2023学年江苏省苏州市苏州地区学校九年级英语第一学期期末教学质量检测试题含解析

1、2023学年九上英语期末模拟测试卷请考生注意：1请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用05毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。2答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的注意事项，按规定答题。. 单项选择1、 Could you go swimming with me this afternoon, Tom?_, but I have to do the chores first.AId like toBOf course notCNo, I couldnt2、What did the teacher say to you just

2、 now?She asked _.Awhere did I buy the dictionaryBwhere I bought the dictionaryCwhere do I buy the dictionaryDwhere I buy dictionary3、Can you tell me _?Of course. Japan.Awhats his jobBwhere does he come fromCwhere he is fromDwhat language he speaks4、- Must I bring my student card every time I enter t

3、he library? - Im afraid you _. The library is open only to teachers and students in our school.Ahave toBmustntCneedDdont have to5、Dad，could you tell me next Sunday?Nothing special.Awhat you didBwhat are you going to doCwhat did you doDwhat you are going to do6、What do you do when you feel _? -I usua

4、lly watch interesting movies to cheer myself up.AoffBsadlyCdown7、-Could you tell me _?-Yes. They _ to the museum.Awhere the girls are; have goneBwhere were the girls; have beenCwhere are the girls; have goneDwhere the girls were; have been8、-Simon, do you know who invented the kite?-Sure! It _ by Mo

5、zi over 2,000 years ago.Ais invented Binvented Cwas invented Dwill be invented9、The students interest in Chinese paper-cut a lot after a folk artist gave them a talkAhas risenBroseCrisesDwas rising10、My twin brothers promised my parents to give up playing computer games, but of them made it.AnoneBei

6、therCneither. 完形填空11、Luke says, “At first I was shocked that somebody would do such a thing, but then I saw Jenifers 1 in his hand and knew that I had to do something. I jumped up and started chasing him down the street and calling “Thief, stop!” But nobody seemed 2 in stopping him. They were just l

7、ooking at us, like it was a 3 or something. Luckily, I play soccer for the school team, so Ive been training all year round, so I 4 to catch up with him on Third Avenue and knocked him down. Once he was on the 5 I sat on top of him and waited for the police to come. Some people say I shouldnt do tha

8、t kind of thing 6 I never know what the thief can do to me. But I didnt think about that at the time. I was too 7 ”However, Jennifer is not the only one whos grateful for Lukes bravery. The police later searched the thiefs flat and found over a hundred 8 cell phones and, perhaps more important, an a

9、ddress book full of names of different criminal contacts(犯罪联络). Most of the criminals listed in the book have been 9 and the number of phone theft has been fallen in the area.All over the world, phone theft is only one of a number of technology related crimes that police say are on the rise. Busines

10、speople have been told to be 10 with their notebook computers. Notebook computers are 11 easy target(目标) for criminals. And new police branches are being set up to 12 crimes in this field. In the last week alone, the New York Police Department has received over six hundred calls about the 13 crimes.

11、Thanks to Lukes bravery and quick thinking, Jennifer didnt 14 one of those victims, and she knows 15 shes going to thank Luke - by taking him for another meal at the same Indian restaurant. This time, however, shes going to keep her cell phone in her purse.1Apurse Bphone Chead Dface2Apleased Bfright

12、ened Cinterested Dexcited3Asport Bmovie Cstory Djoke4Amanaged Btried Choped Dmeant5Afloor Bgrass Cground Dbed6Abecause Bso Cif Dalthough7Anervous Bsad Cbrave. Dangry8Abroken Bstolen Cbeautiful Dexpensive9Akilled Barrested Csaved Dblamed10Apatient Bcareful Ceasy Dworried11Aother Banother Cthe other D

13、others12Acare for Bdeal with Cthink about Dbelong to13Aabove Bfollowing Cover Dnext14Atrouble Boffer Cbecome Dbelieve15Awhy Bhow Cwhen Dwhether. 语法填空12、Dear editor,Last week I 1 (visit) our zoo, and I was very surprised 2(find) hardly anyone there. Zoos are important places .They are like living tex

14、tbooks for young people. They provide homes for many endangered animals and help to educate the public about 3(care) for them. If we 4(not support) our zoos, they 5(not have) enough money to take care of so many fine animals. I urge all of your readers to visit our wonderful zoo soon.Sincerely,Anima

15、l Friend. 阅读理解A13、Tony never eats fish. This is not because he is allergic(过敏) to fish as food. He simply does not like the taste of it. You may not think this quite surprising, until I tell you that he has been a fisherman of one kind or another for most of his life. At first, fishing was just a ho

16、bby. He used to sit on the river bank with his fishing rod(鱼竿) in his hand, waiting to feel the pull on the line. It meant a fish was trying to get the food from the hook(鱼钩). He wound(收回) the line as soon as possible and took the hook from the fishs mouth, recorded its size in a notebook, then thre

17、w it back into the water.Later, he used to go to sea on his friends fishing boat. Instead of throwing back the fish they caught, his friend took them home, where his wife cooked them or put them in the fridge for future meals.Finally, Tony took a job on a large fishing boat. In their huge nets, they

18、 caught many fish at a time. Every time Tony found some small fish in the nets, he would say to himself: “How poor you are!” Again, Tony threw the small fish back into the sea.1Why does Tony never eat fish? Because _.Ahe has been a fisherman for most of his lifeBhe doesnt like the taste of fishChe d

19、oes not eat fish or meatDhe would have a stomachache after having fish2He used to sit by the river, _.Awaiting for the fish to eat the food from the hookBlistening to soft music and waiting for his friendCwaiting for his friend to talk about their dreamsDsitting around and doing nothing3What did Ton

20、y do after he got fish from the river?AHe brought it back home and cooked it.BHe sent it to his friends home.CHe took a photo of the fish and posted it onlines.DHe threw it back into the river.4Tonys friend took the fish home and _.Ahe could enjoy the harevsest with TonyBhe wrote down the size of th

21、e fish in a notebookChe cooked and shared them with Tony togetherDhis wife cooked them or prepared them for future meals5From the passage, we know that _.ATony never changed his jobBTony didnt get along well with his friendCTony is a kind of fishermanDTony caught few fish at a timeB14、 In his lowest

22、 days when few people bought his records, Taiwan singer Steve Chou lived alone in Canada and did little. One day, he passed by a local CD store and heard a song that greatly attracted him.My heart tells me that music is the thing I truly want to do, not for fame(名誉) or money, Chou said. Thats how we

23、 luckily have such a music genius, who has since then composed(作曲) lots of hits for the pop music charts (排行榜).Sometimes we need to get close to nature to look deeply into our souls and see what we really want to follow, he said.Recently he has made public his latest work Lovers Genesis（恋人创世纪）. In t

24、his album, he explores human relationships in the Internet age. Technology itself is a good thing, but it depends on how youre going to use it, is Chous advice to teenagers.Chou often gets his music ideas from trips. He has traveled to many places around the world and believes that learning a countr

25、ys language is the fastest way of experiencing the culture behind it.Chou has worked hard on learning English to push forward his music career(事业). He has flown to the UK to attend month-long English training schools three times. There he lives with local families and practices daily conversations.S

26、o I could easily read the English instructions on recording machines and communicate with the local music producers, said Chou, The music reviews of the US or British singers that I appreciate could help me learn and grow with them.1Which of the following about Steve Chou is the correct order?a. He

27、made public his work Lovers Genesis.b. He passed by a local CD store and heard a song that greatly attracted him.c. He composed lots of hits for the pop music charts.d. Few people bought his records.AabcdBdbcaCacbdDdacb2Why has Chou flown to the UK to learn English?ABecause he wants to live in the U

28、K.BBecause his record company asks him to.CBecause he wants to sell his album in the UK.DBecause he thinks it will be helpful for his music career.3Which of the following statements is right?ASteve Chou loves music and he sings for fame.BThe human relationships in the Internet age he explores is tha

29、t technology itself is a good thing, but it depends on how youre going to use it.CSteve Chou lives with local families in Canada and practices daily conversations.DSteve grows up with some Americans.4Steve Chou may agree with the following except that _.Ataking trips gives him some ideas of musicBwh

30、at we really want to follow is the most importantCmusic is a thing that can bring him fame and moneyDin the Internet age, technology itself is not a bad thing5What is Steve Chou like according to the passage?AKind and helpful.BProud and confident.CActive and hard-working.DCalm and disappointed.C15、I

31、f you ever go to the US and eat at a restaurant, theres a very important difference you should know about. US people have a custom to give money to waiters and waitresses as a tip for their work.But why is this? Shouldnt waiters get paid enough by their bosses? Well, many waiters and waitresses get

32、paid below the US minimum wage (最低工资) and work for tips to make up for that. According to the American travel website TripAdvisor, some states pay their servers (服务员) only $2.13 (about 14 yuan) per hour.While no one makes you tip, if you are at a sit-down restaurant, it is usually expected that you

33、tip your waiter 15 to 20 percent of what your bill is.Its not just for waiters either. Hotel maids, hairdressers and taxi drivers also usually work for tips. But it is much more expected to tip waiters.The US hasnt always had this tipping culture. In fact, people were mostly against it until the Pro

34、hibition Era (禁酒令时代) in the 1920s. The government said no one could sell alcohol (酒). Then, restaurants had trouble making enough money. So they started to ask people to tip their waiters.This tipping culture has lasted through the years, but most people dont like it. Some think restaurant bosses us

35、e it as an excuse to not pay their workers well. There isnt much action being taken to make a change yet. So for now, be sure to tip your waiter when in the US.1If a server works eight hours a day, he can get from his boss.A$2.13 B$17.04 C￥142Besides waiters and waitresses, also works for tips in th

36、e US.Acustomers Btaxi drivers Crestaurant bosses3When the restaurants couldnt sell alcohol, .Athey were bankrupt (破产的) and closed downBthe bosses still made much moneyCthey started to ask people to tip4We can learn from the passage that .Athe waiters and waitresses arent well paid in the USBthe cust

37、om of giving tips only appears in the USCall Americans are glad to tip their waiters5About Americans tipping culture, foreign visitors think .Athey need to fight for their own rightsBthey should “do as the Romans do”Cthey can leave it aloneD16、Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for alm

38、ost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though theyre losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?Maybe youre starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Get

39、ting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens. Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisi

40、ons, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.Another important cause for mood swings is biology. Whenpubertybegins, the body starts producing hormones（荷尔蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的)changes.Here are some things yo

41、u can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.Recognize youre not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that theyre not alone in their feelings. Talking to pa

42、rents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can l

43、ead to more sadness.Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put

44、your feelings into your artwork.1When puberty begins, many teens feel_.Aunhappy BangryCjoyful Demotional2The underlined word “puberty” in the passage probably means “ ”A成长期 B青春期 C情绪化 D变化期3_may not make some teens be in bad moods.AStudy pressureBGetting good gradesCThe sense of distance from parentsD

45、Missing old friends4Its easier to deal with your mood changes by _.realizing they are common explaining your feelings to people you trustplaying computer games being creativebreaking school rules getting enough sleepA BC D5The passage is mainly for _.Aparents BteenagersCteachers DdoctorsE17、A noblem

46、an (贵族) and a businessman once met in a restaurant. For their lunch they both ordered soup. When it was brought, the nobleman took a spoonful, but the soup was so hot that he burned his mouth and tears came to his eyes, The businessman asked him why he was weeping. The nobleman was ashamed to admit

47、(承认) that he had burned his mouth and answered, “Sir, I once had a brother who committed a great crime, for which he was hanged(绞刑）I was thinking of his death, and that made me weep.” The businessman believed this story and began to eat his soup. He too burned his mouth, so that he had tears in his

48、eyes. The nobleman noticed it and asked the businessman, “Sir, why do you weep?” The businessman, who now saw that the nobleman had cheated him, answered, “_”根据短文内容选择正确答案。1The underlined words “ashamed” in the passage most probably means _.Abeing sadBcryingCnodding2This story teaches us _.Anot to be

49、lieve everything you hearBnot to eat soup that is too hotCto cry when we burn our mouth3The nobleman did not tell the truth because he _.Awas a noblemanBfelt ashamedCwas in a restaurant4Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe nobleman had no brother who was hangedBThe nobleman h

50、ad never eaten soupCThe nobleman knew the soup was too hot5“ _” can be the missing sentence in the passage.ASir, I am weeping because you were not hanged together with your brother.BSir, I am weeping because I burned my mouth.CSir, I am weeping because I had the same brother like you, too.F18、Satell

51、ites are an important part of our ordinary livesFor example, the information for weather forecasts is sent by satelliteSome satellites have cameras which take photographs of the Earth to show how clouds are movingSatellites are also used to connect our international phone callsComputer connections o

52、f the World Wide Web and Internet also use satellites. Many of our TV programs come to US through satellitesAirplane pilots also sometimes use a satellite to help them find their exact locationWe use satellites to send television pictures from one part of the world to anotherThey are usually 35，880

53、kilometers above the equatorSometimes we can see a satellite in the sky and it seems to stay in the same placeThisis because it is moving around the world at 11，000 kilometers an hourexactly the same speed that the earth rotatesA satellite must orbit the Earth with its antennae(天线)facing the earthSo

54、metimes, it moves away from its orbit(轨道)，So there are little rockets on it which are used to put the satellite back in the right positionThis usually happens about every five or six daysSpace is not empty! Every week, more and more satellites are sent into space to orbit the EarthA satellite usuall

55、y works for about 10-12 yearsSatellites which are broken are sometimes repaired by astronauts or sometimes brought back to Earth to be repairedOften，very old or broken satellites are left in space to orbit the Earth for a very long timeThis is very serious because some satellites use nuclear（核） power and they can crash into each other1Which of the following is NOT done by satellites according to the passage?ASending information for weather forecastBTaking photographs of the EarthCSending TV picturesDProviding food for airplane pilots2Whats the speed the earth rotates at