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2020-2021 学年上海市静安区九年级下学期期中教学质量测试
英语试卷
2021.04
（满分140分，考试时间：90分钟）
考生注意：本卷有7大题，共84小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题卡上完成，做
在试卷上不给分。
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（根据你所听到的对话和问
题，选择最恰当的答案）（5分）
6. A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. D. Windy.
7. A. Helpful. B. Careless. C. Humorous. D. Independent.
8. A. In a restaurant. B. In a hospital. C. At a bank. D. At a cinema.
9. A. Weather. B. A novel. C. A disaster. D. A film.
10. A. The woman has much business. B. The woman used to enjoy train trips.
C. The man is travelling by plane. D. The man is always on a business trip.
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“F”表示）（5分）
11. Akane hopes to get some advice on her future from her best friend Mari.
12. Akane is soon going to visit Finland (芬兰) for the first time.
13. Akane thinks it’s unfair for her parents to decide where she should live.
14. Akane thinks that staying in Paris is the best solution.
15. Akane is truly in love and she wants to marry Lukas as soon as possible
D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（听短文，完成下列内容。每空格限填一
词）（10分）
16. Amanda Gorman delivered _______ _______ at a president’s inauguration (就职典礼).
17. She will be performing at the Super Bowl — a _______ _______ for the National Football League (NFL).
18. She will show respect to teachers, nurses and _______ _______.
19. It appears that people are _______ _______hear more from Amanda Gorman.
20. Amanda Gorman’s books are set to be released _______ _______ this year.
Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar（第二部分 词汇和语法）
II. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（共15分）
21. The impression you make at _______ beginning of an interview is very important.
A. a B. an C. the D. /
22. Victor dreamed _______ becoming a lawyer when he was a schoolboy.
A. of B. at C. to D. for
23. The general manager introduced _______ to his other workmates.
A. we B. us C. ours D. ourselves
24. Hot winds add _______ the possibility of forest fires.
A. for B. by C. with D. to
25. Charles Dickens wrote a lot of novels, but I’ve only read _______ of them.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
26. I don’t quite understand what you said. Would you please give us _______ example?
A. other B. another C. the other D. others
27. _______ enjoyable music! They both lost themselves in it.
A. What B. What a C. What an D. How
28. The sooner you start, the _______ you’ll finish doing your work.
A. quick B. quicker C. quickly D. more quickly
29. The patient had to have the operation, _______ she would die.A. or B. and C. so D. but
30. _______ the government has promised to improve road safety, little has been achieved so far.
A. Although B. If C. Unless D. Because
31. As Chinese citizens, we _______ be proud of who we are and take our responsibility.
A. can B. may C. need D. should
32. — _______ do you think this fine weather will last?
— Hard to say.
A. How long B. How fast C. How far D. How often
33. By ten o’clock yesterday morning, we _______ the job.
A. completed B. has completed C. had completed D. would complete
34. Please make sure all the mobile phones _______ off during the performance.
A. turn B. are turned C. turned D. were turned
35. Once you make a decision, you’d better _______ your mind.
A. don’t change B. not change C. not to change D. not changing
Ⅲ. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can be used only once.（将下
列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。）（共8分）
Real-Life Marvel (漫威) Heroes
A) feed B) characters C) horrible D) afford E) neighborhood
Marvel’s Hero Project is a show about teens and tweens with big hearts and big ideas. They re determined to
make the world a better place. Let’s met two of these young superheroes on the show — and their comic book (36)
_______.
Surprising Austin
Austin’s superhuman comic book hero has the power to create a rain shower to irrigate (灌溉) thirsty crops. Austin
doesn’t command the weather in real life, of course. But he does have a history of growing gardens-and helping his
community. When Austin was younger, he didn’t always have enough to eat. His family found it hard to (37) _______
food and clothes. And stores didn’t sell a lot of fresh foods. Austin found a creative way to solve the problem. He
planted some dried beans he had in his cupboard. Later, he added other crops. Soon he had a thriving garden full of
fruits and veggies. Austin wasn’t satisfied to just (38) _______ his own family, though. So he started a big (39)
_______ garden that brought in a healthy harvest for the whole community. Now his mission has grown. He’s
dedicated to ending world hunger.A) spread B) influence C) amazing D) prove E) fan
Marvelous Sidney
Sidney’s comic book hero is sent to magic lands to fight against an alien and a dragon. What’s his doorway to
these (40) _______ adventures? It’s (spoiler alert (剧透警告)!)...a book.
The real Sidney also knows that books can open doors. As a lifelong (41) _______ of reading, he started a club
called Books N Bros for African American boys. It has more than 250 members across the U.S. The club manages
to (42) _______ the joy of reading. But it gives members more than that. Reading is important in school and in life.
So joining Sidney’s crew of booklovers sets kids up for future success.
Austin and Sidney are just a few of the many inspiring young people seen in Marvel’s Hero Project. Their
stories (43) _______ you don’t have to be a superhuman. As Marvel puts it, they’re all “real kids making a real
difference”.
IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单的适当形式完成下
列句子，每空格限填一词）（共8分）
44. Do you know that twelve _______ is equal to one foot? (inch)
45. The 800-meter race is the _______ event in the afternoon. (four)
46. Catherine made _______ a cup of coffee and then enjoyed the music in the sofa. (she)
47. Keep the rules for the public. Be a polite _______. (visit)
48. All these interesting experiments can _______ our knowledge. (wide)
49. Mum laid the baby down _______ on the bed. (gentle)
50. He would rather be poor than get money in such a(n) _______ way. (honest)
51. Always remember that no one can _______ without working hard. (success)
V. Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。第52-57题。每空格限填一
词，第58题注意句首大写）（共14分）
52. The low temperature froze my flowers last night.（改为一般疑问句）
_______ the low temperature _______ your flowers last night?
53. The girl beside me is a volunteer for our community.（对划线部分提问）
_______ _______ is a volunteer for our community?
54. He has hardly touched the bal1 all game.（改为反意疑问句）
He has hardly touched the ball all game, _______ _______?
55. Could you tell me? Where can I change paper money into coins?（合并为一句）
Could you tell me where _______ _______ change paper money into coins?56. He put the used batteries into the green bin just now.（改为被动语态）
The used batteries _______ _______ into the green bin just now.
57. My father will leave for Beijing to attend an important conference.（保持句意基本不变）
My father will _______ _______ for Beijing to attend an important conference.
58. a big dinner, last weekend, at home, eating out, we, instead of, cooked（连词成句）
____________________________________________________________________.
Part 3 Reading and Writing （第三部分 读写）
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）
Mapping out the future
Last summer, my parents and I took a drive to another state. Before we started on our road trip, we packed up
the car with snacks, water, and music. Thankfully, we also packed our GPS. A few hours into the trip, we took a
wrong turn. But our trusty GPS pulled up a map of the area and got us back on track in no time. It made me wonder:
Who creates maps in the first place? After some searching online, I learned that the people responsible for mapping
out roads, mountains, oceans, and other places around the world are called cartographers. I did some reading about
the career. Here’s what I found:
What does a cartographer do?
Cartographers, also called mapmakers, study and interpret (诠释) geographic information. They use this
information to make detailed maps of places around the globe. Some of these maps are digital. They are often used
in GPS systems. Other maps are printed in books. To do their work, cartographers put together information from
many different places. They also use ground surveys. Some do ground surveys themselves. Most cartographers,
however, rely on surveyors for this important information. Surveyors collect information for mapmaking. They
measure land, air space, and water areas.
What does it take to be a cartographer?
Most cartographers have a bachelor’s (学士) degree. The degree might be in cartography, geography, or
something similar. Students who are interested in becoming cartographers should learn as much as they can about
geography. It also helps to take courses in maths and computer science.
With the rise of computer-based tools such as GPS systems, cartographers need stronger computer skills than
they did in the past.
How much do cartographers make?
The average yearly salary for cartographers is $54,000. The lowest 10 percent earns less than $32,000. The top10 percent earns more than $92,000.
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In the U.S., job opportunities for cartographers are expected to grow. This is due to the increasing use of maps
in the armed forces. Also, digital maps have increasingly become a main part of many GPS systems and Web sites.
Based on what I’ve read about cartographers, I’d say that their work is very important to a lot of people. Next
time a map keeps me from getting lost, I’ll be sure to thank a cartographer!
59. In Para 1, the author included his experience in order to _______________.
A. prove that a GPS is only needed when driving to another place
B. show that it is important to pack snacks for a trip
C. provide a reason why a mapmaker’s work is important
D. show that the GPS is not always reliable
60. The author talked about cartographers from ____________ aspects.
A. three B. four C. five D. six
61. Surveyors can do all these following things except ______________.
A. do ground surveys B. collect information
C. do some mapping D. do some measuring
62. Elizabeth begins working as a cartographer with a starting salary of $34,000. Every year, her salary increases by
$1,500. If she continues in this position, her salary will be ______________ for her 12th year of work.
A. of the lowest 10 percent B. of the top 10 percent
C. of average D. below average
63. What best fits the blank?
A. Will more cartographers be needed? B. Will the cartographers be replaced by robots?
C. Why is it hard for cartographers to find jobs? D. Why do cartographers make different maps?
64. The article would be most useful as a source for a student research project on _______________.
A. influential jobs for computermen B. career possibilities for people who dislike maths
C. famous explorers and mapmakers D. career choosing for people interested in geography
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文）（12
分）
Bored No More
Most people are spending their time at home these days. Are you (65) _________ things to do? Well, we’ve put
together a guide to some fun, at-home activities. Check it out!Checking in with your friends and family. A lot of people are separated (分开的) from friends and family
right now. But there are plenty of ways to stay (66) _________. You can text, call, or instant message. If you’re able
to, you can even have a video chat.
Taking a (67) _________. You don’t have to go anywhere to travel the globe. Want to see the Great Wall of
China or some Alaskan glaciers? How about the Louvre Museum in Paris? You can find virtual (虚拟的) tours of
all these locales and many more. And for a full menu of travel, adventure, science, and art, check out Google
Arts&Culture. I’ll give you virtual experiences from around the world.
Cooking. One of the most (68) _________ parts of cooking is the preparation of ingredients. That’s why so
many people stay away from cooking. But there are basic cooking skills that you need to know to cut down the
preparation time. When it comes lo cooking, whatever you need to know can be found on the Internet. The result of
mastering these skills? Healthy home cooked meals in a fraction of the time.
Baking. Compared to cooking, baking cakes and cookies do not usually have the time pressure of having to be
ready for a meal time. It is a great activity that you can do at your own time and even involve the kids at home. Get
the kids to join in by tasking them to create their own cookie shapes and it is a great way to use up some of the
unlimited (69) _________ they have.
Writing a letter. Today, most of us get in touch by texting or sending e-mails. But letter writing used to be a
big thing. Why not give it a try? If you have friends and family members that you’re not able to see in person, surprise
them by writing a letter. Put it in the mail. You may even get a letter (70) _________!
Have you come up with interesting ways to spend your time at home? Why not share your ideas with your
friends?
65. A. complaining about B. dealing with C. taking charge of D. running out of
66. A. connected B. noticed C. focused D. organized
67. A. shower B. seat C. trip D. photo
68. A. frightening B. surprising C. satisfying D. amusing
69. A. luck B. energy C. resources D. chances
70. A. after all B. above all C. in return D. for free
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，使其内容通
顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）（14分）
Tourism has become a huge industry. Tourists make millions of foreign trips a year, twice as (71)m__________ as
20 years ago. It’s now the largest employer on Earth. Clearly, it can do great good, but it can also do great damage.
It’s true that tourism has brought benefits to many areas of the world that were very poor. However, mass tourismalso has some bad (72)e__________. Local culture and customs change as more tourists arrive. Too much tourism
damages the environment. And more and more tourists are behaving badly.
Complaints from local people are growing. In cities such as Barcelona or Venice residents say that too many
tourists arrive on cruise ships (游轮). As a result, town centres are overcrowded. They tell stories about
(72)n__________ parties that keep people awake all night. In famous beauty spots, where tourist money was
welcomed, people are now worried about the damage tourists do to the environment.
Of course, many tourists enjoy the benefits of tourism in a responsible way. They choose holidays that support
the local economy and they respect the local culture and the environment. Environmentally friendly tourism, or eco-
tourism, is becoming more (74)p__________.
Responsible tourist behaviour is necessary, but it isn’t enough to solve the problem. Many people now believe
that governments should control how many visitors enter their country. They believe they should (75)l__________
the number of cruise ships that use their ports and should not allow too many hotel developments.
(76)U__________, governments are in a difficult situation. Tourism brings in a lot of money and this helps them
(77)i__________ life for the local people. However, some governments are beginning to understand that too much
tourism can be bad for the local population and the environment. They’ve taken some measures to promote
environmentally friendly tourism. There may still be hope.
D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（12分）
Eat Your Schoolwork!
At a farmers’ market in Las Vegas, the tables have been turned. Here, the students do the teaching.
“This is a summer squash,” one student explained to a shopper. “This is an Armenian cucumber.”
“It’s technically a melon,” his classmate said.
All the students were working at the outdoor market in 2019. They were selling food they grew themselves. The
pride they felt was clear.
All these young gardeners are part of their school district’s Outdoor Garden Classroom Program. Students from
more than 100 schools around Las Vegas have their own gardens. There they get their hands dirty while they learn.
Twice a year, they also harvest and sell their “schoolwork” at the Giant Student Farmers’ Market. It is known to be
the largest student-run farmers’ market in the country.
The program has grown since it began in 2013. Students work in teams with the support of their teachers. They
take responsibility for all the different steps. Team members research what can grow in their climate. Then they
discuss and plan their garden beds. They plant seeds, pluck weeds (除草), and water their crops. Some schools also
have small orchards of fruit trees.When the time is ripe, students harvest the fruits (and vegetables) of their labors. The produce is then prepared
for eating or selling. Students manage the business end, too. They handle the money at the farmers’ market. They
also plan how to spend the money they make. All earnings are plowed back (再投资) into the gardening program.
Sometimes students carry some of the harvest home to share with their families.
School gardens also provide food for thought in classrooms. Science lessons may cover the biology of plants.
Students study the nutrition of the foods they grow. Maths and measurements become tools for planning garden fields.
In fact, studies have shown that garden programs help improve student achievement.
The Outdoor Garden Classroom Program has also built relationships with the surrounding community. Local
volunteers visit schools to share their expert knowledge. Business leaders teach students about managing a business.
Schools even invite area chefs (厨师) to show simple recipes made with school-grown ingredients.
From planning and planting to harvest and market, school gardens offer valuable learning experiences as well
as fun. Young gardeners get a chance to practice skills that will serve them all their lives.
78. The Giant Student Farmers’ Market is the largest student-run farmers’ market in the country, isn’t it?
79. When was the Outdoor Garden Classroom Program created?
80. How did the students feel when they worked at the outdoor market?
81. What’s the first step students do in this program?
82. Who helps the students in this program?
83. What can the students learn from Outdoor Garden Classroom Program? (List at least 3 points)
VII. Writing（作文）（共20分）
84. Write at least 60 words on the given situation.（根据所给情境写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不
占格。）
美国拉斯维加斯的不少学生参加了户外花园教室项目，在活动中收获了很多。你在校内外参加过什么
有趣有益的项目，并给你留下了深刻的映像。请以“Making learning fun (乐中学)”为题，分享你的经历或感想。
（注意：1. 短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名等个人信息，否则不予评分。
2. 照抄阅读语篇不得分。）
