江苏省张家港市2010-2011学年九年级英语第一学期期中试卷

1、2010-2011学年张家港市第一学期期中试卷初三英语听力部分(满分20分)第一部分 听对话回答问题(计10分)本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项 1. What time did the boy get up this morning?2. Whats the weather like when they are talking?3. Whats Lindas hobby?4. How did the man want to go to Beijing

2、at first? 5. Where are they going? A. To the Space Museum. B. To the Art Museum. C. To the History Museum.6. What size shirt does the man wear? A. Size 39. B. Size 40. C. Size 42.7. Who is the woman looking for?A. Bob. B. Tom. C. Her son.8. What does Julia need to find for her hiking trip?A. A map.

3、B. Food. C. A mobile phone.9. Where is the girls pencil case?A. On the table. B. On the floor. C. In her bag.10. What time will the train arrive in Dalian? A. At 7 p.m. B. At 8 p.m. C. At 9 p.m.第二部分 听对话和短文回答问题(计10分) 你将听到两段对话和一篇短文，各听两遍，听每段对话或短文前，你将有时间阅读相关小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题你仍有5秒钟时间从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选

4、项 听第一段对话，回答第1112小题11. Which TV set will the woman buy, a big one or a small one? A. A small one. B. A big one. C. Both of them.12How much will the TV set cost the woman? A. 2,500yuan. B. 2,400yuan. C. More than 2,500yuan. 听第二段对话，回答第1315小题13When do the Tree Club members meet?A. Every Wednesday after

5、school. B. Every Saturday morning. C. Every Sunday afternoon.14What does the Tree Club invite peole to do? A. Come and talk about environment. B. Bring videos about the environment to the club. C. Plant trees with the club members after school.15How often do the club members go out and plant trees?

6、A. Once a month. B. Once a year. C. Twice a year.听一篇短文，回答第1620小题16Where did scientists first connect many computers? A. In the UK. B. In the USA. C. In Germany.17What was the purpose of connecting computers together? A. To test the computers. B. To play online games. C. To share information.18How bi

7、g was the computer in the 1960s? A. As large as a fridge. B. As big as a dictionary. C. Larger than a house.19When did many businesses connect their computers in the same way? A. In the 1970s. B. In the 1980s. C. In the 1990s.20What did most people connect their computers to in the 1990s? A. Their p

8、hone lines. B. Other computers. C. Big businesses.笔试部分（满分110分）一、选择填空(共30小题；每小题1分。满分30分)A) 单项填空 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. -Can you understand what I mean? - Sorry, I can _ follow you. A. always B. almost C. nearly D. hardly2. I find the computer games _ to play. A. enough easy B. easy enough C.

9、 enough easily D. easily enough3. Taiwan is part of China. We _ the same history and culture. A. explain B. express C. connect D. share4. Its impolite to read _ letter . A. else someones B. someones else C. someone elses D. someone else5. Its not wise _ think you are always right. A. of you B. for y

10、ou C. for you to D. of you to6. Why did you buy a radio? -_English. A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn D. Be learning7. I was too excited to fall _. I was still _ until 11 oclock last night. A. sleepy; awake B. awake; sleep C. asleep; awake D. awake; asleep8. He was so afraid that he could say _. A. s

11、omething B. anything C. everything D. nothing9. It kept _ all day, so we couldnt go out. A. rain B. raining C. to rain D. rained10. -Who helped you repair your bike? -_! I repaired it all by myself. A. Everybody B. Anybody C. Somebody D. Nobody11. -Can you tell me something about the accident, Tommy

12、? -_. I know _about it. A. Yes; a little B. Yes; little C. Yes; nothing D. No; a little12. The light is still_. Mr. Green _at home now. A. on, can be B. down, may be C. on, must be D. up, cant be13. They are going to have a picnic _ next week. A. sometimes B. sometime C. some time D. some times14. -

13、When shall we go to the concert, today or tomorrow? -_ is OK. I am free this week. A. Both B. All C. Either D. Neither15. _ delicious food! Do you need _?A. How; more some B. What; some more C. How; some more D. What; more some16.The best way to learn English is _ you _ in an English-speaking enviro

14、nment. A. let; live B. to let; to live C. letting; living D. to let, live17. The story is really interesting, but I dont think _ will like it. A. somebody B. anybody C. everybody D. nobody18. -“Its too cold. Would you mind_ the window?” -“_. But dont do it now.” A. to close; Sure B. closing; Good id

15、ea C. closing; Better not D. closing; Of course not19. The boy is often seen _ play basketball after school.A. play B. to play C. to playing D. played20. Hes never been to a foreign country, _?A. isnt he B. is he C. has he D. hasnt heB) 完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。What d

16、o you think of stress? Is it a good thing or a bad thing?Most of the students think stress can do harm 21 them in some ways. Theres a story about a teenager in a middle school. He even 22 his study because of the stress from school and family. We also usually 23 that someone turns to psychological(心

17、理学的) doctors because of heavy working stress. There is no doubt that some people think stress is a dangerous wolf.On the other hand, other people argue that stress is not a bad thing. They 24 stress can produce momentum(动力）in the end. For them, right attitude(态度) and action can reduce stress and mak

18、e it 25 . When I was a child, my mom always pushed me to study hard. She wished I could go to an ideal 26 for further education. I experienced stress for the first time. Born to a poor family, I deeply knew 27 was not easy for us, and everything my mom did to me was just to hope I could live a bette

19、r life in the future. 28 the saying goes, “no pains, no gains.” So I did what my mom expected because I didnt want to let her down. At last, I did measure up(达到标准）to my moms expectation and go to college 29 . Thanks to my moms push! Thanks to the stress! In this way, I dont think stress is a bad thi

20、ng. Overall, stress is not a bad thing in 30 . The key is how we deal with it.21. A. for B. in C. to D. of22. A. began with B. showed off C. gave up D. cheered for23. A. wonder B. decide C. promise D. hear24. A. doubt B. believe C. disagree D. forget25. A. useful B. difficult C. strange D. terrible2

21、6. A. company B. college C. factory D. farm27. A. life B. spirit C. opinion D. silence28. A. Then B. But C. As D. Or29. A. quietly B. wildly C. specially D. successfully30. A. himself B. myself C. itself D. herself二、阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项。(A)One Sunday morning, I de

22、cided to buy a computer to use for school. I went to the biggest store in town, which sold all kinds of computers. There were so many computers there that I didnt know how to choose a right one.“Hi! What can I do for you?” A young man greeted me with a sweet smile. He looked like not a salesman but

23、a student like me. I sensed a strange feelingas if I had met him before. He began patiently showing me each model. With his help, I decided to buy one computer with enough functions at a very low price. I enjoyed this shopping experience because of his smile. A few months later, something was wrong

24、with my computer. I went back to the store to have it fixed. When I arrived there, what I saw first was still his smile. As soon as I told him my problem, he comforted me immediately and tried his best to solve the problem for me. I was quite grateful to him for his sweet smile and good service.When

25、 I went back to school, his smile often appeared in my mind. I dont know whether well meet each other again, but his sweet smile will stay there in my memory and deep in my heart. Smiling is the most peaceful language in the daily life.1. After reading the story, we can know that the writer is a _.A

26、. student B. salesman C. doctor D. reporter2. According to the passage, why was the writer grateful to this salesman? A. Because the salesman recommended the cheapest computer. B. Because the salesman gave the writer his sweet smile and good service. C. Because the salesman recommended the computer

27、with enough functions. D. Because the salesman showed the writer how to use the computer correctly.3. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the story?A. The way to choose a right computer. B. The way to use a computer correctly. C. The importance of smiling in the daily life. D. The importa

28、nce of computers in the daily life.(B)What is your favourite colour? Ask famous persons like Cate Blanchett, Searlett Johansson and Bono, and maybe they will say “green.” Thats not because these artists particularly like the colour green. Instead, they are interested in green fashion. Green fashion

29、is about making(and wearing)clothes that are good for humans, animals, and the Earth. In the past, green fashion made people think of hippies(嬉皮士)and ugly clothes. But today, green fashion is different. It is about looking good and caring about the Earth and other people. You can have interesting cl

30、othes and be green. Around the world, green fashion is becoming popular. For example, the U.K.company People Tree sells mens and womens clothing and accessories(饰品).They are made from natural fabrics(织物) like cotton and wool. Workers who make the clothes are from countries like Nepal, Kenya, and Ban

31、gladesh. People Tree pays the men and women good money for the clothes they create. Singer Bono and his wife also started a clothing company called EDUN. When the clothes sell, EDUN uses most of the money to help people around the world4. According to the passage, what is “green fashion”? A. Wearing

32、 the colour green all the time. B. Making clothes from green trees. C. Putting green make-up on your face. D. Wearing clothes that are good for the Earth.5. In the past, what did people often think of when they heard “green fashion”? A. Dangerous animals. B. Beautiful women. C. Colourful accessories

33、. D. Ugly clothes.6. Which sentence about green clothing companies is true? A. Most use natural fabrics to make clothes. B. Many do not pay their workers well. C. They make clothes mostly for women. D. Most of the companies are in Africa.7. According to the passage, what does EDUN do? A. It teaches

34、children to make clothes. B. It sells clothes and uses the money to help people. C. It gives clothes to poor people. D. It makes expensive clothes for teenagers.(C)Recently, a solar powered（太阳能动力的）plane took to the sky for the first time. It had passed an important test on the way to travel around t

35、he world. The plane took off from an airport in Switzerland（瑞士）at 45km an hour. It slowly rose above the fields and into the sky.“There has never been an airplane of that kind that could fly never an airplane so big, so light, using so little energy,” said Bertrand Piccard, a leader of the project.

36、During the 90-minute flight, the plane did several turns. It climbed nearly 1.6km above the countryside. Engineers plan to test a night flight before July. Then they will use the results of the tests to build a second plane. They plan to travel around the world in that plane in 2012.The plane flies

37、at 70 km an hour. That is faster than a bike and slower than a car. Piccard and pilot Andre Borschberg will take the plane around the world. The pilots will keep the plane in the air for up to five days at a time. “We want to fly it day and night with no fuel (燃料),” Piccard said8. How long did the f

38、irst flight of the solar powered plane last？A. 45 minutes B. 60 minutes C. 70 minutes D. 90 minutes9.Whats the most special about the plane？ A. It uses no fuel B. Its the fastest plane C. It can fly highest D. Its the heaviest plane10. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage ?A.

39、The plane goes much faster than a car B. The plane took off at a speed of 45km an hourC. Engineers plan to test a night flight before JulyD. The plane will fly in the air for up to five days at a time11.Which column（栏目）of a newspaper may the passage come from？ A. Food and Health B. Scientist and Tec

40、hnology C. Culture and Communication D. Sports and Entertainment (D)What makes 15,000 men and women run for hours, and what makes them run through the streets on a cold day without coats? I was one of those runners. The race is called marathon (马拉松). I had never run more than eight miles before, and

41、 here I was training. Since the race is in April, I had to run throughout the winter, and in Boston, winters are cold. For most people, just putting on their shirts, sweaters, jackets, and hats is exercise enough. I found myself out on the dark streets, running along ice sidewalks(人行道). Even in glov

42、es, my fingers got so cold that they looked like red carrots. My nose didn't get warm until lunchtime !Finally, the big day arrived. The weather was cold, with ice and rain. Bang! The gun sounded, and we started. I didn't go anywhere at first because I was standing behind so many people. I h

43、ad to wait for them to move.At first, the running was easy. The other runners just seemed to pull me along. Somewhere around the 20-mile mark I even said to myself, "This is nothing, why did I train so hard?"Then I hit "the wall". "The wall" is what marathon runners cal

44、l the special point. I knew my body reached the point and I thought I couldn't go any more. I was out of breath and my legs turned into pieces of wood. I was almost falling down. I can't remember anything about the last five miles of the race.I kept running though. At last, I heard a voice a

45、t the finishing line."You look good," my friend Ted said. "How did it feel?""Wonderful !" I replied.For everything, if you devote yourself into it, there will be a way. I finished the race, at least, in my heart, I was the winner.12. Which one best describes the weather

46、 on the race day?A. Cold and rainy. B. Cold and sunny. C. Dry and cloudy. D. Wet and foggy.13. How did the writer feel about the race during the first 20 miles?A. Difficult. B. Boring. C. Easy. D. Interesting.14. According to the article, what must someone do to prepare for a marathon?A. One must ea

47、t certain food and get plenty of sleep.B. One must be willing to eat, sleep, and train twenty-four hours a day.C. One must run along ice sidewalks every day.D. One must be willing to train a lot and doesn't give up easily.15. Then I hit "the wall". What do you think "hit the wall&

48、quot; means here?A. 撞击墙壁 B. 到达极限 C. 抵达终点 D. 中途加速三、单词拼写(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在答题卷上标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式每空只写一词。1. You have to be _ _(耐心的) if you are waiting at the end of a long queue.2. Thank you for giving me so much valuable _ _ (建议).3. The book is well worth_ _(看) . Youd better buy it

49、.4. Going fishing at the weekend is a good _ _(选择).5. Though he lives alone, he has a lot of friends and doesn't feel (孤独的) .6. Mrs. White smiled (幸福地) when she received a present from her daughter.7. Can you tell us some （差异）between the twins?8. He is so careless that he made lots of （错误）in the

50、 test.9. Our English teacher often spends plenty of time （解释）questions to us.10. Are you sure they will have no difficulty （完成）the work in two days?11. Have you made a （决定）to give up the visit to the EXPO?12. Columbus (哥伦布) was the first to （发现）America.13. Has your penfriend （答复）to your letter recen

51、tly?14. Congratulations! You have made great （进步）in your English.15. He dislikes the selfish man, I dont like him, （也）.四、句子翻译(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)将下列句子译成英语，并将所译句子写在答题卷上标有题号的横线上。1. 这本书对学生来说很有价值。2. 你知道如何在学习和玩之间获得平衡吗？3. 恐怕他不再给我写信了。4. 除了告诉我事实的真相，你们别无选择。5. 我们的班长虽然擅长踢足球，但他喜欢炫耀。五、书面表达(共l题；满分20分) 请你选择最令你烦恼的一个问

52、题，以My problem 为题，写一篇短文，说说这个问题产生的原因，以及你希望如何解决或缓解这个问题。要求：1.词数80左右。 2.叙事清楚，语句通顺，语意连贯。3.文中不得出现真实的人名与校名。请把所有答案都写在答题卷上！听力材料及参考答案第一部分 听对话回答问题(计10分)本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项 1. W: Why were you late for school this morning? M: Sorry, I usually get

53、 up at 6:00a.m. but this morning there was something wrong with the clock. So I got up half an hour later than usual.2. W: It is cloudy outside, isnt it? M: Yes. Wed better watch TV at home instead of having a picnic.3. M: My sister likes playing the piano very much. What about you, Linda? W: I like dancing best.4. W: Sorry, the air tickets to Beijing have been sold out. M: Then I have to go to buy the