2023-2024学年度下学期九年级开学测（三校联考）
英语试卷
命题:九江市鹤湖学校 时长: 120分 总分: 120分
听力测试 (20分)（略）
单项选择(8分)
To make good use of the new robot, you'd better look through the ________ first.
production B. instrument C. instruction D. invention
22. No shouting, please! It is ________ the rules in the museum.
A. against B. for C. with D. in
23. The coach thinks ___ of Mary's sports talents, for she jumped very ____ at the sports meeting.
A. high; high B. highly; high C. high; highly D. highly; highly
24. This pair of red shoes ________ leather. May I _______________
A. are made of; try them on B. is made of; try them on
C. are made of; try it on D. is made of; try it on
25. --What are you saving money for
--Father's Day is coming. I ________ a gift for my father.
A. am going to buy B. have bought C. bought D. was buying
26. -- Cooking helps us show love for family members.
-- _________________. Every time I make dishes for Mum, she is very happy.
I can't believe it B. Take it easy C. I couldn't agree more D. That depends
27. Mr. Brown was busy ________ on the project ________ this question.
A. to work; to answer B. to work; answering
C. working; answering D. working; to answer
28. The film The Wandering Earth II is very popular. I wonder ___________________ .
A. if is it a real story or not B. what are the film about
C. why so many people like it D. where can I watch the film
三、完形填空(26分)
A)请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并填在相应位置。(15分)
I sat on the steps next to Peter and watched him play his new guitar. His left hand worked the strings(弦) 29._______ his right hand played.
“Just in time for the school talent show next 30._______ ,” I said.
“Are you doing anything for the talent show, Jeremy ” Peter asked.
“No.” I said. “If I were a little 31._______ , like you, 14 years old, maybe I could, too. I believe you'll win the first prize this year.”
“Maybe.” said Peter, “I'm playing a song I 32._______ myself.”
“You write your own song ” I asked.
“It's not 33._______ ,” he said, “My song is called Two for One, I got the 34._______ easily from a two-for-one sale store. And I liked the sound of Two for One. 35._______ song goes like this: “Two for one. two for one. that's the way to have some fun”, I haven't written all the words yet.”
The next morning, I saw Peter was so 36._______. His right arm was broken.
“I got 37._______ when playing baseball yesterday,” he said, “Now I can't be in the talent show next week.” Peter and I 38._______ each other worriedly. Then I had an idea.
“We could sit next to each other on the stage,” I said, “You could play the left-hand parts, and I'll play with my right hand.”
Peter's eyes were 39._______ and lively.
“It might work,” he said.
I sat 40._______ him on the top step.
“Where can I put my right hand while we 41._______ ”
“Put it on my shoulder,” I told him.“We're 42._______, aren't we
Our song answered that question. We finished writing the words together 43._______.
“Two for one, one for two. see what two good friends can do!”
A. if B. until C. though D. while
A. week B. month C. season D. year
A. better B. older C. smarter D. healthier
A. sang B. wrote C .chose D. taught
A. strong B. possible C. difficult D. true
A. idea B. degree C. promise D. habit
A. My B. Your C. His D. Her
A. surprised B. excited C. shy D. sad
A. paid B. sunburned C. hurt D. lost
A. laughed at B. looked at C. compared with D. agreed with
A. painful B. peaceful C. funny D. bright
A. across from B. next to C. in front of D. behind
A. imagine B. chat C. play D. rest
42. A. friends B. classmates C. directors D. teenagers
43. A. safely B. nervously C. strangely D. happily
B)请先阅读短文，然后用方框中所给词的适当形式填空。(11分)
old, realize, tell, peace, value, behind, well, kind, meaning, part, often
When I was very young, I learned a lot of Chinese characters.My parents patiently taught me how 44.________ the difference among them.They tried to make me understand the 45.________ of each character. My grandfather 46.________ guided me to write the Chinese characters “he” which means “harmony(和谐)”.
As I got a little 47.________, I met some problems in my life. For example, at school, sometimes I would not get along 48.________ with my classmates.When I had difficulty in solving these things, I used to write down the character “he” on paper. Then my father hung it on the wall. He said that 49.________ and harmony are the first things for our Chinese nation. So we choose to be 50.________ to family and friends for a harmonious family and social relationship.
Now I learn that the Chinese character “he” is one of the most important 51.________ of traditional culture. Since ancient times, Chinese people have 52.________ that our only way of surviving(生存) is to live in harmony with nature. Harmony is the first 53.________ that influences Chinese people's thinking styles and actions.
Our most valuable ideas and culture are 54.________ the simple character. It teaches us not only how to be a good person but also how to live in harmony with others and the environment.
四、阅读理解(46 分)
A)请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项，并填写在相应位置。(36分)
A
Mary is a middle school student. She practices running every day for the coming P.E. test. Here is her running record on the App Keep of a week.
55. Why did Mary practice running
A. To have fun. B. To have a race. C. To take exercise. D. To pass the P.E. test.
56. How far did she run for the whole week
A. 16 km. B. 17.5 km. C. 18 km. D. 18.5 km.
57. Which is TRUE according to the diagram
A. It took her more than 10 minutes to run on April 25th.
B. It took her less time to run on April 27th than on April 29th.
C. On April 28th and April 29th , she ran at the same pace.
D. On April 30th and May First, she ran the same distance.
B
Fred was a poor man who lived alone in a small village. He was lazy so he didn't want to find a job. He had no friends or relatives. He used to beg(乞讨) for food for his living.
One day, a kind man gave Fred a large bowl of rice. Fred didn't eat up the rice in one go. He put the remaining rice on the table. He lay on his bed and kept an eye on it. After a while, Fred fell asleep and had a dream. He dreamed that there was a famine(饥荒) in his village. He sold his remaining rice and got some money. He used the money to buy a pair of goats(山羊). His goats had kids in months, so he got more goats. He sold some goats, became very rich and then bought a large house.
Fred dreamed that he was dancing happily in his large house. He felt so excited that he kicked in air and his leg hit the bowl on the table. The bowl with rice dropped and broke into pieces. The noise woke him up. At once, Fred realized that everything that happened was just a dream. He also realized that he could get nothing if he didn't make a change. Then he decided to get rid of(改掉) his laziness. Soon, he found a job, worked hard and gradually lived a better life.
58. Fred became very rich ________ in his dream.
A. by selling his goats B. by selling the remaining rice
C. by selling his bowl D. by selling his large house
59. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Fred was a rich man before he had a dream.
B. Fred got a large bowl of rice from a kind lady.
C. In Fred's dream, he bought a pair of horses.
D. The bowl dropped and the noise woke Fred up.
60. We can learn from the story that ________ .
A. begging can help us become rich
B. it's impossible to make progress without hard work
C. the laziness can also make dreams come true
D. the remaining rice can take you into good dreams
C
①We can see circles, squares and triangles(三角形) everywhere in our daily life. Have you thought about their meanings in films Much like colors, different shapes can show different features of characters in the scenes.
②Circles represent (代表) things that are soft and natural. The round shape reminds us of things that appear in nature, like the sun, flowers, raindrops and so on. We can also connect circles with beautiful eyes, babies' round faces. All these things make us feel happy and warm. This is why so many cartoon characters' bodies—heroes, kids, good people—are round in shape, because circles represent goodness, happiness and friendliness. ③Squares show things that are unnatural or man-made, or things that are boring or old-fashioned. In Up, Carl, an elderly man, has a square face and wears square glasses, while Russell, an 8-year-old boy with a round face, always wears round medals. These shapes show the characters’ personalities. Carl is stubborn(执拗的) and lonely while Russell is lovely and full of energy.
④The angriest shape is the triangle. Every kid who draws a monster with sharp teeth draws a row of triangles, don't they That's because the shape represents fear, distrust and doubt in some way. Look at the bad guys in cartoons—they are all draw with plenty of points and triangles, like Shengongbao in Ne Zha. And triangles are stable(稳固的) and don’t easily fall down. In films, this feature makes bad people difficult to deal with.
⑤Not only in cartoons, but also in other kinds of films, different shapes are used for the same purpose. So, next time you see a film, try to find the hidden shapes and you will know what the characters are like.
61. The writer explains the relationship between squares and personalities of cartoon characters by ________ .
A. telling a story B. giving an example
C. raising a question D. showing the results of a study
62. Why is Shengongbao mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. Because kids think he is a monster. B. Because he has a row of sharp teeth.
C. Because he is a bad guy in the film. D. Because he is easy to deal with.
63. Which of the following is the structure of the passage
A.①//②③④//⑤ B.①//②③//④⑤ C.①//②③④⑤ D.①②③④//⑤
64. The passage mainly talks about ________ .
A. why different shapes represent different things
B. what makes heroes in films have great charm
C. what different shapes represent in films
D. how to make cartoons with different colors and shapes
D
Vicuna is a small town in the north of Chile. It is a great place for watching the stars. Although it is near the sea, the cold, wet air from the coast does not bring clouds. Instead, dry winds from the desert keep the cloud away at night. In fact, the skies are so clear in Vicuna. So it is possible for people to see many stars. They can be seen only with special instruments in other parts of the world.
In Vicuna, star systems(星系) far away can be seen without an instrument. This is why people choose the town as the home of sky observatories(天文台). One of them, the Mamalluca, is quite different from those only used by scientists. It is for tourists who like to look at the stars. Around the whole year, hotels in the town accommodate thousands of tourists from all over the world to see the night sky. The tourists live in the hotel and spend a lot of money there. The cloudless sky is a money-maker for the town. So the town plans to set up even more observatories in another few years.
However, the town faced a serious problem. As the town grew, more streetlights were added. The streetlights made it more and more difficult to see the stars at night clearly. The town saved the night sky by building a new system of lights. This kind of light light up the streets, but did not influence the view of the sky.
65. Where is Vicuna
A. In the east of Chile. B. In the south of Chile.
C. In the west of Chile. D. In the north of Chile.
66. What makes the Mamalluca a special observatory in Vicuna
A. It is open to tourists. B. It has cloudless sky.
C. It provides good hotels. D. It is used by scientists.
67. What does the underlined word “accommodate” mean in paragraph 2
A. take pride in B. pay attention to C. look up to D. provide rooms for
68. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. The cold, wet air from the coast brings clouds to Vicuna.
B. An instrument is needed to see star systems in Vicuna.
C. The people in Vicuna plan to build more observatories.
D. The new streetlights would make Vicuna more beautiful
69. What is the best title for the passage
A. Vicuna Has a Problem B. A Town to Watch the Stars
C. Pictures of a Cloudless Sky D. Scientists Discover New Stars
E
A thirsty crow(乌鸦) comes across a bottle of water, but the water level is out of its reach. The bird then drops stones into it to reach the water and start drinking.
“It's just a story,” you may think. But new research has found that crows’ brains may sometimes be better than those of 6-year-old children.
In a recent experiment, American scientist Corina Logan and her team caught six crows to test them. The crows and children had to choose between two sets of tubes(管子). Both groups had to drop in stones to reach the water.
With the red set, when they dropped a stone into a wide tube, the water level rose in a connected narrow(窄的) tube. The blue set of tubes, however, had no connection between them. Children aged 7 to 10 were able to learn the rule. Children aged 4 to 6, however, failed. Five of the six crows failed the test. But Kitty, a 6-month-old crow, passed it. She put most of the stones into the red tube.
So, could a bird be more clever than a kindergartener Don't be too quick to say no.
What happened after stones were dropped into the red set of tubes
A. The water went out of the tubes. B. The water level of a connected tube raised.
C. There was no change at all. D. The water level of a connected tube went down.
71. What was the result of the experiment
A. More than half of the crows succeeded in the test.
B. The crows were more clever than the group of children aged 7 to 10.
C. One crow and the group of children aged 7 to 10 succeeded in the test.
D. The crows showed an ability to tell different colors apart.
72. Why does the writer say “don't be too quick to say no”
A. Because birds are more clever than children.
B. Because crows might be more clever than kindergarteners.
C. Because crows are more clever than children aged 7 to 10.
D. Because crows are the smartest kind of bird.
B)请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内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。(10分)
These days so many things are going digital(数字化), and books are too. 73. ________. This means that some bookstores have a hard time staying open. This isn't a new problem, but things are finally turning around.
Bookstore sales in the US increased by 2.5 percent from 2014 to 2015. 74. ________, such as holding events, adding a coffee shop and food and creating a fun experience for book lovers.
“That's what small bookstores have to offer—a more personalized(个性化的) experience.” said Nicole Sulivan, owner of Denver's BookBar. Also bookstores are trying to bring in new shoppers in cool ways. The Shakespeare and Company Bookstore in New York is adding the Espresso Book Machine. 75.________ . This special machine is great for people if they can't find some books.
And sometimes, if you can't beat them, it's okay to join them. Many bookstores also sell books online. Second Story Books in Washington D.C. is one of them. 76.________ .
________ . it seems there are ways for them to succeed. So why not pay a visit to a bookstore next time You are sure to enjoy a really special experience.
A. Children can have fun in this area B. While bookstores still face difficulties C. Young people are likely to visit these shops D. They have found success by trying new things E. People can buy e-books or cheap books online F. It can print any book in five minutes at the store G. It sells books on Amazon and makes more money
五、补全对话(5分)
请阅读下面对话，根据对话内容从方框中选择合适恰当的句子填入空白处，使对话通、合理，意思完整(每空一句，每小题1分)
A: Hello, Linda. The holiday is coming. What are you going to do
B: I'm not sure. 78. ________
A: I plan to go to the Modern Art Museum
B: Why do you want to go there
A: 79. ________
B: It sounds great.
A: 80. ________
B: Yes, I'd love to.
A: We'll have a good time there.
B: 81. ________ I want to take some photos.
A: I'm afraid you can’t. We are not allowed to take photos inside the museum.
B: OK. 82. ________
A: At the gate of the museum. Be sure to get there before 10 o'clock.
B: OK. See you then.
A. Would you like to go with me B. Because I am interested in art. C. Where shall we meet D. What about you E. I’d like to take a bus there. F. May I take a camera with me G. How do you go there
六、书面表达(15分)
“全国文明城市”是国家授予一座城市最高的综合性荣誉，也是一张靓丽的城市名片。当前，各大城市正在举全市之力，巩固和提升全国文明城市创建成果，创建更美丽的家园。学校英文社团请你写一封英文倡议书，呼吁大家行动起来，从小事做起，让我们的城市更加美丽。
要点:1.多种植花草树木,不乱砍伐树木；
2.购物时不使用塑料袋；
3.不乱扔垃圾,保持环境干净等；
4.遵守公共秩序,做文明学生。
要求:1.参考要点提示,可适当发挥；
2.语句通顺,意思连贯,书写工整；
3.文中不得出现你的任何真实信息(姓名,校名和地名等)；
4.词数: 80~100 词。
Boys and girls,
In order to make our city more beautiful,__________________________________________
2023-2024学年度下学期九年级2月份开学测（三校联考）
英语试卷
一、听力测试（20分）
（略）
二、单项填空（8分）
21-24 CABB 25-28 ACDC
三、完形填空（26 分）
29-33 DABBC 34-38 AADCB 39-43 DBCAD
44. to tell 45. meaning 46. often 47. older 48. well 49. peace
50. kind 51. parts 52. realized 53. value 54. behind
四、阅读理解（46分）
55. D 56. C 57. C
58. A 59. D 60. B
61. B 62. C 63. A 64. C
65. D 66. A 67. D 68. C 69. B
70. B 71. C 72. B
73. E 74. D 75. F 76. G 77. B
五、补全对话（5分）
78. D 79. B 80. A 81. F 82. C
六、书面表达（共1小题；满分15分）
Boys and girls ,
In order to make our city more beautiful, as students , we should start with small things.
First of all, it's necessary for us to know the importance of protecting the environment. We should plant more trees and flowers instead of cutting them down. Secondly, we'd better reuse the bag when shopping. In addition, we can't throw rubbish anywhere, and we should keep our environment clean. Last but not least, we must follow public rules and behave well , such as waiting in line when getting on the bus.
If everyone follows the suggestions above, our city will become more and more beautiful.
