剑阁中学 2024 年秋季九年级半期考试
英 语 试 题
时间：120 分钟 满分：150分
第 I卷 (选择题，共 100 )
第一部分 听力（共两节，共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
第一节 听下面 5个句子。根据所听句子内容，选择与之搭配的图片。每个句子读两遍。
第二节 听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项
中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
( )6.What festival are they talking about
A. The Dragon Boat Festival.
B. B.The Spring Festival.
C.The Lantern Festival
( )7.Where did Mr.Brown use to live
A.In Shanghai. B.In Nanjing. C.In Beijing.
( )8.How does Lisa improve her writing
A.By asking her teacher for help.
B.Bywriting for school newspapers.
C.By keeping diaries every day.
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( )9.What is Kitty allowed to do at weekends
A.To play computer games.
B.To play together with her friends.
C.To see a film with her friends.
( )10.When did the man have his first invention
A.When he was sixteen years old.
B.When he was seventeen years old.
C.When he was eighteen years old.
第三节 听下面几段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项
中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 11至第 12两个小题。
( )11.What festival is coming
A.Father's Day. B.Mother's Day. C.Teachers'Day.
( )12.What will they buy
A.A tie. B.A T-shirt. C.A scarf.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13至第 15三个小题。
( )13.Where did Mike's uncle use to live
A.In Beijing. B.In Nanjing. C.In Tianjin.
( )14.How often does Mike visit his uncle now
A.Once a month. B.Once a year. C.Twice a year.
( )15.How will Mike go to Tianjin this weekend
A.By car. B.By train. C.By bus.
第四节 听下面一篇短文。短文后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选
出最佳答案。短文读两遍。
( )16.When will the festival be held
A.On May 5th. B.On May 12th. C.On May 15th.
( )17.Where will the big show be held
A.In the gym. B.In the school hall. C.In the playground.
( )18.What will the students do in the show
A.Read English poems. B.Sing Chinese songs. C.Play the piano.
( )19.Who will be invited to the show
A.All the students. B.All the friends C.All the teachers.
( )20.How many rules should students follow
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five.
第二部分：基础知识运用（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节：单项选择（共 10个小题，每小题 1分，满分 10分）
（ ）21．John is ________ European boy and he comes from Cambridge（剑桥）, ________
university that all students dreams of.
A．an, the B．a, an C．a, the
（ ）22．—We’ll soon be able to see the first homemade large passenger plane called the C919.
—________ exciting news it is! I take pride in it.
A．How B．What C．What an
（ ）23．—I wonder what is the meaning of “the rat race”.
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—You’d better ________ in the e-dictionary.
A．pick it up B．give it up C．look it up
（ ）24．The 20th CPC national congress (二十大), which ______ from October 16th to 22nd
in2022, is of great importance to China.
A．will be held B．is held C．was held
（ ）25．—Can you give me some advice on how to ________ my reading speed
—You can try to read word groups instead of word by word.
A．pronounce B．connect C．increase
（ ）26．He ________go out with his parents, but now he________ staying at home alone.
A．used to; used to B．used to; is used to C．was used to; is used to
（ ）27．—It’s very strange that ________ the houses are, ________ people want to buy them.
—Yes, I quite agree with you. Most of them even can’t afford them, but they still go on.
A．the more expensive; the more
B．the more expensive; the fewer
C．the less expensive; the more
（ ）28．—Do you believe that American flags are made ________ China
—Yes, I do. And you can see they are made ________ silk.
A．in; of B．in; from C．of; in
（ ）29．—The computer desk in the store is ________ expensive ________ I can’t afford it.
—Why not buy a second-hand one on the Internet
A．too; to B．so; that C．such; that
（ ）30．—Excuse me, could you please tell me ________
—At 4:30, in about ten minutes. You’d better hurry up.
A．when will the class meeting start
B．where the class meeting will start
C．when the class meeting will start
第二节：完形填空（共 20个小题，每小题 1分，满分 20分）
I used to be shy.I never put up my hand in class 31 the teacher called my
name.And I always chose to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this 32 after I joined a sports team.It began when a teacher suggested I try out
for the basketball team.At first I thought it was 33 crazy idea because I didn't have a
good sense of balance(平衡).But the teacher thought I should have a try.Then I agreed.
When I first started practicing,I didn't know_ 34 .Even worse,I knew 35 about the
rules of the game.Sometimes I shot at the wrong direction,and it made me feel really
36 !However,I didn't want to give up.
I practiced and practiced.Soon I knew the rules and the moves.Being part of the
basketball team 37 exciting.I also made 38 in the process.They respected(尊重)my
hard work and encouraged me 39 a better player.I never had so much fun.
More importantly,I have never hidden at the back of theclassroom and have been active
in class since then.Now I have more confidence in 40 and I'm glad I have changed.
( )31.A.if B.unless C.when D.or
( )32.A.change B.changes C.changed D.have changed
( )33.A.a B,an C.the D./
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( )34.A.when I should do B.when should I do
C.what should I do D.what I should do
( )35.A.anything B.everything C.something D.nothing
( )36.A.stupid B.stupidly C.excited D.excitedly
( )37.A.are B.is C.were D.was
( )38.A.friend B.friends C.rule D.rules
( )39.A.act B.to act C.to be D.be
( )40.A.my B.mine C.I D.myself
Karl Marx was born in Germany on May 5th,1818. 41 he was a child,he was forced to
leave his country again and again.He lived in Belgium,the UK and some other 42 .
His mother tongue was German and at school he learned French and English,but he felt his
English was 43 .So he made up his mind to improve his English.He began to work 44 at
it.He made so much 45 that he could soon read English newspapers and write English articles.
However,there were two things that he thought were toodifficult for him—the grammar and
some of the idioms(习语 ).He often 46 himself by saying“If I keep on 47 ,I'll make even
greater progress.”At the same time,his close friend,Engels,often wrote to praise(称赞)him for his
hard work inlearning English.
In one of Marx's books,he gave people who were learning aforeign language some 48 on
how to learn it well.He said a foreign language was 49 for a person to have a better future.He
said a person should translate every word he/she heard into theforeign language he/she was
learning.If he/she could do this,it would be 50 for him/her to use the language freely.
( )41.A.When B.Before C.After D.While
( )42.A.farms B.factories C.schools D.countries
( )43.A.different B.boring C.strange D.poor
( )44.A.fast B.hard C.early D.late
( )45.A.progress B.mistakes C.decisions D.plans
( )46.A.protected B.encouraged C.searched D.introduced
( )47.A,trying B.failing C.succeeding D.teaching
( )48.A.examples B.meanings C.money D.advice
( )49.A.unusual B.necessary C.certain D.simple
( )50.A.clear B,brave C.possible D.fit
第三部分、阅读理解(共２０小题，每小题２分，共４０分)
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Are you interested in Chinese traditional arts Do you want to learn how to make them by
hand If so, come and join our clubs this weekend in our school.
Sky Lantern Club
Sky Lanterns are made of bamboo and covered with paper. They were first used to ask for
help when people were in trouble. Today, they are used to show happiness and good wishes.
Time: Saturday 8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Price: 320/term (Materials: 50)
Place: Building 3; Room 501
Chinese Knot Club
Chinese Knots are usually made of red and yellow ropes (绳子). They are used to express
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good wishes, including happiness, love, peace and so on.
Time: Sunday 2:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
Price: 350/term (Materials: 20)
Place: Building 3; Room 603
Paper Cutting Club
Paper Cutting turns a simple thing like a piece of paper into a beautiful piece of art. Pictures
about flowers, animals and so on are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of good wishes
and good luck.
Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Price: 300/term (Materials: 10)
Place: Building 3; Room 502
Two persons, 5% off, materials free; Three persons or more, 10% off, materials free
51．What are Sky Lanterns made of
A．Clay and paper. B．Bamboo and paper. C．Red and yellow ropes.
52．Which club can Mary join if she is only free on Sunday afternoon
A．Sky Lantern Club. B．Chinese Knot Club. C．Paper Cutting Club.
53．If Anna, with two of her classmates, joins Paper Cutting Club, how much should they pay in
total
A． 810. B． 840. C． 930.
54．What do these Chinese traditional arts have in common
A．They are all made by machine.
B．They are all used to ask for help.
C．They are all symbols of good wishes.
55.What is the purpose of the writer
A．To introduce three clubs.
B．To ask people to join the clubs.
C．To ask people to learn Chinese traditional arts.
B
Asking for directions is the first thing we do when we arrive in a new place,or even when we
are just trying to find a place.Knowing how to ask for directions can make our life much easier!
Use greetings(问候语 )and polite expressions.Starting the conversation with a greeting is
necessary.If you want to get a nice answer,begin by saying“Hello”first.And some words
like“may”,“can”and“could”will help you express yourself better.
Accumulate(积累)your words.You should know the basic(基本的)words when asking for
directions.It may be useful to remember some famous places.Then try to use the right words
when asking for a direction.
Get to know the transportation system(交通系统).Sometimes,it can happen that you are still
far from your destination.Which kind of public transportation should you choose You might
ask like this,“Is it far Do I need to take the bus or the subway there ”
Don't be afraid of using symbols.Every city in the world has its own symbols.You can
decrease search time if you know what the most important symbols are in the city.Your
destination might be around the symbols.
Don't be too shy to ask.Leam to relax if you get lost somewhere.We all do that now and
then,especially when visiting a new city.But always make sure you can ask others for help!
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( )56.Which of the following expressions may NOT help you when asking for directions
A.May I ask... B.Can I know... C.Tell me... D.Could you please...
( )57.How many ways does the writer give in the passage
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.
( )58.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A.It's necessary to express yourself better when asking for a direction.
B.Knowing some famous places is useful when asking for adirection.
C.Sometimes you have to use the public transportation in a new city.
D.Most people usually feel so shy that they never ask for directions.
( )59.What should you do if you get lost in a new city according to the passage
A.Call the police. B.Ask people for help.
C.Be afraid. D.Call my family.
( )60.What's the best title for the passage
A.How to Ask for Directions B.Why We Should Ask for Directions
C.When to Ask for Directions D.The Importance of Asking for Directions
C
Making invisible ink(隐形墨水)is a lot of fun.All you need is some common objects.
What you’ll need:
·Half a lemon ·Water ·Spoon ·Bowl
·White paper ·Cotton bud(棉签) ·Light bulb
Instructions:
1.Squeeze(挤)some lemon juice into the bowl and add a few drops of water.
2.Mix the water and lemon juice with the spoon.
3.Put the cotton bud into the mixture(混合液)and write a message onto the white paper.
4.Wait for the juice to dry and it becomes completely invisible.
5.When you are ready to read your secret message or show it to someone else,heat the paper
by holding it close to a light bulb.
What's happening
Lemon juice turms brown when heated.Putting some water in the lemon juice makes it very
hard to notice when you put it on the paper.Other things which work in the same way include
orange juice,honey,milk,onion juice and even more.
( )61.What material don’t we need
A. A lemon. B. Water C. A knife D. A piece of paper
( )62.What is the cotton bud for
A.Squeezing the lemon. B.Adding some water.
C.Mixing the water and juice. D.Writing something.
( )63.How can you make the secret message appear
A.By waiting for some time. B.By reading it aloud.
C.By heating the paper. D.By holding it high.
( )64.Which works in the same way as lemon juice
A.Milk. B.Water. C.A spoon. D.A bowl
( )65.Which shows the correct order of theinformation in this passage
A.Materials→Steps→Reasons B.Reasons→Steps→Materials
C.Materials→Reasons→Steps D.Steps→Materials→Reasons
D
How can I become a better person This question has been in my head for long.As
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students,we spend most of our time studying.I know that learning at school makes us better
persons,but I always dream of doing more.
Last year,I got to know a group of autistic(患自闭症的 )children.We called them“the
snails”.It was hard to communicate with them at first,because they wouldn't like to.After a
two-week training course,I became more skilled and got closer to them day by day.I also got
much pleasure when playing with them.What's more,I found that every one of“the snails”had his
or her own talent.And their colorful pictures on the wall caught my special attention,though it
was difficult to tell what they were trying to express.
Deeply moved by their pictures,I decided to hold a charity sale.We walked on the busy
street,selling their creative pictures.60 pictures were sold that day.People thought their pictures
were full of imagination.
Back to the question about how to become a better person,I think I'm lucky enough to get
my own answer.
( )66.From Paragraph 2,we know the training course was very__________.
A.useful B.relaxing C.expensive D.moving
( )67.What does the underlined word“express”mean inChinese
A.回避 B.反驳 C.表达 D.忽略
( )68.What did the author think of the pictures on the wall
A.Easy to understand. B.Difficult to draw.
C.Easy to draw. D.Creative and colourful.
( )69.The author's answer to the question“How can I becomea better person ”may be“_".
A.By selling pictures B.By helping others
C.By studying hard D.By expressing myself
( )70.The correct structure(结构)of the passage is .(P=Paragraph)
非选择题（50 分）
第一节，短文填空(共 10小题，每小题１.５分，共 15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容。
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.Of all the legends(传
说)about it, 71 (famous)one is about Qu Yuan.Qu was a poet of the State of Chu.He
was veryfaithful to his state.When he realized that his state was becoming weaker 72
weaker,he felt heartbroken.On the fifth day of thefifth lunar month in 278 BC,Qu threw 73
(he)into the Miluo River and died for his homeland.People who lived near the river rushed into
their boats 74 (search)for him.They threw zongzi and other food into the river to keep
fish 75 eating Qu's body.
To remember Qu,the customs of holding dragon boat races and 76 （throw）into
the river on that day were passed down,and people 77 (name)the holiday the DragonBoat
Festival.In 2009,the Dragon Boat Festival became China's 78 (one)festival to be
recognized as the world's intangiblecultural heritage(非物质文化遗产).
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In Qu's hometown,a dragon boat race is 79 (real)welcome every year during the
festival.Dragon boat racing,in fact,has developed from a local activity into 80 international
sporting event.China's dragon boats have“rowed”throughout the world.
第二节、任务型阅读，根据短文内容，完成图表中所缺信息。（每小题２分，共１０分，每空
限填一词）
Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. It’s time we spend with family members,
giving gifts to each other and eating plenty of delicious food. However, at the same time it can
also be a nervous time. You have to spend much time and money planing and buying presents for
everyone. You need to clean the rooms or even clear some of them out and put up the Christmas
tree, the decorations and the balloons. And you have to communicate with your friends and
relatives whom you perhaps wouldn’t usually spend so much time with. So what can we do to
deal with these things to enjoy the happy season to the fullest
Usually, you have to face the busy shops to do your Christmas shopping during this holiday.
That can make you stressed out. Ｙou can buy your presents on the Internet, which means that
you can find anything you can think of, and you can do it in your living room. It’s much cheaper,
so you can save money.
Did you once drink more than usual, eat cakes you didn’t want or do something else which
leave you feeling tired Remember that it’s your right to enjoy Christmas the way you want to
and that you should take no notice of those who tell you that you’re not being Christmassy.
Finally, you’d better have low expectations (期望 ). If your expectations are high, you will
make yourself upset. Don’t let yourself be pressured (迫使) into making the Christmas perfect.
So, just be satisfied to have a pleasant evening with your family and let what happens happen.
81_________ to solve Christmas
Introduction Christmas is a happy family time but it also make us 82 __________ .
We have to spend much time 83 for the holiday and communicating
Causes
with friends and relatives.
◆ Do shopping 85 , such as doing Christmas shopping online in
advance.
84._______
◆ Learn to refuse and spend Christmas in your own way.
◆ Don’t expect too much .
七、书面表达(共 25分)
假设你叫李华，你的笔友 Tony写信询问你进入初中以来的变化以及课余活动情况。请
根据要点提示完成回信，适当补充内容和细节。
要点提示： 1.外貌和性格的变化；
2.初中学习的变化(学科变多、更难……);
3.课余活动(喜欢和朋友一起运动、看电影……)。
Dear Tony,
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