2023-2024学年江苏省无锡市惠山区锡山高级中学实验学校九年级上学期期中英语试卷（含答案）

这是一份2023-2024学年江苏省无锡市惠山区锡山高级中学实验学校九年级上学期期中英语试卷（含答案），共16页。试卷主要包含了单项选择在A，词汇运用，书面表达等内容，欢迎下载使用。

1．（1分）﹣Which d yu prefer t chat with yur friends，n mbile phne r QQ？
﹣I dn't prefer ______f them.I always use WeChat.（ ）
A．eitherB．bthC．anyD．neither
2．（1分）﹣I think it impssible fr us t wrk ut the plan in just tw days.
﹣Yu are right.We can never be ______ careful and hard﹣wrking while cmpleting it.（ ）
A．sB．veryC．tD．mre
3．（1分）T ur surprise，the wman acted ______ the traditin by wearing black n her wedding day.（ ）
A．beyndB．acrssC． thrughD．against
4．（1分）_______yu start wrrying，d what yu can abut the prblem right nw．If there's nthing t d，just let it g．（ ）
A．WheverB．WhateverC．WheneverD．Wherever
5．（1分）Different tastes amng turists frm utside the mainland ______the list f the cuntry's attractins.（ ）
A． catchB．shwC．leadD．shape
6．（1分）—Jhn was shuting at his bss when I passed by.
—His patience cmpletely ______.（ ）
A．brke utB．ran ut
C．turned utD．tried ut
7．（1分）Vlunteering is a great cntributin t ur wrld ________ a chance fr us t learn and grw.（ ）
A．as well asB．as gd as
C．as far asD．as lng as
8．（1分） Oh，cme n! yu dubt everything I say？I'm nt a three﹣year﹣ld!（ ）
A． Can'tB． CanC． Mustn'tD． Must
9．（1分）—What's wrng with yu？Yu lked wrried.
—I have many prblems t slve.But I dn't knw ______ first.（ ）
A．where t deal withB．when t deal with
C． hw t deal withD．which t deal with
10．（1分）A man is nt ld as lng as he is searching fr smething.A man is nt ld ________ regrets take the place f dreams.（ ）
A．whenB．untilC．sinceD．as
11．（1分）We were all surprised when he made it clear that he _______ the cmpany sn．（ ）
A．leavesB．wuld leave
C．leftD．had left
12．（1分）﹣﹣Li Yan is wrried abut her father wh has jined the medical team t Palestine.
﹣﹣What a brave her!Culd yu please tell me ______？（ ）
A． whether he had been t Palestine
B． hw sn he'll return frm Palestine
C． hw many times has he been there
D．that he has gne t Palestine befre
13．（1分）﹣It shuldn't take lng t clear up after the party if we all vlunteer t help.
﹣That's right.______.（ ）
A． Many hands make light wrk
B． The mre，the better
C． Smething is better than nthing
D．The sner begun，the sner dne
14．（1分）—It lks as if we're ging t lse.
—________？We've never wn a game.Nt even nce.（ ）
A．Wh caresB．Yu sure
C．Wh knwsD．Yu kidding
三、完形填空先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
15．（10分）"Marilla，can I meet a bsm friend in Avnlea？" Anne asked.
"A what kind f friend？"
"A best friend.A very（1） friend.I can tell all my secrets t her."
"Diana Barry lives near.She's abut yur age.Perhaps she will be yur playmate.Yu'll have t be careful hw yu （2） yurself，thugh.Her mther，Mrs Barry，wn't let Diana play with any little girl wh isn't nice and gd."
"I hpe her hair isn't red.It's （3） enugh t have red hair，freckles and grey eyes myself."
"Diana has black eyes and black hair.She is pretty."
Anne became interested in her new"friend".
"Oh，I'm s glad she's pretty.I can't be beautiful s a （4） best friend is wnderful."
Anne cntinued，"I had tw imaginary friends.At Mrs Thmas' huse，I used t （5）
my reflectin in the mirrr was anther little girl，Katie Maurice.Then I went t live with Mrs Hammnd.I had anther imaginary friend，Viletta，and I lved her almst as well as I lved Katie Maurice.""
"Yu need a real （6） friend t stp yur crazy imaginatins，Marilla said.
The next（7） ，Marilla tk Anne t Diana's hme.
Diana was a very pretty girl，with her mther's black eyes and hair.
Mrs Barry said，"Diana，take Anne ut int the garden and shw her yur flwers."
Outside in the garden，std Anne and Diana，lking （8） at each ther ver a cluster f bluebells.
Anne said at last，almst in a whisper，"Diana（9） t be my bsm friend？"
Diana laughed.She always laughed befre she spke.
"Sure，"she said."Anne，I'm awfully glad yu've cme t live at Green Gables."
When Marilla and Anne went hme，Diana went with them as （10） as the bridge.They parted with many prmises t spend the next afternn tgether again.
﹣Taken frm Anne f Green Gables
四、阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
16．（6分）
（1）Bananas which are needed in this experiment .
A.are ttally different frm each ther
B.lk alike with the same length
C.have the same size but different shapes
D.have similar shapes and clurs
（2）Why d these helpers think the tw bananas have different length？
A.Because helpers cmpare the bananas' curves.
B.Because helpers see bananas in different ways.
C.Because the bananas used in the experiment are ttally different.
D.Because helpers usually think the ne clser t them is the lnger.
（3）What des the experiment want t tell us？
A Seeing is believing.
B.Practice makes perfect.
C.Seeing is nt always believing.
D.Think twice befre acting.
17．（6分）Taihu Tunnel，10.79 kilmetres lng and 43.6 metres wide，has been the lngest underwater tunnel in China.It stands ut as ne f the"2022 China's Tp100 Buildings in the New Era".
When building Taihu Tunnel，the prject team faced many challenges，such as high safety risks and time limit（限制），they made wrkable plans.They divided the tunnel cnstructin（建设） int 19 parts.The cnstructin f each part mainly tk fur steps.
Step 1 Remve.The team built a cfferdam t remve water frm the area，s the wrkers culd g inside and d their wrk in dry cnditins.
Step 2 Clear.The team dug deep int the lake bed，and cleared the sil and stnes ut in rder t make space fr the next step.
Step 3 Build.The team built the flr，walls and rf f the tunnel in this step.They used high﹣quality building materials t waterprf the tunnel.
Step 4 Backfill.The team put the sil and stnes back.Then this part f the tunnel was buried deep dwn the lake bed.
The cnstructin f the 19 parts was streamlined.The prject team used a new methd.The wrk grup f each step mved t the next part and repeated their wrk after they finished the wrk in the previus part.Different wrk grups c﹣perated well with each ther.Frm part t part，the cnstructin started frm the ppsite ends，and gt cnnected smewhere in the middle.The cnstructin tk abut fur years t cmplete，shrter than peple had expected.
The drivers' safety is fully cnsidered in Taihu Tunnel.There are 200，000 LED lights n the ceiling f the tunnel.They shw vivid pictures f blue sky，starry night and s n.The pictures can help drivers fight tiredness and travel thrugh the tunnel safely.Besides，the plice can give instructins and warn drivers in the tunnel ver an audi system t prevent further accidents.
The cnstructin f Taihu Tunnel shws great value in engineering and the tunnel brings much cnvenience t peple living nearby.
（1）Which picture shws hw a "cfferdam" wrks？
A.
B.
C.
D.
（2）The cnstructin f Taihu Tunnel .
A.was divided int fur parts
B.started frm the middle f the lake
C.tk mre time than peple had expected
D.was cmpleted by using a streamlined methd
（3）What is the main purpse f the passage？
A.T advise peple t prtect Taihu Tunnel.
B.T intrduce the cnstructin f Taihu Tunnel.
C.T share the advantages brught by Taihu Tunnel.
D.T tell the difficulties f cnstructing Taihu Tunnel.
18．（6分）Every time I passed in frnt f a tailr's，I wanted t enter and buy sme new clthes.But I had n mney t pay fr them.The ＄1，000，000 banknte in my pcket was useless!
I passed in frnt f the same tailr's six times.At last，I entered.I quietly asked if they had an ld，unattractive suit that n ne wanted t buy.The man I spke t ndded his head，"One mment，please."
After sme time，he tk me t a back rm.He lked at several ugly suits that n ne wanted.He chse the wrst fr me.I really wanted a suit s I said nthing.
It was time t pay."Can yu wait a few days fr the mney？I haven't gt any small change with me."
The man said，"Oh，yu haven't？Well，▲."
"My friend，"I replied，"yu can't judge a stranger by the clthes he wears，can yu change a large banknte？"
"Oh，f curse we can change a large banknte."he said cldly.
I gave him the banknte.He received it with a smile，a big smile that cvered his face.When he read the banknte，his smile disappeared.The wner f the shp came ver and asked me，"What's the truble？"
"There isn't any truble.I'm waiting fr my change."
"Cme，cme.Give him his change，Td.Quickly!"
Td answered， "It's easy t say，but lk at the banknte，"The wner lked at the banknte.Then he lked at my package with the ugly suit.
"Td，"he shuted，"yu are stupid!Hw can yu sell this unattractive suit t a millinaire!
Td，can't yu see the difference between a millinaire and a pr man？"
"I'm srry，sir，"the wner cntinued."Please take ff thse things yu are wearing and thrw them in the fire.Put n this fine shirt and this handsme suit.It's perfect fr yu﹣simple but elegant."
"But，my dear sir."I said，"I can rder all these things nly if yu change my banknte.Or if yu can wait a while befre I pay yu."
"Wait a while.I'll wait frever.That's the wrd.Td，send these things t the gentleman's address.Let the less imprtant custmers wait!"
"What's yur address，sir？"
"I'm changing my hme.I'll cme back and give yu my new address，"I replied.
"Quite right，sir，quite right.Let me shw yu t the dr，sir，gd day."
（1）Which f the fllwing wuld be mst suitable fr ▲？
A.I will talk t the wner abut it
B.I dn't mind lending yu sme
C.cme and pay tmrrw at the latest
D.I thught gentlemen like yu carried large change
（2）The wner said srry t me because .
A.he fund I was very pwerful
B.he culdn't give me the change right away
C.he hadn't nticed that I was a rich custmer
D.he didn't think the suit Td picked was simple fr me
（3）What wuld be the best title fr this passage？
A.A Millinaire r a Pr Man
B.A Large Banknte
C.A Warm﹣hearted Shp Owner
D.An Unattractive Suit
19．（8分）When cnsidering the kind f experience that makes life better，mst peple first think that happiness depends n experiencing pleasure：gd fd，gd jbs，we might as well sit in frnt f the televisin n a quiet evening.
Pleasure is an imprtant part f the quality f life，but by itself it desn't bring happiness.When peple think further abut what makes a wrthy life，they tend（倾向于），ther experiences that verlap（有重叠） pleasurable nes but fall int a grup with a separate name：enjyment.Enjyable events take place when peple have nt nly satisfied a need r met sme earlier expectatin，but als achieved smething unexpected.
Enjyment is characterized by a sense f curisity，f achievement.Playing a tennis game that imprves ne's ability is enjyable，as is reading a bk that shws things in a new light，but when we think back n them afterwards，we wuld say，and grwn.
Experiences that give pleasure can als give enjyment，but the tw feelings are quite different.Fr example，everybdy takes pleasure in eating.Hwever，S as t sense and tell its varius tastes.As this example suggests，we can experience pleasure withut any psychic energy，while enjyment happens nly as a result f full attentin.A persn can feel pleasure withut any effrt，as lng as certain parts in his brain are stimulated（刺激）.But it's impssible t enjy a tennis game r a bk withut full attentin.It's fr this reasn that pleasure des nt last lng，that are relatively challenging.
Withut enjyment，life will g n，and it can even be pleasant.But it depends heavily n luck and the external（外部的），hwever，we need t learn hw t build enjyment int what happens day in，day ut.
（1）Yu will mst prbably experience enjyment when yu .
A．buy expensive shes
B．rder a delicius meal
C．talk with friends fr new ideas
D．sit quietly in frnt f a televisin
（2）What d yu knw abut pleasure and enjyment frm the passage？
A．Enjyment grws ut f pleasure.
B．Pleasure and enjyment cme hand in hand.
C．Pleasurable experiences are part f enjyable nes.
D．Sme experiences prvide bth pleasure and enjyment.
（3）The wrds "psychic energy" in Paragraph 4 are clsest in meaning t .
A．attentin
B．interest
C．ability
D．knwledge
（4）The writer prbably agrees that .
A．feeling pleasure stps peple frm achieving grwth
B．feeling enjyment cmes with achieving grwth
C．a wrthy life depends n luck and envirnment
D．pleasure is the key t a happy and wrthy life
第Ⅱ卷。五、词汇运用。 （A）根据句意和汉语注释，在答题卡对应题号的横线上，写出单词的正确形式。
20．（1分）I （无疑地） dn't have anything t prve—my recrd speaks fr itself.
21．（1分）Sme f the （古代的） symbls can still be seen in tday's Chinese characters.
22．（1分）Nne f them （提交） the final reprt t the manager at last.
23．（1分）Chse what yu lve and lve the （选择） yu have made.Only in this way can yu reach yur gal!
（B）根据句意，在答题卡对应题号的横线上，写出括号内所给单词的适当形式。
24．（1分）Hangzhu has made a histry in the wrld t have （succeed） hsted the 19th Asian Games.
25．（1分）Our new English teacher is different frm thers.Her classes are far
（lively）.
26．（1分）The great （achieve） f the new time have cme frm the cmmn effrts and hard wrk f ur Party and ur peple.
27．（1分）During the war，Anne and her family went int （hide） in a secret place in her father's cmpany.
六、动词填空用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空，并将答案写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。
28．（1分）The Belt and Rad， （cnnect） East t West，has created lts f pprtunities fr all the members.
29．（1分）As sn as he （ffer） a well﹣paid jb，he called his parents t tell them the gd news.
30．（1分）I wnder what I shuld pay attentin t （avid） making s many mistakes.
31．（1分）﹣Let me pur yu a cup f black cffee，OK？
﹣N，thanks.I hardly drink it.It （hurt） my stmach.
（1分）It's still unknwn hw the war between Russia and Ukraine
（influence） the peple's lives f the tw cuntries.
33．（1分）—Wuld yu please tell us smething abut the new wetland park called Gnghuwan？
—I'm srry，but neither I nr my cusin （be） there.
34．（1分）I still dn't knw what （happen） while I was away frm hme.
35．（1分）I knew when he went ut last night because I （lie） in bed，awake.
七、阅读填空先通读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在文章后表格的空格内填入一个最恰当的单词，所填单词必须写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。每个空格只能填一个单词。
36．（5分）Aristtle nce wrte that "happiness is a state f activity".In ther wrds，whether yu want life﹣lng happiness r a few mments f gd cheer，yu've gt t mve frward.We've fund five steps t take tward happiness.
Researchers frm University f Illinis asked nearly 1，200 peple hw mney，vlunteer activities and clse relatinships influenced their happiness.Reprted Newsweek's Sharn Begley n the findings（稳定的） relatinships can help us gain the highest levels f happiness." The new study fund thse wh were friends f happy peple had a greater chance f being happy t.
Singing alud and talking t thers may increase a feeling f happiness，accrding t the study.Participants（参与者） fllwed the advice fr tw weeks and felt happier.
The researchers als gave ＄5 r ＄20 t 46 strangers by chance.Half the grup was tld t spend the mney n themselves，while the ther half was tld t spend it n thers.Thse wh spent the wealth n thers felt much happier than thse wh spent it n themselves.There was n difference in happiness between thse wh spent ＄5 r ＄20，suggesting that it's nt hw much mney yu spend，that brings jy and satisfactin What's mre，studies shwed that discuraged（气馁的）peple wh wrte dwn three gd things each day fr six mnths became happier.
Title：Steps tward happiness
八、完成句子按所给的汉语，用英语完成下列句子，并将答案写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。
37．（1.5分）大卫已缺课一周，难怪他担心明天的考试。
David schl fr ne week.N wnder he is wrried abut tmrrw's exam.
38．（1.5分）我怀疑他们已背井离乡多年，因为他们对家乡一无所知。
I dubted hme fr years because they knew nthing abut their hmetwn.
39．（1.5分）战争一爆发，为生命安全担忧的巴勒斯坦人民就被迫离开家多。
As sn as the war brke ut，Palestinians t leave their hmetwn.
40．（1.5分）亚运会期间，那些具有地方特色的中国美食备受赞誉。
Delicius Chinese fd during the Asian Games.
41．（1.5分）大多数他的同龄人能以高标准工作。
Mst guys .
42．（1.5分）不断努力尝试使我们在学业方面更容易取得进步。
Keeping trying hard in study.
九、书面表达。
43．（20分）某校广播站有如下征文启事，请你写篇英文稿件投稿，谈谈你的想法。
It's nt easy fr teenagers t make true friends.Sme f them make friends by fllwing suit （随大流）.That means they're influenced by their friends easily and d the same as them，such as smking r playing nline games t much tgether，thugh they're nt willing t.
Share yur ideas abut the tpic.
（1）Is it wise t fllw suit t make friends？Why r why nt？
（2）What are true friends？
（3）Hw can teenagers make true friends？
Dn't frget t supprt yur ideas with yur experience as an example.
注意事项：
（1）文中不得出现真实姓名；需包含上述三个要点；
（2）词数在100个左右，文章的开头已在答题卡上给出，不计入总词数。
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参考答案
二、单项选择在A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．【答案】A
2．【答案】C
3．【答案】D
4．【答案】C
5．【答案】D
6．【答案】B
7．【答案】A
8．【答案】D
9．【答案】D
10．【答案】B
11．【答案】B
12．【答案】B
13．【答案】A
14．【答案】A
三、完形填空先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
15．【答案】ADCDD ABBAC
四、阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
16．【答案】BAC
17．【答案】DDB
18．【答案】DCB
19．【答案】CDAB
第Ⅱ卷。五、词汇运用。 （A）根据句意和汉语注释，在答题卡对应题号的横线上，写出单词的正确形式。
20．【答案】undubtedly
21．【答案】ancient
22．【答案】submitted
23．【答案】chice
（B）根据句意，在答题卡对应题号的横线上，写出括号内所给单词的适当形式。
24．【答案】successfully
25．【答案】mre lively
26．【答案】achievements
27．【答案】hiding
六、动词填空用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空，并将答案写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。
28．【答案】cnnecting
29．【答案】was ffered
30．【答案】t avid
31．【答案】hurts
32．【答案】influences
33．【答案】is
34．【答案】happened
35．【答案】was lying
七、阅读填空先通读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在文章后表格的空格内填入一个最恰当的单词，所填单词必须写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。每个空格只能填一个单词。
36．【答案】（1）purpse
（2）helpful
（3）spread
（4）sharing
（5）cheer
八、完成句子按所给的汉语，用英语完成下列句子，并将答案写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。
37．【答案】was absent frm
38．【答案】they had been away
39．【答案】were frced
40．【答案】with lcal characteristics was highly praised
41．【答案】his age can wrk t high standards
42．【答案】makes it easier fr us t make prgress
九、书面表达。
43．【答案】
I want t share my ideas abut the tpic.There are n tw identical leaves in the wrld.Frm this sentence，it tells us that we shuld have ur wn characteristics in making friends，nt all the same.S we shuld nt imitate thers.Just like when we participate in ftball matches，sme are galkeepers and sme are defenders.
T make friends，yu must be friendly t thers.Smile at everyne and yu are almst sure t get a smile in return.Yu shuld d yur best t make a stranger feel at hme，n matter where he happens t be.Besides，put yurself in the ther's psitin and make him feel he's welcme.
When yu dn't agree with peple n certain matter，dn't argue but discuss with them.Hwever，dn't believe in thse wh always betray their friends in truble，because"A friend in need is a friend indeed"．（1）
A.clse
B.pretty
C.cmmn
D.happy
（2）
A.prtect
B.enjy
C.help
D.behave
（3）
A.lucky
B.smart
C.bad
D.special
（4）
A.similar
B.wise
C.careful
D.beautiful
（5）
A.wnder
B.realize
C.dubt
D.imagine
（6）
A.living
B.true
C.natural
D.perfect
（7）
A.mrning
B.afternn
C.evening
D.night
（8）
A.madly
B.shyly
C.impatiently
D.unwillingly
（9）
A.enugh
B.well
C.hard
D.much
（10）
A.lng
B.high
C.far
D.near
Banana cnfusin
Here's an interesting demnstratin（演示） f hw yu can't always trust what yu think yu see.
Yu'll need
●Tw bananas that lk alike and are exactly the same length.
●Ruler
●Crayn
●Five helpers
①Put the bananas side by side n a table pinting in the same directin.
Mark"1" n ne with the crayn and "2" n the ther.
②Hld the bananas like this，with N 1 n tp，shw them t yur first helper and ask which ne is lnger.
③Turn away，mve N 2 t the tp，turn t yur helper and ask again which is lnger.Repeat these steps fr each helper.
What happens？
Peple will usually say the lwer banana is the lnger ne.
They may d that because they naturally cmpare the bananas where they are clsest t each ther.
They cmpare the shrt inner curve （内曲线） f the tp banana t the lng tp curve f the bttm banana.
The（1）
f the study
T mind what makes peple happy.
The findings f the study
◆The mst stable relatinships are （2） t gain happiness.
◆Happiness can（3） amng friends.
◆Yu can gain happiness by singing r talking t thers.
◆Yu will be happier by （4） the wealth than spending it n yurself.
◆Yu may （5） yurself up when yu write dwn smething gd.
Cnclusin
Happiness can be fund if all these have been dne.