呼和浩特市第四中学九年级上Module One
I、单项选择。
( )1．There is nothing to worry about. I have got ________ ready.
everything B. anything C. nothing D. something
( )2．— Why did you laugh just now？
— Ted wanted to tell us ______ very funny story, but he forgot ______ ending himself.
A．a; an B．the; the C．the; a D．a; the
( )3．If we ______ take environmental problems seriously, the earth _______ worse and worse.
A．don’t; will be B．won’t; isn’tC．won’t; is D．don’t; won’t be
( )4．— The cars made in Germany are more expensive than ______ made in Japan.
— Yes, you are right．But they’re much better.
A．those B．that C．ones D．it
( )5． I ________ my hometown for a long time. I really miss it.
A．left B．leave
C．have left D．have been away from
( )6.—What do you think of this car
—It looks good，but I don't like the colour. I like the ________ one.
A．fast B．national C．silver D．silent
( )7.Don’t drive so fast! We must slow down when we drive ____the tunnel
A.past B.across C.over D.through
( )8．The well is about ________and the water from it tastes sweet.
A．deep 30 metres B．far 30 metres
C．30 metres deep D．30 metre deep
( )9.—Have you ________ to your friend Larry's letter
—No，not yet. I'm quite busy these days.
A．agreed B．replied C．listened D．looked
( )10.—Charley，why not________ here for another three days I want to show you around my company.
—Good idea.
A．move B．leave C．cover D．remain
( )11.When we got off the train this morning，it ________ heavily.
A．rains B．rained C．is raining D．was raining
( )12.________ Maria took a taxi，she didn't catch the early train.
A．Because B．Though
C．If D．Until
( )13. Millions of migrant workers(农民工) ________building the nicer cities and they work really hard, so the bosses shouldn't owe salaries（欠工资） to them at the end of the year.
A．join B．join in C．take part in D．entered
( )14.—________will the Whites be here
—In fifteen minutes.They just called me.
A．How soon B．How often C．How far D．How long
( )15.—Linda should join a sports club.
—________.It's good for her to take more exercise.
A．Good luck B．I'm not sure
C．I agree with you D．I'm sorry to hear that
II、完形填空。
A
Early in the morning, at noon, or in the evening in big cities and in the countryside, all over the United States, you can see Americans running — men and women, young and old．People run 16 — along the beaches of California, 17 Central Park in New York, down quiet streets in small towns or at the gym．Some people even run in 18 living rooms.
Running wasn’t so popular in the past．In the 1960s, runners were mostly athletes and healthy strong people．When people saw a runner, they used 19 ,“Hey, what’s the hurry for？”or they might say to 20 ,“Is he crazy？”At that time, women almost never ran．If they did, they might be laughed at．But today all these have 21 . Men and women of all 22 enjoy running.
Doctors say many of the health problems in the United States 23 these bad habits: eating too much, smoking cigarettes, and taking 24 exercise．Doctors tell us,“Eat less, don’t smoke, and exercise more.”Running is a good exercise 25 it helps build strong hearts and lungs．It also helps most people lose weight.
16．A．anywhere B．somewhere C．everywhere D．nowhere
17．A．among B．through C．with D．on
18．A．our B．your C．his D．their[来源:
19．A．to asking B．to speak C．to speaking D．to ask
20．A．them B．themselves C．their D．they
21．A．changed B．stopped C．worked D．done
22．A．people B．cities C．villages D．ages
23．A．come from B．look for C．care for D．think of
24．A．few B．many C．much D．little
25．A．how B．where C．because D．until
B
Yesterday my son and I went to the grocery store. In front of us __26__ was a little girl with her mother. The little girl was asking her mother for a box of Smarties. The polite way she was asking __27__ broke the mother's heart.“I'm sorry，honey，but we have no money to buy it.”
My son was watching that dialogue. By the way，he had been raking leaves in our garden to __28__ himself some money to buy a bike. As he watched the mother and daughter leave the __29__，he ran to the candy counter and bought a box of Smarties with his money. Then he ran out after the little girl and her mother，and gave them the __30__．He came back and told me what he told them，“Every kid should have a pack of Smarties because they can make you __31__．”
I was so excited __32__ I bought a pack of Smarties for my son. I told him that I was proud of him，and that was for his act of generosity because he gave his own Smarties to others. Quickly，he __33__，“But you do nice things for people and you never get anything for it.”I explained，“When you do something nice for someone，you shouldn't __34__ get anything，but when you do get something you should be very __35__．”
( )26.A.in order B．in line C．in place D．in control
( )27.A.almost B．hardly C．seldom D．never
( )28.A.buy B．pay C．provide D．raise
( )29.A.store B．house C．mall D．centre
( )30.A.money B．box C．leaves D．bike
( )31.A.happy B．smart C．sweet D．lovely
( )32.A.and B．as C．that D．but
( )33.A.replied B．told C．lied D．talked
( )34.A.answer to B．apply to C．expect to D．turn to
( )35.A.hopeful B．wonderful C．thankful D．helpful
阅读理解
A
The White family came to a new big city, but Mrs. White’s son, Bob, was not happy. He didn’t have anyone to play with. “Don’t worry!” said his mother. “You will soon make friends here.”
One morning, there was a knock at the door. Bob’s mother, Mrs. White, opened it. There stood a woman with brown hair. It was Mrs. Miller. She came to borrow two eggs. She wanted to make cakes. Mrs. White gave her two. In the afternoon there was another knock at the door. Mrs. White opened it and she saw a boy standing there. “My name is Jack Miller,” he said. “My mother sends you this cake and the two eggs.”
“Well, thank you, Jack,” said Mrs. White. “Come in and meet my son Bob.”
Look! Bob and Jack were having cake and milk. They were playing football. Now they are friends! Jack said, “I’m glad you live next door.” Bob said, “I must thank your mother for coming to borrow eggs.” Jack laughed and told Bob, “My mother didn’t want the two eggs, but she wanted to make friends with your mother.” Bob said, “That’s a funny way to make friends. It’s an easy way, too. It can work!”
36. Bob felt _____ when his family moved to a new city.
A. unhappy B. happy C. tired D. busy
37. Mrs. Miller _____ one morning.
A. gave Mrs. White a piece of cake B. asked Bob to play with his son
C. borrowed eggs from Mrs. White D. lent two eggs to Mrs. White
38. In the afternoon _____ had cake and milk together.
A. Jack and Mrs. Miller B. Bob and his mother
C. Mrs. White and Mrs. Miller D. Bob and Jack
39. Which of the following is true
A. Mrs. Miller is Mrs. White’s old neighbor (邻居).
B. Mrs. Miller wants to make friends with the Whites.
C. There weren’t any eggs in Mrs. White’s home one morning.
D. There weren’t any eggs in Mrs. Miller’s home.
40. The best title of this passage is _____.
A. One Way to Borrow Eggs B. One Way to Make Cakes
C. One Way to Make Friends D. How to Make Cakes
B
Paris，France
New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years.Paris used to be among Europe's busiest cities.Traffic jams could be seen all the time.But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre long car free area inside the city.The Louvre(卢浮宫) attracts world tourists.People visit there not just for the art works，but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet.The world's most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.
Lijiang River National Park，China.
Lijiang River is in Guilin.It is well known for its clear water，limestone caves(石灰岩洞) and green hills.The
hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes，such as “Elephant Trunk”．These attract many Chinese poets and artists.The best way to enjoy Lijiang River is to take an 83km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.
Zurich，Switzerland
What do you think Zurich is famous for？Great banks？Yes.People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here.But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason.Zurich hosts Europe's largest street party each year.Its Street Parade has overtaken London's Notting Hill Garnival.What's hot in the city in 2014？In August，Zurich will host the European Athletics Championships.This gives tourists a chance to see the world's top athletes making new records.
Adelaide，Australia
Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne.They are big cities in Australia.But Adelaide wins people's hearts with great festival and tasty food.Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia.Every February and March，people celebrate with outdoor art works，dance performances and live music.Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods.British fish and chips，Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.
41．Tourists enjoy the art works as well as ____ of the Louvre.
A．the busy street B．the shape of its roof
C．the car free area D．the flying carpet
42．Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by ____ in Guilin.
A．elephant trunks
B．warm weather
C．the highway to Yangshuo
D．the green hills and limestone caves
43．Compared with London Notting Hill Carnival，the Street Parade in Zurich is ____．
A．even worse B．exactly the same
C．much better D．less popular
44．When and where will the 2014 European Athletics Championships be held？____
A．In August，Paris.
B．In February，Europe.
C．In March，Adelaide.
D．In August，Zurich.
45．Betty is studying art at college.She's traveling to some place to enjoy art works and taste foreign foods.She could go to ____．
A．Adelaide
B．Lijiang River National Park
C．Zurich and Paris
D．the Louvre
C
Long ago，there was a queen who lived in a palace.She felt bored and she said to her advisor(顾问) “All the things around me are too boring.I need a different kind of beauty.Let everyone know that I will hold a competition for the most beautiful thing in the world.And the prize will be this crown (王冠)．”
Several days later，lots of people came to the competition and showed their things.The queen was not satisfied with what she saw.The advisor suggested，“What you are looking for cannot be brought for you.You must look for it by yourself.What about a journey？”
The queen was interested in the idea，so she started immediately.As she was on top of the hill near her palace，she looked down and suddenly something cried in her heart.“Why have I never found my palace so beautiful？”
The queen spent one year traveling.She saw beauty on the farm，in the forest and even in the stars twinkling(闪烁) at night on her journey.But what was the most beautiful thing She thought it over.Suddenly，she understood beauty was everywhere.She should learn to enjoy the world.She left the pieces of her crown at different places that she had seen.As time went by，the queen's crown got smaller and smaller until nothing was left.
She found the most beautiful thing at last.It was the world!
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正(T)误(F)。
( )46.The queen wanted to hold a competition for the most beautiful thing in the world.
( )47.Lots of people came to the competition and brought the things that made the queen satisfied.
( )48.On top of the hill near her palace，the queen suddenly found her palace so beautiful.
( )49.The queen didn't see beauty in the night sky on her journey.
( )50.The passage tells us that beauty is everywhere if we learn to enjoy the world.
D
To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people.But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels，food and airplane tickets are too expensive.Some people，however，have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.
Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune，a couple from Britain，decided to travel around the world.They have found a good way to pay for their trips.They look after pets for rich house owners.In exchange，they can stay in the houses for free.They have looked after horses，cows，cats，dogs and fish.In two years，the couple has been to Australia，Germany，Spain and Italy.They have stayed in big cities and small villages.The home owners are usually very generous and have given them food，wine and day trips.
Another person who tries to realize her travel dream is photographer Rhiannon Taylor.She travels around the world to visit，review and take photos of the best hotels.She shares the places she stays and the food she eats on the Internet with tens of thousands of followers.
With these ways of making money，traveling around the world is no longer a dream.More and more young people are thinking creatively to make their dream come true.
( )51.Why do most people feel hard to make their travel dream come true
A．Because they can hardly find hotels.
B．Because the food is not healthy.
C．Because the cost of travel is high.
D．Because they are afraid of adventure.
( )52.The best word to describe the ways of realizing the travel dream is “________”．
A．special B．creative
C．rich D．adventurous
( )53.It is known from the passage that Laura and Tanbay paid for their trips by ________.
A．staying in the houses for free
B．being given food and drinks
C．going to Australia and other countries
D．looking after pets for rich house owners
( )54.According to the passage，Taylor is a photographer who shares her photos ________.
A．on the Internet
B．during her travel
C．with hundreds of followers
D．during staying in hotels
( )55.What does the underlined word “generous” mean in Chinese
A．吝啬的 B．友善的
C．慷慨的 D．冷漠的
Ⅵ.补全对话。(5分)
根据对话内容，从方框中选择合适的选项补全对话。
Mina：Jack! I went to Quanzhou with my family last week.
Jack：Really？__56__
Mina：It was wonderful！__57__
Jack：How did you travel there
Mina：__58__
Jack：Did you stay there long
Mina：Hmm.Only three days.But I found people there very friendly!
Jack：__59__
Mina：We visited Kaiyuan Temple，Qingyuan Mountain and some other well－known places.
Jack：__60__
Mina：Yes.It's very nice and it tastes delicious.
A．I had a great time.
B．How was your trip
C．By high－speed train.
D．Were you used to the food there
E．What places of interest did you visit
第II 卷
I、用所给词或短语的适当形式填空。
in my opinion；take a vacation；as soon as；nine；wonder；go through；millions of；more than；discuss；speak
61．Cars are not allowed to ___________the city centre.
62．Can I ___________this summer
63．I think he is a ___________ actor.
64．Who is going to make a ___________ today
65．Let's have a ___________about this project.
66．___________，you have no choice.
67．The ___________ month of the year is September.
68．I will tell him the news ___________he comes back.
69．There are ___________stars in the sky.
70．We have ___________ten clubs now.
II．阅读理解填词: (共10个空,每空1分,满分10分) 71—80空
A traveller came to a village carrying nothing but an empty pot．He was h 71 , but nobody would offer their food to him．The traveller then f 72 the pot with water, put a large stone into it, and placed it o 73 a fire in the village square.
One of the villagers asked w 74 he was doing．The traveller answered,“I’m making ‘ stone soup’.”The villager seemed i 75 .
The traveller continued,“The soup tastes wonderful but I need some carrots to make i 76 more tasty.”The
villager then b 77 him some carrots and put them in the pot.
Another villager walked by, asking about the pot, a 78 the traveller again told him about his stone soup．This time he really needed some meat．The villager brought him some meat to help him out.
More and more villagers walked by．Each added o 79 things．Finally, the traveller had a delicious pot of soup．Of course, he s 80 it with everyone.
71．h____________ 72．f____________ 73．o___________ 74．w___________
75．i____________ 76．i_____________77.b___________ 78． a_____________
79o_______________ 80s_______________
III.作文
中国西藏的雅鲁藏布大峡谷不仅是世界上最长的峡谷，还是世界上最深的峡谷。请你根据下列内容提示，写一篇80词左右的英文短文，简要介绍一下雅鲁藏布大峡谷。短文开头已给出，不计入总词数。
内容提示：
◆长度：500千米以上，比美国大峡谷长50多千米
◆深度：6009米(最深处)
◆美誉：“植物博物馆(the plant museum)”、“动物王国(the animal kingdom)”
◆最佳旅游季节：春季和夏季
