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2020 学年嘉定区第一学期期末考试九年级英语试卷
Part 1 Listening（第一部分 听力）
I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (共25分)
A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (5分)
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选
择最恰当的答案) (5分)
6. A) In a theatre. B) In a furniture store.
C) In a restaurant. D) In a book store.
7. A) At 1:30 p.m. B) At3:00 p.m. C) At2:30 p.m. D) At2:00 p.m.
8. A) By joining an English club. B) By listening to English stories.
C) By reading English novels. D) By taking lots of notes.
9. A) He is pretty young. B) He eats less food.
C) He eats healthy food and works in the morning. D) He walks in the garden.
10. A) Find more people to help with the move.
B) Go and join the people in the office.
C) Move to a new flat right now.
D) Move to a new place at free time.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合
你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用表示) (5分)
11. Laughing and smiling can help us prevent illness caused by stress.
12. Some of the animals laugh and smile just like human beings.
13. Happiness is among the five feelings that a group of scientists act.
14. Smiling and laughing can lower a person’s heart rate and blood pressure according to the passage.
15. The passage tells us how laughing and smiling are closely related to our health.
D. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks (听空，完成下列句子。每限填一词) (10分)
16. Scientists said walking backwards can help people to ________ ________.
17. 114 volunteers were divided into three groups ________ ________ the video.
18. The scientists found the backward walking group got ________ ________ of correct answers than the other
two groups.
19. Walking backward is not just good for our brains, it’s also good for ________ ________ of our body.
20. Walking backward could be helpful for people who often ________ ________ in their knees.
Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary（第二部分 语音、语法和词汇）
Ⅱ. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（共15分）
21. I wonder what it’s like to be an astronaut. Which of the following is correct for the underlined part?
A. /ˈwɒndə/ B. /ˈwendə/ C. /ˈwʌndə/ D. /ˈwɔːndə/
22. The young should learn how to look after ________ and be more independent.
A. they B. them C. their D. themselves
23. He gave his daughter the pink box and told her to take it home ________ great care.
A. in B. with C. of D. for
24. During his stay in America, he gained a lot of ________ of local customs and cultures.
A. knowledge B. suggestion C. idea D. message
25. After a whole day’s work in the field, Henry felt ________but very proud of himself.
A. relaxed B. relaxing C. tired D. tiring
26. In Science class, Angela and Judy always finish the experiments________ in their class.
A. more quickly B. the most quickly C. quicker D. the quickest
27. Some students had to give up their hobbies ________ they were busy with their school work.
A. while B. though C. because D. until28. The class teacher’s praise encouraged you a lot, ________?
A. did it B. didn’t it C. did he D. didn’t he
29. We should take good care of our eyes, ________they will easily get hurt.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
30. You’d better not disturb Kathy now as she ________ her speech for tomorrow’s meeting.
A. is preparing B. will prepare C. was preparing D. has prepared
31. The new medicine they developed ________ many lives since it was put into use.
A. is saving B. will save C. had saved D. has saved
32. When the detective interviewed the man, he denied ________ the expensive earrings.
A. to steal B. stealing C. steals D. steal
33. The museum ________ next month to celebrate the Science and Technology Festival.
A. is decorated B. will decorate C. is decorating D. will be decorated
34. ________ pleasant the journey was! It really opened my eyes.
A. How B. What a C. What an D. What
35. — Would you like me to book tomorrow’s flight for you?
— ________ We’ve changed our trip plan. We’ll go there in a month.
A. Yes, I’d like to. B. That’s very kind of you. C. That’s a good idea. D. No, thanks.
Ⅲ. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once
（将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一词）（共8分）
A. begged B. hurriedly C. ordered D. generous E. amused
A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws（爪）. A timid little Mouse came upon him
unexpectedly. She felt so frightened and ___ 3 6___ went away. Unfortunately, she ran across the Lion’s nose.
Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her. “Spare（饶恕）me!”
___ 3 7___ the poor Mouse. “Please let me go and some day, I will surely repay（回报）you.”
The Lion was much ___ 3 8___ to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was ___ 3 9___ and finally
let the Mouse go.
A. laughed B. voice C. unable D. managed E. caught
Some days later, while chasing his prey in the forest, the Lion was ___ 4 0___ in a hunter’s net and ___ 4 1___
to free himself. He filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the ___ 4 2___ and quickly found the
Lion struggling in the net. She ran to one of the great ropes and bit it until it parted. Soon, the Lion was free.“You ___ 4 3___ when I said I would repay you,” said the Mouse. “Now you see that even a Mouse can help a
Lion.”
Ⅳ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成
下列句子。每空格限填一词）（共8分）
44. The police are investigating a series of bank _________ in the city center. (robbery)
45. That foreign teacher volunteered to help those kids in Africa in her early _________.（thirty）
46. The manager said that the _________ of the report must be at least fifteen minutes. (long)
47. Joe’s parents couldn’t understand why he made such a ________ decision yesterday.（surprise）
48. We believe he will ________ in getting a scholarship to study in Germany next year.（success）
49. The neighbours’ help warmed her and made her feel _________ after the terrible fire.（hope）
50. Nearly 90% students in big cities own mobile phones according to a _________ study.（recently）
51. Keeping animals in cages in zoos will make them _________ unhappy and irritable（烦躁的）.（extreme）
Ⅴ. Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。52-57题，每空格限填一
词。58题注意句首大写）（共14分）
52. Jane spent the whole afternoon preparing for the piano concert yesterday.（改为否定句）
Jane ______ the whole afternoon preparing for the piano concert yesterday.
53. The food you ordered by telephone will be delivered in thirty minutes.（对划线部分提问）
_____ will the food you ordered by telephone will be delivered?
54. Mark returned to his homeland after he finished university abroad.（保持句意不变）
Mark ________ to his homeland after he finished university abroad.
55. The teacher chose our monitor to take part in the English competition last Friday.（改为被动语态）
Our monitor _____ to take part in the English competition last Friday.
56. Chris will feel unhappy if he doesn’t get on well with his classmates at school.（保持句意不变）
Chris will feel unhappy _____ he _____ on well with his classmates at school.
57. Jessie asks, “Did the ancient Greeks win the battle through a trick?”（合并为一句）
Jessie asks _____ the ancient Greeks _____ the battle through a trick.
58. for, a trip, Betty, Hangzhou. to, has booked, on the Internet, her parents（连词成句）
______________________________________________________________________________.
Part 3 Reading and Writing（第三部分 读与写）Ⅵ. Reading Comprehension（阅读理解）（共50分）
A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案）（12分）
Most 15-year-old teenagers are worrying about their math homework and trying to fit in with other kids of
their age. But Henry Patterson is busy running a successful online business instead.
Patterson, a teenager from England, began to have this idea when he was nine. One year later, he started a
company called Not Before Tea. He began by selling sweets, but soon turned to household products like wash bags
and soft toys. The items he sell feature（以…为特色）characters from a book he wrote called The Adventures of
Sherb and Pip.
Patterson’s early school years were difficult, as he showed great difference from his peers（同辈人）. He saw
the world differently and was rarely invited to parties or play with. He also had a stammer（口吃）, which made
him feel even more lonely.
But these things didn’t hold him back. To cheer himself up, Patterson gradually immersed（使…沉浸）
himself in designing different animals and writing interesting stories about them. His character started to become
popular. He tried very hard to express himself clearly and talk to bigger audience. His business has earned him
65,000 pounds and he won big prize at the National Retail Business Awards for Teenagers.
On top of this, he does his best to keep his schoolwork as a priority（优选项）. He takes his homework with
him to events and does it on the train or after a presentation.
Two years ago, he wrote a book called Young and Mighty. It describes his search for success and happiness.
“The real point of the book is to help people of my age think about how to make their way in the world.” he
wrote.
59. Henry Patterson began his business when he was ________.
A. 9 B. 10 C. 12 D. 15
60. Patterson’s business is to ________.
A. help teens with their math homework B. sell household products
C. sell sweets and tea D. sell books
61. Patterson ________ in his early school years.
A. tried hard to play with others B. fell behind his classmates
C. went to lots of parties D. had a speech problem62. Patterson dealt with his loneliness by ________.
A. designing things and writing stories B. talking to different people
C. reading interesting stories D. doing part-time jobs
63. Patterson’s business is so ________ that he earned money and won a big prize.
A. disappointing B. successful C. creative D. hard
64. Patterson wrote a book to encourage people of his age to ________.
A. be a writer in the future B. start their own business
C. balance business and school well D. think about how to be successful
B. Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语，完成短
文） （12分）
Some people volunteer to gain experience. Some people volunteer to make themselves feel better. Some
people volunteer to help those who were ____ 6 5____ . However, I volunteer to thank my community. I am thankful
for the help I received from others.
When I was in high school, I took part in the Upward Bound Program. Through Upward Bound, I was able to
gain skills and opportunities that have helped me become the man that I am today. So I now often give back to
enable kids to have the same ____ 6 6____ at life that I have had.
Volunteering is the best way to thank those who helped me on the road to success. I remember asking a
counselor（顾问）when I was in Upward Bound how I could repay him. He smiled and said, “Shawn, you can
help me by helping others.” A sentence so simple, yet so ___ 6 7___ in its meaning.
When I got my first volunteer position as a junior counselor at my local Boys and Girls Club, I was eager to be
a great role model for kids. But things did not work out as I thought at first. I got so ____ 6 8____ .
By the time I was ready to _____ 6 9_____ , the kids looked for me everywhere that day. They said they liked
having me around.
My desire to give back to the community came back. Now the feeling that I can shape someone’s life for the
better is amazing.
So it is a good idea for everyone to find a(an) ____ 7 0____ and volunteer. In this way, not only will you be
helping others, you will be helping yourself as well.
65. A. active B. honest C. unfortunate D. helpful
66. A. chance B. courage C. decision D. stress
67. A. strange B. deep C. funny D. different
68. A. excited B. disappointed C. satisfied D. proud69. A. turn up B. wake up C. give up D. put up
70. A. example B. cause C. excuse D. solution
C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使内容通顺，
每空格限填一词，首字母已给）（14分）
Building blocks（积木）are still one of the most popular toys today. Their interesting design and easy use
a ____ 7 1____ children of all ages. They are always the best choices as gifts. Most t ____ 7 2____ toys, like building
blocks, were first made of wood. Today, wooden building blocks are still used, but now there are several other
types of building blocks to choose from, like plastic building blocks.
Children build all kinds of things that they see in everyday life with building blocks. This gives them the
chance to learn the l ____ 7 3____ things and life skills.
Building blocks can help children p ____ 7 4____ their language skills. Most children talk to each other as they
build things with these traditional toys. This type of toy also helps develop the skills that children n ____ 7 5____ in
life. As they begin to join groups playing with building blocks, they learn to take turns, share, and solve problems
with others. However, these are not the only a _____ 7 6_____ of playing with building blocks.
Building blocks can also help develop children’s skills in math and science. They allow children to work
according to the steps of scientific discovery, which are first to watch and think, and then to test. Building blocks
also come in different shapes, colors and sizes. These types of building blocks encourage children to develop skills
in d ___ 7 7___ things.
Playing with building blocks is both fun and very helpful. Maybe that is the reason why building blocks are
still popular today.
D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（12分）
A little stream ran down from a high mountain far, far away through many villages and forests, until it reached
a desert. The stream then thought, “I’ve been through countless difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the
desert!” But as she started her journey, she found herself slowly disappearing into the sand. After many tries, she
still failed and was very unhappy. “Maybe I can’t reach the ocean in the end,” she said sadly to herself.
At this time, a deep voice came, “if a breeze（微风）can cross the desert, so can a river.” It was the voice ofthe desert. But the little stream replied, “That’s because a breeze can fly, but I cannot.” “That’s because you can’t
give up what you are. If you like to do it, and let yourself evaporate（蒸发）into the breeze, it can take you across,
and you can reach the ocean,” said the desert.
“Give up what I am now and disappear into the breeze? No! No!” The little stream could not accept this idea.
After all, she had never experienced anything like it before.
“The breeze can carry the vapor（水蒸气）across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a river
again to continue its course,” explained the desert very patiently.
“And whether you are a river or vapor, your nature never changes,” continued the desert. Hearing this, the
little stream rushed into the open arms of the breeze, which carried her to the next stage of her life.
The course of our lives is like the experience of the little stream.
78. Where did a little stream run from?
79. What did the little stream think before she got to the desert?
80. What happened to the little stream when she got to the desert?
81. The little stream accepted the desert’s advice at first, didn’t she?
82. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
83. Where did the little stream finally arrive at? What method did she use to get there?（Use your own words）
VII. Writing（作文）（共20分）
84. Write at least 60 words about the topic “When I met with a problem.”（以“当我遇到问题时”为题写一篇不少
于60个词的短文。标点符号不占格。）
在日常的生活与学习中，我们应该具备一些解决问题的能力。请结合一次自身经历，说说你是如何解
决那个问题的，并分享一下你的经验：如果未能解决，也请谈谈你从中获得的教训。
（注意：短文中不得出现任何真实人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分。）
The following is for reference only.（以下表达仅供参考）
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