1、九年级英语试卷 第 1 页 （共 8 页）2017-2018 学年第二学期九年级模拟测试英语试卷2018.4说明：1. 本试卷共 8 页，包含选择题（第 1 题第 45 题，共 45 题） 、非选择题（第 46 题第81 题，共 36 题）两部分。满分 120 分，考试时间为 100 分钟。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。2. 答题前，考生务必将本人的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置上，同时务必在试卷的装订线内将本人的姓名、准考证号、毕业学校填写好，在试卷第 4 页的右下角填写好座位号。3. 所有的试题都必须在专用的“答题卡”上作答，选择题用 2B 铅笔作答、非选择题在指定位置用
2、0.5 毫米黑色水笔作答。在试卷或草稿纸上答题无效。一、单项选择（共 15 小题；每小题 l 分，计 15 分）在下列各题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选择一个能填入题干空白处的最佳答案。1. Do you think French is unimportant subject? Of course not. Its quite useful skill. A. a; a B. an; an C. an; a D. a; an2. Mum, I feel very thirsty. Can I drink some orange juice? Im afraid you cant. There
3、is _ left in the fridge.A. none B. nothing C. something D. anything3. Look at the sign! You arent allowed _ in public places. Sorry, I didnt see it.A. smoke B. smoking C. to smoke D. smoked4. Winter swimming is exciting, but one cant do it _ he or she has got some training. Exactly! It can be danger
4、ous.A. after B. unless C. if D .while5. Modern technology is developing so quickly! I agree with you. With the_ of robot, people will have more free time to relax.A. situation B. instruction C. condition D. invention 6. We can save energy by riding Mobike. , people should get used to recycling the w
5、aste.A. Moreover B. However C. Otherwise D. Anyway7. Someone is sleeping next door. Is it Mr. Wu? It be him. He called me from England just now.A. shouldnt B. cant C. mustnt D. neednt 8. Did you have fun camping on that hill? Actually not. Its not easy to find a suitable place to _ our tents.A. give
6、 up B. put up C. turn up D. stay up9. Why did so many people get hurt in the earthquake? Dont you know? People when it happened that night.A. slept B. have slept C. sleep D. were sleeping10. Will you go to Toms birthday party? I will go if I .A. will be invited B. invite C. am invited D. will invite
7、11. Mike, I havent seen your elder sister for a long time. 九年级英语试卷 第 2 页 （共 8 页） She_ Hong Kong on business for a few days.A. went to B. has gone to C. has been to D. has been in 12. Whats the weather like this weekend? It will be bad weather that we cant go on the picnic.A. such a B. such C. so a D
8、. so 13. Do you know soon? Yes. Four fifths has been completed smoothly so far. A. Metro Line 2 will be in use B. Metro Line 2 was in use C. will Metro Line 2 be in use D. Metro Line 2 is in use14. Excuse me，could you give me a hand to move these boxes away? _ .A. With pleasure. B. My pleasure. C. Y
9、es, please. D. Not at all.15. My mother always tells me that . So I always do my best while studying.A. many hands make light work B. too many cooks spoil the brothC. no pain, no gain D. the grass is always greener on the other side二、完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 l 分，计 15 分）阅读下列短文，从文后各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。The Littl
10、e Prince, a classic novel was written by the French pilot and writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupry. It 16 a story that happened in the Desert of Sahara, about a pilot and a little prince. The pilot had an accident with his plane. 17 was wrong with his engine. And he made friends with the prince who 18 fr
11、om another planet. The main 19 in this book, a special little prince, lived on a 20 planet known as Asteroid B-612. It 21 only three volcanoes(火山) and a rose with surprising beauty. The flower was rarely found and charming 22 words, but she was also proud and self-centred. And it made the little pri
12、nce leave his planet because he was 23 to face her. During his journey, the little prince visited several planets, and had conversations with their 24 , including a king, a conceited(自负的) man, a tippler（酒鬼）, a businessman, a lamplighter and a geographer. From them, he found how meaningless the world
13、 of grown-ups was. 25 , he arrived on the Earth, where he was shocked by a heart-breaking fact that his flower was not the only one in the world. At that moment a 26 appeared , asking the little prince to “tame” (驯服)him, then he did so. 27 the little prince left, the fox made him believe that the ro
14、se was special to him and the meaning of love and responsibility . At the end of the story, the little prince 28 to go back home. The pilot walked 29 with his friend to the place where he landed. He saw a yellow poisonous snake bite the little prince. The next morning, the pilot was unable to find t
15、he princes body. He finally 30 to repair his plane and leave the desert.The pilot wrote this story to remember everything between himself and the prince. 16.A.repeats B. tells C. explains D. writes17.A.Something B. Nothing C. Everything D. Anything18.A.got B. rode C. felt D. fell19.A.director B. cha
16、racter C. suspect D. actor20.A.round B. big C. small D. square21.A.was made of B. was made from C. was made up of D. was made in22.A.before B. beyond C. after D. behind23.A.ready B. happy C. unusual D. unable24.A.citizens B. workers C. friends D. relatives25.A.Firstly B. Secondly C. Thirdly D. Final
17、ly九年级英语试卷 第 3 页 （共 8 页）26.A.flower B. pilot C. fox D. rose27.A.After B. Before C. Since D. Until28.A. decided B. agreed C. refused D. seemed29.A.sadly B. happily C. excitedly D. quickly30.A.failed B. afforded C. managed D. promised三、阅读理解（共 l5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 30 分）阅读下列内容，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。AFamily Fun
18、 in the Sooner StateThe Sooner State has many family entertainments. If you are looking for family fun, you can go to these places. National Cowboy and Western Heritage MuseumThe Old West is a subject that is always interesting, and this museum satisfies that interest in several ways. Galleries incl
19、ude the American Cowboy, American Rodeo, Native American, Western Performers, Fine Firearms, and more. Each gallery contains real pieces of clothing, weapons, and art. The museum was founded in 1955.Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical GardensThe OKC Zoo provides rides including boats that look like huge
20、 swans, and a train that takes passengers through the southwest part of the zoo. These rides have an extra cost, but its not much. There is also a sea lion show which visitors can attend. Dont forget to go by the Giraffe Feeding Platform so your kids can have the experience of feeding these long nec
21、ked beauties. Like the name says, there are also botanical gardens. If you are fond of flowers, plants and trees. you wont be disappointed. Its not likely that all can be seen and done in a single day.Celebration StationCelebration Station has a lot to offer for family fun. There is a game room with
22、 over 100 games, where you get tickets to exchange prizes. If you have the need for a little speed, go-kart tracks are available for both adult and kid drivers. There are also three 18-hole mini-golf courses to play on. After all that fun. youre sure to be hungry, and the restaurant has you covered
23、with pizza, burgers and other fried treats. They are open 7 days a week.31. What can we learn from the passage?A. Only adults can enjoy go-kart tracks in Celebration Station.B. There are huge swans and long-necked giraffes in OKC Zoo.C. All the entertainments mentioned in the places above are free.D
24、. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum has a history of over 60 years.32. The meaning of the underlined word “botanical” is in connection with_ .A. boats B. plants C. animals D. trains33. The passage is written to_. A. tell us where to have family funB. advise us to spend more time with famil
25、yC. introduce some famous museums and galleries D. describe some interesting outdoor sports activitiesB Michael Perham (born on 16th March, 2000 in Hertfordshire, England) is a boy who, at the age of 17, became the youngest person to sail around the world in the 50 feet racing boat, completing his j
26、ourney on 7th August, 2017. He started the world trip on the 15th of November 2016 from Portsmouth, England. Just six days after Michael Perham set sail from Portsmouth, he started having serious problems 九年级英语试卷 第 4 页 （共 8 页）with the boat, which he was unable to fix himself on the sea. He had to st
27、op in Portugal. Just one day later, he set sail once again, with the hope of breaking David Dicks world record for the youngest person to sail around the world. Michael met many challenges along the way, including rough seas and knock-downs in the Southern Ocean, terrible loneliness and fighting sto
28、rms, but the largest difficulty Michael faced was the boat itself. It caused one problem after another. He celebrated his birthday in March last year among the dolphins in Indian Ocean. Michael Perham has entered the record books after becoming the youngest person to sail around the world. The teena
29、ger already holds the record for being the youngest people to sail across the Atlantic, aged just 14. Michael Perham plans to create the Sail Michael Fund to encourage young people to take to the water. He is also aiming to take part in the 2020 Olympics. 34.This passage is most probably taken from
30、_. A. a story book B. a magazine C. a travel guide D. a film review 35. How long did it take Michael Perham to complete his world trip?A. It took 6 days. B. It took 50 days. C. It took about 9 months. D. It took about 14 years. 36. Which of the following is NOT true about Michael Perham?A. He encour
31、ages young people to take part in the 2020 Olympics. B. Michael Perham has held two world records for sailing so far. C. The most difficult problem he faced while sailing was the boat. D. He is going to set up the Sail Michael Fund for young people. 37. Whats the correct order of the following event
32、s?a. Michael Perham started the world trip from Portsmouth. b. Michael Perham became the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic. c. Michael Perham celebrated his birthday in March last year among the dolphins in Indian Ocean. d. Michael Perham became the youngest person to sail around the world
33、. A. d, a, c, b B. b, c, a, d C. d, a, b, c D. b, a, c, d CJane Austen ever popularThis summer, the UK will honor its favorite writers, Jane Austen (1775-1817), by making her the face of the new 10 note. In the 200 years since her death, Austen has been getting more and more popular all over the wor
34、ld.And yet Austens works are so English that its rather strange she should be so popular all over the world. Her novels are so of their time that its strange that shes still enjoyed in this very different age. Her most famous works including Pride and Prejudice, the one which she is most known for a
35、re about the world of the English gentry(贵族阶层)in the late 18th century. Most of her works is about young women of that time. Women of the gentry could not work so their chances of happiness or even basic living depended upon finding a husband. This is a very serious subject matter, of course, but th
36、e joy of Austens stories is her ability to make wonderful, but also touching, comedy out of something so serious. Take Pride and Prejudice as an example. Elizabeth Bennet is one of six daughters in a family that struggles with money problems. Her mother wants to marry off as many of them as possible
37、. Mrs Bennet is one of the great comic characters of English literature. The novel is developed by the love-hate relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy. The pleasure of the novel is reading how these obstacles(障碍) are overcome and how the comical and 九年级英语试卷 第 5 页 （共 8 页）unexpected ending is ac
38、hieved. If we think about this story, its clear why Jane Austen is still popular 200 years after her death, and why readers can still identify with characters from the long dead world of the 18th century English gentry. Although there have been many changes since that time, its still the greatest ch
39、allenge in life for men and women to find the partner of their dreams. 38. From Paragraph 2 we can know that the writer _.A. believes Jane Austens works were ahead of their timeB. thinks that everyone should read Jane Austens booksC. is surprised that Jane Austens books are still so famous D. doubts
40、 if Jane Austen is still popular all over the world39.According to the passage, Pride and Prejudice _.A. has a sad and unexpected ending B. deals with a serious social problem in a lighthearted way C. is mainly about poor peoples struggles in the 18th centuryD. tells readers that everyone can succee
41、d through hard work 40. According to the passage, Jane Austen remains popular today because_.A. readers enjoy reading love stories about wealthy people B. her works are developed by the love-hate relationship C. readers can always find something new from her novels D. her works deal with problems ma
42、ny of todays readers still face 41.The passage is mainly written to _.A. explain why Jane Austen is still popular todayB. introduce the story of Pride and PrejudiceC. introduce Jane Austens creative writing styleD. explain why Jane Austen was chosen to be on the new 10 noteDA new App has been used i
43、n South Africa to benefit (有助于)the relationship between wildlife and humans.Roadwatch, created by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT),is designed to let drivers record any roadkill they see on the countrys highways.It may seem like a strange idea, but EWT says that it could become the perfect platfo
44、rm for receiving important information. Information on where endangered species (物种）are living and the danger that they are under from traffic can help to inform decisions on conservation of matters (物质守恒）in the future.People can use the App through Facebook, WhatsApp, SMS and Linkedin to report the
45、 species, location, time and date of the creature that has been seen on the road.Wendy Collinson field officer at EWT suggested that it could lead to more people taking care on the roads and paying more attention to animals that may be trying to cross the roads. One of the biggest problems is with r
46、eptiles (爬行动物）and snakes, which she believes people hit on purpose, as they are generally seen as scary. However, they are important to the health of ecosystems, just as all creatures are and also need to be protected.Emily Taylor from EWT said, “Roadkill simply hasnt been studied here. The road eco
47、logy and how many endangered species are being killed, is something we need to know more about. We want people to report as much as possible.”There have been some other Apps to use in relation to wildlife spotting in South Africa, but most of them are about animals that have not been knocked down, i
48、ncluding those helping to collect information of where certain species have been seen, such as in parks.九年级英语试卷 第 6 页 （共 8 页）42. Which is WRONG about the new App according to the passage?A. Helping drivers record roadkill they see on the road.B. Helping to collect information about animals in parks.
49、C. Benefiting the relationship between wildlife and humans.D. Reporting the species, location, time and date of the animal.43. Wendy Collinson thought using the new App could _.A. protect drivers from being bitten by snakes B. make every driver a future environmentalistC. teach people about the importance o
