1、- 1 -南开区 2015-2016 学年度第一学期九年级英语练习第 I 卷（60 分）二、单选填空（本大题共 20 小题，每小题 1 分，共 20 分）21. Tim,Im going to attend_exibition this afternoon.Would you like to come with me?Sure,Id like to .What kind of_exibition is it?A.a;the B.an;不填 C.the;an D.不填；a22.The story of Feng Molin, a_boy from Shananxi Province, moved
2、(感动) a lot of people.A.13-years old B.13-year-old C.13-years-old D.13 years old23. Did Lucy win first place in the maths competition? Yeah,Nobody knew the answer_the last question except her.A.in B.with C.to D.for24.Tony has read lots of the stories by American writers.Now he would like to read_stor
3、ies by writers from_countries. A.any,some B.some,any C.other,some D.some,other25.Doctors tried their best to keep the wounded soldier_.A.alive B.honest C.angry D.well-known26.To be a polite person,you should_the people around you before you act.A.consider B.punish C.control D.invite27.This is the ei
4、ghth floor.You should go _.A.out B.upstairs C.forward D.downstairs28. _he hit the car,he was riding his bicycle.A.When B.After C.Though D.As soon as29.Tina,dont touch the model.Its against the_.Look at the sign.Oh,sorry.I wont do it again.A.deal B.rule C.opinion D.truth30.Today Mark Twains works_by
5、people all over the world.A.read and love B.will read and love C.read and loved. D.are read and loved31.Peter says Red Rock Cranyon is a great place for rocking climbing.Hes right.I_there twice.A.was going B.go C.have been D.have gone32.Entry to the Water Park is free,so you can go into it without_.
6、A.paying B.speaking C.shouting D.knocking33.Toby is such a rude boy. _nobody likes him.- 2 -A.Thats because B.Im not sure C.No wonder D.I can hardly believe34.Little Jimmy_the first picture with the second one so carefully that he could find some differences.A.filled B.mixed C.helped D.compared35.He
7、 dug a deep hole_the treasure box.A.hide B.hid C.hiding D.to hide36.John didnt give up looking for a job_he got an offer from a German company.A.until B.since C.because D.while37.Must I write the report of the experiment right now?No,you_.You can do it after dinner.A. shouldnt B.mustnt C.neednt D.co
8、uldnt38.Ill do an interview with Mrs. Black if she _busy tomorrow.A.is B.will be C.wont be D.isnt39.Tom,its time to go to bed.Its already eleven oclockOh,I cant.I had to finish the work tonight or Ill be_.A. in time B.in pieces C.in person D.in trouble40Hello,Betty_.I lost my watch. It is a gift fro
9、m my parents.A.Nice to see you B.Whats up? C.Have a good trip D.How are you?三、完形填空（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）Every time we go into a museum, we are often told, “Dont touch that!”However, The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is 41 the opposite. Here we are encouraged to 42 everything.My first visi
10、t to the museum was one year ago. I was 43 to visit the museum as soon as Mum told us its name. 44 told us that we could climb and jump, and touch everything in the museum. This place is more like a 45 rather than a museum. It gives kids the chance to learn 46 play. I loved this place a lot and had
11、to be pulled away by the arm when we were ready to 47 . Each exhibit is a hands-on experience. I 48 enjoyed the very large water table and grocery store (食品杂货店). I had so much fun that I didnt even 49 I was learning.The only problem is this place gets crowded very quickly on weekends, 50 you need to
12、 get there early if you dont want to be immersed in (浸没于) the sea of people.( )41. A. never B. just C. even D. also ( )42. A. touch B. show C. notice D. bring( )43. A. afraid B. brave C. excited D. lucky( )44. A. He B. She C. You D. They - 3 -( )45. A. bookstore B. hospital C. playground D. school(
13、)46. A. through B. behind C. without D. except ( )47. A. start B. learn C. play D. leave( )48. A. actually B. especially C. nearly D. probably( )49. A. imagine B. forget C. guess D. realise( )50. A. so B. although C. as D. because四、阅读理解（本大题共 15 小题，其中 51-60 每小题 2 分，61-65 每小题 1 分，共 25 分）(A)Hemingway w
14、as one of the famous writers. He was born in America in 1899. His father was a doctor and loved sports very much, and his mother taught music. Among the six children in the family, Hemingway was the second oldest.Hemingway had written many books in his life. The Old Man and the Sea is one of the mos
15、t famous and also my favorite. It came out in 1952. The main character in the book is a fisherman. He is an old man and fishes alone. People think he is a man with bad luck, because he doesnt get a fish in eighty-four days. Every evening, he comes home with his empty boat. But the old man believes h
16、imself. Then on the eighty-fifth day the man takes a big fish. Although he meets a lot of trouble, the old man never gives up.根据短文内容，选择正确答案。51. Hemingways father was a fan of _.A. books B. sports C. mus ic D. art52. The Old Man and the Sea was published(出版) in _.A. 1852 B. 1899 C. 1952 D. 198953. Th
17、e old man doesnt get a fish until the _ day.A. fifteenth B. eightieth C. eighty-fourth D. eighty-fifth54. What does the old man do when he cant get a fish?A. He has to look for food somewhere else. B. He doesnt give up fishing.C. He doesnt fish any more. D. He has nothing to do.55. What can we learn
18、 from the old man?A. When we are in trouble, we should not give up.B. When we want to fish, we can get a big fish.C. We can do everything well because we are young.D. We can live a better life if we like fishing.(B)The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower. It is famous for its tilt (倾斜) to one side
19、. Located behind the Cathedral of Pisa, the tower has become a symbol of Italy. It is the third oldest building in Pisas Cathedral Square.The tower was not designed (设计) to lean, but because people built it on soft soils it gradually tilted to one side. Even though some people dont think the tower i
20、s a successful - 4 -building because of its tilt, the tower has won a special place in history. The tower has also been used for experiments by the famous Italian scientist called Galileo Galilei.Every year, millions of tourists flock to the tower to take the classic photo pretending (假装) to hold up
21、 or knock down the tower. Tourists can also climb the 296 steps to the top inside the tower. There are seven bells on top of it. It is said that you must visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa during the day. At night the shops are closed and it looks just so-so. However, if you visit it on a full moon nig
22、ht, the tower looks fantastic.When you plan to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you should not miss some other sights near it, including Santa Maria della Spina and the Guelph Tower.( )56 How many buildings in Pisas Cathedral Square are older than the Leaning Tower of Pisa?A.One B. Two C. Three D. F
23、our. ( )57. Why did the Leaning Tower of Pisa gradually tilt to one side? A. Because it was designed to tilt. B. Because tourists often pushed it.C. Because it was built on soft soils. D. Because it was built in a windy area.( )58. From the passage, we can learn that lots of people go to the Leaning
24、 Tower of Pisa toA.take photos B. go shopping C. ring the bells D. do experiments( )59. Which of the following is NOT true about the Leaning Tower of Pisa? A. Its an important symbol of Italy. B. When you climb to its top, you can see seven bells. C. It has got a special place in history. D. Its far
25、 from Santa Maria della Spina and the Guelph Tower.( )60. Where does the passage most probably come from?A.A novel B.A guidebook C.A poem D.A dictionary(C)Heroes of Our TimeA good heartDikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarshi
26、p(奖学金) to study medicine but Coach(教练) John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. But he never forgot the land of his birth, or the duty to share his fortune with others. He built a new hospital in his old homet
27、own in the Congo. Af friend has said of this good-hearted man: “Mutombo believes that God has given him this chance to do great things.”Success and kindness- 5 -After her daughter was born, Julie Aigner-Clark searched for ways to share her love of music and art with her child. So she borrowed some e
28、quipment, and began filming childrens videos(录像) in her own house. The Baby Einstein Company was born, and in just five years her business grew to more than $20 million in sales. And she is using her success to help others producing child safety videos with John Walsh of the National Center for Miss
29、ing and Exploited Children. Julie says of her new program: “I believe its the most important thing that I have ever done. I believe that children have the right to live in a world that is safe.”Bravery and courageA few weeks ago, Wesley Autrey was waiting at a Harlem subway station with his two litt
30、le girls when he saw a man fall into the path of a train. With seconds to act, Wesley jumped onto the tracks, pulled the man into the space between the rails(铁轨), It was too late for the train to stop. Several cars passed over them,and leave a grease mark on his hat.However ,Autrey told the New York
31、 Times”I dont feel like I did something spectular;I just saw someone who needed help . I did what I felt was right.”61.What was Mutombo praised for?A. Being a star in the NBA. B. Being a student of medicine.C. His work in the church. D. His willingness to help the needy.62.Mutombo believes that buil
32、ding the new hospital is _.A. helpful to his personal developmentB. something he should do for his homelandC. a chance for his friends to share his moneyD. a way of showing his respect to the NBA63.What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning?A. Produce safety equipment for children.B. Mak
33、e videos to help protect children.C. Sell childrens music and artwork.D. Look for missing and exploited children.64.Why was Wesley Autrey praised as a hero?A. He helped a man get across the rails.B. He stopped a man from destroying the rails.C. He protected two little girls from getting hurt.D. He s
34、aved a person without considering his own safety.65.What does the underline sentence”Several cars passed over them,and leave a grease mark on his hat,”imply(暗示)A.The cars of the train made Autreys hat dirty.B.The cars of the train were close enough to Autreys head.C.The cars of the train passed over
35、 Autrey very quickly. D.The cars of the train were covered with losts of grease.- 6 -五、补全对话（本大题共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，共 5 分）Li: Hi! xiao wang, how is everything?Wang: _And you？ Li: Im fine, too. My boss has asked me if I would like to get a six month of language training abroad. Wang: That is good news. _ L
36、i: Thanks. Boston, in the United States. But I havent made up my mind yet. Wang: _ This is like a chance of a life time. Li: I know. But six months seems a long time.You know my son is still in third greade.My wife is a doctor.She often takes night shift.If I go abroad,nobody will take care of the b
37、oy when his mom is at work. _ Wang: Yes,that is a big problem.But dont worry.If you need, Id like to help.Li: _Thank you.Wang: Any time.第 II 卷六、完成句子（本大题共 10 小题，每空 0.5 分，共 10 分）71.这篇文章中的这个句子毫无意义。The sentence in the passage doesnt_ _. 72.因为已经到 8 点钟，我们就不再等了。We will wait_ _ because it is eight oclock.73
38、.这棵树因缺水而枯死了。The tree_ _ lack of water.74.看，从这里开始，地势突然像河边倾斜。Look!From here, the land _ _ towards the river.A. Why not?B.C. Where are you going?D.E.We cant leave him alone.F. Pretty good, busy though.G.- 7 -75.离开房间时，请关灯。Please _ _ the light when you leave the room.七、任务型阅读（本大题共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，共 5 分）Bank
39、Holiday DIYIn Britain, people have a strange hobby. Whenever theres a Bank Holiday weekend, a certain kind of shop always gets very busy, and its not what you might think clothes shops or music shops. The British people go to DIY stores and garden centers. Huge numbers of people spend their days in
40、doing home improvement1 instead of relaxing!Doing DIY is very popular in Britain, and there are lots of TV programs which show people how to improve their homes.Some people just do some simple decorating putting up wallpaper and painting walls. But there are all kinds of DIY projects that some peopl
41、e decide to do, like covering a new carpet, tiling2 walls or putting in a new shower.Unluckily, some people start doing a job which ends in DIY disaster. For example, electrical things should be done by a special worker, but many people dont care this warning and put themselves in danger.Gardening i
42、s also popular, and a good way to enjoy the weather on a sunny Bank Holiday. But its not as simple as planting plants and doing some watering. More difficult work such as building a new garden or some decorations can cause backache!So why do people do it? Who knows. Maybe they are so used to working
43、 that they arent very good at relaxing. One things for sure, though a lot of DIY or gardening projects will be started with the best plans, many of them may not get finished!Bank Holiday DIYWhat do British people like doing at the Bank Holiday weekend?They go to DIY shops and garden centers.They do
44、some simple_76_like putting up wall-paper and painting walls.They do some_77_on a sunny Bank Holiday.What problems do British people have when they DIY?They may be in danger when doing electronic things or even_78_when working in gardens.They may not_79_the DIY or gardening projects, though they hav
45、e the best plans.Why DIY is popular in Britain?The British people may like working better than_80_.八、综合填空（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）World Book Day falls on April 23 every year. It was set up by UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) in 1955 to encourage people, especially teenagers, to discover the pleasure of r _81_ .
46、- 8 -Many countries celebrate World Book Day. On that day in the UK, millions of students can buy books of special p_82_, much lower than usual in any bookstore. It has been done every year since 1998. World Book Day is also celebrated in China. Premier Wen Jiabao does lots of reading though hes ver
47、y busy. On World Book Day 2009, he called on people to do more reading. He s_83_ that young people should spend more time reading. “Books cant change the world, but people can change the world by changing themselves through reading,” he said. Reading can benefit (有益于) people in many w_84_ . Reading
48、helps us become more knowledgeable and more intelligent. Reading helps us to follow the l_85_ developments of science and technology. Reading p_86_us with information about other culture and places of the world. When we read, we may find many things that are unfamiliar to us. We would have to use our brain to think about them a_87_ do more reading to find out the answers. The more we read,
