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燕山地区 2020—2021 学年度第一学期九年级期末考试
英 语 试 卷
知识运用（共 14 分）
一、单项填空。（共 6 分，每小题 0.5 分）
从下面各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. My aunt will come to Beijing this weekend. We’ll meet ________at South Railway Station.
A. he B. she C. him D. her
2. My father is a doctor. He works ________ a hospital.
A. of B. on C. in D. with
3. Linda is 14 years old, but she is ________ than her younger brother.
A. short B. shorter C. shortest D. the shortest
4. —________ do you have chemistry class in a lab?
—Twice a month.
A. How much B. How many C. How often D. How long
,
5. —Tom where did you go last weekend?
—Oh, I________ to see a movie with my parents.
A. go B. went C. will go D. have gone
6. I ________ go home now, or I will miss the football match.
A. can B. may C. must D. could
7. —Where do you have lunch when you go to school?
—I usually ________ lunch at school.
A. have B. had C. am having D. was having
8. ________ I got home, my mother was cooking in the kitchen.
A. When B. Because C. If D. Though
9. Please don’t make so much noise. My sister ________ the exam online.
A. takes B. took C. has taken D. is taking
10. It’s nice to see you again. We ________ each other since 2018.
A. won’t see B. don’t see C. haven’t seen D. didn’t see
11. A new airport ________ in our city next year.
A. completes B. is completed
C. will complete D. will be completed
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司12. —Do you know ________?
—On January 29.
A. when we had winter holiday B. when we will have winter holiday
C. when did we have winter holiday D. when will we have winter holiday
二、完形填空。（共 8 分，每小题 1 分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中， 选择
最佳选项。
阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A, B, C, D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
After school on Friday, I waited at the school gate to walk home with Jemma as usual. Then I saw her talking
and laughing happily with some other girls, She glanced(瞥了一眼)at me and left me alone there. I knew right
then that I had ___13___ my best friend.
After dinner, Mom asked, “Is Jemma coming by tomorrow?” I shrugged(耸肩)and said nothing. The next
morning, Mom asked, “Today is ___14___. What are you and Jemma going to do?” I shrugged again. “How is
Jemma?” Mom took a look at me. Then she said, “Will you take these magazines to Grandma, please?” As I walked
down the street a new girl in the neighborhood came towards me, smiling. But I just went ___15___ her. Grandma
welcomed me at the door with a warm hug.
Sitting on the sofa, I noticed a(n) ___16___ of kids in old-fashioned clothes on the table. Grandma
___17___ at a girl with short fair hair. “That’s Beth Lambert” she said, “My best friend. Until a week before we
took this photo” I was surprised at that, “Beth and I were best friends on school. We did everything together. Then
one day, she made new friends and she didn’t want to hang out with me any mere. Nothing ___18___ more than
that.” I didn’t say anything. I couldn’t. I knew I’d start crying if I opened my mouth.
Grandma hugged me again. “Simone, sometimes friends grow ___19___. It might happen to anyone,” the
continued. “Then, see him?” Grandma’s finger moved to a boy with glasses in the photo. “He lived near me. When
I was walking home by myself. I said ‘hello’ to him. And we became friends.”
“So if we want to start a new friendship,” she smiled, “One ___20___ is all it took.”
As I was heading home, that new girl appeared again. I went toward her and spoke “Hello”.
13. A. lost B. made C. hurt D. forgotten
14. A. Monday B. Friday C. Saturday D. Sunday
15. A. to B. for C. against D. past
16. A. card B. photo C. poster D. advertisement
17. A. shouted B. smiled C. carried D. pointed
18. A. hurt B. encouraged C. moved D. helped
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20. A. hug B. smile C. word D. question
阅读理解（共 36 分）
三、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择最
佳选项。
A
The 8th Inter-School Musical Show!
The school is hosting the 8th Inter-School Musical Show for Grades 9-Grades 11 on December 19 at
Harrington Center, Bank Road at 9: 00 am.
All students are welcome to try out for the show at the audition (试演), which will be held on December 8
at 9:00 am in the school’s Central Hall.
For further details, please contact Mr. Black, the secretary of the Music Club.
North Hill Field Day!
Grades 7-Grades 9: 9:30 -11:30 am
Grades 10-Grades 12: 1:40-3:40 pm
Dear parents,
On Friday, December 11, we will hold our North Hill Field Day. It will be a day of laughs and lots of fun.
Be sure to tell your children to bring cameras and take pictures.
The purpose of the day is for our school to get together for an enjoyable two-hour activity. There won’t be
any competitions among the students. The real reward will be happiness and the feeling of participation (参与).
21. Where should you go if you want to try out for the show at the audition?
A. North Hill. B. Harrington Center. C. The Music Club. D. The school’s Central
Hall.
22. North Hill Field Day will be held on ________.
A. December 8 B. December 9 C. December 11 D. December 19
23. What should students take with them to take part in North Hill Field Day?
A. Cameras. B. Sunglasses. C. Notebooks. D. Lunches.
B
Finding Beauty Within
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司a hummingbird
A dear friend sent me a letter and handmade card in the mail today. On the outside of the card was a cutout
picture of a hummingbird in mid-flight. With its wings, it flew deep into a flower. Below it was a quote (引述) by
Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky: “The world will be saved by beauty.” I smiled with both my face and heart
when I saw it.
Looking at it reminded me of all the beauty in this world. I thought about the beautiful green forested
mountains of my home. I thought of the fields of summer wildflowers blessing the world with their colors. I thought
of the blue oceans that stretched from horizon (地平线) to horizon. I thought of the sunsets in the desert with their
deep, rich reds and glorious (灿烂的) golds. I thought of all kinds of animals: green hummingbirds, white polar
bears, red birds and gray wolves. I thought of the silver moon smiling down from the sky surrounded by a sea of
stars.
Yet, I knew that it wasn’t the beauty of any of those things that would save the world. It was instead the beauty
of human souls (内心,心灵) filled with light and love. It was these souls so full of love for each other and for this
world that would save our planet. It was this love working through people that would make this world truly
beautiful.
My friend who sent me the card is one of these people. She, her husband and her family are going through so
many struggles right now. Still, she continues to share her love and make this world a better place every single day.
She continues to work to save our home by giving it the beauty of her soul. She continues to shine her light with
her life. May we all do the same.
24. After getting the card, the author ________.
A. couldn’t understand the quote on it B. was reminded of all the beauty in the world
C. also wrote a letter and sent a card to his/her friend D. called his/her friend right away to express his/her
thanks
25. What does the author think would save the world?
A. Fighting against difficulties in life. B. Seeing the natural beauty around us.
C. Filling the world with light and love. D. Building relationships among people.
26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The author’s friend loves all kinds of animals. B. The author’s friend often shares beautiful things with
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C. The author believed that any beautiful things would save the world. D. The author received a card with a
picture of a hummingbird from his/her friend.
C
How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries
have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have changed
themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to
start a business.
Check out a book. While libraries still loan out(出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever
you’re looking for with a cooperative network of area libraries. By such networks, libraries share their books with
each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch
(分店), they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.
Check out other things. The library is now a multimedia zone (多媒体区域), loaded with information in many
formats (载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs and popular magazines. Some libraries even
loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests,
they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group meetings aimed to various age groups. Perhaps
you’d like to learn a language or improve your English, the library may organize a language group you could join.
If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to help you.
And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner
with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local
library can become a launch (发起) space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on
starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management
shared through chambers of commerce (商会会议厅) and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司and database services you need.
27. Public libraries can help the readers to ________.
A. sell their books on the Internet B. hold a business meeting in their local library
C. get a needed book from a library branch nearby D. make their books through the use of delivery vehicles
28. According to Paragraph 3, what things may be checked out from a public library?
A. Computer games and cars. B. Favorite music and arts. C. Popular magazines and
movies. D. Kid’s toys and paintings.
29. According to Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows ________.
A. the kid to learn a new language B. the parent to enjoy quiet reading
C. the kid to learn some reading skills D. the parent to meet their best friends
30. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To tell us the importance of public libraries. B. To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C. To share different opinions on operate public libraries.D. To introduce the improved services of public libraries.
D
Handwriting Brings Benefits
In a digital age, we almost never write things by hand. However, many studies have shown that this act has
many benefits.
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New brain research led by researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, proves the same:
choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.
“When you write your shopping list or lecture notes by hand, you simply remember the content (内容) better
afterwards,” said Audrey van der Meer, author of the study.
The study used some equipment to record brain wave (波) activity. The participants (参与者) included 12
young adults and 12 children. This is the first time that children have participated in such a study. Each subject was
asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood (风帽) with over 250 electrodes (电极). The
sensors (传感器) in the electrodes are very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain.
Each examination took 45 minutes per person.
The results showed that the brain in both young adults and children is much more active when writing by hand
than when typing on a keyboard. According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司paper, seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing. These sense experiences build touch
between different parts of the brain, opening the brain up for learning.
Vander Meer believes that the outcomes stress the importance of children being challenged to draw and write
at an early age, especially at school. “Learning to write by hand is a bit slower process, but it’s important for
children to go through the tiring phrase of learning to write by hand,” she said.
The hand movements used to form the shapes of letters are beneficial in several ways. “If you use a keyboard,
you use the same movement for each letter. Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor (精细动作) skills
and senses. It’s important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible,” Van der Meer added. For
example, you might use a keyboard to write an essay, but you should take notes by hand during a lecture.
31. What do we know about the study?
A. The study involved 250 participants altogether. B. Typing on a keyboard helps you remember a lot of
things.
C. All the participants have to take a 45-minute examination. D. Learning to write by hand is a bit difficult but
it is a fast process.
32. Why does the brain become more active when writing by hand according to Van der Meer?
A. Writing by hand is easier on the brain. B. More senses are made active when writing by hand.
C. Writing by hand requires the same skills and senses. D. Typing on a keyboard doesn't put the brain in a
learning state.
33. How does Van der Meer think handwriting benefits people?
A. It allows people to write better essays. B. It increases people’s interest in learning.
C. It helps people develop fine motor skills. D. It allows children to become more patient.
四、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共 10 分，每小题 2 分）
Whether it is for a special festival, to express thanks or to just let someone know that you care about them,
giving gifts is a common custom. The purpose of giving gifts may be similar, but the tradition varies from country
to country. A gift of respect in one place may be considered rude in another. Take a look at three gift-giving
traditions.
India
If you are invited to someone’s home in India, you should bring a small gift, whether it’s a box of chocolates
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司or some flowers. Gifts shouldn’t be wrapped (包裹) in black or white colors because they are considered unlucky.
Instead, use bright colors such as green, red or yellow. When giving money for any occasion, it should have an
odd number (奇数) value. That’s believed to bring good luck. Instead of receiving a gift with both hands, Indians
generally only use their right hand because left hands are considered unclean.
Japan
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For most Japanese the ritual (礼节) of giving presents is more important than the gifts themselves. The
correct way is to present or receive gifts with both hands. Every gift should be wrapped. That’s because uncovered
gifts are considered disrespectful. To show politeness and thanks, those who are receiving the gift may turn it down
once or twice before finally accepting it. Gifts should be given in pairs, but four should be avoided just like in
China. Lucky numbers also included eight. Eight is said to bring prosperity (兴旺) .
Native America
While it may be common for guests to prepare gifts for hosts, this is different in Native American
communities. From weddings to birthday celebrations, guests are the ones who receive gifts. Gifts are usually
homemade arts and crafts made by hand to show love, respect and appreciation.
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34 What is a common custom to express thanks or to show your caring about others?
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35. In which country only use their right hands to receive gifts?
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36. Why do gifts should be wrapped in Japan?
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37 What are gifts like in Native America?
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38. What is the passage mainly talking about?
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书面表达( 共 10 分 )
五、文段表达。（共 10 分）
从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于 50 词的文段写作。
文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。
题目①
39. 假设你是李华，你们学校正在开展社团招新活动。你准备加入学校的一个学生社团并打算邀请交
换生 Peter 参加。请用英语写一封电子邮件，向他介绍这个社团的活动内容及活动时间，以及需要他做什
么准备。
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司提示词语： invite, fun, improve, skills, interest
提示问题：
● Which club are you going to join in?
● What activities will you have?
● What do you advise Peter to prepare for it?
Dear Peter,
Our school clubs are looking for new members.
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If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.
Yours,
Li Hua
题目②
40. 某英文网站在开展以“我最敬佩的人”为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华，请用英语写一篇短文投
稿。谈谈你最敬佩的人，他/她是谁，敬佩他/她的原因，以及从他/她身上学习到了什么。
提示词语：admire, responsibility, careful
提示问题：
● Who is the person you admire the most?
● Why do you admire him/her?
● What do you learn from him/her?
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