四川省成都市石室天府中学梧桐学院2024-2025学年上学期九年级期中英语试题

石室天府中学梧桐学院2024—2025学年度上期初三年级半期考试 英语试卷 命题人：王欢 审题人：刘吉 （满分:150分，考试时间:120分钟） 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Which place is the man looking for? A. A drugstore. B. A bookstore. C. A bank. 2. When will the concert start? A. 6:00. B. 7:00. C. 8:00. 3. Why doesn’t the woman like the subway? A. The prices are too high. B. There are too many people. C. It doesn’t stop near her office. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Holiday plans. B. Cultural traditions. C. The size of their families. 5. What is the weather like now? A. Wet and rainy. B. Foggy and windy. C. Sunny and warm. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What surprised the woman? A. The man did well in the interview. B. The man will know the result very soon. C. They won’t make a decision until next Friday. 7. How does the man sound? A. Disappointed. B. Uncertain. C. Confident. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What did the woman say about the handbag? A. It cost her fifty dollars. B. She paid full price for it last month. C. She left it somewhere on the fifth floor. 9. What was one of the items in the woman’s handbag? A. Her passport. B. Her car keys. C. 300 dollars cash. 10. What did the woman want to buy after she left the cafe? A. Something to eat. B. Something to read. C. Something to listen to. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What’s the discounted price of the blouse? A. $58. B. $54. C. $50. 12. What does the man say about the blouses on the Internet? A. They are cheaper. B. They are out of style. C. The quality is not as good. 13. Why does the man agree to sell the blouse for $47? A. He is in a hurry. B. Something is wrong with it. C. The woman is a regular customer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What’s the relationship between the man and the woman? A. They are relatives. B. They are neighbors. C. They are husband and wife. 15. What can be seen at the moment in the man’s garden? A. Beans and potatoes. B. Potatoes and onions. C. Apples and tomatoes. 16. Which season is it now? A. Winter. B. Autumn. C. Spring. 17. What does the man say about his wife? A. She loved to garden. B. She made great apple pies. C. Her favorite food was green vegetables. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who might the woman be? A. A TV hostess. B. A news broadcaster. C. The hostess of a cultural activity. 19. What did Daniel Robinson do at the age of 10? A. He wrote his own music. B. He started learning the piano. C. He joined the Julliard School. 20. What will Daniel Robinson do? A. Give a speech. B. Give a concert. C. Sign some books. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。 A Bring It On: The Musical Bitingly relevant and inspired by the hit film of the same name, Bring It On takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, forgiveness and self-definition. Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty, music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, and music supervision by Tony and Grammy Award winner Alex Lacamoire. The production is directed and staged by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler. It was proposed as a candidate for the Tony Award for Best Musical. Campbell, the main character, is a cheer-leading star at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most joyful — she’s been named captain of the team! However, an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring Jackson High School. Despite challenges, Campbell befriends the school’s dance crew. Together with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, they form a powerful team for the ultimate competition — the National Championships. The show’s name alone will fill the seats, and audience’s word of mouth will pack the house. With a colorful variety of characters and an exciting fresh sound, Bring It On is sure to be everything that you hoped for. 21．Who wrote the story that Bring It On is based on? A．Lin-Manuel Miranda. B．Jeff Whitty C．Andy Blankenbuehler. D．Alex Lacamoire. 22．What can we learn about The Musical Bring It On? A．Campbell met great difficulties at first in her new school. B．It won the Tony Award for Best Musical for its creativity. C．Campbell changed her school to be the captain of the team. D．It was adapted from a movie focusing on a complex journey. 23．What is the text? A．A short story. B．An introduction to a theater. C．A film review. D．An advertisement of a play. B Given the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives, we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future, and this is where AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution (变革). In the wrong hands, such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code (代码) that powers AI but, thankfully, Campbell has more than two decades’ professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI. As we soon come to learn from AI by Design, AI is already super-smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of “narrow-AI” to Artificial General Intelligence. From there, Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now — several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence, or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse. Campbell’s point is to wake up those responsible for AI—the technology companies and world leaders—so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a “tipping point” in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with AI to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall. AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it. 24．What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．If read by someone poorly educated. B．If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned. C．If translated by someone unacademic. D．If written by someone less competent. 25．What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text? A．It is packed with complex codes. B．It adopts a down-to-earth writing style. C．It provides step-by-step instructions. D．It is intended for AI professionals. 26．What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development? A．Observe existing regulations on it. B．Reconsider expert opinions about it. C．Make joint efforts to keep it under control. D．Learn from prior experience to slow it down. 27．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To recommend a book on AI. B．To give a brief account of AI history. C．To clarify the definition of AI. D．To honor an outstanding AI expert. C Sixteen miles off the coast of northern Scotland, the future of green energy is taking shape. The five giant turbines (涡轮机) of the Hywind Scotland wind farm look much like any other off-shore wind project, except one major difference — they’re floating（漂浮的）. While traditional offshore turbines sit on metal and concrete towers fixed into the seabed, Hywind’s turbines rest on floating frames that move up and down with the waves. It proves to be an important development as the world struggles to meet the net zero carbon emission (排放) targets set in the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. To cut those emissions, green electricity will need to be at the main source of global energy, according to the International Energy Agency. It says that by 2040, half of the world’s energy needs will have to be met by electricity produced in a net zero way. Projects like Hywind’s floating wind farm offer a picture of what the future could look like. The reasons for this can be listed as follows. Firstly, unlike fixed units, floating turbines can operate in deep waters far from the shoreline, where winds tend to be stronger. Secondly, it can serve offshore areas that are too deep for bottom-fixed turbines. “In places like Korea, Japan and California, you can only manage a certain amount of offshore wind, or maybe even none at all, so floating turbines are the only option in the longer term,” explains Henrik Steisdal, a Danish inventor at the forefront of floating wind innovation. While floating turbines overcome some of the problems that make offshore wind farms in deep waters impossible, there are still challenges that have to be overcome. There are some concerns about what effect floating wind turbines might have on the sea environment. The price of floating wind projects is also still high — almost twice as much as that of the bottom-fixed offshore ones. Another problem is how to avoid the risk of a system breakdown when the wind is blowing too hard. 28. What do the Hywind’s turbines and the traditional turbines have in common? A. They are fixed. B. They use wind. C. They are floating. D. They use waves. 29. What’s NOT the reason for building floating turbines? A. It offers a picture of the future. B. Winds are stronger in deep waters. C. It helps meet the net zero carbon emission targets. D. It is difficult to fix turbines in deep offshore areas. 30. What will possibly be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Solutions to the problems. B. Functions of the wind power. C. Advantages of the floating project. D. Opinions on the floating turbines. 31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Wind Projects — a Greener World B. Wind Projects — a Practical Solution C. Floating Turbines — a Choice for the Future D. Floating Turbines — a More Efficient World D The benefits of regular exercise are well documented but there’s a new bonus(红利) to add to the ever-growing list. New researchers found that middle-aged women who were physically fit could be nearly 90 percent less likely to develop dementia(痴呆) in later life, and as they did, it came on a decade later than less sporty women. Lead researcher Dr. Helena Horder, a professor of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said: “These findings are exciting because it’s possible that improving people’s cardiovascular(心血管的) fitness in middle age could delay or even prevent them from developing dementia. ” For the study, 191 women with an average age of 50 took a bicycle exercise test until they were exhausted to measure their peak(最大值的) cardiovascular capacity. The average peak workload was measured at 103 watts. A total of 40 women met the criteria for a high fitness level, or 120 watts or higher. A total of 92 women were in the medium fitness category; and 59 women were in the low fitness category, defined as a peak workload of 80 watts or less, or having their exercise tests stopped because of high blood pressure, chest pain or other cardiovascular problems. These women were then tested for dementia six times over the following four decades. During that time, 44 of the women developed dementia. Five percent of the highly fit women developed dementia, compared to 25 percent of the women with medium fitness and 32 percent of the women with low fitness. “However, this study does not show cause and effect between cardiovascular fitness and dementia, it only shows an association. More research is needed to see if improved fitness could have a positive effect on the risk of dementia and also to look at when during a lifetime a high fitness level is most important.” She also admitted that a relatively small number of women were studied, all of whom were form Sweden, so the results might not be applicable to other groups. 32．What is on the ever-growing list mentioned in the first paragraph? A．Positive effects of doing exercises. B．Exercises suitable for the middle-aged. C．Experimental studies on diseases. D．Advantages of sporty woman over man 33．Why did the researchers ask the women to do bicycle exercise? A．To predict their maximum heart rate. B．To assess their cardiovascular capacity C．To change their habits of working out D．To detect their potential health problems 34．What do we know about Dr Horder's study? A．It aimed to find a cure for dementia. B．Data collection was a lengthy process. C．Some participants withdrew from it. D．The results were far from satisfactory. 35．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．More Women Are Exercising to Prevent Dementia B．Middle-Aged Women Need to Do More Exercise C. Fit Middle-Aged Women Are Less Likely to Develop Dementia D．Biking Improves Women's Cardiovascular Fitness 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible. Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. 36 But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance. Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. 37 Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals. Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. 38 In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold. Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. 39 Note: The times listed on the timetables are departure times, not arrival times. Have fun. 40 Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600 (the number of seconds in an hour) by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile (the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph. A．Train trips aren’t for impatient types. B．You’ll have views from both sides of the train. C．The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control. D．That’s particularly true during busy summer months. E．You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one. F．Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom. G．He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Ten years ago when I was diagnosed with a serious illness, my first thought was, “Why me?” And this thought ___41___ me throughout my journey. It wasn’t until I was ___42___ enough to look back that I realized how much of my life was ___43___ by my illness not in a bad way. Being ___44___ for our past experiences and ___45___ can be a hard thing to do. We sometimes wish events in our past could be ___46___ so we could start a new life. But without these events, we wouldn’t learn, change and grow. The day I ___47___ this was volunteering with my boyfriend. A friend’s wife came up to me and asked me how school was, ___48___ I said I didn’t like it that much. She then ___49___ by saying, “Well, if you hadn’t gone, you wouldn’t have met him,” and pointed at my ____50____ . This really opened my eyes, and after I left I started seeing everything in my life in this ____51____. If I hadn’t gone to that school, I would never have met my future husband. If I hadn’t battled ____52____ the illness, I wouldn’t have found my true ____53____. At first I didn’t see how my illness could have ever been a blessing. But when I looked at it as an experience for me, I started to see that I had a lot to be grateful for. I grew closer to my mother while ____54____. I gained knowledge about myself that I could ____55____ gain through struggle, and learned how to take care of my wants and needs in a way that made me happy. 41. A. injured B. followed C. delivered D. struck 42. A. well B. brave C. scared D. ill 43. A. widened B. lengthened C. shaped D. unified 44. A. mindful B. thankful C. hopeful D. cheerful 45. A. stories B. replies C. rewards D. struggles 46. A. ruined B. caught C. swept D. taught 47. A. recalled B. reminded C. removed D. realized 48. A. but B. and C. so D. for 49. A. responded B. collected C. refused D. lectured 50. A. boyfriend B. girlfriend C. husband D. teacher 51. A. way B. system C. regard D. case 52. A. through B. for C. within D. against 53. A. hope B. self C. relief D. friend 54. A. living B. losing C. recovering D. searching 55. A. never B. already C. only D. also 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In an age of rapidly growing urbanization, rooftop farming has emerged(出现) as a sustainable response 56 the challenge of creating green space in cities. This innovative practice transforms rooftops into mini farms, where vegetables, fruits, and even flowers 57 (plant), providing local residents with fresh produce and adding a touch of nature to urban environments. Rooftop farming, also 58 (refer) to as vertical agriculture, is more than just a trend; it’s a step towards environmental conservation. Green roofs with vegetation help to absorb sunlight and release moisture(水汽), cooling the air and reducing the demand for air conditioning, 59 in turn lessens energy 60 (consume) and carbon emission. Meanwhile, rooftop farms serve as educational platforms, 61 (teach) city dwellers about sustainable agriculture practices and the importance of 62 (local) sourced food. As urban populations continue to grow, rooftop farming fosters community engagement 63 promotes healthier lifestyles by providing access to fresh and organic produce. When we look towards 64 future where environmental awareness and sustainable practices become increasingly vital, rooftop farming stands as a testament(证明) to our ability to cultivate more than just food—we cultivate hope for a 65 (green) and more resilient world. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第1节 单词拼写 （共25小题，每小题1分，共25分） 根据括号内词汇或首字母提示，写出正确的单词形式。每空最多不超过三个单词，在答题卡上作答。 66. It’s his first time to earn such kind of 　　　　　　(recognise), which was totally out of his expectation.  67. The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of s　　　　　　 . 68. His 　　　　　　(apply) for membership of the organization was turned down again. 69. The museum exhibited a 　　　　　　(vary) collection of artworks from different time periods and cultures. 70. It is important to have routines and timetables, as they can help us stay 　　　　　　(organize). 71. When giving a 　　　　　　(describe), you should give a lot of details, so that your meaning will be easier to understand. 72. Space 　　　　　　(explore) has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.  73. As a policeman, it’s the third time that he _____________(investigate) the possible links between the murders. 74. You’d better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future　　　　　　　　(refer).  75. I’m taking a course that should help me 　　　　　　(sharp) my computer skills.  76. We should be aware that we can’t make a decision 　　　　　　(base) on guesswork. 77. The building looked as　　　　　　　(impress) in actuality as it did in photographs.   78. The students are looking forward to the coming sports meeting with (eager). 79. His work provided him with many o　　　　　 　 to learn about diverse（多样的）cultures.   80. Keep food in glass jars, and you can make all the food in your kitchen (vision) and easily remembered. 81. Jack sat under a tree with a 　　　 (confuse) look on his face, wondering what to do next. 82. The language was completely u　　　　 　　 to me. I have never heard it spoken. 83. Now that he’s been off sick all week, he’s  (like) to attend the meeting. 84. Many students have trouble ________ (get) used to new environment at senior high. 85. At first s ________, Chengdu is a beautiful city. When you stay longer, you will find it much more than beautiful. 86. He cleaned and______ (wind) up the old-fashioned clock before going to bed. 87. A friendly conversation became a heated______ (argue) when they couldn’t agree with each other. 88. That valuable piece of art the museum looked forward to ______ (arrive) yesterday and everyone was astonished by its beauty. 89. Can you give advice to senior one students ________ how to learn English in an effective and efficient way on Orientation Day?（单句语法填空） 90. It can be confusing to come across sentences in ________ the same words have got different meanings. （ 单句语法填空） 第2节 书面表达 （满分15分） 假定你是李华。你的英国朋友Jim来信向你咨询有无必要学习中文及怎样才能学好中文。请写封回信。内容包括： 1. 学好汉语的重要性及理由；2. 学好汉语的方法；3. 鼓励学好汉语。 注意：1.词数120词左右； 2.可适当添加内容，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua ( 8 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$