江苏省苏州市平江中学2023-2024学年下学期九年级英语教学情况调研卷

2023~2024学年度第二学期初三教学情况调研（一） 平江 英语 第1卷（客观题，共45分） 一、完形填空供10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑， Your grandfather is sitting in the living room working on a crossword puzzle on a Saturday morning.He thinks these word puzzles are fun,but he also does them for another 1.He knows that brain games,like 型 crosswords,help build his"mental muscles." 封 The term"mental muscles"describes your brain's ability to finish 2 tasks.Like the muscles in your body,your brain's"muscles" need exercise.3'your brain works all the time,that work does not necessarily exercise your brain. 线 4,'sometimes your brain just needs time to relax and play.It is believed that brain games,like crossword puzzles,make your brain work while playing.They build your concentration (5 making you focus on some skills for a long time:For example, % when doing a Sudoku puzzle,you focus on organization.Other games that may improve brain 内 power are jigsaw puzzles,mahjong (and chess.They can help you to 6 patterns 案)，solve problems and memorize information.. Games build your brain by making you think 7 than you normally do.For example, crosswords use clues to help you fill in a grid (with words.A crossword clue might be "a 不 fruit with yellow skin".Your answer must fit in the grid.The word for this clue has 8 boxes. To fill in those boxes,you need to answer the clue with the word "banana."Other words in the puzzle share some of the same letters.Because of this.answers to previous clues help you find answers to other clues.Crosswords make you remember the words you know and also help you 要 learn new words.9.filling out crosswords builds vocabulary and memory.When choosing a game,choose something that will improve a skill you are working on.It should challenge you. If it does not,it will not make your brain work.hard enough.But a puzzle that is too hard ish't any fun.So 10 something that is fun for you,and enjoy building your brain. 答 1.A.reason B.behaviour C.section D.experiment 2.A.amazing B.extra C.wonderful D.familiar 3.A.Before B.After C.During D.While 4.A.In all B.In general C.In retum D.In addition 林 题 5.A.for B.on C.by D.in o.A.recognize B.discover C.draw D.print .A.similarly B.deeply C.differently D.hardly 8.A.five B.six C.seven D.eight 9.A.Therefore B.Instead C.Also D.Still ·10,A.talk about B.pick out C.wait for D.think about 第二部分阅读理解供15小题：每小题2分，满分30分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。并在智 题卡上将该项涂黑。 A STUDY THE DIFFERENT SLEEP PATTERNS ()OF CHINESE PEOPLE 平江初三英语第1页共8页 Sleeping well is important for keeping the best body Rocommon起od sloop timos for dHferont ego groupo function().However,a new report said that on People aged average Chinese peopie experience poor slcep quality. 14-17 People aged Steoping avereges for Chinose peoplo 1864 亚疾 How long:6.75 hours a0ove6ag8原 People aged When to sleep:12:01 am operted aleop prob奶aa How often of awakening:1.4 times 19% Average sleep score:75 points Botitinsa among dlfferent generadions 1102pm 27m 1止44pm 1217am 1233am 59% 翻 22% EG Bom before 图No sleep problems 19705 Bornin Bom in Bomin Bomn after May have irsomnia(失眼) 1970s 19003 1990s 2000 Have insomnia 11.How long are people aged 70 advised to sleep according to the material? A.7-8 hours. B.8-10 hours. C.7-9 hours. D.8-9 hours. 12.What can we know from the material? A.People bom in 2002 often sleep before midnight B.People bom in the 1970s should have the most sleep time. C.The sleep quality of many Chinese people needs improving. D.Over 20 per cent of the people tested do not have sleep problems. 13.In which part of a newspaper can we find the material? A ENVIRONMENT B.HEALTH C.SCIENCE D.FASHION B As the bell rang,Viola looked up at Abbey,Max,and Ling,her three best friends who were just as silent as she was.Normally they'd be talking and laughing as they packed their school bags and went toward the bus, but not today.The school day had started out so well.How had it ended so badly?How had their argument even begun? Viola got on the school bus in a mood.She watched the raindrops stick to the bus window,thinking of the day's events.It had all started when Miss Wallace announced that everyone would be putting on skits(滑稽短剧)about insects.Viola was excited at first,thinking how much fun it would be.She and her three best friends had been put in the same group-what luck!They were required to do a skit about harvester ants and how an ant colony works. Quickly putting their desks together that morning,they got to work. "We could each be an ant in the colony,"suggested Abbey. "I can write our lines,"offered Max. "Whoever plays the queen should have the most lines,"said Abbey. "Who gets to be the queen ant?"asked Ling,looking at everyone. "Well,"said Abbey,"it was my idea,so I should be the queen." "But I've been in the most plays,"said Ling."So I should be the queen." "Why do you get to write the play?"asked Viola,suddenly looking angrily at Max."You know I'm the one who likes to write!" Max replied unhappily,"Well,I'm a boy.I don't want to be the queen ant,so I should get to write the play." "It's not our fault (you're a boy,"said Abbey impatiently.Then she shouted at Ling. "And just because you've been in the most plays doesn't mean you should be the queen.That's unfair!" 平江初三英语第2页共8页 The argument got worse.As their voices grow louder,Miss Wallace came over and talked to them about the importance of collaborating with one another. Collaboration,thougbt Viola,studying a wet leaf that had stuck to the bus window.How was that even possible now?She looked back.Abbey.Max,and Ling all sat in silence,looking out of their windows like'she had been.How could she and her friends get along if they weren't even speaking to one another? -From The Argument by Hilary Wagner 14.Which word can be best filled in the blank in Paragraph 2? A.cheerful. B.happy. C.angry D.blue. 15.When did Viola and her friend start to argue? A.Before the class events were announced by Miss Wallace. B.When they were discussing how to do the skit about ants. C.As the class performed the skits in the ftont of the classroom. D.After they got on the school bus and sat by the window' 16.What would most probably happen in the next chapter? A.Viola fought with her best friends on the bus B.What the teacher did with the argument. C.How the four friends slowly broke the jce. D.The four friends'skit was put on successfully. On arriving at the Indian village of Goratalai,Rajendra Singh was greeted by a group of about 50 people.He smiled and oke to the villagers: "How many families do you have?" "Seventy." "It's been four years without much rain,"said a woman."And we don't have a proper dam to catch the water." "Do you have any places where a dam could go?"asked Singh. t"Yes,two places.” "Will the whole village be willing to work there?" "Yes,"they all replied together. "I would like to help you,"Singh told them,"but the work has to be done by you.You will have to provide one-third of the project through your labor(),and the remaining two-thirds I will fix up.” The villagers cheered,the women started to sing,and the group hiked to a place in the nearby rocky hills.Singh examined the area,and after a few minutes announced,"This is an ideal site."His organization would provide the engineering advice and materials;the villagers would provide the work.The 30-foot-bigh earthen dam,known as a johad,could be finished in three months,before the start of the rainy season.If there was plenty of rain,the dam would not only provide water for drinking and agriculture,but would also refill dry wells."You will not see the results immediately.But soon the dam will begin to raise the water level in your wells," Singh told the villagers. Soon Singh was gone,heading to a nearby village that had also asked.for help to build a johad.In recent years,Singh's johads have developed all over India-around 4,500 dams in about 1,000 villages,all built using local labor and native materals.His movement has caught on,he says,because it puts control over water in the hands of villagers."If they feel a johad is their own,they will protect it,”said Singh.“This is a very green,self-reliant(自立的)system.I can say confidently that if we can manage rain in India in traditional ways,there will be enough water for our growing population." 17.Which of the following is a dam? B. 平江初三英语第3页共8页 18.What is Rejendra Singh's solution to water shortages in India? A.To improve the quality of wells. B.To collect plenty of groundwater. C.To build more dams in villages. D.To protect the polluted rivers. 19.Who completed the johad project in the village of Goratalai? A.Singh himself. B.'The villagers themselves. C.Singh's organization. D.The villagers and Singh. 20.What is the main idea of the text? A.It reports a traditional event from the past. B.It describes a hero in a thirsty land. C.It tells a story about a rocky mountain. D.It provides a green solution to pollution. 0 For lots of kids.toddlerbood (is an important time for friendship.Studies show that the earlier kids learn to form positive relationships,the better they are at getting along with others as teenagers and adukts.Playing together also helps these kids practice social behayiors, such as kindness,sharing and cooperation ) Even so,how quickly your child develops into a social creatrre may also depend on his personality.Some toddlers are very social,but others are shy.Additionally,the way that toddlers show that they like other children is quite different from what adults think of as expressions of friendship.Research at Ohio State University in Columbus found that a toddler's way of saying "I like you"during play is likely to come in the form of copying a friend's behavior. This seemingly unusual way of showing fondness can result in unpleasant behavior. Although they like a.playmate,they may still grab his toys,refuse to share and get bossy.But experts say that this is a normal and necessary part of friendship for kids this age.Through play experiences,toddlers leam social rules.That's why it's so important for you parents to take an active role in your toddler's social encounters(社会交往)by setting limits and offering frequent reminders of what they are.When you set these guidelines,explain the reasons behind them. Begin by helping your child learn sympathy ()(Ben is crying.What's making him so sad?)and then suggest how he could resolve the problem.Maybe he would feel better if you let him play the ball.)When your child shares or shows empathy (toward a friend, praise him.[Ben stopped crving!You made him feel better.) Another way to encourage healthy social interaction is by encouraging kids to use words- not fists-to express how they feel.It's also important to be mindful of how your child's personality affects playtime when they are refreshed. 1.Who is this text for? A.Teachers. B.Kids. C.Teenagers. D.Parents. 22.Why do toddlers copy their playmates behavior when they play together? A.Because they are interested in acting. B.Because they are shy with the strangers. C.Because they are fond of their playmates. D.Because they are tired of playing games. 23.What does the writer suggest parents do for their kids? A.Design games for them. B.Find them suitable playmates. C.Play together with them. D.Help them understand social rules. 平江初三英语第4页共8页 24.What is the function (of the underlined sentences in Paragrapb 4? A.Giving examples. B.Explaining ideas. C.Providing details D.Making comparisons. 25.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.How to Communicate with Your Kid B.How to Be a Role Model for Kids C How Your Baby Learns to Love D.How Children Get Used to Changes 三、信息还原共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 诗认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项 途黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Importance of Writing and Calligraphy(书法)知Chinese Culture Throughout its long history.writing has been a big deal in China.Since the earliest dynastics,the skills of reading and writing have been highly respected.In fact,they form an important part of the Chinese art world.26And though this art foum dates back thousands of years,it is still very popular today. 27 The answer most likely lies way back in the Shang Dynasty (about 1600-1046 BC).That's when characters were first used in religious (events.This practice showed a spiritual part which gave writing power in the eyes of common people. Calligrapby spread during the Han Dynasty,when the necessary tools and materials were more easily got.28Early ink was made by burning pinewood and mixing it with water.Early forms of paper were invented around AD105.Finally,there was inkstone,a smooth piece of stone used for mixing ink.29 Calligraphy has been popular in China for thousands of years.Some say that it's an even higher art form than painting.Though foreigners may not always get it,there's something truly special about calligraphy.Every written character has a strict stroke()order.When viewing the results,you can experience every stroke of the artist's brush.This allows for a close connection between artists and viewers.30 Luckily,this ancient art is still widely practiced today.So what are you waiting for?Get out there and find yourself a teacher! A.When did people start to practice'writing skills? B.Calligraphy is something that's bestexperienced by doing. C. How did writing become so important in Chinese culture? D.First,there was the brush,made from bamboo and animal hair. E. Calligraphy is something that's best experienced by watching. F.Calligraphy,the art of writing with a brush,is almost as old as writing itself. G.Together,these tools were known as the"four treasures of study"in ancient China. 第11卷（主观题，共55分） 四、词汇检测共13小题；每小题1分，满分13分) 第一节根据下列句子所给注释、首字母或通过上下文，在答题卡标有题号的横馄上，写出空 缺处各单词的正确形式。每空只写一词。 31.Some museums are only open on (某些)days. 32.He is so clever that he can get the. (文章)main ideas at once after reading them. 平江初三英语第5页共8页 33.Despite the cballenges of aging,be remained active and fit in his (四十).thanks to a regular exercise routine and a healthy diet. 34.It was so cold in the woods that the hunters had the fire b all night long. 35.The resteurant serves delicious food,e_ for the fish which is overcooked. 36.-How about camping,just for a change? -OK,w_ you want. 37.Thirty by six is five. 38.-How's Toby's adventure in Africa?How many foreign countries did be visit in all? -As far as I know,he visited eight places (away from one's own country) 第二节请认真阅读下面短文，选择适当单词或短语，在惯线上填入其正确形式。每个单词或 短语仅用一次。 t different understand like ·such as Many people say dolphins are intelligent.They seem to be able to think,understand,and leam things quickly.But are they as smart as humans,or are they more like cats and dogs? Dolphins use their brains quite 39 _from the way people do.But scientists say dolphins and humans are 40 _in some ways.How? Like humans.ever dolnhin has its own "name The neme is a eneial whietle Fach doinhin chooses a whistle for usually by its first birthday.Dolphins are like people in other ways, too.They"talk"to each other about a lot of things-42 _:their age,their feelings,and possible danger.They also use a system of sounds and body language.to communicate.43 dolphin conversation is not easy for humans.No one"speaks dolphin"yet,but some scientists are trying to leam 五、短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下面短文，在答题卡上填)一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently AI-generated content (win)big in the world of books.Japanese author Rie Kudan won the Akutagawa Prize for her work The Tokyo Tower of Sympathy with the help of Chat GPT. The story centers around architect.She creates a comfortable prison.But she feels bad about a society that is too good to criminals. Kudan said in public that"around 5 percent of the 46 (book) text was taken directly from AI,"reported Kyodo News. This is not the (one)time that works created with AI have won prizes.In October 2023,The Land of Machine Memories won second prize at a fiction competition in China. The fiction was all created by AI with the prompts given by Shen Yang,teaches at Tsinghua University. will more and more literary works be created by AI?50(discuss)are still ongoing.Japanese literary critic Akira Okawada told Tyodo News that it is difficult for AI to create deep works_51_ethical(伦理的)themes.. However,Chinese writer Luo Ping thinks AI puts humans in more (heat) competition "With the help of technology,the starting point of human thinking will only grow (high),"Luo told Hongxing News. 平江初三英语第6页共8页 ]think this is only the beginning for Al in creating litereture,"Chinese writer Fu Changy told news site Guancha."We will wait and sce how the futwe goes." 44 45 46 47. 48 49. 50. 51 52 53. 六、阅读表达（共3小题；54题2分，55题2分，56题3分，满分7分） 请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡上标有题号的横线上。 Lily was a cheerful girl.She always had a big smile on her face.One day,she noticed an old man named Grumble sitting beside a river.The old man looked sad.Lily wanted to make him smile,so she walked up to him with a friendly greeting."Good moming,Mr Grumble!Why the long face?"she asked. Grumble said,"What's there to be happy about,young one?Life is full of troubles."Lily laughed and replied,"Troubles are like big and scary thunderclouds,Mr Grumble:But just like clouds,they pass,making way for the sun to shine again.You should try looking on the bright side!" Lily made a bet with Grumble,saying,"I bet I can make you smile by the end of the day." Grumble challenged her,"You're welcome to try,but it won't be easy." For the rest of the day,Lily did all kinds of funny and silly things to make Gruaible iaugh. She told jokes,sang like nobody was watching,and even made faces.However,Grumble was still unhappy.As the sun began to set,Lily decided to give it one last try.She took a deep breath and broke into a joyous dance. Surprisingly,Grumble couldn't help it.He let out a chuckle,and then another.Before he knew it,he was laughing heartily,his sadness giving way to happiness.Lily had won the contest, but more importantly,she showed Grumble that becoming cheerful was not difficult. Happiness is a choice,and we can find it when we choose to see the brighter side of life. 54.Why did Lily compare troubles to thunderclouds? 55.What things did Lily do to make Grumble become happy? 56.What can you get from the story?If you are unhappy.what will you do to cheer yourself up? 七、书面表达（满分25分） 57.满根据漫画，展开合理想象，以A Perfect Photo为标题写一则英文小故及其蕴含的 高恋。 平江初三英语第7页共8页 I'n just too big ycu9uy3蒲look really small in the photo with me. Lot's try it the other woy. 一a里 ⊙thuw hon le网 注意事项： (1)词数100左右，故邵开头己给出，不计入总词数： (2)文中不很出现与考生相头的真实校名和姓名等信息： (③)照抄阅读语篇不得分， 参考词汇：调，盟排rearrange() A Perfect Photo One day,an clephant,a crocodile (and a rabbit went to their friend's party.Before leaving,they wanted to take a photo of themselves. 平江初三英语第8页共8页