2018-2019深圳市初中英语九年级上学期期中测试题及答案

2018-2019年九年级(上)期中测试题
笔试部分(85分)
第一卷选择题(60分)
I.词汇测试(15分)
i.从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以替换划线部分的最佳选项。

(共8小题，每小题1分)
()1. — The government encourages people to take public transport.
—Yes, I think it can reduce air pollution.
A. make...less
B. make...worse
C. make... better
()2. —I’m certain that you will pass the exam because you are hard-working enough.
—Thank you very much. I’ll try my best.
A. sad
B. sure
C. happy
()3. — How about this long white dress?
—I don’t like it. It is out of date. I want to buy a new one.
A. not popular
B. not special
C. not short
()4. —Look! Jane, what’s this in the basket on the table?
—Oh, it is filled with different kinds of fruit. Our mother bought them for us.
A. is full of
B. is ready for
C. is made of
()5. — I have no interest in the book because I don’t like history.
—But I think it’s good for us to read it. We can learn many things from it.
A. am not excited about
B. am not worried about
C. am not interested in
()6. — What do you think of your performance in the dancing competition?
—I have tried my best and I am happy with the result.
A. am strict with
B. am busy with
C. am pleased with
()7. — We always drive our teachers mad by not doing our homework on time.
ight. As students, we should finish our homework on time.
—Oh, it’s not r
A. make...angry
B. make...famous
C. make...silent
()8. —- How often do you hear from your pen pal?
—Once a month.
A. look forward to
B. get a letter from
C. look for
ii.根据句子意思，从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出恰当的词语完成句子。

(共7小题，每小题1)
()9. — Why did you get up early this morning?
— Because I wanted to leave early to __________ the rush hour (高峰时间).
A. avoid
B. catch
C. stop
()10. —Jennie didn’t get a M mark in the English test.
—Yes. I know she made a very stupid __________ in it. Now she is very unhappy.
A. joke
B. sign
C. mistake
()11. — Can I park my car here?
—I’m afraid you can’t because this is a __________ place.
A. good
B. far
C. personal
()12. — What is the __________ of sorting garbage (分类垃圾)?
—It is good for the environment.
A. advantage
B. happiness
C. relationship
()13. — I hate sitting next to Eric because he likes to __________ others.
—You should ask him to stop doing that.
A. help with
B. take care of
C. laugh at
()14. — How smart a girl Sara is! She solved the problem __________.
—She is a genius. She can work out different kinds of problems.
A. in fear
B. without difficulty
C. in surprise
()15. — There is a big stone in the middle of th e street. Let’s move it away.
—Although it’s __________, what you said is right. Let’s do it at once.
A. a turning point
B. out of place
C. none of our business
II.完形填空(15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

(共10小题，每小题 1.5分)
As we know, Apple Watches are a kind of high technology products made by Apple Inc. But if people are 16 to use them while driving, they might be fined (罚款). Recently such a thing has 17 to a Canadian student. She was fined Canadian $400 simply for having a look at her Apple Watch while waiting for traffic lights.
What was 18, the student named Victoria Ambrose was found guilty (有罪的) of breaking the driving law. In court (法庭), she said she looked at the 19 just to find out the time. But the judge
20. He thought smart watches were a distraction (使人分心的事物) as much as a “mobile didn’t
phone on someone’s hand”．
As a result, Ms Ambrose got a traffic ticket after being seen by a 21. In court, the police officer
said Ms Ambrose didn’t move off when the light turned green because h er 22 was fixed on the watch. She 23 started moving when the officer shone a side light from the police car at her car.
The officer then pulled Ms Ambrose over and wrote down the ticket.
24 a
In fact, the Canadian student is not the first to get a ticket for br eaking the country’s laws by smart watch. In 2015, a man from Quebec was fined C$ 120 and given four points on his license
because of using his Apple Watch while driving.
So next time you are driving, you must be 25 about using your Apple Watch.
()16. A. quick B. simple C. careless
()17. A. happened B. walked C. shouted
()18. A. worse B. more C. less
()19. A. clock B. watch C. phone
()20. A. worry B. mind C. agree
()21. A. police officer B. factory worker C. hotel manager
()22. A. solution B. attention C. situation
()23. A. possibly B. easily C. only
()24. A. using B. attacking C. buying
()25. A. happy B. careful C. angry
III.阅读理解(30分)
阅读下列短文，从下面每题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

(共20小题，每小
题1.5分)
A
Irwin Corey was a famous American film actor. But today, the story you will read is not about his achievements in film but about his begging (乞讨) life.
He became a beggar once and often walked in the streets of Manhattan. He wore old and broken clothes. He was very thin and seemed to be weak, looking like a poor homeless old man.
He begged for money in a special way. He only asked for some change from passing drivers, and
then he gave the driver a free copy of the newspaper he bought. Each time he asked for money, he
was always smiling and also told jokes to the drivers. The drivers thought him kind and humorous,
so they never let him go empty-handed.
Although all the money he begged was coins, he still made lots of money at the end of the day.
Irwin Corey had been begging for money for many years. However, he didn’t spend any of the money he had asked for. Every time the money was up to a certain amount, he donated (捐献) it to
a charity (慈善团体) which bought medical supplies (必需品) for Cuban children. For 17 years,
he donated all his hard-earned money to the charity.
He was not short of money. He lived in a $3.5 million big house. He was not a beggar, either.
one hand, I just want to help people in need. On the other hand, begging can make me feel not
id.
lonely, as my wife had passed away,” he sa
()26. What did the drivers think of Irwin Corey?
A. Friendly but annoying.
B. Kind but strict.
C. Funny but impatient.
D. Friendly and humorous.
()27. What did Irwin Corey do with the money he collected?
A. He spent the money buying a big house.
B. He gave the money to a charity.
C. He spent the money buying medical supplies for Cuban children by himself.
D. He used the money he collected to make a film.
()28. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Irwin Corey was fat, but he has a healthy body.
B. Irwin Corey only liked asking for money from rich drivers.
C. Irwin Corey was actually very rich.
D. Irwin Corey’s wife lived longer than Irwin Corey.
()29. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. A homeless old man.
B. A lonely actor.
C. A famous “beggar”.
D. A special way of making money.
B
Marisa’s son isn’t very good at playing soccer, but loves it. Yesterday he played very badly. When
he finished the game, he asked Marisa if he played well. Marisa replied, “Yes! You’re a great
soccer player!” But Marisa feels worried now. She isn’t sure if she did it right. So she put a post in an Internet chat room where parents can talk about problems they have with their children. Please
look at the replies.
Eric: You did the right thing. White lies are a necessary part of life. Sometimes you have to tell
lies that do no harm. Your purpose was to make him feel good. Now he’s ready to play soccer again.
Bernie: I don’t think there is a good reason to lie to our children. Children learn h
onesty (诚实)
from the examples they see. As parents, we should be honest in order to teach our children
honesty. Every lie requires five more lies. If you keep hiding truth from them, they won’you.
Missy: You lied to make your son feel better, but you lost a good chance to teach him a life
lesson. People should work hard for what they want. Maybe next time you can say, “No, you didn’t play well today. Great soccer players practice a lot.”
Parviz: Parents should be honest to their children, but they don’t have to tell the whole truth.
you think?” Then
Next time when your son asks, “Did I play well?” you can say, “What do
your son can tell you what he thinks. That way, everything you say is true, and you avoid the
truth that hurts.
()30. Why does Marisa feel worried now?
A. Because she told a lie to her son.
B. Because her son did badly in playing soccer.
C. Because her son isn’t honest.
D. Because she didn’t teach her son a life lesson.
()31. Which sentence is a white lie if your friend did badly in a singing competition?
A. You are not good at singing.
B. You have to practice a lot.
C. You can ask me to help with your singing skills.
D. You sang very well just now.
()32. What is the opinion of Parviz?
A. Parents should be strict with their children instead of telling lies to their children.
B. Parents should be honest to their children, but they needn’t tell the whole truth.
C. Parents should avoid telling the truth in order not to hurt their children.
D. Parents should catch the chance to teach their children a life lesson.
()33. Which statement is NOT true according to the material?
A. The chat room is built for parents.
B. Bernie thinks that Marisa did the wrong thing.
C. Missy thinks parents should teach honesty to their children.
D. Eric, Bernie, Missy and Parviz are all parents.
C
Some friends and I went to a bar to have a few beers before dinner. After finishing the beers, we
asked for the bill and left the money on the table. The bill was 4,990 yen. We left 5,000 yen,
thanked the waiter and left. As we were walking in the street, we heard someone shouting behind
us. We quickly realized it was the waiter from the bar.
hen you
He was running to follow us just to give change. A tip (小费) doesn’t come in Japan. W
leave a tip, it’s only the problem of a waiter.
Later I was in Shenzhen, China, and a family stopped me and my wife. They asked us if they
could have their children take a photo with us. They were visitors from another part of the country
and had never seen an American before.
A similar thing happened in Shanghai. This time I was alone walking across the Waibaidu Bridge,
and a group of teenage girls asked me if I could pose (摆姿势) with them for a photo.
Another surprise took place when I was in Shang hai and couldn’t find the way to the subway. A
man helped me. We went about 4 blocks (街区) and then he pointed to the entrance, smiled and
walked away. I had no time to offer him a tip. However, it’s a good thing because giving a tip for the help might be an insult (侮辱).
Again, similar experiences often happen to me across China. The friendliness of the people, their
kindness, and their warmth are wonderful. However, I hardly experience such kindness in my own
country.
()34. Who does the writer think could be the kindest to him in the passage?
A. The Japanese waiter.
B. The family he met in Shenzhen.
C. The group of teenage girls.
D. The man who helped him in Shanghai.
()35. How does the writer tell what people in different countries are like?
A. By sharing others’ traveling experiences.
B. By asking the local people for advice.
C. By sharing his own experiences in those countries.
D. By sharing what he read in the books.
()36. What does the underlined part “similar experiences” refer to?
A. The experiences that show honesty.
B. The experiences that show respect.
C. The experiences that show kindness or warmth.
D. The experiences that show politeness.
()37. What does the writer mainly want to tell us through the passage?
A. Chinese people are interested in foreigners.
B. Japanese people never give a tip when they get service.
C. Chinese people like taking photos with foreigners.
D. There are different cultures in different countries.
D
British people are always proud of their polite manners (礼貌). As a result, they use the word
even when they don’t really mean it! Usually, if they want to ask a stranger
“sorry” quite a lot —
for the time, they will start by saying “Sorry to bother you. Do you know what time it is now?
They use the word “sorry” in many different situations, so the meaning of the word has changed a
are: 1) feeling sad for
little over time. The two main dictionary definitions (释义) of “sorry”　
someone else because of his or her problem; 2) feeling regretful b ecause you’ve done something
wrong. Now, think about this. When they want to ask a stranger a question, they start with
to disturb you”. In this situation, they’re saying sorry neither because they feel sad for that person nor because they feel regretful.
So what does “sorry” really mean? And why do British people use it so much? Well, in the British
culture, saying sorry is a way to be polite. It’s also a very clever way to get what they want.
In a recent experiment, an actor went up to different strangers on a rainy day to ask if he could use
their mobile phones to make a call. When he walked to one group of strangers and asked them
without apologizing first, he was only 9 percent successful in borrowing their phones. However,
when he apologized to another group of strangers before asking if he could use their mobile
phones, he was 47 percent successful. So maybe saying “sorry” is not just being polite, but it is also a good way to get what they want!
()38. Which of the following are people in Britain proud of according to the passage?
A. The language.
B. The food.
C. The polite manners.
D. The sports.
in “We’re sorry to hear that your father is in hospital again.”　
Mean
()39. What does “sorry”　
according to the passage?
A. Feeling sad for someone else because of his or her problem.
B. Feeling regretful because you’ve done something wrong.
C. Asking somebody to repeat something.
D. Not feeling satisfied with something.
()40. What’s the purpose of the experiment?
A. To show British people are sometimes not friendly to strangers.
B. To show it’s difficult to win a stranger’s trust.
C. To show it’s impolite to ask a stranger for a mobile phone.
D. To show it’s easier for one to succeed in getting what he wants by saying sorry.
()41. The passage mainly tells us that __________.
A. the British people say “sorry” in different situations with different meanings
B. people say “sorry” to achieve their dif
ferent purposes
C. the British people like to use “sorry” if they want to get what they want
D. saying “sorry” can become the best way to be polite in the world
E
Wildfires destroy more than 2.4 million hectares (公顷) of land each year in the United States, so
the United States spends a lot fighting them every, year. Last year, the U.S. Forest Service spent
more than $1 billion fighting those fires. Blazes start easily where there is plenty of dry fuel (燃
料).
Nadine Han is a seventh grader at Boston Latin School. She’s interested in wildfires. When the girl’s family visited Yellowstone National Park three yea rs ago, they found the evidence (证据) of
wildfires. So Nadine started to study that for her science fair project. She decided to find out
whether the information of the satellite can be used to see when and where wildfires might start
burning.
测量) soil moisture
Her findings worked well to predict (预测) soil moisture (湿度). “Measuring (
is difficult and expensive. So calculations (预测) of fire risk for any given area are not usually
done very often,” Nadine pointed out. Nadine decided to see if there might be som e lower-cost
methods that could find out fire risk for the wide long strip of land. And she found that satellites
can do it. The teenager learned about a satellite called SMAP. It can work out how wet or dry the
and area every two to three days. Its information
soil is. SMAP draws a map of Earth’s whole l
helps scientists not only to forecast the weather, but also to predict droughts and floods.
Because of her marvelous findings, Nadine Han’s teachers encouraged her to take part in
Broadcom MASTERS, the national science, technology, engineering, and Maths competition for
U.S. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Every year, this event brings together 30 middle-school students
from around the United States to show off their award-winning science fair projects and to
compete in team challenges.
()42. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A. It’s very easy for us to stop wildfires.
B. Wildfires make the United Sates lose much every year.
C. The United States can’t find a way to fight wildfires.
D. Wildfires should be stopped quickly in the world.
()43. What do we know about the satellite SMAP according to Paragraph 3?
A. It can tell us how many wildfires will happen in the future.
B. It shows Earths whole land area every 2 to 3 days.
C. It can find out how wildfires happen.
D. Its information can only tell scientists the weather for sure.
()44. What does the underlined word “marvelous” mean?。