九年级上学期英语期末试题.doc

九年级新目标英语(上)期末考试英语（全卷满分150分，120分钟完卷） 2007年1月1. 请将第卷答案填在第8页的对应答题栏内，填在其它地方不得分；2. 第卷直接在题中作答；3. 答题结束后，只交第卷（710页）； 第卷基础语言能力（计105分）第一部分: 听力（计30分）第1节：Jim的父母都要出差，他需要独自生活几天。请听他的妈妈在叮嘱他什么事情，从下面的图中选择相应的图画（划）（听三遍，满分10分）请接题! A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P第2节：对话理解（每段对话听两遍，满分10分）A. 根据你听到的对话和问题，选出正确答案1. A. Red.B. Yellow.C. Blue.2. A. To be a singer.B. To get a good job.C. To go to college. 3. A. Mike.B. Sam. C. Linda.4. A. 8:30.B. 9:00.C. 9:30.5. A. It isnt wonderful.B. It is not safe.C. It is strong enough.B听两段对话，选择正确答案。请听第一段对话，回答67小题。6. What are the speakers talking about? A. Davids mother. B. Davids math. C. Davids class.7. Whats the relationship between the two speakers? A. Neighbours. B. Husband and wife. C. A parent and a teacher.请听第二段对话，回答810小题。8. Where did the woman go last year? A. Hong Kong. B. Singapore. C. Beijing.9. What does the woman think of Singapore? A. Crowded. B. Clean. C. Not interesting.10. Which place does the woman think more interesting, Singapore or Hong Kong? A. Singapore. B. Hong Kong. C. She doesnt talk about it.第3节：听短文，选择正确答案（听三遍，满分10分）11. The farmer lived _.A. near the farm gateB. near the riverC. near a road12. There was a hole _ in the road.A. full of waterB. full of stonesC. full of earth13. The drivers thought the hole was_. A. not deepB. deepC. wide14. The farmer spent much time _. A. working on the farmB. watching the holeC. helping drivers15. The farmer filled the hole with water _.A. day and night B. at nightC. in the day第二部分：英语知识运用（计35分）第1节：选择填空（共15题，每小题1分，计15分）1. -Hes broken three cups!-Dont be angry! _, he is only a child. A. In allB. Above allC. At allD. After all2. Its been a lot of _ meeting you. A. funB. pleasantC. interestingD. happy3. -Travelling in Beijing is really interesting.-I quite agree. The pictures you took there are really _. A. fascinatingB. fascinatedC. fascinateD. fascinates4. -Do you know _ I could pass the exam?-Sorry, Ive no idea. A. thatB. ifC. whatD. which5. Your dream wont come true _ you keep working hard. A. becauseB. whenC. unlessD. if6. -How long have you _ here? -Since 2003. A. arrivedB. movedC. comeD. lived7. Its a good habit to practice _ English aloud every morning. A. to readB. readingC. on readingD. to be reading8. -_ are the Olympic Games held? -Every four years. A. How oftenB. How longC. How farD. how soon9. With the money _ he had saved, he bought a new bike for himself. A. whoB. whatC. whereD. that10. They said they _ from home for about two months. A. are awayB. would be awayC. leftD. would leave11. Not only I but also Tom and Jack _ interested in English because it _ useful. A. is, is B. is, are C. are, is D. are, are12. I cant go _ because I have to go home at once. A. else anywhere B. anywhere else C. else nowhere D. somewhere else13. He is a _ boy, so he cant go to the park by himself.A. four-year-old B. four year old C. four-years-old D. six years old14. _ of them is a farm worker.A. Both B. All C. Neither D. Some15. Lets write them _ before we forget them.A. downB. on C. to D. with第2节：完形填空（共20题，每小题1分，计20分）AReading books is a good habit for all kinds of reasons.First, reading books is _16_. You can always keep yourself amused if you like reading. It is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a relaxing hobby too. You can really become _17_ in a book.Next, you can read a book _18_: in a car, in a waiting, on a plane, in bedeven in the bath. All you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as _19_ is easy to stop and then start again._20_ good reason for reading books is that it is useful. If you read as a hobby you will be better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and will be better at understanding _21_ you read. As your reading improves, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much _22_. Many school subjects depend on good reading and, as you read, you learn _23_.Some people say that reading is out of date. This is not true. You have to be able to read how to use a computer, and the better you read, the better your computer skills will be. Reading is _24_ out of date!Good readers are most likely to be good writers, too. They are usually _25_ spelling as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is a wonderful hobby, one of the best. But other hobbies could be more useful, or more enjoyable!16. A. funB. boringC. difficultD. useless17. A. loseB. lostC. losingD. miss18. A. nowhereB. anywhereC. every dayD. sometimes19. A. itB. theyC. thatD. one20. A. AnotherB. The otherC. OthersD. More21. A. thatB. whichC. whatD. / 22. A. easyB. easierC. harderD. difficult23. A. less and lessB. much and moreC. more and mostD. more and more24. A. alreadyB. hardlyC. alsoD. still25. A. good atB. good forC. bad atD. poor atBAs I have learnt English very well in the university(大学), there is a good chance I will be able to stay on as a teacher with the university where I am _26_. Most of my friends and parents_27_that its best for a girl to be a university teacher.But I dont know_28_to do. It is not that I wouldnt like to be a teacher. But I dont want to stay, not now, because I need some experience in telling my students how to turn_29_into practice.I once taught business English at a night school, yet I had never done any business. Though I prepared my lessons well, I still_30_to create (创造) a “real-life” situation(情景) for my students to practice with. I feel now is not the right time for me to_31_here and spend my life in a university. I want to work in a place where I can_32_what Ive learnt: my knowledge of English and French. I also want to know more about other things.I know that_33_I leave the university, I shall start from the beginning in some ways, but Im_34_to learn, to work hard to keep up with others and then, if possible, surpass(超过) them. English can be a good tool to help me. It is a _35_to an end, but not the end itself.26. A. visiting B. working C. studying D. playing27. A. know B. think C. excuse D. hear28. A. whether B. what C. how D. why29. A. pictures B. covers C. pages D. theory30. A. failed B. enjoyed C. decided D. needed31. A. study B. work C. travel D. wait32. A. learn B. finish C. worry D. use33. A. if B. before C. until D. even34. A. free B. slow C. ready D. polite35. A. language B. means C. life D. story第三部分：阅读理解（共20题，每小题2分，计40分） 阅读下面四篇短文，根据内容，从短文后每题的选项中选择最佳的一项。ADear World,My son starts school today. Its going to be strange and new to him for some time. And I wish you would treat him gently.You see, up to now, he has been king of his own room. He has been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to treat his wounds（伤），and to comfort（安慰） his feelings.But now things are going to be different. This morning, hes going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great adventure（冒险）.So, World, I wish you would take him by the little hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him there are heroes, leaders and friends in this world. Give him quiet time to think over the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on green hill.Teach him to believe in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him they are wrong.Teach him to stand and fight if he thinks he is right.Teach him never to put a price on his heart and soul (心灵).Teach him gently, World, but dont coddle（溺爱）him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel（钢）. This is a big order, World, and see what you can do. Hes such a little fellow.1. From the second paragraph we know that the writers son _.A. is often ill B. rules the whole familyC. has been working at home D. has been taken good care of2. The writer wishes her son _. A. to treat others gently B. not to feel strange at school C. to develop some good habits D. to be better than other children at school3. What does the writer wish her son to do when someone says her son is wrong? A. He should listen to others and change his idea. B. He should ask the people around for advice. C. He should not give up his idea easily. D. He should ask her what to do.4. From the passage, we know the writer _. A. is not worried about her son at all B. doesnt want her son to go to school C. writes this passage to other parents D. is excited about her sons going to school5. Which is the best title of this passage? A. A great moment is coming! B. How to teach my son C. A mothers letter to the world D. Dont be rude to my son!BEnglish today is very different from the English spoken long, long ago. By the 12th century, the language had already changed very much. People then could not read writings from the year 700. The history of English has three parts “Old English”(before the year 1150), “Middle English”(up till 1500) and “Modern English”(1500 to now).The biggest difference between Old, Middle and Modern English is in vocabulary(词汇). Grammar hasnt changed greatly, but thousands of new words have come into the language. Many of them are from French.Another important change is pronunciation. It has changed so much that there are almost no words said the same way as in Old English.6. Today even English people themselves can hardly understand .A. the language B. Old English C. Middle English D. Modern English7. By what time had English changed greatly?A. Long, long ago B. By the year 1200C. From the year700 D. By the 12th century8. The period(时期) of “Middle English” is .A. from 1500 to now B. from 1150 to nowC. from 1150 to 1500 D. from 700 to 15009. Many English words of today came from .A. French B. Old English C. Middle English D. the English Language10. “There are almost no words said the same way today as in Old English. ”means .A. There are thousands of new wordsB. English pronunciation has changed greatlyC. Grammar has not changed greatlyD. The vocabulary is differentC MexicoMexicos neighbours are the United States to the north and Guatemala（危地马拉）and Honduras（洪都拉斯）to the south. Mexico is about one quarter of the size of the United States. Mexico has more than ninety million people. The language of Mexico is Spanish. This makes Mexico the worlds largest Spanish-speaking country.Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico. The city is also very high. It is 7349 feet high (2240 meters). This makes it one of the highest capital cities in the world. The population of Mexico City grows bigger every day. About thirty million people live there. It has more people than any other city in the world. Even more than Tokyo.Mexico also has its special plants. Many of the foods we eat started in Mexico. Foods like beans, maize（玉米）, avocados（鳄梨）, tomatoes, peanuts, chili peppers, vanilla（香草）, and chocolate come from Mexico. Mexico is also famous for its cactus（仙人掌）plants. Mexico has more kinds of cactus than any other country!11. Which of the following countries isnt Mexicos neighbour?A. The United States B. Canada C. Guatemala D. Belize12. What language is spoken in Mexico? A. English B. French C. German D. Spanish13. Twenty- five percent or 1/4 is another way of saying a _.A. meter B. quarter C. kilometre D. kilo14. Which city has the largest population in the world? A. New York B. Paris C. Mexico City D. Tokyo15. Which of the following makes Mexico famous?A. Maize B. Chocolate C. Vanilla D. CactusDDonald was not very good at maths. He could not understand the teachers explanations. Even when the teacher explained something a second time, Donald still could not understand it. “Never mind,” Donald told himself. “Im quite good at other subjects. Ill cheat(作弊) in the maths exam, then I wont be in trouble.”“Ill sit next to the boy whos best at maths, ” he thought, “and copy down his answers.” The day of the exam came, and Donald sat next to Brain Smith, who always was at the top of the class in maths. Donald carefully copied Brians answers onto his own paper. At the end of the exam, the teacher collected the papers and graded (批改) them. Then she said, “Well, boys and girls, Ive decided to give a prize to the student who got the highest grade. Its difficult for me to decide who to give the prize to, however, because two students, Donald and Brain, got the same grade.”“Let them share it,” one of the other students said.“Ive thought about that,” the teacher said, “but Ive decided to give the prize to Brian.” Donald was angry when he heard this. He stood up and said, “Thats not fair. I got the same grade as Brian.” “Thats true,” the teacher said. “However, Brains answer to Question 18 was I dont know, yours was Neither do I.”16. Donald decided to cheat in the maths exam because_.A. he was always at the top of the class in maths B. he understood the questionsC. he was not very good at maths D. the maths teacher did not explain the question carefully17. Donald got a high grade in maths because_.A. maths was his best subject B. the questions were easyC. he copied from another boy D. the teacher explained the questions carefully18. Donald got the same grade as Brian because _.A. both boys were good at maths B. Donald cheatedC. Brian copied Donalds answers D. the question were very easy19. The teacher knew it was Donald who cheated because _.A. his answer were the same as Brians B. he wrote “I dont know” as an answerC. he got the same wrong answers as Brian D. he wrote the words “Neither do I”20. Why was he angry when Donald heard that the teacher would give a prize to Brian?A. Because he got the same grade as Brian. B. Because Brian copied him. C. Because the teacher didnt know Donalds answers. D. Because he cheated in the maths exam. 九年级新目标英语(上)期末考试英语 2007年1月板块第I卷（105分）第II卷（45分）总 分题号听力运用阅读第1节第2节第3节第4节得分Keep your paper clean!第I卷 答 题 栏（计105分）第一部分 听力（A-P划: 10分，1-10各1分，11-15各2分，满分30分）ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP评卷人123456789101112131415得分第二部分 英语知识运用（每题1分，计35分）1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435评卷人得 分第三部分 阅读理解（每题2分，计40分）12345678910评卷人得 分11121314151617181920卷直接在题中作答!第卷 综合语言运用（计45分）第一节: 词汇A）根据汉语提示或英语解释，写出合适的单词（每题1分，满分5分）1. That is a kind of game that can be played _ _(在室内). 2. How do you feel about _(帮助) poor people?3. Sanya is really a beautiful place. But its too _（游客很多的）4. That piece of wonderful music _（使想起）me of the year when I was ten.5. We are waiting for the _（激动人心的）Olympic Games in Beijing. B）用所给词的适当形式填空（每题1分，满分5分）6. Dogs work for the police must be _(special) trained. 7. _(spend) some time with your family and friends is a good way to relax.8. I _(lose) three pens so far. Im so careless.9. We were all _(exhaust) after six hours of hard work. 10. I didnt catch the early bus, but luckily Tony and his father came by in his dads car and they gave me a _（搭车）.第二节、根据汉语意思完成下面各句. 每空只填一词, 缩写词算一词A）根据括号内的要求做句型变换（每空1分，计10分）1. People use metal to make machines. （改为同义句）Metal is _ _ making machines.2. He makes a living by selling newspapers. （对划线部分提问）_ _ he make a living?3. “I have forgotten to post the letter for