江苏省南京市鼓楼区2012年九年级英语二模试题 人教新目标版

1、江苏省南京市鼓楼区2012年九年级英语二模试题 人教新目标版注意事项：1本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共12页，满分为96分，考试时间120分钟。2第卷的答案涂在答题卡上。用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，不能答在试卷上。3第卷的答案必须写在答题纸上，做在试卷上无效。第I卷 选择题（共45分）一、单项填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. _ORBIS doctor who got here yesterday needed _ X-ray machine to

2、 examine his patients.A. The; a B. The; an C. An; a D. An; an 2. Oxfam trailwalkers in Hong Kong have to climb_ twenty hills and mountains. Its really a tough hike.A. through B. around C. over D. along 3. Can you kick the ball to _ end of the football field?Its hard for me. I think few goalkeepers c

3、an make it. A. another B. the other C. other D. others 4. Do you know who the first spacewoman in the world is?Ive no idea. But its reported that the first Chinese spacewoman will be selected _ a task in the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft this summer.A. perform B. performing C. to perform D. to performing 5.

4、 Stephen, did you visit Nanjing Confucius Temple the day before yesterday?No, I didnt go there as you told me. _, I went to Jiming Temple with my parents.A. Instead B. Also C. Otherwise D. However 6. This opener_ open wine bottles, but I seldom use it because I_ wine.A. used to; am not used to drink

5、ing B. is used to; am not used to drinkC. is used to; am not used to drinking D. used to; am not used to drink7. Excuse me, will the plane for Beijing _within an hour?Im not sure. You can go to the Information Desk for help.A. get off B. take off C. turn off D. show off8. _ did you leave the classro

6、om? _ I saw my daughter sit down and read her book. A. How long; After B. When; Until C. How long; Until D. When; After 9. Miss Green, could you tell me how to improve my pronunciation?Sure. The most important thing is that you should _.A. do more exercise B. use the dictionary correctly C. listen a

7、nd speak more D. work out some outlines first 10. Its _ of you to bring me some fruit. My pleasure. Please make yourself at home, sir. A. generous B. clever C. thoughtful D. polite11. Do you want to see the painting exhibition at the weekend? I wont see it unless I _.A. will be invited B. am invited

8、 C. invite D. will invite 12. Linda, together with her parents, _up the mess in the park at the moment. Its meaningful to be a volunteer. Lets join them.A. is cleaning B. are cleaning C. has cleaned D. have cleaned13. Did you return from Shanghai on time?No. The train_ I took was late because of the

9、 bad weather.A. what B. who C. which D. where14. You never stay up till midnight, do you?_. But I think its bad for our health.A. No, never B. No, sometimes C. Yes, never D. Yes, sometimes15. Jean, I didnt do very well in this test._. Im sure you will make great progress if you improve the way you s

10、tudy.A. Not at all B. Dont lose heart C. I hope soD. Never mind二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Evelyn Glennie was the first lady of solo percussion in Scotland. In an interview, she talked about how she became a percussion soloist（打击乐器独奏演员）in spite of deafness. “Ea

11、rly on I decided not to allow the 16 of others to stop me from becoming a musician. I grew up on a farm in northeast Scotland and began 17 piano lessons when I was eight. The older I got, the more my passion（酷爱）for music grew. But I also began to lose my 18 . Doctors told me that the nerve damage(神经

12、损伤) was the 19 and by age twelve, I was completely deaf. But my love for music never left me.” “My 20 was to become a percussion soloist, even though there were none at that time. To perform, I learned to hear music differently from others. I play in my stocking feet and can 21 the pitch of a note（音

13、调高低）by the vibrations（振动）I feel through my body and through my imagination. My sound world exists by making use of almost every 22 that I have.” “I decided to be a musician even though I was deaf, and applied to the famous Royal Academy of Music in London. No other deaf student had 23 this before an

14、d some teachers disagreed with me. Because of my performance, I finally entered the academy and went on to 24 with the academys highest honors a few years later.” “Ive been a soloist for more than ten years. 25 the doctor thought I was totally deaf, it didnt mean that my passion couldnt be realized.

15、 I would encourage people not to allow themselves to be limited by others. Follow your passion; follow your heart. They will lead you to the place you want to go.”16. A. conditionsB. opinionsC. advantagesD. recommendations17. A. enjoyingB. choosingC. takingD. giving18. A. sightB. hearingC. touch D.

16、taste19. A. evidenceB. resultC. excuse D. cause20. A. job B. opinionC. promise D. goal21. A. tellB. seeC. hear D. smell22. A. feeling B. effortC. senseD. idea23. A. doneB. acceptedC. advised D. refused24. A. studyB. offerC. graduate D. educate25. A. AsB. AlthoughC. BecauseD. Since 三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题1分

17、，满分20分）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳的选项。AHans BetheThe late German-American physicist Hans Bethe once described himself as “the H-bombs midwife（接生婆）”. He left Nazi Germany in 1933, after which he helped develop the first atomic bomb（原子弹）, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1967 for his contribution

18、 to the theory of nuclear reactions（核反应）and advised controls over nuclear weapons（武器）for the peaceful use of the nuclear energy.Francis CrickThe late Francis Crick, one of Britains most famous scientists, won the Nobel Prize in Physiology（生理学）or Medicine in 1962. He is best known for his discovery w

19、ith James Watson and Maurice Wilkins, the double helix structure（双螺旋结构）of the DNA, though he also made important contributions in other fields. He died in 2004.21世纪教育网Peter HallSir Peter Halls life in the theatre has seen him running the Arts Theatre, founding the Royal Shakespeare Company when he w

20、as only 29, and directing the National Theatre. He also directed Akenfielf for London Weekend Television and runs the Peter Hall Company, which has 40 productions worldwide to its name.26. The above information is about _.A. famous physicists B. great people C. great directors D. Nobel Prize winners

21、27. Francis Crick won the Nobel Prize before _ years of his death. A. 32 B. 24 C. 42 D. 45BWhen people want to know about the weather, they usually go to their radios, TVs, newspapers, or to the Internet. However, you can also find many weather signs among wildlife, because of their highly developed

22、 senses. Drops in air pressure produce an effect on small animals in many ways. Mice and deer are good weather indicators. People who spend a lot of time outdoors have observed that, before a storm, field mice come out of their holes and run around. Deer leave high ground and come down from the moun

23、tains.Birds are especially good weather indicators because they also show the effect of a pressure drop in many ways. For example, some birds become irritable(暴躁) and quarrelsome and will fight over a piece of bread. Other birds chirp and sing just before a storm. It seems they know they wont get an

24、other chance for an hour or two. Birds also look for safe places before a storm. You will sometimes see birds settling in trees or gathering together on a wire close to a building. Pre-storm low pressure make the air so thin that birds have difficulty flying.It is unusual to see many birds flying ov

25、erhead in the summertime, rather than during the periods in the spring or autumn. Watch for other weather signs if you see this. If they fly in the wrong direction, they may be flying ahead of a storm.By paying closer attention to some important signs in nature, we can become better prepared for any

26、 kind of weather.28. The word “indicators” in paragraph 1 probably means .A. maps B. servicesC. signs D. stations29. How can birds sense the coming of a storm?A. By feeling a drop in air temperature.B. By noticing the change of wind directions.C. By feeling a drop in air pressure.D. By noticing the

27、movements of other animals.30. The best title for the text would be . A. Signs of a StormB. Drops in Air Pressure C. Animals Sharp SensesD. Natures Weather Signs CThe centerpiece of curling(冰壶)is the curling stone. Kays of Scotland has been making curling stones since 1851, when William Kay and his

28、sons Andrew and Thomas set up a workshop in Mauchline, Ayrshire, in southwest Scotland. Kays is still owned by the relatives of the founder, and today it is the only curling stone maker left in Scotland.Used in a highly competitive sport, the curling stones are made to exact standards. First, stones

29、 are sliced and then into round “cheeses”. Finally, the cheeses are shaped and polished into curling stones in a series of steps.Each stone must weigh 44 pounds. Each must have a maximum diameter (直径) of 36 inches. Polishing is done by hand on a wheel using water, diamond-talcum power, and felt. Fin

30、ishing the stones “running edge” is done entirely by hand with a special kind of paper and a digital measure and magnifying glass (放大镜). Lastly, a handle(把手) is fitted into holes on the top of the stone. Stones are computer-matched into pairs. Sixteen stones-8 pairs-are needed for a game, and since

31、curling game field usually have 6 lanes, each game field needs 96 matched stones!Kays is a small company, employing less than ten skilled workers. Master craftsman and co-owner James Wyllie is skilled at all phases of curling stone making and is also an enthusiastic curler, as well as active member

32、of Mauchlines Burns Club, which meets regularly to honor well-known Mauchline residents.31. What is true about Kays?A. It is a family business. B. Its a brand(牌子) of curling stones. C. Its a place in Scotland.D. Its the name of a curling stone dealer(业者).32. How many curling stones are needed for tw

33、o games happening at the same time? A. 8 B. 16 C. 32 D. 9633. What does the underlined word “sliced” mean in Chinese in the second paragraph?A. 切割 B. 镶嵌 C. 移开 D. 固定 34. Which of the following statements is NOT RIGHT according to the passage?A. Kays of Scotland has been curling stone maker for more t

34、han 150 years.B. The weight of each curling stone must be 44 pounds.C. We use a special machine to polish the curling stone.D. The workers in Kays are all experienced. 35. Whats the passage mainly about?A. The history of curling. B. How to make a curling stone.C. The rules of curling. D. How to beco

35、me a curling stone maker.DBritish people are famous for drinking tea. But brother and sister, Sarah and Bobby Green, became young millionaires when they opened a chain of American-style coffee shops in the UK.Having the idea: It started when Sarah took a weekend trip to New York to visit her brother

36、 Bobby. One evening, in a Thai restaurant, Sarah told Bobby how much she wished she could buy American-style coffee in London. Bobby suggested they started their own coffee shop. Sarah fell in love with the idea.Doing the Research: Back in London, she spent a whole day on the London subway, getting

37、off the train at different stations to taste the coffee. “It was terrible, and I knew there was a gap (空缺) in the market.” In 1995, they opened their first Coffee Republic shop in central London.Making it work: The first year was very difficult. British people were not used to the names of American

38、coffees, like latte and macchiato. But being successful was their dream and they were not going to give up. Today, there are over 100 Coffee Republic shops all over the country and the company has 30 million a year.Advice for others: Sarah has now written a best-selling book about their experience,

39、called Anyone Can Do It ! She hopes it will help other young people to start their own businesses. She says, “If you think you have the energy, then get out and follow your dream.”36. What kind of company do they run?A. A fast-food restaurant. B. A tea shop. C. A coffee shop. D. A big hotel.37. Wher

40、e are their Coffee Republic shops?A. All over the UK. B. All over the US.C. In central London. D. In New York.38. Which of the following information is mentioned(提到) in the passage?A. Sarah was not interested in Bobbys idea. B. British people never drank coffee before 1995. C. Sarahs best-selling bo

41、ok is about how to make coffee. D. Sarah found a business chance while doing the research.39. What is the passage mainly about? A. Sarahs life story. B. Sarahs weekend trip. C. The American-style coffee. D. The success of a family business.40. Where may this passage come from?A. In a scientific repo

42、rt. B. In a newspaper.C. In a sports magazine. D. In a novel.EChildren who spend more time reading with their parents have a greater chance of becoming better readers than those who dont. With the help from their parents, children can learn techniques to improve their reading skills. “A lot of paren

43、ts think after their child learns to read, they should stop reading to them,” Donna George said. “They are sadly mistaken.”George offers her services to parents at the Title I Learning Centers. She said reading aloud to children may be the most valuable thing parents can do. “It is better for childr

44、en to hear things at a higher level than where they are,” George said. “Parents are their childs first teacher.” Parents help their children build listening, phonics, comprehension and vocabulary skills when they read aloud to them. Before parents can identify reading problems, they should escape th

45、e enemy television and limit the time their children spend watching television. George suggested not allowing kids to have a TV in their bedrooms, setting a schedule of when kids can watch or keeping a list of how many programs children watch. Louise Joines said while her 14-year-old daughter and 10

46、-year-old son enjoy reading, the television sometimes becomes a distraction. So she tries to build the situation by suggesting books the entire family will enjoy reading together, like the Harry Potter series. Parents who do not read themselves should not count on their children being interested in

47、it. If parents would read to their children at least 15 minutes every day, children would not have so many problems in school. It is the parents job to help build that desire in their children, and of course to know what kind of books to read is also important.41. According to George, reading aloud

48、to children_. A. helps them correct mistakes B. is helpful to their reading C. is parents first duty to their children D. can get children out of televisions attraction42. The underlined word (in Paragraph 4 ) means something that_ A. can improve childrens reading B. can help childrens right way of

49、reading C. can make children interested in reading D. can make children not attentive43.Which of the following is important according to the fourth paragraph? A. Reading skills. B. Reading speed. C. Reading materials.D. Reading environment.44. If the passage is not completed, which of the following

50、can follow the fifth paragraph? A. Parents choose reading materials for their children. B. Advice is given to control their children. C. What TV programs children can watch during reading. D. How children improve their reading by themselves.45. Which one would be the best title for the passage? A. C

51、hildren Spend More Time Reading with Parents. B. Parents Are Their Child's First Teacher. C. How Parents Make Their Child a Better Reader. D. How to Improve Children's Reading Ability.第II 卷 非选择题 （共51分）四、填空（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）A) 根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。46.Daniel is really crazy about playing

52、computer games.In fact, he has changed a lot. He plays _(少) games now.47. Please remember to tell your students to take _(雨伞) when they go there.48. The radio says some wild wolves have to _(袭击) villagers because of the loss of living areas. I think its humans duty to provide wild animals with enoug

53、h space to live in.49. Captain Cook made three trips around the world. Which trip did he die in?Thats very simple. He died in his _(第三) trip.50. Here are some _(建议) that can help us feel less worried before exams.B) 根据句子意思，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。51. Ive decided to pull out the tooth. I cant stand this pain

54、.Im afraid youve made a wrong _(decide). Youd better see the dentist and take his advice.52. Great changes have taken place in Nanjing in the last few years.Thats true. I hope there _(be) a lot more changes to our hometown.53. Youve played Angry Birds for two hours. Dont you think its boring?No, not

55、 at all. But I need to rest _ (I) for a while now.54. The petrol price has risen above eight yuan. Id prefer riding to_(drive) from now on.Isnt that good news? You can do some exercise on the way.55. Miss Williams, Im afraid I cannot answer this question.Never mind. Even though you answer it _(correct), just have another try.56. Will the second _(Asia) Youth Games be held in Nanjing next year?Yes. The slogan is Youthfu