陕西省西安交通大学附属中学分校2022-2023学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语试题（含答案）

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陕西省西安交通大学附属中学2022-2023学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语试题

听力略
第二部分（笔试共95分）
II.单项选择（共15小题，计15分）
本题共有15个小题，请从每个小题的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。

21. --- How nice the fish tastes! Could you tell me who taught you to cook it?
--- To be honest, I learnt it ________watching TV.
A.by
B.on
C. to
D. for
22. Xi'an is famous _________ its long history.
A.as
B.for
C.of
D. in
23. ---Are you going to Beijing for the holiday next week?
--- Yes. But I haven't got the air tickets and don't know ___________we will leave.
A.how
B. where
C.when
D.what
24. ---Some Chinese government officers have turned into live streamers（网络主播）.
---Yes. They are trying their best to help local farmers to _________ product sales.
A.collect
B.create
C.repeat
D. increase
25. It's important _________ masks (口罩) in public places during the COVID-19 period.
A. for us to wear
B. for us wearing
C.of us to wear
D.of us wearing
26. When you come across new words in reading, it is not a good idea to ________in a dictionary at once.
A. pick them up
B.put them up
C.give them up
D.look them up
27. Every summer, our teachers warn us _________ in the river because it is dangerous.
A. not swim
B. don't swim
C. not to swim
D. to not swim
28. Though Michael Jackson _________ for many years, we still remember his crazy music.
A. has dead
B. has been dead
C. died
D. has died
29. --- Does my question sound ______enough?
---I don't think so. You can ask questions more ______ by using "could" instead of"can"
A. politely; politely
B. politely; polite
C.polite;politely
D. polite; polite
30. Mr. Green ______ to sing an English song at the English festival every year.
A. invites
B. is invited
C.invited
D. was invited
31. _______ wonderful report he wrote!
A. What a
B.What
C.How
D. How a
32. The number of people who were invited_____ fifty, but a number of them ____ absent for different reasons.
A. were; was
B.was;was
C.was;were
D. were; were
33. --- Some students ______ breakfast in the morning.
--- It is an unhealthy habit. They must change it.
A.have always
B. always have
C. have seldom
D. seldom have
34. There is a new pair of shoes of yours lying under your bed. Go and ▁___ them here on the shelf.
A. lay
B. lie
C. laid
D. lied
35. ---Do you know ______yesterday?
---Yes. He went for the boat race.
A. why didn't Peter go to school
B. why doesn't Peter go to school

C. why Peter didn't go to school
D. why Peter doesn't go to school


IV.完形填空（共10小题，计10分）
阅读下面短文，理解大意，从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
Jack was a hard-working student when young but he had some big problems. He used to be shy before his classmates. So he had ___36__ friends at school. Bob was a new student in his class. All the students were soon familiar (熟悉的) with him and got on well with him __37 ___Jack.
One day,some boys put some money into Jack's bag and Bob pretended (假装)to have ___38__ his money. Of course, they found the money in ___39____ bag at last.
Jack was shameful ___40___ he could not say anything about it. Soon his classmates called him a thief and ____41____ him in the school. His teachers also __42____ that and called his parents to the school, too. Bob realized that the situation became worse than he thought. So he stood out and helped Jack make everything ___43___ and he said sorry to Jack.
From that day, Jack and Bob __44__ good friends. Bob often took Jack to take part in many activities and Jack became outgoing. Bob was weak in English and Jack often helped him ____45__ it. Now Jack became the monitor in his class, and he had more friends. He enjoyed the nice friendship and the school life.


36.A.many
B.few
C.old
D.new
37. A. against
B.like
C.except
D. for
38. A. lost
B.wasted
C.found
D. made
39. A. your
B.their
C.Bob's
D. Jack's
40.A. but
B.if
C.or
D.unless
41. A. agreed with
B. laughed at
C.talked with
D. depended on
42. A. allowed
B.faced
C. developed
D. believed
43.A.clear
B.easy
C.hard
D. wonderful
44. A. greeted
B.met
C.became
D. loved
45. A. to
B. in
C.by
D.with


第一节 ：阅读下面A、B、C三篇短文，从所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所合句子的一个最佳答案。（共15小题，计15分）
A

Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. It can make you confident when you are studying. But unluckily, most students don't know how to take notes.
*Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that's great. You can copy them or write down the most important facts of all in class. Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may pay attention to lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may say something important again and again.
*Ask. Don't be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you miss. If your teacher speaks too fast and you can't follow what he is saying, you can ask him after class.
*Compare. Comparing your notes with your classmates' can be good for your learning. It can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes.
*Organize. Note-taking also needs organization. Keep notes for each subject in one notebook, so that you can find everything easily when a test comes.
*Good note-taking takes time.If you decide to recopy your notes every evening, you'll surely have less time to watch TV. But you'll save time in the coming test.

46. There arc_________.main points about note-taking in this passage.
A.4 B.5 C.6 D.7
47. What should you write down in your notebook in class?
A. Every word the teachers say. B. Lots of dates and numbers.
C. The most important facts. D. Some important mistakes.
48. In which part of a magazine can you probably read the passage?
A. Sports. B. Study. C.Health. D.Nature.
B

"Did you go skating a lot last year?" I asked. Jen shook her head and looked at me. Finally, she said, "On Thanksgiving, Mom and I always went to visit some friends who lived on a farm. I especially loved seeing their big turkeys."
Until then, I didn't think about how Jen felt. She had a new stepfather and stepbrother, and had a new town and home, too. Jen and her mom used to live near a lake where Dad and I went every summer, and she had to move up north with us. She had more changes than me.
Jen seemed sad, so I was busy thinking of some ways to cheer her up on Thanksgiving. I told her my plan and she was excited. First we made a huge snowball, and then a small snowball. Then we built a wall behind the big snowball as a tail. Jen mixed some food coloring with water, saying, “We can spray(喷)colors on the tail.”Our snow turkey had a red,blue,green,and yellow tail. We were so busy that we didn't notice our parents come outside. Dad found a hat for the snow turkey, and Mom wrapped her scarf around its neck.
"Thanks for cheering Jen up," Mom said. "You're a good brother, and you always come up with great ideas." A happy feeling spread through me. I began to understand how much she cared about everyone in our new family.

49. What did Jen do on Thanksgiving in the past?
A. She went skating with her friends. B. She went to the farm with her mother.
C. She stayed at home with her mother. D. She made snow turkeys with her mother.
50. Which of the following is the right order?
①made a small snowball ②found a hat ③made a huge snowball ④sprayed colors on the tail
⑤wrapped a scarf around the neck ⑥built a wall behind the big snowball
A. ①③⑥④②⑤ B. ①②③④⑤⑥ C. ③①⑥④②⑤ D. ③①⑥②④⑤
51. What can we infer(推断)from the underlined sentence?
A. Jen's mother was not friendly to the writer.
B. Jen didn't feel happy after moving here.
C. Jen's mother did a lot to make Jen happy.
D. The writer's stepmother thanked the writer.

C
Over the last few centuries, there have been many changes in our lives.
To start with, people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays, we have fast, comfortable cars, and more and more people can travel by plane.
Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines.
Thirdly, in the past, the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses, and many people could not buy things like fridges, TV sets or washing machines, Now, most families have several of these things.
Finally, nowadays, more and more people have the chance to get a good education. In the past, there were fewer schools and the quality of education was much poorer. Now education is free for primary and middle school students. Also, it is much easier to find the educational materials that you need on the Internet now.
The scientific and technological development in the world is amazing. Life now is much better than it used to be. And we are still creating new things to make our lives better and easier.

52. Why did few people travel by plane many years ago?
A. Because there were few planes. B. Because it wasn't safe enough.
C.Because it was very expensive. D. Because people didn't like to travel by plane.
53. What's the fourth paragraph about?
A. Why there was no running water in many houses.
B. The changes of living conditions.
C. Why people didn't like fridges before.
D. How many modern things a family has.
54. What does the writer think of education now?
A. It's easy to get the chance of education. B. Education is very expensive.
C. We still need to build more schools. D. The quality of education is still poor.
55. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. We can travel a long distance in a short time by plane.
B. Great changes have taken place in our lives in the last few centuries.
C. People do work more easily because of modern machines.
D. It's necessary to have fridges,TV sets and washing machines in modern families.

D
Daniella Hudson grew up in a very creative family. “Mom and Dad made all our furniture (家具),” she said. “They both like making things.” Daniella visited a design (设计) fair with her classmates at the age of ten. Then she realized she wanted to follow her parents' example. "There are so many different styles of tables and chairs there!" she said. Since that day, she's been making furniture. "I've learned by giving Mom and Dad a hand, and through watching videos online."
Her first piece was a table. She made it soon after visiting the fair, and it was similar to one she had seen there. "Unluckily, no one wanted tables like that. I got a great satisfaction from my work, though," said Daniella.
Daniella started selling her furniture at a local market. "This gave me the chance to find out what people thought of my designs. Finally, I had to give up because the market closed down," said Daniella. "After that, I started an Internet business and it ran so well."
Recently, Daniella was asked to join in a local design show. "An organizer had bought one of my pieces on the Internet. I couldn't believe it when she told me there would be a thousand visitors. I was surprised that she thought my work was good enough," Daniella said. "I had no idea what visitors would think of it. My furniture is quite different -- it is more traditional." However, Daniella received lots of orders at the show and the future seems bright for this young design star.

56. Daniella's interest in creating furniture came from _________.
A. watching videos of making furniture B. visiting a design fair with her classmates
C. helping her parents make furniture D. dreaming of being a famous designer
57. What do we know about Daniella's first piece of furniture?
A.It was very beautiful. B.It was a small chair.
C. It was similar to one at the fair. D. It was loved by her parents.
58. Why did Daniella stop selling her furniture at a market?
A. Because few people bought it. B. Because she no longer had enough time.
C. Because she didn't like working outdoors. D. Because the market was closed.
59. What does the underlined word "she" refer to?
A. The organizer. B. Danicla's mother. C. Daniella's classmate. D. The visitor.
60. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. The Secret to Creativity B. A Young Design Star
C. Daniclla's Bright Future D.A Creative Family

第二节：根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（共5小题，计5分）
Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. 61____________ In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognized(认定)as the inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn't he known for his invention at the time?
Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. 62__________When two places were connected with wire（电线）, people in those places could hear each other talk.
In 1850, Meucci and his wife Ester moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. 63___________ To solve this problem, he connected metal cables between his home and his workshop. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently.
Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer was heard through the wires.
64___________ Even worse, Meucci never applied for a patent (专利) on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea and in 1876 the patent for the telephone was given to him.
In 2002, more than a century after Meucci's death, his work was finally recognized by the government.65___________

A. He didn't invent the telephone overnight.
B. He needed to always keep in touch with her.
C. Unluckily, only a few people attended this talk.
D. However, he wasn't the first person to think of the idea.
E. He will now be known all over the world as the telephone's inventor.
F.He discovered that sound could travel through metal cables(金属电缆).
G. Mr. Bell worked on the invention of the telephone with Thomas Watson.

VL.完成句子：根据所给汉语意思，用单词或短语完成下列英文句子。（共10小题，计10分）
66.西安的食物太美味了！我已经增重6磅了！
The food in Xi'an is so delicious! I have already ______________6 pounds!
67.放学后，我经过操场的时候看到了几个女生在练习打排球。
I saw some girls practicing playing volleyball when I ______________ the playground after school.
68.Tina上周赢得数学比赛后，她的家人以她为自豪。
Tina's family _____________ her after winning the math contest last week.
69.我们经常问同学或者朋友一些直接的问题，因为我们很了解他们。
We often ask classmates or friends some _____________ because we know them well.
70.4G技术在中国使用多么广泛呀！
____________ the TD-LTE 4G is used in China!
71.秋天来了，叶子变黄了。
_____________turn yellow when autumn comes.
72.虽然袁隆平去世了，但是他的成就将会持续影响世界很多年。
Yuan Longping passed away, but his achievement will continue to ______________ the world for many years.
73.我们的英语老师对我们非常耐心。
Our English is very_____________ us.
74.我喜欢阅读，因为可以学到很多关于世界的新知识。
I love reading because I can learn a lot of new _____________ about the world.
75.我爷爷在花园里种了很多玫瑰花。
My grandfather grew many roses _______________.

VI1.短文填空：用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整正确。（每个单词限用一次。 每空只填一个单词。）（共10小题，计10分）
first, wish, call, Asia, they, polite, wood, use, spread, be

Different countries have different eating cultures. In western countries, people usually eat food with a knife and fork. But in China, chopsticks play an important role in our daily lives. Chinese have 76._______ chopsticks for more than 3,000 years so far. Later they 77. ________ to Vietnam, Korea and Japan. And now they have become an important symbol of 78._______ cultures.
In ancient times, chopsticks were 79. ▁_______ "zhu". Later people called them "kuai zi". They are commonly made of 80. _______ bamboo, stone, silver and other materials. Bamboo and wooden chopsticks are very popular. For Chinese, chopsticks are convenient to use and cheap in price, and also"kuai zi"has a meaning of good 81. _______.
Chinese people use chopsticks every day. But do you know more about 82. ________ ？ In Chinese meals, it's a common custom (习俗) to allow elders to take up their chopsticks 83. __________ .It shows the respect(尊敬)and love for the old people.However,there 84._______ a few things to avoid when using chopsticks. You shouldn't point at anyone with chopsticks. And it's 85. _______ to use your chopsticks to hit an empty (空) bowl while eating. When you travel to China, you'd better learn to use chopsticks well. It's not easy, so you need to practice.

VII.任务型阅读：阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。（共5小题，计10分）
What does it mean to be green? "Green" is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment --- the water, the land, and the air we breathe. Why green? Plants are green, and without them the earth wouldn't be such a lovely home for us human beings.
Sometimes people call our society a "throw-away society"because we are always throwing away old things and buying new ones. Many times, if you no longer need something, someone else just might need it. For example, if your brother is old enough not to play with his plastic bike, why not give it to another family who has a little kid so that they don't need to buy one? And one less large plastic toy doesn't need to be produced.
Recycling（回收利用）has never been easier.Many organizations will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it. Tell your mom or dad you want to become "Chief of Recycling" for your family. Make sure you encourage everyone in your house to think whether things can be reused or recycled before they're thrown away.
Almost everyone likes traveling. But next time before you travel around the world, take a look at your own backyard. Can you find a place where you could plant a tree or grow some fruit? If so, get there and get your hands dirty. Then you will have a strong feeling of satisfaction when your plants are full of fruits.

86. What does "Green" mean in the first paragraph?
It means______________________.
87. Why do people call our society a "throw- away society"?
Because people always ____________________.
88. What should the "Chief of Recycling" do in the family?
He or she should tell others to ___________________ before they're thrown away.
89. What does the underlined word "so" in the last paragraph refer to?
It refers to "whether we can___________________to grow some green plants".
90. How will you deal with your old books after reading this passage?
I will ____________________.

IX.补全对话：根据下面对话中的情境，在每个空白处填入一个适当的语句，使对话恢复完整。（共5小题，计5分）
A: Excuse me. 91.___________________？
B: Sure. Go along this street, and turn right at the second crossing. Then you can see a bookstore around there.
A: 92. _______________________ ？
B: It takes you about 20 minutes to walk there.
A: It's a little far. 93. ______________________？
B: Yes. You can take the No. 105 bus.
A. 94. _________________________ ?
B. The bus stop is in front of that building.
A:95. ________________________.
B: You're welcome.

X.书面表达（共1题，计15分）
回首初中时光，我们在学习和生活等方面发生了很多变化，比如学科知识、生活技能、 人际交往、体育锻炼、良好习惯等方面。你所在学校杂志的英语写作栏目正在开展“我的成长” 征文活动，请分享你初中两年中的成长故事，具体讲述其中的一个变化。
要点如下：
1.变化是什么？
2.变化过程是怎样的？
3.你从中得到了什么启发?
要求：
1.语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整；
2.文章不得出现你的任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）；
3.词数：不少于70词。（开头已给出，但不计入总词数。）





























陕西省西安交通大学附属中学2022-2023学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语试题答案

听力略
第二部分（笔试共95分）
II.单项选择（共15小题，计15分）
本题共有15个小题，请从每个小题的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。

22. --- How nice the fish tastes! Could you tell me who taught you to cook it?
--- To be honest, I learnt it__________ watching TV.
A.by
B.on
C. to
D. for
22. Xi'an is famous _________ its long history.
A.as
B.for
C.of
D. in
23. ---Are you going to Beijing for the holiday next week?
--- Yes. But I haven't got the air tickets and don't know __________we will leave.
A.how
B. where
C.when
D.what
26. ---Some Chinese government officers have turned into live streamers（网络主播）.
---Yes. They are trying their best to help local farmers to _________ product sales.
A.collect
B.create
C.repeat
D. increase
27. It's important _________ masks (口罩) in public places during the COVID-19 period.
A. for us to wear
B. for us wearing
C.of us to wear
D.of us wearing
26. When you come across new words in reading, it is not a good idea to ________in a dictionary at once.
A. pick them up
B.put them up
C.give them up
D.look them up
31. Every summer, our teachers warn us _________ in the river because it is dangerous.
A. not swim
B. don't swim
C. not to swim
D. to not swim
32. Though Michael Jackson _________ for many years, we still remember his crazy music.
A. has dead
B. has been dead
C. died
D. has died
33. --- Does my question sound ______enough?
---I don't think so. You can ask questions more ______ by using "could" instead of"can"
A. politely; politely
B. politely; polite
C.polite;politely
D. polite; polite
34. Mr. Green ______ to sing an English song at the English festival every year.
A. invites
B. is invited
C.invited
D. was invited
31. _______ wonderful report he wrote!
A. What a
B.What
C.How
D. How a
32. The number of people who were invited _______fifty, but a number of them ____ absent for different reasons.
B. were; was
B.was;was
C.was;were
D. were; were
33. --- Some students ______ breakfast in the morning.
--- It is an unhealthy habit. They must change it.
A.have always
B. always have
C. have seldom
D. seldom have
34. There is a new pair of shoes of yours lying under your bed. Go and ▁___ them here on the shelf.
A. lay
B. lie
C. laid
D. lied
36. ---Do you know _____yesterday?
---Yes. He went for the boat race.
B. why didn't Peter go to school
B. why doesn't Peter go to school

C. why Peter didn't go to school
D. why Peter doesn't go to school


IV.完形填空（共10小题，计10分）
阅读下面短文，理解大意，从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
Jack was a hard-working student when young but he had some big problems. He used to be shy before his classmates. So he had ___36__ friends at school. Bob was a new student in his class. All the students were soon familiar (熟悉的) with him and got on well with him __37 ___Jack.
One day,some boys put some money into Jack's bag and Bob pretended (假装)to have ___38__ his money. Of course, they found the money in ___39____ bag at last.
Jack was shameful ___40___ he could not say anything about it. Soon his classmates called him a thief and ____41____ him in the school. His teachers also __42____ that and called his parents to the school, too. Bob realized that the situation became worse than he thought. So he stood out and helped Jack make everything ___43___ and he said sorry to Jack.
From that day, Jack and Bob __44__ good friends. Bob often took Jack to take part in many activities and Jack became outgoing. Bob was weak in English and Jack often helped him ____45__ it. Now Jack became the monitor in his class, and he had more friends. He enjoyed the nice friendship and the school life.


36.A.many
B.few
C.old
D.new
37. A. against
B.like
C.except
D. for
38. A. lost
B.wasted
C.found
D. made
39. A. your
B.their
C.Bob's
D. Jack's
40.A. but
B.if
C.or
D.unless
41. A. agreed with
B. laughed at
C.talked with
D. depended on
42. A. allowed
B.faced
C. developed
D. believed
43.A.clear
B.easy
C.hard
D. wonderful
44. A. greeted
B.met
C.became
D. loved
45. A. to
B. in
C.by
D.with


第二节 ：阅读下面A、B、C三篇短文，从所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所合句子的一个最佳答案。（共15小题，计15分）
A
Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. It can make you confident when you are studying. But unluckily, most students don't know how to 46B take notes.
46--1*Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that's great. You can copy them or write down 47Cthe most important facts of all in class. Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may pay attention to lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may say something important again and again.
46--2*Ask. Don't be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you miss. If your teacher speaks too fast and you can't follow what he is saying, you can ask him after class.
46--3*Compare. Comparing your notes with your classmates' can be good for your learning. It can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes.
46--4*Organize. Note-taking also needs organization. Keep notes for each subject in one notebook, so that you can find everything easily when a test comes.
46--5*Good note-taking takes time.If you decide to recopy your notes every evening, you'll surely have less time to watch TV. But you'll save time in the coming test.

46. There are_________main points about note-taking in this passage.
A.4 B.5 C.6 D.7
47. What should you write down in your notebook in class?
A. Every word the teachers say. B. Lots of dates and numbers.
C. The most important facts. D. Some important mistakes.
48. In which part of a magazine can you probably read the passage?
A. Sports. B. Study. C.Health. D.Nature.

B

"Did you go skating a lot last year?" I asked. Jen shook her head and looked at me. Finally, she said, "49B On Thanksgiving, Mom and I always went to visit some friends who lived on a farm. I especially loved seeing their big turkeys."
Until then, I didn't think about how Jen felt. She had a new stepfather and stepbrother, and had a new town and home, too. Jen and her mom used to live near a lake where Dad and I went every summer, and she had to move up north with us. She had more changes than me.
Jen seemed sad, so I was busy thinking of some ways to cheer her up on Thanksgiving. I told her my plan and she was excited. 50CFirst we made a huge snowball, and then a small snowball. Then we built a wall behind the big snowball as a tail. Jen mixed some food coloring with water, saying, “We can spray(喷)colors on the tail.”Our snow turkey had a red,blue,green,and yellow tail. We were so busy that we didn't notice our parents come outside. Dad found a hat for the snow turkey, and Mom wrapped her scarf around its neck.
51D"Thanks for cheering Jen up," Mom said. "You're a good brother, and you always come up with great ideas." A happy feeling spread through me. I began to understand how much she cared about everyone in our new family.

50. What did Jen do on Thanksgiving in the past?
A. She went skating with her friends. B. She went to the farm with her mother.
C. She stayed at home with her mother. D. She made snow turkeys with her mother.
50. Which of the following is the right order?
①made a small snowball ②found a hat ③made a huge snowball ④sprayed colors on the tail
⑤wrapped a scarf around the neck ⑥built a wall behind the big snowball
A. ①③⑥④②⑤ B. ①②③④⑤⑥ C. ③1⑥④②⑤ D. ③①⑥②④⑤
51. What can we infer(推断)from the underlined sentence?
A. Jen's mother was not friendly to the writer.
B. Jen didn't feel happy after moving here.
C. Jen's mother did a lot to make Jen happy.
D. The writer's stepmother thanked the writer.

C
1/55BOver the last few centuries, there have been many changes in our lives.
2To start with, people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. 52CPlanes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays, we have fast, comfortable cars, and more and more people can travel by plane.
3Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines.
4/53BThirdly, in the past, the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses, and many people could not buy things like fridges, TV sets or washing machines, Now, most families have several of these things.
Finally, 54Anowadays, more and more people have the chance to get a good education. In the past, there were fewer schools and the quality of education was much poorer. Now education is free for primary and middle school students. Also, it is much easier to find the educational materials that you need on the Internet now.
The scientific and technological development in the world is amazing. Life now is much better than it used to be. And we are still creating new things to make our lives better and easier.

52. Why did few people travel by plane many years ago?
A. Because there were few planes. B. Because it wasn't safe enough.
C.Because it was very expensive. D. Because people didn't like to travel by plane.
53. What's the fourth paragraph about?
A. Why there was no running water in many houses.
B. The changes of living conditions.
C. Why people didn't like fridges before.
D. How many modern things a family has.
54. What does the writer think of education now?
A. It's easy to get the chance of education. B. Education is very expensive.
C. We still need to build more schools. D. The quality of education is still poor.
55. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. We can travel a long distance in a short time by plane.
B. Great changes have taken place in our lives in the last few centuries.
C. People do work more easily because of modern machines.
D. It's necessary to have fridges,TV sets and washing machines in modern families.

D
Daniella Hudson grew up in a very creative family. “Mom and Dad made all our furniture (家具),” she said. “They both like making things.” 56BDaniella visited a design (设计) fair with her classmates at the age of ten. Then she realized she wanted to follow her parents' example. "There are so many different styles of tables and chairs there!" she said. Since that day, she's been making furniture. "I've learned by giving Mom and Dad a hand, and through watching videos online."
57CHer first piece was a table. She made it soon after visiting the fair, and it was similar to one she had seen there. "Unluckily, no one wanted tables like that. I got a great satisfaction from my work, though," said Daniella.
Daniella started selling her furniture at a local market. "This gave me the chance to find out what people thought of my designs. Finally, 58DI had to give up because the market closed down," said Daniella. "After that, I started an Internet business and it ran so well."
Recently, Daniella was asked to join in a local design show. "59AAn organizer had bought one of my pieces on the Internet. I couldn't believe it when 59Ashe told me there would be a thousand visitors. I was surprised that she thought my work was good enough," Daniella said. "I had no idea what visitors would think of it. My furniture is quite different -- it is more traditional." 60BHowever, Daniella received lots of orders at the show and the future seems bright for this young design star.

56. Daniella's interest in creating furniture came from _________.
A. watching videos of making furniture B. visiting a design fair with her classmates
C. helping her parents make furniture D. dreaming of being a famous designer
57. What do we know about Daniella's.first piece of furniture?
A.It was very beautiful. B.It was a small chair.
C. It was similar to one at the fair. D. It was loved by her parents.
58. Why did Daniella stop selling her furniture at a market?
A. Because few people bought it. B. Because she no longer had enough time.
C. Because she didn't like working outdoors. D. Because the market was closed.
59. What does the underlined word "she" refer to?
A. The organizer. B. Danicla's mother. C. Daniella's classmate. D. The visitor.
60. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. The Secret to Creativity B. A Young Design Star
C. Daniclla's Bright Future D.A Creative Family

第二节：根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（共5小题，计5分）
Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. 61_________D. However, he wasn't the first person to think of the idea. In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognized(认定)as the inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn't he known for his invention at the time?
Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. 62_____F.He discovered that sound could travel through metal cables(金属电缆). When two places were connected with wire（电线）, people in those places could hear each other talk.
In 1850, Meucci and his wife Ester moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. 63_______B. He needed to always keep in touch with her. To solve this problem, he connected metal cables between his home and his workshop. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently.
Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer was heard through the wires.
64_________C. Unluckily, only a few people attended this talk. Even worse, Meucci never applied for a patent (专利) on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea and in 1876 the patent for the telephone was given to him.
In 2002, more than a century after Meucci's death, his work was finally recognized by the government.65________E. He will now be known all over the world as the telephone's inventor.

A. He didn't invent the telephone overnight.
B. He needed to always keep in touch with her.
C. Unluckily, only a few people attended this talk.
D. However, he wasn't the first person to think of the idea.
E. He will now be known all over the world as the telephone's inventor.
F.He discovered that sound could travel through metal cables(金属电缆).
G. Mr. Bell worked on the invention of the telephone with Thomas Watson.

VL.完成句子：根据所给汉语意思，用单词或短语完成下列英文句子。（共10小题，计10分）
66.西安的食物太美味了！我已经增重6磅了！
The food in Xi'an is so delicious! I have already _put on _____________6 pounds!
67.放学后，我经过操场的时候看到了几个女生在练习打排球。
I saw some girls practicing playing volleyball when I ___ passed by ___________ the playground after school.
68.Tina上周赢得数学比赛后，她的家人以她为自豪。
Tina's family ____are proud of _________ her after winning the math contest last week.
69.我们经常问同学或者朋友一些直接的问题，因为我们很了解他们。
We often ask classmates or friends some _____direct questions ________ because we know them well.
70.4G技术在中国使用多么广泛呀！
___How widely _________ the TD-LTE 4G is used in China!
71.秋天来了，叶子变黄了。
___Leaves __________turn yellow when autumn comes.
72.虽然袁隆平去世了，但是他的成就将会持续影响世界很多年。
Yuan Longping passed away, but his achievement will continue to ____influence ___ the world for many years.
73.我们的英语老师对我们非常耐心。
Our English is very____patient with __________ us.
74.我喜欢阅读，因为可以学到很多关于世界的新知识。
I love reading because I can learn a lot of new ____knowledge_________ about the world.
75.我爷爷在花园里种了很多玫瑰花。
My grandfather grew many roses _____ in the garden__________.

VI1.短文填空：用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整正确。（每个单词限用一次。 每空只填一个单词。）（共10小题，计10分）

Different countries have different eating cultures. In western countries, people usually eat food with a knife and fork. But in China, chopsticks play an important role in our daily lives. Chinese have 76.___used____ chopsticks for more than 3,000 years so far. Later they 77. ____spread____ to Vietnam, Korea and Japan. And now they have become an important symbol of 78.____Asian___ cultures.
In ancient times, chopsticks were 79. ▁___called____ "zhu". Later people called them "kuai zi". They are commonly made of 80. ____wooden___ bamboo, stone, silver and other materials. Bamboo and wooden chopsticks are very popular. For Chinese, chopsticks are convenient to use and cheap in price, and also"kuai zi"has a meaning of good 81. ___wishes____.
Chinese people use chopsticks every day. But do you know more about 82. __them____ ？ In Chinese meals, it's a common custom (习俗) to allow elders to take up their chopsticks 83. __first________ .It shows the respect(尊敬)and love for the old people.However,there 84.___are____ a few things to avoid when using chopsticks. You shouldn't point at anyone with chopsticks. And it's 85. __ impolite _____ to use your chopsticks to hit an empty (空) bowl while eating. When you travel to China, you'd better learn to use chopsticks well. It's not easy, so you need to practice.

VII.任务型阅读：阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。（共5小题，计10分）
What does it mean to be green? "86Green" is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment --- the water, the land, and the air we breathe. Why green? Plants are green, and without them the earth wouldn't be such a lovely home for us human beings.
Sometimes people call our society 87a "throw-away society"because we are always throwing away old things and buying new ones. Many times, if you no longer need something, someone else just might need it. For example, if your brother is old enough not to play with his plastic bike, why not give it to another family who has a little kid so that they don't need to buy one? And one less large plastic toy doesn't need to be produced.
Recycling（回收利用）has never been easier.Many organizations will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it. Tell your mom or dad you want to become "88Chief of Recycling" for your family. Make sure you encourage everyone in your house to think whether things can be reused or recycled before they're thrown away.
Almost everyone likes traveling. But next time before you travel around the world, take a look at your own backyard. Can you find a place where you could plant a tree or grow some fruit? If89 so, get there and get your hands dirty. Then you will have a strong feeling of satisfaction when your plants are full of fruits.

87. What does "Green" mean in the first paragraph?
It means___taking special steps to protect the environment___________________.
87. Why do people call our society a "throw- away society"?
Because people always ____throw away old things and buy new ones________________.
88. What should the "Chief of Recycling" do in the family?
He or she should tell others to ____to think whether things can be reused or recycled_____ before they're thrown away.
89. What does the underlined word "so" in the last paragraph refer to?
It refers to "whether we can____plant a tree or grow some fruit _________to grow some green plants".
90. How will you deal with your old books after reading this passage?
I will ____send them to people who need books ______________.

IX.补全对话：根据下面对话中的情境，在每个空白处填入一个适当的语句，使对话恢复完整。（共5小题，计5分）
A: Excuse me. 91._____ Can you tell where the nearest bookstore is ______________？
B: Sure. Go along this street, and turn right at the second crossing. Then you can see a bookstore around there.
A: 92. _____How long does it take me to walk there __________________ ？
B: It takes you about 20 minutes to walk there.
A: It's a little far. 93. ____Can I take the bus __________________？
B: Yes. You can take the No. 105 bus.
A. 94. ___Where is the No. 105 bus __________ ?
B. The bus stop is in front of that building.
A:95. ____Thank you_________.
B: You're welcome.

X.书面表达参考答案

My Changes In Middle School

I am proud of many changes I have made in middle school, such as knowledge, the ability to learn, skills in life, communication between people, sports exercises, good habits and so on.
Among those, I am thankful for my communications with my classmates.
When I went to middle school first, I had no many friends in class. I felt lonely, I had no interests to learn. I felt boring in school.
Later, one of my classmates began to talk with me, he told me many stories and jokes, he help me study poor subjects, he played sports with me, he brought me much happiness.
I was full of hope, I was happier and happier day by day, I made many friends, I joined many after-class activities.
I realized that if you are active to help others, you will bring them good days.