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2022-2023 学年北京市西城区九年级（上）期末英语试卷
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1. My sister is always ready to help others in ________ free time.
A. my B. her C. his D. its
2. International Museum Day falls ________ May 18th every year.
A. in B. by C. at D. on
3. I didn’t realize my dream by simply hoping for it, ________ by working for it.
A. but B. or C. and D. so
4. —Mary, ________ I use your dictionary?
—Sure, here it is.
.
A should B. must C. can D. need
5. —________ did it take you to finish the book review?
—About two hours.
A. How long B. How soon C. How often D. How far
6. The Great Wall is one of ________ wonders in the world.
A. famous B. more famous C. most famous D. the most famous
.
7 We ________ tea when it suddenly began to snow outside.
A. drink B. are drinking C. were drinking D. have drunk
8. — Jenny, where is your brother?
— He ________ the football match with Dad in the living room.
A. watches B. is watching C. watched D. has watched
9. Tom lives a green life and ________ the waste into different groups for recycling.
A. divides B. will divide C. was dividing D. divided
10. Since all the guests ________, let’s start our party.
A. arrive B. are arriving C. will arrive D. have arrived
11. Beijing Opera ________ to foreign countries in the early 20th century.
A. introduced B. was introduced
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12. —Could you tell me ________?
—Next Friday.
A. when the singing competition started
B. when did the singing competition start
C. when the singing competition will start
.
D when will the singing competition start
Meeting a polar bear
I put my day’s supply of food into my bag and then began to take down the tent. Suddenly I heard a deep, long
growl (嚎叫) from my dog Charlie. I looked at him and then in the direction he was watching closely. A polar bear!
It was a mother ____13____ by two cubs coming slowly towards me. They were 200 meters away. With a
pounding (狂跳) heart, I picked up my flare (照明) gun and ____14____ walked sideways a few steps to Charlie.
Without taking my eyes off the bear, I untied Charlie and, again walked sideways.
,
The bear now only 150 meters away, wasn’t stopping. Her cubs had dropped back but she kept going, while I
tried to remember all the ____15____ that had been given. Keep eye contact, move sideways or forward, never
backward, stay calm, don’t show fear. Don’t wound a bear — you’ll make it even more ____16____— and never
run. Repeating to myself, “Stay calm, stay calm,” I fired a warning shot (射击) to the bear’s left. The loud noise
had no ____17____. On she came. I fired a flare, landing it a little to her right. Her head moved in its direction but
she didn’t stop. I fired another, this time dropping it right in front of her. She stopped, looked at the flare. She was
only 30 meters away now.
By this time, I was so nervous that my heart could have been heard at base camp. The bear began to step
around the flare, and I dropped another a meter in front of her. Again she ____18____, and then she fixed her tiny
black eyes on Charlie, who was trying to reach her. She looked back at her cubs, waited, and then moved to my left
in a half circle. I fired two more flares, trying to draw a line between her and me. She stopped again and seemed to
want to ____19____ the line of flares but was unsure of the result and of Charlie, so she decided to stay back.
Finally, with a last long look, she walked north with her cubs behind her.
My hands were still shaking, but I now knew that I could ____20____ up to a bear in the wild and stay calm
enough to act properly.
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14. A. sadly B. angrily C. excitedly D. carefully
15. A. hope B. surprises C. advice D. warnings
16. A. confusing B. dangerous C. typical D. controllable
17. A. harm B. change C. sense D. effect
18. A. dropped B. moved C. stopped D. shouted
19. A. mark B. cross C. jump D. form
20. A. stand B. hurry C. live D. open
A. The Only Skill That Matters
The writer shares the way to become a super learner. Within the pages, you’ll learn how to read
faster and improve your ability to remember information.
B. Just as You Are
The tips in this book can help you be more open and accept yourself completely. With this
important guide, you will stop feeling you are not good enough and become confident.
C. My Forest Is Green
In this book, a boy looks for art materials in the nearby forest and creates beautiful art pieces
with them. The illustrations（插图）are lovely and green, as they should be!
D. One Year to an Organized Life
The book offers a week-by-week method of how to organize your life. The writer helps you
break down tasks and get into good habits over time. It’s not only a good housekeeping book,
but a guide that will certainly make your life easier.
21. Mike is a creative boy. He is going to make something by hand with materials from the park nearby. He hopes
to find some ideas about the task. ________
22. Lucas always compares himself with others. And he needs to learn to find his strong points and discover what
is really important in his life. ________
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司23. There are quite a lot of things in Sally’s bedroom. They have taken up so much space that she wants to make
her bedroom clean and tidy. ________
Oh no, Jon had done it again. He had forgotten something important. Last year on their family trip to his uncle’s
house for Christmas, he had forgotten the bag with the toiletries in it. So he had to borrow from his cousins who
weren’t so happy to share, and Jon was not pleased that his hair smelled like strawberries all week.
And now, Jon couldn’t believe he had forgotten to bring his pajamas. But it was a tradition for Jon’s family to
take photos on Christmas morning in front of the tree in their pajamas. Jon was feeling awful. He would be the first
one ever to break the family tradition. Would he destroy Christmas for everyone? What could he do?
He didn’t want to tell his parents. He went looking around the house, and found an old T-shirt. That could work.
He tried putting it on, but it was too small. He got so desperate (绝望的) that he went through his brother’s bag, trying
to find some spare pajamas, only to find himself in trouble when he was caught. Then his brother told their parents.
Jon’s parents listened quietly. They were not angry at him for not bringing pajamas. They were not even upset
that he had gone through his brother’s bag. They were unhappy that Jon didn’t talk to them about his problem first.
They hugged him and told him everything would be just fine.
Morning came, and the family stood around the Christmas tree. Everyone was in pajamas except Jon. His uncle
asked the family to come together for a photo. Jon felt terrible.
“Just a minute,” Jon’s mother said. “Before we take the Christmas photo, I have a special gift for Jon. Open this,
honey.”
Jon looked at his mother curiously. They never opened presents before the photo. She smiled at him and said,
“Go ahead, it’ll all be okay.”
As soon as he opened the present, he smiled widely and gave his mother a big hug.
“I’ll be ready for that photo in just one minute, guys!” Jon said, racing off to his room.
24. What was Jon’s problem this Christmas？________
A. He wore a T-shirt for the photo.
B. He left his pajamas at home.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司C. He forgot to bring his toothbrush.
D. He opened presents too early.
25. This year, Jon solved the problem with the help of his ________.
A. uncle B. brother C. cousins D. mother
26. From his experience, Jon may probably learn that ________.
A. it’s necessary to keep a family tradition
B. it’s OK for kids to ask their parents for help
C. cousins should be ready to offer help to each other
D. parents should encourage their kids to face difficulties
There has never been a common language in history, so we remain divided by language barriers（障碍）. But
in every language, there’s something that we share — the understanding and use of names. The practice of giving
someone a name is so natural that we almost never think about what it means. Only in recent years has the journey
begun to understand how powerful names truly are.
It’s commonly understood that you're not really “allowed” to give yourself a name — it must be given to you
by someone else. That tells us our first thing about names—they’re not solitary (孤立的). One might think your
name is your business, but in reality, it influences everyone around you. That’s not to say others have control over
your name, but names are, in and of themselves, a symbol of one’s relationship to others around them. Take my
name, for example:Brianna. That’s what’s on my ID card. But if I go to class, I might be “Miss Lindsey”. If I go to
the library, I might be called “Bri” by my classmates. If I go home, I’m everything from “Bama Lama” to “Clown”.
Are these my names? Yes and no.
The point of this argument is that names are not meaningless sounds. Names express the spirit of who we
think we are. If you always had to answer to the nickname（绰号）“Chatterbox”, it might be funny at first, but
time would wear down the humor, and you would begin to connect yourself with the meaning of that name.
Moreover, we live in a world where impression is king. How we feel is directly influenced by others’ impressions
of us, and names are one of the most powerful ways through which we understand their impressions of us.
So, whether it’s a birth name, a chosen name, or a nickname, there’s always more to what you’re called than is
on the surface. Birth names are gifts, titles are agreements, nicknames are often inside jokes. We are composed of
thousands of stories, and names are how we express those connections to everyone.
We often hear the phrase “what’s in a name” thrown around to show how little the effect what we call
something has, but the truth is: What’s in a name? Everything.
27. What can we learn from the passage? ________
A. Names can hardly shape our character.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司B. Names show who we are in others’ eyes.
C. Names on people’s ID cards aren’t actually useful.
D. Names are creative expressions chosen by oneself.
28. If a girl often answers to the nickname Walking Dictionary, she might ________.
A. begin to believe she has a large vocabulary
B. think good learning depends on great dictionaries
C. realize having a nickname improves her sense of humor
D. agree having a large vocabulary matters most in a relationship
29. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?________
A. What is really in a name? B. How to use a name properly?
C. How to give a meaningful name? D. Why do we need a powerful name?
Avoid conflicts with I-statements
It’s easy to point fingers when in a heated conversation. Wouldn’t it be great to change the direction of it and
avoid conflicts（冲突）with one word? It’s possible. Conflicts often start and become worse by our choice of
words. Words like “You are so…” or “How could you…?” start conversations on a bad note. Instead, start with an
“I” and center on your thoughts and feelings about the matter.
Dr. Thomas Gordon coined the term I-message in the 1960s. I-message also known as I-statement is a form of
sentence meant for expressing your thoughts without criticizing others.
I-statements enable you to express your opinion without using upsetting language. For example, “I forgot to
ask you for directions after you invited me to come,” is better than “You invited me so you should’ve given me the
directions.” In this way, you avoid getting into an argument with others or directly pointing out the other person’s
mistake. Also, you carefully make them realize what’s going on, showing them how the situation makes you feel.
Doing so clears up things, and you can finally have a meaningful, two-way conversation.
I-statements are useful in any conversation when you want to tell your side of the story in a more agreeable and
reasonable way. Using an I-statement can also lead to necessary changes and even add warmth to your relationships.
Strangers you come across will find you pleasant and considerate. You and your friends will continue to build trust
in each other.
Yet not all statements（陈述）that begin with “I”are effective in avoiding conflicts. For example, “I feel like
you’re responsible for this,” is as upsetting as “You’re wrong.” Thomas Gordon also said that to successfully use an
I-statement, your words should match your tone（语调）, facial expressions, body language, and how you feel.
What’s more, an I-statement also has its drawbacks. The repeated use of “I” can make you appear self-
centered, especially in some cultures. Some may even think you’re weak and unable to understand opinions that
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司aren’t yours. You have to be careful not to use the I-statement in a manner that destroys your effort to politely voice
your real intention（意图）.
All in all, correctly using the I-statement in conversations is a good way to avoid misunderstandings. By
addressing a matter with vulnerability instead of immediately holding the other person responsible, you can keep
respect and trust in your relationships. Whether it involves a classmate or a family member, expressing yourself
well is key. Practice using I-statements effectively and you’ll be amazed how something so simple can make a huge
difference in your social life.
30. When you use an I-statement in a conversation, you ________.
A. calmly point fingers without voicing your opinion
B. directly get into an argument with the other person
C. unknowingly change your thoughts about the matter
D. carefully express yourself to avoid misunderstandings
31. According to the passage, which of these statements would help you avoid conflicts? ________
A. You should book a table earlier.
B. You never allow me to do anything fun.
C. I get nervous when you raise your voice.
D. I think you always make decisions without me.
32. The word “vulnerability” in the last paragraph probably means “ ________ ”.
A. great eagerness to be right B. readiness to give up
C. willingness to examine yourself D. a shortage of confidence
33. The writer would probably agree that ________.
A. I-statements show one’s inability to understand others
B. I-statements should be avoided in order not to appear self-centered
C. using I-statements can surely result in perfect two-way communication
D. using I-statements properly leads to improvements in one’s relationships
Sketchnotes, also known as visual（可视的）notes, are visual records of information or an experience using
drawings and written text. Sketchnoting creates something new and powerful by using both drawings and words.
They work at the same time to help achieve understanding.
There are two types of sketchnotes. One is lecture-based.
Lecture-based sketchnotes are taken when speakers actively share new ideas or information with listeners,
such as in school classes or at work meetings. The other type is experience-based. Such sketchnotes are taken when
you experience or learn something personally, like traveling or trying a new restaurant. Lecture-based sketchnotes
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司need to be taken live in the moment, while experience-based sketchnotes need to be taken later or after the fact.
Sketchnoting is for anyone who can write. The drawings are all about being recognizable. You don’t have to
be an artist to sketchnote. All you have to do is to master a few basics like the dot（点）, the line, and shapes, and
then put them together to make simple pictures. Our brains remember the picture and what’s happening in it, not the
beauty of the art. So no worries!
And what tools do you need to sketchnote? All you need is paper and a pen! You can use whatever paper you
want. Remember, we’re not showing off our art skills, so the tools don’t have to be perfect. If you’re just starting
out, I suggest you start small: post-its or index cards are perfect! As for pens, quick-drying pens are good choices
because the ink（墨水）looks darker than most ball-points and doesn’t take as long as a brush pen to dry.
Sketchnoting offers lots of benefits. It can help you center on a task while listening, and help those who have
trouble spelling take notes because they can draw! Also, many studies have shown that pairing related pictures with
text helps you remember and recall better. Besides, it activates different areas of our brains for better learning.
Moreover, it allows self-described “non-artists” to be creative. By the way, it’s easy to read and fun to look at.
So just get started with sketchnoting! If you’d like to jump in with learning, you can find many more useful
tips online. You’ll be sketchnoting in no time!
34. How does sketchnoting create something new and powerful?
__________________________________________
35. What are the two types of sketchnotes?
__________________________________________
36. Why are quick-drying pens good choices for sketchnoting?
__________________________________________
37. What is the passage mainly about? Would you like to try sketchnoting? Why or why not?
__________________________________________
38. 假如你是李华，你校英语社团正在开展线上国际交流活动。其公众号计划做关于“发明改变生活”
的系列推送。请你用英文给公众号投稿，推荐一个你认为重要的发明，并说明推荐理由。
提示词语：important, change, easy, necessary, develop
提示问题：
● What is the invention？
● Why is it great？
Many great inventions have changed our life.
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39. 自我管理是青少年成长路上必要的一课。
你校英语俱乐部正在举办一场关于“自我管理”的讨论。假如你是李华，请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，
讲述一次你独自在家的经历，你是如何进行自我管理的，并谈谈你从中领悟到了什么。
提示词语：time, plan, cook, manage, realize, life skills
提示问题：
● What was your home alone experience？
● What did you learn？
I once had a home alone experience.
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