上海市徐汇区位育初级中学2024-2025学年九年级下学期3月月考英语试题

第1页，共 8页 2024 学年第二学期初三年级英语 4 月练习 （满分：140 分 时间：90 分钟） 2025. 4 Part 1 Listening (第一部分 听力) I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共 20 分) A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) ( 5 分) A B C D E F 1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________ B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你所听到的 对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (5 分) 6. A) Animals World. B) Animal News. C) World News. D) English News. 7. A) One cake. B) Two cakes. C) Three cakes. D) Four cakes. 8. A) Sarah. B) Sarah’s mother. C) Sarah’s teacher. D) Sarah’s mother. 9. A) 10:35. B) 10:45. C) 10:50. D) 11:00. 10. A) Because they always get lost. B) Because he doesn’t feel very well. C) Because the car needs repairing. D) Because he doesn’t know how far they can go. C. Listen to the dialogue and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句 子是否符合你听到的对话内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (5 分) 11. Helen Thayer was the first woman who walked to the North Pole alone. 12. Helen was born in the United States. 13. Helen had a dream to walk to the North Pole alone when she was forty. 14. On her journey, Helen walked 345 miles in freezing weather conditions. 15. Once, seven polar bears wanted to eat Helen. Luckily, she saved herself. D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（听短文，完成下列内容。每空格 限填一词）（10 分） 第2页，共 8页 16. Kitty wanted to plant in the _______ _______ many beautiful flowers for Mum’s birthday. 17. Dad found that the flowers were _______ _______. 18. Dad went to Mr White _______ _______ some flower seeds. 19. Kitty and Dad worked for _______ _______ before Mum came back. 20. After Mum heard the _______ _______ she was moved to tears. Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary (第二部分 语法和词汇) II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (15 分) 21. Last summer, my family spent ______ unforgettable holiday ______ Spain. A) a; on B) an; in C) a; in D) an; on 22. I have two tickets for the weekend concert, one of which is for myself, and ______ is reserved specifically for you. A) another B) other C) the other D) others 23. Two-thirds of his time ________ on chatting online, and one-third of his subjects _________ below the passing line. A) is spent; are B) spends; are C) are spent; is D) spend; are 24. He likes sports very much, so he has collected _____ information about the Olympics. A) a lot B) a great many C) huge amounts of D) a large number of 25. The Shanghai World Financial Center is a ________ building which is the tallest in Shanghai. A) 492-meters tall B) 492-meter-tall C) 492-meters-tall D) 492 meters tall 26. To avoid the heavy traffic on the highway, we decided to depart two hours ______ than originally scheduled. A) early B) earlier C) earliest D) the earliest 27. You ______ submit the application form right now; the deadline has been changed to next Friday. A) must B) needn’t C) should D) can 28. ______ practical knowledge the experienced engineer shared with us during the workshop! A) What B) What an C) How D) How an 29. ______ heavy rain poured down during the outdoor ceremony, all participants insisted on staying until it ended. A) If B) As soon as C) Although D) Since 30. The student denied ______ the confidential exam questions from the teacher’s desk before the test. A) copy B) to copy C) copied D) copying 31. The national flag ______ ceremoniously every morning at sunrise in front of the school gate as part of the daily routine. A) raises B) rise C) is risen D) is raised 32. Can you describe the workers and the factory ______ you visited last week? A) which B) that C) who D) where 33. After noticing his absence, I wondered ______, considering he had been looking forward to it for weeks. A) why would he go to the concert B) why did he go to the concert C) why he would go to the concert D) why he didn’t go to the concert 第3页，共 8页 34. I don’t know if he________ tomorrow. If he ______ , I’ll tell him about it. A) will come, will come B) comes, comes C) comes, will come D) will come, comes 35. The unexpected power failure ______ in the middle of the concert, leaving the audience in complete darkness. A) happened B) was taken place C) was held D) held III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once (选择最恰当的选项填入空格, 每空格限填一词，每词填一次) ( 8 分) A. balanced B. varieties C. the most D. inactive E. benefits A healthy lifestyle functions like a complex ecosystem: every component must work harmoniously. Nutritionists emphasize that a __36__ diet, combining whole grains, fresh fruits, and lean proteins, provides essential nutrients for both physical and mental health. However, modern habits often lead people to remain __37__ for extended periods. Office workers sitting motionless at desks for hours, for instance, frequently report back pain and reduced concentration. Scientific studies consistently reveal that individuals who engage in regular physical activity gain __38__ significant advantages compared to their inactive peers. For example, swimmers not only develop cardiovascular endurance but also demonstrate improved problem-solving abilities, likely due to increased blood flow to the brain. Conversely, teenagers addicted to video games often experience disrupted sleep patterns and social isolation. Even simple changes, such as taking short walks after meals or practicing yoga, can dramatically enhance one’s quality of life by offering long-term __39__. The key lies in recognizing that movement, whether physical or mental, acts as the driving force behind sustained well-being. 36. _________ 37. __________ 38. __________ 39. __________ A. mainly B. such as C. coming D. because of E. attention There is wind, rain and thunder in nature, which can be seen at different times. Among them, the wind is always around us. We can feel it at any time. But it is different in different seasons. In spring, it's soft and comfortable. But in summer, it can be rough and strong. Rain comes lightly in spring, and it can last for a few days. But in summer, it's usually heavy, __40__ in a sudden and then disappears in a sudden too. Thunder usually comes with rain and wind, and it often appears in summer. Wind is now the fastest growing resource of power in the world. Why is wind power becoming popular again? To understand the answer, it helps to know why the use of wind power didn’t catch much __41__. It is true that the wind will always blow again, but it isn’t always easy to guess when and where it will blow next. People learned ways to create power that were more reliable(可靠的). Steam and fossil fuels, __42__ coal and oil, are very powerful sources of energy. For a long time, trains ran __43__ by burning coal. The gas that powers our cars comes from oil. Coal and oil are burned to create electricity that powers our lights, computers and TVs. 40. _________ 41. __________ 42. __________ 43. __________ 第4页，共 8页 IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms. (用所给单词的适当形式 填空，每空格限填一词) (8 分) 44. Shanghai ________ a lot of visitors from all over the world every year. (attractive) 45. Lily was ________ of the mistakes until her teacher pointed them out for her. (aware) 46. Sherlock Holmes ________ lots of cases with the help of his assistant in his life in the past. (solution) 47. We took the lift to the ________ floor to enjoy the night view of the city. (forty) 48. Parents are watching several ________ about the school festival in the classroom. (video) 49. The contract terms were ________ stated, leading to misunderstandings between the two companies. (clear) 50. If you have even ________ luck now, you will have better luck another time. (bad) 51. The accountant’s financial ________ caused significant losses to the company and damaged its reputation. (honest) IV. Rewrite the sentences as required (根据所给要求完成句子) (14 分) 52. The students have already submitted their science project reports. (改为否定句) The students ______ submitted their science project reports ______. 53. The documentary about space exploration lasted for two and a half hours. (对划线部分提问) ______ ______ did the documentary about space exploration last? 54. The manager never approves urgent requests without careful consideration. (改为反义疑问句) The manager never approves urgent requests without careful consideration, ______ ______? 55. The instructions were so complicated that none of us could follow them.（改为同义句） The instructions were ______ complicated for ______ of us to follow. 56. "Have the engineers solved the technical problem?" the director asked. (改为宾语从句) The director asked ______ the engineers ______ solved the technical problem. 57. Someone has translated the ancient poem into three foreign languages. (改为被动语态) The ancient poem has ______ ______ into three foreign languages. 58. unless, stops, the outdoor concert, immediately, have to, it, raining, canceled, will, be（连词成 句） _____________________________________________________________________ Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写) I. Reading comprehension (阅读理解) (共 50 分) A. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案) (12 分) When 14-year-old Lin Xia from Shanghai first arrived in London for a student exchange program, she was both excited and nervous. Her host family, the Thompsons, welcomed her warmly, but cultural misunderstandings soon emerged. 第5页，共 8页 On her first morning, Mrs. Thompson served baked beans and toast for breakfast. Xia politely ate a few bites, though the salty beans couldn’t satisfy her taste buds. Later, she whispered to her roommate Emma, “Do British people eat beans every morning?” Emma burst out laughing. “No! Mum thought you might miss Chinese breakfasts. She read online that beans are popular in Shanghai!” Xia realized Mrs. Thompson had mixed up Shanghai’s sweet red bean desserts with British baked beans. Another challenge arose during a school project. Xia’s team needed to design a poster about climate solutions. While her British teammates freely debated ideas, Xia hesitated to disagree with others, remembering her teachers’ advice in China: “Group harmony matters most.” Noticing her silence, the teacher Ms. Wilkins approached her. “Your perspective is valuable, Xia. In Britain, respectful debates often lead to better solutions.” Taking a deep breath, Xia shared her idea of using algae to absorb carbon dioxide—a concept she’d learned from her scientist father. The team loved it and won the first prize. By the trip’s end, Xia had grown bolder. She even taught the Thompsons to make dumplings, laughing as Mr. Thompson accidentally dropped one on the cat. “Cultural exchange isn’t about being perfect,” she wrote in her journal. “It’s about listening, adapting, and finding joy in the messy middle.” 59. What was the main purpose of the Thompsons serving baked beans? A. To introduce traditional British food. B. To make fun of Chinese eating habits. C. To recreate a Shanghai-style breakfast. D. To test Xia’s adaptability. 60. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase "mixed up" in Paragraph 2? A. cooked carefully B. thought wrongly C. purposely replaced D. commercially promoted 61. Why did Xia initially avoid disagreeing with her teammates? A. She lacked confidence in her English. B. She valued team harmony over debate. C. She found their ideas perfect. D. She disliked the teacher’s intervention. 62. What scientific concept did Xia contribute to the project? A. Using solar panels for clean energy. B. Planting trees to reduce pollution. C. Applying algae to absorb CO₂. D. Developing electric public transport. 63. Which lesson did Xia learn from her experience? A. Cultural exchange requires avoiding mistakes. B. Perfect understanding between cultures is impossible. C. Adaptation and communication bridge cultural gaps. D. Western education systems outperform others. 64. How does the author organize the passage? A. By comparing British and Chinese customs. B. Through a personal growth story with examples. C. By listing cultural differences statistically. D. Through historical analysis of exchange programs. 第6页，共 8页 B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12 分) Long before airplanes existed, the Chinese found a way to touch the sky—through kites. These flying wonders, called fengzheng, have been part of China’s culture for over two thousand years. Historical records show that the earliest kites were not toys but tools. During the Warring States Period (476–221 BC), the philosopher Mozi spent three years __65__ a wooden hawk that could glide like a bird. Though his invention was heavy and couldn’t fly far, it laid the foundation for future developments. By the Han Dynasty, kites took on practical roles. General Han Xin once used a kite to measure the distance to a palace his army planned to attack secretly. Soldiers also flew kites at night, attaching bamboo pipes that made haunting sounds in the wind. Enemies, believing the sounds to be voices of ghosts, would often escape in fear. As time passed, kites became artistic expressions. Tang Dynasty nobles competed to create the most __66__ kites using silk and gold thread. They painted them with cranes symbolizing longevity (长寿) or dragons representing imperial (皇家的) power. Modern China balances tradition and innovation in kite-making. At the Weifang International Kite Festival, __67__ attracts over 1,000 teams annually, you’ll see kites shaped like spaceships or cartoon characters. Yet traditional masters still follow ancient rules. A perfect kite must have balance—its bamboo frame, paper weight, and string strength must harmonize with wind conditions. Without this balance, even the most beautiful kite will __68__ to the ground. Beyond science, kites carry philosophy. The string connects earth and sky, much like how people balance daily life and dreams. During Qingming Festival, some people write ancestors’ names on kites, then cut the strings, symbolically __69__ their sorrows fly away. As kite maker Wang Li explains, “Flying a kite teaches us patience. You can’t pull the string too hard, or it breaks. You must __70__ with the wind, not against it.” 65. A) eating B) carving C) buying D) ignoring 66. A) ordinary B) beautiful C) dangerous D) invisible 67. A) what B) where C) which D) when 68. A) rise B) stick C) disappear D) crash 69. A) suggesting B) resisting C) regretting D) dreaming 70. A) argue B) race C) fight D) dance C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入恰当的词， 使其内容通顺，首字母已给，每空格限填一词) (14 分) For thousands of years, tea has been more than a drink in China—it’s a philosophy. The earliest records of tea drinking date back to the Han Dynasty (202 BC–220 AD), when it was used as medicine. By the Tang Dynasty, tea had become a daily h__71__, enjoyed by emperors and farmers alike. Lu Yu’s The Classic of Tea, written in the 8th century, laid the foundation for tea ceremonies, emphasizing harmony between humans and nature. 第7页，共 8页 Today, China’s tea culture is experiencing a modern revival. In Shanghai’s trendy cafes, baristas mix matcha (powdered green tea) with latte art, while tech startups use AI to p__72__ tea quality. At the same time, young people are rediscovering ancient habits. Tea master Li Wei, 28, hosts workshops where participants learn to brew tea in clay pots, f__73__ their phones aside for an hour. “Tea teaches patience,” he says. “Each step—warming the cups, smelling the leaves—is a meditation.” However, balancing tradition and innovation isn’t easy. Some purists argue that adding milk or sugar d__74__ the tea’s original flavor. Others believe creativity keeps traditions alive. A Hangzhou company now sells “tea cubes”—compressed tea leaves shaped like chocolates—to attract busy urbanites. Meanwhile, eco-friendly packaging replaces plastic with bamboo, showing r__75__ for ancient sustainability practices. The global market is taking notice. Chinese tea brands are partnering with French designers for luxury gift boxes, while British tea shops offer “Dragon Well” green tea. Social media plays a role too. Short videos of tea ceremonies g__76__ millions of views, with hashtags like #TeaTime trending worldwide. For 16-year-old Zhang Yiming, tea bridges generations. “My grandma taught me to brew tea when I was six. Now, I send her matcha cakes I buy online,” he says. Whether through a smartphone screen or a centuries-old teapot, tea remains a l__77__ connecting past and present. 71. h________ 72. p________ 73. f________ 74. d________ 75. r________ 76. g_________ 77. l_______ D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) (12 分) Every rainy afternoon, 16-year-old Yang Ming would pass Mr. Wu’s tiny umbrella repair shop on his way home from school in a small city. The shop, squeezed between a bakery and a pharmacy, smelled of aged cotton and lemon oil. Its window displayed umbrellas transformed into art—one painted with dancing cranes, another patched with rainbow silk pieces. Yang’s classmates laughed at his habit of collecting broken umbrellas. “Just buy a new one!” they’d say. But Yang remembered his grandmother mending his favorite duck-patterned umbrella before she passed away. “Things deserve second chances,” she’d told him. One September storm, Yang rushed into Mr. Wu’s shop with three broken umbrellas. The old craftsman, bent over a magnifying lamp, didn’t look up. “Leave them here,” he mumbled. When Yang returned a week later, his umbrellas had become masterpieces. The duck pattern now swam through lotus leaves embroidered (刺绣) with silver thread. “Teach me,” Yang cried out. Mr. Wu’s eyebrows shot up. “You kids only care about phones!” But Yang’s weekly visits wore down his resistance. By winter, Yang could splice ribs (拼接伞骨) and darn torn canopies (织补伞面). Their breakthrough came during Spring Festival. A girl brought in her mother’s wedding umbrella, torn by wind. Yang suggested replacing the broken panel with red silk from his grandma’s scarf. Mr. Wu added golden phoenixes. When the girl cried happy tears upon seeing it, something 第8页，共 8页 changed. Soon, neighbors brought damaged treasures—a baby’s first rain shield, a traveler’s map-covered umbrella. Students volunteered to paint designs. The shop became a community gallery where stories were repaired alongside fabric. On Yang’s last day before leaving, Mr. Wu handed him a box. Inside lay his grandmother’s duck umbrella, now framed with a note: “To my student—keep mending the world, one stitch at a time.” Now at university, Yang runs a recycling art club. His latest project is about turning plastic bottle caps into umbrella handles. Somewhere in the small city, Mr. Wu’s shop window still displays their first cooperation, its cranes forever dance under lemon-scented light. 78. Why did Yang Ming collect broken umbrellas instead of buying new ones? _________________________________________________________________. 79. What are the materials mentioned in the passage that were used to repair umbrellas? (List at least two materials) _________________________________________________________________. 80. How did Yang and Mr. Wu’s relationship change over time? _________________________________________________________________. 81. What does the phrase “mending the world, one stitch at a time” symbolize? _________________________________________________________________. 82. Why was the repaired wedding umbrella special to the girl? _________________________________________________________________. 83. Have you ever repaired something instead of replacing it? Describe how it made you feel. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________. VII. Writing (作文) (共 20 分) 84. Please write at least 60 words according to the given situation. （请你根据所给情境，写一篇不少于 60 个词的短文，标点符号不占格。） On a student forum, Jack posted: "I’m a Grade 9 student struggling to balance homework and hobbies. Every day I spend 4+ hours on assignments but still feel behind. My guitar is gathering dust! Any advice?" Write a reply to: 1. Show your understanding of his feeling; 2. Offer 2 practical tips; 3. Encourage the person.