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九年级(上)十一月学情调查
英语
(时间:90分钟,满分:90分)
第一部分 选择题(共50分)
一、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)
第一节 阅读下列语言材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Everyone knows that China is changing and developing very fast at the moment. Many young people from home and abroad have felt the changes. The following are some comments (评论) young people made on a website message board.
I’m a Chinese student. I’m very proud of China and I’d love to make a real contribution (贡献) to the development of my country. When I finish my training in Canada, I will go back to China and start a business, so I can give something back to my country.
—Carmon, Toronto
I’m a Chinese student. My hometown used to be very poor. But it has changed now. Most people in my hometown have a better life and some can now afford (买得起) cars. I’m very happy with these changes and very proud of them.
—Zhou Li, Guangxi
I spent two years in Beijing as a student in the late 1990s and I recently went back there on holiday. I couldn’t believe the changes which had taken place in such a short time. And I admire Chinese people for their wish to succeed, and their family values. I think these qualities (品质) will be very important if China is to continue developing.
—Jackson, Oxford
I hope that China will become a more successful and prosperous (繁荣) country. There is still a long way to go. There are many challenges and difficulties ahead, but I am sure we can get them over if we work together.
—Susan, Hong Kong
1. Who is not Chinese?
A. Jackson. B. Susan. C. Zhou Li. D. Carmon.
2. Where is Carmon now?
A. In Guangxi. B. In Oxford. C. In Toronto. D. In Hong Kong.
3. What is Zhou Li’s hometown like now?
A. It’s still very poor.
B Some people have enough money to buy cars.
C. There are green trees everywhere.
D. There are many tall buildings.
4. When did Jackson study in Beijing?
A. In 1990. B. In the early 1990s.
C. Less than 10 years ago. D. More than 20 years ago.
B
How can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why do your teachers use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.
Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.
“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulty learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and open the door for future research in this area.”
Many language teachers know the value of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D. C. depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs to teach them the Chinese lyrics. So it’s easy for them to start because they know the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for the kids.” “Sometimes, I think if I were taught English that way, maybe I would speak much better English than now,” Hua Zhuying adds.
Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So, if you still have problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out?
5. According to the passage, the best way to remember a foreign language is to ________.
A. read and write more
B listen to the teacher carefully
C. copy the words many times
D. remember words in a song
6. Dr. Ludke believes that foreign language learning can be supported by ________.
A. using the listen-and-repeat singing method
B listening to all kinds of famous music
C. writing songs with the language
D. reading the lyrics again and again
7. From the passage, we know that Hua Zhuying ________.
A. is interested in writing English songs
B. teaches children English by using music
C. teaches Chinese in an American school
D. is a researcher in a language school
8. The passage mainly tells us that ________.
A. many researchers realize the importance of language studying
B. your brain remembers a language better if you sing it
C. many language teachers know the value of famous music
D. you will never learn a language well unless you can sing
C
Being polite can help you have better relationships with people and even open doors for your job. Here is something to help to be polite.
Try to smile when you first meet someone. It shows you are in good spirits and happy to see them. It helps you to make friends with them soon. However, in some cultures, like Russia, the smile is not necessary.
You should give them a warm “hello” when you walk by someone you know or not. Don’t wait for them to say first. This shows you are polite. For example, when you get into a new factory and meet someone, you can say, “Hello. It’s great to meet you. My name is Jeff.” Then he might tell you his name and welcome you warmly.
Say “please” and “thank you”. When asking someone to do something for you, always say “please”. After someone has done something for you, always say “thank you”. Let others know your thanks for their help.
Instead of jumping right into business or serious discussions with someone, make small talk first. Discuss their day, their kids, or the food they have for lunch. Talk about movies or shows you’re watching lately or books that you’re reading. This will help break the ice.
9. What can show that you are happy?
A. Welcoming new partners. B. Smiling.
C. Saying “thank you”. D. Having lunch with others.
10. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 3?
A. A warm smile. B. A good spirit.
C. A warm hello. D. Small talk.
11. How can we break the ice?
A. By talking about the new movie. B. By discussing our different opinions.
C. By helping each other. D. By jumping right into business.
12. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
(① =Paragraph 1,②=Paragraph2)
A. B. C. D.
D
When Remya Jose was 14 years old, her life was turned upside down by a family crisis (危机).
Remya, who lived in a small village in India, learned that her mother was ill and her father would have to spend his time caring for her. As a result, she and her twin sister had to do most of the housework—including washing clothes. What was worse, the Jose family couldn’t afford an electric washing machine. So the two girls would have to do the washing all by hand in the local river, and then carefully carry everything back to their home—a task that took several hours.
Being a good student interested in engineering, Remya wanted to make a washing machine which could be used without electricity. She started studying electric washers to learn how they worked. Remya then designed (设计) a machine that used bicycle pedals (踏板) and chain. To find those items, she and her father went to a local auto shop. Workers there not only gave her the parts, but also helped her make the machine!
Here’s how the machine works: Remya used a cylinder (圆筒) to hold the clothes and put it in a cube (立方体). Next, she connected the bicycle pedals and the chain to the cylinder. As Remya pushed the pedals with her legs, the cylinder cleaned the clothes just like a regular washing machine.
Remya’s invention worked! She had created her own human-powered washing machine—and now a task that used to take several hours took only 30 minutes. Remya’s washing machine was chosen from among 25,000 entries as India’s best innovation! She was given India’s National Award and honored by the nation’s former president.
The story of this young woman’s creative invention spread around the world.
“Remya Jose made a difference,” said Jeanine Thomas of The Borden Project. “Her invention saves time and money for the poor in the world. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.”
13. What was Remya and her twin sister’s main problem?
A. Their parents were too busy.
B. They couldn’t get good education.
C. Their home was far from the river.
D They spent much time washing clothes.
14. Which of the following is the right order to show how Remya solved the problem?
①She got bicycle pedals and chain.
②She made a human-powered washer.
③She tested her machine by washing clothes.
④She studied how electric washers worked.
A. ③①④② B. ④②①③ C. ①④③② D. ④①②③
15. The underlined word “innovation” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “________”.
A. prize B. invention C. idea D. process
16. According to Remya’s story, we can learn that ________.
A. with help, an inventor can win great honor
B. with kindness, one can save the lives of many
C. with courage, a poor girl can change the world
D. with creativity, one can make a great difference
第二节
阅读短文,从下面所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有一个多余的选项。
Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. However, he wasn’t the first person to think of the idea. In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognized as the inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn’t he known for his invention at the time?
Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. ____17____ When two places were connected with wires, people in those places could hear each other talk.
In 1850, Meucci and his wife, Ester, moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. ____18____ To solve this problem, he connected his home and his workshop with metal cables. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently.
Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer came through the wires.
____19____ Even worse, Meucci never applied for a patent (专利) on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea, and in 1876, the patent for the telephone was given to him.
In 2002, more than a century after Meucci’s death, his work was finally recognized by the government. ____20____
A. He didn’t invent the telephone overnight.
B. He needed to always keep in touch with her.
C. Unluckily, only a few people saw this happen.
D. He will be known all over the world as the telephone’s inventor.
E. He discovered that sound can travel through metal cables (金属电缆).
二、完形填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读短文,理解其大意,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began ____21____ I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
One day in fourth grade, our ____22____ gave us a project in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. ____23____ I chose Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and rereading about his ____24____! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly printed on my brain.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and ____25____ me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I ____26____ my dad with a model plane I made. Later, we found a ____27____ model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas ____28____. Failure is a common part of inventing.
As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always ____29____ a better way to do a simple job. His guiding hands, together with my ____30____ in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.
21. A. before B. after C. when D. because
22. A. parent B. teacher C. engineer D. doctor
23. A. Easily B. Finally C. Quickly D. Simply
24. A. inventions B. projects C. suggestions D. schools
25. A. encouraged B. refused C. punished D. stopped
26. A. surprised B. upset C. moved D. provided
27. A. different B. similar C. large D. new
28. A. work B. fail C. come D. disappear
29. A. worrying about B. looking for C. looking after D. talking about
30. A. habit B. plan C. interest D. pride
第二部分 非选择题(共 40 分)
三、语篇填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空,使短文通顺、连贯。
This is a story about my good friend and me. I used to be the ____31____ (shy) person in my class. I never dared to speak ____32____ public. When I was in Grade 7, our Chinese teacher asked all of the students in our class to give a speech at the ____33____ (begin) of our Chinese class. When we got this assignment (作业), I felt a little afraid. “What should I do?” I thought.
The day finally arrived. ____34____ I had all the information I needed, I was still worried about whether I would be a good speaker. At that moment, my friend Christina came over and told me ____35____ (relax). She said she was sure that I could give ____36____ excellent speech. This made me feel better.
Finally, it was my turn. I ____37____ (take) a deep breath and began my speech. But I forgot the first sentence! I was so nervous. Then, I saw Christina. She was ____38____ (smile) at me.
I remembered what she said and I felt more confident. At last, I finished my speech ____39____ (successful). Everyone thought the speech was great and I was proud of ____40____ (my).
Sometimes, one simple sentence can mean a lot. Try to encourage others. Both you and the person will feel happy.
四、阅读与表达(共4小题;41~43小题,每小题2分,44小题4分,满分10分)
阅读短文,然后根据内容回答问题。
A Wonderful Christmas Gift
Christmas was so close, and so was Ann’s birthday. She wished she could get a new dress with frills (荷叶边) and lace (蕾丝) as a wonderful Christmas gift. But Ann did not want to ask her mom for that. She knew how hard her mom worked to make a living. Maybe she could make a wish —— maybe Santa Claus (圣诞老人) would come...
At school her classmates were talking only about Christmas celebrations. “My rich aunt is surely going to give me a pretty doll again,” said Ria.
“I have been hinting (暗示) about that costly watch to my parents,” told Tessie.
Ann felt out of these conversations. She had neither rich parents nor wealthy aunts to give her expensive gifts.
It was not just the gift that worried Ann. It was her mother. Recently she was working overtime and looked pale and worn out.
Soon it was Christmas Eve. In everyone’s house there was a decorated Christmas tree, but Ann’s house was cold and empty. Every child went to bed eagerly waiting for the lovely gifts. Ann went to bed, wishing that at least this time she would get a gift from Santa Claus. Ann slowly drifted off to sleep. She dreamed of Santa riding in the snow...
The next morning Ann jumped up after hearing her alarm. Out of her expectation, there lay a beautiful packet tied with a red ribbon near her bed. Inside the package was a pretty white dress with fluffy frills and attractive lace!
Ann checked the gift carefully to find out who had given her this beautiful dress. Suddenly a small piece of paper fell out from the dress.
Dear Ann,
This dress is gifted to you for being a good girl. Hope you continue to do good things and help your mother.
Your Loving friend,
Santa Claus
Ann felt that there was something familiar about this note. She looked into the note carefully. Then it struck her. She realized that this handwriting was similar to her mother’s. Her mother had worked overtime to save money to buy this expensive gift. Ann was happy beyond words. She knew that she was the luckiest girl to have been given the best Christmas gift.
41. What did Ann want for Christmas?
____________________________________
42. Why did Ann feel out of the conversations of her classmates?
____________________________________
43. How was Ann’s house different from other people’s houses on Christmas Eve?
____________________________________
44. Did Ann think that she had been given the best Christmas gift? Why or why not?
(Write 30 words or more)
____________________________________
五、书面表达(满分 20 分)
45. 假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Tony对“中国红”很感兴趣,想了解“中国红”在中国人日常生活中的体现。请你根据表格内容给他回一封信帮助他了解“中国红”。
地位
最能代表中国的颜色
意义
象征幸福,可以带来好运
使用场合
婚礼、春节等
载体
剪纸、灯笼、中国结、红包
要求:
1. 信件须包含表格中的所有信息,可适当拓展;
2. 80 词左右 (信件格式、开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)。
参考词汇:stand for 代表;wedding 婚礼;Chinese knot 中国结;red packet 红包
Dear Tony,
It’s great to hear from you. I’m writing to tell you something about Chinese red.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I truly hope I can help you understand Chinese red better.
Yours,
Li Hua
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九年级(上)十一月学情调查
英语
(时间:90分钟,满分:90分)
第一部分 选择题(共50分)
一、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)
第一节 阅读下列语言材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Everyone knows that China is changing and developing very fast at the moment. Many young people from home and abroad have felt the changes. The following are some comments (评论) young people made on a website message board.
I’m a Chinese student. I’m very proud of China and I’d love to make a real contribution (贡献) to the development of my country. When I finish my training in Canada, I will go back to China and start a business, so I can give something back to my country.
—Carmon, Toronto
I’m a Chinese student. My hometown used to be very poor. But it has changed now. Most people in my hometown have a better life and some can now afford (买得起) cars. I’m very happy with these changes and very proud of them.
—Zhou Li, Guangxi
I spent two years in Beijing as a student in the late 1990s and I recently went back there on holiday. I couldn’t believe the changes which had taken place in such a short time. And I admire Chinese people for their wish to succeed, and their family values. I think these qualities (品质) will be very important if China is to continue developing.
—Jackson, Oxford
I hope that China will become a more successful and prosperous (繁荣的) country. There is still a long way to go. There are many challenges and difficulties ahead, but I am sure we can get them over if we work together.
—Susan, Hong Kong
1. Who is not Chinese?
A. Jackson. B. Susan. C. Zhou Li. D. Carmon.
2. Where is Carmon now?
A. In Guangxi. B. In Oxford. C. In Toronto. D. In Hong Kong.
3. What is Zhou Li’s hometown like now?
A. It’s still very poor.
B. Some people have enough money to buy cars.
C. There are green trees everywhere.
D. There are many tall buildings.
4. When did Jackson study in Beijing?
A. In 1990. B. In the early 1990s.
C. Less than 10 years ago. D. More than 20 years ago.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文,主要讲述了四个年轻人对于中国飞速发展的一些看法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格三“I spent two years in Beijing as a student in the late 1990s and I recently went back there on holiday.”可知,Jackson以前在北京读书,最近又回到北京来度假。他不是中国人。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格一“When I finish my training in Canada, I will go back to China and start a business, so I can give something back to my country. —Carmon, Toronto”可知,Carmon现在在多伦多。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Most people in my hometown have a better life and some can now afford (买得起) cars.”可知,周丽的家乡现在大多数人生活更好,一些人能买得起汽车。故选B。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据“I spent two years in Beijing as a student in the late 1990s”可知,20世纪90年代末是20多年前,所以杰克逊20多年前在北京学习。故选D。
B
How can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why do your teachers use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.
Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.
“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulty learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and open the door for future research in this area.”
Many language teachers know the value of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D. C. depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs to teach them the Chinese lyrics. So it’s easy for them to start because they know the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for the kids.” “Sometimes, I think if I were taught English that way, maybe I would speak much better English than now,” Hua Zhuying adds.
Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So, if you still have problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out?
5. According to the passage, the best way to remember a foreign language is to ________.
A. read and write more
B. listen to the teacher carefully
C. copy the words many times
D. remember words in a song
6. Dr. Ludke believes that foreign language learning can be supported by ________.
A. using the listen-and-repeat singing method
B. listening to all kinds of famous music
C. writing songs with the language
D. reading the lyrics again and again
7. From the passage, we know that Hua Zhuying ________.
A. is interested in writing English songs
B. teaches children English by using music
C. teaches Chinese in an American school
D. is a researcher in a language school
8. The passage mainly tells us that ________.
A. many researchers realize the importance of language studying
B. your brain remembers a language better if you sing it
C. many language teachers know the value of famous music
D. you will never learn a language well unless you can sing
【答案】5 D 6. A 7. C 8. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了音乐与记忆外语之间的关系,指出唱歌是记住一门外语中单词的最好方法,并建议那些学习语言有困难的人可以尝试通过唱歌来学习。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.”可知,记住一首歌里的单词是记住即使是最难的语言的最好方法。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning...”可知,Ludke博士认为,通过听和重复的唱歌方法可以支持外语学习。故选A。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D.C. depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese.”可知,Hua Zhuying是华盛顿一所中文学校的老师,她在教学中非常依赖歌曲,即她在美国的一所学校教中文。故选C。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了音乐与记忆外语之间的关系,指出唱歌是记住一门外语中单词的最好方法,并建议那些学习语言有困难的人可以尝试通过唱歌来学习。选项B概括了文章的主旨。故选B。
C
Being polite can help you have better relationships with people and even open doors for your job. Here is something to help to be polite.
Try to smile when you first meet someone. It shows you are in good spirits and happy to see them. It helps you to make friends with them soon. However, in some cultures, like Russia, the smile is not necessary.
You should give them a warm “hello” when you walk by someone you know or not. Don’t wait for them to say first. This shows you are polite. For example, when you get into a new factory and meet someone, you can say, “Hello. It’s great to meet you. My name is Jeff.” Then he might tell you his name and welcome you warmly.
Say “please” and “thank you”. When asking someone to do something for you, always say “please”. After someone has done something for you, always say “thank you”. Let others know your thanks for their help.
Instead of jumping right into business or serious discussions with someone make small talk first. Discuss their day, their kids, or the food they have for lunch. Talk about movies or shows you’re watching lately or books that you’re reading. This will help break the ice.
9. What can show that you are happy?
A. Welcoming new partners. B. Smiling.
C. Saying “thank you”. D. Having lunch with others.
10. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 3?
A. A warm smile. B. A good spirit.
C. A warm hello. D. Small talk.
11. How can we break the ice?
A. By talking about the new movie. B. By discussing our different opinions.
C. By helping each other. D. By jumping right into business.
12. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
(① =Paragraph 1,②=Paragraph2)
A. B. C. D.
【答案】9. B 10. C 11. A 12. C
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了礼貌可以帮助你与人建立更好的关系,并给出了一些建议。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Try to smile when you first meet someone. It shows you are in good spirits and happy to see them.”可知,微笑能表明你是开心的。故选B。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据“You should give them a warm ‘hello’ when you walk by someone you know or not. Don’t wait for them to say first. This shows you are polite.”可知,当你遇到认识或不认识的人时,应该热情地打招呼,不要等他们先开口,这表明你是有礼貌的。所以“This”指代的是前面提到的“a warm hello”。故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Talk about movies or shows you’re watching lately or books that you’re reading. This will help break the ice.”可知,谈论新电影可以打破僵局。故选A。
【12题详解】
篇章结构题。文章第一段总述礼貌能帮助你与人建立更好的关系甚至为工作打开大门,并引出下文帮助做到礼貌的一些方法;第二段到第五段分别从微笑、热情打招呼、说“请”和“谢谢”、先闲聊等方面具体阐述礼貌的做法。整体是总分结构,选项C符合。故选C。
D
When Remya Jose was 14 years old, her life was turned upside down by a family crisis (危机).
Remya, who lived in a small village in India, learned that her mother was ill and her father would have to spend his time caring for her. As a result, she and her twin sister had to do most of the housework—including washing clothes. What was worse, the Jose family couldn’t afford an electric washing machine. So the two girls would have to do the washing all by hand in the local river, and then carefully carry everything back to their home—a task that took several hours.
Being a good student interested in engineering, Remya wanted to make a washing machine which could be used without electricity. She started studying electric washers to learn how they worked. Remya then designed (设计) a machine that used bicycle pedals (踏板) and chain. To find those items, she and her father went to a local auto shop. Workers there not only gave her the parts, but also helped her make the machine!
Here’s how the machine works: Remya used a cylinder (圆筒) to hold the clothes and put it in a cube (立方体). Next, she connected the bicycle pedals and the chain to the cylinder. As Remya pushed the pedals with her legs, the cylinder cleaned the clothes just like a regular washing machine.
Remya’s invention worked! She had created her own human-powered washing machine—and now a task that used to take several hours took only 30 minutes. Remya’s washing machine was chosen from among 25,000 entries as India’s best innovation! She was given India’s National Award and honored by the nation’s former president.
The story of this young woman’s creative invention spread around the world.
“Remya Jose made a difference,” said Jeanine Thomas of The Borden Project. “Her invention saves time and money for the poor in the world. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.”
13. What was Remya and her twin sister’s main problem?
A. Their parents were too busy.
B. They couldn’t get good education.
C. Their home was far from the river.
D. They spent much time washing clothes.
14. Which of the following is the right order to show how Remya solved the problem?
①She got bicycle pedals and chain.
②She made a human-powered washer.
③She tested her machine by washing clothes.
④She studied how electric washers worked.
A. ③①④② B. ④②①③ C. ①④③② D. ④①②③
15. The underlined word “innovation” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “________”.
A. prize B. invention C. idea D. process
16. According to Remya’s story, we can learn that ________.
A. with help, an inventor can win great honor
B. with kindness, one can save the lives of many
C. with courage, a poor girl can change the world
D. with creativity, one can make a great difference
【答案】13. D 14. D 15. B 16. D
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述来自印度的少女发明了一种由自行车踏板驱动的洗衣机。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“the two girls would have to do the washing all by hand in the local river, and then carefully carry everything back to their home—a task that took several hours.”可知,两个女孩洗衣服要花很长时间。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“She started studying electric washers to learn how they worked”可知,女孩学习洗衣机是如何工作的;根据第三段“a machine that used bicycle pedals (踏板) and chain. To find those items, she and her father went to a local auto shop. Workers there not only gave her the parts”可知,她得到了自行车的踏板和链条;根据第四段“Here’s how the machine works: Remya used a cylinder (圆筒) to hold the clothes and put it in a cube (立方体). Next, she connected the bicycle pedals and the chain to the cylinder.”可知,她制作一个人力驱动的洗衣机;根据第四段“Remya pushed the pedals with her legs, the cylinder cleaned the clothes just like a regular washing machine.”可知,她通过洗衣服来测试她的机器。正确的顺序是④①②③。故选D。
【15题详解】
词句猜测题。根据“Remya’s invention worked! She had created her own human-powered washing machine”可知她发明了一种新的洗衣机。“innovation”的含义是“发明,创新”,相当于“invention”。故选B。
【16题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Remya Jose made a difference”及“Her invention saves time and money for the poor in the world. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.”可知,本文讲述这个印度女孩的发明为世界上的穷人节省了时间和金钱,通过创造力,一个人可以改变很多人的生活。故选D。
第二节
阅读短文,从下面所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有一个多余的选项。
Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. However, he wasn’t the first person to think of the idea. In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognized as the inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn’t he known for his invention at the time?
Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. ____17____ When two places were connected with wires, people in those places could hear each other talk.
In 1850, Meucci and his wife, Ester, moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. ____18____ To solve this problem, he connected his home and his workshop with metal cables. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently.
Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer came through the wires.
____19____ Even worse, Meucci never applied for a patent (专利) on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea, and in 1876, the patent for the telephone was given to him.
In 2002, more than a century after Meucci’s death, his work was finally recognized by the government. ____20____
A. He didn’t invent the telephone overnight.
B. He needed to always keep in touch with her.
C. Unluckily, only a few people saw this happen.
D. He will be known all over the world as the telephone’s inventor.
E. He discovered that sound can travel through metal cables (金属电缆).
【答案】17. E 18. B 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了电话发明背后的故事,介绍了被官方正式认定为电话发明者的安东尼奥·梅乌奇的生平经历、发明过程以及其发明未及时获得专利的情况,最终在梅乌奇去世一个多世纪后,政府认可了他的工作。
【17题详解】
根据“During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity.”以及“When two places were connected with wires, people in those places could hear each other talk.”可知,空前说梅乌奇开始做有关电的实验,空后说当两个地方用电线连接起来,那些地方的人就能听到彼此说话,选项E“他发现声音可以通过金属电缆传播。”符合语境,承接上文实验内容,引出下文实验结果。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据“Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill.”可知,空前说梅乌奇担心妻子,因为妻子病得很重,选项B“他需要一直和她保持联系。”符合语境。故选B。
【19题详解】
根据“Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer came through the wires.”以及“Even worse, Meucci never applied for a patent (专利) on his invention.”可知,空前说梅乌奇邀请一群人来看他的新发明,人们惊奇地听到歌手的声音通过电线传来,空后说更糟糕的是,梅乌奇从未为他的发明申请专利,选项C“不幸的是,只有少数人看到了这一幕。”符合语境。故选C。
【20题详解】
根据“In 2002, more than a century after Meucci’s death, his work was finally recognized by the government.”可知,空前说在梅乌奇去世一个多世纪后的2002年,他的工作终于得到了政府的认可,选项D“他将作为电话的发明者闻名于世。”符合语境。故选D。
二、完形填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读短文,理解其大意,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began ____21____ I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
One day in fourth grade, our ____22____ gave us a project in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. ____23____ I chose Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and rereading about his ____24____! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly printed on my brain.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and ____25____ me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I ____26____ my dad with a model plane I made. Later, we found a ____27____ model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas ____28____. Failure is a common part of inventing.
As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always ____29____ a better way to do a simple job. His guiding hands, together with my ____30____ in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.
21. A. before B. after C. when D. because
22. A. parent B. teacher C. engineer D. doctor
23. A. Easily B. Finally C. Quickly D. Simply
24. A. inventions B. projects C. suggestions D. schools
25. A. encouraged B. refused C. punished D. stopped
26. A. surprised B. upset C. moved D. provided
27. A. different B. similar C. large D. new
28. A. work B. fail C. come D. disappear
29. A. worrying about B. looking for C. looking after D. talking about
30. A. habit B. plan C. interest D. pride
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. C
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者从小对制作东西产生兴趣,受托马斯・爱迪生影响后热衷发明,在老师的课堂项目中深入了解爱迪生的发明,又在父亲的鼓励与引导下,逐渐成长为工程师和发明家的经历。
【21题详解】
句意:我对制作东西的热爱始于我还是个孩子的时候。
before在……之前;after在……之后;when当……时;because因为。根据“My love of making things began...I was a kid.”可知,此处指我对制作东西的热爱始于我还是个孩子的时候。故选C。
【22题详解】
句意:四年级的一天,我们的老师在课上给我们布置了一个项目。
parent父母;teacher老师;engineer工程师;doctor医生。根据“in class” 的场景可知,布置任务的是老师。故选B。
【23题详解】
句意:我想了又想,最终选择了托马斯・爱迪生公司。
Easily容易地;Finally最终;Quickly快速地;Simply简单地。根据“thought and thought”可知,此处指最终做出选择。故选B。
【24题详解】
句意:我多么喜欢反复阅读关于他的发明啊!
inventions发明;projects项目;suggestions建议;schools学校。根据“the recorded sound and the electric light”可知,这些是爱迪生发明。故选A。
【25题详解】
句意:我爸爸注意到我对发明的兴趣并鼓励了我。
encouraged鼓励;refused拒绝;punished惩罚;stopped阻止。根据“He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans”可知, 爸爸支持我,对应“鼓励”。故选A。
【26题详解】
句意:有一次,我用自己做的模型飞机给了爸爸一个惊喜。
surprised使惊喜;upset使沮丧;moved使感动;provided提供。根据“with a model plane I made”可知,自己制作模型飞机的行为,带给爸爸的是惊喜。故选A。
【27题详解】
句意:后来,我们在一家商店里发现了一个相似的模型飞机。
different不同的;similar相似的;large大的;new新的。根据“I learned that different inventors often invent similar things”可知,此处指发现了一个相似的模型飞机。故选B。
【28题详解】
句意:我也了解到不是所有伟大的想法都能奏效。
work奏效、起作用;fail失败;come来;disappear消失。根据“Failure is a common part of inventing”可知,此处指不是所有想法都能成功。故选A。
【29题详解】
句意:他总是在寻找做简单工作的更好方法。
worrying about担心;looking for寻找;looking after照顾;talking about谈论。根据“a better way”可知,此处指寻找更好的方法。故选B。
【30题详解】
句意:他的指导,加上我对发明的兴趣,让我成为了一名工程师和发明家。
habit习惯;plan计划;interest兴趣;pride骄傲。前文多次提到“My love of making things”以及“my interest in inventing”,对应“对发明的兴趣”,故选C。
第二部分 非选择题(共 40 分)
三、语篇填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空,使短文通顺、连贯。
This is a story about my good friend and me. I used to be the ____31____ (shy) person in my class. I never dared to speak ____32____ public. When I was in Grade 7, our Chinese teacher asked all of the students in our class to give a speech at the ____33____ (begin) of our Chinese class. When we got this assignment (作业), I felt a little afraid. “What should I do?” I thought.
The day finally arrived. ____34____ I had all the information I needed, I was still worried about whether I would be a good speaker. At that moment, my friend Christina came over and told me ____35____ (relax). She said she was sure that I could give ____36____ excellent speech. This made me feel better.
Finally, it was my turn. I ____37____ (take) a deep breath and began my speech. But I forgot the first sentence! I was so nervous. Then, I saw Christina. She was ____38____ (smile) at me.
I remembered what she said and I felt more confident. At last, I finished my speech ____39____ (successful). Everyone thought the speech was great and I was proud of ____40____ (my).
Sometimes, one simple sentence can mean a lot. Try to encourage others. Both you and the person will feel happy.
【答案】31. shyest
32. in 33. beginning
34. Although##Though
35. to relax
36. an 37. took
38. smiling
39. successfully
40. myself
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者曾经很害羞,在一次语文课演讲前很紧张,在朋友克里斯蒂娜的鼓励下成功完成演讲的故事。
【31题详解】
句意:我曾经是班上最害羞的人。根据“in my class”可知是是班上最害羞的人 ,此处用最高级形式,shy的最高级是shyest“最害羞的”。故填shyest。
【32题详解】
句意:我从来不敢在公共场合讲话。in public“在公共场合”,固定搭配。故填in。
【33题详解】
句意:当我在七年级的时候,我们的语文老师要求我们班所有的学生在语文课开始时做一个演讲。at the beginning of“在……开始时”,固定搭配。故填beginning。
【34题详解】
句意:尽管我有所需要的信息,我仍然担心自己是否能成为一个好的演讲者。根据“I had all the information I needed”和“I was still worried about whether I would be a good speaker”可知,前后是让步关系,用although/though“尽管”引导让步状语从句,句首首字母大写。故填Although/Though。
【35题详解】
句意:在那一刻,我的朋友克里斯蒂娜走过来告诉我要放松。relax“放松”,tell sb. to do sth.“告诉某人做某事”,固定搭配。故填to relax。
【36题详解】
句意:她说她确信我能做一场精彩的演讲。speech是可数名词单数,此处表示泛指,且excellent以元音音素开头,用不定冠词an。故填an。
【37题详解】
句意:我深吸一口气,开始演讲。根据“and began”可知,句子时态是一般过去时,and连接两个并列的谓语动词,take的过去式是took。故填took。
【38题详解】
句意:她正对着我微笑。根据“was”可知,句子时态是过去进行时,其结构是was/were doing,smile的现在分词是smiling。故填smiling。
【39题详解】
句意:最后,我成功地完成了我的演讲。修饰动词finished,用副词successfully“成功地”。故填successfully。
40题详解】
句意:每个人都认为演讲很棒,我为自己感到骄傲。此处指“我为我自己感到骄傲”,be proud of oneself“为自己感到骄傲”,此处用反身代词myself“我自己”。故填myself。
四、阅读与表达(共4小题;41~43小题,每小题2分,44小题4分,满分10分)
阅读短文,然后根据内容回答问题。
A Wonderful Christmas Gift
Christmas was so close, and so was Ann’s birthday. She wished she could get a new dress with frills (荷叶边) and lace (蕾丝) as a wonderful Christmas gift. But Ann did not want to ask her mom for that. She knew how hard her mom worked to make a living. Maybe she could make a wish —— maybe Santa Claus (圣诞老人) would come...
At school her classmates were talking only about Christmas celebrations. “My rich aunt is surely going to give me a pretty doll again,” said Ria.
“I have been hinting (暗示) about that costly watch to my parents,” told Tessie.
Ann felt out of these conversations. She had neither rich parents nor wealthy aunts to give her expensive gifts.
It was not just the gift that worried Ann. It was her mother. Recently she was working overtime and looked pale and worn out.
Soon it was Christmas Eve. In everyone’s house there was a decorated Christmas tree, but Ann’s house was cold and empty. Every child went to bed eagerly waiting for the lovely gifts. Ann went to bed, wishing that at least this time she would get a gift from Santa Claus. Ann slowly drifted off to sleep. She dreamed of Santa riding in the snow...
The next morning Ann jumped up after hearing her alarm. Out of her expectation, there lay a beautiful packet tied with a red ribbon near her bed. Inside the package was a pretty white dress with fluffy frills and attractive lace!
Ann checked the gift carefully to find out who had given her this beautiful dress. Suddenly a small piece of paper fell out from the dress.
Dear Ann,
This dress is gifted to you for being a good girl. Hope you continue to do good things and help your mother.
Your Loving friend,
Santa Claus
Ann felt that there was something familiar about this note. She looked into the note carefully. Then it struck her. She realized that this handwriting was similar to her mother’s. Her mother had worked overtime to save money to buy this expensive gift. Ann was happy beyond words. She knew that she was the luckiest girl to have been given the best Christmas gift.
41. What did Ann want for Christmas?
____________________________________
42. Why did Ann feel out of the conversations of her classmates?
____________________________________
43. How was Ann’s house different from other people’s houses on Christmas Eve?
____________________________________
44. Did Ann think that she had been given the best Christmas gift? Why or why not?
(Write 30 words or more)
____________________________________
【答案】41. She wished she could get a new dress with frills and lace as a wonderful Christmas gift.
42. Because she had neither rich parents nor wealthy aunts to give her expensive gifts.
43. In everyone’s house there was a decorated Christmas tree, but Ann’s house was cold and empty.
44. Yes, she did. Because her mother had worked overtime to save money to buy this expensive gift and she knew that she was the luckiest girl to have been given the best Christmas gift.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述安渴望圣诞礼物,妈妈加班买后装成圣诞老人送,安深感幸运。
【41题详解】
根据“She wished she could get a new dress with frills (荷叶边) and lace (蕾丝) as a wonderful Christmas gift.”可知,安圣诞节想要一件带有荷叶边和蕾丝的新连衣裙。故填She wished she could get a new dress with frills and lace as a wonderful Christmas gift.
【42题详解】
根据“She had neither rich parents nor wealthy aunts to give her expensive gifts.”可知,安觉得与同学们的对话格格不入是因为她既没有富裕的父母也没有富有的阿姨给她昂贵的礼物。故填Because she had neither rich parents nor wealthy aunts to give her expensive gifts.
【43题详解】
根据“Soon it was Christmas Eve. In everyone’s house there was a decorated Christmas tree, but Ann’s house was cold and empty.”可知,在平安夜,安的房子和其他人的房子不同之处在于其他人家都有装饰好的圣诞树,而安的家又冷又空。故填In everyone’s house there was a decorated Christmas tree, but Ann’s house was cold and empty.
【44题详解】
根据“Ann was happy beyond words. She knew that she was the luckiest girl to have been given the best Christmas gift.”可知,安认为她得到了最好的圣诞礼物,因为她妈妈加班攒钱给她买了这个昂贵的礼物,她觉得自己是最幸运的女孩。故填Yes, she did. Because her mother had worked overtime to save money to buy this expensive gift and she knew that she was the luckiest girl to have been given the best Christmas gift.
五、书面表达(满分 20 分)
45. 假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Tony对“中国红”很感兴趣,想了解“中国红”在中国人日常生活中的体现。请你根据表格内容给他回一封信帮助他了解“中国红”。
地位
最能代表中国颜色
意义
象征幸福,可以带来好运
使用场合
婚礼、春节等
载体
剪纸、灯笼、中国结、红包
要求:
1. 信件须包含表格中的所有信息,可适当拓展;
2. 80 词左右 (信件格式、开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)。
参考词汇:stand for 代表;wedding 婚礼;Chinese knot 中国结;red packet 红包
Dear Tony,
It’s great to hear from you. I’m writing to tell you something about Chinese red.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I truly hope I can help you understand Chinese red better.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】例文
Dear Tony,
It’s great to hear from you. I’m writing to tell you something about Chinese red.
Chinese red is a symbolic color in China and very popular among Chinese people. It usually means happiness and we believe it can bring good luck.
We use many red things in important events. For example, brides wear red wedding dresses and wedding rooms are decorated with red items. During Spring Festival, houses have red paper cuts, lanterns and Chinese knots. Children also get red packets for good wishes. Chinese red plays an important role and enjoys the highest popularity in China.
I truly hope I can help you understand Chinese red better.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材: 本文是一篇书信作文;
②时态:时态为“一般现在时”;
③提示:写作要点已给出,考生应注意不要遗漏“表格内容”中关于中国红的介绍要点,适当增加细节,使文章重点突出。
[写作步骤]
第一步:开头已给出,为下文介绍中国红作铺垫;
第二步:具体介绍中国红,包括其象征意义、在重要事件中的运用等内容;
第三步:总结全文,希望帮助对方更好地理解中国红。
[亮点词汇]
①symbolic color象征性颜色
②bring good luck带来好运
③red wedding dresses红色婚纱
④plays an important role扮演重要角色
⑤enjoys the highest popularity享有最高人气
[高分句型]
①It usually means happiness and we believe it can bring good luck. (and连接两个并列的宾语从句,结构清晰。)
②Chinese red plays an important role and enjoys the highest popularity in China. (plays an important role“扮演重要角色”)
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