2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省珠海市香洲區(qū)九年級(jí)（上）期中英語試卷
發(fā)布：2024/9/5 20:0:9
一、語法選擇題 閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，從1-10題各題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
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1．The First Astronaut Since the earliest times，people have looked up at the stars，the moon and the planets.Thousands of years ago，people used to（1）
at the sky with their eyes.But today people are used to（2）at the sky with modern machines.Perhaps they dreamed of knowing more about the universe（宇宙）.
When did human first go to space？The story began not so very long ago，（3）the first astronauts were not people—they were animals.
Scientists wanted to make travelling to space as（4）as possible for humans.So they decided to experiment with animals and test（5）in space flights.Insects，mice，frogs，dogs and monkeys were some of the animals that first went into space.Many of them（6）but they helped to make space travel safer for human.For their great service，we shouldn't forget these animals.
Albert Ⅱ was the first monkey to go into space in 1949.Sadly，he died after his spaceship landed back on the earth.
（7），the result was different for Ham，another Monkey.His story ended happily when he returned to the earth（8）a very good health.
Scientists wanted to know the answer to the important question：Could（9）animal like Ham do the same things in space as he could do on the earth？The answer came when Ham was sent into space in 1961.Yes，he did everything well and lived for（10）16 years.（1） A．look B．to look C．looking D．looked （2） A．looking B．look C．looks D．looked （3） A．a(chǎn)s B．or C．so D．but （4） A．the safest B．safest C．safer D．safe （5） A．they B．them C．their D．theirs （6） A．die B．died C．a(chǎn)re dying D．will die （7） A．Luckier B．Luckily C．Lucky D．Luck （8） A．in B．on C．a(chǎn)t D．for （9） A．/ B．a(chǎn) C．a(chǎn)n D．the （10） A．a(chǎn)nother B．other C．others D．the others 組卷：7引用：2難度：0.3
二、完形填空 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出一個(gè)最佳答案。
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2．Many young people often think it is difficult to learn a new language.But in fact，learning to speak another language is easier and（1）
than you think.Here's some advice.
Try to start speaking from now on.Traditionally，many people think（2）one should spend a long time learning a new language before he is ready to speak it.But languages are not only learned from books，but also（3）into practice.Practice makes perfect，so try to talk to a native right away.Your（4）will improve through real use of the language.So you have no excuse not to start today.
Get it quickly by（5）a few hours in learning basic words，such as "hello"， "thank you"， "excuse me"， （6）a few others.They can help you come into conversations easily and quickly.
Next，write down a quick introduction about（7）in English，and have your teacher help you translate it well.Every time you meet someone new，you can follow it for the first few seconds.It can（8）much pressure from you.
Don't be afraid of making mistakes.As long as it can help you express your ideas（9）and right，don't be afraid to change a word for another during your communication.Try to use more words to get the other person to（10）you.The more practice you get，the faster you will improve.（1） A．longer B．quicker C．earlier D．later （2） A．that B．when C．what D．which （3） A．used B．created C．produced D．linked （4） A．words B．friends C．skills D．chances （5） A．spent B．to spend C．spend D．spending （6） A．but B．a(chǎn)nd C．so D．or （7） A．yourself B．myself C．himself D．itself （8） A．put on B．put up C．take off D．take up （9） A．loudly B．exactly C．lazily D．politely （10） A．interview B．communicate C．translate D．understand 組卷：4引用：2難度：0.5
三、閱讀理解 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從每小題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中、選出最佳答案。
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（1）Rose Mary felt that communicating with2022 Writing Competition for Teenagers
The experience of joining in the competition last year encouraged me a lot.It let me know how to work hard to become a good writer in the future.
—Tom Sawyer
It was wonderful to be able to talk with so many people with so much in common in the classes.
—Rose Mary
Want to improve your writing skills and have fun like Tom Sawyer and Rose Mary？Join in the writing competition of this year!It's on September 13th.
Advice on application（申請(qǐng)）
We only accept applications through the Internet until August 2nd.What your application should include is as follows： ＄30 for application，your writing sample（樣本） and your personal information.
★Writing sample
The writing sample should be 5—7 pages of fiction.
★Personal statement（陳述）
This statement of no more than 300 words should describe your interest in writing.
Tuition & Housing（學(xué)費(fèi)和住宿）
We'll offer some classes in writing before the competition.We're sure you can learn a lot from them.If you want to take the classes，you should pay the tuition no later than August 10，2022.The tuition of ＄600 includes clothing，transportation and housing.The money for housing is ＄216 for a shared room in our student apartment.
More information：
The competition is open to young writers in the UK.We also accept applications of English speakers around the world.If English isn't your first language but you would like to join in this competition，please make sure that your written English is good.was wonderful.
A．teenagers with good writing skills
B．teenagers of the same age
C．teenagers with similar interests
D．teenagers from the same country
（2）Teenagers who want to join in the competition should.
A．send applications online
B．describe their experiences
C．send their recent photos
D．tell about their families
（3）If you'd like to join in the competition and take the classes，you must.
A．write your article with a pen
B．pay your tuition after August 10，2022
C．make your writing sample less than 6 pages
D．send your writing sample by email
（4）According to the passage，which of the following doesn't the tuition include？
A．Clothes.
B．Housing.
C．Transportation.
D．Meals.
（5）What can we learn from the passage？
A．Teenagers should write in English in the competition.
B．The writing sample should be no more than 300 words.
C．Tom Sawyer is going to join in the competition this year.
D．Only teenagers from the UK can join in the competition.組卷：3引用：2難度：0.7 -
4．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.
Normally，in ancient time，there was no fixed tuition fee（學(xué)費(fèi)）；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（磕頭） to Confucius' picture and then to their private teachers，before giving their teachers a "gift".
（1）Who is the great teacher of China？
A．Confucius.
B．The emperor.
C．The royal teacher.
D．Private school teacher.
（2）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.
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.
（3）The underlined word "promoted" might meanin Chinese.
A．金錢
B．晉升
C．促銷
D．宣傳
（4）What would private school teachers receive at certain festival？
A．Money.
B．Gifts.
C．Both A or B．
D．Nothing.
（5）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.組卷：2引用：2難度：0.5 -
5．左欄是對(duì)五個(gè)節(jié)日的介紹，右欄是七種節(jié)日活動(dòng)。請(qǐng)將它們進(jìn)行匹配，并將答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題目的選項(xiàng)涂黑。
（1） Mid-Autumn Day always comes in September or October.It's one of the most important festivals in China.
（2）October 31st is Halloween.During this holiday kids knock（敲） on people's doors to ask for candies.
（3）Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar（農(nóng)歷）.
（4）Spring Festival is the most important festival in China.People try their best to go back home from all over the country.
（5）In most western countries every year，Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of November.On Thanksgiving Day，people like to have a big dinner with their friends and family.A.The festival often comes in January or February.People wear new clothes and get together with their family.People in the north part of China will make dumplings on the Spring Festival Eve.
B.It's the birthday of Jesus Christ.It's one of the most important festivals in Britain and some other countries.
C.The holiday activities include trick-or-treat，asking for candies，costume parties （化妝舞會(huì)），reading scary stories and watching scary movies.
D.People hold dragon boat races to remember Qu Yuan，one of the greatest poets in China.People eat a kind of Chinese food named zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival.
E.People can write thanks giving cards and make a big meal during this festival.The main meal is always a turkey—a large bird.
F.It is a traditional day to play jokes on others happily.It is also a day to be careful，or you could easily get tricked by someone.People like to try to make a fool of someone else and laugh at them.
G.People get together and eat mooncakes on this special day.組卷：2引用：3難度：0.5
四、根據(jù)要求填寫單詞（每空1分，共5分）
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6．Would you tell me the
/pr??n?nsi?e??n/ of the new word？組卷：0引用：2難度：0.5
七、讀寫綜合（本題分為A、B兩部分，共20分）A.根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容回答下列問題。
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17．Eyes always on us Video cameras are everywhere：schools，theaters and stores.But in recent years， they have entered our homes.Many parents set up cameras at home to watch their children's online classes and homework.Are cameras really helpful？What do students think about it？
（1）What does the under lined word "they" in Paragraph 1 refer to？Li Ming
Earlier last year，I liked to lie in bed and watch videos instead of studying.This affected my studies and made my grades worse.So my parents set up a camera to keep an eye on me.
It worked.With the camera watching，I had to do my homework first and make plans for studying at home.When I was alone at home，the camera made me feel safe because I knew that my parents were watching on the other side.My grades improved after a year.
Zhang Hua
When I was in Grade 8，my parents set up a camera in my room.I really didn't like it because I felt like there were always eyes watching me.I was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sleep well at night.
Knowing there was a camera around when my friends came to my home，they would speak quietly and carefully.We couldn't have pillow fights.I was sad.So I asked my parents to take the camera away.They agreed it as long as I promised to behave well...I feel happy and free now.
（2）What was the reason for Li Ming's parents' setting up a camera at home？
（3）What happened to Li Ming one year later？
（4）How did Zhang Hua feel like after the camera was set up at home？
（5）Why does Zhang Hua feel happy and free now？組卷：1引用：2難度：0.4
B.書面表達(dá)（本題15分）
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18．你現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)是一名九年級(jí)學(xué)生了，你的學(xué)習(xí)和生活相比初一、初二一定發(fā)生了不同程度的變化。請(qǐng)你以"How I Have Changed"為題寫一篇作文，介紹你的變化。80詞左右，作文的開頭已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。
內(nèi)容包括：（1）你做出改變的原因；
（2）談?wù)勀阍趯W(xué)習(xí)和生活上的變化（至少三點(diǎn)）。
How I Have Changed How time flies!I have changed a lot since I became a ninth grader this term.
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