新疆维吾尔自治区喀什地区巴楚县2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、新疆维吾尔自治区喀什地区巴楚县2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题一、完形填空The Gordon family were spending a day on the beach. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were sitting on the sand, reading their magazines. Mr. Gordon was 1 and only thought about his money. Their twelve-year-old daughter Sandra, was playing by the 2 . Suddenly, a huge w

2、ave lifted Sandra up and 3 her out to sea. Luckily, a lifeguard was on duty and he saw the wave carry Sandra away. He 4 the beach and jumped into the sea. He 5 quickly to the girl, with her head only just above the water, was 6 for help. She was so afraid. When the lifeguard 7 her, she struggled (挣扎

3、) with him. However, he knew what to do and soon took hold of her and swam back with her to the 8 . By the time he reached it, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon had 9 what had happened: They had run down to the shallow water. 10 of them could swim. They just stood there, and worried about their daughter. Had the

4、lifeguard reached 11 ? Of course, he had. “That was 12 work, young man,” Mr. Gordon said. He turned to his wife and said, “Give the lifeguard a dollar.” “A dollar!” Sandra cried. “Dad, how can you give him a dollar? He 13 my life. I was half dead.”“Quite right, girl,” Mr. Gordon said, pleased by his

5、 daughters idea of the 14 of money. He turned to his wife again and said, “Shes 15 . She was only half dead. Give him a half dollar, fifty cents.”1AkindBmeanChelpful2AwaterBfireCland3AgaveBholdCcarried4Aran alongBcame alongCwent along5AfliedBswamCdanced6AstandingBthankingCcrying7AreachedBgotCarrived

6、8AboatBbeachCcar9ArealizedBdecidedCplanned10ABothBNoneCNeither11Aat timesBon timeCin time12AboringBspeedyCslow13AsavedBendedCwasted14AhistoryBsecretCvalue15AgoodBrightCterrible二、阅读理解Karen has two kids, a boy and a girl, Dave and Nancy. Both of them are very lovely. And the boy loves his little siste

7、r very much because he thinks he must protect her. However, the little girl got a serious illness one day and needed some blood. And the hospital also couldnt find the same type of blood for the girl. But Karen knew both of her kids have the same type of blood. So Karen asked her son, “Would you lik

8、e to give your blood to your sister?”Dave agreed at once. After transferring (转移) his blood, the boy asked his mother, “How long can I live from now on?” Karen understood that her son had thought he would die soon after he lost some of his blood. So Karen said to her son, “Dont worry, my son. You wo

9、nt die if you lose a little blood.”“Really? How long can I live?” the boy asked his mother again. “I think you can live to be 100 years old.” smiled his mother. The boy lifted his arms and said happily, “Well, please give half of my blood to my little sister! Then both of us can live 50 years!”16Kar

10、en has two lovely kids.17The little girl got a serious illness.18Dave didnt want to give blood to his sister.19Nancy thought she would die soon after she got some blood.20The boy loved his sister very much.Confucius was a great educator and good at learning. Once Confucius and his students were on t

11、heir way, a little boy suddenly stopped in their way and asked the master to go: around the “city” that he made with bricks and stones. Confucius thought that this boy was so smart and didnt treat the “city” as a toy. The master said, “When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teach

12、ers. I will select their good qualities and follow them, their bad qualities and avoid them.”Li Bing was an expert in water projects. He set up many water projects. Dujiangyan is the most famous. It made water helpful to the people.Li Shizhen was born in 1518. He found many old medicine books full o

13、f mistakes. So he did his best to study medical science not only in his own garden but also in the wild. He learned a lot from the working people. At last, he completed his great work Ben Cao Gang Mu, one of the greatest contributions to the medical science of the world.Zhang Qian was born in Chengg

14、u of the Western Han Dynasty. He was an outstanding envoy (使节) and explorer in Chinese history, bringing much useful information about the west and opening up the ancient Silk Road, an important trade route connecting the east and the west.21Why is Confucius a great educator?ABecause he understood t

15、he boy and gave way to the “city”.BBecause he liked learning and had wise thoughts about education.CBecause he traveled with his students from state to state.DBecause he was smarter than others and read many books.22Zhang Qian _.Aliked traveling to the westBopened up the ancient Silk RoadCwas an out

16、standing writerDwas born in Eastern Han Dynasty23What did Li Bing do to help the people?AHe brought much useful information from the west.BHe traveled and wrote many famous poems.CHe set up many water projects.DHe helped many sick people in the village.24Li Shizhen studied medicine _.Aat homeBin the

17、 wildCby communicating with othersDA, B and C25Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?AThe people mentioned all cared for the people.BLi Bing is not only a great poet but also a super captain.CLi Shizhen didnt write any work.DThe people are all great poets and have their own works.W

18、e know many musical instruments (乐器) well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history.The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic mino

19、rities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and moder

20、n music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue.As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the e

21、rhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings.26When did the erhu become a popular instrument?AIn the Tang Dynasty.BIn the Song Dynasty.CIn the Ming Dynasty.DIn recent years.27To study the history of the erhu, histori

22、ans usually _.Aplay the most famous erhu piecesBlisten to different kinds of folk musicCget help from ancient paintingsDread some books about ethnic minorities28Which instruments didnt mentioned in this passage?AViolins.BGuitar.CPiano.DErhu.29Which is TRUE according to the passage?AThe huqin belongs

23、 to the erhu family.BFolk art stops the development of the erhu.CPeople can find plenty of written records about the erhu.DThe erhu is used in both traditional and modern music now.30The passage mainly talks about _.Atop forms of folk musicBthe history of the erhuCthe rise of different dynastiesDthe

24、 development of Chinese instrumentsYum cha is an eating experience. People will drink Chinese tea and eat dim sum (粤式点心) at the same time. Yum cha is Cantonese and it means “drink tea”. Dim Sum means the dishes that you will eat. And there are a lot of kinds for you to choose.Yum cha is a part of th

25、e cooking culture of Guangdong. Going to yum cha is a tradition on weekend mornings. It always takes hours to enjoy. Yum cha is a morning tradition for old people to spend a good morning after early morning exercises. They will drink tea, eat dim sum, read newspapers, and watch news on TV. Businessm

26、en will discuss their business during yum cha. It is popular to have a yum cha lunch with workmates during the weekday too. They will talk about their work when they eat. All in all, people love yum cha because it is the time for them to sit together, chat, and enjoy good food at the same time.31Whi

27、ch of the following is NOT TRUE about yum cha?AIt is new to people.BIt is an eating experience.CPeople will eat and drink at the same time.DThere are many kinds of dim sum to choose.32During yum cha, old people will _.Asit together to chatBtalk about their workCdo early morning exercisesDread newspa

28、pers and watch news33It is a tradition for people in Guangdong to go to yum cha _.Aon weekendsBduring the weekdaysCon weekend morningsDon weekday mornings34The passage mainly talks about _.Aan eating experienceBthe tradition of yum chaCthe tradition of dim SumDthe cooking culture of Guangdong35The c

29、entral message of the passage is that _.Awe need to enjoy tea and dim sumBwe can chat and eat during yum chaCyum cha is a local culture in GuangdongDwe can do business during yum chaColors and moods (情绪)Some people believe that colors can influence our moods. 36 In fact, colors can change our moods

30、and make us feel happy or sad, energetic (充满活力的) or sleepy. This article explains what colors can do and what characteristics (特点) they represent (代表).Energetic colorsWhen you feel tired or weak, you should wear energetic colors like green. 37 Because it is the color of nature and represents new lif

31、e.Strong colorsIf you require strength in either body or mind, red may be of some help to you. Red is the color of heat. It represents power and strong feelings. Wearing red can also make it easier to take action. 38 Calm colorsHave you ever walked into a room and felt relaxed? It could be because t

32、he wails were painted blue. Blue is a calm color. It brings peace to our mind and body. 39 So you may say “Im feeling blue” when you feeling sad. 40 Some colors, such as orange and yellow, can make you feel warm. People in cold areas prefer warm colors in their homes to create a warm and comfortable

33、 feelings. Orange represents joy. It can cheer you up when you are feeling sad. Yellow is the color of the sun, so it can remind you of a warm sunny day. Yellow is also the color of wisdom (智慧). Some people prefer this color when they hope for success.AWarm colors.BGreen can give you energy.CBlue ca

34、n also represent sadness.DThis may help when you are having difficulty making a decision.EOthers think that colors can change peoples moods.三、补全对话选择合适的句子，填到横线上，使对话意思完整。A: Hi, Peter. Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?B: 41 But I have to go over my lessons.A: What a pity!B: Yes, we ar

35、e having our mid-term exam.A: 42 B: I hope so. But Im a little afraid.A: Afraid? 43 B: But I havent studied history for a week.A: Why?B: Because my history teacher is ill in hospital.A: 44 Does she get better now?B: 45 A: Sounds great. See you!B: See you!AYes, she will come back to school tomorrow.B

36、Im sorry to hear that.CYou always study well.DYes, Id love to.EI hope youll get good grades.四、任务型阅读Though chopsticks are used in many Asian countries today, they have their beginnings in China. Chinese history says that the Chinese had chopsticks as far back as the Xia Dynasty (朝代). Gold and silver

37、chopsticks followed later. The most expensive ones are made of ivory or hard green stones.Chopsticks tell us something about Chinese tradition in their own way. In ancient times some people used hard greenstone or gold chopsticks to show they are rich. And many kings used silver chopsticks to take t

38、heir food to see if it was poisonous (有毒的). It was said that if the food was poisonous, the silver chopsticks would change color. Its traditional to give chopsticks to a daughter when she marries. They carry the wish that she will have a baby very soon, for “chopsticks” has the similar pronunciation

39、 to “quick a son” in Chinese. An old Chinese story also mentioned chopsticks. An old man teaches his sons a lesson by showing how he can easily break a single chopstick by hand but not a number of them.In China, chopsticks and good luck are connected. Soon the Chinese New Years Eye, many families wi

40、ll lay out new chopsticks as a way of asking for good luck.Chopsticks have their beginnings in 46 . In history, many kings used silver chopsticks to take their food. Its 47 to give chopsticks to a daughter when she marries to carry the wish that she will have a baby very soon, for “chopsticks” has t

41、he similar 48 to “quick a son” in Chinese.Chopsticks are also 49 in an old Chinese story. An old man teaches his sons a lesson by showing how he can 50 break a single chopstick by hand but not a number of them.In China, chopsticks are connected with good luck. Soon the Chinese New Years Eve, many fa

42、milies will layout new chopsticks as a way of asking for good luck.五、短文填空阅读下面材料，按照句子结构的语法情况和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入适当的词或用括号中所给词的正确形式填空。每空不超过两词。Xinhua Dictionary plays a big role in the lives of many Chinese people. Almost every Chinese uses a Xinhua Dictionary when they start 51 study Chinese characters (汉字

43、) in primary school. Through this dictionary, we learn about the use of 52 (difference) Chinese characters and words better. This dictionary goes hand in hand with Chinese language learning.The dictionary is not just about 53 (learn) Chinese characters and words. It is also a good example of the cha

44、nges in the country. Xinhua Dictionary 54 (one) came out in the 1950s. In the newest edition, we can find some new words 55 new uses like “erweima” (QR code) and “maimeng” (acting cute). These words and uses are true pictures of 56 (we) life today.Xinhua Dictionary is important to Chinese people. It

45、 is also 57 big help for foreign language learners. The dictionary now has many bilingual versions (双语版本) to help 58 (foreign) learn Chinese. There is an online version, too.Things are changing, and the dictionary also 59 (keep) changing. But one thing may never change: Xinhua Dictionary will always

46、 add in new 60 (thing) to help both Chinese and foreign people learn about China and Chinese culture.六、选词填空阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺，意思完整，每空填一词，每词限用一次。proudbeginningfirstthemhobbiesbecameAmericanskistudyingforGU Ailing (Eileen GU) is a freeskier (自由式滑雪运动员) with an 61 father and a Chinese mother

47、, she grew up and still lives in the united states but in June 2019, she 62 a Chinese citizen and chose to compete for china. GU Ailing started learn skiing in 2006. At that time, she was only three. She could 63 at the age of nine. In 2012, she got the 64 gold medal. In 2020, she won two gold medals 65 China a