20112012学年九年级上学期英语期末考试模拟试卷及答案

英 语 试 卷第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. There was _ sign in the window of his restaurant :”Customers are _ God”.Aa ; the Ba ; 不填Cthe ; 不填Dthe; a22. How do you like the books? Oh, they are wonderful. People here think _ ofthe books. A. little B. good C. a great dealD. badly 23. I dont feel equal _ doing the job. Its too difficult for me. A. for B. to C. in D. on24. The woman biologist stayed in Africa studying wild animals for 13 years before she returned. Oh, dear! She _ a lot of difficulties!A. may go through B. might go through C. must have gone through D. ought to have gone through25. John received an invitation to dinner, and with his work _, he gladly accepted it. A.finished B. finishing C. having finishing D.to finish26. What do you prefer, tea or coffee? _.A. All right B. Help yourself C. Please dont D. Either will do27. There are two buildings, _ stands nearly a hundred feet high.A. the larger B. the larger of whichC. the larger one that D. the larger of them28. The lady, _ ancient costume, is very graceful.A. dressed up B. dressing up C. dressed in D. dressing in29. This is really an exciting match. _ the game? A. Who do you think will win B. Whom do you think will win C. Do you think who will win D. Do you think whom will win30.If kids become used to _ healthy food ,they will be more likely to make wise choices about _ they eat as they grow older.A.eat; which B. live on ; thatC. living on; which D. eating; what31. The government should take measures to protect the wolves there, for some of them _ their fur.A. are hunting B. are hunting forC. are being hunted for D. hunt for32. He was wearing a lot of clothes to _ himself from the cold.A. protect B. prevent C. keep D. stop33. _ the playground, we learned that the football match had already begun. A. Arrive B. To arrive C. Arriving at D. Arrive at 34. What are you doing, John? Why stop? To be on the safe side, wed fill up the tank now for we_run out of gas on the way A.must B. will C. might D. should35. Forgive him, please. I dont think he broke your mirror _.A. on purpose B. with care C. in belief D. with aim第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Once upon a time, a well-known painter was finishing his painting. It was a very 36 painting which was to be shown on Princess Dianas wedding. The painter was very 37 about his own painting. He unconsciously (无意识地) 38 a few steps backward while 39 the 2 x 8 m painting. He didnt look back 40 he walked backward. He 41 walking backward until it was a step away from the 42 of the tall building. Just one more step backward, he would get himself 43 . A man saw what the 44 was doing and was about to 45 him to warn him when he 46 that his shout might frighten the painter and thus 47 him take one step backward and 48 the building. The man then took a 49 and began to paint on the beautiful painting until it was completely 50 . Upon realizing what was happening to his painting, the painter got very angry and moved 51 to hit the man. However, some other people who were also 52 held him back and showed him the 53 position which almost made him fall. Sometimes we have painted our 54 and dreamed of the beautiful days that we will spend with our loved ones. But then 55 seems to have destroyed our beautiful painting as he sees the dangers that lie ahead of us. Sometimes we are angry with what that person has done to us. But if you know the truth about his actions, you will find the kindness behind them.36. A. terrible37. A. disappointed38. A. began39. A. admiring40. A. meanwhile41. A. started42. A. stair43. A. saved44. A. owner45. A. laugh at46. A. realized47. A. forced48. A. get off49. A. book50. A. torn51. A . forward52. A. present53. A. safe54. A. hope55. A. everyoneB. expensiveB. gladB. tookB. lookingB. asB. keptB. liftB. understoodB. painterB. give upB. sawB. madeB. drop ontoB. stickB. washedB. backB. absentB. dangerousB. lifeB. someoneC. beautifulC. ashamedC. finishedC. learningC. beforeC. enjoyedC. floorC. well-knownC. manC. leave aloneC. knewC. askedC. fall offC. brushC. cleanedC. leftC. angryC. highC. pastC. no oneD. famous D. excited D. wentD. findingD. untilD. finishedD. edgeD. killedD. master D. shout atD. understoodD. advisedD. knock downD. pen D. destroyedD. rightD. surprisedD. amazingD. futureD. anyone第三部分: 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATaiwan police cannot decide whether to treat it as an extremely act of stealing or an even cheat. Either way, it could be the perfect crime（犯罪）, because the criminals are birdshorning pigeons !The crime begins with a telephone message to the owner of a stolen car : if you want the car back, pay up then, the car owner is directed to a park, told where to find a bird cage and how to attach money to the neck of the pigeon inside. Carrying the money in a tiny bag, the pigeon flies off. There have been at least four such pigeon pick-ups in Changwa. What at first seemed like the work of a clever stay-at-home car thief, however, may in fact be the work of an even lazier and more inventive criminal mindone that avoid（避免）not only collecting money but going out to steal the car in the first place. Police officer Chen says that the criminal probably has pulled a double trick: he gets money for things he cannot possibly return. Instead of stealing cars, he lets someone else do it and then waits for the car-owner to place an ad (advertisement) in the newspaper asking for help. The thought is supported by the fact that, so far, none of the stolen cars have been returned. Also, the amount of money demanded-under 3,000 Taiwanese dollarsseems too little, for a car worth many times more. Demands for pigeon-delivered money stopped as soon as the press reported the story. And even if they start again, Chen holds little hope of catching the criminal. “We have more important things to do,” he said. 56. After the car owner received a phone call. He _. A. went to a certain pigeon and put some money in the bag it carriedB. gave the money to the thief and had his car back in a parkC. sent some money to the thief by mailD. told the press about it57. The “lazier and more inventive” criminal refers to _. A. the car thief who stays at homeB. one of those who put the ads in the paperC. one of the policemen in ChangwaD. the owner of the pigeons58. The writer mentions the fact that “none of the stolen cars have been returned” to show _. A. how easily people get fooled by criminalsB. what Chen thinks might be correctC. the thief is extremely cleverD. the money paid is too little59. The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _. A. criminals B. pigeonsC. the stolen cars D. demands for money60. We may infer from the text that the criminal knows how to reach the car owners because _. A. he reads the ads in the newspaperB. he lives in the same neighborhoodC. he has seen the car owners in the parkD. he has trained the pigeons to follow them BMovie makers at one time worried that they might be put out of business by television. Recently, however, more and more people have been going to the movies. This may be partly because the economic(经济) situation in America has worsened. When at the movies, people forget their troubles, as they get lost in the story on the screen. Also, directors have recently been producing pictures that large numbers of people want to see. Americans in the millions are returning to their love affair with the movies. Motion picture industry experts see two main reasons for this: an increased need by Americans to escape from economic worries and a large number of new movies with broad audience appeal.Movie makers admit that their rising popularity is partly the result of poor economic conditions, which traditionally bring an increase in theater attendance. “When people are fearful about the future, they look for escape,” comments Jack Valenti, president of the Motion Picture Association of America. “In a shaded theater, with a 65-foot screen, you lose yourself for two and a half hours and people find this beneficial.” 61. What did movie makers worry about before? A. That no one would go to the cinema. B. That movies couldnt be a business any more. C. That their movies might be played on television. D. That people preferred watching TV to seeing films.62. Why are so many people going to see movies now? A. Because people now have much more money. B. Because people have troubles. C. Because people wanted to escape from real life. D. Because watching movies is now much cheaper than watching TV.63. The main topic of American movies is about . A. economy B. loveC. traditionD. not mentioned64. According to Jack Valenti, why have movies become popular?A. Because Americas economy is bad and people want to escape from their economic worries.B. Because a large number of new movies have broad audience appeal.C. Because the directors have cut the budget in making movies.D. Because the films are worth seeing and are excellent motion pictures.65. Whats the passage mainly about? A. That more American people are watching movies than before. B. That television will take the place of movies. C. Americas economic depression. D. That Americans prefer to watch movies rather than watch TV.COn the first day of the 11th grade, our new math teacher Mr. Washington asked me to go to the blackboard to do a math problem. I told him that I couldnt do it. He asked, “Why not?” I paused, and then I said, “Because Im educable mentally retarded (可教育智能迟滞).” He came from behind his desk and looked at me. “Dont ever say that again. Someones opinion of you does not have to become your reality,” he said. It was a very special moment for me. Doctors said that I was educable mentally retarded in the fifth grade, and I was put back into the fourth grade. When I was in the eighth grade, I failed again. But Mr. Washington changed my life. This person always gave students the feeling that he had high expectations of them, and then all of the students did their best to live up to what those expectations were. He often said, “You have greatness within you.” One day, I caught up with him in the parking place and said, “Mr Washington, is there greatness within me, sir?” He said, “Yes, Mr. Brown.” “But what about the fact that I failed English, math, and history? What about that, sir? Im slower than most kids.” “It doesnt matter. It just means that you have to work harder. Your grades dont decide who you are or what you can produce in your life.” “I want to buy my mother a house.” “It is possible, Mr. Brown. You can do that.” And he turned to walk away. “Mr. Washington?” “What do you want now?” “Uh, Im the one, sir. One day youre going to hear my name. Im the one, sir.” School was a real struggle for me. Mr. Washington put many demands on me. He made me believe that I could do it. At the end of that year, I was on the honor roll for the first time in my life. Years later, I produced five programs on public television. When one of my programs was shown on the educational television channel, I had some friends call him. I was sitting by the phone waiting when he called me. He said, “May I speak to Mr. Brown, please?” “Oh, Mr. Washington, is that you?” “Yes, its me. You were the one, werent you?” “Yes, sir, I was.”66. What does Mr. Washington mean by saying “Someones opinion of you does not have to become your reality”? A. You neednt have the same opinion as others.B. You should believe what other people say.C. What other people say about you may not be correct.D. The doctor made a mistake.67. How many years did it take the author to finish the tenth grade? A. Ten years. B. Eleven years. C. Twelve years. D. Thirteen years.68. What happened to the author at last? A. He entered a good university. B. He earned much honor.C. He got a good job. D. He made television programs.69. In the passage, the author implies that _. A. people shouldnt believe what doctors say B. no one can be successful with hard work and confidence C. no one is really educable mentally retarded D. a good teacher can change a students life 70. The best title for the passage would be “_”. A. Dont believe others B. I succeeded at lastC. My best teacher D. I am the oneD“Why should I care about the environment?” some people ask. There is a very simple reason: We live on the earth, and it is the only place we can live on right now, as we cannot live in space yet. If we treat the earth like a garbage dump, it will become dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well by being eco-conscious, the earth will stay clean and suitable for living, for ourselves and for our children. What is “being eco-conscious”? Being eco-conscious means being aware of your actions, and what you do to the environment. For example, you might think, “Using hairspray is great for fixing my hair.” However, if you are eco-conscious, you would ask, “Does this hairspray have CFCs in it? Could I be destroying the earth by using hairspray?”How can I be eco-conscious? You can find many simple ways to help the environment in your everyday life. When you go shopping, bring a bag or a basket with you. Please try not to use plastic bags as much as you can. You can go to work by bike or on foot if it is not far from your home. You can put your rubbish into different bags, which makes it convenient for recycling. You can eat less chewing gum. You can use your own chopsticks instead of the disposable ones in your company or in restaurants. You can put batteries in a special box instead of in garbage bins. You can use the water which has been used for washing vegetables or fruits to clean the floor and the toilet or to water your garden. You can turn off the decorative lights in your room when watching TV. You can turn down your air conditioner by one degree, as this will cause a 10% reduction in energy use. You can use recycled paper. Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil. You can also use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials. This will reduce the related air pollution by 20%, and the related water pollution by 50%. Please believe that. If you do a little, it will make a big difference.71. Human beings should care about the environment because _ . A. if we make the earth unlivable, well have to live in spaceB. it can help our children live betterC. if we dont, the earth will become a garbage dumpD. it will help to make the world a good living place72. If your deskmate is an eco-conscious person, he should _.A. be aware of the importance of protecting the environmentB. use plastic bags when he buys somethingC. know nothing about CFCsD. turn his air conditioner to a higher degree73. If you want to help the environment, you should do all the following EXCEPT _. A. share a car with your colleagues B. use paper bags instead of plastic bagsC. use hairspray containing CFCs D. use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials74. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. its very hard for human beings to keep the earth clean and comfortableB. protecting the environment is the duty of everybodyC. we should protect the environment together, as its no use doing it individuallyD. its very easy to be eco-conscious75. According to the author, which of the following statements is WRONG? A. Being eco-conscious means you should know much about the environment. B. The more we care, the better the environment will be.C. If each of us just does a little, we cant make any difference.D. If we treat the earth badly, well make a lot of trouble for ourselves.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面的短文，并根据文章后的题目要求回答76-80小题。I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal (谷类食品), eggs or toast. When others had cokes and candy for lunch, I had to eat a sandwich. As you can guess, my supper was also different from the other kids. But at least, I wasnt alone in my sufferings. My sister and two brothers _ as I did.My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and where we were going. She insisted if we said wed be gone an hour, that we be gone one hour or less not one hour and one minute.We had to wear clean clothes and take a bath every day. We had to be in bed b