 2,000 years, it is one of the few man - made objects on the earth that can be 2 from space.
The construction of the Great Wall 3 in the 7th century B C. The vassal states (诸侯国) built walls to 4 their countries. After the Qin Dynasty unified (统一) China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the 5 of the walls to make the Great Wall.
The Great Wall winds its way from west to east, 6 mountains, across grasslands and deserts. It is about 21,196 kilometers long. It 7 from the Jiayuguan Pass in Gansu Province to the Hushan Mountain in Liaoning Province.
The Great Wall is not only a great 8 of China but also a symbol of the Chinese nation. It 9 the wisdom and hard work of the Chinese people. Now, the Great Wall is a popular tourist 10 and attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
A. time B. history C. story D. age
A. seen B. looked C. watched D. noticed
A. started B. began C. began with D. started with
A. protect B. keep C. prevent D. defend
A. connect B. connection C. connected D. connecting
A. through B. across C. over D. above
A. begins B. starts C. runs D. ends
A. culture B. symbol C. building D. invention
A. shows B. shows off C. expresses D. explains
A. place B. attraction C. scenery D. sight
四、阅读理解（每题2分，共30分）
（A）
The Terracotta Army is one of the most famous wonders in the world. It is a collection of life - size clay sculptures (真人大小的泥塑) in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. The sculptures represent the armies of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 by some farmers when they were digging a well. After that, archaeologists (考古学家) began to excavate (挖掘) the site. So far, three pits (坑) have been discovered, which contain thousands of terracotta warriors (兵马俑), horses and chariots (战车).
The terracotta warriors are of different sizes, shapes and facial expressions. Each warrior has a unique (独特的) look, which shows the high level of artistry of the ancient Chinese. The horses are also very realistic, with detailed features and muscles.
The Terracotta Army is not only a great wonder of art but also an important historical relic (遗迹). It provides valuable information about the military (军事的), culture and art of the Qin Dynasty.
Where is the Terracotta Army
A. In Beijing. B. In Shandong Province. C. In Xi'an. D. In Henan Province.
When was the Terracotta Army discovered
A. In 1970. B. In 1974. C. In 1978. D. In 1984.
How many pits have been discovered so far
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
What can we learn from the terracotta warriors
The high level of artistry of the ancient Chinese.
B. The military, culture and art of the Han Dynasty.
C. The way of life of the ancient people.
D. The language of the ancient Chinese.
What is the main idea of the passage
The history of the Qin Dynasty.
B. The discovery of the Terracotta Army.
C. The introduction of the Terracotta Army.
D. The artistry of the terracotta warriors.
（B）
The Grand Canyon (大峡谷) is one of the natural wonders of the world. It is located in Arizona, USA. The canyon is about 446 kilometers long, up to 29 kilometers wide and over 1,800 meters deep.
The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years by the Colorado River. The river cut through the rock, creating the deep canyon that we see today.
The Grand Canyon has a very diverse (多样的) ecosystem. There are many different types of plants and animals living in the canyon. Some of the animals that live in the canyon include bighorn sheep, mule deer, coyotes and eagles.
The Grand Canyon is also a popular tourist destination. Every year, millions of people visit the canyon to enjoy its beautiful scenery. There are many ways to experience the Grand Canyon, such as hiking, rafting (漂流) and taking a helicopter tour.
6. Where is the Grand Canyon
A. In Arizona, USA. B. In California, USA.
C. In Texas, USA. D. In New York, USA.
7. How long is the Grand Canyon
A. About 446 kilometers. B. Up to 29 kilometers.
C. Over 1,800 meters. D. About 29 kilometers.
8. What formed the Grand Canyon
A. The wind. B. The rain. C. The Colorado River. D. The earthquake.
9. What animals live in the Grand Canyon
A. Lions and tigers. B. Bighorn sheep and mule deer.
C. Pandas and koalas. D. Elephants and giraffes.
10. Which of the following is NOT a way to experience the Grand Canyon
A. Hiking. B. Rafting. C. Taking a bus tour. D. Taking a helicopter tour.
（C）
Wonders of the world can be divided into natural wonders and man - made wonders. Natural wonders are created by nature, such as mountains, waterfalls, canyons and caves. Man - made wonders are built by humans, such as the Great Wall, the Pyramids (金字塔) and the Eiffel Tower.
Both natural and man - made wonders are very important. Natural wonders show the power and beauty of nature. They can make us feel amazed and inspired. Man - made wonders, on the other hand, show the creativity and hard work of humans. They are a symbol of human civilization (文明).
Some wonders of the world are famous all over the world, while others are less well - known. However, each wonder has its own unique charm and value. We should protect these wonders so that they can be enjoyed by future generations.
11. What are the two types of wonders of the world
A. Ancient wonders and modern wonders.
B. Natural wonders and man - made wonders.
C. Big wonders and small wonders.
D. Famous wonders and unknown wonders.
12. Which of the following is a natural wonder
A. The Great Wall. B. The Pyramids. C. Victoria Falls. D. The Eiffel Tower.
13. What do man - made wonders show
A. The power of nature. B. The beauty of nature.
C. The creativity of humans. D. The laziness of humans.
14. Why should we protect the wonders of the world
A. Because they are very expensive. B. Because they are very beautiful.
C. Because they are a symbol of our country.
D. Because they can be enjoyed by future generations.
15. What is the best title for the passage
A. Natural Wonders of the World B. Man - Made Wonders of the World
C. Wonders of the World
D. The Importance of Wonders of the World
五、语法填空（每题1分，共10分）
The Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders of the world. It 1. ________ (build) over 2,000 years ago. The construction of the Great Wall 2. ________ (start) in the 7th century B C. The vassal states built walls 3. ________ (protect) their countries. After the Qin Dynasty unified China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the 4. ________ (connect) of the walls to make the Great Wall.
The Great Wall winds its way from west to east, 5. ________ (climb) mountains, across grasslands and deserts. It is about 21,196 kilometers long. It 6. ________ (run) from the Jiayuguan Pass in Gansu Province to the Hushan Mountain in Liaoning Province.
The Great Wall is not only a great 7. ________ (build) of China but also a symbol of the Chinese nation. It 8. ________ (show) the wisdom and hard work of the Chinese people. Now, the Great Wall is a popular tourist 9. ________ (attract) and attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year. We should protect it 10. ________ (good) so that it can last forever.
六、书面表达（15分）
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对世界奇观很感兴趣，他想了解中国的长城。请你根据以下要点提示，给他写一封电子邮件介绍长城。
要点提示：
长城是世界上最伟大的奇观之一，有两千多年的历史；
长城西起嘉峪关，东至虎山，全长约21,196公里；
长城是中国古代劳动人民智慧和汗水的结晶，是中华民族的象征；
每年有大量游客来参观长城。
要求：
包含所有要点，可适当发挥；
语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯；
词数：80 - 100。
答案
一、词汇运用
wonder
length
researching
shapes
protect
represents
scenery
cultural
attracts
build
二、单项选择
1 - 5 BBACB 6 - 10 BBDAC 11 - 15 DBCAA
三、完形填空
1 - 5 BABAB 6 - 10 CCBAB
四、阅读理解
1 - 5 CBCAC 6 - 10 AACBC 11 - 15 BCCDC
五、语法填空
was built
started
to protect
connection
climbing
runs
building
shows
attraction
well
六、书面表达
Dear Tom,
How's it going I'm glad to know that you are interested in the wonders of the world. Now I'd like to tell you something about the Great Wall.
The Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders of the world. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. It starts from the Jiayuguan Pass in Gansu Province in the west and ends at the Hushan Mountain in Liaoning Province in the east. It is about 21,196 kilometers long.
The Great Wall was built by the ancient Chinese working people. It shows their wisdom and hard work. It is a symbol of the Chinese nation. Every year, a large number of tourists from all over the world come to visit the Great Wall.
I hope you can come to China and visit the Great Wall one day.
Best wishes!
Yours,Li Hua