湖北省枣阳市2020届九年级英语下学期期中试题

湖北省枣阳市2020届九年级英语下学期期中试题 (本试题共8页，满分120分，考试时间120分钟)选择题（共80分）一、听力测试（本大题满分25分，每小题1分）第一节 下面你将听到5段短对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话只播一遍。1. What will the weather be like tomorrow?A.Cloudy. B.Rainy. C.Windy.2. Where does the man want to go?A.To a library. B.To the Center Street. C.To a post office.3. Why is Grace going to study painting?A.Because she is good at painting. B.Because her parents are artists. C.Because painting is fun to her.4. What time is it now?A.9:00. B.9:15. C.8:45.5. How does the man go to work every day?A.By bike. B.On foot. C.By bus.第二节下面你将听到6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个与你所听到的对话或独白内容相符的问题的答案。听每段对话或独白前，你有10秒钟的时间阅读相关小题；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。对话或独白播两遍。听第一段材料，回答第6至8小题。6. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.7. Where is Davids brother? A. At home. B. In the street. C. In a restaurant.8. What does Davids brother want to be? A. A policeman. B. An actor. C. A waiter.听第二段材料，回答第9至11小题。9.What is Rose busy with?A.Her trip plan. B.Her school exam. C.Her summer program.10.Who will go camping with Rose?A.Bill. B.Her sister. C.Her classmate.11.How does Rose find Bills suggestion about camping?A.Wonderful. B.Crazy. C.Strange.听第三段材料，回答第12至14小题。12.What does Jack worry about?A. The notebook. B. The exercise book. C. The final exam.13.What did Jack miss?A.A lot of money. B.A lot of lessons. C.A lot of notebooks.14.What will the girl lend to Jack?A. Her exercise book. B. Her notebook. C. Her English book.听第四段材料，回答第15至17小题。15.What are they going to do this afternoon?A. Go skating. B. Have a picnic. C. Watch TV.16.Where will they meet?A. In the classroom. B. On the playground. C. At the school gate.17.What will they take with?A. Some food. B. Some drink. C. Everything they need.听第五段材料，回答第18至20小题。18.How does Victor go to school every day?A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus.19.Where does Victor have his breakfast?A. At home. B. At school. C. We dont know.20.How often does Victor read English?A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.听第六段材料，回答第21至25小题。21.How often does the speaker learn English on the radio?A.Once a week. B.Twice a week. C.Three times a week.22.What does the speaker do when she meets new words?A.She asks teachers for help. B.She tries to keep them in mind. C.She looks them up in a dictionary at once.23.Who does the speaker talk with in the English corner?A.Her classmates. B.Her teachers. C.Strangers.24.What does the speaker often do after lunch?A.She listens to music. B.She reads stories. C.She chats with teachers.25.What do many people dislike doing?A.Listening to English songs. B.Speaking to foreigners.C.Keeping diaries in English.二、选择填空（本大题满分15分，每小题1分）从各小题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该标号涂黑。26. -Im sure Cindy will be able to find the hotel. -She has a good _ of direction. A. idea B. sense C. experience D. feeling27-Its _ for my son to go to school from here .It only takes five minutes on foot. A. convenient B. safe C. interesting D. difficult 28-What do you think of the dish I cooked for you? -I havent had it yet. However, it _ good.A. tastes B. smells C. sounds D.feels29-Can you catch what the teacher said, Erick? -Sorry, I can _ understand it .Because she speaks very quickly. A.almost B. probably C. mostly D.hardly30-Sally is my best friend, she is always there whenever Im _. -Yeah. A friend in need is a friend indeed.A. in public B. in trouble C.in surprise D. in danger31-The price of food, clothes, houses _ so quickly these years. -Yes. I think so.A.develops B. raises C. improves D.increases32 We advise parents _their children at home alone in order to keep them away from danger .A. leave B.to leave C.not leave D. not to leave 33-Susan _ her friends invitation because of an important meeting. A. put down B. wrote down C. turned down D. took down 34-Who will come to help us? -Nobody. We have to depend on _.A us B.ourselves C. we D. ours 35-Its too noisy outside. I cant fall asleep. -Neither can I. We have to _ new ways to solve the problem. A. come up with B. end up with C. make up with D. catch up with36-How can I get some . _ about the sports meeting? -Why not search the Internet? A.experence B.practice C. information D. success37-Why did the car hit the boy? -Because the driver _on the phone at that time. A. talked B. is talking C. was talking D. Have talked 38-Driving less, walking more is good for our health. -So Id rather_ an hours walk to work than consider _ a car. A. take, drive B. take, to drive C. take, driving D. taking, driving39-Lily, will you go to Jennys birthday party this Saturday? -Im not sure. Because she_ me so far. A. hasnt invited B. wasnt invited C.isnt invited D. wont invited40-Excuse me, could you tell me_? -In ten minutes. A.how long the film has been on B. how long has the film been on C. how soon the film will begin D how soon will the film begin 三、完形填空 （本大题满分10分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳答案，使短文完整、通顺， 并在答题卡上将该标号涂黑。The other evening we had a knock at the door. It was a new 41who introduced himself and his boys to us. He also 42us to a block party as a way to know the people in the neighborhood as well as celebrate his family s coming to live here. Weve lived here almost six years and 43has ever come to introduce themselves. I suppose we should have introduced ourselves to people moving in，but we havent. In my opinion, it took the initiative (首创) of a young man and his sons to show me how I could 44better attention to my own community. I have many local friends but I have to say that I havent usually been the one to develop the 45in my own neighborhood.This experience 46me of one of my favorite sayings : “When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was 47to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldnt change the nation, I began to focus on(集中精力) my town. I couldnt change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my 48. Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and 49I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an influence on my family and even on my town. The influence could have changed the nation and I could have changed the world.”For those of us who want to make a(n) 50in the world, its important we remember what Bucky Fuller said, “Think globally(全球的), but act locally” For me, Im going to make it a point to meet more of my neighbors-starting now.41. A. stranger B. classmateC. partner D. neighbor42. A. invited B. complainedC. prepared D. encouraged43. A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one44. A. draw B. lose C. pay D. offer45. A. trouble B. friendshipC. care D. business46. A. reminded B. told C. warned D. completed47. A. difficult B. easy C. InterestingD. right48. A. state B. family C. town D. mind49. A. happily B. suddenly C. actually D. luckily50. A. decision B. difference C. affect D. mistake四、阅读理解（本大题满分30分， 每小题2分） 阅读下面三篇材料，根据材料内容从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案， 并在答题卡上将该标号涂黑。AThat night, Sue quarreled with her mother, and she ran out of the house. Since she left in a hurry, she didnt take any money with her.When she passed a noodle shop, she suddenly felt very hungry. She wished for a bowl of noodles, but she had no money. The owner saw her standing outside and asked her if she would like a bowl of noodle. She nodded but then she said that she didnt have any money.“Okay, Ill treat you.” the owner said. A few minutes later, the owner brought her a steaming bowl of noodles. After eating some bites, Sue cried.“What is it?” the owner asked. “Nothing. I am just touched by your kindness! Even a stranger on the street gives me a bowl of noodles, but my mother chased me out of the house after a quarrel. She is so cruel!”“Girl, why did you think so? Think again. I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you were touched. Your mother had raised you since you were very born, why werent you grateful and argued with your mom instead?”Sue was really surprised after hearing that.On the way home, Sue thought it over about what to say to her mother. She stopped in front of the door and saw her mother worried and tried after looking for her everywhere. When she saw Sue come back home, she was overjoyed and said eagerly(激动的), “Sue, come inside, honey. Are you hungry? I cooked rice and prepared the meal. Come in and eat while it is still hot.” Sue couldnt control herself any longer. She cried and hugged her mother.In our life, its easy for us to appreciate the small actions of strangers, but for the relatives, especially our parents, we see their sacrifices(牺牲)as a matter of course. Parental love is the most precious gift we have been given since birth.51. When Sue ran out of her house, _.A. She took some food with her B. She wanted to go out to have some noodlesC. She didnt take any money D. She thanked her mother very much52. While Sue was eating noodles, _.A. she was moved by the shop owner B. she felt hungry with the shop ownerC. she never thought of her mum D. she thought her mother was wise53. What can we learn about the owner from the story?A. He loved money very much. B. He was a cruel man.C. He didnt agree with Sue. D. He thought Sues mum was cruel.54. The underlined word “overjoyed” probably means _.A. .惊奇的 B. 生气的 C. 欣喜的 D. 意外的55. What does the passage mainly want to tell us?A. We should be grateful to parents. B. Dont be afraid when you are lost.C. We should help parents with housework. D. Strangers are more helpful.BTeachers at American colleges and universities have many different teaching methods. Some teachers give homework and check homework every day, and students in their classes have to take many exams. Some teachers give only writing tasks. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the textbook. Others send students to the library for tasks. The atmosphere(气氛) in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their teachers Professor (教授) Smith, Mrs. Jones and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give talks. Other classrooms have an informal (非正式的) atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Teachers dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are different in their teaching styles. At most American colleges and universities, libraries and learning centers can be used by students at any time. They can often use tape recorders, video machines and computers. They can buy books, notebooks and other things at campus stores. There are also services (服务) to students. They can get advice on their problems from their teachers. Colleges and universities usually offer facilities (设施) to students. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have fast food restaurants.56. At American colleges and universities, some teachers _.A. never give their students any homework B. give classes in the library C. give only writing tasks D. only give their students writing exams57. In an informal class, _.A. students call their teachers Professor Smith, Mrs. Jones and so on B. students discuss their ideas with their teachersC. students have to take many exams D. teachers dress formally58. The underlined word campus means _ in Chinese.A. 校园 B. 工厂 C. 社区 D. 广场59. According to the passage, most schools in America have _.A. swimming pools B. fast food restaurants C. tennis courts D. basketball courts60. Which of the following is not mentioned in this passage?A. Teaching methods. B. Teaching styles. C. College facilities(设施). D. University dinning rooms.COn August 15, 2020,the Ministry Publish Security (公安部) started a campaign (活动) to educate drivers about the dangers of driving after drinking.As a part of the campaign, police officers watched bars, restaurants and KTVs in Beijing, Shanghai, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei and Guangdong. It ended up on December 30. But it told the drivers the meaning of the new traffic laws and the dangers of drinking.In Beijing, some restaurants put up notices and told drivers about their responsibility. “Usually if a group of guests come by car, the driver wont drink. If he does, we will remind him,” said a waitress from Dongfang Restaurant in Beijing. Fewer drivers are drinking alcohol(酒精) nowadays, since many know about the campaign.Wang Lankun, a traffic policeman in Beijing said, “Some drivers think a glass of beer is not a problem. But a blood test will show that their blood-alcohol level is more than 20mg for each 100ml of blood, that is enough to affect their driving.”During the campaign, drivers who have a blood-alcohol level of over 20mg for each 100ml of blood will get a fine of 500 yuan. Also, they will not be allowed to drive for three months.In fact, there are strict laws to punish drunk driving in many other countries. For example, in the USA, if someone has a blood-alcohol level of over 80mg for each 100ml of blood, he will be sent to prison for one year. But in Britain, he will be fined 5,000 pounds and banned(禁止)from driving for 12 months, also he will be sent to prison for 6 months. In Germany, if a driver has a blood-alcohol level of over 60mg for each 100ml of blood, he wont be allowed to drive until he passes a new driving test.61.How long did the campaign last?A.For about half a year. B.For about four and a half months.C.For about 12 months. D.For about three months.62.The police officers watched many places except _.A.restaurants B.KTVs C.schools D.bars63.If a driver drinks a glass of beer before driving in China,_A.it wont affect his driving.B.he will take a new driving test and get a drivers license.C.he wont be allowed to drive for three months.D.his blood-alcohol level will be over 60mg for each 100ml of blood.64.If a driver has a blood-alcohol level of over 80mg for each 100ml of blood in Germany,which punishment will he accept?A.One year in prison. B.Banned until he passes a new driving test.C.A 12-month ban from the roads. D.A fine of 5000 pounds.65.From the text, we know_.A.The waitress in the restaurant can remind the driver not to drinkB.More and more drivers are drinking alcohol nowadaysC.The Ministry Publish Security began this campaign to punish the driversD.All drivers must pass a new driving test if they drive after drinking五、阅读还原（本大题满分5分，每小题1分）请阅读下面的短文，并根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项，将选项前的字母写在答题卡上相应的题号后。（提示：每个选项只用一次，选项中有一项为多余选项。） A hobby can be almost anything that a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds, paint pictures, play the piano and grow flowers. 66 They collect everything from books to butterflies and from boxes to stamps.People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship and relaxation. Hobbies help people relax after a long time of hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies offer interesting activities for the old. Some hobbies can make a child grow as a person, develop his interest and help him learn new skills. 67 Doctors have found that hobbies are useful in helping patients recover from illness. Hobbies give patients who cant move around something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies. 68 In early times, most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies. But some persons who had spare time did enjoy hobbies. 69 People today have more time than ever before for hobbies. Machines have now reduced much time that people must spend on their jobs. 70 Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly-found free time hours.Sir William Osler, a famous Canadian doctor expressed the value of hobbies by saying, “No man is really happy or safe without a hobby.”A. More people retire(退休) at an earlier age than before.B. Hobbies can also help a patient to keep healthy.C. The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood.D. They also go to concerts, climb mountains, go fishing, skate and swim.E. Anyone, old or young, sick or well, rich or poor, can follow a good hobby, in spite of his age, health or moneyF. As some hobbies have become less popular. 六、完成句子（本大题满分10分，每小题2分）阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上相应的题号后。（注意： 只写答案，试题的其它内容不得抄入答题卡）71. -Why is he so nervous?-His