靖江市初中英语期末试卷(9年级)2010-1-18.doc

20092010学年度第一学期期末测试九年级英语试卷（总分：140分；考试时间：120分钟）注意事项：第卷每小题选出答案后，答案必须填在答题纸上，填在其他位置作答无效。第卷（选择题；共90分）一、听力（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）A) 听对话回答问题。每段对话听两遍。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1. What is the woman looking for? B. A. B C2. What would Mary like to do this evening? A B C A B C3. How does Tina study for an English test? A B C4. What did Mary use to look like? A. B. C. 5. How will they go to the mans home?A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. 6. Which season does Mom like best?A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter. 7. Who bought the dress?A. Kate herself.B. Kates aunt. C. Dicks aunt.8. How soon will Meimei return?A. In half an hour. B. In twenty-five minutes. C. In fifteen minutes.9. What do they think of the program?A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Important.10. What is Amy going to do on Saturday night?A. To invite people to have a party. B. To help her cousin with his maths. C. To go to a party. B)听对话和短文回答问题。听两遍。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听第一段对话，回答第11-12小题。11. How long has the woman studied in Brighton University?A. Six months.B. One year.C. One year and a half.12. What does the woman want to be after she goes back to her hometown?A. She wants to be a Chinese teacher. B. She wants to be an English teacher.C. She wants to be a history teacher.听第二段对话，回答第13-15小题。13. Whats the trouble with the woman？A. She has got the A/H1N1 flu (流感). B. She has got a common flu. C. She is very well.14. How long has she been like this? A. One day. B. More than a week. C. Three or four days. 15. What shouldnt the woman do these days?A.Go to the public places more. B.Wash hands often. C.Get plenty of rest and drink more water.听一篇短文，回答16-20小题。16. Where does Franco work?A. In a factory.B. In a hospital.C. In an office.17. How long is his summer holiday every year?A. 30 days.B. 15 days.C. 7 days.18. How did he go to San Francisco?A. By plane.B. By sea.C. By train.19. What did he see when he arrived at San Francisco?A. A poster.B. A letter.C. A friend.20. What did he do in San Francisco?A.He traveled in the countryside.B.He helped the people in need.C.He talked to the people there.二、单项选择。（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 21.My uncle often plays guitar after dinner, but sometimes he plays chesswith me. A. /; a B. the; / C. the; the D. the; a22. Are you worried when your son often plays computer games? Yes. I think playing computer games has _ teenagers.A. a good affect to B. a good effect onC. a bad effortinto D. a bad effect on23. What about going hiking this afternoon? I prefer to . Its too hot outside.A. staying at home;going hikingB. going hiking;stay at home C. staying at home ; go hiking D. to stay at home; going hiking24. It is in my hometown _ we saw the famous pop star Wang Lihong.A. when B. that C. which D. in which25.I think he is to do the job. _ .A. enough suitable; I think not B. enough suitable; I agree so C. suitable enough; I think so D. suitable enough; Thats OK26. We all think _ is wise _ you to refuse him this time.A. that; for B. it; forC. it; ofD. that; of27. The dying man told us his past before he _. His _ made us sad.A. died ; dead B.died; death C. death; deadD.dying; death28. Do you know , Mike? Sure. From May 1, 2010 to October 31,2010.A. how soon will World Expo Shanghai be heldB.when World Expo Shanghai will be held C. that when World Expo Shanghai will be held D. if will World Expo Shanghai be held 29.Not only many foreign countries but also China involved in the financial crisis(金融危机) at present.A. is B. are C. was D. were30.Its said of the people agree that peoples living conditions have been improved. A. two-third B. two-thirds C. second-thirds D. second-third31.Before the medicine, you ought to study the instructions or follow the doctors .A. you take; advise B. taking; advice C. taking; advices D. take; suggestion32. Mum, is there any water in the bottle? No, there is left.A. noneB. nothing C. no oneD. something 33. I was chatting with my friend on the Internet my mother came back.A. untilB. when C. while D. since34. Dont throw the book away. I think it will to me one day.A. valueB. be of valuable C. be of valueD. be value35. Could I borrow your bike, please? Of course you . A. could B. can C. must D. may三、完型填空。（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）When you are happy, the world feels like a better place. As the old saying goes: When you smile, the world smiles with you; when you cry, you cry 36 . Wearing a smile will make you more lovely and help you to win lots of 37 . A good mood always gives you hope and makes trouble and problems 38 to deal with.No matter(无论) how happy you are, you may feel angry or sad at 39 . We cant change the way life is, 40 we can do our best to change a bad situation into a good one. To help us do this， 41 good to know some of the factors（因素）that influence 42 .One of the biggest factors is social relations (社会关系). People who are 43 to family and friends are happier than people who dont have those relationships. Talking and sharing is a good way to 44 . Knowing someone is there for you will make you braver and more 45 .Another factor is work or school. If you 46 school, even if you have lots of homework or extra classes, youll 47 feel that your school life is meaningful and happy. But if you hate school, you 48 feel bored and worried that you have to do so much work. A third factor is your attitude(态度) towards life. 49 do you feel if you fail in an exam？Maybe you think its unfair because you always study hard and should get a good mark. You cant stop blaming yourself. Or, maybe you 50 it. You go through the paper carefully, find out why you made foolish mistakes, and tell yourself，“Ill do better next time！”Your attitude makes a big difference. 36. A. alone B. happy C. quietly D. lively37. A. classmates B. friends C. care D. work38. A. hard B. more difficult C. easier D. fast39. A. time B. times C. once D. some time40. A. though B. but C. because D. when41.A. its B. that is C. were D. this is42.A. sadness B. success C. happiness D. work43.A. close B. sorry C. good D. kind44.A. relax B. succeed C. help D. choose45.A. bored B. outgoing C. patient D. humorous 46.A. dislike B. enjoy C. enter D. leave47.A. only B. already C. ever D. still48.A. may B. need C. have to D. should49.A. What B. Why C. How D. How much50.A. make B. accept C. forget D. remember四、阅读理解：（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） (A)We wont forget 2009The first African-American President of the USBarack Obama was born on August 4,1961. He is the first Africa-American president of the US, as well as the first president born in Hawaii. Since he took office on January 20, he has called to reduce the worlds nuclear weapons (核武器) and has worked to restart the Middle East peace process. He paid his first visit to China on November 15. During his 4-day stay in Shanghai and Beijing, he sent out signals to China that the US sees China as its partner. The death of the King of PopAmerican pop singer Michael Jackson died of hearted attack on June 25 when he was 50 years old. His death broke the hearts of millions of fans across the world. His contributions （贡献） to music, dance and fashion will live on after him.A (H1N1) fluThe disease started in March in Mexico and soon spread(传播) to the rest of the world. It passes from one person to another through coughing（咳嗽） or sneezing（打喷嚏）. By December 20, at least 11,516 people around the world had died from it. China is trying to prevent it spreading.Typhoon Morakot （莫拉克）hitting Taiwan in early AugustIt was the worst typhoon in nearly half a century. More than 7,000 people were made homeless and more than 500 people were killed. People in the Chinese mainland donated money and other things to help.New Chinas 60th birthday celebrationOctober 1 was a proud day for all Chinese. Chinas great National Day celebration was held. There is a big celebration every 10 years to celebrate the founding(成立) of New China. This years celebration is the biggest one. Behind the celebration is the great progress China has made. 51. Which country was Obama in on November 18, 2009? A. America B. Japan C. China D. Mexico52. Where was Obama born?A. In Mexico B. In Africa C. In Hawaii D. In England53. Which statement is not true?A. A (H1N1) flu started from Mexico. B. This years celebration is to celebrate the 60th birthday of New China. C. Typhoon Morakot has been the worst one since nearly 50 years ago.D. Michael Jackson was born in 1948.54. What day was a proud day for all Chinese?A. January 1 B. October 1 C. January 20 D. December 2055. Which is not mentioned in the passage? A. party B. typhoon C. music D. money (B)I was surprised and sad when I was told that I couldnt probably walk because my leg was badly hurt in the car accident. I felt that my world was dark and life was hopeless.During my stay in hospital，I met a little lovely boy. He often came to my ward（病房）and played his teddy bear with me. It seemed still nice though it missed an eye. The boy brought me lots of happiness when I was in the lowest spirits. One day, the boy put his teddy bear on my bed and asked, “Would you help me take care of the bear, please? Could you help me keep it till I get better?” Before I could reply, he had been taken away by his mother. I had thought that the boy just had a serious cold, but I was sad when I was told that he had cancer and had to start his last period（时期）of treatment. I felt sorry for him and lucky for myself. A little boy could be so confident of getting better. Why couldnt I do that?The boy didnt come to my room any more, but I would never forget what he gave to me that day. It was much more than a teddy bear. He also gave me the strength to fight against my illness bravely. I would look after the teddy bear forever.56. What was wrong with the writer?A. She had cancer. B. She had a serious cold. C. One of her eyes went blind. D. Her leg was badly hurt.57. Why did the boy give his teddy bear to the writer?A. He didnt like it any more. B. He asked the writer to help him look after it.C. It missed an eye and wasnt as nice as before.D. The writer liked it very much.58. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The boy became completely healthy and left the hospital.B. The writer knew the boys illness, so she played with him to make him happy.C. The writer felt sorry that nobody cared about the boy.D. The writer would probably become stronger later.59. What do you think of the boy according to the passage?A. Patient. B. Confident. C. Silly. D. Modest.60. What would be the best title for the passage?A. I Met My Best Friend B. How the Sick Boy Gave Me New Hope.C. The Happy Teddy Bear D. The Time When I Was in the Lowest Spirits (C)Parents are usually supportive （支持的) when their children ask them for help. If you think theres something your parents can do to help you feel more comfortable around people, then ask them. Often when they want to help you, they really dont know what to do. Pick a quiet time of the day and ask them to talk. Tell them your problem they may have the same one when they were young. It also might be a good idea to ask your parents not to say youre shy in front of other people. If your Mom or Dad introduces you to someone and you say nothing. Theyre embarrassed, and will tell that person youre shy. Then youre embarrassed, too.Often without knowing it, your parents will give you excuses not to talk to people. But you dont want excusesyou want change. Ask your parents to practice with you. One of them can be the parent, the other person being introduced to you. You can practice having short conversations (会话)together. Practice saying hello and answering questions like, Oh, how old are you? It may seem silly at first, and youll find it hard not to laugh, but dont give up.Practice makes a big difference.61. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph may mean that .A. parents dont know how to help us B. some parents were also shy when they were youngC. all parents are worried about their childrenD. most parents didnt have good friends when they were young.62. What should you do to communicate with your parents?A. Tell them your problem. B. Wait for their help.C. Ask them not to laugh at you. D. Make them introduce some of their friends to you.63. The underlined word embarrassed means _ in English.A. calm B. pleasant C. impossible D. uncomfortable64. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?A. Parents normally help when theyre asked to.B. Parents usually find excuses for you when you say nothing.C. Practicing with your parents is a good idea.D. Its wise to be shy in front of others.65. How do you practice talking to others?A. Ask parents to talking with us.B. Practice having short conversations together with parents.C. Begin with conversations like “hello” and “Oh, how old are you?”, and dont give up.D. All above.DMany scientists think that the Earth is getting warmer and warmer. If it continues, the natural world and humans will face danger. Scientists believe human activity is responsible (有责任的) for climate change. We produce too many greenhouse gases （温室气体）.They keep heat in the air and make the Earth warm.Many of the worlds governments agree. And they want to solve the problem. So from December 7 to 18, they held a meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark to talk about global(全球的) warming and climate change.192 countries and regions went to the meeting. Although they havent reached an agreement, the Copenhagen Accord（哥本哈根协议）was an important beginning to save Earth. It was made by a small group of countries-including China, the US, India Brazil and South Africa. Some other countries at the meeting also showed support. What are the key points of the Copenhagen Accord? The accord says that the global temperature rise must be kept below 2 by 2050 compared with 1850. Scientists think it could help the world to prevent serious climate change. The accord also says that developed countries must promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions（排放）, and developing countries must report their plans to cut green house gas emissions to UN by January 31, 2010. The accord asks developed countries to give money to help developing countries. Many countries and organizations are disappointed that the accord is not clear enough about its goals. African leaders are worried that the goal of 2global temperature increase isnt good enough, because it will mean a much higher in temperature across Africa. Still, people believe the meeting was an improvement. Though the accord may not be everything every one had hoped for, but this is an important beginning.66.What do scientists believe is responsible for climate change?A. Human activity. B. Animals growing. C. Plants growing. D. Natural disasters.67. How many countries and regions took part in the Copenhagen meeting?A. 18 B. 20 C. 192 D. 20568. Why do many of the worlds governments hold a meeting in Copenhagen?A. To solve the problem of global warming and climate change.B. To help poor countries.C. To solve the problem of the wars. D. To solve the problem of Africa.69. Which is true according to the Copenhagen Accord?A. Developing countries must promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions.B. Developed countries must report their plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions.C. The western countries agreed to give $3.6 billion to help developing countries.D. The global temperature rise must be kept below 2 by 2050 compared with 1850.70. Why do many countries and organizations feel disappointed?A. Because they think its unfair to them.B. Because they think its not important.C. Because they dont think that they should be responsible for taking action.D. Because they think the accord isnt clear enough about its goals.第卷（非选择题；共50分）五、词汇运用：用括号中所给词的适当形式填空。（共10空；每空1分，满分10分）71. Among these years, it snows (heavy) in our northern country this year.72. Its time for rest. Youd better (not speak) loudly.73. I had no (choose) but to ask for my mothers help.74. The students in our class (divide) into four groups to clean the playground.75. Mrs. Chu decided to devote herself to (educate) those chi