外研版九年级英语(上)

Module 1 Wonders of the world一.根据句意及首字母提示补全单词1.Is the Great Wall a great wonder of the n___________ world?2.We had a d___________ about how to save energy yesterday.3.In my o__________, the Internet will play a more important part in man’s life in the future.4.The radio is too l________. Please turn it down.5.T__________ it was very late, he went on working.6.It’s n__________ 10:00 pm. Our teacher is still working in the office.7.You should keep s___________ while you are in the library.8.Please r___________ to my letter as soon as possible.9.The sun s___________ brightly in a cloudless sky.10.The s___________ ring is made in Thailand.二.完形填空Probably you have seen photos of the Grand Canyon. But you must go there 1 to feel its size and beauty. The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest 2 wonders of the world.The Colorado River made the Grand Canyon over millions of years. Slowly, the river cut down 3 hard rocks. At the same time, the land was 4. Today the canyon is very 5 . It’s also very 6 , about 20 kilometres. And 7 its height, there are different kinds of plants and animals on both sides of the canyon.The canyon looks different at different times of the day, and 8 different seasons and weather. At sunrise, the red, gold, brown and orange colours of the rocks are 9 clear and bright. Whether you see the Grand Canyon from the top or the bottom, it will be a(n) 10 that you will never forget.( )1.A.you B.your C.yours D.yourself( )2.A.natural B.modern C.ancient D.national( )3.A.along B.through C.across D.past( )4.A.rise B.rising C.rose D.risen( )5.A.more B.dangerous C.deep D.low( )6.A.long B.deep C.high D.wide( )7.A.as a result B.because of C.thanks to D.thanks for ( )8.A.in B.on C.at D.for( )9.A.especially B.friendly C.hardly D.differently( )10.A.interview B.trip C.visit D.experience三.单项选择( )1.____ visitors come to Xingyi during May Day holidays every year.A.Thousands ofB.Two thousandsC.Thousand ofD.Thousand ( )2.—Would you like to visit the museum with us?—No, thanks. I ____ it.A.visitedB.have visitedC.visitD.was visiting( )3.—What do you think of my new bike?—Sorry, but what did you say? I ____ about something else.A.thinkB.am thinkingC.thoughtD.was thinking( )4.I don’t remember when and where I ____ this umbrella.A.buyB.have boughtC.will buyD.bought( )5.Someone says “Time is money.” But I think time is ____ important than money.A.lessB.muchC.even moreD.much least( )6.The sizes of his trousers are different from ____ of yours.A.oneB.onesC.thatD.those( )7.Tom said he ____ for Shanghai in an hour.A.would leaveB.leftC.is leavingD.will leave( )8.—When did you become a volunteer?—Two years ago. I ____ this group since then.A.joined inB.took part inC.have joinedD.have been in ( )9.Our geography teacher told us the sun ____ in the east.A.getsB.risesC.raisesD.lifts( )10.—Is it going to be colder tomorrow?—Yes. The radio says it will be five ____ zero.A.belowB.withC.underD.up( )11.Lucy gave Jane no chance to ____ to her question and left hurriedly.A.answerB.askC.replyD.say( )12.He was running to ____ side of the road when I saw him.A.otherB.the otherC.anotherD.others( )13.—Who was the first one to ____ the top of the mountain?—It was me. When I ____, I found I was there alone.A.reach; arrivedB.get; reachedC.arrive; reachedD.get; arrived( )14.—Could youi tell me what time the p;ane leaves Taiyuan for Beijing?—I’m afraid you need to_____ on the Internet.A.look for itB.look at itC.look it afterD.look it up( )15.The river near our village is _____. It’s dangerous to swim in it.A.10 metre’s deepB.10 metres’ deepC.10 metres deepD.10-metre-deep四.阅读理解Techeng Island(特呈岛) lies in the southeast of Zhanjiang. The villagers there used to make a living by fishing. But now, most of them make much money by doing business. They believe that their island is a gift from nature and they give thanks to it every day. In 2003, President Hu Jintao came to visit the island and pointed out that the government of Zhangjiang should take the island into a “civilized new eco-tourism island” (文明生态旅游新海岛). Since then, the island has opened a new page in history.Today, the island has become a popular place for tourists. It takes you about 15 minutes to get there by boat from Maxie Pier(码头). But it is just a 8-minute boat ride from Zhanjiang Port Pier. In the resort(度假村), you can not only enjoy the fantastic sights but also have a lot of interesting things to do, like walking on the beach, visiting the museum and enjoying the delicious seafood. The best way to relax yourself is to enjoy the hot springs(温泉) there. Welcome to Techeng Island! It’s a place to be! ( )1.How did the villagers in Techeng Island make a living in the past?A.By doing business.B.By enjoying the fantastic sights.C.By fishing.D.By giving thanks to nature.( )2.When has the island opened a new page in history?A.In 2003.B.Since 2003.C.Nobody knows.D.In the past. ( )3.How long does it take to get there by boat from Zhangjiang Port Pier?A.8 minutes.B.15 minutes.C.A long time.D.23 minutes. ( )4.The hot springs can help you ____.A.enjoy the sightsB.relax yourselfC.eat seafoodD.visit the museum ( )5.Techeng Island is a place that ____.A.lies in the west of ZhangjiangB.all the villagers live a poor lifeC.young people may find boringD.tourists like to visit五.任务型阅读If you visit the man-made Beiji Island located(位于) in Northeast China now, you’ll see the power of changing seas into farms and the power of the new technologies.As Jinzhou 2013 World Garden Exposition(锦州世界园林博览会) opened on Friday, the small island was blooming(开花) with millions of flowers. In one garden, thousands of tulips(郁金香) from Holland was forming red, yellow and white belts across the island. A total of 130,000 trees and 30 million flowers had been planted in the park. It was designed by artists from across the world.“The exposition required a large piece of land, but we decided not to use any farmland. Tha t’s why we chose the poor saline-alkali foreshores(盐碱滩),”said Yi Xinyang, an official in charge of the design of the exposition. “We have poured 20 million cubic metres of sand and soil into the sea since 2011.”Thanks to the new technologies, the saline-alkali problem can be solved. But besides the technology, human labor also plays a big part. When tourists appreciate the island’s natural beauty, they should realize how the beautiful garden is built on the sea. 根据短文内容, 回答下列问题:6.Where is the man-made Beiji Island located?______________________________________________________________________ 7.How many trees were there in the park?______________________________________________________________________ 8.Was the park designed only by artists in China?______________________________________________________________________ 9.Why did they choose the poor saline-alkali forehshores?_____________________________________________________________________ 10.What made the poor saline-alkali foreshores become a beautiful garden?_____________________________________________________________________Module 2 Public holidays一.根据句意及首字母提示补全单词1.Tom is 12 years old now. He has just had his t____________ birthday.2.Spring is one of the best s____________in Hefei.3.We’re planning to take a v____________ to Sanya.4.Mr. Lee f___________ a green school in 2013.5.Great changes have taken place in my home town in the t_____________ century.6.John is the tallest one a___________ his classmates.7.We help l________ the table before dinner.8.I have eaten p___________ of food at the party. I’m full.9.It’s said that Tony has won the English S___________ Competition.10.As a Young P_____________, I should study harder.二.完形填空The Spring Festival is the most important holiday for Chinese people. It is just 1 Christmas in the West. On that day all family members get together, so it becomes the 2 time for the transport of the year. The stations are crowded with people for about half a month.3 the Spring Festival comes, people clean their houses. They also put two big red lanterns on4 sides of the front door.Spring Festival Eve, the day before the Spring Festival, is 5 important. At that time, all family members eat 6 together. The meal is much bigger than usual. After the dinner, the whole family sits together. They chat or 7 TV. Each family don’t go to bed until they see the New Year come.At Spring Festival, people in the 8 part of China eat dumplings and the southern Chinese eat niangao for breakfast. And each child can 9 lucky money as a gift. When people meet, they say “Happy New Year” to each other and give their best 10 . They all have a good time.( )1.A.as well as B.for example C.the same as D.different from( )2.A.best B.worst C.busiest D.least( )3.A.Since B.Until C.After D.Before( )4.A.both B.all C.whole D.other( )5.A.even B.also C.yet D.still ( )6.A.dinner B.lunch C.meal D.breakfast( )7.A.see B.watch C.look at D.listen to( )8.A.rich B.poor C.northern D.western( )9.A.give B.get e D.pay( )10.A.luck B.view C.hopes D.wishes三.单项选择( )1.When I got home, I found my brother ____ model planes.A.makesB.madeC.makeD.making( )2.Mr. Smith asked ____ off because he didn’t feel well.A.three dayB.three daysC.three-daysD.three-day( )3.—Daming, you’d better go to bed early tonight.—OK. I’ll go to bed as soon as I ____ my homework.A.will finishB.finishesC.finishD.finishing( )4.—I have something important to tell Mr. Green.—Don’t worry. I’ll call you ____ he comes back.A.whenB.howC.whyD.while( )5.My father didn’t go to bed ____ he finished the work.A.beforeB.afterC.whenD.until( )6.They want to go ____ for their holidays.A.warm somewhereB.somewhere warmC.anywhere warmD.everywhere warm( )7.The People’s Republic of China was ____ in 1949.A.foundedB.foundC.findD.founding( )8.—When did you meet Tom for the first time?—I met him ____ Shanghai ____ National Day.A.at; inB.at; onC.on; inD.in; on( )9.We can be thankfull every day, not just ____ Thanksgiving Day.A.inB.onC.toD.by( )10.The accident happened ____ 7 pm ____ 9 pm.A.from; toB.between; toC.from; andD.between; and ( )11.—Why do you always sleep ____? —Because I’m afraid of the dark.A.by yourselfB.with the door openC.with the window openD.with the light on( )12.Try to guess its meaning when you meet a new word. Don’t ____ the dictionary all the time.A.work onB.wait forC.depend onD.take up( )13.—I’m going to the post office.—____ you’re there, can you get me some stamps?A.AsB.WhileC.BecauseD.If( )14.The boy always spends his time ____ speaking English.A.to practiceB.practiceC.practicingD.practices( )15.—Do you know the price of the ticket? —Yes. Each ____￥180.A.paysB.costsC.takesD.spends四.阅读理解People all over the world celebrate the new year. However, not all the countries celebrate in the same way. And in some countries, the new year doesn’t begin on the same day every year. It can depend on the seasons, the moon or the sun.In many countries, the new year begins on 1st January, but people start celebrating on 30th December, New Year’s Eve. In New York many people go to celebrate in Times Square. While they are waiting for the new year, they listen to music, sing the traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o’clock, everyone counts down from 10:10, 9, 8… As soon as it’s 12 o’clock, everyone shouts very loudly, “Happy New Year!” and they say, “Out with the old year nad in with new!”Suddenly there are fireworks and special drinks. Sometimes people sing an old song called Auld Long Syne.On New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions for the new year. They write down a list of things, such as “I will help out more at home. I will work harder at school. Or I won’t spend so much time playing video games.” When they have made their list, they read it to their family, friends and promise to follow their resolutions.( )1.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?A.New Year’s Eve in New York.B.A family day.C.Different ways of celebrating the new year.D.An ending and a beginning. ( )2.Where do many people in New York spend the New Year’s Eve?A.In Times Square.B.At home.C.Outside their homes.D.In their grandparents’ house. ( )3.What do people do just before 12 o’clock on New Year’s Eve in New York?A.Shout loudly.B.Listen to music.C.Sing traditional songs.D.Count down from 10:10, 9,8…( )4.The underlined phrase “out with” in the second paragraph means “____”.A.goodbye toB.hello toC.welcomeD.evening to( )5.Why do people read their list of resolutions to their family or friends on New Years’ Day?A.Because they want to tell their family or friends their resolutions.B.Because they will play video games.C.Because they will help out more at school.D.Because they promise to carry out the plans.五.补全对话A: Hi, Betty! 1._____B:Yes. I went there with my parents.A:2.____B:Wonderful! Many famous singers sang at the concert. 3._____A:What does it mean?B:The concert was held for collecting money for poor children. 4._____A:That’s true.B:I think people all over the world should help them.A: 5._____Module 3 Heros一.根据句意及首字母提示补全单词1.He went a___________ for further study last year.2.W__________ happens, I’ll stand by you.3.Jim had a strong w__________ in face of his study problems.4.Ten members were present at the meeting, i__________ myself.5.Betty is chosen to a____________ the meeting.6.We come from Canada. We are C___________.7.The doctor is pdrforming an o___________ on the patient now.8.The umbrella is an important i___________ for people.9.The dictionary is very u____________ to a language learner.10.Finally, we m_________ to finish the task on time.二.完形填空What’s your idea about success? Some people say that beginners have all the luck, while others believe that success 1only with practice. In fact, I feel both of these statements(陈述) are not true all the time. Each is true in some ways 2 not in others.For example, I went to a drawing competition many years ago and 3 surprisingly. As a prize, I got a film ticket to see Titanic. I was really 4 because it was the first time I had taken part in any competition. Thinking that I might he lucky again, I 5 joining in other art competitions. But the result was that I 6 won again. I accepted the fact that the other people had a 7 artistic ability than I did. Art was not something I was especially interested in and I had never practiced the different art skills. So, the 8 I produced were not of a very high standard.These experiences taught me a lot. Though I might have been lucky 9, I also need to put in hard work. As we know, 10 makes perfect. So I believe success builds on less luck and chance.( )1.A.moves es C.returns D.leaves( )2.A.or B.so C.and D.but( )3.A.won B.began C.failed D.ended( )4.A.tried B.forgot C.stopped D.remembered( )5.A.tried B.forgot C.stopped D.remembered( )6.A.often B.ever C.seldom D.never ( )7.A.greater B.more natural C.lower D.more common( )8.A.results B.films C.prizes D.drawings( )9.A.at last B.at most C.at first D.at least( )10.A.chance B.practice C.difference D.experience三.单项选择( )1.Jane is one of ____ in her class.A.the best studentB.the best studentsC.best studentD.best students ( )2.Tom got up late this morning, ____ he was late for school.A.soB.butC.andD./( )3.As teenagers, we’re old enough ____ with housework.A.to helpB.helpingC.helpedD.help( )4.While we were running on the playground, Jim suddenly stopped ____ and lay on the ground, so we all stopped ____ what was wrong with him.A.to run; to seeB.running; seeingC.running; to seeD.to run; seeing ( )5.My sister has practiced tennis for a long time. She plays tennis ____ you.A.as good asB.so well asC.as wellD.as well as( )6.—What do you think of the lecture of Li Yang’s Crazy English?—I think it’s ____, but someone thinks it’s much too ____.A.wonderful enough; boredB.enough wonderful; boringC.wonderful enough; boringD.enough wonderful; bored( )7.She couldn’t ____ her words ____ by the students.A.get; understandingB.get; to understandC.make; to understandD.make; understood( )8.Don’t ____, my children. Keep working hard and you will win the match.A.put upB.call upC.set upD.give up( )9.Don’t worry about me. I can finish my work ____.A.after allB.all togetherC.all the timeD.on my own( )10.Mary got up earlier today ____ she was late yesterday.A.becauseB.soC.so thatD.such that( )11.He went to the first row ____ he could see her.A.becauseB.soC.so thatD.so as to( )12.The old over 90 ____ by the government.A.is taking good careB.are taken good care ofC.is taking good care ofD.are taken good care( )13.Mary had ____ much work to do that she stayed at her office all day.A.suchB.soC.tooD.very( )14.____ well you can drive, you must drive carefully.A.So long asB.In order thatC.No matter howD.The moment( )15.The old man died ____ a car accident last year.A.fromB.ofC.outD.away四.阅读理解Basketball stars become hip-hop singers. It’s true. In NBA, hip-hop music is very popular. Many of the players, like Shaquille O’Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, write rap(说唱) words when they travel on planes from one city to another. Some of them even have rap radio shows and others perform in music videoWhen some of the young stars play basketball, they even try to look like hip-hop singers. “Hip-hop is just part of their culture,”says one player. “All of us grew up listening to rap and playing basketball, and rappers grew up doing the same thing.”Master P. is a famous rap star who wants to become a basketball player. Two NBA teams have invited him to join them. They enjoy listening to his music. An NBA player becomes a rapper. He has made four successful rap albums(专辑).NBA has a closer connection tohip-hop than any other sports league.( )1.Many basketball players in NBA like ____.A.hip-hop musicB.country musicC.AmericanD.dancing( )2.Many NBA players ____ rap words when they travel on planes from one city to another.A.learnB.writeC.singD.dance( )3.____ is just part of the NBA player’s culture.A.MusicB.RapperC.Hip-hopD.Basketball( )4.The NBA team invited Master P. to join them just because ____.A.they like listening to his musicB.his dancing was popularC.they like his face and hairD.his hip-hop was popular( )5.Which of the following is NOT right?A.Many NBA players have become hip-hop rappers.B.A rapper wants to become an NBA basketball player.C.Players in NBA don’t like hi-hop music at all.D.NBA basketball teams have closer connection to hip-hop music. 五.任务型阅读Some Chinese middle school students dream of becoming big heroes. How wonderful it is to be a hero, just like Yang Liwei or Jackie Chan!However, this is the reason why they feel bad: they think they are not brave enough. They don’t have the courage to talk to new friends, do the things they like, or even answer their teachers’ questions because they’re afraid people will laugh at them.It’s very natural for young people to be sky, especially in China, where kids are often told to be obedient. When I was young, I was also shy. But after some efforts I became as brave as my friends. I joined a sports team and made some friends. We played basketball, watched movies, and went swimming on hot summer days. A few years later when I went to college in New York City, I felt confident, like a hero!If you are too shy, go to your classmates or friends to talk about your life. If you don’t like talking, try expressing yourself by painting, dancing, writing, playing a musical instrument or a sport. Remember, if you’re talking to new friends confidently, you are a hero!根据短文内容, 完成下列问题:1.Why aren’t some middle school students brave enough to answer their teachers’questions?____________________________________________________________________ 2.How did the writer become as brave as his friends?_____________________________________________________________________ 3.What should you do if you are too shy according to the passage?_____________________________________________________________________ 4.What should you do if you don’t like talking according to the passage?_____________________________________________________________________5.Choose the correct translation of the underlined word “obedient”.A.顺从的B.懦弱的C.内向的D.胆小的Module 4 Home alone一.根据句意及首字母提示补全单词1.The c__________ often make their son study late at night.2.Let me know if you change you’re a___________.3.A__________ can do this if he wants to.4.Make sure the door is s_________ when you sleep.5.I was watching TV when the telephone r________.6.P___________ checked their baggage before boarding the plane.7.The soldiers can’t disobey(不服从) the o_________.8.I’m so thirsty, but the bottle is e___________.9.We’re not American, a___________. We’re Canadian.10.The big fire b_________ the tall building yesterday.二.完形填空Jim Smith was a poor boy. One day, he was very cold and 1 . He came to a house and asked a young 2 only for a glass of water. But the lady was so 3 that she gave him a large glass of hot milk.Jim drank it and then asked, “4 should I pay you?”“You don’t need to pay,” she replied. Jim 5 her from the bottom of his heart.Years later, Jim became a 6 . One day, a woman was sent to his hospital. She was seriously ill. He recognized her at once and decided to 7 to save her life.The operation was successful, but the cost was high. After looking at the woman’s bill. Jim wrote 8 on it. When the woman received the bill, she didn’t dare to look at it. 9, something on the side of the bill caught her attention. She began to 10the following words.Paid in full with one glass of milk.( )1.A.hot B.hungry C.cool D.strong( )2.A.woman B.man C.husband D.waiter( )3.A.angry B.beautiful C.lucky D.kind( )4.A.When B.Where C.How much D.Why( )5.A.thanked B.forgot C.missed D.understood( )6.A.teacher B.worker C.doctor D.driver ( )7.A.say hello B.do his best C.give away D.get back( )8.A.anything B.everything C.nothing D.something( )9.A.However B.Whenever C.Especially D.Hardly( )10.A.write B.remember C.read D.guess三.单项选择( )1.It is ____ that we’d like to go out for a walk.A.a lovely dayB.too lovely a dayC.so lovely a dayD.such lovely a day ( )2.____!There is some broken glass on the ground.A.Go aheadB.Be carefulC.Keep quietD.Look up( )3.____ I felt very tired, I tried to finish the task on time.A.AlthoughB.BecauseC.AsD.As if( )4.—I have never been to Hawaii. What about Mike? —_____.A.So has heB.So he doesC.Neither he hasD.Neither has he ( )5.Please check your composition to ____ there are no spelling mistakes.A.think ofB.try outC.make sureD.find out ( )6.My sister is ill. I have to ____ her at home.A.look atB.look upC.look afterD.look for ( )7.—You are ____ on the phone, Mary. —Yes, mum. ____.A.wanted; I’m comingB.called; I’m comingC.needed; I’ll comeD.wanted; I’ll come( )8.Li Ming advised me ____ too much.A.not to drinkB.to drinkC.not drinkingD.to not drink ( )9.He takes little, but gives ____.A.fewB.littleC.muchD.many( )10.Did you find ____ very interesting to play volleyball?A.thisB.thatC.itD./( )11.By the time I locked the door, I realized I ____ my keys at home.A.had repairedB.had changedC.had forgottenD.had left ( )12.A snake bit him ____ he went to see a doctor at once.A.ifB.whereC.becauseD.so( )13.My aunt is leaving for Hong Kong and I’m going to the airport to ____.A.pick her upB.see her offC.ring her upD.wake her up( )14.Parents enjoy any progress their children have made and will feel ____ them.A.angry withB.interested inC.proud ofD.worried about ( )15.I will ____ you at the school gate at five o’clock this afternoon.A.wait forB.take outC.look atD.go through四.阅读理解Two years ago, my family moved to a new city and I had to study in a new school. As I had few friends there, I felt lonely. Then I met Tony. The first time I saw him, he was standing in the center of a group of students, telling jokes. The children around laughed from time to time. Tony knew about my problem. He asked me to play basketball with his friends and helped me with my studies. We soon became good friends.About a year ago, however, Tony’s father was killed in an accident. As a result, his family had to move to a small house. Tony changed into a different person. He became silent and he even lost his interest in studies. Several times, I invited him to go out and play basketball with me, but he refused. I wanted to help him, but I didn’t know what to do.Then something strange happened in my class. Two classmates lost the money in their schoolbags.Last Friday, just before the P.E. lesson, I went back to the classroom to get mynrunning shoes I would use. The door was half open, and I went in. To my astonishment, I saw Tony was searching one of my classmates’schoolbags. I was shocked…( )1.What kind of boy was Tony at the beginning of the story?A.He was a clever boy.B.He was a poor boy.C.He was a popular boy.D.He was a shy boy.( )2.Why did the writer become friends with Tony?A.Because Tony helped him do his homework.B.Because Tony was kind to him.C.Because Tony liked playing basketball.D.Because Tony told jokes. ( )3.What caused the change of Tony?A.His father’s accident.B.His strange character.C.His friends’ influence.D.The loss of his interest in playing with his friends. ( )4.How did writer feel when he saw Tony’s change?A.He felt angry.B.He felt surprised.C.He fel happy.D.He felt worried. ( )5.The underlined word “astonishment” means ____.A.sadnessB.surpriseC.disappointmentD.joy五.任务型阅读Subject: Can you help? From: Rose Dear Knowledgeable,I have a good friend, Ann. She is very clever and can speak English really well. A very important English speech contest for our whole city will be held next month. Our classmates all think Ann is the best person to represent the class in the school contest. Everyone is sure she will win. But the problem is that she’s very shy. She doesn’t want to let her friends down, but she’s terrified of speaking in front of other people.She’s my friend, so she can tell me that she’s shy. But she can’t tell others that. I can’t think of any good advice to give her, but you always come up with good solutions to people’s problems. What do you think I should tell her? What do you think I should tell the rest of the students?1.When will the English speech contest for their whole city be held?_____________________________________________________________________ 2.Why everyone sure Ann will win the English speech contest?_____________________________________________________________________ 3.What is Ann’s problem?_____________________________________________________________________ 4.What’s the relationship between Ann and Rose?_____________________________________________________________________ 5.Does Rose believe the Knowledgeable can give them some good advice?_____________________________________________________________________。