柘皋中心学校2009/2010学年度第一学期九年级期末测试
英 语 试 卷
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第一部分 听力理解（共五大题，满分30分）
Ⅰ．关键词语选择（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
你将听到五个句子。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出你所听到的单词或短语。每个句子读两遍。
( )1. A. market B. master C. message
( )2. A. lively B. lovely C. luckily
( )3. A. purse B. peace C. prize
( )4. A. before B. beyond C. beside
( )5. A. went off B. got off C. fell off
Ⅱ．短对话理解（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
你将听到十段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
( )6. Where might the woman visit? ( )7. Where was Ann yesterday afternoon?
A. B. C. A. B. C.
( )8. Which organization are they talking about?
A. B. C.
( )9. What present will they get for Jack? ( )10. What animal is it?
A. B. C. A. B. C.
( )11. What’s the time now?
A. 8:10. B. 8:00. C. 7:50.
( )12. How much money will the girl borrow from Mary?
A. $ 5. B. $ 3. C. $12.
( )13. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. Tony hasn’t played basketball for two years.
B. Tony enjoys playing baseball now.
C. Tony used to play basketball twelve years ago.
( )14. What is Mr Thomson?
A. He may be a steward. B. He may be a doctor. C. He may be an artist.
( )15. What can we learn about the woman?
A. She doesn’t want to lend her bike to the man.
B. She doesn’t have a bike.
C. She hasn’t got a bag.
Ⅲ．长对话理解（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答16至17两个小题。
( )16. When does the conversation take place?
A. At breakfast time. B. At lunch time. C. At supper time.
( )17. What are they going to do?
A. To do housework. B. To cook at home. C. To have a meal at a restaurant.
听下面一段对话，回答18至20三个小题。
( )18. How often does the girl have English lessons at the night school?
A. Every day. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
( )19. What does she think of the study of English?
A. Easy. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.
( )20. What does she enjoy doing most?
A. Listening. B. Writing. C. Talking with foreigners.
Ⅳ．短文理解（共5小题；每小题1分, 满分5分）
你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个问题。请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、
C三个选项中选出最佳选项。短文读两遍。
( )21. How is Dave Smith?
A. Very well. B. Badly ill. C. Very old.
( )22. Who is Mr Brown?
A. Mr Smith’s father. B. Mr Smith’s wife’s father. C. Mr and Mrs Smith’s eldest son.
( )23. How many people are there in Mr Smith’s family?
A. 5. B. 6. C. 7.
( )24. Why doesn’t Mr Smith’s eldest son live with his parents?
A. Because his school is too far away from the town.
B. Because he is a teacher in a village.
C. Because he doesn’t like his parents.
( )25. Who doesn’t go to school in Mr Smith’s family?
A. All of his children. B. His youngest daughter. C. His youngest daughter and his.
Ⅴ. 信息转换（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容,写出下面表格中所缺的单词，每空仅填一
词。短文读两遍。
第二部分 英语知识运用（共三大题，满分55分）
Ⅵ．单项选择（共20小题，每小题1分；满分20分）
从A、B、C、D 4个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( )31. Jack bought useful book. book is also very interesting.
( )32.—Why do you look so ______?
—Because both of our men and women ping-pong players have won the world championships.
A. excited B. worried C. bored D. interested
( )33. —There is somebody at the door, who it be? Is it the postman?
—No, it be him, it’s just six o’clock. It’s too early.
( )34. If he___ the money, he___ a lot of clothes.
A. has; will buy B. had; bought C. had; would buy D. had; will buy
( )35. — How much did the new watch your sister?
—She 350 yuan for it.
A. cost; paid B. spend; cost C. pay; cost D. take; paid
( )36. Could you show us a digital camera?
A. how to use B. what to buy C. where to go D. how can I use
( )37. The soldiers water and food to all the villagers.
A. handed up B. handed in C. put up D. gave up
( )38. We are told everywhere. It’s our duty to keep our school clean and tidy.
A. not to make much noise B. to throw waster paper
C. to draw D. not to spit
( )39. —What should we do first if we want to develop our country?
—A lots of roads , I think.
A. have built B. must be built C. must build D. have to build
( )40. —What do you think of my new digital camera?
—I’m sorry, but what did you say? I _____ about something else.
A. think B. thought C. am thinking D. was thinking
( )41. —My God! I’m nearly lost in this city.
—Yeah. The city ______ a lot.
A. changed B. has changed C. is changing D. will change
( )42. The train when we to the station.
A. was left; was getting B. left; had got C. had left; got D. left; got
( )43.I hope to go to . I love the place the people are really friendly and warm.
( )44. —Could you please tell me how to get to the furniture store?
—Sure, the escalator to the second floor, right and you will see it.
( )45. —The old man for three months, didn’t you know?
—Yes, I did. He on January 7 th.
( )46.Many girls in our class are of insects, but I’m in them.
( )47. —When would you like on vacation, Sam?
—I’d like the jungle, because I like exciting vacations.
( )48. the students in this primary school is about four thousand, and of them are boys.
A. A number of; three fifth B. A number of; three fifths
C. The number of; three fifth D The number of; three fifths
( )49.—Could you buy me a MP3 like this, Uncle?
—Sure. I will buy you one than this, but this.
( )50. You can usually find these signs along the road except ________.
A. B. C. D.
Ⅶ. 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分；满分30分）
通读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
A
Yesterday I read a report on a charity show in a local newspaper. The aim of the show was to 51 money for the poor children. In the poor areas, some children were out of school because their parents couldn’t 52 their education.
Many pop stars 53 the charity show, such as Andy Liu, Jay, Faye Wang and Kitty Chen. The stars didn’t ask for any pay. They did it for long! There were a lot of performances 54 singing and dancing. The audience(观众) were so 55 that they clapped their hands from time to time. Of course, the show was 56 .
All the people followed the stars’ example. They showed their generosity in 57 their money to the show. Both the ticket money and the donated money were soon sent to the poor areas and some of the poor children could get back to school.
Now many charity shows 58 on our country, not only to support the education in poor areas, but also to help people in trouble. As the Chinese saying goes, “All the others will come to one’s rescue(援助) 59 one is in trouble.” I 60 the whole world will become better and better.
B
Each year, thousands of Chinese middle school students go to study in foreign countries such as the , the , and .
“Chinese children hope very much to go 61 to get a wider view（视野）of the world,” said Chen Yi, a Chinese writer who has lived in America for 16 years. In a talk Chen told more than 300 parents and their children that life in foreign countries can be 62 for young people. “ They have to meet a culture shock and language problems.”
However, these are not the most difficult things. To most children, looking after themselves when studying alone in a foreign country is a big 63 .
Zhang Jia, a 16-year-old student began to study in a high school in last October. To his surprise, his teachers there 64 pushed students to study. And 65 there wasn’t homework. “ With these education systems（体制）, we have more 66 time and more space for thinking,” said Zhang. “ But if you don’t know how to 67 your time and money, you will not have an easy time.” Some of his friends spent their whole year’s money in the first two months of the term, and they didn’t pass their exams.
“Studying abroad at a young age can help students learn foreign language 68 and broaden（拓宽）their minds, but students and parents should know about the challenges,” Chen said. “ 69 you want to study abroad, try to talk to someone with foreign countries. Make sure that you are ready for it.”
( )61. A. foreign B. abroad C. home D. school
( )62. A. sad B. happy C. easy D. hard
( )63. A. difficulty B. challenge C. difference D. change
( )64. A. ever B. hardly C. almost D. always
( )65. A. usually B. yet C. just D. never
( )66. A. busy B. safe C. boring D. free
( )67. A. have B. plan C. use D. take
( )68. A. happily B. quickly C. carefully D. exactly
( )69. A. Though B. Whether C. Unless D. If
( )70. A. confidence B. knowledge C. information D. experience
Ⅷ. 补全对话（共5小题，每小题1分；满分5分）
根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Mum: Bill, you said you would not stay out late after school, didn’t you?
Bill: Yes, Ｍum, I did.
Mum: But it’s almost 9 o’clock now. 71
Bill: Sorry. I’ve been to the hospital.
Mum: What? 72
Bill: No. I sent Michael to the hospital.
Mum: Oh, really? 73
Bill: He had a terrible headache on the way home.
Mum: Is he better now?
Bill: 74
Mum: Good for you, my dear! I’m very glad you can help others.
Bill: 75
第三部分 阅读理解（共一大题，满分40分）
Ⅸ. 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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Have you ever heard of Webster Toys? Webster has made good, safe and interesting toys for more than a hundred years. We sell them and children play with them in different countries from to , from to . Now we are looking for someone to sell our toys in the . He must be between the age of thirty and forty. He must have some years of experience of selling toys in the world markets. He can speak English and at least one other language of the .
The person we are looking for will live in and work there in our office, but he will travel for about six months in a year in other countries and above all, he must know how to sell in our old markets and where to find new ones! He must know how to make more than before, for himself, and for Webster.
Webster wants someone who can stand on his own feet. If you think you are the right person we are looking for, please write to Mr. Roger Bradshaw at our headquarters.
Webster Toys Inc.
Church Mill,
Herr. WD36HE
( )76. Webster is the name of a __________.
A. child B. company C. toy D. manager
( )77.After reading the passage, we know it is most probably _________.
A. an advertisement B. a piece of news C. a notice D. a story
( )78.The most important for a person to get the job is that ________.
A. He can speak very good English
B. He can travel for about six months in a year
C. He can open new markets for Webster
D. He has experience of selling toys in the world markets
( )79.The underlined sentence “who can stand on his own feet” means ________.
A. who has nothing wrong with his feet B. who stands all the time when he is working
C. who can do his business all by himself D. who can work on foot very well
( )80.The passage mainly tells us that __________.
A. Webster wants a person who can make more toys for them
B. Webster wants a person who can work in
C. Webster wants a person who can sell toys for them
D. Webster wants a person who knows children very well
B
Lucy, Robert and Jenny are studying in . Here are their letters to a magazine.
( )81.What happened to Lucy when the car went round a corner?
A. She was hit in a car accident.
B. She fell off the car and got badly hurt.
C. She fell onto the road but didn’t get any hurt.
D. She nearly fell down from the car.
( )82. The underlined word “raise” in Robert’s letter means in English.
A. collect B. lift C. increase D. produce
( )83. What special present does Robert want to give his father?
A. He wants to buy his father a magazine.
B. He wants to write a letter to him.
C. He hopes his father can read his letter in the magazine.
D. He wants to help the students in the country schools.
( )84. From Jenny’s letter, we know that .
A. neither Jenny nor her brother has been ready for the test
B. all the boys said they did nothing for the test
C. Jenny thinks she works harder than her brother
D. Jenny’s brother didn’t tell the truth to his friends
( )85. According to the letters, which of the following is not true?
A. Robert and his brother were proud because their father won the run.
B. Lucy failed to shut the door when they went round a corner.
C. Lucy wants to tell the readers the importance of wearing a seat belt.
D. Robert’s father kept on running though he hurt his leg on the half way.
C
Liu Qian, the only one that was invited to and to perform magic is from , . He shows all over the world. He is so creative that everyone likes him. And he is the most famous magician in .
But very few people know, he teaches the magic himself. When he was in school, he liked playing computer games. In university, he majored in Japanese. Then he fell in love singing after graduation.
Liu Qian finally becomes a professional magician. How? When he was seven years old he showed great interest in magic shows. In 1988 he was awarded “National Champions Magic of Children” by world-famous magician David Copperfield. As a student he continued to study magic knowledge and skills hard, as a result, he succeeded.
( )86. Where is Liu Qian from?
A. Beijing. B. Shanghai. C. Taiwan. D. .
( )87. What’s he?
A. A famous magician. B. A reporter. C. A film star. D. A student.
( )88. Can he speak Japanese?
A. No, he can’t B. Yes, he can. C. I don’t know. D. He only speaks Chinese.
( )89. After graduation, what did he like?
A. Sports. B. Singing. C. Japanese. D. Playing with friends.
( )90. Which is right according to this passage?
A. A bad beginning makes a bad ending. B. A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit.
C. All good things come to an end. D. Interest is the best teacher.
D
“What would you do if you were the mayor(市长) of your city?” We asked some students from different cities in . Here’s what they said:
Deng Chuan, 15, from
With the development of modern industry, more and more waster water is being poured into the , It has caused serious pollution. The river is becoming so dirty that few living things can live in it. So, if I were the mayor, I would order all the factories that pour the waste water into the river to close down. As we all know, water is very important to our lives. So it is very important to protect water.
Zhang Yan, 14, from
Our city is more and more beautiful. But sometimes it’s not convenient for the blind. There are not enough pavements(人行道) in our city. Some of the old ones are broken. They may not be safe to walk on! If I were the mayor of our city, I would build more pavements for the blind.
Wang Lili, 16, from Chaohu
There are more and more old people in our city. And there are not enough places for them to relax and enjoy themselves. So, it I were the mayor, I would build an activity center in each residential(住宅) area for the old. So old people can play cards or chess. This will make old people not feel lonely and spend remaining years comfortably.
( )91. What does Deng Chuan care for?
A. Water pollution. B. Air pollution.
C. Pavements for the blind. D. Activity centers for the old.
( )92. Who’s the youngest of the three students?
A. Deng Chuan. B. Zhang Yan. C. Wang Lili. D. We don’t know.
( )93. What can old people do in activity center?
A. Play football. B. See movies. C. Play chess. D. Go shopping.
( )94. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. It’s very important for Heifei to protect water.
B. There aren’t enough places for the old to relax and enjoy themselves in Chaohu.
C. There are enough pavements for the blind in .
D. Some of the old pavements in are broken.
( )95. We can probably see this passage in .
A. a notice B. a novel C. an advertisement D. a newspaper
第四部分 写（本题共两大题，满分25分）
Ⅹ. 单词拼写（共5小题，每小题1分；满分5分）
96. We should pay more attention to our p (发音) when we speak English.
97. Don’t stay up too late, or you’ll feel s (瞌睡) in the daytime.
98. She loves music that has great l (歌词).
99. The super star a (露面) at the fashion show last week.
100. In w (西方) countries people play jokes on each other on April Fools’ Day.
Ⅺ. 书面表达（本题共一大题，满分20分）
课余时光是我们忙碌学习生活的凋节剂。你是如何支配自己闲暇时间的呢？看电视、体育运动、听音乐、阅读书报、郊游、帮父母做家务，还是……
请你以“My Free Time”为题。描述一下自己的课余生活及感想。
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My Free Time
I have lots of things to do in my free time.
柘皋中心学校2009/2010学年度第一学期九年级期末测试
英 语 试 卷（答题卷）
（总分150分）
第一部分 听力理解 (共五大题，满分30分)
Ⅰ—Ⅴ. 听力理解（共30小题，每小题1分，满分30分）
第二部分 英语知识运用（共三大题，满分55分）
Ⅵ—Ⅷ．英语知识运用（共45小题，31—50每小题1分；51—70每小题1.5分，71—75每小题1分，满分55分）
第三部分 阅读理解（共一大题，满分40分）
Ⅸ．阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分；满分40分）
第四部分 （共二大题，满分25分）
Ⅹ. 单词拼写（共5小题，每小题1分；满分5分）
Ⅺ书面表达（本题共一大题，满分20分）
My Free Time
I have lots of things to do in my free time.