河南省郑州市二七区国际城中学2022-2023学年九年级英语上学期期中考试卷.pdf

1、第 1 页 共 9 页郑州市二七区国际城中学九年级英语期中试卷（满分 120 分，时间 100 分钟）一、听力理解一、听力理解(20 小题小题，每小题每小题 1 分分，共共 20 分分)第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。1.Who will receive the schoolbag as a gift?A.Tom.B.Lily.C.Mary.2.What does Taylor think of the new computers price?A.Low.B.High.C.Reasonable.3.What d

2、oes Steve usually do on weekends?A.Go shopping.B.Go hiking.C.Go fishing.4.When does the zoo close?A.B.C.5.Where are the two speakers?A.In a school.B.In a park.C.In a supermarket.第二节 听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 至第 7 两个小题。6.How much does Mikes computer cou

3、rse cost?A.$160.B.$320.C.$480.7.When will Linda try the computer course?A.Next Thursday.B.Next Friday.C.Next Saturday.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 9 两个小题。8.What is the man doing?A.Buying tickets.B.Celebrating the film festival.C.Asking for directions.9.Which seat does the man choose?A.In the center of the first

4、 row.B.On the side of the second row.C.In the center of the second row.听下面一段独白，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10.Why was Betty unhappy when she arrived in Germany?A.Because she missed her friends.B.Because she couldnt speak German.C.Because she worried about the eating habit.第 2 页 共 9 页11.What did Betty like to

5、do with her local friends?A.Play chess.B.Play volleyball.C.Travel around the city.12.How often does Bettys club hold activities?A.Once a week.B.Twice a week.C.Once a month.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 15 三个小题。13.Where will the girl go tomorrow?A.To the hospital.B.To the art museum.C.To the old peoples home.14.

6、How long has the girl been in the activity?A.For a week.B.For a month.C.For a year.15.What does the girl do to help the old?A.Cook for them.B.Talk with them.C.Read newspapers for them.第三节 听下面一篇短文。按照你所听内容的先后顺序将下列图片排序。短文读两遍。16._17._18._19._20._二、阅读理解（共二、阅读理解（共 20 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2 分，共分，共 40 分）分）AWith mos

7、t people staying at home because of COVID-19,livestreaming（直播）hastaken off.It is not only fun and interesting,but has also provided a new stage（舞台）fortraditional culture artists.On video sites and apps such as Douyin and Bilibili,many traditional artists are tryinglivestreaming for the first time.So

8、me of them sing Peking Opera,some show their hand-madeproducts,while others perform classical Chinese music.Li Jun is a laosheng(old male role)Peking Opera performer with the Shanghai JingjuTheater Company.During the outbreak,the 59-year-old started livestreaming for the first time.Unlike performing

9、 on a formal stage,Li uses everyday places as his stage,including hisbackyard,study room,and even the kitchen.Besides singing,Li also teaches viewers aboutPeking Opera in a humorous way.People can ask him questions and get answers directly.Livestrearmung has broughtthis elegant（高雅的）art down to earth

10、,one viewer said.It allows young people to get closerto this traditional art and learn more about it.Up to now Li has more than 6,000 fans onDouyin,while one of his videos has received 42,000 views on Bilibili.Other kinds of artists also see livestreaming as a new opportunity.On March 26,thethird Ch

11、ina Huafu Day,Bilibili livestreamed a fashion show.Performers presented beautifulclothes in traditional Chinese styles,including those from the Wei(220-265),Tang(618-907)and Ming(1368-1644)dynasties.During the show,viewers not only enjoyed seeing the clothes第 3 页 共 9 页but also watching how performer

12、s use ancient styles of make-up.For example,one bloggertaught people how to draw the guiye eyebrow(桂叶眉叶)which was a typical make-up styleduring the Tang Dynasty.As Guangming Daily noted,livestreaming has created a new way in which traditionalculture can be kept alive.21.In his livestreaming,Li Jun _

13、.A.performs Peking Opera in a humorous wayB.shows his viewers how to cook delicious foodC.teaches foreigners the secret of Peking OperaD communicates with his viewers directly about Peking Opera22.How does the writer show Li Juns success in livestreaming?A.By using numbersB.By comparing his present

14、with his past.C.By listing reasons.D.By mentioning the money he made.23.It can be inferred(推断)from the passage that _.A.the ancient styles of make-up interest a lot of peopleB.the China Huafu Day leads the latest fashion in clothingC.the China Huafu Day shows many hand-made productsD.the make-up sty

15、le of the Tang Dynasty is becoming popular again24.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?(P=Paragraph)25.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The guiye eyebrow was a typical make-up style during the Ming Dynasty.B.Li Jun also teaches viewers about singing in

16、a humorous way.C.It is reported that livestreaming has created a new way by Guangming Daily.D.All of Li Juns videos have received 42,000 views on Bilibili.BOnce a teacher asked his two students to come and meet him at the start of a road whichwas near a forest.The two students got there.The teacher

17、showed them the road and said,“You both haveto start here and reach the end point of the road.Completing this road will also influence theresult of the test which will happen next week.After this race,I hope you are all ready for thetest next week.”He wished them luck and started the race.The two st

18、udents started together.Just after awhile,they saw that the road was divided into two paths.The first student decided to follow thepath which seemed clear and was easier to go through.The second student decided to go第 4 页 共 9 页through the path which was blocked by a lot of fallen trees.The first stu

19、dent finished first and felt clever about himself.He passed that road easily,because there were no obstacles(障碍)on the path.The second student took a while to reachthe end point as he had to pass through the obstacles on that path.The second student washappy that he was able to complete that race th

20、ough he took the difficult path.When the secondstudent reached the end point,the first student said proudly,“I am glad I chose the easier pathof the two.”For the next test,the students were called near a ravine(沟壑).The teacher looked at themand said,“You have to jump to the other side of this ravine

21、.”The first student never did thatbefore.He got scared and stepped back.The second student remembered his road of the last testand how he jumped wide gaps(间隙)there.He jumped into the air and he made it!After the test,the teacher said to the first student,“When you chose the easier path lastweek,it h

22、elped you to complete that test easily,but you were not able to prepare for hardertests.”根据材料内容选择最佳答案。26.What did the teacher ask his two students to do after they arrived at the start of a road?A.To guess the result of the test.B.To start the race and decide who was cleverer.C.To find where the roa

23、d was divided into two paths.D.To walk through the forest and prepare for the next test.27.How was the second students path?A.It was very clear.B.It was much easier than the other one.C.It was the more difficult path of the two.D.It was the same as the first students path.28.Why did the first studen

24、t step back from the ravine?A.Because he forgot his road of the last test.B.Because he didnt have the courage to jump.C.Because he might be ill and couldnt jump at all.D.Because he never saw the ravine like that before.29.What does the text mainly tell us?A.We should learn from others in life.B.Agoo

25、d teacher is very important to us.C.We should often go through the forest alone.D.Life is full of challenges and we shouldnt get scared.30.Whats the best title for the text?A.An unusual testB.An experienced teacherC.The difficult pathD.Two clever students第 5 页 共 9 页CWilliam Stout teaches English as

26、a foreign language.He says some speaking activities donot give an exact picture of your true language skills.But narrative(叙述)storytelling does.Narrative storytelling is the retelling of a story.It can be a short piece of fiction,or it can be theretelling of a news event.Or you can talk about someth

27、ing that happened in your own life.Stout explains that narrative storytelling frees your mind from forming complex(复杂的)ideas,which lets you speak more easily in English.On the other hand,he notes,an activityrequiring your opinion can slow you down.That is because it forces you to think about youride

28、as as you say them.For the narrative storytelling activity,Stout says its important to try to provide as manydetails as possible and aim for a recording of three minutes or fewer.“Dont just say,I studied at the library.Say,I walked into the library and I thought aboutwhere I should sit.And most of t

29、he seats were taken,so I looked around and I finally found aspot(地点).It was near the window.But it was chilly(寒冷的)，so I had to keep my coaton.Something like that,”says Stout.The goal of giving such details is not to fill the time,but to speak at a faster speed becauseyou do not have to stop to think

30、 of each idea separately.Before the activity,Stout suggests speaking out loud to yourself a few times to make sureyou have your main points in mind.“After the first recording,”Stout says,“record yourself telling the same story at least onetime and take note of your progress.But avoid memorizing your

31、 speech.”根据材料内容选择最佳答案。31.What cant be talked about in narrative storytelling according to the text?A.Ashort piece of fiction.B.A news event.C.Something that happened yesterdayD.Few steps to solve a math problem.32.Why do we need to provide details as many as possible?A.Because we need to stop.B.Beca

32、use it can fill the time.C.Because it can help us speak faster.D.Because we should think of each idea separately.33.Whats the purpose of Paragraph 4?A.To tell us what narrative storytelling is.B.To show how to speak at a faster speed.C.To show how Stout speaks English in daily life.D.To give an exam

33、ple of how to do narrative storytelling34.What should you do to prepare for the narrative storytelling activity?A.Memorize your speech.B.Take note of your progress.C.Speak out loud to yourself a few times.D.Record yourself telling the same story at least once more.35.What is the text mainly about?第

34、6 页 共 9 页A.Narrative storytellingB.Speaking skills.C.Speaking speed.D.Foreign language teaching.DCities are often noisy and dirty.Many people prefer the peaceful countryside,with openfields and high trees._36_ In cities,there are jobs,exciting things to do and plenty ofnew people to meet.Some archit

35、ects(建筑师)are now trying to bring the countryside into thecity by creating“green skyscrapers(摩天大楼)”.The Bosco Verticale in Milan,Italy,is a skyscraper which is built to create“forest in thesky”_37_ One is over 110 meters high and the other is around 80 meters high.Inside,thereare mainly apartments,bu

36、t therere also some offices.The special thing about this skyscraper isthat there are hundreds of small trees and plants,growing all over it._38_ There are many problems with planting trees so high-not all kinds of trees canlive in the strong winds at this height.Also,someone has to look after the pl

37、ants,water themand cut them from time to time._39_But“green skyscrapers”also bring lots of benefits.The trees and plants clean the air,keepthe apartments cool in hot weather and reduce the noise that people hear inside the building._40_ Some architects believe that over the next 20 years green build

38、ings could change thelooks of our cities.根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。A.This could be a lot of work.B.It was completed in 2014 and is made of two towers.C.However,there are many good reasons to live in cities.D.At the Bosco Verticale,a special team takes care of the plants.E.More impo

39、rtantly,they look much nicer than rocks and glass.36._ 37._38._ 39._40._三、完形填空（共三、完形填空（共 15 小题，每小题小题，每小题 1 分，共分，共 15 分）分）“What do you want to do after graduation?What are your plans for the future?Anygoals?”These are the 41_ that used to trouble me in my sleep.When I started my study journey in the

40、University of London,my first 42_ was,“its time to reward(犒劳)myself.“The journey is worth it!Studying at the University of Londonhas given me access to the minds of the world-class researchers and the 43 _researches.The learning experience is 44_ I love the most.The fact that thousands of students l

41、ikeme from all over the world have been given a chance to study at their own speed is45_wonderful.During this journey I have always 46_ myself!I have always trusted my abilities,and I tried hard to 47_ my dream.No problem was too big or too small for me to第 7 页 共 9 页48_,because what lay inside me wa

42、s greater than what was ahead of me.For me，life isunpredictable(无法预知的)and that is the 49_ of it.Because of the COVID-19,this years graduation ceremony might not take place in the50_ way.This doesnt mean I should let the fantastic moment 51_.After all the hardwork,I feel it is great and necessary to

43、52_ with my loved ones.My studies would nothave been 53_ if it was not for the support from my families.I really want to thank myDad for not only encouraging me,54_ also supporting me unconditionally.My wholefamily has been such a support;their trust,love and belief in me have 55_ me who I amtoday!4

44、1.A.repliesB.difficultiesC.questionsD.secrets42.A.suggestionB.preparationC.resolutionD.idea43.A.newestB.oldestC.easiestD.funniest44.A.howB.whatC.whichD.why45.A.probablyB.usuallyC.trulyD.gradually46.A.lostB.helpedC.enjoyedD.encouraged47.A.changeB.realizeC.findD.read48.A.deal withB.reach forC.stick to

45、D.expect from49.A.peaceB.treasureC.artD.beauty50.A.oppositeB.traditionalC.unusualD.different51.A.pass awayB.throw awayC.run awayD.give away52.A.liveB.workC.celebrateD.study53.A.responsibleB.believableC.valuableD.possible54.A.orB.butC.soD.and55.A.acceptedB.droveC.madeD.kept四四、语篇填空语篇填空(共共 1515 小题小题，每小

46、题每小题 1 1 分分，共共 1515 分分)第一节 阅读短文，从方框中选择恰当的词并用其适当形式填空，使短文完整、通顺每词限用一次but，arrive，answer，discuss，wait，advice，breathe，easy，start，avoidAs students，you may have to take tests from time to timeHow should you deal withimportant tests and do better in them？Here is some 56.When the test day comes，give yourself

47、enough time to do everything：have breakfast butdont drink too much；go to the toilet；57.on time，but not too early or you will findyourself getting more and more nervous while you 58.to startDuring the exam，calm yourself down（使平静）by 59.deeply Read the examquestions carefully because theyll tell you ho

48、w the questions should be 60.Dont getnervous when everyone around you seems to 61.writing straight awayIf possible，start with the ones you can do 62.to give you confidence（自信）.63._spending too much time on any one questionYou need to plan your time well so that you have第 8 页 共 9 页enough time to answ

49、er every questionFinally，after the exam，dont join in those 64.about how everyone else did，oryou will lose your selfconfidence for the next exam Above all，remember that exams are notcreated to find out your mistakes，65.to find out what you know，what youunderstand and what you can do第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，

50、使短文通顺，意思完整每空填一词。Today many Chinese people want to improve their English in different ways.Recently，twentyfour young singers from all over China entered a competition by singing popularEnglish songs Nearly all the singers sang very clearly and looked comfortably on thestage Although some of them took