浙江省温州市第二中学2024--2025学年九年级上学期12月月考英语试卷

2024学年第一学期九年级第三次阶段性练习英语试题卷 (满分:120分考试时间:100分钟) 2024.12 亲爱的同学: 欢迎你参加考试!请认真审题,积极思考,细心答题。答题时,请注意将答案填涂或填写在答卷纸的 相应位置上,超出规定范围或写在试题卷上无效。祝你成功! 第一部分听力部分(共20分) 一、听力(共15小题,第1-5小题,每小题1分;第6-15小题,每小题1.5分,共计20分) 第一节:听小对话,请从A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读一遍。 1. Which is David's favourite sport? B. Hurdling. A. sking C. swimming 2. What does Linda always do on the Internet? A. Send emails B. Watch movies. C. Rcad magazines 3. Whom did Mike travcl to Australia with? A. His sistcr B. His aunt. C. His mother 4. What does Nancy like most in Australia? A. Delicious food. B. Friendly people C. Nice weather 5. How is Lucy feeling about the competition? A.Tired. B. Bored. C. Sory. 第二节:听较长对话,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍 听下面一段较长对话,回答第6至7两个小题。 6. Why does Marie start to read a book cvery week? A. Because she got a present. B. Because she joined a club C. Because she bought a book 7. Which book is Marie going to read? A. The Beautifil Mind B. The Great Gatsby C. The Kite Runner 听下面一段较长对话,回答第8至10三个小题。 8. How can the smart window help? A. It can clean itself B. It can tell the weather C. It can open and close itself 9. When was it invented? A. InJuly B. In September. C. In November 10. What might be the relationship between the speakers? B. Father and daughter. A. Teacher and student. C. Manager and customer. 第三节:听独白,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。独白读两遍。 11. Where did Anna's family stay for the night? A. Inaflat. B. Inahotel. C. In aforest. 12. How old is the building? A. Over 560 years old. B. Over 660 years old C. Over 760 years old 13. Why couldn't Anna fall asleep quickly the night before? A. Too afraid B. Too nervous C. Too excited 14. How did Anna's family go to Limerick in the afternoon? A. By bus. B. By train. C. By plane. 九年级英语试题卷(EZ)第1页(共8页) 15. What did Anna do after she finished thc trip? A. Wrote into the diary B. Posted on the Intemet C. Shared with her friends 第二部分阅读理解(共40分) 第一节:阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,共计30分) 阅读下面短文,第16-30小题从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 , 完 2 C营stay Register Sign in nkrDe202y0 Homes) Astralia )Victoria > Melbourne Destination: Central Hotel Melbourne 3oo meters from the clty center 2 bedrooms and a living room Check-in date: can not be cancelled *188 per person for broakfast. 10 niqhts Monday 20 January ¥a2680-=20588 City views Check-out date: Thursday 3o January West Hotel Number of people newly put into service 1冒 4 kilometers from the city cente 2 adults 1 child 2 bedrooms with one kitchen free lo cancel ① 10 nights no breakfasf *44597¥9529 Search LakeViews 16. When should you book if you want to have the discount? A. Before 4th December. 2024 B. By the end of 2025 C. On Monday 20th January, 2025 D. On Thursday 30th January, 2025 17. What information can you get from the web page A. It's not free to cancel the West Hotel. B. Lake views can be seen in West Hotel C. Central Hotel is far from the city center D. Breakfast is not offered in Central Hotel 18. On which of the following websites can we most probably read the text? A. www.fisu.net/sport-events B. www. bbcamerica.com/movies C. www.goodreads.com/book/ D. www.expedia.com/cn/hotels Where will you go when you are free? Park, shopping mall, or just home? Well, these choices may feel outdated to many. Young people these days prefer to hang out in cafes with cats or dogs, known as pet cafes, where they can forget the stress of busy days This has led to the opening of over 2. 0oo,oo0 pet cafes in 2o24 in the country. A survey has found that the number of pet cafes in China increased 5o0,oo0 compared to 2023. Researchers have found that social media. like Tik Tok and Weibo, played an important part in this increase Pet cafes have attracted many pet lovers, including Kwak, a 24-year-old student who visits cat cafes in Beijing twice a week. She usually orders a cup of coffee while enjoying a relaxing afternoon in the company of the cats."It is a quiet, clean, and healing (治愈) space."Kwak said."I can always feel relaxed with a pet, especially after a week's schoolwork," she added 九年级英语试题卷(EZ)第2页(共8页) However, like any trend (趋势), pet cafes have something need to be considered. The animals might get tired from constant interaction (互动) with people without enough rest. Additionally, it's important to remember that not all animals are comfortable with physical touch, and we should pay attention to their needs. At the same time. people also wonder whether the pets at pet cafes have received vaccinations (疫苗) in a right way Enjoying time with a pet in a cafe can be a pleasant experience, but it should be done with consideration of the pets' needs and how they are treated 19. Why do young people like pet cafcs according to Paragragh 1? A. To catch up with new things. B. To enjoy a quiet space with friends C. To discover new dining styles D. To experience relaxation without stress. 20. Which picture shows the change in the number of pet cafes according to the survey? B. l D 2nn:)' mher atPeat Cales_ toi:ar Mmber of Pet Cates 21. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The opening of pet cafes is mainly caused by Tik Tok. B. Kwak visits the cat cafe in Beijing for her schoolwork C. The animals in pet cafes dislike interacting with people D. Visitors to pet cafes should consider the condition of the pets 22. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To share the information about pet cafes. B. To encourage more people to visit pet cafes C. To compare pet cafe with other types of cafes D. To describe the experience of a pet lover at cafe C Walden, is a great work written by the famous American writer Henry David Thoreau. It WAL.DEN is considered as a milestone in the history of America Actually, Walden is a lake in America. Thoreau went there in 1853 after finishing school at Harvard and lived by the lake for two years. He lived there peacefully alone and wrote down what he did and thought during those two years. He also wrote about the joys in his daily life such as planting and house building. These stories became Walden The book describes Thoreau's simple life by a lake, but certainly more than that. Thoreau looked deeply into the connection between humans and nature. At that time, the railway construction (建造) was rapidly developed and destroved the nature world. This was sometimes called the "Trail of Tears". Thoreau had realized that while modern life could create varied richness, it could also do harm to the natural world. The book mainly advises people to enjoy the beauty of nature and find a more balanced (平衡) relationship with it Today, what Thoreau said is still important. We still have to think about how our choices influence the world we live in. The book inspired people worldwide, including Chinese poet Haizi, who found it encouraging. He mentioned that Walden could help him think over on his life and brought him inner peace. Walden is not just a book 九年级英语试题卷(EZ) 第3页(共8页) but a way of thinking. It teaches us to live with purpose and to care for the world we live in. 23. What can learm about Thoreau from the text ? A He wrote Walden when he was at Harvard B. He lived with his friends bappily by the lake C. He wrote both joys and sadness in his daily life D. He wrote his lakeside experiences into Walden 24. What's the meaning of the "Trail of Tears"? A. The railway brought people richness. B. The railway improved people's life C. The railway influenced the environment D. The railway made people lose homes 25. What does Walden mainly talk about according to the passage? A. History about the spread of railways B. The importance of modern technology C. The value of a friendly nature connection D. Thoreau's experiences studying at Harvard 26. Why did the writer mention Haizi? A. To suggest Haizi's opinions about nature. B. To express Thoreau was encouraged by Haizi C. To show Haizi's enjoyment of his inner peace D. To tell the book's influence on Haizi's thoughts "Diana," said Anne, "Let's run a race and see who'll get to the bed first." The two little girls flew down the room and jumped onto the bed. Then something moved under them "Goodness!" The two girls ran out of the room scarily "Who was it?" asked Anne in a low voice. "Aunt Josephine." said Diana."I knew she would come for a visit, but not so soon." The next morning, aunt Josephine didn't appear. Mur told the girls that Aunt had just arrived, "T hope you didn't disturb (打扰) her last night." Anne didn't talk about that until Mum called her, "So you and Diana nearly scared aunt to death?" "It wasn't Diana's mistake." said Anne. "It was mine." "Aunt promised to pay for music lessons for Diana, but now she is mad at what happened last night and has decided to do nothing."said Mum "Why do I always get myself and my best friends into trouble?" said Anne "Because whatever comes into your head, you say or do it without a second thought. Look before you leap." When Anne left, Diana met her at the door, "Aunt said I was the worst-behaved girl.' "It was my mistake and I've got to admit."Anne replied "She's in the room,." said Diana. "You can go in if you want to, I wouldn't dare." Anne walked bravely into the room. Aunt was in her chair "It's all my mistake about jumping on you. I suggested to do that. "But Diana did her share of the jumping!" said aunt. "But we were only in fun," replied Anne. "Please don't be angry with Diana and let her have lessons." The old lady's eyes twinkled with interest, but she still said seriously: "No excuse. You don't know what it is to be woken up by two girls jumping on you!" "I don't know," said Anne. "But imagine you were Diana and me. We didn't know there was anybody in that bed and you nearly scared us to death." 九年级英语试题卷(EZ)第4页(共8页) Hearing this, aunt laughed 27. Why didn't Aunt Josephine appear the next morning? A. She didn't like to have breakfast B. She felt angry about what happened C. She had to leave early for a meeting D. She wasn't invited to have breakfast 28. What can we learn from the underlined sentence "Look before you leap."? A. Anne could find mistakes as quickly as possible. B. Anne developed a habit of jumping onto the beds C. Anne needed to think twice before she took action D. Anne shouldn't get her friend Diana into the trouble 29. Which of the following can be put into △? A. We iust wanted to have some fun B Mum told me to apologize to you C. You see how unfair it is to punish Diana D. We planned another surprise for tonight 30. What can you learn from this passage? A. Be kind to your family members. B. Face mistakes with couragc C. Share happiness with your friends. D. Learn to take turns in game. 第二节:任务型阅读(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分) 阅读材料,根据文中信息为学校主题活动“nventionsofAncienChing”制作一张英文海报:完成任务 任务A:补全第31-34题的信息。每空一词。 任务B:写一个句子,完成第5题。不超过15个词。 The Chinese sundial is a timekeeping device. Ancient Chinese people used it to tell the time. Timekeeping was very important in ancient China. The ancient Chinese people also used the sundial to tell the seasons. This was helpful because they knew when to plant The way Chinese sundials work is by the position of the sun. It is common knowledge that the sun rises east and sets west. On sunny days. the pointer casts(投射) a shadow on the sundial plate. The sundial has markings tha are used to tell time exactly. Math determines(算出) the correct spacing(时间间隔) between the markings on the sndial. The ancient Chinese made different sundials. There are some ancient Chinese sundials dating from the Han and Oin dynasties. The shorter shadow plate sundial was invented by Yuan Chong and dates from the Sui Dynasty Zeng Minxing invented the sundial chart during the the Southern Song Dynasty. Sundials are no longer used today. However, the ancient sundials have beep protected and remained because they make us learn about our long history. Some exhibitions are held to tell the people more about it. The technology of protection is needed to be improved so that we can keep them long and safe Inventions of /Ancient China What is a sundial? Ancient Chinese invented this 31. device to tell the time and seasons. Making clear of the seasons can help them now when to 32 九年级英语试题卷(EZ)第5页(共8页) How do people use the sundial to tell the time? It's known to all that the sun rises east and sets west. A shadow is cast on the sundial plate by the pointer on 33. days. The markings on the sundial plate can tell the time exactly. Math determines the right spacing between the markings What is the history of the sundial? Not all the sundials are the 34. They date from different dynasties What should we do for the sundial? ·Let's hold some exhibitions to tcll people more about it ■35 第三部分语言运用(共40分) 第一节:完形填空(共15小题,每小题1分,共计15分) 阅读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 There were only 15 minutes until lunch. But everyone in Mrs. Stretch's math class 1d was waiting 36 for the start of Around the World muftipicatlon Around the World was Eddie's favorite classroom game. He loved racing against a 1282-24 classmate to solve a 37 problem. Eddie won and lost. But his friend Michael never 8×12? lost. Every week he would go around the classroom winning 38 everyone "Are we all ready?" Mrs. Stretch asked. Everyone nodded "Talia, you start." said Mrs. Stretch Talia was new to the class. This would be her 39 time playing. She jumped up and went over to Eddie's desk. Eddie stood up, too "Twelve times two." said Mrs. Stretch "Twenty-four!" Talia called out, a second 40 Eddie could Eddie sat down, disappointed but still happy to know the right answer Talia moved on to challenge the classmates. 41 . Talia got to Michael "Eight 42 twelve." Mrs, Stretch said "Ninety-six!" shouted Talia first. The class sat shocked, then 43 cheered for Talia. today's champion "Nice job, Talia," said Mrs. Stretch. "It's time for 44 . everyone. Now line up, please." All the students are going to the dining hall, Eddie noticed Michael had his head down on his desk, his face buried in his 45 . Eddie walked to Michael. "It's OK to lose," Eddie said. "I lose the garne all the time. You're still great at multiplication." "That's not 46 I'm upset," Michael said into his arms.'Nobody likes me. They cheered when I lost." "You think they cheered against you?" Eddie asked 九年级英语试题卷(EZ)第6页(共8页) “Why else?"Michacl said "I think that's because they were too 47 ." Eddie said. "You're the champion. Talia had to do 48 best to beat you." "She is really good at math."Michael agreed "And so are you," said Eddic. "You help us all work harder. 49 you, we probably have the best math class in the whole school." "Thanks."Michael said. He 5o at Eddie, "Do you want to sit together at lunch?" "Sure." said Eddie. "You can help me get better in math." Michacl stood up. "Challenge accepted!" C. excitedly 36. A. angrily B. quickly D. carefully 37.A.Math B. Chinese C. English D. Chemistry 38.A.for B. about C. above D. against 39.A.first C. third B. second D. fourth B. before 40.A. affer C. until D. when B. Recently 41.A. Luckily C. Finally D. Especially B.minus C. plus 42.A.times D. divides B. anybody C. somebody 43.A. nobody D. everybody B. lunch C. snacks 44.A. brcak D. dinner 45.A. arms B. legs C. hands D. knees B. how C. why 46.A. who D. where 47.A. bored B.moved C. scared D. surprised 48.A.my C.his B. her D.your 19. A. Instead of B. Because of C. Compared with D. According to B. shouted C. pointed 50. A. smiled D. laughed 第二节:词汇运用(共15小题,每小题1分,共计15分) A. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。每词限用一次。 wory store decide among at the time An ant worked tirelessly. He built a warm home and 51. food for winter. Meanwhile, a grasshopper sang and danced, laughing at the ant, "Why are you 52. _about the winter? Come and join me!" The ant. however, made a 53. .__ to focuston,pventralion. "I must save for the winter," it replied. When wiater arived, the grasshopper was shaking 54._ the icy rocks. He faced hunger and cold. 55.___. he learmed: always be prepared. B. 根据短文内容和所给中文提示,用单词的正确形式完成以下短文。 Australia is a wonderful place with lots of open spaces. It's the 56. (第六) largest country in the world. It was 57._(创立) in 190l and became an independent country in 1931. In the 58._(东北) of Australia, there are green hils. On the coasts, you'llfind 59.___ (羊) 九年级英语试题卷(EZ)第7页(共8页) on big, green fields. When the sky gets 60. (灰色). the farmers drive them back to the pen(羊圈) Besides, Australia is home to koalas, one of the 61._(懒惰) animals. They spend most of their life on one tree! 62. (袋鼠) that have strong back legs are another famous animal in Australia. Living in Australia, you may meet varied strange animals, like huge ants. If they appear in your garden or house, you have to turn to certain companies to drive them away 63. 合适, 正确). Somctimes, Australia 64._(遭受) from dry weather. Australians would like 65._(借出l) a hand to help each other and make sure everyone has enough. Australia is a special place where everyone works together. 第三节:语法填空(共10小题,每小题1分,共计10分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填括号中所给单词的正确形式。 After-school activities are very important now. They are the kinds of things students like to do to relax and enjoy 66.___ tmey) when they are not going to school. ln the past, there were few activities. 67. (cmlfd) often got together to play hide-and-seek. Few kids had TVs to watch, so 68. (listen) to the radio was the main activity in their free time. 69. there weren't many choices, the simple pleasure filled their days with fun and laughter Since 1979, China 70. change) its ways of trade. It also influences kids' after-school activities 71._ _ a way. Many of students stay at home, having a rest and reading books. The books can 72 (borrow) from the local library. Lots of students love playing and watching 73. .team sport, like basketball or football. Now. more and more kids go to visit some places of interest, and put up their experiences on the website 74 includes many notes about travelling. Are they 75.__(true) happier than kids in the past? Let's wait and see 第四部分书面表达(共20分) 76. 假如你是李明,来自澳大利亚的九年级学生Mike在学校遇到了一些问题。请你根据Mike的来信, 梳理其问题,提出你的解决办法,并给Mike回信。 Dear Li Hua. I have been tired on Mondays since the start of this term. I admit I do play computer games until midnight and don't do much homework, but I really need to relax myself from study What should I do? Do I have to give up games? Yours. Mike Dear Mike, I'm sorry to hear your problems. Best wishes, Li Hua 九年级英语试题卷(EZ)第8页(共8页)