人教版九年级下册英语期中真题卷05（含答案）

人教版九年级下册英语

期中考试真题卷

II．阅读理解（共三节，满分50分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

21．You need ________ in the experiment.

A. a piece of colorful paper

B. sunshine

C. a special camera

22．What can we learn from the experiment?

A. The experiment can be done in a dark room.

B. Rainbows appear in the sky when sunlight passes a triple prism.

C. The triple prism is a must in the course of the experiment.

B

23. How many poems are there in Feel the Beat in all?

 A. 15.  B. 16.  C. 17.

24. Where can you find more information of the dances?

 A. On the front cover. B. At the introduction part. C. At the notes part.

25. What can we infer about the book Feel the Beat?

 A. Each poem has the same beat.

 B. It’s especially for singers and dancers.

 C. Readers can enjoy both poems and dances.

C

Have you ever heard of “humblebragging”? We use it to describe someone who seems to make a modest (谦虚的) statement, but is actually trying to bring attention to something they are proud of.

For example, someone might say, “I just found out that I got accepted to Beijing University and Tsinghua University. Maybe they got my offer mixed up with someone else’s!” They want to tell others that they’ve been accepted to two good schools. But they don’t want to seem arrogant (自大的). So instead, they say it in a way that seems more modest.

Although people who humblebrag think it will make them seem as common as an old shoe, a 2015 study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology showed that humblebragging has the opposite result. “Humblebragging backfires because it seems very unreal. The sad feelings expressed with self-praise does not lead to a good impression (印象),” said Ovul Sezer, lead writer of the study. “Even simply bragging (吹牛) or complaining (抱怨) is better, because at least those messages are seen as more honest.”

Humblebragging is common and we all do it to some degree. Jack Ma, who set up Alibaba, once said that his biggest mistake was starting the company. “I never thought this thing would change my life. I was just trying to run a small business, and it grew so big!” he said.

Sezer said the best-way to share your achievements is to “admit (承认) your self-praise and receive a strong feeling of being your real self”. In this way, people will see that you aren’t just showing off and are simply being honest.

26．Which statement is NOT humblebragging?

A. The talented pianist Lang Lang said, “I got the first prize after only one month’s practice.”

B. The rich man Wang Jianlin said, “Let’s set a small goal of 100 million first.”

C. The emperor Kangxi said, “I want to live for another five hundred years!”

27．What does the underlined word “backfires” mean in Paragraphs?

A. 产生事与愿违的后果  

B. 产生心想事成的效果  

C. 产生雪上加霜的结果

28．The underlined phrase “this thing” in Paragraph 4 means ________.

A. making a mistake  B. running a business  C. sharing his achievement

29．Why does the writer use Jack Ma as an example?

A. To admire Jack Ma’s successful business.

B. To show humblebragging is commonly seen in daily life.

C. To help people learn how to make small business bigger.

30．What does the passage mainly want to tell us?

A. More and more people should be encouraged to humblebrag.

B. It is considered a bad idea to show off your own advantages.

C. We should admit our achievements in an honest way.

D

I often feel I’m blunt (说话生硬的) when speaking Chinese. “Bu yao,” “Mei you,” “Bu ke yi” — all these expressions are commonly used to turn down offers in Chinese. Each time I use them, I fight with my desire (渴望) to use them with a few polite expressions like “Thank you,” “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry.”

However, it seems Chinese people do not consider bluntness impolite. Here is a familiar scene from my everyday life. A crowded subway train is about to pull out. Just before the door is closed, a passenger pushes against others and shouts “Off the train!” There was no “Excuse me” or “Sorry” to be heard. Among good friends, the grammar of politeness is almost the same. At a Chinese restaurant, a friend of mine cries “Give me the salt!” instead of saying “Could you give me the salt? Thanks.” After many years of training children in western table manners, I always want to remind him or her to add, “Please!”

My Chinese friends told me that they noticed westerners frequently (频繁地) use “Please” and “Thank you” when speaking Chinese. In fact, we use them much more than they imagined. A Chinese language teacher, Zhang Kaidi, says that in China, using “please” sometimes has the opposite effect (效果) of politeness. It adds a kind of space that says we need some formality (拘谨) between us.

My Chinese teacher Danny nodded his head when I asked him about this explanation. “Good friends are close. They are a part of you,” Danny said. “Why would you say ‘Please’ or ‘Thank you to yourself? It doesn’t make sense.”

The first Chinese term that westerners usually learn is “Ni hao.” The second is probably “Xie xie.” Perhaps more westerners should be taught about how the use of “Xie xie” really sounds to Chinese ears!

31. How does the writer feel when refusing offers in Chinese?

 A. Uneasy.  B. Proud.  C. Comfortable.

32. What does the writer mean to do in paragraph 2?

 A. Present an opinion.  B. Offer some advice.  C. Make a conclusion.

33. What can we infer about using “please” from Zhang Kaidi?

 A. It can express respect.

 B. It can improve relationship.

 C. It can cause misunderstanding.

34. What did Danny think of Zhang’s explanation?

 A. Unreasonable.  B. Acceptable.  C. Unbelievable.

35. What does the text mainly discuss about “Thank You” and “Please”?

 A. What they stand for in China.

 B. How they sound to Chinese ears.

 C. Why they are often used by westerners.

第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

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。

Where do you rank (排名) in your class? Are you at the top, in the middle, or at the bottom? Teachers and schools should not rank students. 36. __________________ Every student knows where he or she stands in relation to other students. Like it or not, there is competition in the classroom.

Teachers and schools are always focused on the best of each student. They offer students lessons, homework and help. They want all of their students to pass exams and get the education they need. But not all students can be top students. Some students are just smarter than others. Some students just work harder than others. 37. __________________

A school in Inner Mongolia certainly thought it was. It gave bright red uniforms to the top 100 students. At another school in Xi’an, ranking was believed to be important as well. It made students with poor grades wear green scarves (围巾). Both of these schools came in a lot of criticism (批评). 38. __________________

39. __________________ They were only trying to motivate (激励) their students to perform better. But this kind of motivation can also be harmful. It can divide the class and put unnecessary stress (压力) on students.

There are better ways for schools to motivate their students. 40. __________________ In fact, as long as you’re trying to “be the best that you can be,” ranking is really unimportant.

第三节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

In China, more and more people have realized the seriousness of climate (气候) change. Many young people have been living a low-carbon (低碳) life.

Zheng Xiyu is one of them. She has been trying to reduce her carbon footprint. Every morning, she takes a bus to her office. It takes her about 40 minutes. But Zheng has been thinking of changing this. She wants to try a different mode of transportation (交通方式) — cycling. Riding a bicycle to work, the lady says, takes about the same amount (量) of time as taking a bus. “However, cycling is more convenient,” she adds. “it’s better for the environment and my health.”

Professor Li Lin has also been leading a low-carbon lifestyle. Her office uses energy-saving lights. These lights are turned out automatically (自动地) when they are not needed. This has saved a large amount of electricity. Another way to save energy is to double-print the paper. Prof. Li says small actions like these mean a lot in terms of protecting the environment. “Let’s say you have saved one ton of paper. That means you have saved one ton of energy used for producing the paper. That’s about two and a half tons of CO2,” Prof. Li says.

Lin Hui always chooses products with a longer shelf life when he shops. He says this helps to reduce waste. Two years ago, Lin and his friends set an environment website, where there are many tips on saving energy and protecting the environment.

It’s easy to change to a low-carbon lifestyle. Everybody can do this and make a difference.

41. How long does it take Zheng Xiyu to get to work by bicycle?

42. In Zheng’s opinion, what are the advantages of cycling to work?

43. How does Professor Li lead a low-carbon lifestyle?

44. Why does Lin Hui prefers products with a longer shelf life?

45. Is it hard for you to live a low-carbon life daily?

III．语言运用（共三节，满分35分）

第一节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Twenty years ago, I was driving a taxi for a living. I met people whose lives amazed me, made me laugh or made me cry. But none of those lives   46   me more than that of a woman I picked up on a warm August night.

When I arrived at the address, the building was   47   except for a single light in a ground-floor window. I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute,” answered a weak voice. After a long time, the door opened. A woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase (箱子). The house looked old. All the furniture (家具) seemed to have a long history. I took the suitcase to the car and then   48   to help the woman at once. We walked slowly toward the car.

She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother to be treated.” “Oh, you’re such a good man,” she said.

After we got into the taxi, she gave me a(n)   49   and then asked, “Could you drive through the downtown?” “It’s not the   50   way.” I answered. “Oh, but I’m in no hurry,” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院). I don’t have any family left. The doctor says I don’t have very long.”

For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she once worked and the neighborhood where she once lived. Sometimes, she’d asked me to   51   in front of a special building and would sit staring (盯着) into the darkness, saying nothing.

At dawn (黎明), she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.” We drove   52   to the address she had given me. “How much should I pay you?” she asked. “Nothing,” I said. “But you have to make a living and   53   your family,” she answered. “Oh, there are other   54  ,” I said.

Almost without thinking, I gave her a hug. She held on to me.

“Thank you. You gave me... a little moment of   55  ,” the woman said softly.

46. A. punished  B. touched  C. praised

47. A. dark  B. bright  C. untidy

48. A. refused  B. waited  C. returned

49. A. address  B. bill  C. suitcase

50. A. longest  B. shortest  C. busiest

51. A. slow down  B. speed up  C. set off

52. A. with pride  B. in silence  C. with joy

53. A. control  B. protect  C. support

54. A. walkers  B. drivers  C. passengers

55. A. warmth  B. regret  C. sadness

第二节 （共10小；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Do you feel sleepy in the afternoon? After a big lunch, it can be hard to focus on your study or work. That’s 56. _______ many people take afternoon naps (小睡).

NASA found that naps 57. _______ (help) astronauts (宇航员) stay more alert (警觉的) and get more work done. After a nap, the astronauts also had a 58. _______ (good) memory than those who didn’t do that.

Are you thinking about 59. _______ (take) a nap? Here are a few tips on how to get the most benefit (益处) from a nap.

First, the best naps last 20 to 30 60. _______ (minute). You should set 61. _______ alarm clock and get up when it goes off. Longer naps can cause sleepiness for the rest of the day.

Second, take your nap right after lunch. Naps later in the day will make you sleep less 62. _______ (deep) in the night. You should nap between midday 63. _______ 4 p.m.

Finally, find the right place for your nap. The ideal spot is quiet and cool. You should nap 64. _______ a dark room where others won’t interrupt (打扰) your sleep.

Follow the tips above and keep on doing that, you’ll find it really helps to keep 65. _______ (health) and stay in a good mood.

第三节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

阅读下面的短文，将划线部分译成英文或中文。

Dear Ms. Librarian (图书管理员),

I don’t know if you still remember me. Perhaps you don’t. After all, I am only one of the many people, at one time or another, who you have helped.

I don’t remember your face as clearly as I wish I could, but I do remember how you looked at me. I was nine years old and standing at your desk, not for a book but for hope, for a path (道路) forward. 66. 我记得你带着微笑，温暖地看着我。I just felt I was safe staying with you.

You were always there — a kind, supportive lady. 67. When I asked you a question, you would do your best to answer it patiently. When I felt confused (困惑的) because life seemed to be harder than I had imagined it could be, I would go to you. You would always calm (使平静) me down by sharing your love for books with me. 68. You would always help me find way out.

69. 我不知道如何感谢你，但是我会尽力。Thank you for letting me understand that books can be like medicine. Thank you for knowing that sometimes, people come to you not for books at all. You are not just a librarian. You are also a carer, a social worker, a teacher, among the many other roles you have served in your time.

70. How lucky I was to meet you! It’s you who completely changed my life. I am grateful (感激的) for all the help you have offered.

66.                                                                            

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70.                                                                            

IV．书面表达（满分15分）

71. 假如你是李华，你申请参加学校的英语俱乐部 (English club)。为全面了解俱乐部的会员资格要求、活动时间、地点、内容等相关信息，你打算给负责人Mr. Li写一封电子邮件，内容包括简要介绍自己，礼貌询问信息，感谢对方答复等。

注意：(1) 80词左右；(2) 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；(3) 文中不能出现真实的人名和校名。

参考答案

 Ⅱ．阅读

第一节  短文理解

21—25  BCBCC        26—30   CABBC

31—35  AACBB

第二节  语篇补全

36—40  CAEDB

第三节  阅读表达

41. About 40 minutes.
42. Cycling is more convenient and it’s better for the environment and her health.
43. By using energy-saving lights and double-printing the paper.
44. Because it helps to reduce waste. / To help to reduce waste.

45. No (, it isn’t).

Ⅲ. 语言运用

第一节  词语填空

46—50  BACAB        51—55   ABCCA

第二节 

56. why
57. helped
58. better
59. taking
60. minutes
61. an
62. deeply
63. and
64. in
65. healthy

第三节  语篇翻译

66. I remember that you smiled at me warmly.
67. 当我问你问题时，你总是耐心地尽力回答。
68. 你总是帮助我走出困境。
69. I don’t know how to thank you, but I’ll try.
70. 遇见你我多么幸运！

Ⅳ. 书面表达 略