常州市教育学会2013--2014学年第一学期九年级期末试卷附答案 王艳红

常州市教育学会学生学业水平监测九年级英语试卷（考试范围：至牛津初中英语9A unit6）2014年元月二．单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）21. Mrs. Zhang Dr. Yang shows great interest in the topic we aretalking about. They want to know more about it.A. both; andB. Either; orC. Not only; but alsoD. /; and22. –Excuse me could you tell me ?–Sorry, I’m afraid I don’t know.A. when the clothes shop opensB. were is the nearest post officeC. how long the old man had stayed threwD. how do you celebrate Thanksgiving Day23. Ladies and gentlemen, we are going to soon .Please make sure yourmobile phones are powered off.A. take awayB. take offC. take upD. take in24. –Will the volleyball match be covered ?–Yes, But if you are not a sports fan, you might find it a bit .A. alive; boringB. alive; boredC. live; boringD. live; bored25. –Has he been popular since he started to sing?–No. he appeared in the musical program, few people knew him.A .Until B. After C. If D. As26. The engineer was attacked a knife when he was going homehis bike .A. by; byB. with; onC. with; byD. by; on27. Sandy dances in school. She is one of dancers I have everseen.A. the most beautiful; the most talentedB. most beautiful; the most talentedC. the most beautiful; more talentedD. most beautiful; more talented28. –Tom, there’s so much work to do. some help?–No, thanks. I finish all of it today.A. Need you; mustn’tB. Need you; needn’t C .Do you need; mustn’t D . . Doyou need; needn’t29. Nowadays, young people chat online talk with each otherface to face.A prefer; toB like; better thanC would rather ; thanD . prefer; than30. –―Les Miserables‖is a wonderful film.–. I’ve never seen such a moving film before.A. I’m afraid that’s not trueB. I don’t like it at allC. I’m not sure if you are rightD. I think so.三．完形填空（共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分）Red is the color of China. Among all the colors ，red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and pure，31 in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the color red not only because it makes people excited，but also because it has 32 meaning in Chinese culture and history．No country in the world has ever 33 a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a Symbol. It gives color to the soul(灵魂)of the nation. In the past，red represented dignity(尊严) and mystery．Even now, Chinese people 34 the color much more than we do. It can be said that ―China Red‖ is an everlasting theme for China, and an. Impo rtant color for the Chinese people.―China Red‖ has35 a very popular word，attracting the world’s attention. Findingred-colored things in China is very 36 ，as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing special 37 in China：the walls of ancient palaces，the 38 flag，Chinese knots，lanterns，traditional paper-cuts，and even red tanghulu.Red is the color of the luck ，health，harmony, happiness，peace，richness and so on. Only real things and events can fully 39 and explain its beauty．The color can be 40 and meaningful only when it’s connected with people.In China, red is more than just a color．It carries the ancient history and 41 of the Chinese nation. China Red is 42 with mysterious charm beyond description and it is right Here in China waiting for you to feel, to discover!31. A. but B. or C. and D. while32. A. poor B. rich C. simple D. correct33. A. used B. shared C. drawn D .affected34. A. need B. dislike C. hate D. love35. A. spoken B. said C. become D. got36. A. hard B. easy C. sudden D. warm37. A. roles B. games C. cards D. places38. A. national B. international C. local D. foreign39. A. believe B. show C. talk D. write40 A. large B. quiet C. alive D. peaceful41. A. art B. culture C. business D. ability42. A. pleased B. crowded C. filled D. satisfied四．阅读理解（共10小题；毎小题2分，满分20分）AWelcome to London! The following is some helpful information about two famous places. The London Eye Opening Time October to May:10:00am—8:00pm dailyJune to September:10:00am—9:00pm dailyNot open on 25th December(Christmas Day)Ticket Price Adults(16+):$18.60Children(4-15): $9.54Children(Under 4):FreeThe Tower of London Opening Time November to February:Tues-Sat 9:00am-4:30pmSun—Mon 10:00am—4;30pmMarch—OctoberTues-Sat 9:00am ---5:30 pmSun—Mon 10:am-5:30 pmThe tower is closed on 24-26 December and1JanuaryTicket Price Adults(16+):$25.10Children(4-15): $12.94Children(Under 4):Free43.On__________,neither of the two places is open.A.Chidren’s DayB.New Year’s DayC.Christmas DayD.April Fool’s Day44.The Tower of London opens ________later Sunday and Monday.A.half an hourB.one hourC.two hoursD.three hours45.If the Smiths,including two adults and a four-year-old child,want to visit the Tower of London,how much do they need to pay?A. $50.20B. $63.10C. $76.00D.82.80BThinking is something you choose to do as a fish chooses to live in water. To be human is to think. But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical(判断性的)thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes(过程). Otherwise, you might be controlled by the ideas of others. Indeed, critical thinking is at the heart of education.The word "critical" here has a special meaning. It does not mean taking one view against another view, as when some one criticizes another person for doing something wrong. The nature of critical thinking is thinking beyond the easily seen—beyond the pictures on TV, the untrue reports in the newspapers, and the faulty reasoning.Critical thinking is an attitude as much as an activity. If you are curious about life and desire to dig deeper into it, you are a critical thinker, If you find pleasure in deep thinking about different ideas, characters, and facts, you are a critical thinker.Activities of the mind and higher-order reasoning are processes of deep and careful consideration. They take time, and do not go hand in hand with the fast speed in today's world, fast foods, instant coffee, and serf-developing film. If you are among the people who believe that speed is a measure of intelligence, you may learn something new from a story about Albert Einstein. The first time Banesh Hoffman, a scientist, was to discuss his work with Albert Einstein, Hoffman was too nervous to speak. But Einstein immediately put Hoffman at ease by saying, "Please go slowly, I don't understand things quickly."46. Critical thinking is important to us because if we do not think critically,__________.A. it will be hard for us to think naturally and fastB. we might be controlled by other people's ideasC. we will follow the ideas of others naturallyD. we might be fooled by other people's ideas47. If you are a critical thinker, you will________.A. think deeply about different ideasB. trust the reports in the newspapersC. take one view against another viewD. criticize other people for their mistakes51. In the last paragraph, "something new" suggests that________.A. the smarter you are, the faster you do thingsB. the faster you do things, the smarter you becomeC. speed can improve intelligenceD. intelligence is not decided by speed48. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Thinking and Critical ThinkingB. Understanding Critical ThinkingC. Thinking Natural and HumanD. Thinking Fast Means IntelligenceCA recent survey of 2000 parents in Britain showed that they are often afraid of science questions asked by their curious children only because they have no idea what the answer is. Here is a list of some simple questions that you can ask your parents to see if they know the answers.Q: Why is the sky blue?A: You probably know white sunlight is made up of seven colors. While it moves in a straight line when going through space, it starts to divide as it hits ―raised area‖ in the atmosphere. The ones with longest wavelengths pass through easily. The blue , however , can be taken in by the gas molecules (分子) because it has a shorter wavelength , which in turn scatters (使分散) it in different directions. That’s why when you look up at the sky, it appears to be blue.Q: Why does the moon sometimes appear during the daytime?A: The simple answer to that is because just like any other object it is being lit (照亮) by the sun. As long as it is around 45 degrees or even 90 degrees off the sun, it will receive light and be able to be seen. The only time it is not able to be seen during its 28-day orbit (轨道) around the earth is when it is right bet ween the earth and the sun. That’s because its back , which is not lit by the sun, is facing us.Q: Where do birds/ honeybees go in winter?A: While the bird part is quite easy, since a lot of them get together and travel, the honeybee part is likely to puzzle your parents. It turns out that these busy insects stop being that active when the temperature drops below 50°F. Instead ,they get together in the lower central area of the hive （蜂巢）and form a ball around their queen. This helps keep both warm enough to survive the cold winter months.49. The sky looks blue mainly because the color blue in the sunlight_______.A. has the longest wavelength among all the colorsB. cannot be taken in by the gas moleculesC. doesn’t hit ―raised area‖ in the atmosphereD. cannot pass through space successfully50. How long can’t the moon be seen during the daytime in a month?A. 2.B. 28.C.30.D. 31.51. What do honeybees choose to do when the temperature drops below 50°F?A. They choose to be active in the wild.B. They choose to keep themselves warm.C. They choose to travel to a warm place.D. They choose to get together in the upper central area of the hive.52. What is NOT explained in the passage?A. Why is the sky blue?B. Why is the moon able to be seen during the daytime?C. Why do birds travel in winter?D. Where do honeybees go in winter?五．阅读表达（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）Good communication skills are key to success in life, work and relationships. Without effective(有效的) communication, a message can turn into error, misunderstanding, or even disaster.Communication is the process by which we exchange information between people. To communicate well is to understand and to be understood. Communication can be successful only when both the sender and the receiver understand the same information.In today's highly informational and technological environment, it has become more important to have good communication skills. Here are some important steps to communicate effectively.Know what you want to say and why. Understand clearly the purpose of your message. Know to whom you are communicating and why.How will you say it? We all know that it's not always what you say, but how you say it , that matters. Begin by making eye contact. You show trust and confidence when you look at others in the eyes when you speak. Second, pay attention to your body language, since it can say so much more than your words. By standing with your arms easily at your side, you tell others that you are open to hearing what they have to say.Communication is a two-way street. After you have said what you have to say, stop and listen. Practise your listening skills. Be considerate of others are talking, listen carefully and never cut them off.Definition of communicationCommunication is the process by which we exchange information53.__________people.Some54._________for payattention to communicationskills.●key to success in life, work and relationships●helping to understand each oyher●being of much 55. ________ at present as a result of the highlyinformation and technological environmentSome steps to have aneffective communication.●Have a 56._____ understanding of what your purposes,listeners and reasons are.●Know how you say it because it is sometimes more importantthan what you say.●Stop to listen after you have 57._____your talk.六、单词拼写（共9小题；每小题1分，满分9分）A）根据句意，用所给单词的合适形式填空。