上海市民办欣竹中学2023-2024学年上学期九年级12月月考英语试卷

2023-2024学年九年级上学期民办欣竹中学12月月考卷复习卷 Part 2 Phonetics,Vocabulary and Grammar (第二部分语音、词汇和语法) II.Choose the best answer(20) 26.Which of the following underlined arts is different in pronunciation from the others? A.touch B.couple C.round D.young 27.When he left college,he got a job as reporter in a newspaper office. A./...the B.a...the C.the...the D./...a 28.Some Canadian scientists have discovered a clue the puzzle of why human beings get old and die. A.on B.to C.with D.of 29.1 in London for many years,but I have never regretted my final decision to move back to China. A.lived B.was living C.have lived D.am living 30.Is their nationality 0r2 A.Egypt,Greece B.Egyptian,Greek C.Egyptians,Greek D.Egyptian,Greece 31. nice weather it is on National Day,many tourists can go everywhere. A.What a B.How a C.What D.How 32.Our government do something about food safety,or our society will be in great danger. A.can B.may C.must D.need 33.If you are not pleased with this scarf,you can ask the shop assistant to bring you one. A.another B.other C.the other D.others 34.There will be five of them for the job interview, Alice.Please get 6 chairs ready. A.except B.except for C.beside D.besides 35.He's an_ engineer,he can deal with problems. A.electricity,electrical B.electrical, electrical C.electrical, electric D.electrical.electricity 36.I meant you,but I was so busy. A.to call on B.calling on C.to call at D.calling at 37.I hope. A.Tom to live a happy life B.Tom live a happy life C.Tom will live a happy life D.Tom a happy life 38.With the help of this new program,you can_ a phone number more quickly A.look out B.look up C.look down D.look for 39.There were many people at the party yesterday.I tried to look for two seats to sit down my friend,but there were A.neither B.nothing C.no D.none 40.China has become the third country its astronauts into space after Russia and the US. A.send B.sends C.sending D.to send 41. the books in the school library will be donated to the Hope Project. A.Nine hundred B.Nine hundreds C.Nine hundred of D.Nine hundreds of 42.He sounded so upset that Ann started to have pity on him A./ B.a C.an D.the 第1页共9页 43.Which sentences is correct? A.I wonder where you have gone. B.I wonder where they visited. C.I wonder when you have finished the task. D.I wonder what is the matter with you 44.--When shall we meet,at 6:00 or at 6:30? A.At any time B.You make the time C.Well,either time will do D.Any time is OK. 45.--How would you like your coffee,madam? A.It's well done. B.Very nice.Thank you. C.One cup.That's enough.D.The stronger the better III.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box.Each word or phrase can only be used once.(将下列单调或词组填入空格，每空格限填一词，每个单词或词 组只能填一次)；（共8分） A.seldom B.followed C.detailed D.either E.difficult Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death and that the soul would return to the body.One requirement was the preservation())of the body.To achieve this,Egyptians_46_a process called mummification(木乃伊化)However,.it was not only humans who were mummified. Animals were also mummified and placed in tombs to 47provide company for the dead or serve as a sacrifice(祭品)to gods. Egyptian animal mummies look like little more than bundles of cloth.It was 48 for scientists to know much about them beyond what animals they were-until now. A team of researchers led by engineer Richard Johnston from Swansen University,UK,have used new technology to examine the remains()of a snake,a bird and a cat that lived over 2. 000 years ago. According to Science Daily,the researchers used X-ray micro CT scanning to digitally unwrap and dissect (the mummified animals without causing damage.The scans were very_49_,down to the animal's smallest bones and teeth. A.explanation B.use C.relaxes D.beginning E.strong Do you want to use all your files(文件)at all the times from all of your devices(设备)？ Storing them in "the cloud"makes that possible.But what exactly is "the cloud"?Here is a simple_50. The best way to understand "the cloud"is to go back to the 51,go back in the days when your photos or music used to be stored on a piece of hardware,perhaps on a soft disk(),a CD ofs hard disk in your computer. But today,you might look at a photo on Weibo or listen to music on Apple Music.You might even use iTunes to watch movies.The photo,music or movie isn't on your computer,it's somewhere else.And that place is called the cloud". Basically,"the cloud"refers to the Internet.It lets you store and 52 data on a remote server(远程服务器)，Since your data lives in"the cloud",you can make use of your things from any device with an Internet connection.This can be useful for working together to share or exchange files.And this ability can also be used to back up()your important work. 第2页共9页 However,be careful when you store your important files in "the cloud",As they live in other places than the hard disk in your computer,make sure your passwords are 53 enough to keep them sate. IV.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用括号中所给单词的 适当形式完成下列句子)：（共8分】 54.Car is usually quite expensive nowadays,but it's necessary to drivers.(insure) 55.I'll bear full for the consequences.(response) 56.My father exercises because he doesn't have enough time.(regular) 57.Don't you think the he has made are so ridiculous and contradictory. (conclude) 58.It seems to get the tickets for the concert.Let's go to the movies instead.(hope) 59.Please keep yourself on the chair until the plane lands safely.(sit) 60.The clock twelve and we realized it was time for us to leave.(strike) 61.If an alarm gives you that feeling of then it is worth carrying.(securely) V.Rewrite the following sentences as required(根据所给要求，改写下列句子，每空格限填一 词)：（共14分） 62.The girl next to me is of average height..(划线提间) is the girl next you? 63.You you Tu was highly praised for what she bad done for the world.(对划线部分间) You you Tu highly praised? 64.The news that they failed their driving test discouraged him.(改反意疑何句) The news that they failed their driving test discouraged him, 65.The fisherman often ties a piece of grass around the neck of each bird.( A piece of grass often around the neck of each bird. 66.Betty speaks French best in our school(保持句意基本不变) else speaks French as as Betty in our school. 67,The math problem is so difficult that no one in our group can solve it(改为简单句) The math problem is difficult for in our group to solve. 68.the drivers,clearly,.the rain,was,that,so heavy,couldn'tsce,anything.(连i词成句) Part3 Reading and Writing(第三部分读写) VL.Reading comprehension(阅读理解)：（共s0分） A.Choose the best answer(根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)：（共I2分） In the late 1960s,many people in North America turned their attention to environmental problems,and new steel-and-glass skyscrapers were widely blamed.Ecologist pointed out that many tall buildings in a city often cause transportation and parking problems Skyscrapers are also wasteful consumers of electricity.In one recent year,17 million square feet of skyscraper office space in New Your City raised the highest daily demand for electricity by 120,000 kilowatts--enough to supply the entire city of Albany for a day. 第3页共9页 Glass-walled skyscrapers can be especially wasteful.The heat loss(or gain)through a wall of half-inch glass is more than ten times that through a typical masonry(建筑材料)wall filled with insulation()board.To reduce the burden on heating and air-conditioning equipment,builders of skyscrapers have begun to use double-glazed panels of glass,and reflective glasses covered with a layer of silver or gold mirror that reduce the unpleasant bright light as well!as heat gain. However,glass-walled skyscrapers raise the temperature of the surrounding air and affect neighboring buildings. Skyscrapers put a heavy burden on a city's public facilities,too.If fully occupied,the former two World Trade Center towers in Now York City would alone produce 2.25 million gallons of waste water each year-as much as a city the size of Stamford,which has s population of more than 109,00. Skyscrapers also influence television reception,block bird flyways,and affect air traffic.In Boston in the late 1960s,some people even feared that shadows from skyscrapers would kill the grass on Boston Coon(波士顿公园). Still,people continue to build skyscrapers for all the reasons that they have always built them- personal ambition,a sense of pride,and the desire of owners to have the largest possible amount of space for rent. 69.The underlined word "Ecologist"in paragraph one means A.experts on construction B.experts on electric facilities C.experts on the building materials D.experts on protecting the environment 70.The main purpose of the passage is to_ A.explain various building structures B.compare skyscrapers with other modern buildings C.discuss the advantages and disadvantages of skyscrapers D.describe skyscrapers and their influence on the environment 71.According to the passage,what is one disadvantage of skyscrapers that have glass walls? A.Construction time is increased. B.The surrounding air is heated. C.The building materials are very expensive.D.Such buildings lead to climate change. 72.According to the passage,which aspect of skyscrapers were some residents of Boston worried about in the late1960's? A.The influence on air traffic. B.The harmful effects on the city's plants. C.The poor reception of radio and TV signals. D.The removal of trees and grass from building sites. 73.Which of the following groups would the skyscraper issue concern most? A.College students.B.Television viewers.C.Environmentalists. D.Electrical engineers. 74.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A.The skyscrapers first appeared in the late 1960s. B.Where there are skyscrapers,television reception is poorer. C.The former two World Trade Center towers are skyscrapers. D.Skyscrapers provide more usable space than other buildings B.Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语完成 第4页共9页 短文)：（共12分） How can we explain the popularity of neckties?For years,fashion historians have predicted that men would75_wearing ties because they seemed to have little or no function.It may be that men continue to wear them.As long as the business leaders continue to wear ties,the young businessmen will_76_them and ties will remain popular.However,neckties do have a different kind of appeal.Neckties cover the button of the shirt and emphasize the length of a man's body.They also 77 color and adornment()to men's clothing,which is often plain and serious. Today,there are tens of thousands of designs of ties available.There are ties for special_78--hearts for Valentine's Day,fireworks for the Fourth of July,and Santa Claus for Christmas.There are ties that tell you about a man's 79--pictures of tennis rackets,motorcycles,airplanes,fishing rods,or musical instruments,to name a few.There are even ties for different occupations such as accountants,firefighters,and police officers.And funny ties are becoming ever more popular.You can get ties covered with colorful frogs and bottles of beer If you enjoy rock music,you can even find a tie in the shape of a guitar! Funny or formal,wide or narrow,it's 80 that ties are going to be around for a long time. 75.A.fear B.mind C.forget D.stop 76.A.help B.trust C.follow D.admire 77.A.add B.change C.expose D.deliver 78.A.places B.ceremonies C.occasions D.people 79.A.holidays B.images C.possessions D.hobbies 80.A.clear B.necessary C.strange D.useful C.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词， 使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)：(14分) Children with autism()have difficulty with social skills and communication.They often act in limited and repeated ways and have what seem like u 81 strong interests. Autism is more often seen in boys than girls.What causes it is not clear.Scientists are studying DNA and p 82 environmental influences. Doctors usually cannot confirm a diagnosis(of autism until a child is about three years old.Rebecca is a researcher at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.Professor Landa wanted to find out what d 83 in development might be seen earlier.She led a new study that observed 235 babies between 6 and 36 months of age. "At six months of age,when you lay your baby on their back and you pull them by the arms gently into a sealed place,the baby's head may nod back behind the shoulders,like poor head control.But that doesn't mean that the baby is going to have autism.ht does mean the baby n 84 to have some exercises to help their body get stronger.And when the babies strengthen their bodies,they are b 85 able to play with toys and also with people,which will help them have better outcomes. By the time a baby is one year old,signs of possible autism include difficulty in using words and not looking eye-to-eye or reaching out to other people.By 14 months,the baby might smile less and use language less.However,professor Landa says these signs can be very small and their children might be missed d 86 a short health exam. "It's important for parents to pay attention to their children's development,and if they care 第5页共9页 about a child's development,they should listen to experts." The earlier parents notice delays,she says,the sooner they can begin simple things that may help i 87 their children's development.For example,they can talk to the children about what they are doing,give opinions when the children show them something,and play simple games that keep the children's attention D.Answer the etos(短文内容回答下列问题)：（共12分） Every girl dreams and Lisa is no exception.She has read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina(芭营舞女演员)，"Swan Lake"is her favorite.She hopes one day her dream will come true.She has taken ballet lessons and all her teachers confirm she is a good student. One day she saw a poster that a famous ballerina group will be performing in her hometown. Her thoughts ran wild."I must meet up with the leader of the group and show him my skills,"she whispered to herself.When the troupe arrived,Lisa put on her ballet outfit(芭莆舞装)and hid in the dressing room.To her luck,the leader entered and she timidly()knocked at the door. She bravely approached him and handed him a bunch of red roses.The thorns()hurt her hand but she did not care about the pain.The leader observed her action as she told him her dream. "Alright,you dance and I will give you my conclusion."But half way through the dance he stopped her and said,"I'm sorry you're not good enough!"On hearing this Lisa ran as fast at her legs could carry her and was ashamed.She gave up her dream. Many years later,she heard that the same ballet troupe was performing in her town again. Bitter memories of the leader's crude words came flooding back to her.This time she was determined to find out why the leader had told her she was not good enough.This was his reply,"I tell this to every student."She angrily shot back,"You've ruined my life!Then she got a further shock,"I remember your gift of roses and how the thorns()had hurt your fingers but you carried on bravely.If you only had treated ballet like that and did not give up so easily,therefore.you still deserve my conclusion!" 88.What is Lisa's dream? 89.How did Lisa feel after seeing the ballet troupe's poster? 90.Why did Lisa hid in the dressing room? 91.Lin didn't try to find out why the leader told her she was not good enough at the moment,did she?(1分) 92.What king of girl do you think Lisa is? 93.How do you understand the last sentence of the story?(3) 第6页共9页 VII.Writing(作文)（共20分） 84.Write at least60 words about the topic'"My new way(sto_”.(以“我的新方 法.”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格.) 在你的日常学习生活中，你习惯于老方法做某事，有一天体试使用新方法，结果发现效 果更好、请你举例简单叙述使用什么新方法，做了什么事，介绍新方法的优点以及诚给你的 感 (注意：探文中不得出现考生的姓名，校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分.） 小兴趣大梦想 第7页共9页 Keys: :26.C27.D leave school离开大学（毕业）28.B29.A30.B31.C32.C33.A34.D 35.B36.A mean to do打算做某事，mean doing sth.意味着，call on sb拜访某人，call at someplace拜访某地37.C38.B39.D40.D41.C42.A43.D44.C45.D III.46-49 BDEC 50-53 ADBE IV.54.insurance 55.response 56.regularly 57.conclusions 58.hopeless 59.sitting 60.struck 61.security V.62.Which girl 63.Why was 64.didn't it 65.is tied 66.Nobody well 67.too,anyone 68.The rain was so heavy that the drivers couldn't see anything clearly. Reading A:69D70.D71.B72.B73.C74.A B:75.D76.C77.A78.C79.D80.A C:81.unusual 82.possible 83.differences 84.needs 85.better 86.during 87.improve D 88.Her dream is to be a ballerina. 89.She felt excited and confident. 90.Because she wanted to meet up with the leader and show him her skills. 91.No,she didn't. 92.She is brave but weak-willed. 93.If you are brave and persistent in performing her ballet and didn't give up easily,she will be good enough to be a ballerina. 第8页共9页