浙江省宁波市兴宁中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期9月月考英语试题.docx

1、浙江省宁波市兴宁中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解There was a new sport at this years Paris Olympics: breaking, sometimes called breakdancing. It is a special type of dance that started in the streets. To win the gold, competitors called breakers will do amazing moves to hip-hop music in fun and energetic wa

2、ys. Heres what you need to know about the sport.Breaking at the 2024 Paris OlympicsEventDateNumber of CompetitorsGold MedalSilver Medal (银牌)Bronze Medal (铜牌)B-Boys9 August 202416Philip Kim CanadaDanis Civil FranceVictor Montalvo United StatesB-Girls10 August 202417Ami Yuasa JapanDominika Banevi Lith

3、uaniaLiu Qingyi ChinaWhy is it called breaking?Breaking started in the 1970s, in New York City, US. At parties, dancers got up to perform during musical “breaks”, which gave breaking its name. Breaking is now an important part of hip-hop culture around the world.How to breakdance?Breaking has four k

4、inds of moves. A “top rock” is when a breaker dances while standing up. A “down rock” is when a breaker dances on the floor, moving their arms and kicking their legs. A “freeze” is when a dancer stops in the middle in a cool position, like standing on their head or balancing with one hand. “Power mo

5、ves” are really fast spins and twists that look like the dancer is flying or spinning like a top._Anyone can be a B-girl or a B-boy, which is what breakers call themselves. Victor Montalvo is a B-boy from the US. “Breaking is amazing. It doesnt matter what color| you are, who you are, where youre fr

6、om: it welcomes all kinds of people,” he says. “Its all about peace, love, unity, and having fun.”1How many different countries won medals in the breaking events?AThree.BFour.CFive.DSix.2Which of the following is NOT TRUE?ABreaking was not included in the Olympics until 2024.BBreaking started in the

7、 1970s in the streets of Paris.CLiu Qingyi won the third place in the B-Girl event.DOne of the moves in breaking is to stop in a cool position.3Which of the following can be put in the “_”?AWho can be a breaker?BHow do breakers talk?CWhat do breakers love?DWhy is breaking popular?Twelve teachers and

8、 students from the University of Verona in Italy recently went to Liangnong town, Yuyao city, Zhejiang province, to do research and learn about traditional Chinese culture.The group went to Liangnongs Intangible Cultural Heritage (非物质文化遗产) Exhibition Hall, where they learned about Yuyaos unique cult

9、ural heritage and the local ways of life and traditions.With the help of a skilled baker, they also learned how to make Liangnong Rice Cake, a traditional local food. People in the area eat this cake during special events like the Lunar New Year, weddings, housewarming parties, and birthdays. Ita sy

10、mbol of the hope for a good life.“First, we pour the mixed rice flour into the rice cake mold (模具). Then use tools to make square holes. Next, put sweet fillings into the holes, ” The skilled baker carefully showed the steps of making Liangnong Rice Cake while telling the Italian teachers and studen

11、ts about its history and culture. The finishing touch, which the students found most interesting, was to print Chinese characters on the cake with a special tool.“Todays experience was fantastic. We learned how to make Liangnong Rice Cake, and I really enjoyed it. This is my first time in China, and

12、 I hope to come to China more in the future,” said Giordano Giada, an Italian student.Barbara Bisetto, the head of the Chinese Department at the University of Verona and an expert on Chinese culture, said in fluent Chinese, “China has a long history and a rich and beautiful culture. This time, I als

13、o learned about Chinese manners, customs, and traditions. So for me, as someone who studies Chinese culture, it is a very special experience.”This summer camp is a project between Ningbo University and the University of Verona. By inviting Italian students to visit Liangnong, the university wants to

14、 present local culture to a bigger world and support rural revitalization (乡村振兴) with cultural strength.4Why did the teachers and students from the University of Verona visit Liangnong town?ABecause Liangnong Rice Cake is a symbol of hope.BBecause a skilled baker invited them to visit.CBecause they

15、want to learn about the local culture.DBecause they hope to share Italys cultural heritage.5Whats the correct order of the following steps when making Liangnong Rice Cake?ABCD6Why does the writer quote (引用) Giordano Giadas and Barbara Bisettos words?ATo explain why students should learn Chinese well

16、.BTo tell the meaning of cultural strength.CTo introduce the people that take part in the research.DTo show how wonderful the experience was.7On which website will you probably find this passage?ABCDwww.chinese-Monarch butterflies (帝王蝶) are flying through Missouri (密苏里州) on their way to Mexico. Many

17、 American people love to see these bright-colored black-and-orange butterflies, but they need our help to stay safe and healthy.Every year, monarch butterflies travel south to Mexico in the fall and fly back next spring. As the monarchs go south, people in Missouri might start seeing more of these b

18、eautiful things. Theyve already been found in places like Kansas City, and even in smaller towns like St. Joseph.Sadly, the number of monarchs has dropped by 80% in the past twenty years. Monarch caterpillars (毛毛虫) need to eat milkweed (乳草) to grow. Much of the milkweed in the country is gone becaus

19、e of the overuse of herbicides (除草剂) in farming. Without these plants, monarchs have no place to live or find food.Monarchs plays an important role because, like bees, they can carry pollen (花粉), which help plants make seeds and fruit. Here are some things you can do to help these amazing butterflie

20、s:Plant Milkweed: This is the only plant where monarchs lay their eggs. By planting milkweed in your garden, you can give these butterflies a place to stop and rest during their trip. You can also plant other flowers to provide food for the adult butterflies.Take Photos: If you you see a monarch, ta

21、ke a photo and up load it to the Western Monarch Milkweed Mapper. You can help follow the movements of monarchs and understand where they are during the year, which is valuable information for researchers.Help Fight Global Warming: Changes in the weather are making life harder for monarchs. Bad weat

22、her hurts milkweed and when the temperature is too high or too low, its difficult for monarchs to grow up. By doing things to help the environment, like recycling and saving energy, you can help slow down global warming and protect the monarchs.8When is this passage probably written?AIn spring.BIn s

23、ummer.CIn fall.DIn winter.9How did the number of monarch butterflies change in the past 20 years?ABCD10Why are monarch butterflies important?ABecause people enjoy seeing them in nature.BBecause bees need their support to carry pollen.CBecause they can help plants to grow.DBecause they can find food

24、for other animals.11What can ordinary people do to help protect monarchs?AThey can keep monarchs in their own gardens.BThey can plant flowers as food for monarchs.CThey can take photos to follow the milkweed.DThey can stop using energy to help the environment.In 1937, my father, who was almost 20 ye

25、ars old, started a long journey. He traveled a thousand miles across China with his university, Zhejiang University, during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (抗日战争). The Chinese government wanted to keep the university students safe because they were important for the countrys future

26、. As the university planned for the journey, the Head Librarian of Zhejiang Library, asked the university to take a valuable collection of books with them.The books were called “Siku Quanshu”. Created in the 18th century, this was a huge encyclopedia (百科全书) with 2.3 million pages and about 997 milli

27、on words. It was so important that plans were made to protect it at any cost, even though it added another 230 boxes to the students cargo.The journey was not easy. Students and teachers were facing the dangers from air attacks. (空袭). They were always tired and hungry. They had to sleep on the groun

28、d in old temples (寺庙) but they continued their classes whenever they could. To protect the books, they tried to move by boat or truck whenever possible; at other times, they would put the boxes into carts (手推车). Sometimes the students had to carry some of the books in their backpacks. One scary mome

29、nt was when a box of the Siku Quanshu books fell into a river. They quickly saved the books and dried them in a local temple.After 1,400 miles and 28 months on the road, the university group finally reached a small town called Zunyi in Guizhou province. They stayed there in simple classrooms and dor

30、ms, until the war moved deeper into China. To further protect the Siku Quanshu, the books were hidden in a nearby cave, guarded by university staff. The books made it through the war in surprisingly good condition and were sent back to Zhejiang Library.This amazing story shows how a group of young s

31、tudents and their teachers did everything they could to protect their cultures treasures. They faced many dangers and hardships, but they never gave up. They worked together to keep their knowledge safe.12What does the underlined word “cargo” probably mean?AThings that you carry when traveling.BBook

32、s giving information about all areas of knowledge.CPlaces for hiding valuable things.DMoney that you need in order to do something.13Which challenge is NOT mentioned in the passage during the journey?APoor transportation.BDangers from attacks.CTerrible weather.DBad living conditions.14Which of the f

33、ollowing is TRUE about the Siku Quanshu?AIt was created by Zhejiang University.BIt was a collection of 997 books.CIt was well-protected during the war.DIt was sent back to Zunyi after the war.15Which is the best title for the passage?AProtecting China: My Fathers Brave Move During WarBStaying Strong

34、: How to Protect Yourself in the Time of WarCA Long Journey: How Zhejiang University Saved Important BooksDSiku Quanshu: Treasures Lost and Found in the War二、任务型阅读阅读下面材料，从方框中所给的AE五个选项中选出正确选项（其中一项是多余选项），将其序号填入14小题，并回答第5小题。 16 The library is dangerousDont go in. If you doYou know what will happen.Its

35、like a pet store or a bakeryEvery single time youll come out of thereHolding something in your arms.The library is dangerous, fullOf answers. If you go inside,You may not come outThe same person who went in. 17 “I cannot go to school today,”Said little Peggy Ann McKay.“My mouth is wet, my throat is

36、dry,Im going blind in my right eye.My leg is cutmy eyes are blueI think it might be the flu.My knees hurt, I cannot stand straight,My temperature is thirty eight.I have a headache, and my heart iswhat?Whats that? Whats that you say?You say today is Saturday?Goodbye, Im going out to play!” 18 The tir

37、es on my bike are flat.The sky is dark and gray.At least it sure feels like thatSince Hanna moved away.Nothings fun to laugh about.Nothings fun to play.They call me, but I wont come outSince Hanna moved away. 19 Warm summer sun,Shine kindly here,Warm southern wind,Blow softly here.Green sod above,Li

38、e light, lie light.Good night, dear heart,Good night, good night.Can you find the title for each of these four poems?ASickBNever Say NeverCWarm Summer SunDDont Go Into the LibraryESince Hanna Moved Away5. If you are going to write a poem, what do you want to write about? 20 三、完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、

39、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Charlotte volunteered in a store that sold secondhand goods. People brought in things to 21 . Some of them were stuffed toys (毛绒玩具). Charlotte could tell that the toys held sentimental (情感的) value. So she felt sad when they were sold 22 at a low price. Sometimes without any buyers, th

40、ey were just 23 .One night when she got home from work, Charlotte started doing research. She 24 this wasnt happening only in her town. Worldwide, she learned, millions of stuffed toys become 25 every year.Day and night, Charlotte was 26 thinking about the problem. “If we can change the 27 in people

41、s mind that stuffed toys are useless once they are not loved,” she says, “then we can show people the toys dont lose their 28 if they are given to others.” Thats 29 the Loved Before toy-adoption program began.People can donate toys 30 the mail, or by taking them to the company in the United Kingdom.

42、The 31 owner writes down the toys name and a story about it, including the 32 favorite things to do and an adventure it has been on. Charlotte and her team like to share what makes the toy 33 . They think it helps the buyers understand its value.Every Monday, toys are posted for adoption on the webs

43、ite. The company makes a 34 donation from each sale. Nowadays, Loved Before has sold lots of stuffed toys. But the companys 35 is more than “just trying to save some toys from landfills (垃圾填埋场),” Charlotte says. She explains that Loved Before hopes to teach kids “about the value of loving secondhand

44、 things again, in the hope that it will go far beyond the idea of teddy bears.”21AdonateBmakeCdescribeDrepair22AexpensivelyBquicklyCcheaplyDslowly23Aput awayBthrown awayCwent awayDran away24AprovedBrecognizedCwonderedDrealized25ArubbishBpresentsCstoresDbusiness26AfreeBtiredCdifficultDbusy27AtruthBid

45、eaCsituationDcondition28AvalueBlifeCstoryDprice29AwhatBwhenChowDwhere30AwithBforCthroughDto31AnewBfirstCkindDclever32AtoysBgirlsCcompanysDbuyers33AhealthyBbeautifulCdifferentDseparate34AfascinatingBboringCpowerfulDhelpful35AgoalBabilityCchoiceDdecision四、选词填空将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中，每词仅用一次。byexpressfinishs

46、carywhileThe Everybody Experiment (实验), written by Lisa Moore Rame, is about an 11-year-old girl named Kylie. Kylie has just 36 sixth grade. Shes very shy. She cries a lot, which makes her worry that shes not strong enough for middle school. Shes also 37 that her feelings might embarrass her friends.Kylie loves science, so she asks herself: “What would a scientist do to solve this problem?” She comes up with the idea for an experiment. She calls it the Everybody Experiment. She decides to act stronger