江苏兴化常青藤学校联盟九年级下第一次月考英语试卷

Qinghu Lake is _______ attractive place. It’s such _______ nice place that many tourists come here every year.

The young man complained      the manager       the noise there.

—Would you like black or white coffee?     —Well, I ________ coffee ________ milk.

—Your handwriting is better than ________ of________ in your class.
—I’m glad to hear that.

—Whose diamond necklace is this?   —It belongs to ________．

— I don’t like watching documentaries because they are boring.   — ______________.

— ___________ will the rain last? It has rained for a week.
—I have no idea. There is no sign of an end.

—I hope I can take part in the game show Who is Still Standing and win something.
—Stop daydreaming. You will win nothing _______ you spend a few months preparing for it.

—When shall I hand in my report?—As soon as it _______ tomorrow.

A young lady is found         in the house. She might         two days ago.

—I feel stressed from time to time. Could you give me some advice?
— _______ sharing your worries with your parents? They will certainly help you.

The girl was ________ afraid ________ she walked faster and faster.

—Would you mind my opening the window?
—________. I am feeling a little cold because of my bad cold.

—Look! _________ clean the classroom looks !
—Yes. I’m sure somebody _______ it up.

—I heard your grandma used to be a designer.
— Yes. She was an excellent designer ________.

— That young woman must have something to do with the crime, right?
—    . Though she insisted she hadn’t done anything against the law.

—What do you think of Jack?  —________， he is a good student.

—You didn’t watch the film last night, did you?   —________, but I missed the beginning.

—Mr. Wang, please _____ how to get there and the cost of the trip.
—All right. I’ll make it at once.

Excuse me. Could you tell me ______?

Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top _______, but on their way back conditions were very ______. Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon continued alone, he would probably get back safely. But Simon decided to risk his _______ and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope（绳）.
As they _______ down, the weather got worse. Then another _______ happened. They couldn’t see or hear each other and, by mistake, Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice（峭壁）. It was _______ for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joe’s _______ was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. _______, after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold, Simon had to make a decision. In tears, he cut the rope. Joe _______ into a large crevasse（裂缝）in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldn’t walk, but he _______ to get out of the crevasse and started to _______ towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers _______.
Simon had _______ the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be _______, but he didn’t want to leave immediately. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joe’s voice. He couldn’t ______ it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.

A．hurriedly B．carefully C．successfully D．early

A．difficult B．similar C．special D．normal

A．fortune B．time C．health D．life

A．lay B．settled C．went D．looked

A．damage B．storm C．change D．trouble

A．unnecessary B．practical C．important D．impossible

A．height B．weight C．strength D．equipment

A．Finally B．Patiently C．Surely D．Quickly

A．jumped B．fell C．escaped D．run

A．managed B．planned C．waited D．hoped

A．run B．skate C．move D．march

A．around B．away C．above D．along

A．headed for B．travelled C．left for D．returned to

A．dead B．hurt C．weak D．late

A．find B．believe C．make D．accept

The Little Prince was written by a French pilot and writer Antoine de Saint—Exupery. It is one of the most famous books around the world. It was published in 1943. This story has been translated into 42 languages and was adapted(改编) into a movie.
The little prince lives on a small planet alone. He leads a happy life. One day the winds brings him a seed. The seed then turns into the loveliest flower he has ever seen. He takes good care of the flower, but finally he decides to leave it and his planet in search for a secret—the most important thing in his life.
During his journey in space, the little prince meets a king, a businessman, a lamplighter and a geographer. They all live alone on different planets. At last he finds out the secret from a fox of the Earth. Before he returns to his planet, he tells his secret to the writer of the book, whom he meets in the desert. The secret is: the power of love.
When you read this touching and sincere story of the little prince, you can’t help smiling and feeling the beauty of life and love in your heart.
Where did the writer of The Little Prince come from?

After reading the passage, we can’t know______.

Who told the little prince the secret?

The underlined word “ touching” means “_______”in Chinese.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Samuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall, England. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata（奏鸣曲）by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.
Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable. They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesn’t even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.
Samuel can’t understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons. It comes easily to me ---I hear the notes and can bear them in mind---each and every note,” says Samuel.
Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional(专业的) pianists can’t play it. Samuel says confidently,” It’s all about super memory---I guess I have that gift.”
However, Samuel’s ability to remember things doesn’t stop with music. His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.
Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesn’t know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.
What is special about Samuel Osmond?

What can we learn from the passage?

Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he _________.

What can we infer(推断) about Samuel in Paragraph 4?

Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

There have always been a lot of commonly believed but false(虚假的) ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they can't help putting an weight as they get older, while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles(肌肉) will turn into fat. Here are some more myths.
I’ll never lose weight--I come from a fat family
Wrong! While we can't change the body type we are born with, we can't blame our genes(基因) for making us fat. There's plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habit of eating too much and exercise too little.
I am fat because I burn calories slowly
Wrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism(新陈代谢). In fact, although fat people consume(消耗)  more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat. Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake more accurately(精确地).
Exercise is boring
Wrong! Anything will become boring if you do it again and again. The key is to develop a balanced and varied(各种的) program that's fun as well as progressive(不断进步的). If you enjoy a Sunday walk, take a different mute. If you do yoga(瑜伽), try a tai chi class.
No pain, no gain
Wrong! Exercise is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is your body telling you something's wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury(伤害). You may experience mild discomfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches should disappear quickly. If they don't, rest and ask for medical advice.
What does the writer think about being fat?

According to the writer, how can we make exercise more interesting?

What is the writer's opinion about "No pain, no gain" in exercising?

The underlined words “adapting to” means “_______” in Chinese.

What is the purpose of the passage?

How do students spend their spare time after finishing their homework? Watch TV, play computer games, or go outside to relax? Here’s a good example.
Tim and Kerry Meek are both teachers. They live in the UK with their two daughters: eleven-year-old Amy and nine-year-old Ella. Recently, the Meek family has become the focus of the whole country after they completed 100 different outdoor activities in one year.
The Meek couple didn’t want their children to spend all their free time in front of the TV and become “couch tomatoes”. So about one year ago, the Meeks decided that watching TV and playing computer games were not permitted. Instead, they set 100 tasks for the two girls to do outside. Although Mr. and Mrs. Meek are not outdoor activity fans, they took part in all the activities to encourage their daughters. It turns out that the two sisters really had a good time joining activities.
Every holiday and weekend, whether it’s sunny, rainy or snowy, the Meeks’ would set off to try the activities on their list, including hiking, sailing, climbing, skiing, and so on. The two little girls not only had a wonderful time, but also learned a lot of skills from the activities. They were even able to stand up in front of their school to give a talk for charity. “Our friends spend a lot of their free time doing things which are harmful to their health. Luckily, we’ve had the chance to experience something different.” Amy and Ella also helped their parents to draw up a new list of challenges for the next 12 months.
So we should do more outdoor exercises to keep healthy in our spare time.
What are Tim and Kerry Meek? (No more than 4 words.)
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Why did the Meeks become the focus of the UK? (No more than 10 words.)
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When did the Meeks go out to do the activities? (No more than 4 words.)
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What did the two little girls learn from the activities? (No more than 4 words.)
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What should we do to keep healthy in our spare time? (No more than 6 words.)
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We all need a healthy environment, but we produce waste every day and it does harm to our environment. Though we are young, we can still do something to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some ideas for you to live a green life.
Remember these three words: reduce, reuse and recycle.
Reduce means “use less”. Don't waste things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think if it is really necessary or maybe the old one will be just as good! When we do buy things, choose local products if possible, and try not to buy too many things from abroad.
Reuse means “use again”. Use things for as long as possible. When we buy things, make sure that they last a long time. We should take care of them so that they will last, and we should repair them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don't use a paper cup or a paper bag. It’s better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them again.
Recycle means “change things into something else”. Although it takes energy to change something into something else, it’s better than throwing things away or burning them. Find out what can be recycled in your neighbourhood and take part in recycling programmes. We should also buy products made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help save trees.
Title:    __  to Live a Green Life

We produce waste every day and it is   ____  to us. We can do something to help.
Ideas	Dos	Don’ts
To reduce	Use less. * Try to     something.	* Don’t buy too many things from    countries.
To reuse	again. * Use things for as long as possible. * Buy things that last long. *Take care of things or     the old things.	*Don’t use    cups or bags.
To recycle	Change things into something    *Join in recycling programmes. *Buy products    from recycled materials.	*Don’t throw things     or burn them.

根据所给中文和句意，用单词的正确形式填空。
In many western countries heavy ___________(工业) is high developed.
I think the _____________ (服务) in the pizza store was very good, but I still don't want to go  there again.
"Simon,     (检查) your homework carefully ,' the mother says to the little boy.
The robot caught a _____ (病毒) and threw his shirt into the rubbish bin.
My friend Tom often eats a lot of meat and never            (锻炼). I think he should change his lifestyle.
Finally, People ____________(意识到) it was a serious problem.
The great Chinese scientist Yuan Longping’s _____________(成就) make the whole world   shocked(震惊的).

根据句意，用所给单词的合适形式填空。
Guilin is a very beautiful city in the ________(south) part of China.
Jim, _________________( not be) late next time, or I’ll very angry.
―Will you please put up the drawing on the wall?
―Sorry, I didn’t catch it. I __________away the coins all over the floor. (put)
This is one of the most famous          (hero) names. It is often seen in newspapers.
Among all the workers, Mr Jiang is ________________.(strict)
I can’t ______________ (simple) wait to go to Shanghai for the International Robot Show.
The money we raised is used to help the poor and support            (develop) projects.
Look! Four           （nine）of the farms are in the fields.

Everybody dreams. Some people think dreams can tell us about the future. O     people think dreams tell us about ourselves. It’s like our brain is talking to us. Why are dreams often strange and h     to understand? Some people think our brain uses symbols to talk to us. When we fly, swim, or fall down in our dreams, it has a s         meaning. Lots of people help o       understand their dreams. They find that dreams tell us about our h        and fears.
These days, many scientists b     that dreams are very important. During the day, we have many e     , and our brain receives a lot of i        . When we dream, our brain t       away information that is not important, and puts the most important information i         our memories. As we learn more about the brain, we may find answers to our questions about dreams.

书面表达（共1小题，满分20分）
假设某中学生英文报开展关于计算机与学生生活的征文活动，请你根据下表所提示的要点，以Computer in my life为题，用英语为该报写一篇短文，简述计算机在你生活中的用途，并就计算机对你生活的影响谈谈你的感受。

1.表达中必须包含所给要点，可以适当发挥，不要简单翻译。
2.词数100左右，开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3.表达中请勿提及真实校名和姓名。
Computer in my life
The computer has become an important part of my life.
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