江苏省无锡市丁蜀学区2018届九年级英语上学期第一次阶段性测试试题牛津版.doc

2017-2018学年度第一学期阶段性测试九年级英语试题卷一单项选择（20分）( ) 1. Sally, you wear a new dress today. It fits me well, _ the colour is not my favourite.A. and B. but C. so D. or( ) 2. This pair of jeans looks nice_ Sandy because she looks very nice_ blue.A. on; in B. in; on C. for; on D. to; in( )3. I can buy _ the book _ the dictionary because I dont have enough money for both.A. both; and B. not only; but also C. either; or D. neither; nor( )4. Scientists are trying to _ new ways to treat the terrible disease called H7N9.A. talk about B. give up C. come up with D. look forward to( ) 5. I want to know _? A. that is she coming B. whether she is coming C. if is she coming D. that she is coming ( ) 6. _ Simon _ Kitty speaks good Chinese, so they can talk with each other in Chinese.A. Neither; nor B. Not only; but also C. Both; and D. Either; or ( )7. The railway Qinghai to Tibet is the longest plateau (高原) railway in the world.A. connectedB. connectsC. connectingD. is connected ( )8. Did you enjoy the outdoor training yesterday? No, not at all! I was dead after so much hard training.A. as good asB. as well asC. so good asD. so well as( )9. The book was _to make me fall asleep. A. bored enough B. boring enough C. enough, bored D. enough boring( )10. Id like you to tell me something about the USA. Im sorry, but neither Helen nor I _ there. A. has gone B. has been C. have gone D. have been( ) 11. -What else should we pay attention to _ our life ? -The change of our moods, I thinkA. improve B. improved C. to improve D. improving( ) 12. Mr Li is a kind teacher. He devotes most of his time _ us with our lessons.A. to help B. to helping C. help D. helping ( )13.Which_ you rather_, tea or coffee? A. would, to drink B. would, like C. would, drink D. would, /( ) 14. The visiting professor _ giving lectures to students _ invited to a meeting at times.A. preferred ;to being B. preferred; rather thanC. preferred; than being D. preferred to; to being( ) 15.The photo reminds him _his old grandma.A. in B. at C. of D. with( ) 16.Could you tell me how many colours _in a rainbow?A. there are B. are there C. they are D. are they( )17.Is there _in todays newspaper?A. special something B. special anything C. something special D. anything special( )18. The book is of _.All of us think it is _. A. help, helpful B. help, helping C. helping, helpful D. helpful, help( )19. Will you buy this tie for Dad? I have no idea. I dont know the colour _his new shirt.A. which, match B. that, matches C. why, matchD. whether, matches( )20. People born under the same animal sign always have similar hobbies and personalities. I think its just a coincidence (巧合). A . Yes, I agree with you. B. Thats true. C. Im afraid I cant agree with you. D. You are right in some ways.二完型填空（10分）Red is the colour of China. Among all the colours，red is most 1 seen. The colour red is fresh and pure,and in China we call ix China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the colour red not only because it makes people excited，but also because it has 2 meaning in Chinese culture and history. No country in the world has ever 3 a colour in such a way as China. Here，red is a symbol. It gives colour to the soul(灵魂)of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity(尊严)and mystery. Even now，Chinese people 4 the colour much more than we do. It can be said that China Red is an everlasting(永恒的)theme for China, and an important colour for the Chinese people. China Red has 5 a very popular phrase, attracting the worlds attention. Finding red-coloured things in China is very 6 ，as you can see the colour everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing special roles in China. Things like the walls of ancient palaces, the 7 flag, Chinese knots，lanterns，traditional paper-cuts, and even tanghulu are all red. Red is the colour of the 8 ，health，happiness，peace，wealth and so on. Only real things and events can fully 9 reds real beauty. The colour can be alive only when its connected with people. In China, red is more than just a colour. It carries the ancient history and 10 of the Chinese nation. China Red is filled with mysterious charm(神秘的魅力)beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and to discover!( )1. A. easily B. quickly C. carefully D. closely( )2. A. different B. rich C. simple D. correct( )3. A. used B. shared C. drawn D. mentioned( )4. A. need B. dislike C. hate D. love( )5. A. spoken B. said C. become D. got( )6. A. hard B. easy C. simple D. free( )7. A. national B. international C. local D. foreign( )8. A. rainbow B. fear C. worry D. luck( )9. A. believe B. show C. talk D. write( )10. A. art B. business C. culture D. ability三阅读理解（26分）AOne little miracle (奇迹) has been happening to me recently, and it gives me a special joy.A few months ago, I was telling my daughter, Sally, some stories about my mother. My daughter was so young when my mother died that she doesnt remember her well. I told her all I could remember, like how wonderful my mother was and how much she meant to me.One day, Sally was sad because her grandmother was in heaven (天堂) and she couldnt see her. I explained that though her grandmother was dead, now she was still watching over us and could send us something to let us know she was there. She could be anywhere, even riding invisibly (看不见地) on the back of a butterfly. Just after I said this, a butterfly flew down right by us, and we laughed happily.Now many people would say it was just luck that the butterfly flew down at that time. A funny thing, however, has happened since then. Every time I go out in any type of weather I see butterflies. Very often they fly right by my face to get my attention. I say hi to Mum, send her love, and thank God for little miracles.Everyone is always looking for some big miracles to come out and save them when they are in trouble, but they dont notice the little miracles that happen every day right in front of their eyes. I know what they really are, however. For me little miracles are the best kind. So many little miracles happen around me all the time that I know they are not just luck.( )1. When her grandmother died, Sally was . A. at school B. quite young C. in trouble D. not at home ( )2. One day Sally was sad because . A. her mother told her a sad story B. she argued with her grandmother C. she couldnt see her grandmother D. her grandmother sent her nothing special( )3. What does the underlined word “they” refer to (指代)? A. Everyone. B. Butterflies. C. Grandparents. D. Little miracles.( )4. Which can be the BEST title for this passage? A. Butterflies and miracles B. Sallys grandmother C. Miracles are nowhere D. A funny thing happened to SallyB Dream culture is an important part of ancient Chinese culture. Dream interpreting(解梦) is popular in China，and the most famous reference for dream interpreting is the book Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams.Ancient Chinese people thought that dreams could suggest lucky and unlucky things. Since different dreams have different meanings, people can get meanings of luck or bad luck by interpreting them. Actually, dream interpreting is not totally a superstition. It does have some scientific value. Dream is the reflection of the fact. Many dreams are actually something about what happened in the daytime. This kind of dream can be easily understood without dream interpreting. Dream is the bodys self-implication（暗示）.Traditional Chinese medical science says that dreams are connected with the health condition of humans bodies. When Yin and Yang are unbalanced，dreams come into being. If someone dreamt that he or she was roasted by a big fire，it shows he or she might easily get angry or nervous. Dreams are usually different from the facts. It means that things will develop in the opposite direction when they become worse. To some degree, Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is scientifically reasonable(合理的). Over thousands of years has passed，the book still has many secrets waiting for us to explore.( )5. According to the passage, dream culture . A. is important in ancient Chinese culture B. is unimportant in foreign culture C. has no scientific value D. is something about God. ( )6.In the old days Chinese people thought that dreams . A. were very popular B. could suggest lucky and unlucky things C. couldnt be interpreted D. were always different from the fact( )7. If you dream that you are roasted by a big fire, maybe you are . A. excited B. relaxed C. nervous D. bored( )8. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage? A. Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is a book about dream interpreting. B. When Yin and Yang are not balanced, you dream easily. C. Dreams sometimes are the opposite of the fact.D. There are no secrets in the book Duke o f Zhou Interprets Dreams.CIt is said that people born under different star signs have different characteristics. Here are four people born under different star signs. Taurus Tom, an old man from England, has enough money to buy anything, but he is not willing to spend money on something he needs and wants. He has few friends and an old dog is his only partner. He is really tightfisted and lonely.GeminiJack, born on 9th June, is a 16-year-old English boy. “A Gemini is a curious and clever person, and I am just this kind of person,” he said. My lucky colour is orange. I believe that my star sign decides what will happen to me in my life. Cancer Mary was born on 1st July. She loves her family and cooking is her favourite. The French girl cares about nothing but business. She is hard-working. VirgoLucy was born on 23rd August and is modest and practical. The girl from Australia is studying in a college(大学). She likes reading and hopes that she can be a scientist in the future.( )9. Who is from England and likes orange best? A. TomB. Jack. C. Mary. D. Lucy.( )10. We can know that Jack is according to the materials A. lonelyB. hard-working C. cleverD. modest ( )11. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “tightfisted” in Chinese? A. 富裕的 B. 吝啬的 C. 奢侈的 D. 豁达的( )12. Whats Marys star sign? A. Taurus.B. Gemini. C. Cancer.D. Virgo.( )13. Which of the following is NOT true according to the materials? A. People born under different star signs have different characteristics. B. Tom is an old English man with lots of money. C. Jack believes that his star sign can decide his life. D. Mary is hard-working and wants to be a scientist.四单词拼写（10分）A请根据句意或括号中的中文提示、英文释义1. I dont want to_(影响)you. You must decide for yourself2. The article can be _ (把.分成.) into three parts.3. May I _(建议) a white wine with this dish,sir?4.The famous star first _(出现) and all the people cheered.5. Why were you _ (缺席的) from school yesterday ?B. 用括号内的所给单词的适当形式填空6. We shouldnt do anything with _ (careless).7.It is not polite to ask a stranger questions about his _(person) life.8. He made a sudden_(decide) to take part in that match.9. John looks at his watch from time to time. Why is he so _(patient)?10.I am used to the _(hot) in summer here.五动词填空（10分）1._(wear) white clothes is good for your mind.2.We cant afford _(make) any mistakes.3.While Tom _(listen) to the music, Mr King turned off the radio.4.Would you please _(not talk) in the library?5.Who first _ (discover) America? Columbus, in 1492.6. Go and see who _(sing) next door?7.Everyone _(require) to wear a seat belt in the car.8.Look! The snow_(stop).Lets go outside to make a snowman.9.There _(be) a wonderful film next week, isnt there?10.If it_(not rain) tomorrow, we will have the sports meeting.六任务型阅读（5分）Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude(态度).A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. But how to be more confident? Here are some advice:Speak loud When you are not confident, you cant do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loudly enough so that people can hear you clearly. The .high voice can help you become more confident.Play sports Its tiring to do physical exercise, but it can make you completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.Encourage yourself Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things youve done.Get rid of(消除) fear Fear comes along with failure(失败). But its easy to overcome(克服) if you know that failure is part of your life. Dont hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.Pick up a hobby If you like singing, sing as much as you can.In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.Title: How to be 1 Confidence is important to people in daily life.Speak loudTry to speak loud enough so that people can hear you clearly Play sportsYou feel 2 but completely relaxed after the physical exercise.A strong body helps you be full of confidence. 3 yourselfWrite down a list of things you did during the day.Give yourself 4 for the good things youve done.Get rid of fear Failure is part of your life.Try to start again and believe you can do better.Pick up a hobby sing as much as 5 A hobby can make you outstanding, happy and confident.七完成句子（9分）1.他够认真，对所有事三思而后行。 He is serious enough _everything.2.那位资深演员很谦虚，从不炫耀。 The experienced actress is so modest that _3.当你希望成功时，应该多用黄色。 You should use yellow more when you_.4.他是个积极的人，跟人聊天不费劲。