上海市西南位育2018-2019学年九年级上期中试卷（无听力试题 无答案）

西南位育初三上学期期中试卷

Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar

Ⅱ. Choose the best answer.（选择最恰当的答案）
26. which of the following is process differently as [‘d??:ni]?
A. January B. junior C. journalist D. journey
27. Which of the underlined part that pronounces differently from the other three?
A. The ship is under sail, making toward the land.
B. His wife said she had no worries about his job.
C. The team also won praise for sportsmanship and fair play.
28. There were also several accidents mainly caused by engine failure on take off.
29. China ____ its first successful landing of a fighter jet on the Liaoning（“辽宁号”）last year.
A. celebrates B. celebrated C. is celebrating D. will celebrate
30. --- Would you like some coffee?
---Yes, I prefer coffee ____ milk.
A. to B. with C. than D.of
31. ---____has Jenny lived in Shanghai?
--- Since ten years ago.
A. How soon B. How often C. How much D.How long
32. There are a lot____ mistakes today than yesterday in his homework.
A. of B. much C. more D.most
33. He had some bad meat.____, he didn’t feel well this afternoon.
A. As a result B. As usual C. In other words D. In all
34. ---Have you decided where to go for your winter vacation?
---Not yet. We ____ go to Xiamen. It is a good place for holiday.
A. may B. should C. need D.must
35. Some of the players are from Canada. What about _____?
A. any other B. the other C. each other D.the rest
36. Simon is a very warm-hearted boy ____ his sister, Jane, is not. She hardly thinks of others.
A. However B. or C. While D.so
37. A BRT（Bus Rapid Transit 快速公交系统）____ in our district in the near future. It will take people less time to go to the center of Shanghai.
A. will build B. will be built C. builds D.was built
38. The fire was finally brought under control ____ more people’s lives were threatened（收到威胁）.
A. until B. before C. after D.when
39. Love will ____ last（延续）if we love the whole fine things around us.
A. seldom B. always C. never D.sometimes
40. ____ important thing it is to do eye exercises every day!
A. What B. What a C. How D. What an
41. ---I passed the driving test last week.
---Congratulations! ____.
A. So I have B. So have I C. So did I D. So I did
42. Tony’s mother has never imagined him___ that to her.
A. to say B. will say C. say D.saying
43. Did ask them____?
A. when are they going to set out
A. when are they going to set out B. when they are going to set out
C. when where they going to set out D. when they were going to set out
43. My boy, I won’t love you ____ even if you fail in the competition. Take it easy.
A. any less B. any more C. any longer D. any fewer
44. A large number of people have joined the Clean Your Plate Campaign（“光盘行动”）to help ____ food waste.
A. reduce B. review C. require D.remove
45. ---Big animals can be a lot of trouble. Why don’t we get a small pet, like a goldfish?
---____.
A. That’s all right B. That’s a good idea C. You’re welcome D.Never mind

Ⅲ. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the boxes. Each can only be used once. （将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空限填一词，每词只能填一次。）


Even if you don’t keep a close eye on new developments in physics, you’ve probably ___46___, the well-known physicist Stephen Hawking.
Stephen hawking was born on January 8, 1942, which just ___47___ be the 300th anniversary of Galileo’s death. When he was a small child, he showed great ___48___ in the universe. He was drawn to physics and mathematics. He first studied natural sciences at Oxford University and then ___49___ Cambridge to begin a PhD cosmology.（宇宙学）
When Hawking returned home after his first term at Cambridge, his parents noticed that he was experiencing clumsiness（手脚不灵活）and a slight speech impediment（口吃）. Shortly after his 21st birthday he was diagnosed （诊断） with ALS（肌肉萎缩性侧面硬化病）---an incurable（无法治愈的）disease.



His condition soon got worse. He began using a wheelchair, and finally lost his speech. However, Hawking ___50___ let his illness distract（分心）him from his work. He completed his PhD, and ___51___ enjoy a full career as a leading physicist.
Hawking quickly became a leading figure in the world of cosmology. His work during the 1970s led to the discovery of black holes, which has been ___52___ as one of the most important developments in the last century. He also communicated his understanding of the universe to a wider audience through his best seller, A Brief History of Time（《时间简史》）.
Hawking has been widely recognized and awarded for his work___53___, he hasn’t won the Noble Prize yet.

Ⅳ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子。）
54. Ann came back late, and what’s ________, she hurt her leg on the way home. (many)
55. They say he’s ________ to get a nomination （提名）for “ Best Supporting Actor”. (Certainly)
56. I wish you ________ in managing the affairs （事情）of your company. (successful)
57. A light was ________ from the front of the bamboo raft to light the surface of the river. (hang)
58. Computer technology has developed very quickly since the mid-________century. (twenty)
59. The package wasn’t tied up ________and came apart while in the mail. (secure)
60. Ben’s mother usually sleeps ________in the family. She does most of the housework in the family. (little)
61. A ________man should not trust his memory, but should write things down in a note-book.(forget)

Ⅴ. Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。）
62. I think having a pet can change a person’s life.（保持句意基本不变）
________ my ________, having a pet can change a person’s life.
63. Paul asks Rose, “ Did you call me yesterday afternoon?”（改为宾语从句）
Paul asks Rose ________ she ________ him yesterday afternoon or not.
64. Our headmaster highly praised Kevin for what he had done for his students. （划线部分提问）
________ ________ Kevin highly praised?
65. Sometimes children are so young that they can’t tell the bad from the good. （保持句意不变）
Sometimes children are ________ young ________ tell the bad from the good.
66. At last let his son go to the party instead of himself. （改为否定句）
At last Tom ________ ________ his son go to the party instead of himself.
67. Several years ago, few girls in our group liked swimming in winter. （改为反义疑问句）
Several years ago, few girls in our group liked swimming in winter, ________ ________?
68. the time, still, staying with, her aunt, is, Linda, for being. （连词成句）
_______________________________________________________________________

Part 3 Reading and Writing
A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案）
Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!
★Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17
Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.
Application & Selection
If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.
Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.
You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.
Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014
For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com
Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk
★Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13
Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.
Start time: 6 September, 2014
Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.
Study and write at your own pace 一 you do not have to rush 一 as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!
No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?
Fee: ?179
For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk
69. Towner Writer Squad will be started?_______.
A.??to train comedy and TV writers
B.??to explore the fantastic gallery space
C.??to introduce a contemporary art museum
D.??to promote the development of young writers
70.To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first?_______.
A.??provide a piece of their writing
B.??meet the Writer Squad Leader
C.??offer their family information
D.??complete an application form
71.Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than?_______.
A. 6 September, 2014 B.??8 September, 2014 C.17 September, 2014 D.?12 October, 2014
72. What does the underlined word “ guidance” mean in the passage?
A. 看护 B.?路标 C.指导 D. 保证
73. What is most important for the beginners?
A.???Practising as much as possible.
B.???Gaining confidence and having fun.
C.???Studying and writing at their own pace.
D.???Learning skills from writers and teachers.
74. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at?_______.
A. facebook.com/towner B. newwritingsouth.com
C. newtowner.org.uk D.?towner.org.uk

B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文）
Comic book sales have been in a steady（稳定的） decline（下降） for nearly a decade. It is reported that the number of retailers（零销商） offering comics has ___75___ by 75% in the U.S. A number of publishers say that most companies are currently turning to Hollywood since several of them could ___76___ support themselves on comic book sales alone.
This is a ___77___ since the movie industry, like so many other industries in America, is also hurting. Starved（急需）for money, studios are more willing to spend money on a project likely to draw big numbers (i.e. Batman, Spiderman) rather than a smaller. In this way, the industry will continue to shrink（缩水）.
?Like so many things in life, the comic book industry’s problem isn’t black and white. The industry’s current troubles boil down to two simple things: the economic recession（衰退） and an inability to draw in new readers.
The recession is pretty much unfixable（不可修复） right now, at least as far as comic books are concerned. Until consumers have more money, they would rather spend more money on more important things like groceries （食品，杂货）or an electric bill rather than___78___ comic books.
However, that’s not the only problem. For almost thirty years, publishers have paid more and more attention____79___ adult-centered concepts（概念） and stories, while giving up titles for younger audiences. This is all well and good, as it keeps readers interested in the long term rather than “growing out of it,” but unfortunately, they aren’t drawing in new, younger readers.
Luckily, the new wave of digital technology has the potential（潜力） to dramatically reduce the cost of publishing, thus paving the way for new, smaller companies to take a shot at the medium. Will digital comics prove successful? Only ___80___ will tell.

75. A. reused B. reduced C. required D. returned
76. A. at last B.be likely to C.so far D.no longer
77. A. result B.start C.solution D. problem
78. A. publish B.buy C.write D.sell
79. A. in B.on C.at D.to
80. A.time B.money C. technology D.publishers

C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words. （在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给。）
British films and TV series are really popular around the world these years. Films and dramas such as Harry Potter, Downton Abbey（《唐顿庄园》）, Sherlock and Black Mirror have attracted a large audience. As a result, more and more people go to Britain to see the settings （布景）in the films and on TV.
　　?For Harry Potter fans, famous settings i___81___Durham Cathedral (杜伦大教堂), London Zoo, Bodleian Library (波德林图书馆) in Oxford University and so on. Many visitors go to Alnwick Castle (艾维克堡). It was used in the first two Harry Potter films. It was also used in the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (《侠盗王子罗宾汉》). Besides, a lot of tourists visit Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at King’s Cross railway station in London and take photos with the trolley (手推车) h___82___ in the wall.
　　?Many tourists also go to Highclere Castle (海克利尔城堡), the setting for Downton Abbey. A hotel in Britain provides meals, afternoon tea and bedrooms s___83___to the settings in the drama.
??????????Settings in the BBC mini series Sherlock are also very popular. Most of them are l___84___ in London. 221B Baker Street and the n ___85___ Sherlock Holmes Museum are must-sees for Sherlock lovers.
　　?In addition to these settings, Britain is also planning to build theme parks (主题公园). For example, it is reported that a Sherlock Holmes theme park is going to be built in Portsmouth (朴茨茅斯), England. It will show Sherlock’s life in Baker Street in London.
　　?According to r___86___, almost one in three tourists visiting Britain will go to an historic house or castle because of the worldwide success of British films and TV dramas. The visitors spend a total of around ￡6.5 billion during their stay. More and more Chinese visitors go s___87___ in Britain. The number has doubled in the past three years. The number one attraction is the Tower of London (伦敦塔). It has appeared several times in Sherlock.

D. Answer the quiestions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）
Halloween: A Scary Change for China?
Halloween falls on October 31st. It is one of the favourite festivals for children in the West. People dress up in different costumes （化妆服装）like a witch（巫婆）, a ghost(鬼) or a skeleton (骷髅). The children go to houses to say “Trick or treat!” The game is so fun. Before, if a child is bad, he or she will get a trick like having a stone in his or her bag instead of (代替) some candy. Nowadays, no one gets tricks. Every child can receive lots of candy. Parties are also popular in the evening. People get to parties in costumes and play different games. People also listen to ghost stories and watch scary（恐怖的） movies.
Halloween is a holiday with a long history. It has become more and more popular among young people in China in the past few years.
If you were out and about on October 31, you probably noticed that there seemed to be many more of the frightening looking creatures scaring（使...恐惧）up fun on Shanghai streets this year. Not everyone, however, is happy about the increasing popularity of Halloween in our city.
Actually, Halloween is a holiday offends（冒犯）some people, even in countries where it is widely popular. It is not surprising that stories of the dead rising and walking among us might offend certain religious（宗教）and cultural values of any country.
Furthermore, costumes are often designed to be scary and extremely unpleasant. This particualr feature of Halloween is exactly what upset some elderly passengers on the metro a few nights ago. A group of local university students, who were heading to a Halloween party , had dressed up like zombies（僵尸）. Their frightening appearance shocked the elderly passengers, causing them to become very upset. Several female passengers were scared and shouted.
Microbloggers later discussed the thing online, expressing mixed opinions. On one hand, some see it as an example of young people showing a lack of care and disrespect towards the people around them. On the other hand, others see it as a harmless way to have fun.
Regardless（不管）of one’s judgement of that particular story, we can all agree that this is an obvious case of both culture differences and generation gaps. China is a country that values（重视）respect for dead ancestors（祖先）. It’s quite likely that some Chinese people see certain Halloween traditions as showing little or no respect for the dead.
China is changing rapidly, and many of those changes are due to outside influences. As the country accepts the values and cultural celebrations（庆祝活动）of foreign countries, what happens to traditional values and celebrations? How do generations, which are becoming so different, continue to respect and understand on another? Something to think about while you eat your Halloween candy.
88. Nowadays, do children receive a stone or some candy?
_______________________________________________________________________
89. What else do people do besides going to parties and playing different games?
_______________________________________________________________________
90. How do people usually dress up at Halloween?
_______________________________________________________________________
91. Nobody feels offended（冒犯的）in countries where Halloween is widely popular, do they?
_______________________________________________________________________
92. What ultimately （根本上）leads to the different views on Halloween?
_______________________________________________________________________
93. Do you think Halloween is a scary change for China? Why or why not?
_______________________________________________________________________
Ⅶ. Writing（作文）
94. Write at least 60 words about the topic “ A lesson learned from my mistake.”（以“一次错误给我的教训”为题， 写一篇60词以上的短文，标点符号不占格。）
You are required to write something true about a lesson learned from your mistake. So you have to address the following points.（短文必须包含以下要点。）
1. Simple information about your mistake(what..., when..., where..., etc)
The lesson you have learned from it.

A. heard from B. moved to C. happened to D. interest AB. heard of

A. went on to B. However C. refused to D. Finally AB. described