长寿中学校2024-2025学年九年级上学期12月月考
英语试题
（全卷共10个大题 满分: 150分 考试时间: 120 分钟）
第I卷（共 90 分）
I. 听力测试。（每小题1.5分, 共30分）
第一节: 听一遍, 根据你所听到的句子, 从A、B、C三个选项中选出最恰当的答语
1. A. Yes, I did. B. Yes, I am. C. No, I don’t.
2. A. Without doubt. B. My pleasure. C. Excuse me.
3. A. Yes, I like it. B. I think so. C. It’s fascinating.
4. A. Good idea. B. Never mind. C. Of course not.
5. A. Bob does. B. It’s a jacket. C. It must be Bob’s.
6. A. By reading aloud. B. In the library. C. After school.
第二节: 听一遍, 根据你所听到的对话和问题, 从A、B、C三个选项中选出最恰当的答语据
7. A. /’tr fik/. B. /’tra z z/. C. /tr st/.
8. A. For 9 years. B. For 5 years. C. For 10 years.
9. A. The white one. B. The blue one. C. The gray one.
10. A. Three times. B. Twice. C. Once.
11. A. At 7:00. B. At 7:15. C. At 7:30.
12. A. B. C.
第三节: 听两遍, 根据你所听到的长对话, 从A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案。
听对话, 回答13-14 小题。
13. What are the two speakers talking about
A. Food. B. Lights. C. Electricity.
14. Which inventor does Jenny like best
A. Edison. B. Her father. C. Bell.
听对话, 回答 15-16 小题。
15. Where will the girl enjoy the fresh air on New Year’s Day
A. In a park. B. By a river. C. At school.
16. What will the boy do to cheer Lily up
A. He will have hot pot with her.
B. He will give her a welcome party.
C. He will return home with her.
第四节: 听两遍, 根据你所听到的短文内容, 从A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案
17. ___________ was first made in China.
A. Wulong. B. Black tea. C. Green tea.
18. Tea trees for green tea are mostly grown in___________
A. warm areas. B. hot areas. C. cold areas.
19. Tea leaves are sent to be___________ after they are picked.
A. dried. B. wet. C. cut.
20. What do the studies show about green tea
A. Green tea is good for the business.
B. Green tea tastes better than other tea.
C. Green tea is good for people’s health.
II. 语法选择。（每小题1分, 共10分）
Yan Hong is a 33-year-old traditional handicrafts (手工艺品) artist from Chengdu. Several years ago, she decided to do something that she ___1___ loved to do. But at that time she didn’t expect her handicrafts ___2___ big hits home and abroad.
Working for one’s dream needed much effort. Yan Hong’s daily work usually began at 9 a.m. and it often didn’t end ___3___ 1 a.m. the next day or even later. How hard-working she was! She was also faced with challenges when trying to create the classical fashions. For example, ___4___ she always worked with metal materials and sharp tools. Her fingers were often covered with small cuts, it was so difficult that she once asked herself ___5___ she could achieve her dream. But she never stopped working hard. Finally, ___6___ effort paid off.
Today ___7___ young artist has become a master of handicrafts. With her “magic hands”, she can turn waste cans into beautiful ones. Many of her artworks are inspired by traditional Chinese culture. One of her ___8___ products is based on the Chinese classic text Shan Hai Jing, which is also known as the classic of Mountains and Seas.
In 2023, she ___9___ to give a speech at the University of Oxford in the UK. “Chinese culture is great. I think that I have a duty to bring it to more people in the world. And I dream of having a brand (品牌) of my own in my forties”, the designer said ___10___ in an interview after he returned from the UK.
1. A. true B. truly C. truth
2. A. become B. became C. to become
3. A. at B. until C. from
4. A. if B. although C. because
5. A. whether B. that C. why
6. A. she B. hers C. her
7 A. a B. the C. /
8. A. the most popular B. more popular C. most popular
9. A. invited B. was invited C. were invited
10. A. proudly B. proud C. pride
III. 完形填空（每小题1.5分, 共15分）
The traditional solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow (大雪), the 21st solar term of the year, ____11____ on the 7th last December, 2023. It marks the beginning of midwinter. During Major Snow, the temperature drops ____12____ and there may be more snowy days.
There’s a Chinese saying, “A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful ____13____.” Most farmers welcome snow because snow can protect crops (庄稼) from cold fronts and keep the fields warm. Even if it turns from ice into water again, it can also ____14____ enough water for the crops in the spring.
Custom expert Liu Xiaochang told China Daily ____15____ on the first day of Major Snow, farmers in Chengdu need to fertilize (施肥) and water the crops in the field.
Snow Season is also a good time ____16____ skiing and skating. In northern China, there are many such places for natural snow and ice. ____17____, students in school in Helongjiang and Jilin provinces already play with snow on the playground in November. Children can ____18____ go to the frozen (结冰的) lakes to play ice sports. But people in the south will stay indoors to enjoy the ____19____ activities.
Though we have lots of fun because of the snow, people should pay attention to respiratory illness (呼吸道疾病), China Daily reported. During Major Snow, it is ____20____ and colder, so people should drink more water. At the same time, don’t drink cold water after exercise.
11. A. grew B. fell C. ended D. turned
12. A. quietly B. slowly C. quickly D. loudly
13. A. day B. week C. month D. year
14. A. steal B. heat C. provide D. produce
15. A. that B. why C. where D. who
16. A. at B. to C. for D. with
17. A. For example B. However C. As a result D. Instead
18. A. either B. also C. neither D. never
19. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
20. A. warmer B. cooler C. drier D. hotter
IV、阅读理解。（41-43小题, 每小题1分, 44-59小题, 每小题2分, 共35分）
A
When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What’s the best way to know it
You know that looking it up in an English-Chinese Dictionary will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the part of speech, the Chinese meaning and also how to use this word. But how can you know where the word is in thousands of English words How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly
First, all the English words are arranged in the alphabetical order (按字母顺序排列). In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with the letter A,B, C, D…, that means, if there are two words “general” and “monitor”, “general” will be certainly before “monitor”. Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth …for example,“before” is before “begin”, “foreign” before “forest”, etc.
Do you understand how to look up a word in a dictionary
The dictionary will be your good friends. I hope you will use it as often as possible in your English learning.
21. According to the passage, if we don’t know a word, we’d better________.
A. think hard B. write it again and again
C. ask our teachers or classmates D. look it up in a dictionary
22. When you look up a word in the English-Chinese Dictionary, you can understand not only its Chinese meaning, but also ________.
A. its pronunciation B. its part of speech C. the use of it D. A, B and C
23. In the English-Chinese dictionary, the first part is ________.
A. the words beginning with the letter A B. the words beginning with the letter E
C. the simple words D. the very short words
B
When you want to buy a pair of running shoes, will you choose Nike or Li-Ning It’s a choice between local and foreign brands (品牌). According to a latest study, Chinese people generally prefer local brands to foreign brands. They choose the local brands because of the low price, good quality (质量) and creative design.
Some Chinese brands have risen in these years. They have even started to win some fans abroad. A research showed that 71 percent of customers said Chinese brands were important to them.
Chinese brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, DJI, Feiyue, Li-Ning, Shein and Huaxizi have all become more popular abroad. For example, Huawei is the world’s second-biggest mobile phone company. Its products are used in more than 170 countries and areas. Huawei is also a leader in 5G technology. Shein, a “fast fashion” brand, made more than 10 billion dollars last year, a 100-percent increase over 2019, Global Times reported. Many European people like Shein products because they’re affordable, fashionable and of high quality.
In the future, Chinese brands will continue to develop. Thanks to a bigger market, improved supply chains (供应链) and efficient (高效的) producing, “This is the best time for the development of local brands,” Yan Qiang, a partner with Beijing-based Hejun Consulting, told Global Times.
24. Local brands are more popular because ________.
A. more sports stars buy them B. they are not so expensive
C. they are easy to buy online D. they have good after-sale service
25. The writer uses Huawei as an example to show ________.
A. more people aboard are choosing Chinese brands
B. Huawei is making a lot of money
C. Huawei makes the best mobile phone
D. Chinese brands will replace (代替) foreign brands
26. The Chinese for the underlined word “affordable” is ________.
A. 潮流的 B. 实惠的 C. 创新的 D. 耐用的
27. What’s the best title for the passage
A. How to Choose a Chinese Brand B. Chinese Brands Becoming Popular
C. How to Develop Chinese Brands D. The Future for Chinese Brands
C
On Sept 2, rock singer Wu Bai from Taiwan held a concert in Shanghai. As soon as the first song started, the audience (观众) couldn’t wait to start singing. It was like a huge KTV party! And the audience sang with him all night long. That may be exciting or relaxing for people. But what exactly do people go to concerts for
Amazing atmosphere
Chu Songzhu, a 32-year-old blogger (博主), went to Wu Bai’s concert in Shanghai. For him, the best part of a concert is its atmosphere and how it lets people bring out their true feelings. “Wu directed the audience to create human waves (人浪). We were also divided into different groups for singing. I’m not a good singer, but in that amazing atmosphere, I found myself joining in and shouting along, it was so cool!” Chu told Teens.
Visual and audio feast
For 19-year-old Chen Shulin, she enjoys the visual and audio feast that concerts can give. This June, she went to rock star Wang Feng’s concert in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. The lights changed with the music. When it came to the song Blooming Life (《怒放的生命》), the screen showed moving lines with flashing lights to help create a rhythmic (有节奏的) feeling. The sound system was also loud, which made her heart race.
Showing support
For fans, going to a concert is a way to show support for their idols. On Sept 10, singer Hua Chenyu held the 2023 Mars Concert at the Bird’s Nest stadium to celebrate his 10-year musical journey. A long-time fan of Hua, Teresa Cui, 25, traveled from Shanghai to Beijing to support her idol. The term “Mars” is a special connection between Hua and his fans. So Cui dressed as a “Martian”, wearing red clothes and jewelry (首饰).
28. What was special about Wu Bai’s concert
A. His music style is different from other singers. B. It was held in a KTV room in Shanghai.
C. He gave his first concert in Shanghai. D. The audience sang along like they were at KTV.
29. How might Chu Songzhu describe Wu Bai’s concert
A. Lively. B. Noisy. C. Polite. D. Joyless.
30 What was Wang Feng’s concert in Hohhot like
A. A quiet and calming experience. B. It was full of flashing lights and exciting sounds.
C. A traditional classical music performance. D. It included traditional music and modern music.
31. Why did Teresa Cui attend Hua Chenyu’s Mars Concert
A. To meet other like-minded fans of Hua Chenyu.
B. To experience a concert in the Bird’s Nest stadium.
C. To celebrate Hua’s 10-year musical journey.
D. To take part in a Martian-themed party.
D
①Qinqiang Opera is one of the carliest forms of opera in China. It started from the ancient folk songs and dances of the Han people in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. According to historical records, the local opera dates all the way back to the Qin Dynasty. Qinqiang Opera shows the daily life and feelings of ancient Chinese people. In 2006, Qinqiang Opera was added to national intangible heritage list (非物质文化遗产名录).
②Hou Yan, 48, the master of Qinqiang Opera started learning it from her mother when she was 4 years old. Training in the basic skills of Qinqiang Opera is very challenging. In 1985, Hou studied at an art school in Ningxia where teachers were very strict with students. Leg stretching (伸展), waist bending (弯曲) and somersaults (翻筋斗) were just some of her daily training routines. Her hard work paid off. Hou became a performer with a troupe (剧团) at the age of 16.
③But since 1993, the sweeping trend (趋势) of pop and Western music has hit Qinqiang Opera hard. The troupe was closed and Hou had no choice but to leave the opera stage she loved.
④After 1995, however, China has made great efforts to develop its traditional culture. Hou returned to the stage in 2000 and devoted herself to the opera form. “I knew I’d planted my roots on the opera stage,” said Hou. Now, Hou’s team presents hundreds of Qinqiang Opera performances every year in the towns and villages of Ningxia. The average age of Hou’s opera team is 30. In 2021, they staged about 150 school performances.
⑤“As we become more confident about our culture, more young people take traditional culture as a fashionable trend and become promoters of our own culture.” says Hou.
32. Which of the following diagram (图表) shows the development of Qinqiang Opera
A. B.
C. D.
33. How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph ③ and ④
A. By telling a story B. By comparing differences
C. By listing numbers D. By explaining the reasons
34. What do the young think of Qinqiang Opera now according to Houyan
A. Hopeless and embarrassed B. fashionable and acceptable
C. Hopeful and moving D. fantastic and helpful
35. What does the passage mainly tell us
A. The effort from Artist and the nation to make Qinqiang Opera more popular.
B. The popularity of Qinqiang Opera.
C. The history and spread of Qinqiang Opera
D. The hard experience of Qingqiang Opera master Houyan.
E
①Have you ever asked somebody a question but they didn’t reply because they were looking at their phones Or have you ever found that hours has passed since you planned to play a game just for 10 minutes People are using digital devices(设备) more than ever.
②On May 2nd, a center for health study, Fairplay, came up with an idea of A Screen-Free Week. They encourage families to turn off their screens and enjoy activities in real life for one day a week. Their proposal(提议) is based on the following facts.
③One study in 2020 found that young people in China aged between seven and sixteen spend about three hours and 48 minutes a day online. A survey in 2022 shows that people in Philippines spend more than 10 hours a day online, the highest in the world. What’s more, a research has proved that the human spine(脊柱) would bend a little for looking down at the phones for a long time.
④Should people have one screen-free day a week
⑤People who answer “Yes” think using digital devices too much is bad for health. Too much time online can influence sleep and shorten how long young people are able to focus on things. Instead, whether it’s playing sports or reading a book, a day offline would help people focus on their hobbies. And hobbies can make people feel more rested and relaxed.
⑥However, some disagree with the proposal. They think that rather than banning(禁止) digital devices for one day a week, people should be wise to how often they are online and how this makes them feel. After all, receiving a funny dog video from a friend can make them feel happy and less lonely. Therefore, there is no need to ban digital devices for one day.
⑦Surely, it’s better to take daily breaks in the real world and turn screens off during mealtimes and an hour or two before bed. But it’s unrealistic to spend a whole day offline. What if you find yourself in an emergency(紧急情况) and need to call someone for help All in all, using digital devices in a proper way is what really matters.
36. The writer mainly leads into the topic by________.
A. asking questions B. listing numbers C. telling a story D. making a survey
37. The reason “________” can be used to support(支持) Fairplay’s idea.
A. Digital devices can make people less lonely. B. People depend on digital devices to keep in touch.
C. Less time online means more time in the real world. D. More time online will cause less stress.
38. If we put the passage into four parts,which of the following is the best
A. ①;②③④;⑤⑥;⑦ B. ①;②③;④⑤⑥;⑦
C. ①;②;③④;⑤⑥⑦ D. ①;②;③;④⑤⑥⑦
39. The writer’s main purpose in writing the passage is to ________.
A. introduce a health center to readers B. ask people to stop using the digital devices
C. list some facts about using digital devices D. call on readers to use the digital devices properly
V. 口语运用。（每小题1分, 共5分）
从下面选择适当的选项补全对话，其中有两项是多余的。
A: How is your school life this term
B: Still busy but more wonderful and relaxing.
A: Really ___40___
B: Because we have different kinds of clubs.
A: Good. ___41___
B: We have a poem club, a sports club, a dancing club. Ah, so many of them!
A: Fantastic! Which club are you in
B: ___42___
A: Oh Why didn’t you join the dancing club ___43___
B: Yes. But I am practicing it at a dancing school on Sunday afternoon.
A: I see. You have a colorful life in and out of school.
B: ___44___ Oh, I’m running out of time. Bye for now!
A: See you!
A. Aren’t you good at dancing
B. How long does it take you to do your homework
C. Why
D When do you go to a dancing club
E. The poem club.
F. I think so.
G. What clubs do you have
VI. 任务型阅读。（65-67小题, 每小题2分, 68小题3分, 共9分）
阅读下文并回答问题。
Have you ever heard of the “three Rs”— “Reduce, reuse, recycle (减量化、再利用、再循环)” They help cut down on the number of rubbish we throw away and reuse the waste in a proper way. But how can we do that Recently, this idea came to life in China in a special way at the Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring scenic spot (鸣沙山月牙泉景区) in Gansu Province.
In order to protect the environment, the staff members in the scenic spot hold “Exchange (交换) Rubbish for Gifts” activity, which is widely liked by visitors. How to take part in the activity Visitors are encouraged to get rubbish bags from the workers, pick up the rubbish around the site, and then exchange the rubbish for small gifts such as toy camels and key chains for free. As it’s quite hot in the desert during daytime, the activity begins at 8:30 PM every day.
Another reason of holding the activity is to reduce the pressure of cleaners in the scenic spot. Wang Keshou, a member of the cleaners, feels happy seeing a lot of visitors helping pick up rubbish. “This activity has largely helped in my work. To provide a good environment for daily tourists, we had to do the cleaning till three o’clock at night before. But now the condition is much better,” he says.
Yang Hui is a visitor from Tianjin. She had a great time at the scenic spot with her children. Her children were excited to pick up rubbish for gifts. She thinks the activity is educational. She says, “It teaches children that __________”
In fact, more and more people come to realize the importance of environmental protection and are willing to take action. The “three Rs” project is not far away from us. Instead, it lies in our daily activities.
45. Do visitors like the activity of exchanging rubbish for gifts
_____________________________________
46. When does the activity begin every day
_____________________________________
47. Why do the staff members hold “Exchange Rubbish for Gifts” activity
_____________________________________
48. What might Yang Hui say in paragraph 4 Complete her words. (At least 15 words.)
It teaches children that _____________________________________
VII. 完成句子。（共10分, 每空1分）
49. He spread all his books all over the table. (改为被动语态)
All his books ________ ________ all over the table.
50. I don't know what I should do with the broken bike.(同义句转换)
I don't know what _______ _______ with the broken bike.
51. The little girl dared to go out alone at midnight. (变为否定句)
The little girl ________ ________ to go out alone at midnight.
52. This shop opened three days ago. (改为同义句)
This shop has ________ ________ for three days.
53. 无论何时我遇到麻烦，我总是求助康康。
I always ________ ________ Kangkang whenever I am in trouble.
VIII. 短文填空。（每空2分, 共16分）
根据下面短文内容，在短文的空格处填上一个最恰当的词， 使短文完整、通顺。
Winston, a physics teacher, came into the classroom one morning. “Morning, my dears. I have a question for you today. Why do we have brakes (刹车) in our car ”
One student got up and answered, “Sir, to stop the car.” ___54___ one said, “To reduce and control the speed of the car.” A third one said, “Not to hit other cars.”
Soon, all the students began to give similar answers. Being unhappy with them, the teacher decided to answer the question himself. He said, “I look at it in a ___55___ way—the brakes in the car help us to make it run faster.”
Hearing this, all the students in the classroom kept silent because no one had imagined this answer. The teacher continued, “Here’s one more truth. ___56___ our car has no brakes, we may not have the courage to drive the car as fast as we can and reach our destination (目的地) safely in time.”
All students were surprised at ___57___ the teacher said. They never thought about brakes in the car this way.
The teacher smiled and continued, “Similarly, there are many such brakes in our life, such as the directions our parents need us to follow, the effort our teachers ask us to put in, or the progress that we require ourselves to ___58___ in life.”
Most of us have experienced one or two of those difficult situations and thought they were like brakes to stop our pace (脚步). But what if we ___59___ them as our helpers With the help of these brakes, we are able to take risks and make sure of our safety at the same time. As everyone can imagine, life is not always about moving on. Sometimes we have to stop to have a rest, or even take one step back, so that we can run faster.
It is because of such difficult situations that we are able to reach where we are today. When we make good use of these brakes, they are sure not to push us back or bind (约束) us, ___60___ to help us move forward faster than before, so that we can ___61___ our destination quickly and safely.
IX. 书面表达。（满分20分）
62. 为了改善市民的居住环境，提升城市形象，重庆实施了“蓝天行动”，“碧水行动”和“宁静行动”。作为一中学生，应该为这些行动做什么事呢？请根据提示写一封倡议书。
注意事项：
1. 80—120词，可适当发挥；
2. 意思清楚，表达通顺，行文连贯，书写规范；
3. 文章中不能出现真实姓名和地名。
参考信息：
Blue Sky Movement Clear Water Protection Noise Control
throw rubbish around, spit everywhere, by public transportation, protect the environment plant trees, walk on grass, protect water resource from pollution, save water be polite, make noise in public, disturb others for one’s own reasons
Recently Chongqing has taken many measures to protect the environment in our daily life
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长寿中学校2024-2025学年九年级上学期12月月考
英语试题 答案
第I卷（共 90 分）
I. 听力测试。（答案略）
II. 语法选择。（每小题1分, 共10分）
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A
III. 完形填空（每小题1.5分, 共15分）
【11~20题答案】
【答案】11. B 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. C
IV、阅读理解。（41-43小题, 每小题1分, 44-59小题, 每小题2分, 共35分）
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. A
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. B 27. B
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C
D
【32~35题答案】
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. B 35. A
E
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. A 37. C 38. B 39. D
V. 口语运用。（每小题1分, 共5分）
【40~44题答案】
【答案】40. C 41. G 42. E 43. A 44. F
VI. 任务型阅读。（65-67小题, 每小题2分, 68小题3分, 共9分）
【45~48题答案】
【答案】45. Yes.
46. At 8:30 PM.
47. To protect the environment and reduce the pressure of cleaners in the science spot.
48. they can do something to reduce the rubbish and protect the environment.
VII. 完成句子。（共10分, 每空1分）
【49题答案】
【答案】 ①. were ②. spread
【50题答案】
【答案】 ①. to ②. do
【51题答案】
【答案】 ①. didn’t ②. dare
【52题答案】
【答案】 ①. been ②. open
【53题答案】
【答案】 ①. turn ②. to
VIII. 短文填空。（每空2分, 共16分）
【54~61题答案】
【答案】54. Another
55. different
56. If 57. what
58. make 59. see##consider##regard
60. but 61. reach
IX. 书面表达。（满分20分）
【62题答案】
【答案】例文
Recently, Chongqing has taken many measures to protect the environment in our daily life, such as the Blue Sky Movement, Clear Water Protection, and Noise Control. As middle school students, we should actively participate in these actions.
Firstly, let’s use public transportation more often to reduce air pollution. Secondly, avoid throwing rubbish and spitting everywhere; it will help keep our city clean. Moreover, do not walk on grass, and remember to save water to protect our water resources. Planting trees is also a good way to support the environment. Finally, be polite and avoid making noise in public places, so as not to disturb others.
Let’s work together to make our city a better place to live!
