2015-2016学年(上)湖里中学九年级期中试卷

湖里中学2015-2016学年上学期期中考试
初三年英语试卷
(二)基础知识与运用(每小题1.5分,共30分)
V. 选择填空: 从A、B、C中，选出一个最佳答案完成句子。

17. — Could you please tell me how to pronounce the word popularity?
—Yes. It’s ________.
A. /,pɒpjʊ'lærətɪ/
B. /'pɒpjʊlærətɪ/
C. /,pɒpjʊ'lərɪtɪ/
18. —I’m very sorry. Allen! I can’t find your favorite CD.
—It doesn’t matter. I can buy ________ one.
A. the other
B. another
C. other
19. Not only our kids but also my grandpa ________ watching Running Man.
A. enjoy
B. enjoys
C. to enjoy
20. I am interested ________ sports. I often play soccer and I am ________ a soccer team.
A. in; in
B. in; on
C. at; in
21. — ________ fine weather it is! Let’s go hiking in the mountains.
— Good idea!
A. What a
B. How
C. What
22. — Jim, the clothes ________ in the wardrobe. Don’t put them everywhere.
— OK. I will do it.
A. should put
B. should be put
C. should be putting
23. — Do you know ________?
— About 5000 years ago.
A. when is the tea invented
B. when was the tea invented
C. when the tea was invented
24. Young people ________ the successful people, and want to become like them.
A. look up to
B. look like
C. look after
25. The bus driver always says to us, “Don’t get off ________ the bus stop.”
A. when
B. if
C. until
26. Drunken drivers ________ to the prison even without causing accidents according to the traffic rules.
A. sent
B. are sent
C. send
27. The Olympic Games of 2016 will ________ in Brazil.
A. take place
B. happen
C. hold
28. — This math problem is so difficult, can you help me?
— ________.
A. You’re welcome
B. With pleasure
C. Thanks a lot
VI. 完形填空：从A、B、C中，选出一个最佳答案，使短文意思完整。

Sitienei, a 90-year-old Kenyan grandmother, has become the world’s oldest primary school student. She is studying at the local primary school to learn to read and write. She is from a small village in Kenyan. She has spent most of her life 29 as a midwife (接生婆), helping women to give birth to babies. She wants to pass on her midwife skills to the young. She said she didn’t have a chance to go to school when she was 30 . So she wants all the children in her village to 31 .
The head teacher at the school said, “I’m proud 32 her. She is loved by every pupil. They all want to learn and play with her.” He also said, “She is doing well considering her 33 . I can say I have seen a big difference in this school 34 she came.”
Sitienei often said, “I want to tell children, 35 girls in poor areas, that 36 will be your wealth.” She added, “With education, you can be whatever you want to be —a doctor, a teacher, a scientist and so on.”
29. A. reading B. writing C. working
30. A. young B. old C. free
31. A. study B. work C. leave
32. A. for B. of C. in
33. A. chance B. age C. skills
34. A. after B. when C. since
35. A. naturally B. especially C. luckily
36. A. friendship B. future C. education
（三）阅读理解（每小题2分，共50分）
VII.阅读以下五篇短文，选择最佳答案作答37-61小题。

A
Tom was a college student. He often made excuses not to attend classes. Also, he spent much of his free time playing computer games. He never went to the library to study.
How time flew! At the end of the term, there was one important event that he was afraid of —the final exam. “What should I do?” Tom walked up and down in the room the day before the exam. He was keyed up. Suddenly, he thought of an idea.
The next morning, Tom went into the exam room very early. He found a young man who looked so confident and took a seat next to him. “Hey your” Tom greeted.“What?” The young man asked.
“Can you do me a favor?” Tom begged (恳求), “Please let me copy your paper (试卷) during the exam. I have to depend on you!” When hearing his words, the young man just smiled but said nothing.
When the bell rang, the young man stood up immediately and came to the front, saying, “________ Now I will hand out (分发) the papers to all of you and collect them in one hour.” Tom sat there with his mouth wide open.
37. The underlined word “keyed up” most probably means ________.
A. satisfied
B. nervous
C. brave
38. Tom walked up and down in the room the day before the exam because ________.
A. he liked studying in the library
B. he wanted to take exercise
C. he was worried about the coming exam
39. When Tom was in college, ________.
A. he studied very hard
B. he didn’t always attend classes
C. he spent little of his free time playing computer games
40. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Tom was confident, so he went into the exam room late.
B. There was a final exam at the end of the term
C. Tom wanted to copy someone else’s paper during the final exam.
41. “________” can be the missing sentence in the passage.
A. It is time for the final exam！
B. Tom wants to copy my paper!
C. I am fond of the exam！
B
Super International Crafts (工艺品) Market
1/F, Super Shopping Center, 12 Shopping Road, ssKowloon,
next to Dandy’s Store and Cleo’s Cafe
*************************************************************************** The Super Shopping Center is proud to hold the Super International Crafts Market. The market owns hand-crafted products from all over the world. Come to learn about other cultures and see beautiful things from different countries! A part of the sales will be given to the International Children’s Fund (ICF). Some of the interesting products include:
Beaded bracelets (圆珠手链) from Africa Do you love bracelets Here you can find bracelets made from special wooden beads, and no two pieces are the same! Each bracelet looks expensive, but costs only $20. What is more, if you buy two, you can get a card for a free drink at Cleo’s Cafe!
Silk handbags from Thailand
These colorful bags are beautiful and useful! You can use them every day. Each bag is as much as $150. If you buy more than one, they will be 10% cheaper for you.
Fantastic!
We will have introductions about the different countries, as well as a lucky draw (M!) for a free trip to one of the special countries in the market! You can also taste foods from the different countries at our International Foods Stand.
Visit the International Crafts Market and learn about different cultures.
Buy beautiful, interesting things and support the International Children’s Fund!
42. The passage above is probably _________.
A. a piece of news
B. a shopping guide
C. a trip introduction
43. The Super International Crafts Market is _________.
A. on 1/F, Dandy’s Store
B. next to Cleo’s Café
C. next to 12 Shopping Road
44. People can _________ in the market.
A. learn about different cultures
B. visit the International Children’s Fund
C. see beautiful things mostly from ssKowloon
45. Which is right according to the passage?
A. Two bracelets cost $20.
B. The bracelets look the same.
C. The handbags are colorful.
46. We can ________ to have a free trip to a country in the market.
A. give money to the ICF.
B. take part in a lucky draw.
C. taste different foods in the market.
C
If you need to call your parents but your phone is not with you, can you remember their
numbers? To remember 11 numbers is not difficult. However, because of the smartphone, many of
us are losing this ability. What’s more, smartphones weaken (削弱) our skills at giving directions,
as well as killing face-to-face communications. Even when friends are having a meal together, it’s
common for most to check their phones.
According to a report by Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, an American company, Chinese
people spend about 170 minutes on their smartphones daily. Many students are addicted to using
smartphones. It does no good to their study. Research by Japan’s Education Ministry showed children who spend more than four hours a day on their phones perform much worse in school test than those who play with their phones for 30 minutes.
It’s true that the smartphone has made our lives easier. But many also think they spend too much time on it, and this is bad for their study or work. People are trying to change that.
A new app (应用软件) called Forest was introduced this month. It lets users plant a seed that grows into a tree over the next 30 minutes. During the half hour, users cannot use their phones, or the tree will die.
A restaurant in Los Angeles, US, gives people a 5% discount (折扣) if they don’t check their phones during a meal. Owner Mark Gold said he hopes it gives people a way to enjoy their meal and actually talk with friends and family in person.
47. Because of the smartphone, people ________.
A. can easy remember telephone numbers
B. are better at giving directions
C. have less face-to-face communication
48. The research shows students who use smartphones for long ________.
A. do well in studies
B. perform badly in tests
C. become more polite
49. What does the underlined word “that” refer to?
A. An addition to smartphones.
B. Great harm to forests.
C. A bad habit of wasting food.
50. The APP “Forest” can help people ________.
A. plant more tress
B. know about new games
C. spend less time on their phones
51. The restaurant takes the measure to make the customers ________.
A. earn as much as possible
B. communicate more with others on Net
C. enjoy meals and talks with friends and family
D
The eagle has the longest life of its group. It can reach up to 70 years. But to reach this age,
the eagle must make a hard and painful decision.
When an eagle reaches near 40, its short sharp beak becomes bent (弯曲的). Its long and
once flexible (灵活的) talons can no longer catch animals or birds for food. And its old
and heavy wings with thick feathers on its body make it difficult to fl y. Then, the eagle has only
two choices: to die or to go through a painful time of change which needs five months.
When the eagle feels weak and is about to die, it goes to a place far away on the top of a
mountain and sits on a nest. For a new life, the eagle knocks its beak against a rock until it pulls its beak out. After pulling it out, the eagle waits for a new beak to grow. And then it pulls out its talons and old feathers. It takes the eagle five months to complete its change and get a new life. We can call it its rebirth. So it can live for 30 more years.
Like the eagle, we human beings sometimes need to make some change to get out of our difficulty. In miserable condition, we have to change our ways of life. The changing may be very painful. But sometimes we have to
throw off our old habits, memories and traditions. We can’t go on with all our past burdens (重负).
52. An eagle can live at most ________.
A. 30 years
B. 40 years
C. 70 years
53. It takes eagle ________ to go through a painful time for a new life.
A. 1 month
B. 5 months
C. 1 year
54. The underlined word “miserable” here probably means ________.
A. terrible
B. good
C. lonely
55. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. When an eagle reaches near 40, its short sharp beak is still straight.
B. If the eagle doesn’t change itself, it will die.
C. For a new life, the eagle knocks its talons against a rock.
56. The best title for the passage can be ________.
A. The death of the eagle
B. A good and easy decision
C. Rebirth of the eagle
E
Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.
Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.
You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame (责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And do n’t forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.
57.What does the underlined word “genetic” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Passed down from parents.
B. Learned from friends.
C. Made up by brothers.
58. We can learn that ________ from the passage?
A. If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.
B. Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.
C. Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions.
59.According to the passage, ________ may cause shyness.
A. genetics, grown —ups and birthplace
B. genetics, family size and birthplace
C. family size, grown —ups and failure
60. Scientists suggest that shy people can get over their shyness by ________.
A. blaming their failure on outside reasons
B. trying new things and practicing conversation
C. trying to understand reasons for their shyness
61. Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? (P=Paragraph)
A. B. C .
第二部分（非选择题）
（四）情景交际运用（共15分）
VIII.根据对话情景，填入恰当的单词。

（每空一词，共5分）
Host: Welcome to the English club. 66. ________ talk about the best way to learn English.
Boy 1: Do you learn English 67. ________ reading the textbook aloud?
Girl 1: Yes, it ’s a good way to practice 68. ________.
Boy 2: I think it ’s too 69. ________ to understand when the teacher talks. I don ’t know what the teacher says.
Girl 2: Why not listen to tapes? I have learned a lot that way.
Girl 3: How about 70. ________ lots of notes in class? I think it helps.
IX. 根据情景提示，写出恰当的句子。

（每句2分，共10分）
* 你想礼貌地询问该去哪买药，你可以这么问：
71. _______________________________________________________________________________________________? * 你想告诉对方你过去很怕黑，你会这么说：
72. _______________________________________________________________________________________________? * 你想对方的T 恤是什么制成的，你会这么问：
73. _______________________________________________________________________________________________? * 你想知道电话被谁发明的，你可以这么问：
74. _______________________________________________________________________________________________? * 你想告诉同学，青少年应该被允许选择他们自己的衣服。

你可以这么表达：
75. _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
(五) 写作（共25分）
X.段落编写。

（10分）
使用所给的词语，编写一个意义相对完整的语段。

提示词：change, succeed, worry, afraid, how
要求：1.使用全部提示，并在语段中用“波浪线~~~~~~”标出提示词；
2.语段具有一个相对合理的主题意义；
3.词数为50词左右，最多不超过80词。

__________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P1 P2 P4 P5 P3 P1
P2
P3 P4 P5
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
XI. 短文写作：（共15分）
中国传统文化博大精深。

请选择一样你喜爱的传统文化，并向大家介绍。

（题目自拟）
内容包括：1. 该传统文化的历史或概况简介；
2. 该传统文化的生产过程或原材料；
3. 该传统文化的意义
注意：1. 短文中不允许出现与考生本人相关的真实姓名和校名等信息。

2. 字数120字左右
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湖里中学2015-2016学年上九年级期中试卷
参考答案
V. 选择填空
17-28. ABBBC BCACB AB
VI. 完形填空
29-36. CAABB CBC
VII. 阅读理解
37-41. BCBAA42-46. BBACB 47-51. CBACC 52-56.CBABC 57-61.ABBBA VIII.根据对话情景，填入恰当的单词
66.Let’s67. by 68. English 69. difficult 70. taking
IX. 根据情景提示，用恰当的短语或句子填空
71. Could you please tell me where I can buy some medicine?
72. I used to be afraid of the dark.
73. What was the T-shirt made of?
74. Who was the telephone invented by?
75. Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.
X. 段落编写
【段落编写评分参考标准】
5+2 分：包含5个单词的句子基本正确得5分,
所使用的句式比较好加2分,
但所有句子的意义完全不相关的则酌情扣分
2 分：段落有一个较清晰的中心大意
1 分：语段有良好的过度和衔接
XI.短文写作
【短文写作评分参考标准】
第一档(13-15分):能清楚地表达自己的观点和想法；语言准确、丰富、流畅,富有个性和说服力；基本无语法错误。

第二档(9-12分)：能清楚地表达自己的观点和想法；行文比较自热,但语言表达较平淡,个性化和说服力一般, 且存在少量语法错误。

第三档(5-8分)：观点表述不够鲜明,比较缺乏说服力；同时各种语言用法错误较多。

第四档(1-4分)：内容比较空洞或不切题,词汇和句式用法错误很多。