南宁市2020年九年级上学期开学考试英语试题A卷

南宁市2020年九年级上学期开学考试英语试题A卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、补全短文7选5Many people complain that their memory is bad，especially as they get olderLife would be much easier if we could remember them all effortlessly. So how can we improve our memory？Many people think that repeating things is the best way to remember them1 . psychologists（心理学家）doubt whether it can help you to remember things for very longThe British psychologist ECStanford seemed to prove this point when he tested himself on five prayers（祈祷文）that he had read aloud every morning for over 25 years2 . A more helpful way, especially for remembering numbers，is grouping the informationThe following numbers would be impossible for most of us to remember.1492178919931848But look at them in chunks，and it becomes much easier: 1492 1789 1993 1848So what about “memory training”？Weve all heard about people who can memorize packs of card by heart-how is this done and can anyone learn how to do it？3 . Many of them involve forming a mental picture of the items to be memorizedOne method，which may be useful in learning foreign languages，is to create a picture in your mind connected to a word you want to remember4 . In experiments, people were asked to remember up to 120 words using this skill; when tested afterward, on average，they were able to recall 90% of them!However, not all of us are interested in learning long lists of names and numbers just for funFor those studying large number of information，psychologists suggest that the best way to form meaningful connections is to ask yourself lots of questions as you go alongSo, for example, if you were reading about a particular disease，you would ask yourself questions like: “Do people get it from water？”, “What parts of the body does it affect？” and so on5 . ATo share some ways of improving memory.BAccording to experts, there are many ways of training your memoryCHe found that he could remember no more than three words of them!DAnother method is to invent a story that includes all the things you want to rememberEThis is said to be far more effective than time spent “passively” reading and rereading notes.FWhile this undoubtedly helps short-term memory （remembering a telephone number for a few seconds，for example）二、阅读单选My best friend and I made our first trip to Ireland less than a year ago. I wasnt very excited about it at the very beginning. But my uncle wanted me to visit Ireland and offered to pay for my trip. Then I did. All of the words “magical, charming and memorable” dont even describe what Ireland is. Our favourites were Kilkenny, Cobh and Killarney. We did a self-driver tour.We stayed in a castle in Dublin for two days, where my ancestors(祖先) came from. The town we thought we might be bored in was Kilkenny, but we loved every minute we were there. There were so many places to explore and the pictures we took were beautiful.It was so exciting to see the little village of Cobh and know it was the last stop for the Titanic(a famous ship) at that time. We loved the visitor centre there and the little shops. We never got any bad food there. It was so mouth-watering at every stop! And when we stayed in Westmeath, we saw the Trim Castle through the windows and found some scenes from Brave Heart which was filmed there. We were so excited. Again, more beautiful pictures were taken in that tiny town.We love the country, the people, the food and the magic. We would go back very soon. I was so thankful for my uncle who had given me the chance to be there.I have no words toadequatelydescribe our trip. Go, explore the small villages, eat and enjoy! I still look at my pictures and cant believe I was actually there.6 . What can we learn from the first paragraph?AThe writer showed great interest in visiting Ireland at first.BIt was the first time for the writer to visit Ireland.CThe writer went to Ireland with his uncle.DThe car was driven by the writers uncle.7 . Which of the following could best show that the writer was really interested in Kilkenny?AThere were so many strangers there to meet.BThere were so many beautiful pictures there to take.CWe thought we might be bored in Kilkenny.DWe loved every minute we were there.8 . What can we know from the third paragraph?AThe Titanic was filmed in Cobh.BThe food in Cobh was delicious.CThe writer knew nothing about Brave Heart.DThe writer visited the Trim Castle alone.9 . What does the underlined word “adequately” in the last paragraph mean?AproperlyBstronglyCwarmlyDsurprisingly10 . Where does the article most probably come from?AA scientific fiction.BA tourist magazine.CA poem.DA poster.Goreme is a beautiful town in Turkey.It is best-known for its strange rock shapes and hot air balloon trips during sunrise（日出）.Here are some of the cool things visitors can do in Goreme.Stay in a cave（山洞）hotelStaying in a cave hotel is a special experience in Goreme.It makes you learn how people lived in stone caves hundreds of years ago in this area.Taking a hot air balloon tripOver 20 years ago,people in Goreme began to fly the first hot air balloon in the sky of this little town.Now, there are over one hundred balloons flying every day early in the morning as the sun rises.It is the best way to enjoy the amazing beauty of Goreme.Visit the open-air museumThe open-air museum is about 15 minutes walk away from the center of Goreme .This place is the first stop on anyones joumey to Goreme.It is made up of 7 churches（教堂）which were dug out of rocks.Among them, the Dark Church is the best protected.Recent studies show that all these churches were built between the 10th and 12th centuries.See the magical rock shapesThese unusual rock shapes are the most beautiful part in Goreme.They are made by the strong winds and heavy rains.Their shapes look like different kinds of animals.Every year,tourists around the world come to see the amazing art made by nature.If you want to have a cool joumey to Turkey,the magical Goreme can be a better choice.11 . Goreme is most famous forAthe cave hotelsBthe open-air museumCthe Dark ChurchDthe strange rock shapes12 . The best way to enjoy the beauty of Goreme isAflying on a hot air balloonBstaying in a cave hotelCstanding before the rock shapesDvisiting the open-air museum13 . Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe cave hotel is made up of 7 churches and several caves.BThis open-air museum is the first stop to visit Goreme.CPeople began to fly the first hot air balloon 2 years ago.DThe magical rock shapes are made by human beings.14 . Where do you think this passage may come from?AA travel guide.BA sports report.CA story book.DA history magazine.Every baby likes sitting in the pram (婴儿车) which are pushed by their mothers along the road or in the park. They sit in the prams eating, drinking, laughing or sleeping.But have you ever heard of the Pram Race before? It is held in Hull, England once a year. You might see some people running along the road and pushing the prams as fast as they can. However, there arent any babies in the prams, but adults instead. They jump out of the prams and drinks lots of milk on the table along the road. Then they get into the prams and go on racing. The Pram Race is held to raise money for the people in need. For example, it helps to make it possible for disabled people to have wheelchairs for free.It all started when Hull was a fishing town. Every Friday afternoon, fishermens wives had to run, pushing the prams with their babies in. They took money to pay their bills and buy food rapidly before their husbands returned from the sea.At the beginning, only a few people were interested in the race, but now quite a lot of people include children, teenagers and the old take part in it each year. It is watched by more than three thousand people. These days, the Pram Race has become more famous in the town. People can not only watch the exciting race, but also share their joy and friendship every year. If you want to watch the Pram Race, go to Hull.15 . What do babies do while sitting in the prams?AThey eat, drink or run.BThey drink, laugh or sleepCThey run, walk or jump.DThey sleep, eat or race.16 . How often is the Pram Race held?AOnce a week.BOnce a month.COnce a year.DOnce a season.17 . Who sits in the prams during the Pram Race?ABabies.BChildren.CTeenagers.DAdults.18 . What kind of town was Hull when the Pram Race started?AA fishing town.BA riding town.CA shopping town.DA running town.19 . Which of the following sentences is WRONG?AThe Pram Race was not very popular at the beginning.BThe Pram Race is held to raise money for the people in need.CPeople in the prams drink lots of water along the road while racing.DThe fishermens wives were busy with a lot of things every Friday afternoon.Managing(管理) money is an important skill for adults. But a group of middle school students in the US have had some early lessons.On Sept 23, eighth-graders from Honey Creek Middle School in Michigan, US, had an eye opening experience called Lets Get Real. The event aimed to help students use money properly.“I didnt know it costs so much money just in a month,” said Douglas Dillon, one of the students. Like other students, Dillon acted as a 28-year-old adult with a job and family. He chose to be an engineer. He could earn $5,000 (30,600 yuan) per month. But after he spent his income on essentials (必需品), including housing, taxes (税), transportation, childcare and entertainment (娱乐活动), he only had $347 left. “I really should spend it carefully and not waste it,” said Dillon.Meanwhile,Braxton Scamihorn,another student from Honey Creek learned a greater appreciation (感激) for his parents and what it takes to pay the bills. The 14-year-old found that “kids cost a lot of money” when he learned that childcare for three children would cost $900 a month.“It is just a necessary lesson on problems that the teens are going to face when they are about 28 years old,” said Peggy Murdoch, one of the organizers. They hoped the students learned about real life budget (预算) decisions and had more respect for their parents.20 . The aim of “Lets Get Real” is to.AHelp students have a real experience.BHelp students enjoy the fun of managing money.CHelp students learn to use money properly.21 . Which of the following statements is TRUE about Douglas Dillon?AHe is an engineer at the age of 28.BHe acted as an adult who could earn ￥5000 per month.CFrom the experience he knew he should spend money carefully and not waste it.22 . What items do essentials include according to the 2ndparagraph except ?Ahousing and taxesBtransportation and entertainmentCchildcare and travel23 . Who is the organizer of the lesson?ADouglas DillonBPeggy MurdochCBraxton Scamihorn24 . What can we learn from the passage?AThe students learned nothing about real life budget decisions.BMany 28-year-olds will face some problems on managing money.CHoney Creek Middle School is in the U.K.三、用单词的正确形式完成短文阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。请将答案写在下面题号后的横线上。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。方框中有两个词是多余的。after, rest, ill,she, up, on, from, what,many, grow, work,healthyHannah was a nice little girl.She was born and 25 . up in a poor family.She wore clothes that were from her older sisters.26 . Christmas,she usually got some used（用过的）toys and books.As a child,she always wanted to have27 . beautiful clothes and toys.Five years after college,she became a manager(经理）and she forced 28 . to work harder than everyone else. 29 . ten years,she had enough money to build her own company(公司） near Central Park.At the age of 40,Hannah became a very successful woman.Once she had her health check,her doctor told that she had a serious 30 . and said that she could live for only one year.The doctor also suggested that Hannah should spend her