Unit5单元测试 2022-2023学年度山东省滕州市官桥中学上学期九年级英语.docx

1、2022-2023学年度山东省滕州市官桥中学上学期单元测试九年级英语 Unit 5一、完形填空阅读短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。The most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. To the Chinese people, it is as important as1to people in the West. The date of the Chinese New year is the2day of the first lunar (阴历的)

2、 month.In China, theres an3to represent (代表) the year, and it is4the zodiac sign. The Chinese zodiac (生肖) is5named with animals, starting6a Rat and ending with a Pig. For example, if you were born in 1995 or 2007, you are a Pig. On Chinese New Year, which is on Feb. 1st 2022, the Year of the OX (牛)

3、will be7and the Year of the Tiger will begin.By telling your zodiac sign, you may also tell others what you are like. People believe some animals are8than the others, such as the Dragon. Unlike the Western tradition, the Chinese9is a symbol for power, strength and wealth. And people say that if you

4、are born in the year of Tiger, you will be lively and clever. Tigers are natural leaders and you are often an inspiration (鼓舞人心) for other people. So people say if you are born this year, you may have a full and challenge life.Are you a Tiger? If so, enjoy10!1AThanksgivingBChristmasCEasterDHalloween

5、2AfirstBsecondCthirdDfourth3AplantBanimalCdogDcat4AcallBcalledCcallingDcalls5Aa 10-year cycleBa 24-year cycleCa 12-year cycleDa 36-year cycle6AatBonCinDwith7AendBendedCoverDovered8AluckBluckyCluckilyDluckier9ADragonBPandaCTigerDLion10A2020B2021C2022D2023二、阅读单选On March 20, 2021, the Sanxingdui site (

6、三星堆遗址) in Guanghan, Sichuan drew the worlds attention. Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) have found more than 500 cultural relics (文物) in six pits (坑) at the site, which dates back over 3,200 years.The Sanxingdui site, which was first discovered by a farmer in 1929, is believed to be the site of the anc

7、ient Shu Kingdom (蜀国). The kingdom was a center of civilization (文明) along the Yangtze River.In 1986, archaeologists discovered two pits.Theybelieved they were used for large sacrificial ceremonies (祭祀仪式). At that time, over 1,000 relics were found.The discovery of Sanxingdui raised an important que

8、stion about the origins (起源) of Chinese civilization. The ancient Shu civilization that built Sanxingdui is believed to be one of the earliest examples of Chinese civilization. The site, along with the Liangzhu and Shijiahe sites along the Yangtze River, shows that the birthplace of Chinese civiliza

9、tion might not have been only along the Yellow River Basin (流域) in north China.The newly-discovered relics are similar to those found in 1986, and they further support the idea that the pits were used for sacrificial purposes.New kinds of cultural relics have also been dug up. For example, experts f

10、ound a kind of ancient bronze jar (青铜罐) that was used for holding water or wine. They also found a jade (玉) relic commonly found at 5,000-year-old Liangzhu Archaeological site in Zhejiang Province.“These relics show that the Sanxingdui site had a close connection with Central China, but it also mark

11、s an ancient civilization in Sichuan with strong creativity,” said Chen Xiandan, a member of the excavation (发掘) project.11What do the newly-discovered relics suggest?AMore than 1,000 relics were found in Sanxingdui since 1986.BSanxingdui was found earlier than Liangzhu Archaeological site.CSanxingd

12、ui is more important than the sites in north China.DThe civilization in the ancient Shu Kingdom was creative.12Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?AThe Sanxingdui site is in the city of Guanghan, Sichuan Province.BSanxingdui, Liangzhu and Shijiahe sites are along the Yangtze

13、River.CA Chinese archaeologist discovered the first Sanxingdui relics.DThe Sanxingdui site was built by the ancient Shu civilization.13What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to?APits.BArchaeologists.CCeremoniesDRelics.14Where is the birthplace of Chinese civilization according to

14、this passage?AAlong the Yellow River Basin (流域) in north China.BAlong the Yangtze River.CAround Shu Kingdom along the Yangtze River.DAlong the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.15What does Chen Xiandan intend to express in the last paragraph?ASanxingdui site had a close connection with modern civil

15、ization.BPeople in Sichuan are very creative and good at finding cultural relics.CAncient civilization in Sichuan is full of creativity and it is part of Chinese civilization.DThere will be more new kinds of cultural relics to be dug up.The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24

16、 solar terms. Start of Summer（立夏）, the 7th term of the year, falls on May 5th this year. Here is something you need to learn about the Start of Summer.Greeting Start of SummerStart of Summer is an important time for the harvest（丰收）of summer plants. Ancient Chinese emperors in different dynasties too

17、k the Start of Summer seriously. In the Zhou Dynasty, the emperor led his officials to hold a welcome ceremony for the Start of Summer and encouraged his people to make full use of this key time to do farm work. Its said that most of the things were prepared in the color red, including the dresses,

18、the horses and the flags, in order to pray for（祈求）a good harvest for the coming year.Checking ones weightIt was believed the custom of weighing people at the Start of Summer would bring health and good luck to the people weighed. After lunch on the day of Start of Summer, the young and old took turn

19、s to get weighed while the person checking the weight would offer good wishes. It is said those who were weighed would stay healthy in the hot summer and those who werent would be ill.Eating eggsIn ancient China, people believed a round egg was the symbol of a happy life and eating eggs on the day o

20、f Start of Summer was the hope for good health. They put tea into boiled water together with eggs and the original “tea egg” was created. Today tea egg has become a traditional snack in China.Egg CompetitionsAs an old Chinese saying goes “hanging an egg on childrens chest (胸膛) can prevent them from

21、getting summer illnesses”, parents will prepare boiled eggs and put them in a bag before hanging them on their childs chest. At school, children get together to play egg competitions by hitting each others eggs in pairs and the one whose egg is not broken wins.Take care of the heartAccording to Chin

22、ese traditional medicine, Start of Summer is a key time to protect the heart. Youd better eat more vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, watermelons, pears and strawberries to fight against the hot and wet weather during this special period.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。16Which solar term is the Start of Summer

23、of the year?AThe fifth.BThe seventh.CThe twenty-first.DThe twenty-fourth.17Which of the following activities will people NOT do during Start of Summer?AEat vegetables and fruits.BGet weighed.CHave egg competitions.DRide horses.18Why did people prepare the things in red in the Zhou Dynasty?ATo pray f

24、or a good harvest for the coming year.BTo get a happy life and keep healthy.CTo prevent themselves from getting some illnesses.DTo encourage other people to do farm work.19What can we infer from the article?AA good year depends on good preparations for 24 solar terms.BHanging something red on the da

25、y of Start of Summer is good for the body.CStart of Summer is one of the most important solar terms both in the past and at present.DPeople should take Chinese medicine to fight against the hot and wet weather.20Where can we read the article?AIn a guide book.BIn a science book.CIn a fashion magazine

26、.DIn a movie poster.三、阅读判断阅读下面的材料，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容。符合的写（T）不符合的写（F）。Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family.Paper cutting is a traditional Chinese art. Many people in China st

27、ick (粘贴) paper cuttings on their walls or their windows. The papercutter uses very simple tools, such as knives and scissors, to cut parts of the paper away. After these parts are cut away, a lovely picture of people or animals appears. Some paper cuttings are of Chinese characters. Others are of an

28、imals or plants. People think paper cuttings will bring them good luck. Although paper cutting seems easy to learn, it is actually quite difficult. It requires years of practice to become good at this art.21People in China dont stick paper cuttings on their walls or windows.22The papercutter uses kn

29、ives and scissors to cut parts of the paper away.23Chinese characters, animals or plants can be the shapes of paper cuttings.24People think paper cuttings will bring them bad luck.25It is difficult to learn paper cutting.四、阅读还原7选5请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整，一空一句。China is a

30、 country with many colorful days and festivals.26This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for (代表) the start of the spring and farming.27We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. So people celebrate the Dragon Hea

31、d-Raising Day with many customs about dragons. On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen.28People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收成) in autumn.29The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people ate “dragon whisker” nood

32、les and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.Today, many customs have disappeared. But one that has remained unchanged is the cutting of hair. It is said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the uncles of a family-mothers brothers.30AAlso, people ate special foods on that day

33、.BDo you often have your hair cut on the day?CThe dragon is important in Chinese culture.DThe foods are usually famous for dragons.EThis was to “lead the dragon into the house”.FThe Dragon Head-Raising Day is one of them.GSo many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head-Raising Day.五、语法填空阅读下面短文

34、，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。In China, the history of people planting and using bamboo can date31to as far as 7000 years. As early as the Shang Dynasty, bamboo was being used in ancient peoples daily lives. It was used for food, clothing, housing, transportation,32(music) instruments and even weapon

35、s.The application of bamboo in science and technology is amazing. In 251 BC, Li Bing, in Sichuan,33(lead) the local people in building the Dujiang Weirs (都江堰), the first irrigation network in the world, in which bamboo played34important role. The worlds oldest water pipe was also35(make) of bamboo.

36、During the Han Dynasty, the people in Sichuan36(success) dug a 100-metre-deep well (井) with thick bamboo ropes. This technology did not spread to the West37the 19th century. For example, in 1859, the Americans drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania by using this technology.In Chinese culture, ba

37、mboo is well-known38one of the “four gentlemen” in plants. To many distinguished men, bamboo is a symbol of goodness and39(honest). It is always closely related to people of positive spirits. Bamboo culture contributes to encouraging people to hold on when40(face) tough situations.六、材料作文41最近，某英文报刊正在举办征文活动，主题是“弘扬中华传统文化，畅谈中国传统佳节”。请你以“My Favorite Chinese Festival”为题，写一篇英语作文，为本次活动投稿。（1）内容提示简单介绍你最喜欢的传统节日名称及时间等讲述该节日有哪些主要庆祝方式食物及活动等说说你对这个节日的感受及喜爱它的原因。（2）写作要求内容包含以上要点语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯书写工整、规范，文中不得出现真实姓名、校名和地名。My Favorite Chinese Festival_5