年级英语半期考试试题

1、华兴联谊学校2019年秋季半期检测九年级英语试题（总分150分，120分钟完卷）本试卷分第 卷和第卷两部分。满分150分，时间120分钟第卷一.听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节、听短文对话回答问题： 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试题的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读两遍。（ ）1. Who is Jane waiting for?A. Her father. B. Her mother. C. Her friend.（ ）2. What does the man thi

2、nk of the film?A. The music is nice. B. The story is interesting C. It is too long.（ ）3. How much is the milk?A. 2 dollars. B. 4 dollars. C. 6 dollars. （ ）4. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. To take some medicine. B. To see the doctor. C. To have some soup（ ）5. How often does David play c

3、omputer games?A. Very often. B. Never. C. Sometimes.第二节：短对话理解听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你都有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两道小题。（ ）6. What color is Anns pen?A. White. B. Black. C. Red.（ ）7. Where is the boys pen?A. Under the desk.

4、 B. In his bag. C. In his pencil case.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10两道小题。（ ）8. When did Lisa visit Hainan?A. Last summer. B. This summer. C. Last winter.（ ）9. What did Lisa think of her trip to Hainan?A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Tiring.（ ）10. How long did Lisas family stay in Hainan?A. For a month. B. For two wee

5、ks. C.For one week.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第12三道小题。（ ）11. What does Dave think of his job?A. Boring. B. Exciting. C. Dangerous.（ ）12. What does Emma do?A. A nurse. B. A reporter. C. A policewoman.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三道小题。（ ）13. What are Tonys favorite shows?A. Game shows. B. Talk shows. C. Soap operas.（ ）14. Wha

6、t does Lucy think of talk shows?A. Boring. B. Educational. C. Interesting.（ ）15. When does Tony watch sitcoms?A. On weekends. B. On weekdays. C. Every day.第三节：听长对话，选择听下面一段独白回答第16至第20 五道小题，听独白前你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。（ ）16. Whats the topic of the passage?A. Protecting the forest.B. Endangered

7、animals.C. Environment pollution（ ）17.Where has the speaker read the report?A. In a book. B. In a magazine. C. In a newspaper.（ ）18. How many tigers are there according to the report?A. About three hundred. B. About four hundred. C. About five hundred.（ ）19. What did the speaker see people selling o

8、n the street last Monday?A. Meat of tigers. B. Photos of tigers C. Skins (皮)of tigers.（ ）20. How are the places where tigers are used to living?A. They have been protected.B. They have been destroyed (破坏)C. They have been used by man.第二部分 读 （共三节，满分70分）第一节：阅读选择（每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下面几篇材料，从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中

9、，选出最佳选项。A Years ago I worked at a factory in a small town .Every day I got up very early and often did much extra work at night . I was so tired and exhausted. My whole life seemed hopeless. Then one day I read the following article from a magazine:A women went to live with her husband in camp on th

10、e Mojave Desert (沙漠) during the war . She simply hated the place : the heat was almost un-bearable, 125 degrees in the shade (阴凉处), the wind never stopped, and there was sand everywhere. Finally, in desperation (不顾一切地), she wrote to her parents in Ohio, said that she couldnt stand it anther minute a

11、nd was coming home. Quickly came the reply by airmail from her father -just two lines:“Two men looked out from prison bars(监狱铁栅), one saw the mud, the other saw stars.”The daughter did some real thinking, not only with her head but also with her heart. She decided to stick to her post. She made frie

12、nds with the natives, learned to love the place, and even wrote a book about it. The desert hadnt changed, but her attitude had. Because she listened with her heart to the words her father sent, a whole new world opened up to her.A change of attitude could change everything. After reading the articl

13、e, I was deep in thought(陷入沉思)（ ）21.What can we learn from the first paragraph？_AThe writer's life was interestingBThe writer's life was surprisingCThe writer was unhappy with his life

14、60;     DThe writer enjoyed his life very much（ ）22The underlined word "un-bearable" means" _"in ChineseA难以理解的B无法实现的C难以忍受的D无法抵达的（ ）23From the woman's father's reply，we can 

15、learn that_Athe two men got on well with each otherBthe father wanted his daughter to live positivelyCone man was in prison，and the other was out of prisonDthe fathe

16、r wanted his daughter to come back quickly（ ）24After she received her father's reply，the woman_Awrote a book about her father Btried to help the nativesCdecided to stay there D

17、decided to go back home（ ）25The main idea of this passage is that_Aa woman should support her husbandBit's lucky for one to have a good fatherCif one wants to

18、60;succeed，he has to work hardDa change of attitude could change everythingB A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms（习语）, though my teacher emphasized (强调) the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown

19、 in an amusing experience. One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished. Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, "You don't say!" "You d

20、on't say!" I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate topic (适当的话题). "Well, I'd better change the topic." So I said to him. "Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?" "Certainly, everyone back home will la

21、ugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent." He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. "The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it." Soon I was interrupted again by his words:" You don't say!"

22、I couldn't help asking, "Why do you ask me not to talk about it?" "Well, I didn't request you to do so, " he answered, greatly surprised. I said, "Didn't you say' you don't say?" Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, 

23、9;You don't say' actually means 'really!' It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don't pay attention to English idioms." Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teacher

24、s said is always right to us students.（ ）26. A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because _.A. English idioms were not important B. I was not careful with English idiomsC. my teacher didn't emphasize the importance of them D. I had no interest in them（ ）27. At first, on hearing &quo

25、t;You don't say," I thought the foreigner meant _.A. he was not interested in the topic B. he was only interested in the Great WallC. I had talked too much D. I had to stop talking（ ）28. The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means _.A. interesting B. important C. terrible D. u

26、nlucky（ ）29. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.B. The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.C. The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.D. The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought

27、it worth visiting.（ ）30. After the Englishman explained the idiom, _.A. I thought the Englishman had made me a fool B. the Englishman became a real fool. C. I felt very silly D. I became more carefully in everythingC According to a recent report, kids in primary school spend about six hours every we

28、ek doing their homework. So kids hate homework, however, their parents hate homework, too. Is it good for kids to do homework? Of course, a great number of researches do show that kids can remember what they have learnt in class better by finishing their homework on time and homework itself plays an

29、 important role in developing their learning skills, such as independent thinking and creativity. But for parents, the result is not the same. After a day of hard work, most of them feel like theyre going through school a second time when they sit down with their children each night to help with the

30、ir homework. And a recent survey found that 46 percent of parents feel like they dont spend enough quality time with their children, because they spend too much time doing the housework or helping with homework. And another 29 percent of parents have arguments with their kids often when they have di

31、fferent answers to the same question. Now several education scientists strongly advise parents to stop helping. They say it will give their kids more independence and give parents back their free time. At the same time, the number of homework-connected arguments will be less at home. Katy Smith, an

32、education scientist, says, “You dont have to know everything. Children need to put their hands up for help and so do parents. Use your resourcesonline teacher , or even your neighborhood -just ask.”（ ）31.How long do the kids spend doing homework?A. About six hours a day B. About six hours a weekC. A

33、bout six hours a month D About six hours two days（ ）32.What do we know from the researches mentioned in Paragraph 2?A .Homework improves learning skills.B. Both parents and kids hate homeworkC. Kids love doing homework by themselves.D. Parents enjoy sitting down helping their kids.（ ）33.When they ar

34、e helping their kids, most parents feel _.A. they are at work again B. they are school students againC. they are teachers of their kids D. they are not as good as their kids（ ）34.Why do some parents argue with their kids ?A. Their kids dont finish homework on time B. Their kids dont like to do their

35、 homework C. Their kids dont work out the correct answers.D. Their kids dont agree with them on the answers（ ）35.Whats Katy Smiths advice for the parents ? A. Ask kids to finish everything at schoolB. Review everything they learn at school C. Look for professional help for their kidsD. Leave the kid

36、s alone with their homework第二节：补全短文（共5题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据下面的短文内容，从短文后的A-E选项中选出适当的选项，使短文完整.通顺.A young soldier was looking for someone in a hospital. Then in front of a room, a nurse saw him and said, “Oh, your father is right here.” And before the young man could say nothing, 36._ “Your son is here,” sh

37、e said. She had to repeat many times before the old mans eyes opened. The old man was too sick to see the young man clearly. He reached out his hand. 37._He wanted to let the old man feel his love. The nurse brought a chair so that the young man could sit beside the bed. All through the night, the y

38、oung man sat there and held the old mans hand. The nurse found him very tired, 38_ Sometimes , the nurse heard the young man say a few words. The old man said nothing. He only held the young mans hand the whole night. 39._The nurse said, “Im sorry about that.” ”But who was that man?” ”He was your fa

39、ther,” she answered in surprise, “No, he wasnt,” the young man said. “I never saw him before in my life.” “Then why didnt you say anything when I took you to him?” “I knew at once that there must be something wrong. But I also knew he needed his son ,and his son just wasnt here. When I found he was

40、too sick to tell whether I was his son or not, I knew how much he needed me. So I stayed.” A. When morning came, the old man died. B. so she asked him to have a rest, but he didnt. C. The next time someone needs you, just be there, stay. D. The young man held his hand.E. she quickly took him to an o

41、ld man in bed.36._ 37._ 38._ 39._ 40. _ 第三节：完型填空（共两篇，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下面两篇材料，从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中，找出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AThere are a lot of hodays for Chinese people,such as National Day, May Day,and so on.However , Chinese people look on Spring Festival 41 _ their most important one of all. Spring Festival is a

42、 traditional festival in China. Its a festival for families to get 42_. And its also my favorite festival,especially when I was a child. Because in those days my life was very 43_.When the Spring Festival came, I could have plenty of delicious food to eat. Also I could enjoy a very long holiday and

43、have a good rest. On that day I could wear beautiful clothes. And the most important thing is that I could receive much money as New Years gift. So every year, I expected the Spring Festival would come soon. When I grow up, its no longer as important 44_ me as before. For our country has developed a

44、 lot. Our life is 45_ than before. Its like that Im having e the Spring Festival very day!( ) 41. A. for B. as C. at D. in( ) 42. A. down B. up C. together D. out( ) 43. A. rich B. poor C.real D. sad( ) 44. A. to B. of C. on D. in( ) 45. A. worse B. better C. shorter D. longerB The weather is differ

45、ent in different parts of the word. In some places it is 46_, but in others it is wet. If the weather is too dry, the land will not be 47 _ for animals or plants. In wet weather there may be too much 48_. The river may go over the cities. The water may wash the bridge 49 _. And a lot of people may n

46、ot have enough food. If there is dry weather 50 _ a long time, the riverbeds may be dry. In some other parts of the world the weather may be very 51 _. There may be snow. When it snows, 52_, like the trees and the buildings, looks white. In winter the days are shorts and the nights are long. 53_cold

47、 winter nights, when there are no clouds 54_ winds, the sky is very clear. And the moon and the stars are very beautiful. People may 55 _ their coats and go out for long walks. When they come back to their houses, they maybe happy to have hot coffee and cakes by the fire.( ) 46. A. warm B. dry C. co

48、ld D. hot( ) 47. A. well B. happy C. glad D. good( ) 48. A. rain B. sand C. wind D. cloud( ) 49. A. off B. on C. away D. after( ) 50. A. in B. at C. after D. for( ) 51. A. hot B. cold C. warm D. cool( ) 52.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing( ) 53. A.On B. At C.In D. After( ) 54. A. so

49、 B. and C. or D. but( ) 55. A. put on B. have C. wear D. dress第卷（非选择题，满分50分）第三部分 写 （共四节，满分50分）第一节：词汇。（每小题1分，共5分）56. Its very _(方便的) to take the underground to work every day.57. The _( 早) children learn to independent, the better it is for their future.58. Tina said she really _(admire) people who c

50、ould work in such difficult conditions.59.Do you know when the first train _(make) in the world ?60.We all take _( 骄傲) in Liu Yang, the great astronaut.第二节：短文填空。 （每题1.5分 共15分） 阅读下面短文，短文中留出10个空白，空白的后面给出了一些单词，用单词正确形式填空，或者根据上下文在空白处填一个单词，使上下文连贯通顺。“Thank you” is widely 61._ (use) in a modern society. It

51、is a very good manner. You should say“Thank you”62._ others help you or say something kind to you. For example: when someone open the door for you ; when someone says you have done your work 63._(good). When someone says you 64._ (buy) a nicer shirt ,or your city 65._ very beautiful , you should say

52、“Thank you”.“Thank you” is used not only between friends, but also between parents and 66._ (child), brothers and sisters , husbands and wives. “Excuse me” is anther short polite usage. We use it as the same as “Thank you”. When you hear someone say so behind you, youd get to know that somebody want

53、s to walk past you without 67._ (trouble) you. Its 68._ (polite) to interrupt (打断) others while they69. _ (talk ). If you want to have a word with one of them , please say 70._ (one), and then begin to talk. You should also do so when you want to cough or make any unpleasant noise before others. Lets say “Thank you” and “Excuse me” on the right occasion. 61. _62._ 63._ 64. _ 65._66._ 67._ 68._ 69. _ 70._第三节. 阅读与表达:根据短文内容补全对应表格中所缺失的信息，每空只填一词。（每空2分，共10分）Confident (自信)is very important in daily life.It can help you to develop a healthy attitude（态度）.