- 威海市环翠国际中学九年级上学期期中英语试题（无答案）

1、国际中学2018-2019学年度第一学期期中质量检测九年级英语试题一卷阅读理解AFor his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his father took him to the Childrens Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him. There was just one requirement: Lin would have to promise to st

2、udy it for at least one year.To that point Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting. That hobby lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints hoping that Lins artistic side would shine t

3、hrough. Those paints were now under his bed, still unopened. This time Lins parents would let him decide.Lins eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer. He stopped at Photography. He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed t

4、heir own camera. Although Lins family werent poor, they werent rich either, and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.The next course tocatch his eyewas Language Art. He didnt even know what that meant. His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches. Lin, a shy b

5、oy, could think of nothing worse.Then he saw it. Cooking sounded like something hed like to do. It was inexpensive and convenient, it could be done alone and it was also creative.Based on Lins hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. Much to his parents surprise, Lin kept his promise. He st

6、udied cooking at the Centre every Saturday, and practised at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone looked forward to birthdays, when they could eat his cakes. Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.The months turned to years but his hobby never change

7、d again.Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.1.Why didnt Lin choose to study photography _?A. It was too expensive.B. He had no i

8、nterest in it.C. He was not very creative.D. It was not offered that term.2.The underlined expression catch his eye in Paragraph 4 means _.A. make him excitedB. cause him surpriseC. get his attentionD. help him see clearly3.Which of the following best describes Lins interest in cooking _?A. It only

9、lasted for a short time.B. It seemed to match his character.C. It was forced on him by his parents.D. It developed slowly over many months.4.Why did the father have doubts about Lins choice of cooking _?A. Lin wasnt good at cooking.B. Cooking wasnt very convenient.C. He didnt think Lin would continu

10、e.D. Cooking wasnt a good hobby for a boy.5.Whats the best title for the passage _?A. A Strict FatherB. A Changeable BoyC. The Fun of CookingD. The Birthday GiftBExperts believe that there are more than 8 million restaurants in the world today. So it might surprise you to learn that restaurants, as

11、we know them, have only existed for a few centuries. Before 1765, there were no restaurants. That is, there were no places that provided the restaurant experience. There was nowhere in which a waiter brought you food and drink that you picked from a menu. In fact, there were no menus anywhere.There

12、were eating places travelers could go to centuries before that. The countryside was full of inns that would serve food. And there were taverns where one could get drinks. The rich could also eat special meals prepared by private cooks. But none of them could be called a restaurant.A man called Boula

13、nger changed that. In 1765, he opened a place in Paris that sold soups(汤). On his sign he used the word restaurant to describe what he wasselling. At that time, soups were considered something that could help restore(恢复) your healthin French the word restore is restaurantso he called the soups resta

14、urants. Soon, people started buying boulangers soups even when they were not ill. And over time, people began to use the word restaurant to refer to a place selling soup rather than the soup itself. More restaurants opened in France, and people began to buy soups more often.Later, restaurants in Par

15、is began to serve other food besides soup. In the 1790s, menus started to appear. By the mid-1800s, there were many types of restaurants throughout the world. The United States offered coffee shops. Tea houses became popular throughout China. Paris created beautiful restaurants for the rich. The Bri

16、tish began to copy the French, and the restaurant idea spread throughout the British Empire.Today cities are filled with all types of restaurants. Diners have millions of options from which to choose.6.What is the passage mainly about _?A. How restaurants developed.B. What made a good restaurant.C.

17、Who created the first restaurantD. Why restaurants became popular7.According to the first paragraph, what made restaurants different from earlier eating places _?A. Restaurants only served food.B. Restaurants were more expensive.C. Restaurants were mainly in cities.D. Restaurants had a list of meal

18、choices.8.Who did Boulanger expect to come and eat at his restaurant _?A. Rich peopleB. Sick peopleC. TravelersD. Workers9.When it was first used. what did the word restaurant refer to _?A. A person.B. A place.C. Illness.D. Soup.10.When did restaurants begin to grow internationally _?A. In the 1600s

19、B. In the 1700s.C. In the 1800s.D. In the 1900s.CA cup of coffee is a good way for many people to start their day. It can also pass on kindness.Manyang Kher used to be a Sudanese child refugee(难民). When he was three years old, his village was burnt in the war. He was separated from his parents and n

20、ever saw them again. He became one of the 20,000 young Sudanese who had to leave their home for Ethiopias Gambella area. He lived there as a refugee for 13 years.When he was 16, Kher went to the United States. While he was in college, he started a program to help the refugees. Now, he owns a coffee

21、company(公司) called 734, which is a part of his program. The company has helped more than 200,000 refugees living in the Gambella area till now. Kher said, I know the difficulties and pains they face every day. You see kids die from hunger. You see kids dying of illnesses. You see kids running away f

22、rom the refugee camp to find a place to be home, but die on the way.Eighty percent of the money made by the coffee company is used to send more of the children to school. And, as Kner explains, the money helps refugees to help themselves. For example, a cup of 734 coffee can also buy one fishing net

23、(网) for a refugee. They can fish for themselves.Kher sells the coffee online and to coffee stores. Megan Murphy owns a coffee store in Washington, D. C. She serves 734 coffee in her store and people love it. The coffee tastes delicious, so its win-win on both sides.11.Kher left his home when he was

24、three years old because of the war.12. Kher helps the refugees by making fishing nets.13. We can infer from this passage that youre helping the refugees when enjoying 734 coffee.14.The writer wrote the passage to introduce Khers program .15. Megan Murphy is also a a Sudanese child refugee.DInCanaday

25、oucanfinddogs,cats,horses,etc.inalmosteveryfamily.Thesearetheirpets._16_Beforetheykeepthemintheirhouses,theytakethemtoanimalhospitalstogivetheminjections sothattheywontcarrydisease.Theyhavespecialanimalfoodstores,thoughtheycangetanimalfoodinalmosteverykindofstores._17_Whenyouvisitpeopleshouses,theyw

26、ouldbeverygladtoshowtheirpetsandtheyareveryproudofthem.Youwillalsofindthatalmosteveryfamilyhasabirdfeederintheirgarden.Allkindsofbirdsarewelcomedtocomeandhaveagoodmeal._18_andnobodyisallowedtokillanyanimalinCanada.Theyhavealawagainstkillingwildanimals._19_Ifananimalhappenedtogetrunoverbyacay,peoplew

27、ouldbeverysadaboutit._20_Oneofthemmightbe:theirfamilytiesarenotascloseasours.Whenchildrengrowup,theyleavetheirparentsandstarttheirownlife.Thentheoldwillfeellonely.Butpetscansolvethisproblem.Theycanbegoodfriendsandneverleavethemalone.A.TheyarefreetocomeandgoB.Ifyoukilledananimal,youwouldbepunished.C.

28、PeopleinCanadahavemanyreasonstolikeanimals.D.Peoplelovethesepetsandhavethemastheirgoodfriends.E.SomepeoplespendaroundtwohundredCanadiandollarsamonthonanimalfood.ERecently,Chongqing Three Gorges University has held an activity namedCell Phone Ninja（手机忍者）.They would like their students not to use cell

29、 phones for 21 days.It is really a challenge （挑战） for most students.The activity started on April 12.Each student who volunteered to take part in this activity got a bracelet （手环）.If the students did not use their cell phones,there would be a photo on the screen of the bracelet to show that.If they

30、used their cell phones,a different photo would appear on the screen of the bracelet.After the last class of each day,the students sent the photos to the schools public WeChat.More than 800 students wished to take part in this test,and 400 were chosen.After seven days,only 103students remained.The te

31、st was set for 21 days because some scientists believe that 21 days is long enough to help form.（形成） a habit.According to the teachers in the university,the activity was not a competition.It depended on students themselves to make the decision.The teachers hoped their students could form.better stud

32、y habits through activities like this one.51.When did the activityCell Phone Ninjastart?52.Were 400students chosen to take part in this test?53.Why was the test set for 21 days?54.What was the bracelet used for in this test?二卷二、单词拼写(共8小题,计8分) 根据句意和音标提示以适当形式填写单词。26. The students were_/dvadd/ into two

33、 teams before class.27.In many western_/ssaitiz/, its common for teenagers to move outat eighteen.28.The dog _/sensd/ danger and barked.29. We should_/sp:t/ each other in a team.30.Is there anything_/vljubl/ in your handbag.31.Whats your_/p:ps/of doing this?32.Top students are often_/preizd/ by the

34、teacher.33.He prefers _/biskits/ to hamburgers for breakfast.三、动词填空It was the last day of final examinations at a large college.On the steps of one building,a group of engineering students_34_(discuss) the exam that was about to begin.On their faces was confidence.This was their last exam before the

35、y graduated（毕业）and found jobs. Some talked of jobs they already had；others of jobs they would get.With four years of college study,they_35_(feel) ready and able to conquer（征服）the world. The coming exam,they knew,would be easy.The professor（教授）had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted,

36、but they couldnt get any chance_36_(talk) to each other during the test. They walked into the classroom.The professor passed out the papers.The students smiles became wide as they saw that there were only five essay-type questions. Three hours passed and the exam came to an end.Then the professor be

37、gan to collect the papers.The students no longer looked confident.They seemed worried.No one spoke as the professor faced the class with the papers in her hand. She looked at all the worried faces in front of her,and then asked,How many students completed all five questions? Not a hand_37_(put) up.H

38、ow many of you answered four?Still no hands.Three?Two?The students movedrestlesslyin their seats.One,then.Certainly somebody finished one.But the class stayed silent.The professor put down the papers.That is just what I expected,she said.I just wanted to make sure you realize that even though you_38

39、_(study) engineering for four years,there are still many things about the subject_39_(discover).Instead of testing you on what you learned in this class,Ive given you questions that skilled engineers_40_ (face) in the world outside the classroom.You cant expect to be an expert（专家）on the day you grad

40、uate.You have to learn as you go. Then,smiling,she added,You will all pass this course,but remember that your education_41_ (just begun).完成句子铃声一响，学生们就离开了教室。_我想知道你们学校的实验室是什么时候建的吗?_他父母总是尽力阻止他花那么多时间练习他的爱好。_你们家允许你自己做决定吗? _46.这首曲子听起来太美了，我随着它翩翩起舞。_47.这些玩具卡车肯定不是我妹妹的。_五、短文填空A.certain B.working on C.with the help of D.speed E.slow down F.worry about G.mistakes H.passing by I.available J.full of passengersWhat would the world be like if cars could drive themselves? Imagine seeing an empty car_48_ on its way to pick up its owner, or a car_4