连云港外国语学校2024-2025学年度第一学期
九年级期中学业检测
英语试题
（本卷满分150分，共8页，考试时间100分钟）
第Ⅰ卷 满分95分
一、听力部分（本大题共20小题，1-10题每小题1分，11-20题每小题2分，共30分）
第一部分 听对话，回答问题。本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍。在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选出你认为最合适的备选答案。
1．What did the woman buy yesterday afternoon
A． B． C．
2．What does John do
A． B． C．
3．Which does Jenny think is the least comfortable way to travel
A． B． C．
4．What’s the boy’s father doing
A． B． C．
5．Who often gives Alice useful suggestions
A．Her teacher. B．Her friends. C．Her grandmother.
6．What subject does David like best
A．Geography. B．Music. C．Science.
7．Why will Mt. and Mrs. White stay in the hotel in Beijing
A．To see their son. B．To have a meeting there. C．To celebrate their birthdays.
8．Which does the woman think can’t form the personality
A．Nature. B．Star signs. C．The environment.
9．What does the man mean
A．Wang Dong gets ill because of smoking.
B．Wang Dong gets ill because of little exercise.
C．Wang Dong gets fat because of eating junk food.
10．What’s the girl’s opinion
A．The boy should work hard at English.
B．The boy should talk with his classmates about it.
C．The boy should ask his English teacher for help.
第二部分 听对话或短文，回答问题。你将听到一段对话和两篇短文，各听两遍。听每段对话或短文前，你将有时间阅读相关小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题你仍有5秒钟的时间选择你认为最合适的备选答案。
听一段对话，回答第11-12小题。
11．Why does the man like red
A．Because he has no difficulty taking actions.
B．Because he wants to show his physical strength.
C．Because the red T-shirt is cheap and comfortable.
12．How much is the T-shirt
A．Forty dollars. B．Thirty dollars. C．Twenty dollars.
听第一篇短文，完成第13-15 题。请根据短文内容，选择正确答案，完成信息记录表。
Lily’s problem
Weak points 13
What the teacher says to her Don’t pay attention to 14
How Lily feels 15
13．A．Science. B．PE. C．English.
14．A．her maths problems B．how to swim faster C．the students who laugh at her
15．A．Much sadder. B．Much happier. C．Much more tired.
听第二篇短文，回答第16-20题。
16．Where did Mr. and Mrs. Black go yesterday evening
A．To the cinema. B．To the supermarket. C．To the restaurant.
17．How old was their son
A．Two months old. B．Eight months old. C．Ten months old.
18．Who stopped them when they walked in
A．A policeman. B．An office worker. C．A shop keeper.
19．What did they think of the movie
A．Interesting. B．Relaxing. C．Boring.
20．Why did they want to let their son cry
A．To get all their money back.
B．To give him something to eat.
C．To make him see the movie.
二、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
21．It’s _______ unusual chance for Mr. Brown to get such _______ useful advice.
A．a; an B．an;/ C．a; the D．an; an
22．To learn English better, you _______ pay too much attention to your pronunciation.
A．shouldn’t B．mustn’t C．can’t D．needn’t
23．Autumn in Lianyungang is _______ too cold _______ too hot. It’s the best time to study.
A．both; and B．either; or C．neither; nor D．not only; but also
24．— How much difficulty did you have _______ this problem
—None. It’s quite easy.
A．to solve B．solve C．solved D．solving
25．Peter made a video about the sports meeting last week. It was a _______ of that exciting activity.
A．record B．purpose C．decision D．gift
26．When we fail, we should never _______. As the old saying goes, “Failure is the mother of success.”
A．show off B．stay up C．lose heart D．cheer up
27．—Can you tell me _______
—He is kind and generous.
A．what your best friend likes B．what does your best friend like
C．what your best friend is like D．what does your best friend look like
28．— When shall we go to play basketball in the sports center
— _______ this Saturday.
A．Until the work will be finished B．Until the work is finished
C．Not until the work will be finished D．Not until the work is finished
29．—I stayed up late to finish my report last night and I feel tired now.
—_______. Sleep is also important.
A．Don’t burn the candle at both ends
B．Actions speak louder than words
C．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
D．Many hands make light work
30．—Thanks a lot for taking care of my dog while I’m away.
— _______. I was free then.
A．With pleasure B．That’s right C．Don’t mention it D．I agree.
三、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
Ella loved her new life in Alaska, except for one thing— Grandma wasn’t happy.
Before they moved here, Ella lived with Dad and Grandma in Kansas. Every day Ella and Grandma cooked, gardened or sewed（缝纫）together.
Then Dad got a job in Alaska and would take 31 with him. Grandma thought Alaska wasn’t a good place for a child. She wanted Ella to stay, 32 Dad didn’t agree. Finally Grandma decided to go, too. Ella was overjoyed. She couldn’t 33 living anywhere without Grandma.
By autumn, they were in Alaska. Ella had never had so much 34 . She made some friends and rode in the snowfall. Grandma, however, didn’t share Ella’s joy. She didn’t like the cold and 35 stayed at home. She often said she 36 the garden of sunflowers back in Kansas.
Ella was 37 and wished to make Grandma happy. She went to her new friend. Laura for 38 . Laura’s mom Helen. suggested, “We can make your grandma a sunflower quilt（被子）that will be cheery and warm.” “Good idea!” Ella’ said.
Ella then secretly 39 some brightest cloth from Grandma’s bag and sewed the sunflower quilt every afternoon in Laura’s house. It was slow going but enjoyable. She wanted to give Grandma a 40 .
But Grandma seemed sadder and sadder, always talking about the 41 and friends in Kansas. One night Ella heard Grandma 42 . She decided to take Grandma to Laura’s house the next day.
When Grandma saw the quilt they were making for 43 these days, she was moved to tears. She 44 and helped them with the sewing. They chatted and laughed. Ella hadn’t heard Grandma sound so 45 since they left Kansas.
Maybe what Grandma really needed was staying together, Ella thought.
31．A．Ella B．Helen C．Grandma D．Laura
32．A．or B．so C．and D．but
33．A avoid B．suggest C．imagine D．forget
34．A．homework B．sleep C．trouble D．joy
35．A．mostly B．once C．still D．seldom
36．A．missed B．found C．sold D．entered
37．A．bored B．worried C．relaxed D．interested
38．A．gifts B．flowers C．courage D．advice
39．A．received B．chose C．borrowed D．made
40．A．task B．decision C．surprise D．choice
41．A．school B．library C．garden D．hotel
42．A．crying B．singing C．reading D．coughing
43．A．him B．her C．us D．them
44．A．broke out B．went away C．showed up D．sat down
55．A．serious B．cheerful C．polite D．strange
四、阅读理解（共20小题，.满分40分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
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JAKE’S JOURNEY
We had a great time in Guatemala two weeks ago. I did a lot of traveling, and I think it’s one of the most amazing places. We did a lot in the last two weeks. We went hiking and saw some of the ancient places. We also saw some beautiful birds. There were lots of things we didn’t have time to do. I always want to go to the rainforest. I hope we can get there one day.
Camping was really fun. We drove to Ipala Volcano. It was worth the trip. There’s a really pretty lake that we hiked around. It rained really hard one night, and everything outside the tent got wet, but at least the tent was fine. Luckily, the weather got better. Another place we found had a hot waterfall（瀑布）. Standing under it was just like taking a hot shower! · Click here for more information from Jake.
46．Jake did a lot of things during the trip except that ______
A．he hiked around the lake B．he saw beautiful birds
C．he went camping D．he went to the rainforest
47．What does Jake think of his trip
A．Tiring. B．Unlucky. C．Boring D．Wonderful.
48．Where can you probably read the articles
A．In a storybook. B．In the newspaper. C．On the Internet. D．In a magazine.
B
It was the last day of the school year. The classroom was filled with excitement. When our teacher, Mr. Johnson, walked in, holding a CD player, everyone’s face lit up with a smile. We knew that this wasn’t going to be another normal day, but a special one.
“Please calm down and sit,” said Mr. Johnson, “I’m glad everyone’s here for the final reading test of the year.” When everyone cried, Mr. Johnson laughed, saying it was just a joke. Then he reminded us that we still had a job to do. “You need to clean out your desks and put all your things into your bags.” he added gently.
As we began our cleaning, Mr. Johnson turned on the CD player. The lively music made the room feel like a party. Some of us started singing along with the music, others were dancing around their desks while they were cleaning them out. After we finished cleaning, someone asked, “When is break（休息）time ” Mr. Johnson took out some balls and started playing with them
Just as we were, going to rush out, our headmaster（校长）, Mrs. Miller, appeared at the door. “Mr. Johnson!” she shouted. A moment of silence fell over the room as we thought, “Mr. Johnson might be in trouble.” However, to our surprise, Mrs.-Miller laughed and left us.
During break time, Mr. Johnson surprised us with another treat. He went to the cafe and came back with ice creams for everyone. We all cheered for him!
49．How did everyone feel when Mr. Johnson’ walked in, holding a CD player
A．Happy B．Sad C．Angry D．Scared
50．What is the correct order of the following activities
①Students did the cleaning. ②Students got ice creams happily.
③Mr. Johnson played with balls. ④Mr. Johnson joked about having a test.
A．①④③② B．④①③② C．③④②① D．②①④③
51．Which sentence in the passage best shows that the headmaster is kind
A．“Mr. Johnson!” she shouted. B．Mr. Johnson might be in trouble.
C．Mrs. Miller appeared at the door. D．Mrs. Miller laughed and left us.
52．Which of the following most probably happened at the end of the story
A．Mr. Johnson became angry with the students. B．The students still had a reading test.
C．Mrs. Miller came out running after the students. D．The students went back home happily.
C
It’s hard to refuse a tasty banana. They taste good and you don’t have to wash them before eating them. However, British scientists say that the fruit may disappear by 2050.
One reason for this is climate change. Scientists at the University of Exeter collected numbers from 27 countries and areas that produce 86 percent of the world’s bananas. They found that climate change has improved growing conditions in 21 of these countries. In the past 60 years, the production（产量）has reached1.37 tons of bananas per hectare（公顷）.
Ten of the countries, including India, the world’s biggest producer of bananas, will produce fewer bananas. By 2050, the fruit may die out. Shouldn’t bananas grow more easily if it’s hotter outside However, if temperatures keep rising, this advantage will disappear. In fact, the perfect temperature for growing bananas is between 24 and 32℃. If temperatures get too high, they will stop growing.
Diseases are another danger to bananas. Unlike other plants, the bananas we grow come from shoot cuttings（扦插）rather than seeds（种子）. This means that all banana plants have the same genotype（基因型）. In other words, if a disease is able to kill one plant, it could kill them all.
One serious disease is called Panama. Caused by fungus（真菌）in the soil, it spreads easily. It has spread across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. If one banana plantation meets the disease, it will take 30 years until it is able to grow bananas again. Scientists have yet to find a cure for this disease.
53．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．Bananas taste good. B．Bananas may disappear by 2050.
C．Many people like eating bananas. D．It’s hard to refuse a banana.
54．According to paragraph 3, what might happen if temperatures keep going too high
A．More countries will start to grow bananas. B．Bananas will grow better in most countries.
C．Bananas will stop growing. D．Bananas won’t be as tasty as before.
55．Which of the following is the structure of the passage
A． B． C． D．
56．The story is written to _______.
A．offer tips for growing bananas.
B．explain why bananas may disappear
C．show people’s love for bananas.
D．describe the difficulties of growing bananas.
D
What can our ears do Are there any differences between the left ear and the right ear Scientists in Switzerland found that things sound different in two ears. The direction from which you hear sounds can influence how much you like them.
The scientists invited 13 people to their study. They listened to different sounds from three directions: the front, left and right. During the study, their brains（脑）were scanned（扫描）at the same time.
Sounds about good feelings, such as laughter, cause the strongest brain activity when they are heard from the left. All areas in the brain related to hearing are active. This means people may be happier when “good” sounds go in their left ear. This didn’t happen when sounds about bad feelings, such as screams of being afraid, came from the left. Also, the brain isn’t usually as active when hearing sounds from the front or right. So next time you want to say sweet words to your friends, what about trying to speak in their left ear
However, scientists still don’t know what causes this. In the future, they want to do more research about this, and also see if other body parts have such differences.
Besides, some researchers have pointed out that humans have a special way of reacting to（对…反应）sounds. For example, people are more careful when they hear sounds from the back. Also, sounds that travel toward a person may cause more fear than those traveling away. These can be explained by evolution（进化）. In the past, when humans lived in the wild, sounds that were getting closer or from the back were usually very dangerous.
57．It can cause the strongest brain activity when hearing _______.
A．sounds about bad feelings from the left B．sounds about good feelings from the left
C．sounds about bad feelings from the right D．sounds about good feelings from the right
58．What can we learn from the article
A．31 people were invited to the study.
B．People may be happier when “good” sounds go in their right ear.
C．Humans are more careful when they hear words from the front.
D．More research will be done on the differences between ears and other body parts.
59．The last paragraph is developed by _______.
A．listing numbers B．giving examples
C．showing problems D．sharing experiences
60．What’s the theme of the article
A．Health and sport B．History and culture C．Science and humans D．Language and art
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余。
It’s often said that children are the apple of their parents’ eyes. As a son or daughter, you may also want to make your parents proud. 61
Talk to them as often as you can
Every parent wants their children to trust them enough to talk to them when they are happy and when they are feeling low. Therefore, don’t be afraid to call your parents when you feel the weight of the world. The same way you would call them when happy. Share your achievements, both big and small 62
Be helpful
If you live at home, you can be a good son or daughter by helping around with housework. 63 Keeping it tidy is the first thing you can do. Helping around can make them have time to rest and do other things. It feels good when they know they have someone who can do housework together at home.
Have patience with them
One of the best things you can do for your parents is to be patient with them, which makes them feel loved. 64
Respect them
65 When they are talking, you listen and do not interrupt（打断）them. If you have done wrong, apologize and avoid repeating the same mistake again. When you are out with friends, call your parents and let them know you’re okay. When you show them respect, it can go a long way in developing better relationship with them.
A．Here are some things you can do. B．Your parents can share your worries. C．Your parents are always ready to cheer for you. D．Housework makes parents so tired, so try your best to help them. E．As they grow older, you need to understand that they become slower. F．Start by making sure that your parents don’t have to clean your own room. G．You can do everything on this list, but without respecting your parents, nothing else you do matters.
第Ⅱ卷（共55分）
五、词汇运用（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
根据短文意思和首字母提示，写出一个完整正确的单词。
How do we know about things thousands of years ago when there were no videos or photos One answer is written records. The earliest written r 66 in China are known as oracle bone inscriptions（甲骨文）.
More than 3,000 years ago, people in the Shang Dynasty liked to ask fortune tellers（占卜师）about the f 67 . For example, what will the weather be like next week W 68 should I go to make money From work to love; people ask-questions about their e 69 lives. The fortune teller would write the question on an oracle bone and then read the cracks（裂纹）in it to find an a 70 .
So far, people have d 71 tens of thousands of oracle bones across the country. They can tell us a great d 72 about how people lived during the Shang Dynasty. “They help us understand more about the start of Chinese thought, and find out where our c 73 comes from,” said Song Zhenhao, an oracle bone expert.
The oracle bones are also very i 74 to help us understand more about the development of the written Chinese language. Many symbols used 3,000 years ago can still be seen in today’s hanzi. “As the earliest-known form of hanzi, the oracle bone inscriptions represent the great beauty of a language. They area v 75 memory of ancient China,” said Chen Nan, a professor at Tsinghua University.
66．_______ 67．_______ 68．_______ 69．_______ 70．_______
71．_______ 72．_______ 73．_______ 74．_______ 75．_______
六、选词填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
respect; work out: do the dishes; fall behind; divide into; speak; pronounce change one’s mind; according to try out for,
76．Work harder, or you ________________ quickly.
77．________________ long words easily, we’d better learn about the spelling rules.
78．So far, about 60% of the students ________________ the difficult problem.
79．—Where is Peter Is he still in the library
—No, he ________________ our school football team in the playground.
80．The museum is really large, and it ________________ different parts.
81．When I arrived at home, my mum ________________ in the kitchen.
82．An hour later, the ________________ and went to another town.
83．________________ the facts they told us, we knew why we failed.
84．His ________________ about how to protect the environment impressed us a lot.
85．Zhang Guimei is well worth ________________ because she has devoted all her time to helping girls in Huaping Senior High School.
七、阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。
Chinese people like the red colour a lot. Even now, Chinese people like to call ourselves Chizi, meaning the red descendant（子孙）.
Red represents the motherland and authority（权威）. Official uniforms of the Tang Dynasty were red. In the Qing Dynasty, red was used on official caps to show different rankings（等级）. As we know, the Five-starred Red Flag was first raised on October 1st. 1949．Even nowadays, headlines of official documents（文件）are painted in red. This is why they are called red-head documents.
For ordinary people, red stands for happiness. For example, the word “double happiness” used for weddings is red. The bride（新娘）wears red clothes which are different from the white gowns of the west. During the Chinese Spring Festival, people will give red packets to the children to express good wishes Couplets（对联）hanging on both sides of the doors are written in red. The word red equals beauty. The expression “hongyan” meaning red colour is a synonym（代名词）of a beautiful girl. Red is also one of the most popular words used in the names of Chinese women. But in traffic lights red means stop driving. This is how the westerners like to use the red colour. It is because red is very bright, and is good for warning purposes. But it doesn’t really have any negative（负面的）meanings.
86．What does Chizi mean
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87．When was the Five-starred Red Flag first raised
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88．What are official documents called when the headlines are painted in red
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89．Why will people give red packets to the children
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90．What do you think of the red colour
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八、书面表达（满分25分）
91．学校英语俱乐部正在选举新一届主席。假如你是李华，请根据以下文字提示，用英语写一封推荐信给校英语俱乐部负责人Mr.Wu，推荐你的同学 Simon成为新一届的俱乐部主席。
注意：
（1）文章必须包含所给要点，可以适当发挥；
（2）表达清楚，语句通顺，意思连贯，书写规范；
（3）词数为90词左右，文章的开头结尾不计入总词数；
Dear Mr. Wu,
I am writing to recommend Simon as the new chairperson of our English Club.
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Yours,
Li Hua
