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2022-2023 学年北京市顺义区牛栏山一中创新班九年级上.期末英语试
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一、完形填空每空1分,共10分.
Once upon a time, a daughter ____1____ to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know
how she was going to ____2____ it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one
problem was solved, another one soon follow.
Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He ____3____ three pots with water and placed potatoes in one
pot, eggs in the second pot and ground coffee beans in the third pot. He then let them sit and boil, without saying a
word to his daughter. The daughter complained and ____4____ waited, wondering what he was doing. After
twenty minutes, he turned off the turners (开关). He took them out of the pot and put them in a bowl. Turning to his
daughter, he asked, “Dear baby, what do you see now?”
“Potatoes, eggs and coffee,” she quickly replied.
“Look closer,” he said, “and touch the potatoes.” She did and noted that they were ____5____.
He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After ____6____ the shell, she found the hard-boiled eggs.
Finally, he asked her to sip (抿) the coffee. “Dad,what does this really mean?” she asked.
He then explained that the potatoes, the eggs and the coffee beans had each faced the same boiling water.
However, they ____7____ differently. The eggs were fragile (易碎) with the thin outer shell protecting their liquid
inside until they were put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard. However, the ground coffee
beans were ____8____. After they were ____9____ in the boiling water, they changed the water and created
something new.
“Which one are you?” he asked his daughter. “When the disaster knocks on your door, how do you respond
Are you a potato, an egg, or a coffee bean?”
“Dad, I want to be a coffee bean,” said the daughter.
All his efforts paid off and the daughter realized that in life, challenges happen to us all, but the only thing that
truly ____10____ is what happens within us.
1. A. said B. told C. spoke D. complained
2. A. accept B. make C. change D. escape
3. A. put B. placed C. mixed D. filled
4. A. cautiously B. desperately C. impatiently D. eagerly
5. A. soft B. round C. tasty D. ripe
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司6. A. pulling off B. putting off C. showing off D. cutting off
7. A. boiled B. occurred C. smelt D. reacted
8. A. unique B. favorite C. delicious D. common
9. A. added B. devoted C. put D. connected
10. A. means B. creates C. matters D. changes
二、语法填空每空1分,共10分.
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示
词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Last Monday, some Australian students came to our school for a visit. They ____11____ (show) to visit
various optional courses. One of our teachers taught them something about calligraphy(书法). As a volunteer, I
explained ____12____ English when necessary. They were impressed by the amazing Chinese art, and some of
them even tried writing some characters ____13____ (successful). To remember the enjoyable moment, we took
photos together and this was really a memorable and rewarding event.
The robotic lunar mission（月球任务）ended successfully on December 18th. Chang’e 5 spaceship, carrying
rocks and soils from the moon, ____14____ (land) on the grassland in northern China. It is reported that Chang’e
5 mission is China’s most complicated and challenging space adventure, ____15____ has made China the third
nation in the world to bring back lunar samples（样本）—right after the U.S and the former Soviet Union. The
mission’s result ____16____ (contribute) to deepening mankind’s understanding of the origin of the moon and
development of the solar system（太阳系）in the next few decades.
In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl ____17____ was singing one of his works. Inspired, he asked his
fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one performance. His first virtual choir（合唱）, “Lux
Aurumque”, had 185 singers from 12 different ____18____ （country）. It has received millions of views on the
Internet. Since then, the virtual choir ____19____（become） a worldwide phenomenon. Whitacre’s next effort
was the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF（联合国儿童基金会）, ____20____ was first seen on stage on 23 July
2014 in the UK. Altogether, 2292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing Whitacre’s song “What If”.
三、阅读理解每空2分,共28分.
A poetry competition has been launched for pupils. It invites young people to think the “many ways we are
connected to the universe”. The competition is aimed at pupils aged 4 to 18 and is part of a national celebration of
creativity taking place across the UK throughout 2023.
The winning works will be shown in a multimedia live projection(投影)show, which will visit multiple
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司locations around the UK from March to May 2023. This outdoor show will include submissions(提交作品)from
the competition and run for a week in each location. Winners will also receive a range of other prizes,including
books and chocolate, plus continued development and coaching opportunities from the Poetry Society.
The rules are as follows:
•The competition is free to enter. Works will be accepted from anywhere in the UK. Works from outside the
UK are not accepted. If you are aged 4-12, your parent will need to give permission for you to enter.
•Your work must be the original work of the creator. Your work is accepted on the basis that this will be its
first appearance anywhere in the world.
• Poems must be written in English or Welsh, but you can include phrases in your mother tongue or another
language. Poems must not be longer than 20 lines. You are free to write in any style or form.
•You may enter either online via the website or by post to the Poetry Society, 22 Betterton Street. London. All
online works must be received by 23：59 GMT on 19 December 2022. All poems entered by post must be post-
dated on or before 19 December 2022.
If you would like to enter online, please continue through the online system on this website. Email
AboutUs@poetrysociety.org if you are having problems with your submission.
21. What is the theme of the competition?
A. National celebration.
B. Reflection on creativity.
C. Young people’s talents.
D. Connectivity to the universe.
22. What will be awarded to the winners?
A. A free tour around the UK.
B. Membership of the Poetry Society.
,
C. Books chocolate and prize money.
D. A chance to show their works in a show.
23. According to the rules, participants ________.
A. can submit works by email
B. must write within the line limit
C. may enter their published poems
D. should ask parents for permission
I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as Mother sat doing letters.
Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司most wonderful thing in the world.
Years later, during her final illness, Mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk”, she
said, “is for Elizabeth”.
I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me, she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I
wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.
They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional”. But she lived “on the surface”.
As years passed, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her
in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.
I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came.
My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest, finally, peace—it seemed that nothing happened. I
couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to
make her into someone she was not.
Now the present of her desk told me, as she’d never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my
chosen work, I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside—a photo of my father and a one-page
letter, folded and refolded many times.
Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks
louder than words.
24. Elizabeth began to love her mother’s desk ________.
A. after she had her own family
B. when she was a child
C. after her mother died
D. when her mother was badly ill
.
25 Elizabeth wrote to her mother to ________.
A. apologize to her
B. express thanks to her
C. have heart-to-heart
D. make her cry
26. Elizabeth was probably ________.
.
A a teacher
B. a doctor
C. a novelist
D. an actress
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司Some people are worried that wearing masks will have a bad effect on children’s ability to learn language and
socialize. Even parents often worry about how a school year without smiles might negatively(消极地) influence
their children.
These worries are understandable, but according to Dr. Danovitch, a research psychologist, who studies the
cognitive(认知的) and social development of children, wearing a mask at school could improve certain social and
cognitive skills, helping to strengthen abilities like self-control and attention. Take language learning as an
example. It’s true that masks cover our mouths and that seeing mouth shape and movement helps babies learn
language. But learning how to communicate involves a lot more than mouths. Looking at eyes is at least as
important as looking at mouths to understand the people you are looking at and what they are trying to express.
Children also make use of other signs to figure out what new words mean and what other people are thinking. A
classroom full of people wearing masks is a great chance for children to practice paying attention to those signs,
such as a classmate’s tone of voice or a teacher’s body language.
Wearing a mask can also help teach children to pay more attention to their own bodies and physical behaviors.
Keeping a mask on over the course of a school day involves the kind of self-control that many children find
challenging. Needless to say, children will not always be perfect at keeping their masks on, but they have to be
mindful of when their masks are slipping down or when it is OK to take them off. The research on self-control
suggests that children who master the skills needed to keep their masks on will grow up to be better at achieving
their long-term goals.
Perhaps most importantly, wearing masks during a pandemic(流行病) is a chance for children to practice
caring for their community. A recent study shows that children understand the spread of illness better than ever.
Wearing a mask gives young children the ability to do something to help protect other people. For older children,
mask-wearing is a way to teach them about duty and sacrifice(牺牲). They believe that it feels good to make
sacrifices for people in need. Stressing that the discomfort and inconvenience of mask-wearing are forms of caring
and public service might encourage children to address other social problems in their lives.
In fact, how children feel about wearing masks at school, and how much they benefit from wearing them, are
going to depend on how the parents, teachers and caregivers around them present the topic. Masks are hopefully
not here to stay, but while they are still necessary, we should make the most of them.
27. What does the writer tell us in Paragraph 2?
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. A teacher uses body language to teach what new words mean.
B. Wearing masks gives children a chance to practice paying attention.
C. Dr. Danovitch helps children with their cognitive and social development.
D. Looking at the mouth matters more than looking at the eyes when people talk.
28. What can we learn from the passage?
A. It is unknown if mask-wearing helps children improve social skills.
B. Children believe that the discomfort of mask-wearing is acceptable.
C. People’s thoughts and emotions are hidden when they are wearing masks.
.
D Children who know when to keep their masks on will probably be successful.
29. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Help Children Develop Skills
B. How to Be Perfect at Keeping Masks On
C. Wearing Masks Can Help Children Learn
D. Wearing Masks Can Solve Social Problems
Mindfulness Matters
In recent years, some schools have begun to introduce meditation, or mindfulness training, into their
classrooms. During mindfulness training, students may be asked to sit quietly and observe their own thoughts and
feelings to avoid being controlled by them. Mindfulness training can help students overcome anxiety (焦虑),
control their behavior, and improve their ability to pay attention in class. Students are expected to learn how to
meditate in order to reduce stress and do better in their schoolwork.
Among schools that already teach meditation, the results have been positive. In one study, teachers reported
that after five weeks of mindfulness practice, their students were more focused. They also participated more fully in
class. A middle school in San Francisco reported that a student meditation program led to higher attendance rates
and better grades. Another study suggested that meditation helped students perform better on tests by improving
their working memory and reducing their anxiety.
Many supporters believe that meditation training programs can also help students overcome stress. For
example, Headstand is a mindfulness education program designed to help students overcome anxiety. A study
concluded that ninety-eight percent of participating students felt less stressed after they completed the Headstand
program. In another study, researchers in New Haven, Connecticut, followed students who participated in
meditation and yoga classes three times a week. They found that after each class, participants had lower levels of
cortisol, a stress hormone (激素), in their bodies.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司Despite the positive results seen so far, critics also point out that much of the current research is not
rigorous(严谨的) enough. Associate Professor Tamar Mendelson agrees that research on meditation in children is
still in its early stages. However, even she insists that she has seen the positive impact of meditation on children.
Others express worries that meditation is not a valuable use of class time. But many disagree. Denise Pope, a
professor from the Stanford University, says, “This is something teachers can do immediately. You get a lot of bang
for your buck and anyone who is against it isn’t thinking clearly.” Indeed, additional studies will surely strengthen
our understanding of the benefits of mindfulness.
Although still in its early stages, research shows that meditation can help students learn to deal with anxiety
and stress. As an added bonus, students of mindfulness training also report better concentration and gains in their
academic performances. Therefore, meditation should be a part of every student’s school day. Participating in
“stillness” can be just as productive as other school-related activities.
30. Why do some schools introduce mindfulness training into classes?
A. To control students’ working memory.
.
B To reduce students’ stress and anxiety.
C. To increase students’ attendance rates.
D. To research students’ thoughts and feelings.
31. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Mindfulness training is not a valuable use of class time at school.
B. Mindfulness training is more productive than other school activities.
C. Students felt more stressful after joining yoga classes three times a week.
D. Students paid closer attention in class after weeks of mindfulness practice.
32. The words “a lot of bang for your buck” in Paragraph 4 probably mean “_____”.
A. challenges B. complaints C. advantages D. influences
33. The writer probably agrees that ______.
A. further studies will prove the benefits of mindfulness training
B. students will become more talented with mindfulness training
C. doctors will do researches on the spread of mindfulness training
D. mindfulness training decides students’ mental and physical health
四、七选五每空2分,共10分.
Exploring Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Gaining a richer and deeper understanding of
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司psychology can help people achieve insights into their own actions as well as a better understanding of other
people. ____34____
One important benefit from a psychology major is that it teaches the student about the human mind and why
people act in various manners. Not all psychology majors will become psychologists. ____35____ All people
must interact with others whether it is at home or at a workplace. People respond to these interactions in a wide
number of ways. For instance, the person may not know why he or she is bothered by a specific action at work.
However, the person who has studied psychology has an obvious advantage in this area.
Psychology also offers the individual insight into himself or herself. As the person learns about the human
mind, how it works and why people behave in specific manners, the person may also begin to recognize both
harmful and helpful thought patterns in himself or herself.
This may lead the person to an increased level of self-awareness. ____36____ It also shows the person where
he or she possesses strength and crucial skills for the modern world. Individuals who are more self-aware are more
likely to accomplish their goals and dreams.
____37____ A person may enter a vast field where psychologists and those trained in psychology work.
These areas include industrial psychology, school psychology, private practice, organizational behavioral fields, law
enforcement and virtually every other field.
____38____ As stated, there are a number of career opportunities from which a psychology major may
choose.
A. Self-awareness is a vital skill for any person to have.
B. It shows the individual what areas the person needs to strengthen.
C. As a result, psychology becomes an incredibly popular college major.
D. A psychology major examines the science of human behavior and mental processes.
E. All fields have the opportunity to benefit from the guidance that psychology can offer.
F. The third reason why psychology is a useful major is that it opens up a wide range of career opportunities.
G. However, all psychology majors will develop an increased awareness about human behavior and thought
patterns.
四、单词填空：根据括号内汉语提示用单词的正确形式填空。每题1分,共9分.
39. I knocked on the door but there was no ________（回应）.
40. He has been ________ (缺席) from his desk for two weeks because of pandemic lockdown.
41. We live in an age of rapid technological a________（进步）.
42. Mike found a ________ (有挑战性的) job as a computer programmer.
43. Traditional sources of ________ （能量，能源） like oil and gas may someday run out.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司44. After my ________ (毕业) from senior high school, I plan to major in mathematics in Beijing Normal
University.
45. ________ (只要) you put lots of effort into study and study efficiently, you will achieve academic success.
46. Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence ________（ 成功、奏效、取得回报）.
47. The Silk Road ________________ (发挥重要作用) in the development of the world economy in the past.
五、句子翻译每题1分,共5分.
48. J.K.Rowling 认为这直接源自她早期的失败。
________________________________________
49. 尽管姚明有很多成就，他有一个充满挑战的开端。
________________________________________
50. 我的爸爸对历史很感兴趣，丝绸之路总是让他很着迷。
________________________________________
51. 如果你愿意的话我随时有空。
________________________________________
52. 电子书能被储存在阅读器中，这很轻便。
________________________________________
六、书面表达10分.
53. 1月份Teens 英文报要举办以“我爱读书”为主题的英语征文活动，请你用英语投稿。
内容包括：
1.你为什么喜欢读书；
2.你喜欢读的一本书；
3.喜欢理由至少两个。
注意：100字左右。
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