江苏省南京外国语学校九年级2023-2024学年上学期九年级期终考英语试卷

1 南京外国语学校 2023-2024学年度第一学期期终初三年级 英语试题(卷) 试卷总分: 120分 考试时间:120 分钟 卷 I客观题(满分 80分) I.Multiple choice (1'x25 = 25) 21. After a month in Peru, we were ready to travel on to country. Some of us wanted a trip to Bolivia, while the others prefer to Argentina. A. another ; one B. other; that C. another; that D. other; one 22.For a northerner, nothing compares to the experience of gliding frozen ponds and rivers ice skates in winter. A. across; in B. across; on C. through; on D. through; in 23. Life is like climbing a mountain. you reach the top, you won't enjoy the most breathtaking view. A. Since B. Even though C. Unless D. If only 24. People easily get worried in this highly competitive society, and they are so afraid of any chance. A. running out of B. passing up on C. coming off D. putting away 25. The tourists are discussing Chengdu or Changsha is the best city at this time of the year. A. whether; to visit B. if; to visit C. whether; to be visited D. if; to be visited 26. The music at the party was loud, it really difficult to have a conversation. A. too much; to make B. much too; to make C. too much; making D.much too; making 27. it is to swim on a hot summer day! It is so wrong not to take our advice. A. What fun; for him B. What fun; of him C. How fun; of him D. How fun; for him 28. ,the bus was in good condition again, ready to carry passengers safely on their journeys. A. Having been repaired B. Being repaired C. Having repaired D. Had been repaired 29. All stores this supermarket will for several days in the coming Chinese new year, so you can come here if you are in shortage of food. A. besides; close B. except; close C. besides; be closed D. except; be closed 30. the great ancient books their writers’ background information are shared on the latest TV show—China in the Classics. A. Neither; nor B. Either; or C. Both; and D. Not only; but also 31. the flat is properly decorated, you should have a professional worker it over. A. To make sure; look B. Making sure, to look C. To make sure; to look D. Making sure; look 32. F401 is the only one of the lecture rooms available now large enough to hold 200 people. A. which is B. which are C. that is D. that are 33. Which of the following sentences has a different sentence structure? A. After this historic visit, people named the event “Ping-Pong Diplomacy B. She hoped to see the children reading books in each of their own rooms 2 C. The filmmaker has made the video more interesting by adding special effects. D. If you wave a book in front of you, you can feel the air moving against you. 34. If everybody carefully on the road, there no traffic accidents. A. drives; will be B.drove; would be C. had driven; would be D. could drive; will be 35. The Chinese, according to the survey, often seen as a polite and punctual people, particularly known for their . A. is; hard work B.are; hard-working C.is; hard-working D.are; hard work 36.This grain (粒)of sand, when through a microscope, appears to be the other. A. observing; twice as large as B. observed; as twice large as C. being observed; twice the size of D.observed; twice larger than 37. He opened his arms to hug his friend, who had offered him great advice. A. wide; so B. widely; so C. wide; such D. widely; such 38. The first time I to NFLS, I didn't know much about it. But now I the school for three years and it is my second home. A. came; have come to B.came; have been in C. have come; have come to D. have come; have been in 39. Nancy said that she didn't mind at all to her best friend's birthday party. A. not being invited; the fortieth B. being not invited; fortieth C. being not invited; the fortieth D. not being invited; fortieth 40. If you find a purse on the playground, you should try to find out A. whose is it B. who is its owner C. whom it belongs to D. who does it belong to 41. Everyone supposes that you are unhappy because of the mess they've made, ? A.are you B.aren't you C.do they D.don't they 42. It is when she is put in a situation she has to make comments on others she usually changes the topic. A. where; that B.that; who C.where; when D.which; that 43. —Leo looks so excited and happy. — If you win the first prize in the physics competition. A. So do you B. So you do C. So will you D.So you will 44. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. The girl over there is less taller than her younger brother. B. The articles he wrote are much more detailed than those of mine C. Nanjing is better developed than any city in Jiangsu province. D. The current temperature in Beijing is colder than Guangdong 45. —The math exam is so difficult. — I hardly finished the first page! A. Tell me about it. B.I beg your pardon? C. That's not the point. D. If you say so III. Cloze test (1x20 = 20%) Most kids are lucky if they get a great mom. I've been blessed (祝福) more than 46 because I have two great moms. 3 My mother and father met in the military. After ten years, when I was two, they divorced (离 婚)When I was four, I got a new stepmom, Tina. Throughout most of my childhood I didn't treat her well . Somewhere inside me a 47 said,“She can't take the place of Mom. She's not my mom; she can't tell me what to do.” When I was about twelve my father gave me a rude awakening. One day, after I had been particularly 48 to Tina, he took me aside and said, “Do you think I'm the one who goes to the store and buys your 49 foods? Do you think that I 50 fun things like going to the movies, pool, and Kings Island? Well, I don't. Tina is the one who does all those things. It's time that you start 51 her.” Immediately I was 52 with guilt and shame. How terrible it must have been for her to put time, energy, and love into a childish kid who pushed her buttons. Something clicked for (触 动)me that day. A wave of admiration and love came 53 me. That day I 54 calling her Mommy Tina. By the age of fourteen, I 55 the“Tina and called her Mom. Most stepchildren don't understand what a stepparent goes through, 56 a stepmom. They try to love this child who is 57 to them. They make sacrifices (牺牲) to feed, clothe, and provide for this child who isn't even their 58 .Tina did not need to do any of those things for me, 59 she did. She has loved me, supported me, sacrificed for me, provided for me, given me advice, and shown me unconditional love. It is 60 her that I love the way I do. I will always be 61 for this strong, beautiful woman who was brought into my life. I am 62 thankful that I have a mother who understands the love I have for Tina. I only hope that I am a bit as good as the two moms I've been blessed with. And I hope that any stepchi 63 tis knows that there is room in your heart for two moms. Don't take stepmoms for granted (视为理所当然). Don't spend your time complaining when you could be building a relationship to last a 64 .For the stepmoms out there, don't give up 65 . Sometimes it takes us a long time to get there but most of us do. 46.A.most B.one C.all D.few 47.A.pitch B.sound C.voice D.noise 48.A.kind B.good C.awful D.useless 49.A.recent B.healthy C.frozen D.favorite 50. A.plan B.choose C. discuss D.enjoy 51. A.telling B.asking C.noticing D.respecting 52. A.compared B.filled C. provided D.confused 53.A.with B.after C.over D.for 54. A.started B.continued C.refused D. stopped 55.A.forgot B.missed C. dropped D.chose 56. A.actually B.especially C. probably D.mostly 57. A.horrible B.pleasant C.dull D.scary 58. A.blood B.pride C.matter D.boss 59.A.for B.and C.so D.but 60. A. because of B.except for C.instead of D.rather than 61. A. useful B. excited C.grateful D.delighted 62.A.still B.also C.yet D.much 63.A.doing B. receiving C.reading D.believing 4 64. A. century B.while C. decade D. lifetime 65. A.hope B.chance C.time D.kids IV. Reading comprehension(1’x15=15') A The internet is a vast place. If you're a teenager, it can be hard to find cool websites to use. That's why we've come to the rescue with these fun websites for youths. These teenage websites let you play games, chat with others, and learn a thing or two along the way. Here are the best websites for teens. Teen Vogue Teen Vogue is an online-only sister publication of the Vogue magazine. Sure, Teen Vogue posts about the latest fashion trends and what your idols are wearing, but it's much deeper than that. The site covers “the latest in celebrity news, politics, fashion, beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and entertainment". It has a wide variety of opinion articles on the biggest current affairs, ensuring that you remain informed and critical. Young Composers Do you play an instrument or like composing your own musical pieces? If so, Young Composers is the place for you. It's a message board for people to discuss everything to do with music. You can upload your own compositions and get community feedback, rate other people's work, and participate in the monthly competitions. Not only is it a great place to speak with like-minded people, but it will also build up your confidence in music. HowStuffWorks HowStuffWorks isn't specifically a website for teenagers, but rather for all ages because it takes topics from the world of health, science, nature, and more, and makes them easy to understand. For example, you can find out about Henry VIII and all his wives, the secrets of a mountaintop city, and how dangerous beavers (海狸) are. It features(以…为特色) all sorts of unknown topics and you're sure to come away with some interesting information to impress your friends and family with. Underlined If you like reading or writing, you should head on over to Underlined. They post regularly with latest book recommendations, fun quizzes, and activities like how to create a heart-shaped bookmark. That's just the surface of Underlined, though. If you sign up for an account then you can post your own stories to share with the community. It's a great way to practice your writing and express your creativity. You can also browse other people's stories to get inspired. 66.What do the four websites share in common? A. They mainly aim to educate teenagers so that they can do well in study. B. They provide a platform for teenagers to discuss current political issues. C. They all include a variety of topics, from music composition to handicraft. D. They are not only entertaining but also educational for teenagers. 5 67. Based on their interests, which teenager should you recommend Underlined to? A. Taylor, who is curious about science and history and enjoys learning things. B. Jamie, who enjoys composing music and playing various instruments. C. Alex, who is passionate about fashion and current celebrity trends. D. Riley, who loves writing funny stories and sharing his favourite books with his friends. 68. Which of the following subjects is NOT likely to be featured on HowStuffWorks according to the text? A. Historical figures and their stories. B. The latest fashion designs and reviews. C. Nature and wildlife facts. D. Health and science explanations. 69. Which of the following descriptions is TRUE according to the text? A. Young Composers and Underlined both encourage creativity. B. Teen Vogue and Young Composers aim to provide current affairs and entertainment. C. To post new content on HowStuffWorks, users must create their own accounts first. D. Teen Vogue and Underlined are both centered around book recommendations. 70. Based on the text, which website would most likely introduce a teenager to new fields of knowledge and learn more about the world? A. Teen Vogue B. Young Composers C.HowStuffWorks D. Underlined B From 2007 to 2023, more than half of all U.S.workers either lost their jobs or were forced to take cuts in hours or pay during the recession(经济衰退期).The worst may be behind them now, but the financial losses of the past few years have reshaped nearly every part of their lives—how they live, work, and spend-even the way they think about the future. For Cindy, the recession began when her husband was relocated to Rhinelander, Wisconsin by his company, forcing the family to move in a hurry. The couple bought a new house but were unable to sell their two-bedroom home in Big Lake, Minnesota. With two mortgages(抵押借 款)and two young children to care for, Cindy couldn't imagine how to spend her husband's pay to keep her family fed. Then she happened to find an online community called Blotanical, a forum (论坛 ) for gardeners, many with an interest in sustainability (可持续发展).“The more I read and discussed these practices, the more I realized this would help not only our finance but also our health," she says. Cindy admits that before the recession, she was a city girl with no interest in growing her own dinner. “I grew flowers mostly-I didn't think about plants that weren't visually interesting." But to save her money, she began putting in vegetables and fruit-everything from strawberry beds to apple trees-and as her first plant grew, her spirits lifted. She no longer thinks of gardening and making her own jams as just a money saver: they're a genuine pleasure. “It's brought us closer together as a family, too," she says. Her kids voluntarily help with the garden work, and the family cooks together instead of eating out. The food tastes better—it's fresher and organic (有 机的 )一 and the garden easily fulfills its original purpose: cost cutting. Now she spends about $200 to $300 a month on foods, less than half of the $650 a month that she used to lay out. After discovering how resourceful(足智多谋的 ) she can be in tough times, Cindy is no longer easily discouraged. “It makes me feel proud to be able to say I made it myself," she says. “ I feel a sense of achievement, and I'm more confident about trying things I've never done before." Now she avoids convenience stores and has begun learning to make her own soap. “I don't think I would have ever begun this journey if it weren't for the recession," she says. “I have 6 a feeling that from now on, it will affect my family's health and happiness for the better.” 71. How did Cindy's husband's job relocation affect their financial situation? A. They were forced to sell their old houses at a loss. B. They had to pay for two houses at the same time. C. They were relocated to a more affordable area. D. Her husband was fired by the company with some pay. 72. What movitated Cindy to join the Blotanical community? A. Fitness and finance improvement. B. Her wish to learn more about plant gardening. C. Her long-standing interest in sustainability D. Getting closer to people in the neighbourhood. 73. How did gardening influence Cindy's household spending? A. Her kids became more responsible for family finance B. She made some money through making her own jams. C. She spent more on plants and organic foods. D. Her living cost was cut more than by half. 74. What changes did Cindy experience during the recession? A. She felt more discouraged and dependent. B. She was more adventurous and cheerful. C. She learnt more skills about calculation and planning. D. She was more connected with her family and respected. 75. According to the text, what can be Cindy's likely future lifestyle? A. Cindy will prefer convenience over sustainability. B. Cindy will focus on economic benefits and saving money. C. Cindy will continue exploring sustainable practices. D. Cindy will give up gardening and take up a new hobby. C The imitation game, as designed by mathematician Alan Turing in his 1950 paper “Computing Machinery and Intelligence", tasks two respondents(调查对象 ), a person and a computer, with answering questions from a third person or judge. The questioner must then decide which is human. This has come to be known as the Turing Test. Turing suggested that if a machine could successfully imitate a person, then it had “artificial intelligence". So what is artificial intelligence, and could you tell the difference between a person and AI? AI refers to the creation of intelligent machines that can think and act like humans. These systems are designed to perform tasks that typically need human intelligence, such as understanding natural language, recognizing images and making decisions. AI has come a long way in recent years and is now being used in a variety of industries, from healthcare and finance to trade and transportation. With advances in machine learning and natural language processing, AI is becoming increasingly advanced and is able to perform more complex tasks with greater accuracy (精准度).As a person, I believe that AI has the potential to greatly improve our lives. However, there are also concerns (担忧) about the impact of Al on our 7 society. So what do you think of AI? I asked ChatGPT to “tell me as humanly as possible what AI is," and the first three paragraphs are its answer. You are the judge, and I am the human respondent. Did you think my introduction was AI? What I know is that I am scared of AI. Programs like ChatGPT use machine learning to create text in response to user input. This means the program learns from existing content to create new content, which can blur the lines between an original and plagiarized (抄袭的) work. Concerns of plagiarism and misinformation are increasing as programs like ChatGPT and other AI technologies use existing writing, art and knowledge to create human-like work. This opens the door to debates on the ethics (道德伦理) of AI and the information these programs are learning from. Are these sources accurate? Is the machine learning algorithm (算法) a kind of thief? It is our job as humans to control AI and make sure its ethical development and use. Al might not be ready to destroy humanity, but it is still reasonable to be careful about its progress. 76. Accord to the Turing Test, what's the relation between machines and artificial intelligence? A. Machines with artificial intelligence can imitate humans successfully and fool the judge. B. Machines can develop their own artificial intelligence independently without human help. C. It's likely that machines with AI can perform certain tasks without human intelligence. D. Machines can only have artificial intelligence with the presence of human respondents. 77. According to the text, how does AI work? A. AI creates intelligent machines to complete the tasks given by humans. B. Al is created and developed to perform tasks that need human intelligence. C. AI makes decisions through machine learning and natural language processing. D. Al helps humans to finish their work much faster and better through plagiarism. 78. What is the writer's concern ( 顾 虑 ) about the use of programs like ChatGPTand AI technologies? A. They will take over the world and rule the humanity. B. They use existing content to create human-like work. C. They steal too much information from inaccurate sources. D. They cannot learn from existing texts and original work. 79. What does the underlined part “blur the lines" in paragraph 6 mean? A. Hide the difference. B. Draw the line. C. Tell the difference. D. Form a link. 80. What is the author's attitude towards Al development? A. Excited. B. Unknown. C. Worried. D. Disappointed. 卷 主观题(满分 40分) V. Vocabulary A. Complete each sentence with proper words. The first letter of each word is given.(0.5’x15=7.5’) 8 1.A look for evidence (迹象)about past environments like seeds, animal bones and soil types to guess what happened in history in a certain region. 2. Children grow quickly, especially their feet. But many families cannot afford new shoes each time. As a result, about 300 million children around the world go b . 3. The small but n changes in her body language clearly suggested her growing impatience during the boring meeting. 4. Neil Bohr, Danish physicist, received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922 in r of his contributions (贡献) to atomic theory. 5. The new h of the international company is located in the central part of San Francisco. 6. The Beatles, the world-famous rock band, broke up officially in 1970 and the four members went in their own s directions. 7. To understand how e Americans have become about online shopping, look at the chart: the online sales increased from $ 0.9 billion in 2009 to $1.7 billion last year. 8. Outdoor team spirit training can offer great chances to classmates or co-workers to form a stronger b with each other. 9. If you take part in a book-recycling s , it means you give books to another person, family or group, instead of leaving them to take up space and get dusty. 10. Don't you have trouble c on your homework when your roommate talks so loud? 11. How e he felt when he failed to remember the name of his boss! He wished he could crawl under a desk and hide. 12. In the late 19th century, the Industrial Revolution made life m for workers, who had to work for at least 12 hours a day for very low pay. 13. Many language learners know hundreds of grammar rules but can't speak correctly or f 14. Thomas kicked another player in the leg. The r ran up and showed him a yellow card. 15. A monk called Wang Yuanlu discovered large numbers of p pictures produced between the late 4th and early 11th centuries in a cave in Dunhuang. B. Complete the sentences with the proper forms of the given words.(0.5’x15=7.5’) 1. Diana, one of the top language experts, _young people to talk about films they like when learning English in a recent lecture. (advice) 2. After changing her lifestyle, she found the more she exercised, she became. (health) 3. Robin Hood is known for his stories of “robbing the rich to give to the poor". (legend) 4. The performance was so moving that it left a lasting impression on the audience. (forget) 5. The weather forecast gave urgent of a hurricane heading towards the coast. (warn) 6. Nothing is than taking on a job in which you have absolutely no interest. (pathetically) 7. All the on campus should be thoroughly checked before the new semester begins. (equip) 8. Last April, Apple Inc was ordered to pay two Chinese writers a total of 730,000 yuan, as it had been selling their works through its online app store without their .(permit) 9. It's widely believed that tea was discovered by the emperor Shennong , inventor of Chinese medicine and of farming. (myth) 9 10. Clever Net is setting up an education platform, where Internet users can use multimedia online teaching materials. (interact) 11. All students on campus filled in a couple of online about their living habits.(question) 12. Some people believe we should go to Mars and start a new life. But others say it is impossible for humans to change an planet in space into a pleasant home. (inhabit) 13. Teenagers have a strong desire for as well as their parents’ love and support. It can be a tough challenge for them to achieve a balance. (depend) 14._ is something that a lot of men have to learn to live with. However, scientists don't understand much about why so little is going on up there. (bald) 15.Xu Beihong was set up to remember the father of modern Chinese painting.(memory) VI. Choose a proper phrase to complete each sentence and change the form if necessary. There is an extra one. (1’x10=10’) trip over come back come of age consist of tell on make a fool of send off think twice take in throw in tell off 1. The Clippers left behind by 31 points, before overcoming the Warriors 135-131. Their shows nothing is impossible with a willing heart. 2. After by the headmaster for breaking school rules, the boys chose to tidy up the corridor as a gesture of apology. 3. As a footballer, if you fight against other players during the match, you immediately for fighting should be avoided in any sports events. 4. Daydreaming on my way home, I the sidewalk curb (路牙子) and fell to my knees. 5. After China's Double Eleven shopping festival ended, many thought with regret that they should before shopping online, money just flying off the card unnoticed. 6. marks the time when a person is given new rights and responsibilities as an adult. 7. Over 10 million refugees (难民)are said by European countries by the end of 2023. 8. If I were you, I a few gifts for free right away to attract more customers. 9. Our school, considered as one of the top schools in Nanjing , the national high school curriculum and three international programs. 10. several times by the bullies (恶霸), he complained to the teacher and asked for a severe punishment for them. VII. Read the passage and finish the form with ONE word in each blank.(0.5’x10=5') From birth, every person needs other human beings. Babies need to be cared for to survive. Their first connections usually come from parents and siblings(兄弟姐妹). But as children grow up, they spend more time with others. And they may or may not feel connected to the people they see every day. Some people feel different from or rejected by their neighbors, people they work with or even their families. People who don't feel like they belong often feel lonely, even when others are around. People find different ways to meet their natural desire to belong to a group. Some rely on their families while others find communities based on what they are interested in. These can include religious beliefs, shared goals, life experiences or popular culture. 10 You need others for many reasons. Community members can offer advice or practical help when you go through difficult times. You can also grow as a person from helping others. And belonging helps give a sense of meaning as you become part of something bigger than yourself. So what can you do if you lack a sense of belonging? The first step will usually be to make a conscious effort to build connections with others. You could join groups based on interests you share. Or you could reach out to an individual with whom you have something in common and decide when to meet up. This may be uncomfortable at first, but as with most things, it becomes easier with practice. Focusing on others more than yourself may help. Ask questions that show you care about others' lives. This will help them feel valued. If you are shy, it will spare you from having to talk about yourself excessively. Also, remember that staying loyal to who you are is as important as being open to accepting others. If you hide your thoughts and feelings to fit in, you won't feel like you belong. Finding a place where you belong may not be easy. But it will help you live a happy and fulfilled(满意的)life. Why and how to become 1 of a community Introduction For 2 and for growth, everyone needs others since they're born. Without a sense of belonging, people feel lonely even when they aren't 3 Ways Some people rely on their family or relatives. Others find communities that match their 4 .These include 5 , common goals, experiences, and etc. Reasons Those in the community can 6 you with help at tough times. Assisting others might also 7 to your personal growth. As you integrate into something greater than yourself, belonging gives rise to a feeling of purpose. Suggestions Try to 8 with other people. Join some groups or contact someone with whom you share something in common. Giving more attention to others than to yourself could be helpful, for example, you can ask questions that show your concern for the lives of others. Finding community requires a willingness to accept others, while it is also 9 important to remain true to yourself. Conclusion Finding belonging can bring you 10 and fulfillment, though it is hard to find the right place. VIII.Writing (10’) With the fast development of technology, people can contact each other anywhere at any time. But is technology making us more or less connected? Our school is holding a speech competition on this topic for the Technology Week. Please write a speech of around 80 words 11 about the influence of technology on interpersonal relationships. Your writing should include: 1. your opinion; 2. two reasons to support your opinion. Is technology making us more or less connected? Hello, everyone! It is my honor to stand here and deliver a speech today. 答案 21-25 ABCBA 26-30 DDADC 31-35 ACBBD 36-40 DCBDC 41-45 DACBA 46-50 ACCDA 51-55 DBCAC 56-60 BAADA 61-65 CBCDA 66-70 DDBAC 71-75 BADBC 76-80 ACBAC V 词汇 A 1-5 Archaeologist barefoot noticeable recognition headquarters 6-10 separate enthusiastic bond scheme concentrating 11-15 embarrassed miserable fluently referee primitive B 1-5 advised the healthier legendary unforgettably warnings 6-10 more pathetic equipment permission mythical interactive 11-15 questionnaires uninhabitable independence Baldness Memorial VI 短语适当形式填空 1.Coming back 2.Being told off 3.Will be sent off 12 4.Tripped over 5.Have thought twice 6.Coming of age 7.to have been taken in 8.would throw in 9.consists of 10.Having been made a fool of VII 1-5 part survival alone interests religions 6-10 provide contribute/lead connect equally happiness VIII 写作 略