辽宁省沈阳市雨田中学2022-2023学年上学期九年级英语期末阶段测试(含答案)

沈阳市2022-2023学年上学期雨田中学

九年英语阶段测试

Ⅰ.单选（每题0.5分，共5分）

1.The teacher is good _____ children, so they all like him.

  A. for     B. at    C. in      D. with

2.I have a few other friends _____ you.

  A. besides       B. except    C. except for       D. but

3.Della wants to buy a chain for Jim, ____ Jim wants to buy a set of combs for Della.

1. or      B. however     C.so      D. while

4.I had some fish and chips at the County House, and ______ was fantastic.

1. it         B.its     C. they           D. theirs

5.That’s a bad habit of learning. ______, it’s never too late for you to get out of it.

  A. Instead       B. Anyway       C. Finally        D. Similarly

6.In order _____ for the meeting, my sister forced herself to get up early this morning.

1. not to be late     B. not being late     C. to be late           D.being late

7.--Could you tell me ____ for the fruit?

  --By paying on the Internet.

1. how will I pay           B. how I will pay      

C. What would I pay        D. What I would pay

8.They want to ____ trade with foreign countries to make money.

  A. get up      B. put up      C. make up    D. set up

9. It’s impossible for _____ people to do ______work in _____ a short time.

  A. such few, so much, such        B. so few, so much, such

  C. so many, so few, so            D.such many, so little, so

10.--You won the first prize in the Physics competition.

  --________.I made several terrible mistakes.

     A.I think so.       B. You must be joking.

     C.Congratulations!         D. It doesn’t matter.

Ⅱ.完形填空（每题1分，共15分）

   As a famous piano master, Paderewski was admired by many people. Wishing to make progress on the piano, one day, a boy was taken to a Paderewski’ s ___11___ by his mother. After they were seated, the mother saw a friend and walked up to greet her, leaving the boy ___12___ in his seat.

Catching the chance to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy stood up and finally made his way through a door ___13___ was marked “No Admittance (进入)”. Soon, the hall got dark and the concert was about to begin. ___14___ the mother returned to her seat, she discovered that the child was missing.

Suddenly, the __15__ focused on the piano on the stage. In surprise, the mother found her little boy sitting at the piano. __16__ knowing where he was, the boy was picking out Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.

At that moment, the great piano master appeared, moved to the piano ___17___, and whispered (耳语) in the boy’s ear, “Don’t stop. Keep playing.” Then he ___18___ and added a running obbligato (伴奏). Together, the old master and the young beginner changed an embarrassing situation ___19___ a wonderfully creative experience. ___20___ became one of the most exciting parts of the whole concert that evening. The people were touched so much by the master and the ___21___ was shocked. She believed that such an experience would make a big ___22___ to her boy’s life.

In fact, that’s the way it is in life. What we can do on ___23___ own is hardly unusual. We tried our best, ___24___ the results aren’t exactly smooth music like what we have expected. But when we trust in the hands of a greater power, our life’s work can be truly beautiful.

Next time you set out to achieve great works, ___25___ carefully. You can hear the voice of the master, whispering in your ear, “Don’t stop. Keep playing.”

11．A．house B．hall C．concert D．stage

12．A．alone B．lonely C．surprised D．excited

13．A．what B．which C．where D．whose

14．A．How B．When C．What D．Why

15．A．sound B．show C．cameras D．lights

16．A．With B．Without C．For D．By

17．A．angrily B．slowly C．quickly D．sadly

18．A．put down B．wrote down C．look down D．sat down

19．A．into B．by C．from D．of

20．A．They B．He C．It D．She

21．A．master B．mother C．boy D．people

22．A．decision B．mistake C．progress D．difference

23．A．our B．your C．their D．his

24．A．so B．but C．and D．if

25．A．do B．look C．write D．listen

Ⅲ.阅读理解（每题1.5分，共18分）

A

A book named I"m Fine in China: The Story of 22 Foreigners and China was published by Shanghai Educational Publishing House recently. The writer Mello, who was born in 1988, has been in China for twelve years. Over these years, she has traveled more than half of China, settling down successively in Nanjing, Suzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen.

Mello played a key role as the book's chief editor. She connects 21 other people from different countries with different experiences to document their stories about China.

Anasi from Latvia has been in China for 16 years. After graduating from high school, Anasi decided to learn Chinese. The reason she chose this major was because she knew that China is a multi­ethnic(多民族) and multi­cultural country, and she wanted to explore the history and culture of China. After graduating from Fudan University, Anasi stayed in Shanghai to work.

Like Anasi, each of the main characters in “I'm Fine in China” has a lively life story in China. And most of them use the word “predestination” in their stories. A lot of people are used to life in China, but they don't get used to it back home. Convenience and security are their consensus(共识) on China. Each of them is unique and has their favorite Chinese things. Some like Chinese food, some like Chinese language... In the process of digging up the story, there are

always unexpected surprises for Mello.

26. The author of the book has been in China for ________ years.

 A. 22   B. 21   C. 16   D. 12

27. Why did Anasi decide to choose Chinese?

 A. Because her friends were in China.

 B. Because she likes speaking Chinese.

 C. Because she wanted to travel to China.

 D. Because she was interested in Chinese history and culture.

28. The characters in the book all think the China is________.

 A. great and beautiful  B. convenient and safe

 C. rich and developed  D. famous for Chinese kung fu

29. What does the book mainly talk about?

 A. How to make friends with foreigners.    B. The  foreigners' life in China.

 C. The special experience in China. D. What the China is in foreigners' eyes.

                                   B

There is a kind of bird called starling(椋鸟). A few starlings were brought to the United States from Europe more than a hundred years ago. Now they are found all over the United States.

Starlings are mostly black. Their mouths are straight and sharp(尖的). They are about six inches long with short tails.Their feathers sometimes seem to change colors.

Starlings like to live in groups of many birds. You will know when a group of starlings is nearby. They will make a lot of noise.

Some birds have beautiful songs. They always sound the same. People often know a bird by its song. This is not true about starlings. They can make many different sounds.

Starlings are also very hungry birds. They eat plants, strawberries, and small insects. Starlings do something that is not very nice. They eat so much that there is no food for other birds. When starlings come to an area, they often drive away other birds.

Just like other birds, starlings like to keep their babies safe. They make homes of sticks and feathers. Starlings can live in trees and also buildings. Starlings sometimes make their living places in a person's house. Can you imagine waking up and finding a starling flying in your bedroom?

30. Which of the following shows the picture of the starling?

31. Starlings eat the following things EXCEPT ________.

 A. plants   B. apples   C. strawberries   D. small insects

32. The writer's main purpose in writing the text it to ________.

 A. show that starlings are special birds B. encourage people to protect starlings

 C. share some facts about starlings   D. explain why starlings appear in people's houses

33. Where is the text most probably taken from?

 A. A history book.  B. A society report. C. A nature magazine.  D. A medicine instruction.

                                    C

There was a young man who was in trouble. He went bankrupt(破产) and his wife went away from him. From then on, failure was all that he had seen. Struggling with this, he went into the forest alone. There, he met an old man who had lived there for a long time. He shared his story with the old man and asked, “Can you give me one good reason not to give up？”

“Look,” the old man said, “Do you see that fern(蕨类植物) and bamboo there？”

“Yes.” the man answered.

“When I planted the fern and bamboo seeds, I watered them carefully. Within a few days, the fern quickly grew from the land,” the old man went on.

“However, I watered the bamboo seeds for years, it still didn't sprout. But I didn't give up and continued looking after them. In the fifth year, a small sprout came out of the land. Within six months, the tree grew a hundred feet tall.”

“The little bamboo tree had been growing underground in the past four years, developing a root strong enough for its ground growth in the fifth year. If it hadn't done this, it would not be so strong. So you know, all the time you were struggling, you were actually growing strong roots.” the old man said. Finally, the man thanked the old man deeply. Then he left the forest with the hope for life.

34. What happened to the young man?

 A. He was seriously ill.   B. He was badly hurt.

 C. He went bankrupt and his wife left him.   D. He went to a bank with his wife.

35. What does the underlined word “sprout” mean in Chinese?

 A. 发芽   B. 开花   C. 枯萎   D. 结果

36. The young man felt  ________ after hearing what the old man said to him.

 A. sad    B. disappointed 

 C. hopeful    D. nervous

37. Which can be the best title for the passage?

 A. Practice makes perfect 

 B. The early bird catches the worm

 C. Learn to share with others 

 D. Never lose hope when in trouble

Ⅳ.阅读简答（每题2分，共10分）

                     The life of O. Henry

1862   O. Henry was born as William Sydney Porter

1887   He began writing for newspaper and magazines

1896   He was accused of stealing money. He ran away to Central America

1897   He returned to the US because his wife was dying. Then he was sent to prison . There, he began writing stories under the name“O. Henry”

1901   He left prison. Later he moved to New York City and began a successful writing career.

1910   He died at the age of 47.

38.What is the original name of O.Henry ?

39.Where did O. Henry run away after he was accused ?

40.Why did O. Henry return to the US in 1897 ?

41.When did O.Henry begin writing stories under the name of O. Henry?

42.How many years did O. Henry stay in the prison ?

Ⅴ.阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。(每题1分，共7分)

  Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art.

  According to Chinese history,sky lanterns were 43_____ (one) used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out 44 _____ (ask) for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lantern are lit, they 45 _____ (slow) rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see, They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good 46 _____ (wish).

  Paper cutting 47_____ (be) around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very 48_____ (easily) but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red is folded (折叠) before it 49._____ (cut) with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers ,animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of good luck and a happy new year.

Ⅵ.综合阅读（每题2分，共20分）

                                     A

Today, weight problems, heart disease and many forms of cancer (癌症) are becoming more common because many people have unhealthy diets. Everywhere, people are thinking about how they can eat better.There are many different answers to this question. Some people think that (A)糖对你的健康有害.Others say that eating food with sugar is the best way to give your body energy. Some people eat meat while others do not.①

However, most doctors agree on one thing: you need a balanced diet to (B) stay healthy. A balanced diet means eating different kinds of food from each of the (C)_______food groups: grains, vegetables, fruit, dairy products and protein. Having different kinds of food in your diet is important. ② In fact, doctors warn us that not eating certain kinds of food is dangerous. (D)Your body cannot work properly without a balanced diet. On the other hand, having too much of anything, including your favourite food, is dangerous too. Doctors say, for example, if people eat  (E)plenty of food such as hamburgers and pizza, they will probably become fat. This may increase the risk(风险) of heart attack.

③To help you decide what to eat and what not to eat, you should do some research and have a medical examination. Information about your body's need for fats proteins, minerals(矿物质)and vitamins(维生素)can help you decide (F) _______ the right thing to eat and the right amount to eat. It can also help you understand your body better. If you learn how to have a balanced diet, you will have a healthier future.

50.写出文中画线部分(B)和(E)的同义词或近义词:_________ _________

51.将文中画线部分(A)译成英语:_____________________________________

52.在文中(C)和.(F)空白处填人适当的单词:_________ _________

53.将文中画线部分(D)改写为:

Your body cannot work properly _________ ________ isn't a balanced diet

54.在文中①②③选出能够填人“It is difficult to say who is right or who is wrong.”的位置:____

                                   B

  A road is a path that links two places. The Silk Road is a path that has linked the Eastern and Western worlds for(A) more than 2,000 years.

But did you know: the Silk Road is not a single route ! It is actually a series of trade and cultural transmission(传送) routes that started in ancient times. It began during the Western Han Dynasty. The trade route started from the city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province and ended in Eastern Europe, near today's Turkey and the Mediterranean Sea(地中海). The Silk Road was about 6,500 kilometers long.(B) It went across one-fourth of the planet.

The Silk Road got its name(C)______ Chinese silk used to be carried along this road. Apart from silk, jade(玉器), ceramics(陶器)and iron went west to Rome. From the west came glass, gems, and food like carrots and sesame(芝麻).

The Silk Road was very important to both China and the rest of the world. In addition to goods, knowledge of science, arts, literature(D) as well as technology, was shared across the Silk Roads. In this way, languages and cultures developed and influenced each other.

Today, places along the Silk Road are known(E) _____ top travel destinations(目的地), such as the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an and Mogac Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu. Beginning in August, 2014, a train line, the New Orient Express, started to run from Beijing across the Silk Road. (F)人们可以坐火车and see the sights along the ancient route.

55.写出文中画线部分(A)和(D)的同义词或近义词:_________ _________

56.将文中画线部分(B)处改写为:It _______a ________ of the planet.

57.将文中画线部分(F)译成英语:_________________________________

58.在文中(C)和(E)的空白处填入适当的单词:________ _________

59.从文中找出沿着古丝绸之路从西方运来的食物名词:_________ _________

Ⅵ.书面表达（A节5分，B节20分）

1. 请选择正确短语填入短文，并写在答题卡横线上。

The most valuable gift I have ever received was a   60    from my best friend Kevin.

Kevin and I were classmates for all six years of primary school. We both had the same interests, so we always had a lot of things to   61   . It is wonderful to have such a good friend.

However, last summer, Kevin had to move to another city   62   his father’s job. Then he gave me a photo album. “It has photos of the memorable events we have experienced together. I’ve also written   63   under each photo,” he said. I was deeply moved.

I put the album beside my bed. I always look at it when I     64    Kevin.

  B. 假定你是李华, 参加英语周报举办的征文比赛活动。请写一篇短文关于你收到的“最珍贵的礼物”，内容包括：

1. 礼物的总体描述；

2. 你和礼物之间的故事；

3. 你对礼物的感受

注意：1. 词数 80-100。开头已为你写好，不计入总词数；

2. 短文须包括所给内容信息。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The most valuable gift

The most valuable gift I have ever received was                                        .

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26-29DDBD

30-33ABCC

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38. William Sydney Porter.
39. To central America.
40. Because his wife was dying.
41. In 1897.
42. Four.
43. first
44. to ask
45. slowly
46. wishes
47. has been
48. easy
49. is cut
50. keep;much
51. suger is bad for your health.
52. five;on
53. if;there
54. ①
55. over;and
56. crossed;quarter
57. People can take the train.
58. because;as
59. carrots;sesame
60. photo album
61. talk about
62. because of
63. some notes
64. think of