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北京市第四十三中学 2020-2021 学年度第一学期期中试卷
九年级英语
知识运用
一、单项填空
1. Mr. Jackson is a popular writer, and we all like reading __________ books.
A. his B. her C. their D. your
2. Usually I make breakfast for my family ___________ Saturdays.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
3. Wash your hands before meals, ________ you may get ill.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
4. —________ you give me a hand? I can't move the box by myself.
—No problem.
A. Could B. Should C. Must D. Need
5. —______________ do you visit your grandparents, Tom?
—Twice a month.
A. How much B. How often C. How long D. How soon
6. Zhaozhou Bridge is one of ________ stone bridges in the world.
A. old B. older C. oldest D. the oldest
7. If you take this train, you _________ in Shanghai in five hours.
A. arrive B. will arrive C. arrived D. have arrived
8. I ___________ on the computer when Frank called me last night.
A. work B. will work C. was working D. am working
9. —What’s that noise, Sam?
—My little brother _________ with his toy car now.
A. will play B. is playing C. plays D. played
10. We ________ each other since I came to Beijing, but we send emails very often.
A. don't see B. didn't see C. won't see D. haven't seen
11. The kite ________ in China more than 2000 years ago.
A. invents B. invented C. is invented D. was invented
12. — Do you know ____________?—At 9:00 tomorrow morning.
A. when the video meeting began
B. when did the video meeting begin
C. when the video meeting will begin
D. when will the video meeting begin
二、完形填空
Love in a Box
When I was a little girl, I found love in a box all because of a class assignment（作业）.
,
On a Friday night I ____13____ at dinner table "My teacher said we have to bring a box,a special box,
for our valentines on Monday".
a valentine box
Mother said, "We'll see," and she continued eating.
What did "We'll see" mean? I had to have that box or my second grade Valentine's Day would be terrible.
Maybe they didn't love me enough to help me with my ____14____.
All Saturday I waited ____15____ and with Sunday arriving, my worry increased, but I knew an enquiry
（询问）about the box might cause anger or loud voice, for in my house children only asked once. More than that
____16____ trouble.
Late Sunday afternoon, my father called me into the kitchen. The table was covered with colorful paper of
different kinds. A(n) ____17____ shoebox rested on top of it. A heavy stone dropped when Daddy said, "Let's
get started on your project."
In the next hour my father packed the shoebox into a surprising valentine box. Colorful paper covered the ugly
cardboard with red hearts posted to what I considered all the right places. He sang while he worked. When he
finished, he was so pleased that a broad smile spread over his face. "What do you think of that?" he asked.
I answered him with a hug. But inside, joy danced all the way to my heart. It was the first time that my father
devoted（倾注）so much ____18____ to me, for his world filled with work only.
The holiday party arrived, and my classmates put cards and presents into the valentine boxes. Laughter filled
our classroom.
On the way home, I held out my valentine box for the world to ____19____. The love that filled it meant
more to me than all the valentines inside.The valentine box became a symbol（象征）of his love that ____20____ through several years of other
Valentine's Days. He gave me other gifts through the years, but none ever compared with the old, empty shoebox.
13. A. sat B. served C. said D. appeared
14. A. design B. plan C. idea D. project
15. A. sadly B. nervously C. patiently D. disappointedly
16. A. invited B. took C. saved D. had
17. A. new B. big C. attractive D. empty
18. A. money B. time C. support D. hope
19. A. accept B. respect C. admire D. recognize
20. A. lasted B. kept C. spread D. carried
阅读理解
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。
Writer: Dr. Seuss (from America)
Number of pages (页码): 64 Price: $12.5
Story: The Grinch is an unkind guy. He tries to stop
Christmas from coming by dressing up as Santa Claus and
stealing others’ presents and decorations (装饰品) on
Christmas Eve. However, everyone still celebrates the
holiday happily. The Grinch decides to return everything.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Writer: Rumer Godden (from England)
Number of pages: 32 Price: $6.5
Story: This is an interesting story with a happy
ending. As Christmas is coming, Holly, the doll (玩偶),
wishes for a child to love her. Ivy, an orphan (孤儿),
wishes to have a real home. Mr. and Mrs. Jones wish for a
child to celebrate the holiday with them. Will the happy
ending make you believe the magic of Christmas?
The Story of Holly and IvyWriter: Katharine Holabird (from America)
Number of pages: 87 Price: $9.5
Story: When Angelina sees old Mr. Bell all alone at
Christmastime, she decides to bring him some holiday
cheer. She asks her cousin Henry for help, but he refuses at
first. Anyway, he decides to join Angelina in the end.
Angelina’s Christmas
21. Why did the Grinch steal Christmas gifts and decorations?
A. To end Christmas.
B. To play a trick on Santa Claus.
.
C. To decorate his Christmas tree
22. Which of the following is TRUE about the books?
A. Three writers are from the same country.
B. The Story of Holly and Ivy is not as expensive as Angelina’s Christmas.
.
C. How the Grinch Stole Christmas has the longest story among 3 books
23. From the introduction above, we can know that _______.
A. not all the stories take place around Christmas
B. Holly, Ivy and the Jones may spend Christmas together
C. Henry accepts Angelina’s invitation without thinking twice
The teacher stood before his class of 30 students and was going to hand out the final exam papers. “I know
how hard you have all worked to get ready for this test.” he said. “And because I know you are all able to
understand these questions. I am ready to offer a B to anyone who would prefer not to take the test.’’
A number of students jumped up to thank the teacher and left the classroom. The teacher looked at the rest
students and said, “Does anyone else want to get a B? This is your last chance.” Two more students decided to go.
Seven students stayed. The teacher then handed out the papers. There were only three sentences on the paper:
Congratulations! You have received an A in this class. Keep believing in yourself.
I never had a teacher who gave a test like that, but I think that it is a test that any teacher could and should
give. Students who do not have confidence in what they have learned are B students at most.
The same is true for students in real life. The A students are those who believe in what they are doing because
they have learned from both successes and failures. They have learned life’s lessons whether from school education
or from events in their lives, and have become better people. Scientists say that by the age of eight, 80% of what webelieve about ourselves has already been formed. You are a big kid now and you realize that you have some
limits(局限). However, there is nothing you can’t do or learn to be. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the
top of Mount Qomolangma (珠穆朗玛峰) said, “We do not conquer the mountain, but ourselves.”
24. Some students left the classroom because________.
A. they knew the teacher didn’t like them to take the test
B. they were allowed to take another easier exam later on
C. they were happy with the grade the teacher would give them
D. they thought the exam was so easy that they needn’t have a try
25. The teacher gave the rest students an A because________.
A. they answered all the questions in the exam correctly
B. they believed themselves in what they had learned
C. they did really very well in the exam
D. they had been working hard for each exam
26. The underlined word “conquer’’ means________in the passage.
A. 发现 B. 控制 C. 探索 D. 征服
Is It Better to Read Books or Listen to Them?
We often think how fast we learn something depends on how smart we are. If your brain is taking in material
quickly, you’re clever; if not, well, that doesn’t say great things about your IQ. But science shows context (上下文)
and technique (技术) actually play a big role in how fast we learn, and even small changes – like the way you use
to read – can make a big difference.
Audio (音频的) books have plenty of advantages: you can enjoy them anywhere, even in the car, and not
printing books saves trees. Poor readers also often find them more interesting. But according to the latest research,
if your goal isn’t to pass the time in traffic, but instead to learn something difficult, you should choose a physical
book .
In a recent opinion piece in the New York Times, psychology (心理学) professor Daniel T.Willingham
mentioned a 2010 study where 48 students either read or listened to an article about child psychology. Although thestudents spent the same amount of time with their material and did about the same number of distracting (分散注意
力) activities while they absorbed the information, they scored very differently on a 10-item quiz later. Generally,
the readers scored 81 percent but while the listeners scored 59 percent. Why does listening vs reading material have
such a great effect on learning?
Willingham explains that first, most of us read more slowly than we listen (especially when pausing and
rereading), and when you’re trying to absorb new information, slower seems to be better. “About 10 to 15 percent
of eye movements during reading are actually regressive – meaning the eyes are going back and re-checking,” he
explains to TIME. “This happens very quickly…”
Second, books offer visual cues (可视线索) that help our brains organize and understand new information.
Things like chapter breaks, subheadings, and lists help us in making sense of the material and understanding how it
fits together. You lose all that when you go the audio way.
The bottom line is simple: Don’t feel shame about passing your time in traffic with an audio book. However,
be aware of audio’s limitations when it comes to studying, and seriously consider choosing good old-fashioned
reading instead.
27. According to the writer, you should choose to read a book to ______.
A. take in the information B. pass the time in traffic
C. learn something difficult D. organize new information
28. A “physical book” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”.
A. an audio book B. a book about physics
C. a book about computer D. a book made of paper or cloth
29. What can we learn from the passage?
A. To read a book is better than to listen to it.
B. Readers are cleverer than listeners.
C. Reading books is a good way to pass time.
D. How fast we learn depends on how smart we are.
,
You may be able to care for your physical health by wearing a mask washing your hands, and doing
regular exercise during the coronavirus epidemic, but how do you treat your mental health? Millions of people are
facing fear, anxiety and depression as lockdowns, transportation bans and quarantines (隔离期) continue.
As part of the government's "first level response", the National Health Commission said more than 300
hotlines are now available throughout China. Callers can talk with counseling (咨询) services and people from
university psychology departments, Reuters reported. Depending on your location, you can call one of these 24-
hour hotlines for psychological support and general advice if you're experiencing anxiety, depression or panicattacks — no matter whether you're a patient, medical worker or just someone stuck at home.
A survey conducted by the Chinese Psychology Society found that of the 18,000 people tested for coronavirus-
related anxiety, 42.6 percent were anxious, according to NBC News.
“A stable state of mind can help reduce impatience and anxiety, which is helpful for treatment. Providing
psychological counseling and appropriate medicine, psychiatry (心理治疗) can play an important role in the battle
against the epidemic,” said Chen Jun, an expert from the Shanghai Mental Health Center, on CCTV.
A healthy mind supports a healthy body. Stress weakens the immune system, according to the American
Psychological Association. Managing stress may help people fight off a virus.
In addition to hotlines, online platforms and social media have also offered support to those dealing with the
mental pressure of worrying about the virus. One virus-related hashtag (话题), which translates as "how to deal
with feeling very anxious at home," has been viewed by hundreds of millions of Sina Weibo users.
Universities have set up support groups on QQ, while thousands of doctors provide counseling for users on
JD. com. KnowYourself, a public WeChat account, hopes to reduce panic attacks to frontline medical workers,
patients and their families.
“People are scared, their lives are being interrupted, so to have a voice that helps to comfort them and calm
them and kind of guide them through this process can be very helpful,” Paul Yin, a psychologist in Beijing, said.
Keeping a positive mindset is key during this difficult time. Remember to keep things in perspective and
maintain social networks with your family and friends. Treat your mind well, and your body will follow.
30. What can we learn about the counseling service from Paragraph 2?
A. Only patients and medical workers are offered the service.
B. Over 300 hotlines are available in every city across China.
C. It's aimed at people with coronavirus-related mental problems.
D. Some university psychology departments offer face-to-face counseling.
31. What are Paragraphs 3-5 mainly about?
A. How the novel coronavirus affects people mentally.
B. Why it is vital to provide psychological support.
C. How people should manage anxiety and stress.
D. What kinds of counseling are being offered.
32. Why are a Weibo hashtag and a public WeChat account mentioned in the text?
A. To prove the benefits of social media.
B. To compare the support they provide people.
C. To show where psychological support is also given.D. To stress the negative impact of the virus on people.
33. What can we conclude from Paul Yin's words?
A. Counseling services help people to stay positive.
B. It takes a long time to rid people of their anxiety.
C. It is helpful for anxious people to talk with each other.
D. Various communications are in need in the counseling process.
四、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
A new rubbish sorting system has been put into use in Fangchengyuan Community in Beijing. Local people
not only sort their rubbish, but also put QR codes(二维码）on it.
"When the rubbish is collected and the codes are seen, I will get small gifts and even some money," one of the
local people told reporters.
"It's really creative and encouraging. "
About 350 communities have carried out this smart system in Beijing. The capital of China has joined a list of
cities in the country that take action to support rubbish sorting. For example, Shenzhen and Shanghai have made
laws to punish people and organizations for not sorting rubbish correctly.
China produces quite a lot of rubbish every year. Much of the rubbish is buried（填埋)in soil or burned
without being sorted. Landfills（填埋场）take up a lot of land and have a risk of polluting the soil and water
nearby. And burning rubbish can produce harmful gases.
Through rubbish sorting, we can reduce（减少）the use of landfills and air pollution. What's more, rubbish
sorting saves resources, which could bring economic(经济的) benefits. For example, a ton of waste paper can be
reused to make about 850 kg of paper, saving 17 trees and 50% of water. Because of their benefits, some countries
have developed successful sorting systems.
Japan has a strict and detailed system. When people throw away a water bottle, the cap, the waste paper and
the bottle itself have to go into three different bins(垃圾箱).
,
Every year families receive special rubbish sorting timetables and directions from their local
governments. They are advised to follow the timetables and directions when they throw away rubbish.In Australia, every family is provided with three rubbish bins—the red lid(盖子)bin for "general waste" like
food and plastic bags, the yellow lid bin for "recycling" like steel are glass, and the green lid bin for "green waste
"such as grass and leaves. On the streets, the bins are printed with pictures of the things that are allowed inside. It
makes recycling quite easy.
34. What will people get if they sort their rubbish in Fangchengyuan Community?
__________________________________________________________________________
35. How many communities have carried out this smart system in Beijing?
__________________________________________________________________________
36. What do families in Japan receive from their local governments every year?
__________________________________________________________________________
37. What is the green lid bin for in Australia?
__________________________________________________________________________
38. What are the benefits of rubbish sorting?
__________________________________________________________________________
书面表达
五、文段表达
39. 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
假如你是李华，你要邀请你的朋友Tony去参观首都博物馆(the Capital Museum)，请用英语写一封电子
邮件，告诉他你们见面的时间地点，参观的内容，以及参观时要注意的事项。
提示词语： experience local culture, see folk art, exhibition, history, rule
提示问题：
●When and where will you meet?
●What can/can’t you see or do in the museum?
Dear Tony,
I’d like to invite you to visit the Capital Museum.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,Li Hua
题目②
40. 初中三年，你一定遇到过很多困难，某英文报社以“自强”为话题展开征文活动，请你用英文写
篇短文给报社投稿，谈谈你曾经遇到过的困难，你是如何坚强克服困难的，以及克服困难后你的感受。
提示词语： remember, write, read, proud
提示问题：
● What difficulty did you have?
● What did you do to overcome the difficulty?
● How did you feel?
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