1、1保俶塔学校九年级英语开学考第一部分 听力（略）第 2 部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题，每题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项。ACollections starts on July 1 Deadline July 13(no items will be accepted after this date)Do you have books, lamps, toys, records, DVD s, holiday decorations. Jewelry or any other items jus
2、t collecting dust?Time to clean out the attic (阁楼) and bring your items to Parish Hall. All electronic items must be in working order.No clothing, computers or TVs accepted.Those with questions or offering to help can call Jane Cameron at (401)1024-1051.16. The yard sale ends on_ . A. July 1 B. July
3、 13 C. July 17 D. July1817. If you want to donate electronic items, they must be _.A. new B. cleaned C.usable D. secondhand 18.What can you do if you want to be a volunteer at the yard sale?A.Visit the St. Theresa Churchs website B.Donate as many computers as you canC.Write an e-mail to Jane Cameron
4、 D.Call (401)1024-1051BYARD SALEJuly 17 18，2018ITEMS NEEDED2Pappadavada, a popular restaurant in Kochi, India, is encouraging customers and thecommunity to put their leftover food in a fridge located outside of the restaurant for the hungry to take.People who are in need of a meal are encouraged to
5、take from the fridge at any time, for any reason. Minu Pauline, who runs Pappadavada, has nicknamed the fridge, which was placed there on March 23 and is shaded by a neighboring tree,“tree of goodness”.The fridge is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and stays unlocked. Pauline asks that people
6、write the date they left the food, so those who take know how long its been there. But most food doesnt stay in the fridge for long. In spite of a huge response from the community and plenty of donations, the fridge needs to be brought more in to replace in time. Pauline herself adds around 75% to 8
7、0% of food from Pappadavada a day in the fridge.The idea to put a fridge on the street came to Pauline late one night when she saw a lady searching in a trashcan(垃圾箱) for food. She was especially saddened because that particular night, her restaurant had made a ton of food that they could have easil
8、y given the woman, instead of her searching for it. She felt like she contributed to waste, and avoiding waste is what Pauline pays her attention to.“The only thing I want to say no is that people are actually buying food and putting it in the fridge. But Id rather people put their food they bought
9、but arent going to eat in the fridge instead of the trashcan,” she said.19.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.a tree planted on March 23 B.the fridge outside for the hungry to take from.C.the popular restaurant in Kochi,India D.a neighboring tree near Pappadavada 20.Which of the
10、 following is NOT TRUE according to Phyllis?A.Anyone who feels hungry can take the food at anytime.B.People donate the food with the date when they left it.C.People in the community made a huge response to the idea.D.Most of the food in the fridge is offered by people around.21.What does the manager
11、 of the restaurant advises in the last paragraph ?A.people should never throw foods into dustbin B.everyone should always avoid wasteC.people shouldnt buy extra food for helping D.everyone should help those in need322.Where probably can we read this passage?A.A story book B.A fashion magazine C.A lo
12、cal newspaper D.A guide bookCCold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word “cold“. For example, people who show no human emotions or feelings are said to be cold-blooded.Cold can affect other parts of the body.
13、But the expression”get cold feet”has nothing to do with cold or your feet.The expression means being afraid to do something you had decided to do. For example, you agree to be CEO of a company. But then you learn that all the other officers have resigned(辞职 ),and all the work of the organization wil
14、l be your responsibility(责任). You are likely to gel cold feet about being CEO when you understand the situation. The expression “give someone the cold shoulder“probably comes from the physical act of turning your back toward someone, instead of speaking to him face-to-face. You may give a cold shoul
15、der to a friend who has not kept a promise: he made to you, or to someone who has lied about you to others.“A cold fish“ is not a fish. It is a person. But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional and show no love or warmth. A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone.“Out in the cold“
16、 means not getting something that everybody else got.A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise. He was left out in the cold. And it is not a pleasant place to be.23. If you get cold feet,this means that_.A.you feel brave to do something B.you feel too nervous to do somethingC.you fee
17、l too cold to do something D.you feel very angry about doing something24.Henry invited Mary to go out but was refused.We can say Henry_.A.was cold blooded B.was given the cold shoulder C.was a cold fish D.was out in the cold25.Whats the passage mainly about?A.Opinions about cold weather B.Expression
18、s connected with “cold”C.Relation between cold and body D.Examples of people who have a cold26.Which of the following shows the structure(结构) of the passage?(P-paragraph)4DMany have heard of sharks fin soup. This famous and expensive dish is especially popular in southern China. But do you realize t
19、hat youre killing a whole shark each time you enjoy a bowl of sharks fin soup?When people catch sharks, they cut off their fins and throw the shark back into the ocean. Without a fin, a shark can no longer swim and slowly dies. This method is not only cruel, but also harmful to the environment. Shar
20、ks are at the top of the food chain in the oceans ecosystem. If their numbers drop too low, it will bring danger to all ocean life. Many believe that sharks can never be endangered because they are the strongest in their food chain. But in fact, around 70 million sharks are caught and traded in this
21、 industry every year. The numbers of some kinds of sharks have fallen by over 90 percent in the last 20 to 30 years.Environmental protection groups around the world, such as WildAid and the WWF, are teaching the public about “finning”. They have even asked governments to develop laws to stop the sal
22、e of sharks fins. So far, no scientific studies have shown that sharks fins are good for health, so why eat them? Help save the sharks!27. Which of the following might NOT be the reason for the popularity of shark fin soup?A.The dish is very delicious B.It is proved to be good for healthC.Millions o
23、f shark are traded every year D.The dish is expensive and famous28.What does the underlined word mean?A.be hardly seen or known B.show no kindness or forgivenessC.cause waste and pollution D.be important or serious29.According to the article,which of the following is true?A.Sharks can never be endan
24、gered B.Sharks always bring danger to the ocean lifeC.Its possible for sharks to swim without fins D.The number of sharks has reduced a lot30.Whats the purpose of the article?5A.Explain why people enjoy shark fin soup B.Introduce more facts about shark fin soupC.Remind people to save the sharks D.Su
25、ggest people pay more attention to environment第二节(共 5 小题,每小题 2 分 ,满分 10 分)下面文章中有五处(第 31-35 题)需要添加首句。请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E 和 F)中选出符合各段意思的首句。选项中有一项是多余选项。A. Repeating a goal helps you stick to itB. Roadblocks dont mean failureC. Set the goals first.D. It takes time for a change to turn into a habitE. Doing
26、something to try to lease yourself.F. Specific and realistic goals work best.Lots of teenagers think it difficult to set and reach goals. What about you? If your answer is yes,dont feel upset. The following tips can help make it easier.31_“ I am going to recycle all my plastic bottles and magazines”
27、 is a much more possible goal than“I am going to do more for the environment. And it is easier to stick to.32_It will probably take several months before a change-like getting up half an hour earlier toexercise-becomes a habit. That s because your brain needs time to get used to the idea that the ne
28、w thing youre doing is part of your daily activities.633_Say your goal out loudly each morning to remind yourself of what you want and what you areworking for. Every time you remind yourself of your goal, youre training your brain to make it happen.34_The key to making any change is to find the desi
29、re within yourself- you want to do it just because of yourself, not because of a parent, a teacher or someone else.35_Making slips is actually a part of learning process. It may take a few tries to reach a goal. Butthats OK-Its normal for you to give up a few times when trying to make a change. So r
30、ememberthat everyone will make mistakes. Just remind yourself to get back on the right track. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 25 分）第一节：完形填空（共 15 题，每题 1 分，满分 15 分）An old woman had two large pots, one on each end of a pole (扁担). She carried the pole with the pots 36 her neck. One of the pots had a crack (裂缝 ) in i
31、t while the other pot was perfect and always filled a full pot of water. At the end of the long 37 from the well to the house, the cracked pot 38 only half-full.For two years this happened daily, with the woman bringing home only 39 pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was 40 . But the poor cra
32、cked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection.One day, the cracked pot spoke to the woman 41 the well: “I am ashamed of myself because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your 42 .”7The old woman smiled: “Did you notice that there are 43 on your side of the path, but no
33、t on 44 pots side? Thats because I have 45 known about your crack, so I 46 flower seeds（籽） on your side of the path. And every day while we walk back, you 47 them.“ For 48 years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate (装饰) the table. Without you being just the 49 you are, I woul
34、d not have this beauty.”Each of us has our own cracks. But its these 50 that make our lives together so interesting and meaningful.36 A. cross B. across C. past D. through37. A. travel B. ride C. walk D. trip38. A. arrived B. held C. reached D. meant39. A. one or two B. one and a half C. two D. half
35、 and one40. A. proud B. sad C. happy D. worried41. A. with B. from C. by D. in42. A. field B. side C. well D. house43. A. seeds B. pots C. plants D. flowers44. A. other B. the other C. another D. others45. A. never B. ever C. always D. often46. A. took B. made C. planted D. kept47. A. water B. see C
36、. visit D. understand48. A. many B. a few C. two D. three 49. A. road B. side C. path D. way50. A. decorations B. seeds C. flowers D. cracks8第二节 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入恰当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，将答案填在相应位置。The life has been full of challenges and 51_(difficult). Life is not about the smartest person or the strong
37、est person, or even the richest person. 52.H_, life is about having the mind in your heart “Never Give Up”, even when you feel that giving up is the only 53._(choose). The world is waiting on your gifts.Life 54._(will) be the same without you.You are important to this world and believe it or not, so
38、meone is waiting for you to enrich their lives. You are too important to the world to just give up.What if you win.You many feel that life is challenging you from time 55._ time and you cant take it anymore. You may want to give up right now. But here is a thought, what 56._(happen) if you overcome
39、the difficulties?Focus on the future.When an Olympic runner is in a race, he or she is focusing on one thing - the finishing line. You have to focus on the big picture - not just where you are right now. Focus in where you want to be. Make 57._ agreement with your mind and your mouth.Life isnt cryst
40、al stair.One of my favorite poems 58._(call) “Crystal Stair” written by Langston Hughes. In that poem, a mother tells her son that life is difficult, you will meet rocks and hard places, but the end is victory to those 59. _ stand their ground and ride the course.There is a rainbow after every storm
41、.Whatever you are facing, you can make it through. There is a rainbow on the other side of 9your situation. Stay strong, stay 60._(focus) and never give up.第四部分 写作第一节 单词拼写。根据下列句子及所给的首字母，写出单词的正确完整形式。61. Be confident to yourself. You will never know what will happen u_ you try to make it happen.62. C_
42、 an interest what in what they learn can lead into success more easily.63. Learning is a lifelong j_ because every day bring something new.64. Bell didnt invent the telephone overnight . He tried many times and learned from his m_ .65. Harry wonders w_ basketball is popular in China or not.66. Tea i
43、s produced in many different areas in China. For example, Hangzhou and Anxi are widely k_ for their tea.67. Hou Yi s_ down the nine suns and saved the people on the earth.68. Behind all these things lies t_ meaning of Christmas : the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us.
44、69. Its not enough to just ask a question c_ . We also need to learn how to be polite when we ask for help.70. N_ of the hotels is satisfying. One is too crowded, and the other is too expensive.第二节:书面表达(共 1 小题,满分 15 分)假如你是李平,请你回复你朋友 Kack 的电子邮件,词数 90 个左右。10To: Li PingFrom: JackHi Li Ping,How are you?
45、 Long time no see. Do you miss those simple and happy primary school days? Life in middle school is much more difficult. Next term we are going to be students in Grade 9. I feel a little nervous and hope to get well prepared for the coming challenges. Whats your attitude to it? Can you tell me more
46、about your plan? Or do you have any advice for me? Im more than happy if you reply as early as possibleJack参考答案16.D 事实细节题。17.C 推理判断题。18.D 推理判断题。19. B 推理判断题。20. D 推理判断题。21. C 推理判断题。22. C 文章出处题。23.B 推理判断题。24.B 推理判断题。25.B 主旨大意题。26.B 篇章结构题。27.B 事实细节题。28.B 词义猜测题。29.D 推理判断题。31-35: FDAEB 36-40 BCABA 41- 45 CDDBC 46-50 CACDD51 difficulties 52 however 53 choice 54 wont 55 to 1156 will happen 57 an 58 is called 59 who 60 focused61. unless 62. Creating 63.journey 64.mistakes 65.whether 66.known 67.shot 68.true 69.correctly 70.Neither
