2023-2024学年陕西省渭南市韩城市九年级上学期期中质量检测英语试题

2023-2024学年陕西省渭南市韩城市九年级上学期期中质量检测英语试题
An inventor always wishes to make a difference to our world. Recently, British inventor Richard Browning has brought us ________ big invention. He truly looks out of this world when he makes ________ own pages in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Browning invented a flight suit（飞行服）for flying. It is controlled by the body. If you want to fly in this suit, you just need ________ your arms. And there ________ a screen in the helmet. It shows some important flying information.
Wearing the clothes, Browning reached thirty-two ________ per hour when flying in the air and created a new record. However, he wished he could fly ________ than that in the future. “I’m glad that I ________ a record already,” Browning said, “I believe it’s just the beginning, and I still need to work hard.”
Browning has been interested in human flight（人类飞行） ________ a long time. Before his suit appeared in April, 2017, he had worked on it for almost three years.
When people asked why he wanted to be an inventor, Browning would ________ about his father who dreamed of becoming an inventor. Browning said his father wasn’t successful, ________ he kept encouraging him to go on with his dream.
1.
A．the B．/ C．an D．a
2.
A．his B．him C．he D．himself
3.
A．moving B．to move C．refusing D．to refuse
4.
A．are B．am C．is D．be
5.
A．mile B．miles C．day D．days
6.
A．more slowly B．slowly C．faster D．fast
7.
A．make B．am making C．will make D．have made
8.
A．in B．of C．at D．for
9.
A．talk B．to talk C．talks D．talking
10.
A．or B．but C．and D．because
Walking in the park of Helanshan Rock Art Relics （遗迹）is like taking a walk through history. The park is in Yinchuan, Ningxia. Anyone will be ________ at the number of artworks and carvings on the rocks. The carvings（雕刻） were a book full of ________ before human beings knew how to read or write. And today they help us ________ how ancient people lived.
Rock carvings in the park ________ different subjects（主题）, including animals, plants, etc. People have ________ about 6, 000 carvings in the park area since the 1970s. “Rock art has already been found in many other places across China, but the park is the only place that has so many rock art pieces in one location,” said Mr. Zhang, an expert on rock art. This helps visitors learn more about ancient ________ .
According to Zhang, the “histories on rock” were a kind of good way for humans to show their spiritual（精神的）world before they ________ words. Zhang said, “So rock art can be a language.” For the past years, Zhang and his team have ________ rock art. “Somet imes, we spend a whole day and end up finding nothing,” said Zhang. “It’s challenging work.”
Other experts and the local government have tried their best to ________ it. And the Yinchuan World Rock Art Museum has opened to ________ people know of the need to protect rock carvings.
11.
A．angry B．afraid C．bored D．surprised
12.
A．information B．mistakes C．schoolwork D．snacks
13.
A．punish B．understand C．forget D．reply
14.
A．grow B．cover C．realise D．miss
15.
A．found B．invented C．hit D．written
16.
A．risk B．group C．art D．dream
17.
A．explained B．treated C．saved D．created
18.
A．handed in B．searched for C．tried out D．given up
19.
A．protect B．lose C．lay D．shut
20.
A．show B．help C．avoid D．warn
Events For Easter
The events include finding Easter eggs, face painting and doing craft （手工）. What’s more, on Easter Sunday there will be a perfect playground for ages 6 and younger.
Location: No. 260 Street, New York.
Date: A Sunday in April.
Time:
Face painting: 2 p. m. -6 p. m.
Doing craft: 1 p. m. -6 p. m.
Finding eggs: 4 p. m. -7 p. m.
Playground: 11 a. m. -7 p. m.
Tickets:
15 for a kid
25 for an adult Book your tickets now at our website: www. happykidsplay. com.
21. Which of the following lasts the longest?
A．Face painting. B．Doing craft. C．Finding eggs. D．Playground. 22. If a couple take their two kids to the events, they need to pay ________ for the tickets.
A．$55 B．$75 C．$80 D．$90
23. What do we know about the Easter events?
A．The events take place on a Saturday in
April.
B．People can book the tickets online.
C．The location is on No. 290 Street in New
York.
D．The playground is for ages 6 and older.
There are some famous buildings in the world. It is easy for people to recognize（认出）them with their imaginations. For example, when you see a picture of a sports stadium（体育场） that reminds you of a bird’s nest, you probably know it is the Olympic stadium in Beijing.
In fact, people can recognize some other buildings more easily. The shape of the building shows the objects people can see inside. In Guizhou, China, people can visit the Meitan Tea Museum. It is built in the shape of a big teapot. From faraway, the teapot-shaped museum looks like some kind of huge work of art. But as one gets closer, the windows make it clear that this is a building.
People who are interested in guitars might want to visit the Guitar Museum in Tennessee, USA. The building is like a guitar. Inside, visitors can see all kinds of guitars and learn about famous guitar players.
One of the newest funny-shaped museums is a pottery （陶器）museum in Korea. This museum is just like a traditional Korean pot（壶）. It is so popular in Korea. Along with seeing examples of pots and tools used for making pots in the museum, visitors can try to make their own pots there and enjoy real experience in the museum.
24. What does the Meitan Tea Museum look like?
A．A huge cup with windows. B．A big teapot. C．A pottery. D．A beautiful
guitar.
25. If you are interested in guitar players, you can visit ________.
A．the museum in China B．the museum in Korea
C．the museum in Australia D．the museum in the USA
26. What can people do in the pottery museum in Korea?
A．They can listen to some music. B．They can enjoy different windows.
C．They can try to make their own pots. D．They can meet their favorite artist.
①Shyness can be an unhappy feeling. But the good news is that you’re not alone. Scientists say that more than 40 percent of teenagers and adults consider themselves shy.
②What makes people shy? Scientists say such things as genes（基因）, life experiences, and environment can influence whether a person is shy. For example, in some families, everybody seems to be shy.
③What might happen if you are shy? Well, being shy may cause you to avoid or miss opportunities you would enjoy.
④How do people overcome shyness? This is what Gilbert tells us, “When I tried to get over being shy, I decided to do little steps at a time, including practicing smiling and saying hi to people. And it worked for me.” For most people, overcoming shyness takes time and practice. Here are some tips given by scientists.
⑤Think of what to talk about before you’re in a social situation. For example, if you know your classmates are interested in an upcoming event, learn about it so you can join in the conversations.
⑥Let people know you’re shy. Instead of letting people guess, tell them the truth. Explain that you’re shy and feel nervous but enjoy talking to people.
⑦Make things easy for the other person. R emember, you’re not the only shy person around. Doing what you think might help others feel good, for example, say hello or smile.
27. What does the underlined word “influence” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．影响B．批评C．承担D．否认
28. The writer mentions the example of Gilbert in Paragraph 4 to ________.
A．introduce a shy boy called Gilbert B．show how. people overcome shyness
C．tell the right time to practice smiling D．explain why some people are shy
29. Which of the following is the right way to overcome shyness?
A．Don’t let others know that you are shy.B．Wait for others to say hello to you first.
C．Don’t play with shy people.D．Get ready before you join in a social
situation.
30. Which of the following is the structure（结构）of the passage?
A．B．C．D．
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

A family friend comes to your school and says: “I’m here to take you out for lunch with your mom. Will you go with him or her?
Zhang Feiran, 13, didn’t go at once, although the friend is a teacher at his school. 31 . Over the phone, he spoke to his mom and made sure it was true. Friends joked that Zhang was “too careful” .
32 .
The All-China Women’s Federation recently announced （宣布）a guide about children protecting. Some rules in it sound familiar（熟悉的）. For exa mple, don’t easily believe in strangers and
online information. 33 . For example, say no to anyone who hurts you, even if it’s a family member or people you know.
Recently, there are some reports about children being hurt by family members, family friends and even teachers. Many people think such a new rule is important. Besides, the guide reminds us that young people don’t have abilities to protect themselves. 34 try to ask some adults for help.
The new guide is up-to-date（与时俱进的）. 35 “Young people als o need to know how to deal with problems in life in a practical way,” wrote the Yangtse Evening Post.
He has already read ___________________ five books.
37. 学生们总是充满能量。

Students are always full of ___________________.
38. 离开前请记得关灯。

Please remember to ______________________ the lights before you leave.
39. 我不知道谁能解决这道化学题。

I don’t know who can work out this ___________________ problem.
40. 我们经常从图书馆借一些书，因为阅读是非常有用的。

We often borrow some books from the library, because reading is very ___________.
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整正确。

（每个单词限用一次，每空限填一个单词。

）
good reply minute be sad write smile become he paper
One Sunday night, I heard my 15-year-old son Tommy was quarreling （争吵）with his younger brother Kevin while I was reading in my room.
About ten 41 later, I heard that Kevin was crying in his room. I knocked on the door and asked, “Kevin, what’s the matter?” There 42 not answers at all. So, I took a piece of paper and 43 “If you don’t want to talk, we can write it down to each other. Then, I slipped （塞）it under the door.
Half an hour later, I was sitting on the floor outside Kevin’s door with several pieces of paper from 44 . As I read the paper, tears （眼泪）came to my eyes. It said, “Nobody in this family loves me. Dad thinks I should be taller. After all, he always wants me to 45 basketball player. And you never listen to me.”
He was right about my part. Feeling sorry for him, I wrote, “Kevin, I do love you and all member s in our family love you.” He didn’t 46 for a while. But I could hear he was crying 47 inside.
Kevin didn’t have 48 so he wrote “Thanks for loving me” on a paper cup.
Since then, I have tried my 49 to take good care of my family members. If we know someone in the family is not happy, we’ll 50 and say, “Write it on a paper cup.”
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

Although I have grown up, I act like a child sometimes. I don’t like growing up to be an adult. Things become more difficult in the world of adults.
One day, I went to buy a Christmas card. After I went into the store, the storekeeper showed me where to find the cards. I met a young mother and her baby there.
There were a lot of toys on the shelf. The young mother stood close by the shelf so that the little girl was able to pick a toy. However, it seemed too difficult for the little girl to pick a toy. Then the young mother stopped. She picked a toy for her child and made her happy.
The big smile on the face of the little girl made me think of my childhood. When I was a small child, my parents came along whenever I needed them. They helped me to solve many problems. I seemed to be immersed in happy memories. Su ddenly, the young mother’s words brought me back to the reality.
“Dear, one day, when you become an adult, I hope you can take good care of yourself,” she said to the little girl.
The words woke me up. I was no longer a small child. I should learn to be independent and face problems bravely by myself. And my parents will certainly be proud of me.
51. Why doesn’t the writer like growing up?
Because things become ____________________________________ in the world of adults.
52. Who did the writer meet in the store?
The writer met ____________________________________.
53. How did the little girl feel after she got the toy?
She felt ____________________________________.
54. Which word means “现实” in Paragraph4?
It is “____________________________________”.
55. What can you learn from the passage?
I can learn that ____________________________________.
根据下面对话中的情境，在每个空白处填入一个适当的语句，使对话恢复完整。

A: Hi, this is Peter speaking.
B: Hi, Peter. This is Daming. There will be an exhibition in the museum this weekend. 56 ?
A: Yes, I’d like to. I really like seeing exhibitions. 57 ?
B: It’s about animals in danger and how the government protects them.
A: 58 . When will it start?
B: It will start at eight o’clock in the morning on Sunday.
A: 59 ?
B: Let’s meet at our sch ool gate at 7:30 p.m.
A: OK. See you then.
B: 60 .
61. 假如你是李华，收到你的好友玲玲的一封来信。

请你根据以下来信内容，用英语给她写
一封回信，给她一些建议，帮她解决烦恼。

Dear Li Hua,
How’s it going?
I’m not happy these days because my parents are going to be on business next weekend. I will have to stay a t home alone. It will be the first time that I have to look after myself. So I’m
really worried about it. And I’m also afraid that I may be lonely and bored. What should I do?
Can you give me some advice?
Write to me soon! Best wishes to you!
Yours,
Lingling
参考词汇：lock the door, pay attention to, fire, electricity, safety, keep calm, ask... for help, talk with sb. , . . .
要求：
1. 可选择使用参考词汇，亦可适当发挥；
2. 语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整；
3. 文中不得出现任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）：
4. 词数：不少于70词。

（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）
Dear Lingling,
I’m really happy to hear from you.
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua。