人教版英语九年级Unit2 周测题
完形填空 (1.5分一道,共计30分) A
Little New Year is usually a week before the lunar(农历的)new year. I believe ( 1) you have known these things about the Little New Year.
House cleaning
Between the Laba Festival and the Little New Year, all families of China (2) a complete house cleaning, sweeping out the old to prepare for the new year.
Stick paper-cut to windows
During the Little New Year, old couplets(对联) and paper-cut (3) the last Spring Festival are taken down. New window decorations(装饰品)and New Year posters are stuck to windows, hoping to (4) people good luck.
Bath and haircut
Chinese always say (5) they're rich or not, they often have a bath or haircut before the Spring Festival. The activity of taking a bath and having a haircut is often done during the late new year.
( )1.A. what B. that C. if D. how
( )2.A. do B. did C. have done D. are doing
( )3.A. from B. as C. like D. at
( )4.A. return B. come C. bring D. back
( )5.A. whether B. that C. what D. when
B
It was a cold winter, with Christmas around the corner. My kids and I were going shopping. (6) the way to the supermarket, I saw a man in an old and thin T-shirt. He was (7) a sign that said, "Lost my job. Family to feed. " Only a few people stopped and gave some money to him. It was clear that the man was (8) .
My 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son (9) him, too. After understanding his situation, they felt (10) and said he must be feeling bad to stand outside in the cold wind.
When we were in the supermarket, I asked my daughter to pick (11) she thought our "friend" outside would need. She picked some apples, hamburger, some cheese and a bottle of juice.
Then my son asked, "Can we buy him a (12) "
I didn t expect that, so I had to (13) the suggestion carefully. We were not rich and we needed to buy lots of things, but ... Well, sometimes helping others is just (14) we need to do!
We talked about the fact that we could not buy something we planned to buy (15) we bought a jacket for the man. My kids (16) to take some snacks and toys off the shopping list.
When we found the man, my kids (17) him the bag of food and the jacket. He was first surprised and then very glad. He (18) us and said we must be the angels sent from the God.
I think this (19) has been a wonderful memory for our family. (20) of my kids agreed that helping others made them happier.
( )6.A. On B. To C. At D. Of
( )7.A. holding B. reading C. buying D. selling
( )8.A. happy B. tired C. relaxed D. helpless
( )9.A. heard B. noticed C. asked D. greeted
( )10.A. crazy B. nervous C. disappointed失望 D. sorry
( )11.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
( )1.A. sweater B. hat C. jacket D. T-shirt
( )13.A. give up B. think about C. wait for D. laugh at
( )14.A. what B. where C. which D. how
( )15.A. unless B. so C. if D. when
( )16.A. forgot B. disliked C. refused D. agreed
( )17.A. sold B. handed C. received D. lent
( )18.A. welcomed B. pleased C. thanked D. invited
( )19.A. experience B. habit C. ending D. accident
( )20.A. All B. Both C. Either D. Neither
阅读理解 (2分1道,共计20分) A
The Huazhao Festival is a traditional flower festival following the Lantern Festival. With a history of over 2,000 years, the Huazhao Festival was first held on flowers' birthday. Since the climate is different in different parts of China, people celebrate the festival on the 2nd,12th,15th or 25th day of the second lunar month.
The Huazhao Festival was as important as the Lantern Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient times. Nowadays, an increasing number of people in China have begun to celebrate this flower festival again. ________
Spring outings (春游) during the Huazhao Festival were popular in ancient China. Since the festival is in early spring, it's just the time to have an outing to enjoy all kinds of flowers. And people in some places plant flowers and vegetables. It is said that flowers and vegetables planted on that day would grow easily and rapidly. Besides, people believe wild vegetables in early spring are nutritious (有营养的), so many people enjoy picking them.
At the festival, crowded fairs often appear early that day. There are lots of activities at the fair, such as dancing, playing music and playing games.
People also cut colorful cloth into pieces and tie them to the stems (茎) of flowers, which is called "shanghong", as a protection of flowers. If the stems are too thin to stand the cloth, people would put a thin bamboo stick in the flower po t and tie a piece of red cloth to the stick.
( )21.Why was the Huazhao Festival set up
A. To show the beauty of flowers. B. To celebrate the birth of flowers.
C. To bring different people together. D. To draw people's attention to nature.
( )22.Which of the following can be put in "________"
A. Traditional festivals are getting popular. B. People try to make the festival popular.
C. Here are some traditions of the festival. D. The festival has gone through big changes.
( )23.What do people think of wild vegetables in early spring according to the text
A. They are easy to pick. B. They are difficult to find.
C. They are as beautiful as flowers. D. They are good for people's health.
( )24.Which of the following shows the structure of the text (①=Paragraph 1, ...)
A. B. C. D.
( )25.What is the text
A. A story. B. A speech C. A report. D. An introduction.
B
Loongs are not real animals look like a combination(组合体)of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. With fantastic strength, they can fly in the sky and swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The loong is a symbol of strength and good luck, so the emperors of ancient China loved loongs. Their clothes were covered with pictures of loongs.
We are proud to call ourselves the “descendants(传人)of the loong”. In China, “excellent” people are often called “loongs”. A number of Chinese sayings and idioms(习语)talk about loongs. For example, “Hoping one s child will become a loong.” means a parent hopes his or her child will be successful. It is said that people born in the Year of the Loong have certain characteristics. They are creative, brave, confident and quick-tempered(性急的). There are some famous “loongs” who did excellent things like Deng Xiaoping. He is really successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about loongs in China, such as Longtaitou Festival and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Loong comes every twelve years.
The loong is very important in Chinese culture. As the “descendants of the loong”, it is necessary for us to know the views on loongs in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be “loongs”.
( )26.In ancient China, why were the emperors clothes covered with pictures of loongs
A. Because loongs look really cool. B. Because loongs are special animals.
C. Because loongs can fly in the sky and make rain. D. Because loongs mean strength and good luck.
( )27.What does the underlined sentence “ Hoping one s child will become a loong.” in paragraph 2 mean in Chinese A. 龙马精神 B. 龙飞凤舞 C. 望子成龙 D. 龙腾虎跃
( )28.What do people born in the Year of the Loong have in common
A. Creative, independent, brave and quick-tempered. B. Creative, brave, confident and quick-tempered.
C. Successful, lucky, confident and creative. D. Successful, confident, brave and quick-tempered.
( )29.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Loongs are real animals living in the ancient time. B. Some famous people were born in the Year of the Loong.
C. The ‘descendants of the loong’ are often successful. D. Longtaitou Festival and the Lantern Festival are about loongs.
( )30.What s the best title of the passage
A. The Year of the Loong B. Festivals About Chinese Loong
C. Descendants of the Loong D. The Culture of the Chinese Loong
选句填空 (2分1道,共计10分)
The Dragon Head-raising Festival
China is a country with a long and rich history. (31) The Double Second Festival (the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming.
The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. (32) People celebrated the Dragon Head-raising Festival with many customs (习俗) about the dragon in ancient times.
On this special day, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. (33) People believed that if the dragon went into their houses, they could have a good luck all year round. People also ate special food. (34) For example, people ate noodles called "dragon whiskers noodles" and dumplings called "dragon ears". Besides, people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables and went on a spring outing.
(35) Today people hurry to have their hair cut, especially have their children's hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year.
A. The food was usually named after the dragon.
B. It has many colorful holidays and festivals.
C. Chinese people call themselves "the descendants (后代) of the dragon".
D. They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes.
E. Even though many of the customs have disappeared, the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights.
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语法填空(1分1道,共计10分)
Why do so many people around the world love Chinese cooking In China, cooking is (36) ( art) ,just like music, dance and painting. However, there is more than (37) (once)kind of Chinese food. Different areas in China have special ways of cooking because of the (38) (different)in weather and geography.
Traditional Chinese doctors believe we need a balance(平衡) of yin and yang (39) we want to stay healthy. Maybe you should eat yin foods like tofu while you are too stressed out or (40) (happy). The Chinese believe that people who have a balanced diet should be healthier than (41) (that) who only eat foods that taste good.
There is much more to Chinese food than just taste. Behind many dishes are traditions with deep (42) (mean). One tradition about Chinese food is to eat long noodles on your birthday because noodles are known (43) a symbol of long life in Chinese culture. Another traditional food, yuanxiao, (44) (suggestion) that a family will always stay together. On the Spring Festival, people often eat fish, because "yu" sounds like the word meaning "more than enough".
From north to south, east to west, people are sure to find some kinds of Chinese food to suit (45) (they)taste and interest. I hope that you can enjoy your Chinese food and eat healthily.
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41 42 43 44 45
五、信息摘录(2分1道,共计10分)
Spain(西班牙) is famous for its tomato festival, called La Tomatina. It happens in a small town Bunol on the last Wednesday of August every year for centuries. During the festival there are all kinds of activities, but the most exciting part is the tomato fight. It takes place at the end of the long celebration. You are encouraged to throw tomatoes in the fight.
There re many stories about how the festival began. One of the stories goes that during the 1940s, some friends started a tomato fight, while another story is about a local band. Anyway, everyone in Bunol seems to have a different story. Before the tomato fight, there are parades, musical band shows, street parties and so on.
On the day of the fight, shopkeepers cover their windows and doors in order to keep away from the tomato fight. At the same time, thousands of tourists and local people come to the town square together. Then large trucks full of tomatoes arrive. From the back of the large trucks, a great town band starts to throw tomatoes at others. Then the crowds fight back, throwing the tomatoes at anything and anyone. Soon the streets are in the sea of red tomato juice.
Everyone is supposed to obey(遵守)a small number of rules: You must squash(压烂)the tomato before throwing it and you are allowed to throw nothing but tomatoes.
It usually lasts an hour. Everyone then sets off to the river to clear up. Sounds like fun!
46 Festival
47 Spanish people have been celebrating the festival for centuries. Among activities, 48 with tomatoes is the most exciting part.
Customs ● 49 : One is during 1940s, the other is about a local band or others. ●place/location: Shopkeepers closes the doors and tourists enjoy fighting on the town square. ● Rules:We should squash the tomato instead of the whole tomato.
Feelings People often 50 themselves when they clear the river after the tomato fight.
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六、书面表达 (20分)
假如你是李华,你的英国笔友James写信告诉你他们开设了中文课,他对中国文化很感兴趣,想了解和家人怎么度过传统节日。同时,正在学习汉语的人他觉得中文很难学,他来信向你咨询如何才能学好汉语。请你根据以下导图,用英语给他写一封电子邮件。
注意:(1)可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。(2)不能照抄原文;不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
(3)语句连贯,词数80左右。作文的开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
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