2023 学年第二学期期中考试九年级英语试卷考生注意：1, 本卷有七大题, 共84小题。2. 试物满分140分, 考试时间90分钟。3. 金部试题均采用连续编号。请将所有答案做在答题纸的指定位置上, 做在试卷上一律不 给分。Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension(听力理解)(共25分)A. Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容, 选出相应的图片)(5分) 1._________ 2. ________ 3. ______ 4. _________ 5._______B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(根据你听到的对话和问题, 选择最恰当的答案)(5分)6. A. By plane. B. By train C. By underground. D. By sea7. A. Lions B. Monkeys. C. Tigers. D. Pandas8. A. Boss and secretary. B. Husband and wife. C. Waitress and customer. D. Teacher and student. 9. A. 3 weeks. B. 6 weeks. C. 9 weeks. D. 12 weeks. 10. A. She wanted to hold the party until midnight. B. She hoped the man could stop making noise. C. She felt unhappy because she couldn't join in the party. D. She always feels tired after going to the party every Friday. C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用 “T” 表示, 不符合的用 “F” 表示)(5分)11. On a winter morning, a 10-year-old boy made a phone call to a shop owner. 12. The little boy asked the woman on the phone to give him a job of cutting grass. 13. The woman had already had someone to cut grass for half the price of the little boy asked. 14. The little boy didn't get angry with the woman and said goodbye politely. 15. The little boy accepted the shop owner's offer because he really wanted to get a job. D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences(听短文完成下列内容, 每空格限填一词)(10分)16. Some people enjoy watching clouds just to ________ ________ and others do it to better understand clouds.17. In October 2013, Zhang Yue's friend sent him ________ ________ about some unusual clouds appearing in southeastern Beijing. 18. On a train to Tianjin, Zhang Yue ________ ________ take several wonderful pictures of the cloud. 19. The cloud Zhang Yue took pictures of became one of the world's ________ ________ best clouds. 20. After being famous, Zhang Yue set up a WeChat group for people with ________ ________.Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分语法和词汇)II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)(共15分)1. Roddy often helps his mother lay ________ table and he sets a good example for his younger brother.A. aB. anC. theD. /2. David’s idea to go to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower doesn’t agree with ________.A. IB. meC. myD. mine3. After eating two rice dumplings, the hungry boy asked for ________ one.A. anotherB. otherC. othersD. the other4. Tourists from home and abroad can enjoy wonderful views on ________ sides of the Huangpu River.A. noneB. bothC. allD. neither5. The man in blue seems ________ because he always talks to others with a smile.A. friendlyB. gentlyC. sadlyD. lonely6. —Mr Lin, must I get everything ready for the discussion before Tuesday?—No, you ________. You may finish the task next week.A. can’tB. shouldn’tC. needn’tD. mustn’t7. With the teacher’s help, that little girl worked out the maths problem as ________ as her deskmate did.A. quickB. quicklyC. quickerD. more quickly8. By the end of last year, Kevin ________ in Shanghai for ten years.A. livedB. livesC. has livedD. had lived9. My sister ________ a kite in the park happily this time yesterday.A. was flyingB. flewC. had flownD. would fly10 We teenagers should never give up easily in the face of difficulties ________ we achieve our goals.A. afterB. whenC. untilD. since11. Anna is considering ________ to New Zealand for further study next summer holidays.A goB. wentC. to goD. going12 Michael expected ________ the basketball match so he trained hard day and night.A. to winB. winningC. winD. won13. Our teacher asks us to read English newspapers every day ________ we can improve our English.A. now thatB. so thatC. as long asD. even though14. —________ will you finish painting the fence? What took you so long?—I’m sorry, but I think it will be done in three hours.A. How longB. How oftenC. How soonD. How far15. ________ useful advice the friendly customer gave us about the Magic Hotel!A. HowB. WhatC. What aD. What anComplete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once. (将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。)A. holding B created C. included D. brought E. explainedAt the World Robot Conference (世界机器人大会) 2023 in late August in Beijing, there were two robots that looked like the Chinese poets Li Bai and Du Fu. Technology has ____16____ ancient poets “back to life”. While Li Bai was ____17____ up a cup of wine, Du Fu was sitting at a desk, writing. “The two robots look real because they are made of silicone (硅胶) and their skin is very soft”, the designer of the robots ____18____ in an interview. Another human-like robot named Apollo has also attracted attention recently. It was ____19____ by an American company and can make simple movements, such as walking and waving. A. safety B. able C. breaks D. records E. visitorsApollo’s head has cameras and sensors (传感器) inside so it is ____20____ to map out a 360- degree view of its environment. What’s more, the cameras and sensors help the robot keep balance when walking on unstable (不稳定的) surfaces. Robots like Apollo usually work with humans, such as being tour guides or helping ____21____ at front desks. People are comfortably living and working with machines that look and act like them. However, as more human-like robots come out, ____22____ will be the key, according to the Robot Report website. When a 70-kilogram robot ____23____ down and falls, humans nearby may get hurt.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子)(共8分)24. Many ________ have showed that people need high-quality education. (survey)25. The secretary reminded her boss ________ that he would have a meeting at five. (two)26. Jessica suggested that Tommy should have a taste of the soup ________.(he)27. To our surprise, the twins have ________ different characters. (complete)28. John was not ________ with the trip to Europe so he made a complaint. (satisfying)29 The five-star restaurant ________ the guests so well that it is popular on the Internet. (service)30. The woman thought she was in a ________ situation and couldn’t help crying. (hope)31. Tim refused Jacky’s ________ because they had an argument yesterday. (invite)V. Rewrite the following sentences as required(根据所给要求, 改写下列句子。52-57题, 每空格限填一词, 58题注意句首大写)(共14分)32. People have seriously polluted the environment in the past ten years. (改为一般疑问句)________ people seriously ________ the environment in the past ten years?33. Jimmy hardly uses electronic products on weekdays. (改为反意疑问句)Jimmy hardly uses electronic products on weekdays, ________ ________ ?34. Mike kept in touch with his new friend by chatting on the Internet. (对划线部分提问)________ did Mike ________ in touch with his new friend?35. The headmaster introduced two scientists to the students last month. (改为被动语态)Two scientists ________ ________ to the students by the headmaster last month.36. Technology will not benefit us unless we use it properly. (保持句意基本不变)________ we ________ use technology properly, it will not benefit us.37. The actor asked the director, “Do you plan to make a film about Olympic champions?” (改为间接引语)The actor asked the director ________ he ________ to make a film about Olympic champions.38. available for, my, were there, the pop concert, tickets (连词成句)__________________________________________________________________________?Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写)VI. Reading Comprehension(阅读理解)(共50分)A. Choose the best answer(根据短文内容, 选择最恰当的答案)(12分)Sunshine Community Centre Hobby group openingsJuggling (for beginners)Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.Feeling stressed to juggling work and play? Losing focus as if your life is up in the air? Whether you’re throwing and catching balls or oranges, this ancient skill can sharpen your focus and take your mind off your troubles. It’s good training for the body and lots of fun, too! CheerleadingThursdays 7-9 p.m.Cheerleading is just as tough as competing in track and field. We sing, dance, spin, and throw each other into the air-all to support athletes at sports events. Cheerleading builds trust, spirit and strength. Join now, boys and girls. If you can handle all the tough work, you can get a fit body and friendship in return. Fishing FunSundays 7-11 a.m.Boring?Or tiring?Come fish with us and find out for yourself while enjoying a peaceful morning. Beginners and experts are welcome. Origami OriginalsWednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.Get creative with origami, the art of paper-folding. This hobby is good training for the eyes, hands and mind. You can also learn a little bit of maths such as fractions and geometric shapes (几何图形), etc. from complex (复杂的), interesting paper forms. 39. Which hobby group is the most suitable for someone who wants to get fit and make friends?A. Juggling (for beginners).B. Cheerleading.C. Fishing Fun.D. Origami Originals.40. The underline word “juggling” in the first sentence means ________.A. the art of throwing and catching objectsB. making full use of things in a creative wayC. dealing with two important things at the same timeD. making things look better by turning them upside down41. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. Juggling can help you forget about troubles.B. Origami trains a person more than one area.C. You need experience to join Fishing Fun.D. Cheerleaders support athletes by singing and dancing.42. Jack is interested in maths and he wants to train both his eyes and mind. He will probably go to the hobby group at ________.A. 7:00 p.m. every TuesdayB. 7:00 p.m. every ThursdayC. 7:00 a.m. every SundayD. 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday43. The audience can NOT find ________ of the hobby groups from the posters.A. the opening day and timeB. the names and subjectsC. the contact informationD. the activities and benefits44. The main purpose of the material is to ________.A. advise people to find balance between work and playB. provide information and sell different kinds of interest coursesC. share useful tips among beginners with different hobbiesD. attract people in the community to join different hobby groupsChoose the words or expressions to complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或短语，完成短文)Exams help teachers see what kids know, but some say it’s time to stop the clockStudents in the US are regularly tested on their knowledge of class materials, from midterms to finals. Traditionally, educators have put time limits on tests ____45____ they believe it’s fair to give most students the same amount of time, and they also think students who really know the material should be able to answer all the questions during that time. Studies have shown, however, that the ____46____ to take a test quickly doesn’t reflect (反映) a student’s intelligence or knowledge of the material. Timed tests simply favour (有利于) students who can think under pressure. What do you think? Should we get rid of timed tests?Yes—having a time limit on tests can be unfairTime limits on tests give an advantage to students who can think quickly and stay calm. That has ____47____ to do with how much they know or how much they’ve studied. Many students, including people with learning difficulties, need more time to focus on their thoughts. They can get stressed and anxious (焦虑的) and even have trouble sleeping the night before a test, which will affect their performance. Not everyone can express his ideas or knowledge while the clock is ticking. Studies show that when students have time to focus on the questions, they give more thoughtful answers and ____48____ remember the material better. No—it’s important to have time limits on testsGiving students the same test with the same time limit is a fair way to test and compare their knowledge and abilities. While some students may need extra time due to specific needs, not everyone does. ____49____ there is a time limit for students to finish a test, they won’t learn how to manage their time or decide how much time to spend on each question. Time limits encourage students to trust their knowledge, make decisions and move forward, which helps build ____50____. Learning to work efficiently and quickly is also important in the real world, including in the workplace.45. A thereforeB. althoughC. untilD. because46. A. decisionB. abilityC. momentD. opinion47. A. everythingB. somethingC. anythingD. nothing48. A. immediatelyB. rarelyC. actuallyD. suddenly49. A. SinceB. UnlessC. Even ifD. When50. A. progressB. friendshipC. behaviorD. confidenceRead the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给) Amy Phelps can’t remember a time when she didn’t love giraffes. She met her first giraffe when she was three years old. “My parents knew the giraffe keeper at the zoo,” she says. “He showed me the magic of giraffes, that they are gentle, intelligent, and funny.” When Amy finished college, she worked as a zookeeper at the City Zoo to follow her d____51____of caring for giraffes.What does a giraffe keeper do? “You spend a lot of time m____52____ big things such as straw and branches (稻草和树枝),” Amy says with a laugh, “You have to be strong enough for this job and stay in shape.” Amy needs to look after nine giraffes. That’s too much work for one person, so she gets help from other three v____53____ from local high schools. Her daily routine starts with saying hello to each giraffe and cleaning up after them, which can be tiring but makes her happy. “It’s not my favourite part of the job,” says Amy, “but I like the exercise.”F____54____ the giraffes is a big part of her job. They eat around 100 pounds of food every day, including branches, fruits and vegetables. She also gives them treats and puts food in puzzle toys (益智玩具) to keep them entertained. Besides, Amy takes care of their health and trains them every day. She’s amazed by how s____55____ they are and teaches them different tricks, like recognizing parts of their bodies and even painting with a brush. Whenever Amy talks to zoo visitors, she points out how each giraffe is s____56____. “To people who don’t know them, all giraffes look alike. But I see them every day, each giraffe has a different face, way of walking and moving, body shape and markings.” she says. Amy not only cares for the giraffes in the zoo, but also p____57____ those in the wild. She works as a researcher to make sure the long-term survival of Africa’s giraffes. Besides she raises money for the Wild Animal Foundation (野生动物基金会) on World Giraffe Day every year. “My favourite thing is just spending time with giraffes. I love taking people to meet the giraffes and seeing how much they make people smile.”Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题)Dear Mrs Wu, I love video games and I develop my own games. It’s my favourite hobby. My parents were very encouraging at first. The day I started secondary school, they changed their mind. They now suggest that I give up video games altogether because study should be my priority (优先考虑的事项). What’s more, they don’t even allow me to go out with my friends at night. Every time they do that, I act like I don’t care. But in fact, I am quite angry and upset because they simply have no respect for me and my needs. What can I do?Sincerely yours, JasonDear Jason, You must be feeling very stressed these days. I’m glad you wrote to me for help. However, you should keep calm and talk to your parents about the benefits of your hobby. I can see why your parents are against video-gaming—it was seen as a useless pastime (娱乐活动) back in the time when your parents were young. The best idea may be to tell them that it is good training for new tech jobs like being a video game developer or drone photographer (无人机摄影师). Also, it is a good way to have a rest after a long school day. Try pointing out real-life examples to them to support your idea. Meanwhile, you should also make sure your hobby doesn’t get in the way of your school performance. As for your parents’ not allowing you to go out with your friends, it may be a good idea to open up to them about your private life. For example, you can ________. This may help them change their mind. Meanwhile, show them you are a responsible person who understands their worries, and will not let them down. If you can do this, I don’t believe they will be so hard on you. Remember, you mustn’t lose your cool, as that would be immature (不成熟的). Cheers! Mrs Wu 58. What is Jason’s favourite hobby?________________________________59. Why do Jason’s parents change their attitude towards Jason’s hobby now? ________________________________60. How does Jason feel when his parents stop him from going out with his friends? ________________________________61. According to Mrs Wu, what are the benefits of Jason’s hobby?________________________________62. What can be filled in the blank?________________________________63. After reading Mrs Wu’s letter of advice, what will Jason probably do next? (At least three points)________________________________VI1. Writing (作文)(共20分)64. Write at least 60 words according to the situation given. (请根据所给情境，写一篇不少于60个词的短文。标点符号不占格。)你的学校近期拟开展一次校园艺术节活动 (School Art Festival)，本次活动旨在发挥同学们的艺术特长，营造良好的校园艺术氛围。目前学校德育处正就活动方案征求意见。假如你是初三学生毕华，请阅读以下活动方案，给德育处王老师写一封信。信件必须包括以下内容：1. 你是否会报名参加校园艺术节活动，并简述理由；2. 针对活动方案中的1-2项内容，提出修改建议。校园艺术节活动方案活动主题“艺术让校园生活更美好” (Art makes school life better)活动时间5月6日至5月8日 下午3:30-4:30活动地点学校艺术教室 (Art Room)活动对象6至8年级学生活动形式艺术讲座、学生作品展示(Art lectures &Students’ works display)(注意：1. 信中不得出现任何真实人名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。2. 照抄阅读语篇内容不得分。)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________