广东省茂名市直属学校2022-2023学年九年级英语第一学期期末考试模拟试题含解析

1、2022-2023学年九上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项1考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。2试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。3考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。. 单项选择1、Would you mind if I borrow your digital camera? -_. Because I stored plenty of important pictures in it.AYes, Id be glad to.BSorry, Im afraid I cant.CNo probl

2、em.DYes, of course.2、- Excuse me, could you please tell me where I can find an ATM（自动取款机）? - Sorry, I myself is a stranger here.ANo problemBYoure rightCIt is my pleasureDThank you all the same3、We-chat is an invention _can help people talk to friends, share photos, ideas and feelings freely. I think

3、 its very useful in our life.AwhichBwhomCwhereDwhose4、Excuse me, could you please tell me _?Sure. He lives on Center Street.Awhere does Bob live Bwhere Bob livesCwhy Bob lives there Dwhat does Bob do5、Kate is only child in her family.AaBanCthe6、My uncle regretted his house in Shanghai last year, bec

4、ause the house price keeps rising.Asell Bto sell Cselling Dsold7、She spoke so that everyone could write down what she said.AsafelyBquicklyCslowlyDfriendly8、The doctor looks tired and sleepy _he stayed up late to look after his patients yesterday.AifBbecauseCwhileDso that9、-Excuse me, Miss Li. Could

5、you help me to _these math problems?-Sure. Show me the problem.Awork outBhand outCfind out10、I _ basketball quite well, but I havent had time to play since last month.Awill play Bhave played Cplayed Dplay. 完形填空11、Some people succeed, while others may not. This is because some people own certain qual

6、ities, which 1 dont have. If you want to be successful, you should have the following qualities at least.The 2 thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, you must be optimistic(乐观的). If you do not 3 to win, you will not try as hard as those who do expect to win. You also need to have a cle

7、ar purpose and a 4 for doing something. If you do not have a purpose, you will not do your best to work hard and make sure that every detail you have done 5 right.Reading is another thing to success, as it will help you learn about 6 other people have achieved success. If you want to learn how to se

8、t up a successful business, you should read books about like Bill Gates and Jerry Yang, who have 7 amazing success in their areas of business.Another 8 that helps people succeed is creativitythinking about things differently and wondering how others will do 9 thing. Think about some successful peopl

9、e you know. They might be successful with 10 creativity, but the most successful people are the most creative ones.Practicing is equally important if you want to 11 because practice makes perfect. Practice every day at any career you are in, and 12 doing so, you will see yourself, your business and

10、your self-confidence begin to grow. If you feel 13 about what you do, this confidence will make other people believe in you more 14 . Your workmates will be happy to work with you, and your boss will give you more important things 15 . Finally if you succeed, you can look people in the eye and smile

11、 confidently.Success is yours for the taking! Cheers!1Aother Bothers Canother Dthe other2Afirst Bsecond Cone Dtwo3Afinish Bfail Cforget Dexpect4Acause Baim Creason Dneed5Aam Bwas Cis Dare6Awhat Bwhere Cwhen Dhow7Aachieved Blost Cmissed Deaten8Away Bdirection Cworld Dquality9Aa different Bthe same Ct

12、he different Da same10Aa little Blittle Ca few Dfew11Asuccess Bsuccessful Csucceed Dsuccessfully12Awith Bin Cat Dby13Aimaginative Bconfident Clovely Dwarm14Aas well Balso Ceither Dneither15Adoing Bdo Cto do Ddone. 语法填空12、Joes grandchildren visited him during the holidays. Before the vacation time, J

13、oe cleaned the house. Unluckily, he lost his favorite watch.When Joes grandchildren arrived, they asked him 1 he was so upset. Joe said, “I lost the most valuable watch that was 2 (give) by your grandma.” His grandchildren promised him that they would find the watch for him.One of Joes 3 (granddaugh

14、ter) asked, “Grandpa, do you remember when you last saw the watch before it was missing?”Joe replied, “Maybe when I was cleaning the barn(仓房).”The children went to the barn, which was full 4 old books, broken furniture, and so on. They searched for more than two hours, but couldnt find the watch. Th

15、ey were very 5 (sadness) and left.After a while, one grandson walked into the barn again. He requested the others not to follow 6 (he). The little boy sat quietly in the barn for about 15 minutes and then rushed to his grandpa. Yes, he got the watch and 7 (happy) give it to Joe.Joe was surprised and

16、 asked how he was able to find the watch. The little boy replied, “I sat in the barn without 8 (make) a noise and the barn was so quiet. After a few minutes, I heard the tick-tick sound and found it.” Joe 9 (hug) the little boy and thanked him.This was the power of silence. If we stay calm, we may f

17、ind a way to deal 10 a difficult situation very easily. 阅读理解A13、For travelers with a sense of adventure and who so want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations that you may want to consider for your next holiday.Angkor Wat, CambodiaBuil

18、t in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning “capital monastery”) was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodias best-known tourist attraction and appears on the countrys flag. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. Youll need at least three days to

19、fully discover the delights of the magnificent site.Machu Picchu, PeruMachu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but al

20、so for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site and make youre fit as there will be a lot of climbing.Stonehenge, EnglandThe entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weath

21、er can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn is the best time to visit these monster rocks.Pompeii, ItalyWhen Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so

22、many objects were preserved, archaeologists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.1Which location offers the most direct view into daily life in the ancient world?APompeii. BStonehenge.CAnkor Wat. DMachu Piccu.2Why may people want to visit Machu Piccu?ATo

23、climb the Andes Mountains. BTo discover how it was built.CTo explore both history and nature. DTo learn to speak Spanish.3When is the best time to visit Stonehenge?ASummer. BSpring. CWinter. DAutumn.4Where would you probably read such an article?AIn a history textbook. BIn an archeology（考古） journal.

24、CIn a travel magazine. DIn an adventure novel.B14、According to a recent survey, British teenagers are not in good health because they dont have enough time for sleep. They dont sleep well, either. They are often disturbed(打扰) by electronic gadgets(器具，装置) in their bedrooms. We call such kind of sleep

25、 “junk sleep”.We did a survey among 1,000 students aged 12 to 16, and we found out that 30 percent of them slept for only 4 to 7 hours a day. Nearly a quarter said they fell asleep while they were watching TV, listening to music or using other electronic gadgets.Nowadays, almost all the teenagers ha

26、ve a phone, music system or TV in his or her bedroom. Almost 20 percent of the teenager boys said the quality of their sleep were not good. It was affected by leaving their TVs or computers on. The survey also found out that 40 percent of young people felt tired every day. Whats more, the girls aged

27、 15 to 16 felt the worst among them.“Teenagers need to realize the importance of sleeping well. If they sleep well, they will be able to study hard and perform well at school. I am shocked to know that so few teenagers have noticed the close connection between sleep and schoolwork,” said Dr Chris.1W

28、hat disturbs British teenager in their bedrooms?ASleep.BElectronic gadgets.CSchoolwork.2According to the result of the survey, how long did 30 percent of students sleep a day?A3 to 7 hours.B4 to 7 minutes.C4 to 7 hours.3The word “ quality” means “ ” in Chinese.A数量B质量C时间4What does the passage talk ab

29、out ?AJunk food.BJunk sleep.CTeenagers.C15、Every summer morning, I know I am going to my favourite place to volunteer and make a difference in someones life just by being with him or her-a summer school for children with autism(孤独症)。By helping the kids read or do math, I am not only teaching importa

30、nt skills but also helping them feel like any other kid. There are many wrong ideas about autism. The kids I work with can think and feel. They need help only in certain areas.Of course, each kid is special. For example, some kids like to draw, and others like to sing.At the school, the kids learn t

31、hrough about 20 activities. These activities can help them learn skills they will need later in life.The very first day I volunteered, a boy came up to me, put his hand on my shoulder and said “Hello.” From then on, I knew I could make a difference.Another boy loved to have me read books that can he

32、lp him learn to read. Sometimes he could be encouraged to read a few words or sentences. Finally, one day during reading practice, he read nearly 220 words himself!Summer school is also a time for fun. Last summer, bagpipe(风筝)players came to perform. Most of us had our hands over our ears because th

33、ey were so loud. When they asked for a volunteer from the audience, one girl raise her hand as high as she could, got up on stage and even tried the bagpipes in front of everyone.Through these experiences, I realize that the challenges these kids face do not stop them from doing many amazing things.

34、 Im teaching them, but they are teaching me as well.1According to Paragraph 2, many people think those kids_Acant read or do mathBdont have important skillsCdont play with other kidsDcant think or feel2The writer believed he could make a difference when_Aa boy let him read booksBa boy greeted him ac

35、tivelyCa boy could read by himselfDa girl tried the bagpipes3What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage?AHis teaching experience in a summer holidayBHow to make a difference in others livesCHis experience as a volunteer in a special summer schoolDWhat the life of the children with autism

36、is likeD16、The Silk Road is the name of different roads that long ago connected Europe, Africa and Asia. People reached these different places along these roads. Scientists believe people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago. By the time the Chinese silk trade became important in the w

37、orld, the Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers. It spread from Rome to China, which is from the West to the Far East.Traders travelling along the Silk Road carried silk, of course. They also carried and traded spices（香料）,cloth, valuable stones and gold.There is a famous old story along the old r

38、oad. It is said that Roman soldiers（士兵）travelled through central Asia. They started to live somewhere near the ancient Chinese village of Liqian. Some of these Romans married local Chinese women and the story of blue-eyed villages of China was started. During its busiest period, the Silk Road allowe

39、d people from many different cultures and countries to meet each other and mix. The Silk Road allowed the sharing of valuable goods and new ideas. These included people and trading goods from the Mediterranean, Persian, Magyar, Armenian, Bactrian, Indian and Chinese areas. All these peoples travelle

40、d the Silk Road, and they shared goods, stories, languages, and cultures.In modern times, the old Silk Road routes（路线）are still used, but now they are crossed by trains instead of camels and horses. There is even a Silk Route Museum in Jiuquan in China. It has over 35,000 objects from all along the

41、Silk Road. In this way, China protects the history of many countries and peoples.1How many kilometers did the Silk Road cover?AAbout 3000. BNearly 6500. CAlmost 2000 DOver 35,0002Traders carried all kinds of goods along the Silk Road. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?ASilk BClo

42、th. CGold. DTea.3Who married ancient Chinese women in the story of blue-eyed villages of China?AAsian soldiers. BAfrican soldiers. CEuropean soldiers. DAmerican soldiers.4What can we infer（推断）from the passage?AValuable things could not be sold along the Silk Road.BThe Silk Road allowed people from d

43、ifferent countries to mix.CAncient Chinese along the Slik Road may be able to speak different languages.DThe objects in the museum in Jiuquan in China are from all along the Silk Road.5Which part of a magazine can this passage come from?AHistory and Geography. BSports World. CMan and Animals. DPopul

44、ar Science.E17、A LITTLE PRINCESSAuthor(作者): Frances Hodgson Burnett￥18.3 (online)Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchins. Her father was very rich and she lived a rich and comfortable life. Then her father died and Sara lost everything. She had to learn to do with h

45、er changed life. Her strong character made her able to fight successfully against anything. Its an excellent book with 4 tapes for children.PETER PAN Author: J.M Barrie ￥15 (in bookstores) ￥12 (online)It is a childrens story full of imagination and adventures, which is about Wendy, John and Michael

46、Darlings adventures in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. The children are happy and lovely. (with 2 tapes)UNCLE TOMS CABIN Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe￥20 (in bookstores)The most famous novel in American history, Uncle Toms Cabin talked about the struggle(战争) between f

47、ree states and slave(奴隶) states during the American Civil War（内战）and is as powerful today as when it first came out 165 years ago.THE SECRET GARDENAuthor: Frances Hodgson Burnett￥35 (in bookstores) ￥30 (online) Mary Lennox, a sick orphan, finds herself in her uncles dark house. Why are so many rooms

48、 locked? Why is one of the gardens locked? And what is that crying she hears at night? Through the power of hope, friendship and the magic of nature, the brave girl brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life.1We can know from the passage that _.Athere are three books with tapesBwe can buy

49、the 4 books in bookstoresCtwo of the books are written by Frances Hodgson BurnettDthe books are cheaper in bookstores than online2Which of the following is about UNCLE TOMS CABIN?AIt first came out in the 1950s.BIts about the struggle during the American Civil War.CA brave girl successfully fought a

50、gainst slaves.DIts a famous American novel full of imagination and adventures.3In _ Mary brings the house and a garden back to life with the help of the power of hope, friendship and natures magic.AA LITTLE PRINCESSBPETER PANCTHE SECRET GARDENDUNCLE TOMS CABINF18、How should one invest a sum of money

51、 in these clays of inflation (通货膨胀)? Left in a bank it will hardly keep its value, however high the interest rate. Only a brave man, or a very rich one, dares to buy and sell on the Stock Market. Today it seems that one of the best ways to protect your savings, and even increase your wealth is to bu

52、y beautiful objects from the past. Here I am going to offer some advice on collecting antique clocks, which I personally consider are among the most interesting of antiques.I sometimes wonder what a being from another planet might report back about our way of life. The planet Earth is ruled by a mys

53、terious creature that sits or stands in a room and makes a strange ticking sound. It has a face with twelve black marks and two hands. Men can do nothing without its permission, and it fastens its young round peoples wrists so that everywhere men go they are still under its control. This creature is

54、 the real master of Earth and men are its slaves（奴隶）.Whether or not we are slaves of time today depends on our culture and personality, but it is believed that many years ago kings kept special slaves to tell the time. Certain men were very clever at measuring（量） the time of clay according to the be

55、ating of their own hearts. They were made to stand in a fixed place and every hour or so would shout tire time. So it seems that the first clocks were human beings.However, men quickly found more convenient and reliable（可靠的） ways of telling the time. They learned to use the shadows cast by the sun.

56、They marked the hours on candles, used sand in hour- glasses, and invented water-clocks. Indeed, any serious student of antique should spend as much time as possible visiting palaces, stately homes and museums to see some of the finest examples of clocks from the past.Antique clocks could be very ex

57、pensive, but one of the joys of collecting clocks is that it is still possible to find quite cheap ones for your own home. After all, if you are going to be ruled by time, why not invest in air antique clock and perhaps make a future profit（收益）?1According to the passage, collecting antique clocks_.Acan hardly keep the value of your savingsBwill cost much of your savingsCmay increase your wealthDneeds your bravery2By quoting (引用) the remark of a being from another planet, the author intends to_.Asuggest human beings are controlled by a clockBdescribe why clock