人教版2019-2020年度九年级下学期期中考试英语试题B卷

人教版2019-2020年度九年级下学期期中考试英语试题B卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、完型填空When I came out of my office, it was dark. In order to get home as soon as possible, I hired a taxi. The car was _ along the road, now well-lit, now sank in darkness. I broke the _on purpose, for fear that the driver might be too _ to drive., “When do you go back home in the evening?”“9 oclock. Ill go after this trip.” “Then when do you come out in the morning?” I_ another question, “9 oclock, too. And I go home for lunch and dinner, just as if I worked at an office.” His easiness surprised me, because every time I ride in a taxi, what I hear from the _is only complaints. They complain that they have to work from morning till night, that it is _to earn money, that they are bullied (欺侮) by the policeman, or that the company leaders are seated _ and enjoy the _of others work. It seems that they have a grievance (不满意) against everything. But this driver told me, “I find it _to be a section leader as I was before. I dont like management work. I like driving, just for_. Its lucky that I seldom drive without a passenger. So I can earn two or three thousand yuan a month with ease. Any secret? Yes, I never follow an empty taxi. If it goes _ , I go northward. If it goes along the highway, I turn into a (an) _ street. In this way I always get customers.”His words showed his satisfaction with his life and the pride he _ in his job. Such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high mountains. As an ancient saying_ “Neither joy in material gains nor grieve over personal setbacks (挫折).” How many people nowadays can show high ideals by simple living and go far with a _mind? I couldnt help feeling curious when I found such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold winter night.1 . AdrivingBflyingCstartingDstopping2 . AcalmnessBquietnessCstillnessDsilence3 . AtiredBhungryClonelyDexcited4 . AroseBraisedCthoughtDlifted5 . AtaxiBradioCpassengerDdriver6 . AhardBeasyCpossibleDimpossible7 . AfreelyBbusilyCcomfortablyDlazily8 . AresultsBachievementsCgainsDfruits9 . AinterestingBtiringCfancinatingDexciting10 . ApleasureBmoneyCworkDinterest11 . AsouthwardBnorthwardCeastwardDwestward12 . AwideBsmallClonelyDempty13 . AhadBmadeCkeptDtook14 . AsaysBsuggestsCgoesDtalks15 . AcleverBcalmCcreativeDgreat二、阅读单选Kimberlys brother has a disease, or an illness, called cancer. He has to stay at a hospital in San Diego. Kimberly, 9, and her parents stay near the hospital at a special house for families of hospital patients. Not every day is a happy day, but recently a tiny visitor made a big difference for Kimberly.Kimberly met Thumbelina, the worlds smallest horse. She met the animal at the Ronald McDonald House in San Diego. “She was amazing,” Kimberly told WR News. “It is surprising to see such a small horse.”Thumbelina is a miniature horse. She is also a dwarf for her breed, making her extra small. Thumbelina is only 17.5 inches tall. She is about the size of a medium-sized dog. Dont let her size fool you! Thumbelina has a big job to do. The tiny horse is visiting dozens of childrens hospitals, camps, and schools. She is helping to raise $1 million for sick children like Kimberlys brother, who was too sick to meet her. She will return home to her farm in Missouri to rest.Thumbelinas owner, Michael Goessling, travels with her. “Thumbelina has the ability to make everything OK for these kids, at least for a little while” he told WR News.Its truegood things really do come in small packages!Thumbelina was born on May 1, 2001. She lives on a farm in Missouri. The farm is called Goose Creek Farms. Thumbelina eats twice a day. She eats 1 cup of grain and a handful of hay for breakfast and dinner.There are about 50 full-size horses that live on Thumbelinas farm. She likes to play with them. She is even friends with the dogs that live there!16 . Thumbelina is travelling around the country and visiting children because.Ashe is a dwarf for her breed and very smallBshe is helping to raise money for sick childrenCshe lives on a farm in Missouri and likes to go to other placesDshe is a friend of Ronald McDonald, who lives in San Diego17 . Which of the following does the author describe last in the passage?Ainteresting facts about ThumbelinaBthe big job that Thumbelina is doingChow Kimberly felt when she met ThumbelinaDthe reason Kimberlys brother is in the hospital18 . It can be inferred from the passage that Kimberly and her family.Ado not live full time in San DiegoBare sad that Kimberlys sister is sickCwill get a miniature horse of their ownDdid not have a chance to meet Thumbelina19 . What would be another good title for this passage?AKimberly and Her BrotherBThumbelina the Helpful HorseCDwarf Horses and What They DoDVisiting Schools, Camps and HospitalsEvery year on 15th October, over 200 million people around the world take part in Global Handwashing Day. But why do we have a day for something we do all the time? Well, research shows that not enough people often wash their hands with soap. It is believed that this leads to the deaths of millions of people every year.Whats more, the study from the US Department of Agriculture shows most people failed to wash their hands and rub (擦) with soap for 20 seconds. Thats the amount of time recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which says that washing for shorter periods means fewer germs (细菌) are washed off.The study also states that quite many people didnt dry their hands with a clean towel or air dryer.Sidibe, a public health officer says soap is the most beautiful invention in public health. Washing your hands with soap can have a huge impact on reducing the spread of diseases. It can also prevent babies from getting ill and keep children healthy.However, washing hands with soap does not happen as often as you might think. For many people, handwashing is simply not part of their everyday life. Its not easy to get people to change habits they learned in early childhood.So whats the right way to wash hands? There are some tips:Step 1: Wet hands with clean, running water.Step 2: Turn off the tap and apply soap after wetting hands with water.Step 3: Rub hands together with the soap for at least 20 seconds. Be sure to rub the backs of hands, between fingers, and under fingernails.Step 4: Wash hands well under clean, running water.Step 5: Dry hands with a clean towel or air dryer.In 2008 the Indian sports team joined around 100 million Indian schoolchildren in washing their hands with soap on the first ever Global Handwashing Day. Since then, many different events have been held around the world every year.Today, local and national leaders continue to use the day to spread the message about the importance of clean hands. The hope is that handwashing with soap becomes a necessary part of peoples lives and improves the health of millions around the world.20 . Why do we have Global Handwashing Day?ABecause some people do not wash hands with clean water.BBecause soap is the most impportant invention in the world.CBecause there is not enough soap in the poorer countries.DBecause washing hands with soap can stop some diseases.21 . The underlined word “impact” in Paragraph 4 means _.AeffectBprizeCsurveyDsense22 . Which of the following statements is true according to the report?AYou should use soap directly when your hands are dry.BThe longer hands are washed, the fewer germs are washed off.CMany people dont wash their hands with soap and rub for 20 seconds.DDirty hands make people feel uncomfortable but wont cause the death.23 . Who started Global Handwashing Day?APublic health officers.BAfrican schoolchildren.CThe Indians.DGovernment leaders.24 . Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?ALocal leaders will teach people how to wash hands.BPeople are encouraged to wash hands with soap.CDifferent events are held to fight against diseases.DWashing hands with soap is good for public health.阅读理解。Mr. Baker is retired at home now. He feels bored every day and he thinks he is growing older quickly. When he watches TV, he has to turn it up. But this often disturbs his neighbors. So he decides to buy a hearing aid. As he is afrugalman, he doesnt want to pay much money for a hearing aid.One day, he went to a clinic(诊所) and asked the clerk, How much do these hearing aids cost?That depends, said the clerk. They cost from 2.00 dollars to 2 000 dollars.Let me see the $2.00 model, he said.The clerk put the device(设备) around Mr Bakers neck. You just put this button in your ear and run this little string(线) down to your pocket, he explained.How does it work? Mr. Baker asked.For $2.00 it doesnt work, the clerk answered. But when people see it on you, theyll talk louder!Mr. Baker was angry, and he said, I want a hearing aid that really works!25 . From Paragraph 1, we can infer that .AMr. Baker is an outgoing manBsometimes Mr. Bakers neighbors ask him to turn down the TVCMr. Baker likes to talk to othersDMr. Baker likes to hang out alone26 . The underlined word frugal means in Chinese.A可恶的B自私的C懒惰的D节俭的27 . Why did Mr. Baker want to see the $2.00 model first?ABecause he wanted to pay less money for a hearing aid.BBecause he was a poor old man.CBecause he thought all the hearing aids were the same.DBecause he wanted to try a good earing aid first.28 . Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AMr. Baker often goes to his neighbors to watch TV.BThere is nothing wrong with Mr. Bakers ears.CThe clerk didnt like such a man like Mr. Baker.DMr. Baker didnt know how to use a hearing aid.29 . What do you think would happen in the end of the story?AMr. Baker left the clinic without the hearing aid.BMr. Baker paid $2 for the hearing aid.CMr. Baker might buy another model of hearing aid.DMr. Baker might buy two hearing aids.In China. The 12th month of the lunar calendar(阴历) is called layue. The month is full of interesting festivals and customs. Laba Festival, which falls on the eighth day of layue, is the first festival in this month. From this day on, people begin to get ready for the Chinese New Year. On Laba Festival, people eat hot Laba porridge.There are usually eight things in the porridge: rice, red beans, peas, dried lotus seeds(莲子)， dates(红枣)， and three different kinds of fruits and nuts. The porridge is not just good for your health, but a blessing(祝福)for the coming of Chinese New Year.Laba porridge is not the only tasty food in layue. Laba garlic(腊八蒜) is popular in the north. People begin to soak garlic in vinegar from that day on, and eat it with dumplings during the Chinese New Year. While in the south, people like making sausages.Another major celebration before Spring Festival is xiaonian. It is usually on the 23rd or 24th day of the last lunar month. Traditionally it is an important occasion when people offer sacrifices(祭品) to the Kitchen God who looks after the family.Dont forget to clean your home. This is also an important thing to do to prepare for the Chinese New Year. It means sweeping away the dust of the old year and welcoming a fresh start Now, the last thing for you to do is to wait for the coming Spring Festival.30 . Laba Festival is on_.Athe 12th of DecemberBthe 12th of layueCthe 8th of layueDthe 8th of December31 . Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?APeople eat Laba porridge because it can keep them healthy the next year.BPeople like eating Laba garlic with dumplings during the Chinese New Year.CLaba porridge, Laba garlic and sausages are popular in the north China.DPeople begin to prepare for the Chinese New Year from the 23rd day of layue.32 . From the story, we know that _.Axiaonian is the second most important occasion in a yearByour sacrifices make Kitchen God look after your family wellCif you dont clean your home, you wont have a fresh startDcleaning the house before the new year has a very good meaning33 . What does the passage mainly want to tell us ?AFestivals and customs in layueBDifferent Chinese festivalsCCelebrations for the Spring FestivalDHow to celebrate the Chinese New Year三、用单词的正确形式完成句子请根据句意选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使句子通顺。34 . I want to quit(辞去)my job, my boss almost drives me mad. To stay or to leave, the decision is _.35 . You may get hurt if you exercise _ in PE classes.36 . Are the bags yours? No. They are those _ .37 . Our seats were in the _ row and we enjoyed ourselves at the cinema.38 . Have you thought about the _ of living on Mars?四、语法填空What will you choose, if you are sitting in front of a TV and there is a book right next to you? The39 . will probably be the TV! Young people will certainly choose the TV, but you will be 40 . (surprise) to find that the older will take time to think about it. Why is this? Are the books not as interesting as they used to41 . (be) ? Is it that the world has42 . (change) so much in the past years that our habits are not the same anymore?Nowadays many people have no interest 43 . literature (文学). This may be a possible explanation(解释). 44 . reason might be the change of lifestyle. Wed like to visit a club or a bar to relax45 . (we) after a long days work rather than read a book in our own homes.All the stress of the work makes us want a quick relaxing way. It is much 46 . (simple) to turn on the TV and watch the latest news around the world than read 19th century literature!With all the TV programs, an interesting show or movie can47 . (find) easily. The only disadvantage is that TV never provides you 48 . all the facts as a book can do. TV is much more superficial(肤浅) than books. Even if it does get you relaxed in just a moment.五、填空Three me