Unit5 单元测验-2024-2025学年江苏省常州市正衡中学九年级上册英语

2024-2025学年常州市正衡中学九年级上册英语第五单元测验 2024.11 一、听力（1*20） 二、单项选择（1*10） 1. --- It seems that Millie shows ________ interest in playing ________ piano. --- Exactly. Everyone says she has ________ gift for music. A. a; the; a B. an; the; a C. a; a; a D. an; the; the 2. Whether to continue writing diaries or not ________ a question for the girl on hard times. A. remained B. required C. reminded D. replied 3. When the typhoon arrived, it rained so ________ that people could ________ move in the rain. A. hard; hard B. hardly; hardly C. hardly; hard D. hard: hardly 4. We never doubt ________ this museum is worth ________. A. whether; visiting B. that; a visit C. whether; to visit D. that; to visit 5. It's a pity that I missed the fourth Tiangong Class! Could you tell me ________? A. how long did the class last B. which country are they from C. which channel was it covered live D. who was the teacher this time 6. --- ________ shall we go and play basketball? --- _________ my bike ________ tomorrow. A. When; Not until; will be repaired B. How long; Not until; is repaired C. when; Not until; is repaired D. How long; Until; will be repaired 7. --- How much difficulty did you have ________ out the maths problem? --- ________. It's quite easy. A. to work; Nothing B. to work; None C. working; None D. working; Nothing 8. --- Have you heard that our monitor got full marks in the exam? --- That's not really surprising. She is ________, you know. A. a dark horse B. a green hand C. an early bird D. a wet blanket 9. Tom jumped the ________ in his school, so the headmaster spoke ________ of him. A. most highly; high B. highest; high C. most highly; highly D. highest; highly 10. The old machines require ________, so you’d better have them _________. A. to repair; repaired B. repairing; repaired C. to be repaired; repair D. to repairing; repaired 11. --- I'm so thankful for your coming. I couldn’t finish the work without you. --- _______Team work makes perfect. A. I'm glad to see you! B. Don't worry! C. Don't mention it. D. Never mind! 三、完形填空（1*12） This Too Shall Pass (一切都会过去的) When my family moved to Ohio over the summer, I feared going to another new school and knowing no one because I was able to ___1___ what was coming. I had bright red hair and huge glasses. Besides, I was overweight and not very popular. ___2___ on the school bus that first day, I felt like all eyes on me. I could hear the words “She’s huge!”. Clearly, the kids on the bus had known each other well. I spent that first bus ___3___ in silence. The following day was even worse. I did not notice that a few boys had tied a rope across the aisle (通道) and then fell face first on the bus, ___4___ everything and I couldn’t help crying. While I was uneasily gathering my things, I could hear the laughter, and then the words “That felt like an earthquake!” Anyway, I ___5___ to find a seat. Looking out of the window, I held back the tears running out of my eyes. It was then ___6___ I went into myself. I began walking everywhere. I would walk through the woods behind our house. I would also walk to a church. I began ___7___ the afternoon school bus on purpose, walking home instead. Then, unexpectly, I started losing weight. And as I became satisfied with myself, I began ___8___. One of my newly-found friends also fought with her weight. She lived near my neighborhood so we would meet and ___9___ together. This became a daily activity with talking and laughing ___10___ the way—different from the lonely walks I had taken. While I would no longer want to experience that time of loneliness and sadness again, I am ___11___ I made it through. Whenever I am fighting with any other problem in life, I always remember the saying “This too shall pass.” If you can find a path with no obstacles (障碍), it probably doesn’t ___12___ anywhere. 1. A. expect B. except C. express D. explain 2. A. Get B. To get C. Got D. Getting 3. A. drive B. lift C. ride D. travel 4. A. throwing B. losing C. leaving D. dropping 5. A. decided B. remembered C. failed D. managed 6. A. when B. who C. that D. which 7. A. catching B. missing C. taking D. stopping 8. A. changes B. friends C. efforts D. decisions 9. A. run B. play C. chat D. walk 10. A. along B. across C. around D. above 11. A. excited B. worried C. proud D. pride 12. A. appear B. step C. lead D. stay 四、阅读理解（2*14） A With the rapid development of short videos, their widespread use has become a major trend. A recent study surveyed 1,557 Chinese people about their short video — watching habits. It found that people may be so immersed (沉迷的) in short videos that they cannot stop watching them. 1. How many people who are surveyed really enjoy watching short videos? A. About 132. B. About 539. C. About 827. D. About 1365. 2. How long do most people watch short videos at a time? A. Less than 1 hour. B. More than 1 hour. C. More than 3 hours. D. More than 5 hours. 3. In which kind of magazine may you read this article? A. Business. B. Science. C. Sports. D. Entertainment. B After nearly a decade of enduring the busy and noisy life in Las Vegas, Nevada, my family and I reached a decision to have a slower pace and adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. We collectively agreed that moving to the countryside would be the perfect solution. After some searching, we found a home in Yucca, Arizona, a small town with a population of less than 1,000 people. However, when I called to ask about the condition of the house, I was surprised to know that there was no electricity available in the area. Initially, I almost denied the idea of living here, but then I realized that it was an excellent opportunity to go green. After careful consideration, we decided to make an offer and moved in on Thanksgiving Day. In the beginning, we faced challenges as we remodeled (改造) the house and lived in our motor home. However, these frustrations just made us work harder. We gradually fixed the things and after 38 days, we were able to move into the house. Living off the grid (电线) has been a significant adjustment for us over the past four months, but it has also brought numerous benefits. One of the most educational lessons we have learned is teaching my kids the importance of conservation. They used to take water, power, and gas for granted, but now they understand the need to be mindful of their usage. We have made changes such as taking shorter showers, doing full loads of laundry, and turning off the water while brushing our teeth. Additionally, we have embraced other sustainable practices like recycling, growing our own organic vegetables, and re-purposing items instead of throwing them away. Overall, our decision to go off the grid has been incredibly positive for our family. We hope that even after our children move out, they will continue to keep the habits they have developed while living off the grid. 4. Why did the author and their family decide to move to the countryside? A. They wanted to experience a busy and chaotic lifestyle. B. They wanted to lead a green life. C. They wanted to live a life without electricity. D. They wanted to save money on housing. 5. What was the first reaction (反应) of the author when she learned that the house was no-electricity ? A. She had meant to reject the idea. B. She was excited about the opportunity to go green. C. She was unsure about whether to move or not. D. She was disappointed and continued searching for other options. 6. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Urban Family’s experience of living in the countryside. B. The trend — leading an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. C. How to adapt to a new environment. D. Urban Family’s transformative journey to a green life. C A special popular dance has attracted attention widely. There are two stories about the origin (起源) of “Subject Three”. One story connects the dance to a wedding in Wuzhou, where guests danced as part of the celebrations. The other story suggests Guangxi local people go through three tests in their life: singing folk songs (“Subject One”), slurping rice noodles (“Subject Two”), and dancing (“Subject Three”). ①______ Why has “Subject Three” dance become so popular around the world? Some experts think the key to the success of “Subject Three” lies in its simplicity, which allows people to copy and take part. Its lasting joy is the secret to its popularity, satisfying people’s needs. While some others think openness leads to its popularity. ②______ What’s more, “Subject Three” has gone beyond cultural differences and language barriers (障碍) to become an unusual form of expression in the digital age. From Psy’s “Gangnam Style” (South Korea) in 2013 to “Subject Three” in 2023, some dance styles, songs and other performances have broken boundaries between different cultures. ③______ “Subject Three” does not only belong to China alone, but it belongs to the world as well. China’s stories can be spread to the world even through simple, short videos of a dance. “Subject Three” provides the living conditions of the Chinese people for the international community. The works that are loved by the common Chinese are always attractive to people around the world. ④______ We often pay more attention to the word “good” to show high-brow (高雅的) Chinese culture to the world when telling China’s stories. But in 2023, the breakout success of “Subject Three” became a classic example of how to tell a good Chinese story. Hopefully, in the future, more stories like “Subject Three” will be heard by the world. 7. What makes “Subject Three” so popular around the world according to the passage? ①simplicity     ②openness     ③origin     ④Chinese culture A. ①② B. ②③ C. ③④ D. ①④ 8. Why is Psy’s “Gangnam Style” mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. To show how popular it is. B. To help support the writer’s opinion. C. To encourage people to learn “Gangnam Style”. D. To encourage people to know about South Korea’s culture. 9. This sentence “So the government should take advantage of this chance to introduce more cultural products to the world and show the charm of Chinese culture.” can be put in ______. A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④ 10. What can we infer according to the passage? A. Foreign people may have difficulty learning “Subject Three”. B. “Subject Three” shows high-brow Chinese culture to the world. C. “Subject Three” breaks boundaries by mixing different cultures together. D. More short videos will be taken to tell Chinese stories to the world. D Research recently studied land subsidence (地面沉降) in China’s major (主要的) cities, raising people’s worries about land sinking (下沉) in the country. However, Hu Xie, co-author of the study, said this idea isn’t right scientifically. “Almost every city has areas of sinking and rising,” Hu told the Intellectual, a new science and technology media. The sinking of certain areas in a city does not mean the whole city is sinking. Human activities, like digging to build or taking out groundwater. are often the reason for it. What matters is how the areas are influenced and how quickly the land changes. In fact, during times of fast economic (经济的) development, the rate (比率) of land subsidence in China has been much slower than that in other countries. For example, in San Jose, California, US, certain areas sank by 1.2 meters between 1912 and 1933. This was the time when the area quickly developed. The subsidence rate in Tokyo, Japan, even reached 27 centimeters a year during the 1950s. However, the subsidence rates in major Chinese cities are still around a few millimeters a year. Even so, the government has taken methods to slow down the sinking. The key is not taking out too much water from the ground. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project (南水北调工程) is offering a helping hand to the country’s northern cities. Through this project, less water from the ground is used in northern areas and land subsidence in many areas of Beijing and Tianjin has stopped. Shanghai has also reduced yearly ground subsidence from around 10 mm in 1995 to 6 mm in 2019 through efforts such as improving the water supply system (供水系统) and closing deep wells (井), according to The Paper. 11. Hu Xie might agree that ________. A. nearly half of China’s cities are sinking B. the sinking of certain areas matters most C. land subsidence is not a serious problem D. many cities have areas of sinking and rising 12. What is the major cause of land subsidence in China according to the passage? A. Water pollution. B. High buildings. C. The use of groundwater. D. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project. 13. What method has Shanghai taken to stop land subsidence? A. Using less groundwater. B. Using water from southern cities. C. Encouraging people to save water. D. Using recycled water. 14. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To show the rate of land subsidence in China. B. To introduce the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. C. To explain the different causes of land subsidence. D. To discuss land subsidence and present situations. 五、六选四（4*1.5） 阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Are you familiar with the hero’s journey? In many books and movies, a hero goes on an adventure (冒险) and overcomes many difficulties along the way. In the end, the hero becomes a better person and returns home. In a recent study, scientists found that seeing your life as a hero’s journey is good for your mental health. It can make you feel more confident and pleased with your life. How can you start imagining your life as a hero’s journey? Scientists have some tips for you. Make a list. Write down your answers to these questions: What makes you who you are today? (You can think about the important events in your life.)  ___1___ What challenges are standing in your way? Which allies (盟友) can help you on your journey? Think about your favorite character from a movie or book. Why do you like that character? He may inspire you because you relate to (认同) his positive qualities. ___2___ Change the way you look at problems. ___3___ You can see your problems as challenges. Think of them as chances to develop your strength and be the hero of your own story. ___4___ We grow from new experiences, so try new things in your life. It can be simple, like growing a new plant, or it can be dramatic, like borrowing a bike and riding it to school. A. Your classmates will like the character as well. B. Go on more heroic adventures. C. What’s your personality like and what are your values? D. Always grow some green plants at home. E. Are you going through a difficult time? F. Keeping them in mind can help you see yourself in a more heroic way. 六、短文填空（1*10） 请认真阅读下面短文,在横线上填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Making movies used to be something that only professional (专业的) teams with lots of money could do. But now, thanks to AI, anyone can create a film. This year, for the first time, the 14th Beijing International Film Festival had (1) _________ special part, the AIGC Short Film Unit. They got 430 films from all over the world. (2) _________ (surprise), independent creators made up 45 percent of the total, with the (3) ____________ (young) one being just 11 years old. AIGC is changing the game by (4) __________ (let) anyone make movies. Wang Zimin, 29, got the Best Creative Award. In his film, a team (5) ___________ (set) up. Their purpose is to identify (识别) AI (6) ___________ humans to prevent possible problems. In the movie, the team catches Sun Wukong, (7) ___________ (think) he must be an AI because his superpowers which match the things AI can do. But making movies with AI isn’t perfect yet. Many AI apps can only produce pieces of videos based on user prompts (提示词). As a result, (8) ____________ (character) faces often appear differently in later scenes. Wang solved this problem. He only started playing with AI two months (9) ___________ making his successful film. Anyone can use AIGC. The only thing you need is to have a strong desire (愿望) to express (10) __________ (you) and the only limit is your imagination. 七、任务型阅读（7） 请认真阅读下面材料,用英语回答材料后的问题。 The popular talent reality show (真人秀) Riding Wind 2024 (《乘风2024》) came out on April 19. It features 36 female stars from around the world giving amazing performances (表演). One standout (突出的人) has been Chen Lijun, a young Yueju Opera actress. While performing her song Destiny (《天命》), the 32-year-old mixed opera singing with sword (剑) dancing to show the bravery of Chinese women, impressing many. Chen is a member of Zhejiang Xiaobaihua, one of China’s most famous Yueju Opera groups. Born and raised in Shengzhou, Zhejiang, the birthplace of Yueju Opera, Chen began studying the art form at 13. Yueju Opera is famous for its feminine style, as most of its performers are women. With her tall height and bright character, Chen’s teachers encouraged her to play xiaosheng roles or young male characters, said News China magazine. Chen is known and loved by people for her reversed (反串的) role in New Dragon Gate Inn (《新龙门客栈》), a Yueju Opera show. In the show, Chen plays the male role of Jia Ting. Called the “Jade-faced Man (玉面郎君)”, Jia has a handsome look and great charm. In her acting, Chen brings out the chemistry with her costars. For example, with just one arm, she spins a costar around easily. Chen sees her role as a mix of both female and male charms while having a strange sense of beauty. Her performance is helping bring new life and more audiences (观众) to this ancient art form. “At first, most of the audience were common opera fans. But later, newcomers to theater, many of them young people, began showing up,” Chen told China Daily. “Traditional Chinese opera must be passed on, but more importantly, it needs to be brought to a wider audience,” Chen wrote online on April 12. 1. Who are the performers in Riding Wind 2024? 2. Why does Chen play xiaosheng roles? 3. What do you think of Chen’s performance in helping Yueju Opera? Why? 八、句子翻译（1.5*4） 1.这个老人在他九十多岁时每天练习说法语。 The old man ______________________________________________________. 2.直到你深入了解他,你才会发现他多么不平凡。 ________________________________________________________________. 3.令我们惊讶的是,这个故事是由这些德国人编造的。 ___________________, the story ____________________________________. 4.因为这个牛仔有音乐天赋所以他擅长弹吉他。 Because _________________________________________________________. 二、单项选择（1*10） BADBD CCCDBC 三、完形填空（1*12） ADCDD CBBDA CC 四、阅读理解（2*14） BBD BAD ABDD DCAD 五、六选四（4*1.5） CFEB 六、短文填空（1*10） a；Surprisingly；youngest；letting；was set； from；thinking；characters’；before；yourself 七、任务型阅读（7） 1. 36 female stars. 2. Because she is tall and has a bright character. 3. Wonderful. Because she helps bring new life and more audiences to Yueju Opera. 八、句子翻译（1.5*4） The old man practices speaking English every day in his nineties. You will not find anything unusual about him until you get to know him deeply. To our surprise, the story was made up by these Germans. Because this cowboy has a gift for music, he is good at playing the guitar. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$