江苏省苏州市部分学校2021-2022学年九年级下学期英语二模试卷（Word版含答案）

1、2021-2022学年第二学期初三二模测试试卷英语一、单项填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。1. In the past 63 years, Wu Mengchao had saved thousands and thousands of lives. We _ praise him too much.A. must B. cant C. can D. mustnt2. Dont be afraid of difficulties. Remember, kites rise highest _ the wind, no

2、t with it.A. against B. above C. across D. along3. The museum _ next month to celebrate the Science & Technology Festival.A. is decorated B. will decorate C. is decorating D. will be decorated4. I hear that Covid-19 has influenced students decisions to study abroad. Exactly. Some of them said they w

3、ould not feel safe _ there were fewer Covid patients.A. if B. after C. because D. unless5. Our graduation party will be on June 28. Thats wonderful! Could you tell me _ ?A. if all of our teachers joined us B. where will it be heldC. who will give the performances D. that we should wear school unifor

4、ms6. The population who come to this district is becoming _ and the cost of living here is getting higher.A. less B. fewer C. larger D. more7. Gu Ailing and Su Yiming really have a gift for skiing! Exactly. But if you learn more about them, they _ to be hard - working people.A. turn out B. put out C

5、. run out D. stay out8. I cant understand what Kangkang said about the math problem. _ . Lets ask the teacher for help.A. So did I B. So can I C. Neither can I D. Neither did I9. The astronauts in Shenzhou-13 had real-time _ with the ground classrooms in five cities to spread knowledge of space to t

6、he young people.A. conclusion B. competition C. contribution D. communication10. Many people say the temperature in East China this spring is just like a roller coaster. _ . What changeable weather!A. Not exactly. B. I cant agree more C. Im afraid not D. Thats not the case二、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）请认真

7、阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。You could see mountains, craters and valleys if you looked at the Moon through a telescope(望远镜). Galileo was the first person to see these things through a telescope. He is 11 as the father of modem science. Galileo was great not only for his 12 , but for the scien

8、tific methods he developed.Galileo did not invent the telescope. It was first made by a Dutchman in 1608 and later Galileo 13 the design. So he was able to study the stars and planets 14 . Some people call him the first astronomer(天文学家). His telescope made things appear larger by much more times.As

9、he studied the sky, Galileo 15 that the planets circle around the sun. He was not the first person to believe this, but he was the first to prove details of this fact. People of that time believed that the Earth was the 16 of the universe(宇宙) and everything in space moved around the Earth. Galileo g

10、ot into trouble with the government for saying that what they believed was 17 . He had to take back what he said, or he would be in prison.Galileos work went 18 an astronomer. He was an inventor as well. He made the first thermometer(温度计). His thermometer didnt tell the temperatures exactly, 19 it c

11、ould show if a temperature was higher or lower or the same as another temperature.Galileo thought about the world in a 20 way. Before Galileo, people did not run experiments or test out their ideas. He is one of the first real scientists.11. A. realized B. designed C. considered D. encouraged12. A.

12、dreams B. introductionsC. discoveries D. instructions13. A. recordedB. improved C. presented D. invented14. A. calmly B. closely C. nearly D. gently15. A. proved B. hoped C. promised D. imagined16. A. part B. comer C. surface D. centre17. A. true B. useful C. wrong D. common18. A. after B. across C.

13、 through D. beyond19. A. so B. and C. but D. since20. A. new B. usual C. narrow D. difficult三、阅读理解（共12小题，每小题2分，共24分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ALets take a look at some popular childrens books from USA TODAYs Best-Selling Books list.The Giving Tree By Shel SilversteinThe Giving Tree is an

14、 American childrens picture book. It was first published in1964, and has become one of Silversteins best-known-titles. The tree in the book keeps giving the boy what he wants. So, if youre looking for a childrens book that teaches kids to be generous. The GivingTree is a good choice.Where the Wild T

15、hings Are By Maurice SendakWhere the Wild Things Are follows the adventures of a young boy named Max. Max enters the world of the Wild Things, and some strange and big animals gradually turn the young boy into their king. The book was first published in 1963. It won the Caldecott Medal. In 2009, the

16、 book was turned into a film.The Polar Express By Chris Van AllsburgA young boy, lying awake on. Christmas Eve, is invited to take a trip to the North Pole. Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a large area of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city, where the boy will make

17、 his Christmas wish. The author won the Caldecott Medal for this 1985 book. In the 1990s, the book was turned into a successful movie.21. What can The Giving Tree teach kids?A. To be honest. B. To be brave. C. To be generous. D. To be strong-minded.22. What do Where the Wild Things Are and The Polar

18、 Express have in common?A. They were both made into films.B. They are both about Christmas trips.C. The films made from them both won prizes.D. They both have a history of more than 60 years.BTrue friendship is like sound health. The value of it is seldom known until it is lost, Charles Caleb Colton

19、 said. Just like in any other relationship, arguments and fights are also part of friendship. You will hardly find fiends who have never fought with one another. Whatever the reason is, if a person feels that he is responsible for causing the differences, it is important that he should say sorry to

20、his friend.Though you can use the email, text messages or chat for expressing your apology, the good old way of saying sorry to your friend through a letter will surely have a great effect on him. This will make your friend realize that your efforts of saying sorry are genuine and that you really ca

21、re about him.Points to Remember:Timing: Write the letter at the proper time. It is not advisable to put it off for too long. Words: While you are writing the letter, what matters most is that you truly feel sorry.Sequence (顺序): Always begin by apologizing and saying sorry for your mistake. Then expl

22、ain to him your side of the story. In the third and last paragraph, talk about what his friendship means to you and make a promise of not repeating the mistake.Delivery: You should either post the letter or deliver it personally or through someone else. You can also keep it at a location where your

23、friend will be able to find it easily.Some people may try to point out the fiends mistake while writing the letter. Avoid this completely, as it can make matters worse. The letter has to be brief and should only talk about the subject that has led to your apology. Keep patient and do not expect imme

24、diate results. In some cases, it may take time for the person to forgive and forget.23. What is the authors purpose of mentioning the saying in the first paragraph?A. To let readers study the famous saying.B. To introduce the topic of the passage.C. To show who is Charles Caleb Colton.D. To tell rea

25、ders the importance of health.24. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word genuine?A. true B. general C. open D. careful25. What is the best way to apologize to others?A. Sending an email. B. Sending text messages.C. Writing a letter. D. Chatting online. CMy father and I were both

26、 angry. Never set foot in this house again! shouted my father. With tears in my eyes, I rushed out to the street.I walked aimlessly. A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me I seemed to see my childhood from another space: happy.But now. I dont know whether it is because I have gro

27、wn up or because my dad is getting old. We have different ways of thinking. He always puts his opinions on me. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.I walked in the streets. My heart was cold on this hot

28、summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people in the streets, until I had only the street lights with me. When I finally reached the building where I lived, I saw that the light was still on.I thought to myself: Is my father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me? In fact, it

29、 was nothing. Perhaps, my dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except my fathers. Dad was always like this. Maybe he didnt know how to express himself. After sho

30、uting at me, he never showed any moments of regret. However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking me underneath the covers while I am sleeping.This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.The light was still

31、on. Am I wrong? I whispered, maybe With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that there wasnt the iron door that I had imagined between us at all. Love its second to n

32、one.26. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The father didnt like his sons stamp collecting.B. The son and his father needed communication.C. The father opened the door for the son when he came hackD. The boy fully understood why he and his father had different thin

33、king.27. Which is the best order of the following according to what happened in the passage?a. I opened the door and entered the house.b. Sadly I ran out into the street.c. I reached the place where I lived and saw my home still brightly lit.d. I thought of my fathers kindness towards me.e. I walked

34、 about in the street without any aim.A. b, e, c, d, aB. b, e, d, c, aC. b, e, a, c, dD. b, e, c, a, d28. What conclusion can you come to after reading the passage?A. The father treats his son in an unfair way.B. The father is neither kind nor rude to his son.C. The father loves his son very much in

35、fact.D. The father is always finding his son wrong.DPhil Wises heart raced as he opened one of the transport tubes. He and a team of scientists stepped back as a young Tasmanian devil (袋獾) named Oddity came out. Oddity took a cautious look around and then ran into the forest on Maria Island.Wise is

36、a wildlife scientist from the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. The scientists working with this program study Tasmanian devils, monitor their health, and track the devils found in the wild. Oddity and 14 others were raised in a reserve and then brought to Maria Island to be released (释放) into the w

37、ild. Though they are raised in zoos all over the world, devils live wild only in Tasmania. They are important to the ecosystem(生态系统) because they eat dead animals they find, which helps clean up the environment. Devils also eat animals such as wallabies, wombats, and possums, helping to keep those p

38、opulations balanced.But a cancer. called Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD) is killing devils on mainland Tasmania, endangering the species. The goal of the scientists who released-Oddity and the others was to create a population of disease-free Tasmanian devils on Maria Island. Oddity is a part of t

39、his insurance population of devils raised in zoos and wildlife reserves. This means if the facial disease causes the Tasmanian devils to die out in the wild, devils like Oddity can be sent back into disease-free areas of Tasmania, giving devils a chance to survive.The scientists chose Maria Island f

40、or the release because there is no DFTD there. It is separated from mainland Tasmania by the ocean. Devils from the rest of Tasmania cant get there, which prevents the facial disease from spreading. Oddity started his new life on Maria Island. Life on this island off the coast of Tasmania was a big

41、change for Oddity and the others. These devils had little experience with other kinds of animals and had to explore the land and find new bones. Wise and his fellow scientists monitored Oddity and the 14 other Tasmanian devils. The animals did so well that 13 more devils were released. The 28 origin

42、al Tasmanian devils have reproduced; there are now around 80 devils. They are doing well on Maria Island, and the plan is considered a success.Wise says he is extremely happy to know that animals are getting a chance to be free in the wild in an area that is free of DFTD. It is the ultimate aim of a

43、ll who work to conserve endangered species.29. Why did Wise and his team release the Tasmanian devils like Oddity to Maria Island?A. To find out a treatment of DFTD.B. To create a population of disease-free Tasmanian devils.C. To track the devils found in the wild.D. To monitor their health.30. What

44、 probably made Maria Island chosen for the release?A. Its rich wildlife. B. Its improved ecosystem.C. Its natural resources. D. Its geographic location.31. How was the released Tasmanian devils life?A. Their safety was uncertain. B. Their number was going up.C. They hardly enjoyed freedom. D. They g

45、ot well again from DFTD.32. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How to raise Tasmanian devils. B. A disease attacking Tasmanian devils.C. A program to save Tasmanian devils. D. What is Tasmanian devils.四、信息还原（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。More Chinese universities

46、 are opening their libraries to the public, allowing people to enjoy reading during normal time and the vacations.33 Wang Ling, a student in Sun Yat-sen University is one of them. Members of the public come to our libraries more for sightseeing than reading, said Wang. They sometimes even bring thei

47、r kids along, and take photos as if it were a place of interest. 34 Being short of space is a common problem for university libraries in China.However, this is not the only reason why students dislike their libraries being open to members of the public. 35 Chen Jie, 18, a student in Tongji Universit

48、y, is one. who would be against opening to the public. I have been to a public library before. People were chatting loudly or speaking on cell phone so you can hardly read, Chen said. She notices teachers doing serious reading and feels their concentration has influenced her. If too many strangers s

49、tay here, the whole library will be a noisy place and its difficult for us to study quietly, she said.36 Some experts consider that university libraries can prevent the public from entering certain areas. We might keep magazines for academic research only for teachers and students, said Zhu Lina, li

50、brary director in Jinan University.37 Its possible that a member of the public can order a book in our library over the Internet. Well send it to a public library close to their home. Ge Jianxiong, the library director in Fudan University said.A. Will there be other ways to share those libraries?B.

51、Wang has found it hard to get a seat during busy times.C. Opening the libraries means a lot to middle school students.D. But for some students, this practice has led to headaches.E. The government has planned to build more libraries in the city.F. Working together with the public library is another

52、way.G. They fear that the quietness of the libraries will be influenced.五、词汇检测（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 根据下列句子所给汉语注释或首字母，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。38. Have you considered _ (比较) the two models? Maybe youll change your mind.39. Play while you play, and work _ (努力地) while you work.40. Some firefighters lost their

53、 lives in the terrible fire. They are _ (英雄) in our heart.41. My dad has _ (驾车) to the hospital to visit his friend.42. The police are checking the scene to find out the _ (原因) of his death.43. Its freezing here. I guess it is b_ zero.44. People may have difficulty t_ some hot words such as neijuan

54、and fanersai into English.45. I use the short-wave radio to get the l_ news so that I can know what is happening around the world.46. The boy is treated so badly by his relatives that we cannot help but take p_ on him.47. Her mother is s_ with her, hoping that she can be the top student in the schoo

55、l.六、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）A boy lost his left arm in 48 accident, but he didnt give up his life. When he was eleven years old, he 49 (decide) to study judo (柔道) from an old great judo coach. The boy was doing well, but after three 50 (month) training, he found that the coach had told him only one ac

56、tion. Sir the boy 51 (final) said, Shouldnt I learn more actions? This is the only move you know, but this is the only action youll ever need to know. the coach replied. 52 quite understanding, but believing in his coach, the boy kept 53 (practise).Several weeks later, the coach took the boy to a co

57、mpetition. Surprising himself, the boy easily won his 54 (one) two matches and came to the finals. This time, his opponent (对手) was bigger, 55 (strong) and more experienced. For a while, the boy appeared to be defeated (打败), 56 soon his opponent made a big mistake he lost his guard. Immediately, the

58、 boy used his move to defeat his opponent and won the competition. He was the champion.The coach told the boy 57 the way home that he taught him the only action in order to let his greatest weakness become his greatest strength.七、阅读表达（共3小题，58题1分，59题2分，60题3分，共6分）Paying for bus rides with plastic usua

59、lly makes people think of plastic bus cards. But one Indonesian city has decided to accept plastic recyclable waste in place of money for city buses.Surabaya, Indonesias second largest city, located on the eastern end of the countrys main island Java, made this decision in April, 2018. Now, locals c

60、an pay for their bus rides by putting plastic cups or bottles directly on the bus. A two-hour bus ride costs 10 plastic cups or 5 bottles.Indonesia is the second largest ocean plastic polluter, producing up to 2.4 million tons of plastic waste into the oceans every year according to a report. Only i