2023-2024学年第一学期九年级期中教学质量检测英语试卷
试卷说明:本卷共6页,满分90分,答题时间:70分钟
一、语法选择(本大题有10个小题,每小题1分,共10分)
Have you ever seen the film Forrest Gump (《阿甘正传》) There's 1. _________ famous saying in it: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know 2._________ ” The surprise is part of the fun. It is not only from the chocolates you find in the box but also the process of opening the box. Now blind box toys have become very popular since they 3, _________ to China. Blind box toys are hidden inside the same packaging. So, the buyers don't know what is in the boxes until they open 4. _________. The most popular toys in the blind boxes are cute characters that come 5. _________ pop movies, comics and cartoons. There 6. _________ a few special ones in many common boxes. “Maybe the next one is a gold toy. My wish is 7. _________ another box.” said one buyer. As a result, people will open more blind boxes and hope for a better result.
Besides expecting good results, people also enjoy the surprise and uncertain mysteries. “Opening a blind box like opening a birthday gift is an enjoyable surprise for our simple daily lives,” aid a 8. _________ girl. “When I open these simple little boxes, I feel disappointed at one, but I feel 9. _________ at another.” A fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process, and waiting for the uncertainty is 10. _________ part of the fun.
1. A. a B. / C. the
2. A. how will you get B what would you get C. what you will get
3. A. are introduced B. was introduced C. were introduced
4. A. they B. their C. them
5. A. out B. from C. on
6. A. is B. are C. was
7. A. open B. to open C. opening
8. A. 24 years-old B. 24 years old C. 24-year-old
9. A. excited B. excitedly C. excite
10. A. other B. another C. others
二、完形填空(本大题共10小题,每小题10分,共10分)
Many Chinese people used to greet each other with “Have you had your meal ” to show their friendliness.
Recently, a 11. _________ greeting has appeared in many Chinese cities, “Have you lost weight ”
Chen Xin is a manager of a media company in Hangzhou. He has 12. _________ his friends after successfully getting thinner. “Following instructions from my personal doctor, I went on a diet and 13. _________10 kg,” Chen said with a satisfied smile.
“I used to eat a lot of unhealthy food, which brought me much 14. _________. My body indicators (指标) used to be far higher than normal levels,” Chen said. “Now my indicators are dropping and becoming normal. And 15. _________ can feel that my body is in good condition again.”
Chen is not 16. _________. Many Chinese are also troubled with “diseases of affluence (富贵病)”. This is because the quality of life for most people has 17. _________ improved in the past years. Most people no longer need to worry about 18. _________ they have enough food. And more and more people begin to 19. _________ if they have a healthy diet.
Healthy diet is important. Besides, many people think that it is 20. _________ if they only control their food intake to lose weight. Exercise is also of great importance.
11. A. polite B. new C. warm D. wise
12. A. surprised B. moved C. troubled D. helped
13. A. increased B. lost C. bought D. owned
14. A. happiness B. fitness C. illness D. kindness
15. A. I B. he C. she D. it
16. A. busy B. hard-working C. alone D. natural
17. A. heavily B. politely C. greatly D. badly
18. A. whether B. when C. unless D. because
19. A. think about B. give in C. find out D. take up
20. A. wrong B. useful C. proper D. safe
三、阅读理解(本大题有15小题,每小题2分,共30分)
A
“Youth Volunteer Tour Guides of Zhuhai Museum” Wanted
Our museum will launch the 2023 youth volunteer training program during the summer vacation. This training program will focus on the “four histories” education. Volunteers should learn the history of the Party, the history of new China, the history of socialist development, and the history of reform and opening up. They also need to learn professional skills as museum tour guides so that they can do this job well. We want 25 students in Zhuhai aged from 9 to 13. If you are interested in this program, apply now!
Application period July1-July 3, 2023
Interview time July 10, 2023
Place of the interview Multimedia Hall of Zhuhai Museum
Interview contents ①A 1-minute self-introduction; ②A 2-minute speech. Topics can be “The Reason Why I Want to Be a Volunteer”. “The best museum I have visited”, “The Red Story of Zhuhai”, etc.
Requirements for applicants ①Live in Zhuhai now, speak standard Mandarin and have good spoken ability; ②Love culture and be interested in history; ③Have taken part in some volunteer trainings; ④Have served in volunteering for no less than 20 hours per year.
Ways to apply ①Scan the QR code; ②Call: 0756-2166872 ③Scarch: www. zhuseum.
21. The 2023 youth volunteer training program, is organized by _________.
A. the Party B. a training school C. Zhuhai Museum D. Zhuhai government
22. What should volunteers learn during this training program
①The history of the Party. ②The history of Zhuhai.
③Professional knowledge and skills. ④The history of socialist development.
A. ①②③ B. ①③④ C. ②③④ D. ①②④
23. According to the requirements for applicants, the key skill they need is _________.
A. writing B. reading C. listening D. speaking
24. How many ways can you apply for the training program
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
25. You may read this advertisement in a _________.
A. newspaper B. story book C. textbook D. guidebook
B
Chinese Teachers' Day is a festival celebrating the over 2, 000-year tradition of respecting teachers and education in China.
The history of Teachers' Day dates back to the Han Dynasty. According to record, during the Han and Jin Dynasties, on August 27 of the lunar calendar each year, the birthday of Confucius (孔子) , the emperor would go to the Confucius Temple and worship (敬拜) the great teacher, and would also invite royal teachers to dinner. And on that day, teachers enjoyed a day's vacation and were given dried meat as gifts. Besides, best teachers who were chosen from the whole country would be given 500 liang silver coins each as prizes. In the Qing Dynasty, well performing teachers would be given official titles or promoted to higher positions (地位)
Normally, in ancient time, there was no fixed tuition fee (学费) ; the parents paid with money or food.
In private schools, teachers would receive money or gifts from the host family at certain festivals or at the beginning and end of each term. The festivals in which teachers received gifts were different in different areas, while the most valued ones were the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-autumn Festival and Chinese New Year, as well as Confucius' birthday and the private teacher's birthday.
Among all the gift-giving festivals, the first meeting gift was a must. There was a tradition that when students met their teachers for the first time, they needed to kowtow (磕头) to Confucius' picture and then to their private teachers, before giving their teachers a “gift”.
26. Who is the great teacher of China
A. Confucius. B. The emperor.
C. The royal teacher. D. Private school teacher.
27. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A. On Confucius' birthday, teachers would have a day off.
B. At that time, food could be used as tuition (学费) .
C. In ancient times, it's not necessary to prepare gifts when students met their teachers for the first time.
D. The history of Teachers' Day starts from the Han Dynasty.
28. The underlined word “promoted” might mean _________ in Chinese.
A. 金钱 B. 晋升 C. 促销 D. 宣传
29. What would private school teachers receive at certain festival
A. Money. B. Gifts. C. Both A or B. D. Nothing.
30. What's the best title of the passage
A. How to Respect Teachers. B. The Greatest Teacher in China.
C. Teachers' Day in Ancient China. D. Tuition Fee in Han Dynasty.
C
配对阅读I栏中是来广东学习、工作或旅游的一些人的情况介绍,II栏中是广州和珠海两地的出租房信息。请根据这几个人的信息为他们介绍最合适的出租房。
I栏 II栏
( ) 31. Mr. Wang is a businessman who does business in Zhuhai. He usually goes to Guangzhou or HongKong. ( ) 32. Mr. and Mrs. Smith want to rent a proper apartment in Guangzhou. They can go sightseeing in the daytime, and cook for themselves and surf the Internet at night. ( ) 33. Lily is a college student who studies in Guangzhou. She wants to find a quiet apartment. ( ) 34. Four farmers from Sichuan have found a job in Zhuhai. They want to rent a cheap apartment together. ( ) 35. Li Ping has come to travel in Guangzhou with his parents. They want to find a simple apartment close to convenient transportation. A. Are you coming to Zhuhai We have a private apartment for 2 thousand yuan a month. It has four bedrooms with large beds. B. This two-big bedroom apartment without a kitchen is perfect for a small family. It is between CITIC Plaza and Guangzhou Eastern Train Station, 3 minutes' walk to the subway station and the bus station. C. In Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town, there are high buildings with 780 sets of apartments from 50m2to 200m2. All apartments have a kitchen, an air conditioner, a TV, the Internet, a refrigerator, a washing machine, etc. D. A new building with new decoration (装饰) , new furniture and a big garden. It's near the Zhujiang New Town Walking Street. 3 minutes walk to Line 5 Liede Subway Station. E. Quiet, comfortable, safe and convenient — Green Garden in the north of Tianhe, Guangzhou. It is made up of 2 blocks of 30-floor apartment buildings. F. Hotel service, modern-decorated style Hillton Sunshine in Guangzhou. Opposite to PARK&SHOP Supermarket, next to Sunshine and Gome Supermarket, 10-minute walk to the subway station. G. Sea View Apartment in Zhuhai, the beautiful apartment with wonderful sea views. Close to the train station to Guangzhou, the ferry terminal (客运码头) to Hong Kong Airport. Close to shopping malls and restaurants.
四、短文填空(本大题有10小题,每小题1. 5分,共15分)
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空,使短文意思完整、通顺。每空一次,有两个词是多余的。
learn word express how they ability what. make require listen simple attention
Human are born with the36. _________ to communicate, but some people are better at it than others. Some people are very good at 37. _________ and find it easy to express their ideas to other people. Other people find it difficult to express 38. _________ well, especially in public. The good news is that communication skills can be39. _________. Here are some pieces of advice.
Remember that talking to other people depends on body 1anguage and facial 40. _________ besides words. If you look and sound confident, people will pay 41. _________ to what you say, even if you don't feel so confident. Look people in the eye when you speak to them. It 42. _________ you seem more honest and friendly, and people will find it easier and more fun to talk to you.
Practice 43. _________ to other people. The most important part of communication is listening. That's why we have two ears and one mouth. When you listen to people, watching their face and body language will help you understand 44. _________ they mean.
Think before you open your mouth. The best communicators express their ideas in short and 45. _________, ways. If you are trying to convince (使信服) people of something, be clear and use as few words as possible.
五、读写综合(本大题分为A、B两部分,共25分)
A. 回答问题(本题共有5小题,每题2分,共10分)请阅读下面这篇文章,根据所提供的信息,回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整。
Many people think of cities and nature as two different things. However, some cities around the world are trying new and creative ways to bring nature and wildlife into city areas.
In order to make better use of city gardens, places like Los Angeles in the US make community gardens. The gardens serve the community in many ways. In city farms, people grow vegetables to sell at markets with the money going to people in need. In the educational gardens, people are taught how to eat healthily.
In Edmonton, Canada, more than twelve wildlife bridges have been built. One of the largest is a 30-meter-long bridge near Big Lake in the northwest of the city. It's a good way to protect animals' habitats (栖息地) .
A “sponge city” (海绵城市) is a city to deal with floods. How does it work Just as a sponge can absorb (吸收 ) water, a sponge city can deal with heavy rain. Wuhan is one of China's first cities to start the project. By the end of 2020, 20% area of the city has been covered by sponges. In 2030, the number will rise to 80%. There are now more than 30 “sponge cities” in China, including Jinan and Xiamen.
46. How do people in Los Angeles make better use of city gardens
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47. Why do people build a bridge near Big Lake in Canada
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48. What is a “Sponge city”
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49. When will 80% area of the city be covered by sponge
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50. How many cities are mentioned according to the passage
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B. 书面表达(共15)
作为社会主义先行示范区,珠海以其各色之美闻名全国。假如你是某校初三学生李华,准备参加学校举办的一场主题为“发现珠海之美”的演讲活动,请结合自己的实际经历,给全校同学分享你所发现的珠海之美,并号召大家传播珠海之美。
要点提示:
1. 你认为珠海之美体现在哪里?(至少两点)
2. 为了让珠海更美,你打算做些什么?(至少两点)
3. 号召大家传播珠海之美。
注意:
1. 词数80词左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)
2. 要点齐全,可适当发挥;
3. 条理清晰,语句通顺,语意连贯,书写规范整洁;
4. 文章中不得出现真实的人名。
Good morning, everyone. Have you ever noticed the beauty of Zhuhai around you
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Thanks for your listening!
参考答案
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46. They make community gardens. 47. To protect animals' habitats.
48. It's a city to deal with floods.
49. In 2030.
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作文参考例文:
Good morning, everyone. Have you ever noticed the beauty of Zhuhai around you Zhuhai is a beautiful city known for its natural scenery. and parks. I think the beaches with clean water and beautiful sand are the most beautiful part of the city. I also love to go to the parks and squares in Zhuhai to relax and enjoy the fresh air.
To make Zhuhai even more beautiful, I will help to keep the city clean by picking up litter in public areas. I also plan to volunteer more at local events, like planting trees. Let's all work together to make Zhuhai an even greener and more beautiful place to live.
In conclusion, I encourage everyone to spread the world about the beauty of Zhuhai. Let's share our experiences with friends and family, and invite them to come visit and experience the beauty.
Thanks for your listening!
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