福建省厦门市湖里区厦门外国语学校湖里分校2024-2025学年九年级上学期11月期中考试英语试题

厦门外国语学校湖里分校2024~2025学年第一学期 九年级期中考试英语试卷 (考试时间120分钟；满分150分) I.听力（共三节，20小题；每小题15分，满分30分） 第一节听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的A、B、C三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的项。 (每个句子读两遍) P B 0 B B 5 B 听下面七段对话，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案。（读两遍） 听第1段对话，回答第6题。 6.Which is from Gina? A.The handbag. B.The cup. C.The watch. 听第2段对话，回答第7题。 7.How will they go to the Forest Park? A.By car. B.By bus. C.By taxi. 听第3段对话，回答第8题。 8.What does the boy most probably want to be? A.A teacher. B.An inventor. C.A doctor. 听第4段对话，回答第9题。 9.How many members are there in the girl's family? A.24. B.26. C.28. 听第5段对话，回答第10、11题。 10 Where did Grandpa Li work in 2000? A.In the city center. B.In a post office. C.In a steel factory. 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第1页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷 11.What does he often do in his free time at present? A.He goes fishing. B.He plays chess. C.He takes a walk. 听第6段对话，回答第12、13题。 12.What day is it today? A.It's Friday. B.It's Saturday. C.It's Sunday. 13.What is the boy reading now? A.A story about the train B.A report about the hospital. C.An ad of the restaurant. 听第7段对话，回答第14、15题。 14.What time did Bob get home last night? A.At 9:30 pm. B.At 9:40 pm. C.At 10:10 pm. 15.What is Bob going to do this afternoon? A.Do a part-time job. B.Go skating. C.Go to a party. 第三节听下面短文，根据你所听到的内容，完成以下表格，每空填一词。 (短文读三遍) A new course For whom Children under 16. *Introduce some great people and their 17. What to teach *Teach children how to make something 18. by hand. Why to take it To 19 children's necessary skills. *1,100 yuan for twelve lessons. How much *Take the course more cheaply by deciding on it by this 20. Ⅱ.选择填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。 21.The 15-year-old boy plays active part in after-school activities. A.the B.a C.an 2.-How did you improve your spoken English? joining an English club A.In B.By C.With 23.We should work hard as a team, we won't have any chance to win the game. A.or B.but C.and 24.Look at the building over there!I to school there,but now it's a factory. A.used to go B.was used to go C.was used to going 25.-Chang'e-6 brought back nearly 2 kilograms of samples from the far side of the moon. exciting news!We're one step closer to the moon. 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第2页共10页) 蜜蜂试卷 A.How B.What an C.What 26.The local library often holds activities to spread among children about science and technology. A.attention B.knowledge C.direction 27.-I found it hard to improve English in a short time. -Be Rome wasn't built in a day. A.active B.patient C.quiet 28.From smart home device (to online customer support,AI is used in our daily lives. A.wisely B.widely C.exactly 29.Problem-Based Learning encourages students the drivers of their learning process. A.become B.becoming C.to become 30.I really need to take more exercise because I've a lot of weight recently. A.put away B.put on C.put off 31.It's natural for teenagers to feel stressed Remember to share your worries with your parents. A.from time to time B.at the same time C.on time 32.Most of the world's Christmas products in Yiwu,Zhejiang. A.produce B.produces C.are produced 33.The little boy his eyes out after he dropped his ice cream on the ground. A.cries B.cried C.is crying 34.-"Every dog is a lion at home"is an English expression.Do you know 2 -Sure.It means people can act more bravely or confidently when they are in their own space. A.what it means B.what does it mean C.how it is used 35.-I failed the driving test. It's not the end of the world.Just try again. A.Cheer up B.Good luck C.Take care Ⅲ皿.完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最 佳答案。 Chinese medicine,also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM),has been practiced for thousands of years in China.TCM is really magic to me.My interest in it came from my 36.Five years ago,I often had headaches.My head hurt a lot and my life was seriously influenced.For this reason,I 37many different ways.However,none of them 38 well.Luckily,I met with a doctor of TCM during my trip to Xiamen,Fujian Province in China.He advised me to take some Chinese medicine.So I did.To my surprise, 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第3页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷 my39 was gone within a week. Later,I found that TCM could be of great help to some 40,especially sleeping problems or physical pains,which last for a long time.The 41 ways in TCM also took my wife's interest.With her42,I'm running a website to introduce TCM.It includes herbal medicine,acupuncture,massage(Tui Na),exercise(Qigong and Tai Chi)and so on.It helps me have a deeper understanding of the human body and mind.And I want to help people understand that if they have some43 problems,they can try TCM. All these experiences with TCM led me to 44 ancient Chinese philosophy )because many of TCM ideas,such as yin and yang,and gi,were 45 inspired (by it.Since then,I have stepped onto the road to learning about Chinese culture. 36.A.habit B.education C.experience 37.A.reported B tried C.kept 38.A.worked B.started C.failed 39.A.wealth B.courage C pain 40 A.illnesses B.hobbies C.projects 41.A.expensive B.helpful C.social 42.A.check B.worry C support 43.A.health B.food C.family 44.A.drop B.write C.study 45.A.directly B.wisely C.slowly V.阅读理解（共两节，25小题；满分45分） 第一节阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分） A Zenghouyi Chime Bells 3.35m 748m "ttHYTTTTi 2.73m 2.65m Location:Tomb of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State(曾侯乙墓)，Suizhou,.Hubei Province Year:1978 Facts The full set includes sixty-four chime bells and one Bo Bell from King of Chu. The bells are divided into eight groups and placed in three rows. Many different skills were used to make the main body of the bells. On the surface of the bells,there are patterns of people,animals,dragons,flowers,and so 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第4页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷 on.There are also characters to tell the pronunciation of each bell. Each single bell can produce two different fones when it is hit from the front and the side. The Zenghouyi Chime Bells not only show the world the excellent bronze casting( skills of ancient Chinese people,but also show the high achievements of China's pre-Qin ritual and music civilization(礼乐文明). The set of bells is one of China's first-class cultural relics.In 2002,it was included in the first list of 64 cultural relics that are not allowed to be shown outside China. 46.From the picture,we can learn the of the Zenghouyi Chime Bells. A.material B.color C.weight D.size 47.The bells were discovered years ago. A.22 B.24 C.46 D.64 48.What can we learn about the Zenghouyi Chime Bells? A.There are 64 bells in all. B.The bells are in 3 groups. r The characters on the bells tell us more about them. D The larger the bell is,the more tones it can make. 49.What's the missing word in_▲_？ A.Importance. B.Popularity. C.Discussion. D.Development. 50.Where can we most probably find the reading? A.In a storybook. B.In a culture magazine. C.In a science report. D.In a physics textbook. B Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your stomach when you're nervous or excited?This is because there is a close connection between your gut (and your brain.You have around 200 types of microbes (in your gut.Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress."So,take care of your gut”a scientist says. 690 Stop anger with activities A new study aimed at 12,489 people has suggested that the key to reducing ()anger is not letting it out,but doing calming activities such as yoga.These activities could slow the heart rate ()However,scientists also find some ball games and team sports,which are fun or playful,could reduce anger. 569 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第5页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷 Show compassion Showing compassion means you understand others'feelings and treat them with kindness.Scientists have discovered when you show compassion,it helps to reduce stress.It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion,they want to do it too. 943 51.The best heading (for the first passage would be A Focus on your brain B.Problems with your stomach C.Look after your gut D Microbes in your body 32.What activities might reduce anger according to the new study? ①Crying. ②Basketball.. ③Cooking. ④Yoga A.①② B.③④ C①③ D.②④ 53.Scientists have discovered that showing compassion can A.develop your brain B.make people confident C.spread to others D.slow your heart rate 54.What do the three passages have in common? A.They help us make more friends. B.They can help us feel better. C.They are liked by 690 people. D.They teach us how to face stress. 55.In which part of the website can we read the news? A.People. B.Health. C.Food. D.Sports. Literacy(读写能力)，the ability of reading and writing,.doesn't come naturally to people.Although it takes some effort,eighty-six percent of the world's population have learned how to read and write,and the number has been increasing for centuries. Literacy makes it possible for us to travel around the world filled with books,websites,text messages,road signs,and more.But the world of information is changing.Why send a long letter or text when you can share photos or videos instead?Why learn from a book when you can learn from a video?Why read magazines when you can listen to podcasts(播客)？ Could people join today's world without the abilities of reading or writing? Most of our devices (now talk to us and take spoken orders.Smart cars ask for where you go and then give directions.Smart virtual assistants,like Siri,listen for requests to report the weather,play a song and much more.Some apps can also read text aloud or tumn speech into text.These devices aren't perfect,and the apps still make silly mistakes.But they're getting better and better.So it's possible to imagine a future world where we can easily communicate with these devices. But reading and writing are powerful tools.For one,most people read faster than they 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第6页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷 speak.A podcaster speaks at around 150 to 160 words each minute,while a strong reader can look through a text at 300 to 400 words each minute.That's twice as fast!Research has also found that when people read,they can remember more information and stay more interested than when they listen.Learning to read also creates new connections in the brain.With the invention of reading,our brain has been changed,which developed the ways to think and changed the intellectual evolution(智力进化)of humans. What do you think?Do you hope people keep on reading and writing or will technology make literacy obsolete?What's your opinion? 56.From paragraph 1,we can know that A.what the literacy is B.how people like the literacy C.what challenge the literacy faces D.why people's literacy fails 57.Which of the following can be put in ★ A.It's still a dream. B.Technology makes it possible C.Scientists believe it difficult. D.Some people are not sure about that. 58.According to paragraph 4,we know that A.learning to read has good effects on our brains B.people can remember more and stay more interested when listening C.everyone reads faster than they speak D.a podcaster speaks faster than a strong reader 59.The underlined word"obsolete"in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to" A.useful B.impossible C.out of date D.out of reach 60.In the last paragraph,the writer asks three questions to make readers A.ask questions B.agree with the opinion C.learn from the experience D.express opinions D The Chinese video game "Black Myth:Wukong"has become a big hit.It sold more than 10 million copies in just three days after it came out on August 20. The game is based on the Chinese story Journey to the West.In the game,players play as the Destined One(天命人)-a monkey following in the footsteps of the Monkey King on a journey to find a true self. Many players,especially those from Western countries,find the game's story and characters hard to understand because it's so much about Chinese culture.To help,some Western fans have put in a lot of work.One fan even wrote a long summary of Sun Wukong's abilities in all 100 chapters of Journey to the West. "Black Myth:Wukong"received a lot of praise for being the first AAA game made in 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第7页共10页） 蜜蜂试港“ China,though it needs the huge investment(),lengthy production cycles,and expensive development costs.Unlike other Chinese mobile games that need constant( micropayments,this game requires only a one-time payment. By looking into the game and its background,Western players not only improved their gaming skills,but also grew to understand Sun Wukong and the story of Jourey to the West. "Global players will understand traditional Chinese culture while having fun,"according to Global Times. "Sun Wukong gives off a carefree,independent and responsible(有责任心的)nature.He is brave enough to say no to the power.He doesn't have to follow strict rules like 'with great power comes great responsibility.""said Patrick McCarthy from the US. Journey to the West tells an exciting story of a dangerous joumey and looks at different ideas,which has inspired a lot of stories across cultures.The book has been translated into many languages,showing its lasting popularity. 61.What do we know about the game? A The game is called Journey to the West. B.In the game,players play as a monkey. C.All players are from Western countries. D.It sold more than 20 million copies in three days. 62.Which of the following is NOT true about "Black Myth:Wukong"according to the passage? A.It has made Journey to the West very popular around the world. B.It is the first AAA game made in China. C.It needs huge investment and expensive development costs. D.It requires constant micropayments. 63.The underlined word“carefree'”probably means“ A.unworried B.unhappy C.impolite D.impatient 64.According to Patrick,what makes Sun Wukong different? A.He is careless. B.He is not dependent. C.He doesn't dare to say no to the power. D.He strictly follows rules. (5.What is the text mainly about? A.Culture in "Black Myth:Wukong". B.People's love for video games. C.Famous books about Chinese culture. D.Worldwide interest in "Black Myth:Wukong". 第二节阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项， 使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） E 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第8页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷 Living with Less These days,it seems that many people are trying to live more with less.They throw away all the less-used things,or some things that are not necessary.They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on the things that matter most.66 ★More free time The more things you own,67 Just keep the things you use or enjoy.You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you really want to do.Care for fewer things,and spend more time with friends and family. ★Money saved As you stop buying things you don't need,.your finances(经济状况)will be better.. 68 Learn to reward yourself with rich experiences. ★Changed values 69 You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness.True happiness comes from making memories with loved ones.Living simply lowers your stress,betters your health and allows you to find out what's important.Try to discover the peace and happiness this way of living can bring.Don't wait for a holiday to start living simply.Start today,70 A and you will find that less is more B.Here are some advantages of living simply C.Once you break the habit,your values will change D.the more time you will spend keeping them in order E.You can save some money and take a special trip instead V.情景交际（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 根据情景或图片提示，用得体的英语完成下列各题。 71.你苦恼于如何学习语法，你可以这么问班级里的学霸： 7 72.你想知道五月是否是去香港的好时候，可以这样说： I wonder to visit Hong Kong. 73.中山路上，游客问你哪里可以买到一些邮票，他可以这么问： Could you please tell me 74.你的朋友想知道你过去是不是戴眼镜，可以这样问： 75.你想表达这些硬币是银制的，你可以这么说： V1.看图写话（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据每小题所提供的图画情景和提示词，写出一个与图片情景相符的句子。 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第9页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷 76.invent,1927 77.how() 78.China,known ▣▣▣ 79.there,be 80.English,by VⅡ.短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要 求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 Chopsticks are a pair of narrow sticks that are used for eating East Asian food.They are81(see)as one of the symbols of China. And I know they are very 82(use)in eating different kinds of food. I first knew about them because83 a song under the same name.It was a strange word to me at first.-4(lucky),several months later,I went to a Chinese restaurant and used chopsticks there.You can't imagine how many 85(time)I dropped them during the dinner.Then I86(buy)a pair of chopsticks and practiced using them at home. Years later,I came to China and had dinner with some Chinese friends.It was 87 surprise for them that I could use chopsticks very well."88someone is interested in Chinese culture,he will surely learn how to use chopsticks."I joked with them. Now as one of the world powers,China has89 (ntluence)more places around the world.I am sure it will be very 90 /'pppjula(r)/for people from other countries to use chopsticks and learn about China. VⅡ.短文写作（满分15分） 越来越多的中国元素走向世界舞台，彰显了中国力量。中国元素包罗万象，从有形 的物质符号到无形的精神内容，如茶、风筝、剪纸.你心中的中国元素是什么？请以 “The Chinese element in my heart"为题，根据以下要点和要求，用英语写一篇短文。词数 80左右。 要点：1.你心中的中国元素是什么： 2.介绍这个中国元素及其意义。 注意事项：1.必须包含提示内容，可以适当发挥： 2.意思清楚，表达通顺，行文连贯，书写规范： 3.请勿在文中使用真实的姓名和校名。 厦外湖里分校九年级上英语期中试题（第10页共10页） 蜜蜂试卷