四川省德阳市第二中学校2022-2023学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语试题.docx

1、2022年秋期九年级第一学月月考测试题笔试部分说明：1. 本试卷分为I卷和II卷。第I卷为选择题，第II卷为非选择题。全卷共7页。考生作答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效，考试结束后，将试卷及答题交回。2. 本试卷满分120分。答题时间为100分钟。第 I 卷（共100分）第一部分读（共三节，满分70分）第一节完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AMany people learn English from Hollywood films. However, some watc

2、h thousands of movies, but cant speak any word! The thing is that you have to watch with the purpose（目的）of learning English.If you want to learn English, youd better follow the following steps, or you may waste your time and get _1_.Step 1: Watch a soundtrack（原声带）movie with subtitles（字幕） for the _2_

3、 time. Your eyes and ears should work at the same time. And try to memorize the main idea of the movie.Step 2: Watch it again, still with subtitles. But now try your _3_ to see them less often, and listen as much as possible. Look at the subtitles quickly only when you really dont understand.Step 3:

4、 Watch it without subtitles. It sounds _4_, but believe me, after enough practice during the first two steps, youll find it easier to watch movies in English.But dont reach the last step too early because it can probably make you feel _5_ . However, if you reach it when youre ready, you may find tha

5、t English is such a piece of cake for you.1. A. somethingB. everythingC. anythingD. nothing2. A. firstB. secondC. nextD. last3. A. bestB. betterC. harderD. well4. A. importantB. hardC. strangeD. boring5. A. interestedB. excitedC. unhappyD. amazingBDo you know what Thanksgiving is? It is a traditiona

6、l festival in America. It _6_ in 1621 when the first travelers arrived in America to start their new life. After a hard year, they had a big autumn harvest (秋收) . They held a party to thank the gods for giving them _7_ food. Later, people started to celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in N

7、ovember. Every year, my family celebrate Thanksgiving together. We _8_ and play our favorite roles. After that, we have a big dinner of traditional Thanksgiving food. In this spirit of sharing, some groups also give some _9_ to the homeless, such as turkeys and cakes. My little brother likes this fe

8、stival. He says, “I love Thanksgiving because I dont have to go to _10_ and do lots of homework. I can enjoy the holiday and eat lots of nice food.” My sister says, “The _11_ thing about Thanksgiving is that when it finishes, it is time to start Christmas. Everybody looks forward to it.”But behind t

9、he food and the happy time we _12_ with our family, there is another thing. On the evening of Thanksgiving, my parents will put pieces of paper on the table. Each of us will _13_ things that we are thankful for with pen. Then we will _14_ one piece of paper. Each of us read the things on the paper _

10、15_. Its time for us to thank those who give us comfortable and happy life.6. A. beganB. finishedC. leftD. waited7. A. favouriteB. expensiveC. specialD. enough8. A. grow upB. stand upC. wake upD. dress up9. A. timeB. foodC. adviceD. money10. A. schoolB. hospitalC. bedD. park11. A. heaviestB. busiest

11、C. bestD. worst12. A. saveB. shareC. forgetD. help13. A. talk aboutB. think ofC. look forD. write down14. A. buyB. loseC. chooseD. order15. A. easilyB. luckilyC. sadlyD. carefully第二节阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项Junior English Course (10-17 years old)Learn English, have

12、 fun, and spend the whole day with the teachers.CourseJunior English Moving OnWhereSydney, AustraliaDateFrom 8 December to 28 December, 2019Course include15 classes per week with qualified（有资历的）native English teachers.8 to 10 hours of English learning per day (class plus activities).Daily activities

13、 with teachers and monitors (English spoken at all time).One day per week for going on EXCURSION together and visit villages, lakes, and many other places.Accommodation（住宿）and all meals.Individual（个人的）room in university apartments.Price$2000 (3 weeks)Contact1448-2884/ 2966-3093 infomovingoncoursesco

14、m16. The students can take the Junior English Moving On course on _.A. December 8, 2016B. November 8, 2019C. December 28, 2019D. December 6, 201917. The underlined word “EXCURSION” in the passage probably means “_”A. classB. partyC. tripD. break18. How long does the course last?A. Twenty-one days.B.

15、 One month.C. Eight days.D. Two weeks.BA subway is not just an important form of transport.It is also a window for other people to learn about local culture.Beijing，China The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China.It has added some modern technologies.All stations

16、 now have touchscreen maps.At some stations，people can also see traditional Chinese culture.For example，on the walls of a few stations of Line 8，there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain(青花瓷)Stockholm，Sweden The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950.The Stockholm Subway is wel

17、lknown for its decoration of the stations.It is called the longest art gallery in the world.Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings.A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks(岩床)This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.London，UK The London Underground or the Tube is the o

18、ldest subway in the world.It was opened in 1863.During World War ，it was used to protect people from German planes attack(袭击)on London.Now，it is a symbol of the city.There is no air conditioning in the trains，so it is very hot in summer.New York，US The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day.It has

19、 an express(特快的) train on almost every line.You can get to your destination(目的地)quickly.The trains themselves are full of fun：you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson，playing the guitar and singing.19. Which subway is called the longest art gallery in the world?A. The Beijing S

20、ubway.B. The Stockholm Subway.CThe London Underground.D. The New York City Subway.20. From the passage，we can know that the London Underground _.A. is also called the TubeB. is the symbol of the UKC. was well protected during the warD. is the oldest transport in the world21. Which of the following i

21、s TRUE?A. Michael Jackson often danced in the New York City Subway.B. Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer.C. Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves.D. Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain.22. The introduction

22、 of the subways mainly shows the _ of different cities.A. great changesB. long historyC. local cultureD. public transport23. The passage may come from_.A. a story bookB. a travel magazineC. a science bookD. a newspaper advertisementCPeople of all ages can improve their communities through volunteer

23、work. Lending a hand to a person or organization in need is a great way to show your care. Volunteering has been shown to increase confidence and self-esteem (自尊) while helping people to attain a real sense of satisfaction.Keep a watchful eye out and you are likely to see volunteers in many roles. V

24、olunteers support others with everything from homework to transportation needs in a community. If you are interested in volunteering in your community, you might want to consider:Walking a dog or doing yard work for a neighbor who is not able to complete these tasks on their own.Reading stories to y

25、ounger children. Participating in a community garden. Helping out at a local pet shelter.Cleaning up a park or helping to beautify your school groundsCompleting extra work at home.Volunteering benefits everyone involved (涉及到的). As people volunteer, they gain experience and discover hidden talents. P

26、articipating in service projects regularly reduces stress and makes people healthier. Volunteering brings people together and strengthens the community. As people step forward to lend a hand, they develop a sense of pride and identity.Through volunteer work, people learn a lot about how their commun

27、ity works and get to know others who are dedicated (奉献) to having a real and lasting influence on the world. As stated long ago by Aesop, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”Always remember you can make a difference to the world. Everyone can be great because anyone can serve.2

28、4. What does the underlined word “attain” mean in the passage?A. giveB. getC. loseD. take25. If you are interested in volunteering in your community you might want to consider the following EXCEPT _.A. reading stories to younger childrenB. participating in a community gardenC. taking care of the bab

29、y for your neighborD. cleaning up a park26. The writer wants to tell people _ in the second paragraph.A. how to learn about the community as they volunteerB. the reason to keep a watchful eye out as they volunteerC. some of the ways people volunteer in a communityD. how to help at home27. Which of t

30、he following is NOT true according to the passage?A. As people volunteer, they gain experience and discover hidden talents.B. Volunteering brings people together and strengthens the community.C. Through volunteer work, people learn a lot about how their community works.D. Participating in service pr

31、ojects regularly reduces stress and makes people luckier.28. What is the passage mainly about?A. Walking a dog for a neighbor is one way of volunteering.B. Volunteering benefits everyone involved (涉及到的).C. People can volunteer by helping out at a local pet shelter.D. Lending a hand to a person in ne

32、ed is the only way to show your care.D“How are you?” is a nice question. Its a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “How are you?” is also a very unusual question. Its a question that often doesnt need an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes to hear the ans

33、wer “Fine”, even if the persons friend isnt fine. The reason is that “How are you?” isnt really a question and “Fine” isnt really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying “Hello” or “Hi”. Sometimes, people also dont say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks “Do you agree?” th

34、e other person might think, “No, I disagree. I think youre wrong” But it isnt very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say “Im not sure.” Its a nicer way to say that you dont agree with someone. People also dont say exactly what they are thinking when they want to finish talkin

35、g with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says “I have to go now.” Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: “Someones at the door.” “Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up

36、simply doesnt want to talk any more, but it isnt polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesnt hurt the other person. Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people dont say exactly what they are thinking. Its an important way that people try

37、to be nice to each other, and its part of the game of language.29. When a person in America asks “How are you?”, he or she wants to hear “_”.A. How are you?B. Hello.C. I dont know.D. Fine.30. When a person disagrees with someone, it is polite to say “_”.A. Youre wrong. I disagree.B. Im not sure.C. I

38、m sure I disagree.D. No, I disagree.31. A polite way to finish a talk is to say “_”.A. You have to go now.B. I want to hang up.C. I have to go now.D. I dont want to talk any more.32. When a person says “Ive to go now. Someones at the door”, the person may be _.A. giving an excuseB. hurting someones

39、feelingC. talking to a person at the doorD. going to another place33. The rule of the game of language is probably_.A. Always say what you mean.B. Dont disagree with people.C. Never say exactly what you are thinking.D. Be polite.第三节短文填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项There

40、were once two guitar makers in a town in Mexico. One was known for low prices and the other for the high quality(质量).The young maker, who made the cheap guitars, could make guitars very quickly. _34_Everyone wanted to buy a guitar because it was a sign of being rich, so both makers were very busy.Bu

41、t bad times came to the town and no one had much money. The young maker did well, but the old maker went out of business because no one could afford his guitars. _35_ Some people were so angry that they went to the guitar makers house to get their money back. They pulled him from his home and pushed

42、 him onto the ground.Suddenly, a voice called out from behind the crowd. “How can you blame(责怪)him? _36_ It is all of you who are to blame. You cared only about how they made you look!” The voice belonged to the old guitar maker. “I have spent my whole life learning how to make good guitars. _37_ ”

43、Hearing this, those people left. “Please teach me how to make good guitars,” said the young man._38_ Now, the town is known as the guitar capital of Mexico.A. He never said his guitars were perfect.B. The old man taught him and the young man taught others.C. Something that is really good takes a lot

44、 of time and effort.D. The old maker took his time and paid much attention to the quality.E. The old maker wasted much time making cheap guitars.F. After a few years, the cheap guitars people bought began to fall apart.第II卷（共50分）第三部分写（共三节，满分50分）第一节单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据句意和首字母提示，写出该单词的正确形式（每空一词）。请

45、将单词完整地写在答题卡上指定的位置。39. The worlds population keeps i_. Maybe one day there will not be enough room to live in, so we have to move to other planets.40. I know him little. He is a complete s_ to me.41. You have a wide k_ of history. Thanks. I like history and I read a lot of history books.42. Do you al

46、ways eat zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival? Yes, its one of the t_ of the festival.43. It is u_ in the supermarket. There are only several people.44. Lisa wants to visit the zoo and I s_ her taking the underground there.45. There are two malls near my home, so it is very c_ for me to go shoppin

47、g.46. In class, she is always the most a_. She tries to answer the teachers every question.47. The government w_ people not to go out because there would be a rainstorm.48. I got up so late that I f_ to catch the school bus.第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案写在答题卡上指定的位置。Compared with other European countries, the lifestyle in Italy is _49_ (slow) and more relaxing in _50_ own way. Italians l