北京市东城区2014届下学期初中九年级一模考试英语试卷

1、北京市东城区2014届下学期初中九年级一模考试英语试卷本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。听力理解 (共26分)一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。（共4分，每小题1分）1.A.B.C.2.A.B.C.3.A.B.C.4.A.B.C.二、听对话，根据对话的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。（共12分，每小题1分）请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。5. Who is ill in hospital? A. Henry.B. Jane.C. Susan.6. Which bus takes th

2、e shortest time to the hospital? A. No. 7.B. No. 13.C. No. 15.请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。7. What is the woman worried about? A. Missing the flight. B. Breaking traffic rules. C. Being late for a meeting.8. What time does the dialogue take place? A. At about 8:15.B. At about 8:45.C. At about 10:15.请听一段对话，完成第9至

3、第10小题。9. Where are the speakers? A. In a library.B. In a cinema.C. In a restaurant.10. What do you know about Mrs. Smiths mother? A. She is funny.B. She is poor.C. She is forgetful.请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。11. What are the speakers going to do in the morning? A. To go to a park.B. To visit a museum.C. To

4、do some shopping.12. Why does the man want to visit the zoo in the afternoon? A. The zoo is free to visitors. B. The zoo is near the museum. C. The zoo has some unusual animals.13. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.请听一段对话，完成

5、第14至第16小题。14. Who does the man buy a gift for?A. A friend.B. A teacher.C. A family.15. What does the man decide to buy at last?A. A set of a pen and a pencil.B. A bigger set with four pens.C. A set of a pen and four pencils.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Japanese history.B. Japanese

6、culture.C. Japanese education. 三、听独白，根据所听到的独白内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。独白你将听两遍。（共10分，每小题2分）The Biggest Building in the WorldNameNew Century Global 17 Where it isChengdu, SichuanHow big it is500 meters long, 18 meters wide and 100 meters highWhy it is builtto make Chengdu a 19 city in the worldWha

7、ts in ita shopping mall, a movie theater, an ice rink, offices, hotels and a 20 Owners hopeto bring 21 and tourists from across the world知识运用（共25分）四、单项填空（共13分，每小题1分）从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。22. The students are talking about _ holiday plans happily. A. hisB. herC. itsD. their23. I always

8、go skiing with my friends _ winter. A. inB. onC. atD. for24. I phoned Sarah last night, _ there was no answer. A. andB. butC. orD. so25. Which book is _ to understand, this one or that one? A. easyB. easierC. easiestD. the easiest26. I like this room. You _ see the mountains from the window. A. canB

9、. shouldC. mustD. need27. Did you meet _ interesting at the party? Not really. A. anybodyB. somebodyC. everybodyD. nobody28. When I opened the fridge, there _ only some eggs and a bottle of milk. A. isB. areC. wasD. were29. _ are your parents? Theyre very well. Thanks. A. HowB. WhoC. WhatD. Where30.

10、 I _ you a copy of the report as soon as I finish it. A. sendB. sentC. will sendD. has sent31. My uncle is a writer. He _ many books since he was young. A. writesB. wroteC. is writingD. has written32. Mum told Andrew _ quiet in the museum. A. keepB. to keepC. keepingD. kept33. The park gates _ at 10

11、:00 every evening. A. lockB. lockedC. are lockedD. were locked34. Nobody knows _ yesterday. A. how the accident happensB. how does the accident happen C. how the accident happenedD. how did the accident happen五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。Christmas LoveEach December,

12、 I promised to make Christmas a relaxed and peaceful experience. I didnt spend too much time on card writing, endless cooking and decorating. Yet still, I found myself tired, unable to enjoy the valuable family moments, and of course, to understand the true meaning of 35 .Christmas came again. My so

13、n, Nicholas, was in primary school that year. It was a very 36 season for a six-year-old. For weeks, hed been memorizing songs for his schools “Winter Celebration.” All the parents were invited to be present at their show.I didnt have the heart to tell him Id be working. Unwilling to 37 his shining

14、moment, I spoke with his teacher. She told me thered be a dress rehearsal(彩排) the morning of the presentation. All 38 unable to be present that evening were welcome to come then. So, on the 39 of the dress rehearsal, I arrived ten minutes early. Around the room, I saw several other parents. Because

15、the public school system had long stopped referring to the holiday as “Christmas”, I didnt 40 anything other than fun. So, when my sons class rose to sing “Christmas Love”, I was a little bit surprised by its title.Nicholas was excited, as were all of his classmates. Those in the front row held up l

16、arge letters, one by one, to 41 out the title of the song. As the class would sing “C is for Christmas,” a child would hold up the letter C. Then, “H is for Happy,” and on and on 42 all the children presented the complete message “Christmas Love”.The show was going smoothly, until suddenly, a small,

17、 quiet, girl in the front row held the letter “M” upside down totally not knowing her letter “M” appeared as a “W”. The audience(观众) laughed at this little girls 43 . But she had no idea why they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, 44 holding her “W”. The laughter continued until the last lette

18、r was raised, and we all saw it together. The audience suddenly became 45 and eyes began to widen. At that moment, we understood why we were there and why we 46 the holiday. For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear: “CHRIST WAS LOVE”. 35. A. familyB. loveC. ChristmasD.

19、 school36. A. newB. excitingC. successfulD. golden 37. A. missB. wasteC. forgetD. change38. A. officersB. childrenC. teachersD. parents39. A. morningB. noonC. afternoonD. evening40. A. enjoyB. expectC. findD. have41. A. spell B. pickC. checkD. carry42. A. sinceB. beforeC. untilD. when43. A. letterB.

20、 mistakeC. appearanceD. gesture44. A. politelyB. honestlyC. quietlyD. proudly45. A. nervousB. angryC. silentD. sad46. A. celebratedB. rememberedC. inventedD. recorded阅读理解（共44分）六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）ASurvey: Whats your favorite restaurant?Lola LopezJim Janssen“Im an

21、 actress. Theres a small French restaurant near my apartment. Its my favorite. The service is great. The food is always cooked well and served beautifully. And the atmosphere is very romantic”“Im a high school student. Im interested in fast food. Chicken, burgers, fish, French fries I love it all. M

22、y mom says I should eat healthier food but it tastes so good! Also, Im not rich and the price of fast food is just right for me.”Gina ManginoRaul Sanchez“Im a housewife. With three kids, I look for a place that has good food at a reasonable price. I look for a place thats comfortable for children an

23、d serves the food quickly. Thats why I like Sams Chinese restaurant.”“Im a doctor. I cant remember the last time I ate out maybe thats because my wife and I really like to cook. Instead of eating out, we look through a cookbook and cook at home.”47. Jim Janssen is _. A. an actressB. a doctor C. a st

24、udentD. a housewife48. _ likes a French restaurant very much. A. Lola LopezB. Jim JanssenC. Gina ManginoD. Raul Sanchez49. Gina Mangino likes the restaurant which _. A. offers fast food B. serves the food quickly C. offers cookbooks D. serves the food beautifullyBChristian Bucks may be young, but he

25、 sure knows how to be a good friend. When the York, Pennsylvania, second-grader noticed that some of his schoolmates didnt have anyone to play with during the break time, he came up with a way to help them. He suggested having something called a “buddy bench” put in on his schools playground.A buddy

26、 bench is a special bench where students can sit if they are feeling bored or lonely. Its usually brightly colored with “BUDDY BENCH” in big letters. Other students can then go to the bench and ask them if they would like to play or talk.“We show we care about others when we ask others to play,” Chr

27、istian told reporters.Christian first learned about buddy benches when his family was considering moving to Germany. He saw a buddy bench in a handbook for a German school and thought it would be a great way to fight loneliness on the playground at his own school, Roundtown Elementary School.Christi

28、an told Roundtowns headteacher, Matthew Miller, about his idea at the end of last school year. Miller immediately decided to get a buddy bench. He had Christian pick out its style and bright colors.“I was the first person who got to sit on the bench when it arrived at Roundtown,” says Christian. He

29、hopes the bench will help “grow our dream circle of friends”.50. Christian Bucks suggested having a buddy bench to help _. A. his teachersB. his students C. his parentsD. his schoolmates51. Christian learned about the buddy bench _. A. in a textbookB. from his father C. in a handbookD. from his head

30、teacher52. What can we learn from the passage? A. The buddy bench can help to develop friendships. B. The buddy bench is designed and made in Germany. C. Students can realize their dreams on the buddy bench. D. Students love the style and the color of the buddy bench.CYou change the channels for the

31、 fourth time and realize that once again theres nothing on television that gets your attention. Not a problem! Throw on some running shoes and comfortable clothes and go for a run.One of the coolest things about the sport of running is that you dont need expensive equipment(装备). All you need is a go

32、od pair of running shoes and a safe environment. But just because you dont need much equipment dont be fooled into thinking the sport of running is easy. No one wakes up and decides to run a marathon without training. Running makes your heart, lungs, and muscles stronger. It makes you know more abou

33、t your body. Running also gives you energy by increasing your oxygen(氧气) intake, so you dont get sick easily. It can even help you keep your mind on school work because exercise helps you to think more clearly.How do you take part in the sport if you dont know much about it? Most schools offer cross

34、-country and track programs, but there are also running clubs open to all ages. A simple Internet search can help you find some in your area. The programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set realistic goals and take care of their bodies.Runne

35、rs have great respect for each other because they know how difficult the sport can be. If you go to a race, youll see people cheering for all the runners, from the first place finisher to the last place finisher. Running isnt always about how fast you are or how far youre going. Its about getting ou

36、t there and doing it. Taking part is more important than competition, and effort is recognized over gift.If youre looking for more than just a sport, running may be the perfect choice for you.53. Which of the following is true? A. Running helps you win a marathon. B. Running helps you improve your s

37、tudy. C. Running helps you think more about yourself. D. Running helps you set realistic goals in your life.54. What is the most important for runners in a race? A. Having fun. B. Receiving respect. C. Trying their best.D. Winning the competition.55. What is probably the best title for this passage?

38、 A. Running and Runners B. Running: Easy or DifficultC. Running and Watching TVD. Running: a Sport or a Way of LifeDBeyond Baby Mozart, Students Who RockMusic education hasnt changed much since the 1970s. Students are still taught to read notation(乐谱) so they can recite compositions that they would

39、never listen to on their MP3 players or play with friends. Playing music enriches life. The question is: Why do schools teach music in a way that turns off so many young people rather than catch their imagination? Can we do a better job of using the power of music to get kids excited about school?Th

40、e experience of an organization called Little Kids Rock suggests the answer is yes if we change the way music is taught. Little Kids Rock has helped music programs in over a thousand public schools and served 150,000 children. The organization has given 30,000 free instruments out, mainly guitars, a

41、nd trained 1,500 teachers to run music classes in which students quickly experience the joys of playing their favorite songs, performing in bands(乐队), and writing their own music. The key to Little Kids Rock is that it teaches children to play music the way many musicians learn to play it not by not

42、ation, but by listening, imitation(模仿) and meaningful experimentation. “The knowledge you need to get started playing rock music is very limited,” explains Dave Wish, the founder of Little Kids Rock. “In high school, my friend Paul taught me a couple of chords(和弦) and my life was changed forever. On

43、 the first day of class, Little Kids Rock teachers place guitars in the hands of their students and get them practicing chords that will enable them to play thousands of songs. The kids decide what songs they want to learn and the class is off and running. Their progress is surprising. Within a year

44、, eight and nine-year-olds are playing musical instruments, and giving concerts, even performing their own songs. One of the biggest advantages that music offers is the ability to encourage students who are otherwise bored by school. “Ive had students start coming back to school because of this prog

45、ram,” said Adkison Thomas, who heads up music for the Dallas Independent School District. He added, “One of the best things is that the teachers discover a new side of their students. They see kids become successful who werent before.”56. The expression “turn off” in Paragraph 1 means “_”. A. make k

46、ids feel cool B. make kids feel boredC. make kids feel confidentD. make kids feel nervous 57. How did Little Kids Rock help the school?A. By writing music for kids.B. By playing kids favorite songs.C. By making instruments for school.D. By training teachers for music classes.58. Little Kids Rock is

47、successful because _. A. it encourages kids to experience music B. it helps kids learn from great musicians C. it allows kids to decide how to learn music D. it offers musical programs all over the country59. What does the writer want to tell us? A. Learning music is a good way to become successful.

48、 B. Teaching in a proper way benefits students development. C. Its necessary for students to practice a lot in learning music.D. Its important for teachers to discover the new sides of students.七、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。（共8分，每小题2分）A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and

49、was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late. 60 . Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found that his w

50、atch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. 61 because he wanted to get the watch back.Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of them understood the others language. The Frenchman shook his fist(拳头) in the Italians face and pointed at the watch. 62

51、. In the end he gave up his watch to the Frenchman. When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed(抢劫) the Italian. 63 .A. The Italian was afraid B.

52、It was the Italians watch C. He decided to follow him D. The Frenchman got excitedE. The street was dark and quiet 八、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）Weve all heard of mermaids. They are the beautiful half-human, half-fish creatures(生物). They have the head and body of a human and the tail of a fish. We a

53、lso know that mermaids only exist in fairy tales. But where did all the stories about these creatures come from? If you have ever seen a manatee, then you might have an idea.Manatees, which are also called sea cows, are mammals(哺乳动物) that live in the sea. Since they are mammals, they have to swim up

54、 to the surface to breathe air. Many people believe that the story of the mermaid began with the ancient sailors who saw the manatees putting their heads out of the water to breathe. Because manatees are upright when they do this, it looks like they are standing. If a sailor saw a manatee doing this

55、 from far away across the sea, it is possible that the sailor would mistake the manatee for a creature that is half-human, half-fish.Mermaids are described as having very long hair. This is probably because manatees like to swim up to the surface of the water in areas where there is sea grass. Manatees eat all kinds of plants in the sea, including sea grass.