江苏省常州市北郊初级中学2023-2024 九年级上学期10月月考英语试卷（含答案）考试试卷

2023-2024常州市北郊中学九年级上学期10月月考试卷
一、听力（略）
二、单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，计15分）
以A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入句中空白处的最佳答案。
21. How can___________man like him be recommended as______________head of our hospital
A. the,/ B. a,a C the, the D.a,/
22. You__________praise the film Hi，Mum(《你好李焕英》)__________highly. It's really great.
A. can't; very B. can; too C.can;very D.can't too
23. Be patient! Give him more time,______________he will find the answer to the question on bis pwn.
A.but B.or C.and D. so
24. Jim hasn't decided______________ to go home by bus or by train.
A.if B.that C.how D. whether
25. I never thought Tom_____________in the party, for he has been away from home for so long!
A. will appear B. would appear C. has appeared D. had appeared
26. Ho made it__________ for people __________ a happy life by improving the environment.
A.easy,live B. easier; to live C.easier,living D.easily, to live
27. With the temperature falling. _______flue（流感）_______COVID-19 is paid more attention to in autumn and winter.
A. either, or B. neither, nor C.both;and D. not only; but also
28.---Hi, Peter. Will you go to Lily's party with me
---I'm not sure if Lily____________me. If I__________, I’ll go with you.
A. will invite; will be invited B. will invite; am invited C. invites; will invite D. invites; invite
29 The meeting was of___________, and the information he gave us was_________.
A.very important;great helpful B. very important; great help
C. great importance; very helpful D. great importance; very help
30. --- How much difficulty did you have_____________this problem
---___________. It's quite easy.
A. to solve; Nothing B. to solve; None C. solving; None D. solving; Nothing
31. The mouse _____ to the computer was bought just now.
A.connected B.connects C.connecting D. is connected
32. ---How can you manage to do all these things without a rest
---I prefer ___________ a cup of coffee___________me energetic.
A to have; to making B. having, to making C. to having ; to make D. to have ; to make
33. The computer requires_________.I think I need___________to ask Mr Zhang for help.
A. fixing; to go B. to fix; to go C. fixing, going D. to fix; going
34. ---Mike hardly put up his hand in class, ___________he
---____, he is one of the most active students in our class.
A. does; No B doesn't; Yes C doesn't; No D. does; Yes
35. ---I love the Internet. I've come to know many friends on the Net.
---___________. Few of them would become your real friends.
A. That's for sure. B. I'm pleased to know that.
C.That's not the case. D.I couldn't agree more.
三、完形填空（共15题，每小题1分，计15分）
When my children were young, I used to read to them every evening before bed.
One of their favorite stories was called, Somebody Loves You, Mr Hatch. Mr Hatch lived
a ____36___ life. He walked alone to work every day and ate his lunch alone in a
corner. He never ___37___. He never talked to anyone on his way home. In the evening
he would read a newspaper and go to bed early.
His __38__ changed, however,on Valentine's Day(情人节) when he got a heart-shaped box full of ___39_ in the mail, along with a note that said, "Somebody __40___ you," At first, he couldn't __41___ it, but as he let the message sink in(被理解), he began to ____42___ and dance around. That single message had opened his heart to the power of love. Soon he found himself being __43__. He became a joy at work and began to help out people in the neighborhood. As the days and weeks went by, his laughter, smiles, kindness, happiness and love _44__ everyone in his community.
Later, Mr Hatch found out that the heart-shaped box had been delivered(投递) to him ___45__. Ho felt sad and went back to his __46___ ways. When his neighbors found out, however, they decided not to lose the light he shared. They surprised him with a ___47__ and a huge banner(条幅) that read: "Everybody Loves Mr Hatch." Mr Hatch cried when he ___48__ that somebody loved him after all. Then he laughed, smiled and hugged his friends.
___49__ that we all have a tiny bit of Mr Hatch in us. At times we all feel unloved and unlovable. ___50____somebody does love us. May the pages of your life story be full of love.
36. A.happy B. rich C.hard D.lonely
37. A.cried B. smiled C.complained D. shouted
38.A. interest B.hobby C.life D. dream
39. A. chocolate B. toys C.books D.nuts
49.A.knows B. loves C.trusts D. understands
41. A.consider B. explain C.believe D. stand
42. A. laugh B.cry C.speak D. read
43. A.careful B. successful C. peaceful D.cheerful
44. A. surprised B. supported C. saved D changed
45. A.quickly B.incorrectly C.properly D. carefully
46.A. different B.old C.strange D. special
47. A.party B.meeting C.letter D. newspaper
48. A. imagined B.expected C.heard D. realized
49. A.wonder B. doubt C.think D.wish
50. A. instead B.however C.otherwise D. Besides
四、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题1分，计15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality-when you're awake because you can control yourself, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep.
If you go to sleep on your back, you're a very open person. You normally trust people and you arc easily influenced by new ideas. You don't like to make people unhappy, so you never express your real feelings. You're quite shy and you aren't very confident.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you're always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is.You usually live for today not for tomorrow.
If you sleep on curled up(雌缩),you are probably a very nervous person.You have a low opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive. You're shy and you don't usually like meeting people. You like to be on your own.
If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced(平衡的) personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You're usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel worried, but you don't often get unhappy. You always say what you think, even if it makes people angry.
51.You may find the passage in______________.
A.a science magazine B.a guide book C.a sports newspaper D. a story book
52. When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality
A. In the daytime. B. At the beginning of sleep.
C. At night. D. During the deep sleep.
53.Tina hardly tells her secrets to her friends. She probably goes to sleep_____________.
A.on curled up B. on her stomach C. on her back D. on her side
54. What does the word "defensive" mean in the passage
A.易怒的 B.攻击性的 C.外向的 D.有戒心的
55. What does the passage tell us
A. Sleeping on your side is the best way of sleeping.
B. Changing positions will cause sleeping problems.
C. Sleeping positions show people's secret personalities.
D. Enough sleep makes people look better and healthier.
B
In his university time,Mark Hurd was represented to compete(竞争) for the
chairman of the Students' Union. Though very confident, be lost the chance for
his over modesty and carefulness when answering questions. This had a bad
influence on hum when he graduated and looked for his job.
Still dismay, though he was hired by HP Company with excellent ability. He thought for a long time and then came to a conclusion—he was lost by the so-called modesty.
The other day,the board(董事会)called him to represent the board meeting. Mark felt the same scene as ever. The board wanted to let Mark become the CEO. That was because there were some problems in publicity and sale.
"Are you confident to do a better job for HP Company " Mark faced the same question.
Then Mark gave the opposite reply than the last time. He said, "There is no doubt that I can promise. At least, be better than now."
In fact, Mark did an excellent job. Ever since his nomination, HP Company produced different styles of products.
When being interviewed, the reporter asked, "Someone thinks you are gentle, wise and modest. We would like to know your opinion." Mark expressed bis understanding on modesty". He insisted that unreasonable modesty is a double-edged sword, which may destroy his future.
He said that to be really modest, keep three points in mind:
Firstly,modesty is not to deny(否定)yourself, for it let you lose the chance and feel sorry.
Secondly,modesty is to evaluate(评价) yourself below your ability.For example,if you can get A,then be sure you can get B+.
Lastly, modesty is not to say "Sorry, I am not able to do it." Actually, when we succeed, we should say everyone can do that if you work hard to answer others' praise.
56. Why did Mark Hurd fail to be the chairperson of the Students' Union
A. He was too confident. B He didn't get ready for it.
C. He is too modest. D He didn't have the ability
57. What does the underlined word “dismay" mean in para 2
A. modest B.sad C.surprised D.creative
58. What is Mark's understanding of modesty
A. It is important for everyone to work hard.
B. To be modest is a chance for getting a good job.
C. You should evaluate(评价) yourself in a proper way.
D. Modesty is a good way to achieve our success.
59. What can we know from the passage
A. Modesty can encourage people to be more confident.
B. Mark was a successful CEO of HP Company.
C. Mark was not confident to answer the board's questions.
D. Modesty is the only key to find jobs.
60. What does the passage mainly tell us
A. Over modesty isn't helpful in life or work. B. Ability is always important for people.
C. Modesty helps one to be successful. D. A person's ability decides modesty.
C
Some people live to climb the highest mountains. Some people only think about it
while others avoid ever climbing at all. But one thing is certain that all people come across
mountains in their life.
When I_was a little girl, my parents moved us to the tiny village of Otongo, Hidalgo,
Mexico. This town was built at the bottom of a big mountain.
One day after school,while exploring(探索) the green woods of this mountain, I came
upon a lot of stairs. What could these steps lead to Could this be the way to the top
I was so.curious that I started climbing up those mysterious(神秘的)steps.
I climbed and climbed, but still there was nothing in sight. It was getting really dark, and I wasn't even close to the top.
The voice of reason told me to hurry back home and try again the next day. I ran back home in the dark while trying not to get too afraid. I didn't tell anyone about what I found that night. I went to bed dreaming about what I would find at the top of this magical mountain we lived on. Could there be a handsome prince, treasure or ghosts up there
Ah.….such childhood fantasies(想象)! Those were the days when we could dream. We could do crazy things. We believed! I'm all grown up now, and life has shown me a beating at times.
I did live on a mountain in a town as described, but I created this childhood fantasy to make my days so much more fun as a kid. This story is a good metaphor(比 喻) for life today.
You might ask, "What was at the top of that mountain " I ask you, "What would you have wanted to find "
Dream about what's at the top of your mountain. What do you want out of life
Tomorrow is another day, and still, you must climb. Whatever you do, never ever give up on your dream!
Never let anyone tell you, "You can't."
61.Which word is the best to describe the writer as a child according to the article
A.Honest. B.Friendly. C.Humorous. D. Imaginative.
62.What do paragraphs 2-7 mainly talk about
A. How the writer reached the top of a mountain. B. A childhood story told by the writer.
C Advice the writer gave on climbing a mountain. D. What the writer's favorite mountain was like.
63.What does the word "mountains" stand for in real life
A.Dreams. B.Treasures. C. Difficulties. D.Fantasies.
64. What does the underline word reason in Chinese
A.理由 B.理智 C.理解 D.理论
65 What is the writer's purpose in writing this article
A. To encourage people to follow their dreams.
B. To share her childhood memories with readers.
C. To explain the advantages of climbing mountains.
D.To show how adults think differently from children.
五、还原句子（共4小题；每小题1.5分，清分6分）
阅读下面短文从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you ever had fun in your kitchen There are many simple ways to find pleasure at home. You don't have to buy a lot of new tools but just be patient and recycle your kitchen things.
·Bring tome greens to your kitchen.
Instead of buying new plants and vegetables, you can grow them for free At first prepare some onions. Cut onions in order to leave the complete white parts._________66_________
You can also plant the root in soil and grow them. Cover with an inch or two of soil and keep wet, You'll have whole new onions in several weeks. All you need is a window for light, a few paper cups or small glasses of water, and some patience.
·Drink something cool in summer
Try to freeze the watermelon for half an hour. But don't forget to prepare ice in your kitchen. You can throw them into a machine to mix up. Also, you maybe love to make drink top with any.fruit you like._______67__________
·Use easy tools In kitchen.
Did you know that rice cookers in your kitchen can be used to make delicious cakes They save space, energy and time! First, please cut the chocolate bars into pieces and put it in the rice cooker. After it melts, just pour the milk cream in and blend it. When it's mixed, turn off the vice cooker. Crack the eggs and mix it up. Pour in the flour and stir it. Whew it's completely mixed,press the start button! Wait for one hour and open! Before you take it out,make sure whether it is baked(烤) well. ___68___ If you think you need to heat it up, press the button again.
_____69______ However, what you get is in the pleasure of making things on your own. So, why not just have a try
A. Then you can place them in a flowerpot.
B. It is really convenient to buy some in markets.
C. Now it is time to place them in a glass with enough water.
D But be careful not to burn your fingers.
E. Do you know how to take out quickly within 30 seconds
F. For example, you can try to put sweet and cute cherries on it.
六、综合填空（共10小题；每小题1分，消分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chun Wai Chan dreamed of 70._____________ (become) a leading dancer one day when he was a teenager. He even wrote a seven-page letter 71._____________(tell) his parents that he decided to study dance. His dream has come true. He is the 72.______________ (one) leading dancer at .New York City Ballet in 74 years."It's unbelievable (难以置信的）,”Chan said.
Chun Wai Chan makes the most of every,chance. At the start of this year, a dancer 73.__________ (get) hurt. Chan had to step in. It took 74.____________ (he) only an hour to learn the moves. He did so 75.___________ (good) that the company 76.______________(direct) believed he could be a leading dancer.
Now Chan is trying hard to spread Chinese culture on the 77.________________(west) ballet stage. He made the famous Chinese story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai into a ballet show. It is going to 78.___________ (perform) in New York this month. "I hope that the American people "79.______________ (enjoy),wonderful Chinese culture."
七、根据所给中文完成句子（共6小题；每小题15分，满分9分）
80.他宁愿严于律己也不愿意落后他人。
He______________________________________________________________________________________.
81.我表弟以前更喜欢运动而不是待在家中。
In the past,my cousin_______________________________________________________________________.
82.你认为和你同龄的人密切合作容易吗？
Do you think______________________________________________________________________________？
83. 我怀疑这双鞋子是否和我的是一个尺码。
I doubt_______________________________________________________________________________mine.
84.你能想象十年后的常州的生活是什么样子吗？
Can you imagine__________________________________________________________________________？
85.据说出生在兔年的人很细心。
________________________________________________________________________________________.
八、根据要点提示写一篇80-100词左右的短文（可合理想象适当发挥）：开头结尾已给出，不计入总词
数，注意书写。（10分）
你是Tom,向Mr.Li推荐Daniel做学生会(Students' Union)78 。
1.他积极自信，……2.学习勤奋，…3.乐于助人，…4.很有条理性，….
5.他最喜欢的颜色是蓝色，因为蓝色代表……
6.如果他能成为学生会78 ，你相信……（自由发挥两点）
Dear Mr Li:
I'm writing to you to recommend Daniel as the chairperson of the Students' Union. 1 think he will be an excellent chairperson because he has many good personal qualities for this position.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours Sincerely
Tom
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六、becoming to tell first got him well director Western be performed will enjoy
七、He would rather work to high standers than fall behind.
In the past, my cousin preferred doing sports to staying at home.
Do you think it is easy to work closely with people of your age
I doubt whether this pair of shoes is the same size as mine.
Can you imagine what life will be like in Changzhou in ten years
It’s said that people born in the Year of Rabbit are very careful.