九年级第一学期第二次月考英语试题
一、听力测试(共25小题; 1-20小题，每小题1分；21-25小题，每小题2分; 总计30分；每小题约有8秒钟的答题时间)
（一）录音中有五个句子，每个句子听两遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。(5分）
1. A. Of course not. B. Yes, I’d love to. C. That’s all right.
2. A. That’s nothing. B. I’m sorry to hear that. C. Congratulations.
3. A. With pleasure. B. I have no time. C. I can’t carry it.
4. A. OK, I will. B. Yes, I do. C. Sorry, I won’t.
5. A. Of course not. B. Yes, I would. C. No, I will.
（二）录音中有三个句子，每个句子对应一幅图片，每个句子听两遍，然后选择与句子内容相对应的图片。（3分）
6. ___________ 7. _____________ 8.___________
A B C
（三）录音中五组对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。（5分）
9. What’s the weather like now
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
10. What will the girl do tonight
A. Take a walk. B. Do some housework. C. Do her homework.
11. Why does Nancy often watch English movies
A. To work in England one day. B. To improve her English.
C. To study in England in the future.
12. How long did the woman’s holiday last
A. For two days. B. For five days. C. For seven days.
13. Whose books does Mrs. Green like to read online
A. Some foreign writers’. B. Some old writers’. C. Some young writers’.
（四）录音中有一段长对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。（4分）
14. Who answered the phone
A. Tony. B. Mr. White. C. Maria.
15. Where did Tony go
A. To the store. B. To the cinema. C. To the school.
16. When will they meet
A. At 7:20. B. At 7:00. C. At 6:40.
17. What should Tony take to the cinema
A. The movie tickets. B. Some money. C. Some water and snacks.
（五）录音中有三小段独白，听独白两遍后，根据独白内容，将信息配对。（3分）
18. Tom A. has to go home after school at once
19. Jim B. must study hard at school and do homework carefully
20. Jenny C. cleans the room and keeps the room tidy
（六）听力填表（共5小题；录音播放前，你有20秒钟的读题时间）（10分）
录音中有一段短文，听短文两遍后，请根据表格内容提示，记录相关信息，完成表格 (每空一词)。
Sunny Cafe
Place It’s in (21)____________of the Sunny Middle School.
The food You can enjoy coffee from different (22)____________.
Opening time From 8: 00 in the morning to 10: 00 in the (23)__________ every day.
The price And our price is very (24)________. A cup of coffee is only 6 yuan.
Our (25)_________________ number is 3671536 .
二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，计50分）
阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C、D 中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A
One day a poor farmer was taking a bag of rice to a town. Suddenly the bag fell off his horse on the road. He didn’t know what to do about it because it was too heavy for him to lift by himself. He only hoped that somebody would soon pass by and help him. Just at this moment a man riding a horse came up to him. But the farmer was very disappointed when he saw who he was. It was the great man living nearby. The farmer had hoped to ask another farmer or a poor man like him.
But to his surprise, the great man got off his horse as soon as he came near. He said to the farmer, “I see you need help, friend. How good it is that I’m here just at the right time.” Then he took one end of the bag, and the farmer took the other. They together lifted and put it on the horse. “Sir,” asked the farmer, “how can I pay you ” “It’s quite easy,” the great man answered with a smile, “Wherever you see anyone else in trouble, do the same for him.”
26. What happened when the farmer went to the town
A. The horse was ill. B. His horse’s leg was hurt.
C. The bag fell off his horse. D. The farmer lost his bag.
27. The farmer couldn’t lift the bag onto the horse by himself because __________.
A. the bag was broken B. the horse went away
C. the farmer was too old D. the bag was too heavy for him to lift
28. Why was the farmer very disappointed when he saw the great man
A. Because he thought the great man couldn’t help him.
B. Because he thought the great man couldn’t see him.
C. Because he thought the great man could take away his bag.
D. Because he thought the great man could take away his horse.
29. Who helped the farmer
A. Another farmer. B. The great man.
C. A poor man like him. D. A friend of the farmer’s.
30. According to the passage, if you see someone in trouble, what will you do
A. I’ll volunteer to help him or her.
B. I’ll give some help if I know him or her.
C. I won’t give any help unless he or she pays me money.
D. I’ll go away as soon as possible because I don’t want any trouble.
B
AI (人工智能) makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see the amazing AI.
Cool driverless bus A bus door opens and you get on. Wait, where is the driver Here is a new kind of driverless bus called Apolong. It can seat 14 people and doesn’t need a driver. The bus follows traffic rules. It stops every time it sees a stop light. Your close friend Hi, everyone. I’m Xiaoice, a chatbot (聊天机器人). I speak like a 17-year-old girl. If you feel lonely, you can talk with me. I’m good at singing, writing poems and telling stories. I want to be your friend!
World’s first AI anchor Hey, look! The famous Chinese anchor (主播) Qiu Hao is reporting the news for us. But, is “he” really Qiu Hao The answer is “not”. This is the world’s first AI anchor. It looks and speaks just like a real person. It speaks both Chinese and English, It can work 24 hours without any mistakes. The AI anchor joins Xinhua’s reporting team. You might see it on TV soon. Popular AI artist This beautiful painting was at an auction (拍卖) in 2018. It sold for about 3,000,000 yuan! But it is not a work by a famous painter, such as Vincent van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created the AI. The AI artist studied over 15,000 paintings. In this way, it learned to paint. Now it is among the most popular artists in the world.
31. The fact about Apolong is that .
A. there is a driver in it B. the door is opened by the passenger
C. there are 24 seats in it D. it stops every time it sees a stop light
32. Xiaoice CAN’T .
A. go out to play with you B. talk with you if you feel lonely
C. be your friend D. sing, write poems or tell stories
33. The painting is .
A. a work painted by Vincent van Gogh
B. worth about 3,000,000 yuan at an auction
C. studied by three French artists over 15,000 times
D. among the most beautiful paintings in the world
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Xiaoice is a l7-year-old girl.
B. The AI anchor can only speak English.
C. The AI anchor can work 24 hours without mistakes.
D. The AI artist is one of the most popular artists in China.
35. We can probably see the passage in .
A. News B. Advertisements C. Science D. Stories
C
In 1995, the UNESCO's General Conference held in Paris designated the World Book Day on April 23 to say thanks to books and writers worldwide and to invite everyone to be a lifelong reader.
The following reading list consists of 5 books, 3 in English and the others in Chinese, about China and Chinese culture.
1.Insights into Chinese Culture（《中国文化读本》）
As an overview of Chinese culture, this book shows many ways of Chinese culture. They include Chinese customs, scenic spots (风景名胜), science and technology, folk art, literature and international cultural exchanges. Many people consider it as a perfect start for anyone who wants to learn about China.
2.Quotations from Confucius(《孔子语录》)
This book keeps most of the words and thoughts from Confucius, who is the greatest educator and thinker in history. People around the world think Confucius's teaching ideas and philosophy are still working in today's education.
3.Chinese Folk Art series(《中国民间艺术》系列读本)
Published by Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, each book focuses on one folk art, such as paper cutting, clothing and Chinese New Year pictures. Readers can enjoy the beautiful photos while learning the history and development of each art.
4.Chinese Characters(《中国汉字》)
This book offers us a main introduction about the wonderful culture of Chinese characters. Learning the most difficult language in the world can be very interesting with enough examples.
5.Symbols of China(《中国符号》)
Taking a special way to explain Chinese culture, this book chooses over a hundred cultural symbols and tell the story behind every one of them. Like a hundred small mirrors, these symbols show the value of traditional Chinese culture.
36. What is not included in Insights into Chinese Culture
A. Scenic spots. B. Paper cutting.
C.Chinese customs. D. Science and technology.
37. Which book is a perfect start for those who want to learn about China
A.Insights into Chinese Culture. B. Chinese Characters.
C.Quotations from Confucius. D. Symbols of China.
38.What is Quotations from Confucius about
A.The life of Confucius. B. Confucius's educational stories
C.The influence of Confucius in China D. The words and thoughts from Confucius
39.Which is TRUE according to the passage
A. April 23 is called the World Book Day.
B. Chinese Characters aims to tell stories.
C. The five books are all written in Chinese.
D. Symbols of China shows Chinese modern culture.
40. We can read the passage from _________.
A. an instruction B.a storybook C.a newspaper D. a guide book
D
Qian Xuesen was born in Shanghai on December 11, 1911. He is known as “the father of China's space program”and “the king of the rocket”.
When he was 24 years old, Qian went to America for further study. After graduation, he worked in America for a few years, where his working conditions were better. In the early 1950s, he heard New China had been founded(成立)and decided not to stay in America any longer.He succeeded in coming back to his motherland in 1955 though the American government tried to stop him.
In 1956, Qian Xuesen suggested setting up a special organization, which later became the leading organization for China's rocket and air travel programs. In June 1964, China successfully created its first medium rocket. Qian also played an important role in developing China's first man-made satellite(卫星).On April 24，1970，“Dongfanghong-I”was successfully sent into the air.
In 1964, a young man wrote Qian Xuesen a letter and pointed out a mistake in his published article. Qian immediately answered the letter and encouraged the young man to write an article about the mistake.
Zhu Yilin, who was said to be the last student of Qian Xuesen, once said, “I learned a lot of professional knowledge as well as the spirit and attitude that a scientist should have from Mr Qian, especially his deep love for the motherland, Without that, he couldn't have helped to develop science and technology when New China was badly in need of scientists for its development, Without that, he would not have made the great contribution(贡献) to industry in the late 1950s and early 1960s when conditions in China were too hard.”Mr Qian has been dead for eleven years, but he will live in the memory of Chinese people forever.
41.Why did Qian Xuesen go to America when he was young
A.To find a new job. B. To receive further study.
C.To meet with his parents. D.To find better working conditions.
42.When was China's first medium rocket created
A.In 1955. B.In 1956. C.In 1964. D.In 1970.
43.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us
A.The way Qian Xuesen tried to return to China.
B.The reason why a special organization was set up.
C.The role Qian Xuesen played in making the satellite.
D.The contribution Qian Xuesen had made to China
44.In Zhu Yilin's opinion, what made Qian Xuesen work hard for his motherland
A.His love for the motherland. B.His professional knowledge.
C.His working experience. D.His anger towards America.
45.We can learn from the passage that________________.
A.Qian was not welcome in America in the 1950s
B. the young man couldn't understand Qian's articles
C.New China was in great need of scientists like Qian
D.hard conditions made it easier to develop rocket industry
三、短文还原（共5空，每小题2分，计10分）
阅读短文，从短文下面方框中的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。
The winter vacation is coming. During the vacation, you can do what you like and prepare yourself for the future. You’ll enjoy this period of time with the help of the following suggestions.
Take exercise. After working hard for months, you must be bored. Taking exercise is the best way to get energy again. (46)____________. All kinds of exercise are good for your health.
(47)____________. You will live an independent life one day, so you should learn some necessary and useful skills such as washing clothes and cooking. (48)_____________.
Go travelling. The world is a book. Those who don’t travel only read one page. Travelling is so interesting. (49)____________ If not, do it at once! During the trip, you will have a chance to learn more knowledge. While learning about different cultures and customs, you will also make a lot of friends.
Enjoy time with family members. Family members play an important role in your life. They give you love, care and support(支持) all the time. (50)____________. You will find it great to stay with them, talking about dreams, hobbies or anything you like.
As long as you follow what is mentioned above, you will have a wonderful vacation.
A. Learn some basic life skills. B. Swimming and walking are perfect choices for you. C. Have you made your own travel plan D. Do you like reading in your free time E. Don’t forget to spare some time to get together with them. F. At the same time, you can help your parents with housework to show your thanks to them.
四、综合填空(共20空，每空1.5分，计30分)
A
阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从下面方框内所给11个词中选择10个意义相符的词，必要时进行词形变化，填入空白处，每空一词。
besides polite near year in however what kind well by but
John was a manager in a factory. He enjoyed running for exercise around the park when he was free.
One Sunday afternoon, after running as usual, John decided to go home and have a rest. Just then, he noticed an old woman standing (51)__________ the road. The old woman looked around worriedly. John went over and asked (52)__________ he could do for her. After a short talk, John came to know that she forgot her way home and got lost. (53)__________, she was very tired and hungry. John called the old woman’s son and then took her to the (54)__________ restaurant.
In the restaurant, John ordered food and drink for the old woman (55)__________. While eating, sometimes she carelessly sprinkled (撒) food and drink on the table and on her coat. Other customers felt disgusted (厌恶的) at this sight. (56)__________ John didn’t care about this. He stood up and cleaned the table from time to time (57)__________ silence.
It took the old woman some time to finish eating. After that, John paid the bill and they were ready to leave when the old woman’s son arrived. He held John’s hands and said, “Thanks to your help, my mother was treated (58)_______” “You’re welcome. She makes me remember my mom who died many (59)________ago. I did what a son should do”, said John. All the customers around were touched by John’s (60)________. They showed respect(尊敬) to him.
B
阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从方框内所给11个动词中选择10个意义相符的词，必要时进行词形变化 (可添加助动词或者情态动词)，填入空白处。
begin make forget invent read turn be name grow remember share
Before paper (61)________, people wrote or drew on materials such as bamboo, silk, animal hide, and wooden blocks. Writing materials were really expensive and few people learned (62)________. So few people wrote. This all changed, because of a man (63)________ Cai Lun.
Paper had already existed (存在) in China, but the process(过程) for producing it was difficult and the paper was of low quality(质量). Cai Lun (64)__________ to experiment(做实验） with many different materials and different ways (65)__________ those materials into paper. In the year 105, he (66)_______ paper from tree bark(树皮), bamboo, cloth rags(碎布), and fishing nets. His paper was stronger and cheaper than any paper that had been made before.
With Cai Lun’s method, Chinese culture (67)_______ more rapidly over the next several centuries. Because it was much easier (68)_______ ideas and more people learned to read. The use of paper spread abroad, helping other cultures record and spread their ideas.
Today, Cai Lun (69)________a national hero in China. And the whole world (70)__________ the clever Chinese papermaker forever.
五、阅读表达 (共5小题，每小题2分，计10分)
阅读短文，根据题目要求完成各小题。
Iceland(冰岛) is a northern European country with amazing natural beauty and oceans around. There are lots of volcanoes(火山). It has a short summer which lasts from June to August. The long winter starts from September and ends next May.
Summer in Iceland is a golden season for tourists. Every year, people from all over the world come here to see the beautiful sights and enjoy the exciting whale-seeing(观鲸).
In winter, when people in Iceland complete their daily work, they will have a lot of special activities to spend the long dark night. Skating, riding snow motorbikes and having parties can really make an exciting night. After all the fun, a hot bath must be the first choice to relax. There are also story telling activities for children, which can teach them to be strong and kind. The most popular stories are about Christmas in Iceland.
Because of a long cold winter, Iceland has a short growing season. Food problem was always a headache for Iceland in the past. It had to buy most of its food from other countries. Later, when farmers learned to use lights and underground heat to grow crops(庄稼) all year round in the greenhouse, things changed a lot.
Living in such a nice environment, most people in Iceland live a happy life. According to a survey about happiness made each year in Europe, Iceland is always among the top 3.
71. True or false.(“T”代表正确，“F”代表错误)
Summer in Iceland lasts from September to next May. ( )
72. How can people spend an exciting night in winter (最少两条)
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73.Why does Iceland have a short growing season
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74.Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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75. Give a proper title (题目) to the passage.
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六、书面表达 (计20分)
亲爱的同学,你喜欢阅读吗 在全民阅读活动中,我校定于4月23日为全校读书日。请你为我校拟定一则海报宣传读书日。字数:80-100。文章开头已给出,不计入总词数文中包含以下几点:
1.阅读很容易,不受时间、地点等限制。
2.阅读能给我们带来快乐。(如:能与智者为伴....)
3.阅读非常有用。(如:能帮我们解决生活中的难题····)
4.你有关阅读的做法或打算(1-2 点即可)。
参考词汇:open up，communicate...with..., improve， wisemen，knowledge...
要求:1)书写规范、工整,条理清晰。 2)不逐字翻译,可适当发挥。
3)文中不得出现真实人名、地名、校名等
Dear students ,
Reading is not only a good habit but an enjoyable thing. First, _________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
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