2020-2021学年北京市燕山区九年级（上）期末英语试卷Word版含解析

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2020-2021学年北京市燕山区九年级（上）期末英语试卷
一、单项填空。（共 6 分，每小题 0.5 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。
1．（.5分）My aunt will come to Beijing this weekend.We'll meet at South Railway Station.（　　）
A．he B．she C．him D．her
2．（.5分）My father is a doctor.He works a hospital.（　　）
A．of B．on C．in D．with
3．（.5分）Linda is 14 years old，but she is than her younger brother.（　　）
A．short B．shorter
C．shortest D．the shortest
4．（.5分）— do you have chemistry class in a lab？
—Twice a month.（　　）
A．How much B．How many C．How often D．How long
5．（.5分）— Tom，where did you go last weekend？
—Oh，I to see a movie with my parents.（　　）
A．go B．went C．will go D．have gone
6．（.5分）I go home now，or I will miss the football match.（　　）
A．can B．may C．must D．could
7．（.5分）— Where do you have lunch when you go to school？
—I usually lunch at school.（　　）
A．have B．had C．am having D．was having
8．（.5分） I got home，my mother was cooking in the kitchen.（　　）
A．When B．Because C．If D．Through
9．（.5分）Please don't make so much noise.My sister the exam online.（　　）
A．takes B．took C．has taken D．is taking
10．（.5分）It's nice to see you again．We each other since 2014．（　　）
A．won't see B．don't see
C．haven't seen D．didn't see
11．（.5分）A new subway station near my home next year.（　　）
A．completes B．is completed
C．will complete D．will be completed
12．（.5分）— Do you know ？
—On January 29.（　　）
A．when we had winter holiday
B．when we will have winter holiday
C．when did we have winter holiday
D．when will we have winter holiday
二、完形填空。（共 8 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。
13．（8分）After school on Friday，I waited at the school gate to walk home with Jemma as usual.Then I saw her talking and laughing happily with some other girls.She glanced （ 瞥了一眼） at me and left me alone there.I knew right then that I had（1）　 　my best friend.
After dinner Mom asked， "Is Jemma coming by tomorrow？" I shrugged（ 耸 肩 ） and said nothing.The next morning，Mom asked， "Today is（2）　 　，what are you and Jemma going to do？" I shrugged again. "How is Jemma？" Mom took a look at me.Then she said， "Will you take these magazines to Grandma，please？" As I walked down the street，a new girl in the neighborhood came towards me，smiling.But I just went（3）　 　her.Grandma welcomed me at the door with a warm hug.
Sitting on the sofa，I noticed a （an）（4）　 　of kids in old﹣fashioned clothes on the table.Grandma（5）　 　at a girl with short fair hair. "That's Beth Lambert，" she said， "My best friend.Until a week before we took this photo." I was surprised at that. "Beth and I were best friends in school.We did everything together.Then one day，she made new friends and said she didn't want to hang out with me anymore.Nothing（6）　 　more than that." I didn't say anything.I couldn't.I knew I'd start crying if I opened my mouth.
Grandma hugged me again. "Simone，sometimes friends grow（7）　 　.It might happen to anyone，"she continued. "Then，see him？" Grandma's finger moved to a boy with glasses in the photo. "He lived near me.When I was walking home by myself and I said 'hello' to him.And we became friends."
"So if we want to start a new friendship，" she smiled. "One （8）　 　is all it took."
As I was heading home，that new girl appeared again.I went towards her and spoke， "Hello."

（1）A．lost
B．make
C．hurt
D．forgotten
（2）A．Monday
B．Friday
C．Saturday
D．Sunday
（3）A．to
B．for
C．against
D．past
（4）A．card
B．photo
C．poster
D．advertisement
（5）A．shouted
B．smiled
C．carried
D．pointed
（6）A．hurt
B．encouraged
C．moved
D．helped
（7）A．old
B．separate
C．strong
D．close
（8）A．hug
B．smile
C．word
D．question
三、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）
14．（6分）
The 8th Inter﹣School Musical Show!
The school is hosting the 8th Inter﹣School Musical Show for Grades 9—11 on December 19 at Harrington Center，Bank Road at 9 am.
All students are welcome to try out for the show at the audition （ 试演 ），which will be held on December 8 at 9 am in the school's Central Hall.
For further details，please contact Mr.Black，the secretary of the Music Club.
North Hill Field Day!
Grades 7—9：9：30 —11：30 am
Grades 10—12：1：40 —3：40 pm
Dear parents，
On Friday，December 11，we will be holding our North Hill Field Day.It will be a day of laughs and lots of fun.Be sure to tell your children to bring cameras and take pictures.
The purpose of the day is for our school to get together for an enjoyable two﹣hour activity.There won't be any competitions among the students.The real reward will be happiness and the feeling of participation （ 参与 ）.
（1）Where should you go if you want to try out for the show at the audition？ 　 　
A．North Hill.
B．Harrington Center.
C．The Music Club.
D．The school's Central Hall.
（2）North Hill Field Day will be held on 　 　.
A．December 8
B．December 9
C．December 11
D．December 19
（3）What should students take with them to take part in North Hill Field Day？ 　 　
A．Cameras.
B．Sunglasses.
C．Notebooks.
D．Lunches.

15．（6分） Finding Beauty Within
A dear friend sent me a letter and handmade card in the mail today.On the outside of the card was a cutout picture of a hummingbird in mid﹣flight.With its wings，it flw deep into a flower.Below it was a quote （ 引 述 ） by Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky： "The world will be saved by beauty." I smiled with both my face and heart when I saw it.
Looking at it reminded me of all the beauty in this world.I thought about the beautiful green forested mountains of my home.I thought of the flelds of summer wild flowers blessing the world with their colors.I thought of the blue oceans that stretched from horizon （ 地 平 线 ） to horizon.I thought of the sunsets in the desert with their deep，rich reds and glorious （ 灿 烂 的 ） golds.I thought of all kinds of animals：green hummingbirds，white polar bears，red birds and gray wolves.I thought of the silver moon smiling down from the sky surrounded by a sea of stars.
Yet，I knew that it wasn't the beauty of any of those things that would save the world.It was instead the beauty of human souls（内心 ，心灵）filled with light and love.It was these souls so full of love for each other and for this world that would save our planet.It was this love working through people that would make this world truly beautiful.
My friend who sent me the card is one of these people.She，her husband and her family are going through so many struggles right now.Still，she continues to share her love and make this world a better place every single day.She continues to work to save our home by giving it the beauty of her soul.She continues to shine her light with her life.May we all do the same.
（1）After getting the card，the author 　 　.
A．couldn't understand the quote on it
B．was reminded of all the beauty in the world
C．also wrote a letter and sent a card to his/her friend
D．called his/her friend right away to express his/her thanks
（2）What does the author think would save the world？ 　 　
A．Fighting against difficulties in life.
B．Seeing the natural beauty around us.
C．Filling the world with light and love.
D．Building relationships among people.
（3）Which of the following is true according to the passage？ 　 　
A．The author's friend loves all kinds of animals.
B．The author's friend often shares beautiful things with him/her.
C．The author believed that any beautiful things would save the world.
D．The author received a card with a picture of a hummingbird from his/her friend.

16．（8分） How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library？If so，you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better.It's been years since they were dusty little rooms with books.They have changed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge，meet interesting people，or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book.While libraries still loan out（出借）books，you'll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you're looking for with a cooperative network of area libraries.By such networks，libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles.Once the book you've requested is delivered to the nearest branch （ 分 店 ），they will inform you by e﹣mail，so you can pick it up.
Check out other things.The library is now a multimedia zone（ 多媒体区域 ），loaded with information in many formats（载体形式）.You can borrow movies on DVDs，music on CDs and popular magazines.Some libraries even loan out toys and games.If a popular magazine you want isn't offered and the library keeps a list of such requests，they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join reading groups.Libraries will often hold reading﹣group meetings aimed to various age groups.Perhaps you'd like to learn a language or improve your English，the library may organize a language group you could join.If you have difficulties reading，ask about special reading opportunities.Your library might be able to help you.And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half﹣hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library.If you want to have a business of your own，your local library can become a launch （ 发 起 ） space for it.In library books and computers，you can find information on starting a business.Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce （ 商会会议厅 ） and government agencies，and they will offer printing，faxing and database services you need.

（1）Public libraries can help the readers to 　 　.
A．sell their books on the Internet
B．make a business meeting in their local library
C．get a needed book from a library branch nearby
D．share their books through the use of delivery vehicles
（2）According to Paragraph 3，what things may be checked out from a public library？ 　 　
A．Computer games and cars.
B．Favorite music and arts.
C．Popular magazines and movies.
D．Kid's toys and paintings.
（3）According to Paragraph 4，taking a small kid to a half﹣hour Story Time allows 　 　.
A．the kid to learn a new language
B．the parent to enjoy quiet reading
C．the kid to learn some reading skills
D．the parent to meet their best friends
（4）What is the purpose of the passage？ 　 　
A．To tell us the importance of public libraries.
B．To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C．To share different opinions on operate public libraries.
D．To introduce the improved services of public libraries.

17．（6分） Handwriting Brings Benefits
In a digital age，we almost never write things by hand.However，many studies have shown that this act has many benefits.
New brain research，led by researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology，proves the same：choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.
"When you write your shopping list or lecture notes by hand，you simply remember the content（内容） better afterwards，" said Audrey van der Meer，author of the study.
The study used some equipment to record brain wave （波） activity.The participants （参与者） included 12 young adults and 12 children.This is the first time that children have participated in such a study.Each subject was asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood（风帽）with over 250 electrodes （电极）.The sensors（传感器） in the electrodes are very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain.Each examination took 45 minutes per person.
The results showed that the brain in both young adults and children is much more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard.According to Van der Meer，plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on paper，seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing.These sense experiences build touch between different parts of the brain，opening the brain up for learning.
Van der Meer believes that the outcomes stress the importance of children being challenged to draw and write at an early age，especially at school. "Learning to write by hand is a bit slower process，but it's important for children to go through the tiring phrase of learning to write by hand，" she said.
The hand movements used to form the shapes of letters are beneficial in several ways. "If you use a keyboard，you use the same movement for each letter.Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor（精细动作）skills and senses.It's important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible，" Van der Meer added.For example，you might use a keyboard to write an essay，but you should take notes by hand during a lecture.

（1）What do we know about the study？ 　 　
A．The study involved 250 participants altogether.
B．Typing on a keyboard helps you remember a lot of things.
C．All the participants have to take a 45 minutes' examination.
D．Learning to write by hand is a bit difficult but it is a fast process.
（2）Why does the brain become more active when writing by hand according to Van der Meer？ 　 　
A．Writing by hand is easier on the brain.
B．More senses are made active when writing by hand.
C．Writing by hand requires the same skills and senses.
D．Typing on a keyboard doesn't put the brain in a learning state.
（3）How does Van der Meer think handwriting benefits people？ 　 　
A．It allows people to write better essays.
B．It increases people's interest in learning.
C．It helps people develop fine motor skills.
D．It allows children to become more patient.

四、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共 10 分，每小题 2 分）
18．（10分）Whether it is for a special festival，to express thanks or to just let someone know that you care about them，giving gifts is a common custom.The purpose of giving gifts may be similar，but the tradition varies from country to country.A gift of respect in one place may be considered rude in another.Take a look at three gift﹣giving traditions.
India
If you are invited to someone's home in India，you should bring a small gift，whether it's a box of chocolates or some flowers.Gifts shouldn't be wrapped （包裹） in black or white colors，because they are considered unlucky.
Instead，use bright colors such as green，red or yellow.When giving money for any occasion，it should have an odd number（ 奇数） value.That's believed to bring good luck.Instead of receiving a gift with both hands，Indians generally only use their right hand because left hands are considered unclean.
Japan
For most Japanese，the ritual（ 礼节）of giving presents is more important than the gifts themselves.The correct way is to present or receive gifts with both hands.Every gift should be wrapped.That's because uncovered gifts are considered disrespectful.To show politeness and thanks，those who are receiving the gift may turn it down once or twice before finally accepting it.Gifts should be given in pairs，but four should be avoided just like in China.Lucky numbers also included eight.Eight is said to bring prosperity（兴旺） .
Native America
While it may be common for guests to prepare gifts for hosts，this is different in Native American communities.From weddings to birthday celebrations，guests are the ones who receive gifts.Gifts are usually homemade arts and crafts﹣made by hand to show love，respect and appreciation.

（1）What is a common custom to express thanks or to show your caring about others？　 　
（2）In which country only use their right hands to receive gifts？　 　
（3）Why do gifts should be wrapped in Japan？　 　
（4）What are gifts like in Native America？　 　
（5）What is the passage mainly talking about？　 　

五、文段表达。（共 10 分）从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于 50 词的文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。
19．（10分）假设你是李华，你们学校正在开展社团招新活动。你准备加入学校的一个学生社团并打算邀请交换生 Peter 参加。请用英语写一封电子邮件，向他介绍这个社团的活动内容及活动时间，以及需要他做什么准备。
提示词语 ：invite，fun，improve，skills，interest
提示问题 ： • Which club are you going to join in？
• What activities will you have？
• What do you advise Peter to prepare for it？

Dear Peter，
Our school clubs are looking for new members._____________
If there is anything that I can do，please let me know.
Yours，
Li Hua

20．（10分）某英文网站在开展以"我最敬佩的人"为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华，请用英语写一篇短文投稿。谈谈你最敬佩的人，他 / 她是谁，敬佩他 / 她的原因，以及从他 / 她身上学习到了什么。
提示词语 ：admire，responsibility，careful
提示问题 ： • Who is the person you admire the most？
• Why do you admire him/her？
• What do you learn from him/her？

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2020-2021学年北京市燕山区九年级（上）期末英语试卷
参考答案与试题解析
一、单项填空。（共 6 分，每小题 0.5 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。
1．（.5分）My aunt will come to Beijing this weekend.We'll meet at South Railway Station.（　　）
A．he B．she C．him D．her
【解答】he 他，人称代词主格；she 她，人称代词主格；him 他，人称代词宾格；her 她，人称代词宾格。根据语境"我姑姑这周末会来北京。我们将在南铁路站接____。"可知，接的是姑姑，因此用人称代词宾格her代替"my aunt"做meet的宾语。
故选：D。
2．（.5分）My father is a doctor.He works a hospital.（　　）
A．of B．on C．in D．with
【解答】of……的，表示所属关系，on在……上面，in在……里面，in hospital（生病住院，in a hospital在一家医院，with和，带有，work in a hospital在一家医院工作。
故选：C。
3．（.5分）Linda is 14 years old，but she is than her younger brother.（　　）
A．short B．shorter
C．shortest D．the shortest
【解答】根据than，可知是比较级的标志。shorter更矮，比较级。
故选：B。
4．（.5分）— do you have chemistry class in a lab？
—Twice a month.（　　）
A．How much B．How many C．How often D．How long
【解答】How much多少钱；How many多少，修饰可数名词复数；How often多久，对频度提问；How long多久，对一段时间或长度提问。根据Twice a month"一个月两次"可知，对频度提问用How often。
故选：C。
5．（.5分）— Tom，where did you go last weekend？
—Oh，I to see a movie with my parents.（　　）
A．go B．went C．will go D．have gone
【解答】根据last weekend，可知时态是一般过去时，用动词过去式。
故选：B。
6．（.5分）I go home now，or I will miss the football match.（　　）
A．can B．may C．must D．could
【解答】can能，会；may可能，可以；must必须，一定；could是can的过去式。根据后句意"否则我将错过足球比赛"可知，前句为"我现在必须回家"，要填"必须"，其它选项语意不通。
故选：C。
7．（.5分）— Where do you have lunch when you go to school？
—I usually lunch at school.（　　）
A．have B．had C．am having D．was having
【解答】根据Where do you have lunch when you go to school？你去学校的时候在哪里吃午饭？可知时态是一般现在时，答语也用一般现在时。主语I接动词原形。
故选：A。
8．（.5分） I got home，my mother was cooking in the kitchen.（　　）
A．When B．Because C．If D．Through
【解答】when当……时，because因为，if如果，through通过，结合句意，我到家____，我妈妈正在厨房做饭，判断空格处词义为当……时候。
故选：A。
9．（.5分）Please don't make so much noise.My sister the exam online.（　　）
A．takes B．took C．has taken D．is taking
【解答】根据选项可知本题考查take的正确形式。Please don't make so much noise.请不要大声喧哗。可推出第二句的意思是"我姐姐正在网上考试"；句子为现在进行时态，其构成是：am/is/are+doing。
故选：D。
10．（.5分）It's nice to see you again．We each other since 2014．（　　）
A．won't see B．don't see
C．haven't seen D．didn't see
【解答】答案：C．现在完成时，表示过去发生或已经完成的动作对现在造成的影响或结果．或从过去已经开始，持续到现在的动作或状态．根据It's nice to see you again．很高兴再次见到你．可知是说现在见到了．根据since 2014，可知从过去已经开始，持续到现在的状态．应该用现在完成时态．现在完成时态的构成：助动词have/has+过去分词，否定式为：助动词have/has+not+过去分词．根据主语we，所以应该用haven't seen，
故选：C．
11．（.5分）A new subway station near my home next year.（　　）
A．completes B．is completed
C．will complete D．will be completed
【解答】根据"next year"可知，句子要用一般将来时，而"a new subway station"是动作的承受者，用被动语态，一般将来时的被动结构是"will be+过去分词"。
故选：D。
12．（.5分）— Do you know ？
—On January 29.（　　）
A．when we had winter holiday
B．when we will have winter holiday
C．when did we have winter holiday
D．when will we have winter holiday
【解答】结合句意，判断问句是询问什么时候过暑假，判断时态用一般将来时，谓语动词用will+动词原形，从句中常用陈述语序，主语在谓语动词之前。
故选：B。
二、完形填空。（共 8 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。
13．（8分）After school on Friday，I waited at the school gate to walk home with Jemma as usual.Then I saw her talking and laughing happily with some other girls.She glanced （ 瞥了一眼） at me and left me alone there.I knew right then that I had（1）　A　my best friend.
After dinner Mom asked， "Is Jemma coming by tomorrow？" I shrugged（ 耸 肩 ） and said nothing.The next morning，Mom asked， "Today is（2）　C　，what are you and Jemma going to do？" I shrugged again. "How is Jemma？" Mom took a look at me.Then she said， "Will you take these magazines to Grandma，please？" As I walked down the street，a new girl in the neighborhood came towards me，smiling.But I just went（3）　D　her.Grandma welcomed me at the door with a warm hug.
Sitting on the sofa，I noticed a （an）（4）　 　of kids in old﹣fashioned clothes on the table.Grandma（5）　D　at a girl with short fair hair. "That's Beth Lambert，" she said， "My best friend.Until a week before we took this photo." I was surprised at that. "Beth and I were best friends in school.We did everything together.Then one day，she made new friends and said she didn't want to hang out with me anymore.Nothing（6）　A　more than that." I didn't say anything.I couldn't.I knew I'd start crying if I opened my mouth.
Grandma hugged me again. "Simone，sometimes friends grow（7）　 　.It might happen to anyone，"she continued. "Then，see him？" Grandma's finger moved to a boy with glasses in the photo. "He lived near me.When I was walking home by myself and I said 'hello' to him.And we became friends."
"So if we want to start a new friendship，" she smiled. "One （8）　C　is all it took."
As I was heading home，that new girl appeared again.I went towards her and spoke， "Hello."

（1）A．lost
B．make
C．hurt
D．forgotten
（2）A．Monday
B．Friday
C．Saturday
D．Sunday
（3）A．to
B．for
C．against
D．past
（4）A．card
B．photo
C．poster
D．advertisement
（5）A．shouted
B．smiled
C．carried
D．pointed
（6）A．hurt
B．encouraged
C．moved
D．helped
（7）A．old
B．separate
C．strong
D．close
（8）A．hug
B．smile
C．word
D．question
【解答】（1）A 动词辨析。A丢失；B制作；C受伤；D忘记。根据"She glanced （ 瞥了一眼） at me and left me alone there."可知，作者的好朋友将她一个人留在那里。由此可知，作者感到被冷落，所以她觉得她失去了好朋友。句意：我当时就知道我失去了我最好的朋友。故选A。
（2）C 名词辨析。A星期一；B星期五；C星期六；D星期天。根据"After school on Friday"可知，今天是星期五，所以"The next morning"指的是星期六。句意：今天是星期六，你和杰玛打算做什么？故选C。
（3）D 介词辨析。A到，B为，C反对，D过去，根据As I walked down the street，a new girl in the neighborhood came towards me，smiling.But I just went（3）her.可知，当作者走在街上时，附近一个新来的女孩微笑着向她走来。But表示转折，由此推知，作者没有回应，只是从她身边经过。go past为固定搭配，意为"经过"。句意：但我只是她身边经过。故选D。
（4）B 名词辨析。A卡片；B照片；C海报；D广告。根据下文"Until a week before we took this photo﹣"可知，此处表示"一张照片"。句意：坐在沙发上，我注意到桌子上有一张穿着老式衣服的孩子们的照片。故选B。
（5）D 动词辨析。A呼喊；B微笑；C携带；D指向。结合上文内容可推知，此处表示"奶奶指着照片上的女孩说﹣point at为固定搭配，意为"指向"。句意：奶奶指着一个金发短发的女孩说："那是贝丝，兰伯特。"故选D。
（6）A 动词辨析。A受伤；B鼓励；C移动；D帮助。根据Then one day，she made new friends and said she didn't want to hang out with me anymore.可知，贝丝，兰伯特交了新朋友，并对奶奶说不想再和她在一起了。由此可知，奶奶很受伤。句意：没有什么比这伤人的了。故选A。
（7）B 形容词辨析。A年迈的；B单独的；C强壮的；D亲密的。根据上文内容可知，奶奶与好朋友贝丝。兰怕特分开了。句意：有时候朋友会分开。故选B。
（8）C 名词辨析。A拥抱；B微笑；C话语；D问题。根据When I was walking home by myself and I said 'hello' to him.And we became friends."可知，当奶奶一个人走回家的时候，她向家住附近的男孩问好，然后他们成为了朋友。由此可知，奶奶想告知作者，结交新朋友只需要一句话。句意：所以，如果我们想开始新的友谊，只需要一句话。故选C。
三、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）
14．（6分）
The 8th Inter﹣School Musical Show!
The school is hosting the 8th Inter﹣School Musical Show for Grades 9—11 on December 19 at Harrington Center，Bank Road at 9 am.
All students are welcome to try out for the show at the audition （ 试演 ），which will be held on December 8 at 9 am in the school's Central Hall.
For further details，please contact Mr.Black，the secretary of the Music Club.
North Hill Field Day!
Grades 7—9：9：30 —11：30 am
Grades 10—12：1：40 —3：40 pm
Dear parents，
On Friday，December 11，we will be holding our North Hill Field Day.It will be a day of laughs and lots of fun.Be sure to tell your children to bring cameras and take pictures.
The purpose of the day is for our school to get together for an enjoyable two﹣hour activity.There won't be any competitions among the students.The real reward will be happiness and the feeling of participation （ 参与 ）.
（1）Where should you go if you want to try out for the show at the audition？ 　D　
A．North Hill.
B．Harrington Center.
C．The Music Club.
D．The school's Central Hall.
（2）North Hill Field Day will be held on 　C　.
A．December 8
B．December 9
C．December 11
D．December 19
（3）What should students take with them to take part in North Hill Field Day？ 　A　
A．Cameras.
B．Sunglasses.
C．Notebooks.
D．Lunches.

【解答】细节理解题。
（1）D.根据All students are welcome to try out for the show at the audition（试演 ），which will be held on December 8 at 9 am in the school's Central Hall.可知，所有学生参加12月8日上午9点在学校中央大厅举行的海选。故答案为D。
（2）C.根据On Friday，December 11，we will be holding our North Hill Field Day.12月11日，星期五，我们将举行我们的北山郊游日。这将是充满欢笑和乐趣的一天。可知，答案为C。
（3）A.根据Be sure to tell your children to bring cameras and take pictures.可知，一定要告诉你的孩子带着相机拍照。故答案为A。
15．（6分） Finding Beauty Within
A dear friend sent me a letter and handmade card in the mail today.On the outside of the card was a cutout picture of a hummingbird in mid﹣flight.With its wings，it flw deep into a flower.Below it was a quote （ 引 述 ） by Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky： "The world will be saved by beauty." I smiled with both my face and heart when I saw it.
Looking at it reminded me of all the beauty in this world.I thought about the beautiful green forested mountains of my home.I thought of the flelds of summer wild flowers blessing the world with their colors.I thought of the blue oceans that stretched from horizon （ 地 平 线 ） to horizon.I thought of the sunsets in the desert with their deep，rich reds and glorious （ 灿 烂 的 ） golds.I thought of all kinds of animals：green hummingbirds，white polar bears，red birds and gray wolves.I thought of the silver moon smiling down from the sky surrounded by a sea of stars.
Yet，I knew that it wasn't the beauty of any of those things that would save the world.It was instead the beauty of human souls（内心 ，心灵）filled with light and love.It was these souls so full of love for each other and for this world that would save our planet.It was this love working through people that would make this world truly beautiful.
My friend who sent me the card is one of these people.She，her husband and her family are going through so many struggles right now.Still，she continues to share her love and make this world a better place every single day.She continues to work to save our home by giving it the beauty of her soul.She continues to shine her light with her life.May we all do the same.
（1）After getting the card，the author 　 　.
A．couldn't understand the quote on it
B．was reminded of all the beauty in the world
C．also wrote a letter and sent a card to his/her friend
D．called his/her friend right away to express his/her thanks
（2）What does the author think would save the world？ 　C　
A．Fighting against difficulties in life.
B．Seeing the natural beauty around us.
C．Filling the world with light and love.
D．Building relationships among people.
（3）Which of the following is true according to the passage？ 　D　
A．The author's friend loves all kinds of animals.
B．The author's friend often shares beautiful things with him/her.
C．The author believed that any beautiful things would save the world.
D．The author received a card with a picture of a hummingbird from his/her friend.

【解答】（1）B.细节理解题。根据"Looking at it reminded me of all he beauty in this world.看着它让我想起了这个世界上所有的美好"可知，收到朋友寄来的贺卡后，作者想到了世界上许多美好的事情。故选B。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据"It was instead the beauty of human souls filed with light and love.取而代之的是光明和爱的人类灵魂之美"可知，作者认为充满光明和爱的人类灵魂之美才是能够拯救世界的东西。故选C。
（3）D.理解判断题。根据A dear friend sent me a letter and handmade card in the mail today.On the outside of the card was a cutout picture of a hummingbird in mid﹣flight.一位朋友寄给我一封信和手工制作的卡片。卡片的外面是一只飞行中的蜂鸟的剪纸。可知，作者从他的朋友那里收到一张卡片，上面有一只蜂鸟的照片。故选D。
16．（8分） How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library？If so，you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better.It's been years since they were dusty little rooms with books.They have changed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge，meet interesting people，or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book.While libraries still loan out（出借）books，you'll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you're looking for with a cooperative network of area libraries.By such networks，libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles.Once the book you've requested is delivered to the nearest branch （ 分 店 ），they will inform you by e﹣mail，so you can pick it up.
Check out other things.The library is now a multimedia zone（ 多媒体区域 ），loaded with information in many formats（载体形式）.You can borrow movies on DVDs，music on CDs and popular magazines.Some libraries even loan out toys and games.If a popular magazine you want isn't offered and the library keeps a list of such requests，they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join reading groups.Libraries will often hold reading﹣group meetings aimed to various age groups.Perhaps you'd like to learn a language or improve your English，the library may organize a language group you could join.If you have difficulties reading，ask about special reading opportunities.Your library might be able to help you.And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half﹣hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library.If you want to have a business of your own，your local library can become a launch （ 发 起 ） space for it.In library books and computers，you can find information on starting a business.Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce （ 商会会议厅 ） and government agencies，and they will offer printing，faxing and database services you need.

（1）Public libraries can help the readers to 　C　.
A．sell their books on the Internet
B．make a business meeting in their local library
C．get a needed book from a library branch nearby
D．share their books through the use of delivery vehicles
（2）According to Paragraph 3，what things may be checked out from a public library？ 　C　
A．Computer games and cars.
B．Favorite music and arts.
C．Popular magazines and movies.
D．Kid's toys and paintings.
（3）According to Paragraph 4，taking a small kid to a half﹣hour Story Time allows 　 　.
A．the kid to learn a new language
B．the parent to enjoy quiet reading
C．the kid to learn some reading skills
D．the parent to meet their best friends
（4）What is the purpose of the passage？ 　D　
A．To tell us the importance of public libraries.
B．To encourage people to work in public libraries.
C．To share different opinions on operate public libraries.
D．To introduce the improved services of public libraries.

【解答】（1）C．细节理解题。根据第二段Via such networks，libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles.Once the book you've requested is delivered to the nearest branch，they will inform you by e﹣mail，so you can pick it up.通过这样的网络，图书馆通过运载车辆的使用彼此分享图书。一旦你要的书送到最近的书店，他们会通过电子邮件通知你，你就可以去取了。可知，合作网络连接的公共图书馆通过向附近的图书馆分支机构发送所需的书籍，使读者受益，故选C。
（2）C．细节理解题。根据第三段You can borrow movies on DVDs，music on CDs，and popular magazines.Some libraries even loan out toys and games.你可以借DVD电影、CD音乐和流行杂志。一些图书馆甚至借出玩具和游戏。可知，从公共图书馆可以外借DVD电影、CD音乐、流行杂志、玩具和游戏等物品，故选C。
（3）B．细节理解题。根据第四段And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half﹣hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.你可能会发现带着你的孩子去半个小时的"故事时间"是一种放松，那时你安静地坐在角落里看一本好书。可知，带孩子去半小时的"故事时间"，可以让父母享受安静的阅读，故选B。
（4）D．写作目的题。根据文章标题How to Use a Modern Public Library.如何使用一个现代公共图书馆；和第一段you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better.They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people，or find out how to start a business.你可能会惊讶地发现图书馆已经变得更好了。他们已经把自己变成了一个地方，在那里你可以发展你对知识的热爱，遇见有趣的人，或者发现如何创业。再结合几个小标题：Check out a book（借一本书）；Check out other items（借其他物品）；Join targeted reading groups（加入有针对性的阅读小组）；Start a business using the help of your local library（在当地图书馆的帮助下创业）。可知，本文主要介绍了在经过改善后的图书馆里，人们可以做些什么，即：经过改善后的图书馆可以给人们提供什么服务，故选D。
17．（6分） Handwriting Brings Benefits
In a digital age，we almost never write things by hand.However，many studies have shown that this act has many benefits.
New brain research，led by researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology，proves the same：choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.
"When you write your shopping list or lecture notes by hand，you simply remember the content（内容） better afterwards，" said Audrey van der Meer，author of the study.
The study used some equipment to record brain wave （波） activity.The participants （参与者） included 12 young adults and 12 children.This is the first time that children have participated in such a study.Each subject was asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood（风帽）with over 250 electrodes （电极）.The sensors（传感器） in the electrodes are very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain.Each examination took 45 minutes per person.
The results showed that the brain in both young adults and children is much more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard.According to Van der Meer，plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on paper，seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing.These sense experiences build touch between different parts of the brain，opening the brain up for learning.
Van der Meer believes that the outcomes stress the importance of children being challenged to draw and write at an early age，especially at school. "Learning to write by hand is a bit slower process，but it's important for children to go through the tiring phrase of learning to write by hand，" she said.
The hand movements used to form the shapes of letters are beneficial in several ways. "If you use a keyboard，you use the same movement for each letter.Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor（精细动作）skills and senses.It's important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible，" Van der Meer added.For example，you might use a keyboard to write an essay，but you should take notes by hand during a lecture.

（1）What do we know about the study？ 　C　
A．The study involved 250 participants altogether.
B．Typing on a keyboard helps you remember a lot of things.
C．All the participants have to take a 45 minutes' examination.
D．Learning to write by hand is a bit difficult but it is a fast process.
（2）Why does the brain become more active when writing by hand according to Van der Meer？ 　 　
A．Writing by hand is easier on the brain.
B．More senses are made active when writing by hand.
C．Writing by hand requires the same skills and senses.
D．Typing on a keyboard doesn't put the brain in a learning state.
（3）How does Van der Meer think handwriting benefits people？ 　C　
A．It allows people to write better essays.
B．It increases people's interest in learning.
C．It helps people develop fine motor skills.
D．It allows children to become more patient.

【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据Each examination took 45 minutes per person.可知所有参与者必须参加45分钟的考试。故答案为C。
（2）B.理解判断题。根据plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on paper，seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing.当你用笔在纸上写字、看到书写的字母、听到书写时发出的声音时，很多感官都会被激活。可知原因是当用手写字时，更多的感觉变得活跃起来。故答案为B。
（3）C.理解判断题。根据Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor（精细动作 ）skills and senses.可知原因是手写需要你精细的运动技能和感官的控制。也就是它可以帮助人们发展精细运动技能。故答案为C。
四、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共 10 分，每小题 2 分）
18．（10分）Whether it is for a special festival，to express thanks or to just let someone know that you care about them，giving gifts is a common custom.The purpose of giving gifts may be similar，but the tradition varies from country to country.A gift of respect in one place may be considered rude in another.Take a look at three gift﹣giving traditions.
India
If you are invited to someone's home in India，you should bring a small gift，whether it's a box of chocolates or some flowers.Gifts shouldn't be wrapped （包裹） in black or white colors，because they are considered unlucky.
Instead，use bright colors such as green，red or yellow.When giving money for any occasion，it should have an odd number（ 奇数） value.That's believed to bring good luck.Instead of receiving a gift with both hands，Indians generally only use their right hand because left hands are considered unclean.
Japan
For most Japanese，the ritual（ 礼节）of giving presents is more important than the gifts themselves.The correct way is to present or receive gifts with both hands.Every gift should be wrapped.That's because uncovered gifts are considered disrespectful.To show politeness and thanks，those who are receiving the gift may turn it down once or twice before finally accepting it.Gifts should be given in pairs，but four should be avoided just like in China.Lucky numbers also included eight.Eight is said to bring prosperity（兴旺） .
Native America
While it may be common for guests to prepare gifts for hosts，this is different in Native American communities.From weddings to birthday celebrations，guests are the ones who receive gifts.Gifts are usually homemade arts and crafts﹣made by hand to show love，respect and appreciation.

（1）What is a common custom to express thanks or to show your caring about others？　Giving gifts.　
（2）In which country only use their right hands to receive gifts？　In India.　
（3）Why do gifts should be wrapped in Japan？　Because uncovered gifts are considered disrespectful.　
（4）What are gifts like in Native America？　They are usually homemade arts and crafts﹣made by hand.　
（5）What is the passage mainly talking about？　It's about gift﹣giving customs in different countries.　

【解答】（1）Giving gifts.细节理解题。根据"Whether it is for a special festival，to express thanks or to just let someone know that you care about them，giving gifts is a common custom.无论是为了一个特殊的节日，还是为了表达谢意，或者只是为了让别人知道你关心他们，送礼物是一种普遍的习俗。"可知表达感谢或关心他人的常见习俗是给礼物。故答案为Giving gifts.
（2）In India.细节理解题。根据" India：Instead of receiving a gift with both hands，Indians generally only use their right hand because left hands are considered unclean.印度人通常只用右手，而不是用双手接受礼物，因为左手被认为是不干净的。"可知在印度接受礼物时只用右手。故答案为In India.
（3）Because uncovered gifts are considered disrespectful.细节理解题。根据"That's because uncovered gifts are considered disrespectful.这是因为没有包装的礼物被认为是不礼貌的。"可知因为裸露的礼物被认为是失礼的。故答案为Because uncovered gifts are considered disrespectful.
（4）They are usually homemade arts and crafts﹣made by hand.细节理解题。根据"Gifts are usually homemade arts and crafts﹣made by hand to show love，respect and appreciation.礼物通常是自制的艺术品和手工艺品——用手制作来表达爱、尊重和感激。"可知它们通常是手工制作的艺术品和手工艺品。故答案为They are usually homemade arts and crafts﹣made by hand.
（5）It's about gift﹣giving customs in different countries.主旨归纳题。根据"The purpose of giving gifts may be similar，but the tradition varies from country to country.送礼的目的可能相似，但各国的传统不同。"可知这是关于不同国家送礼习俗的。故答案为It's about gift﹣giving customs in different countries.
五、文段表达。（共 10 分）从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于 50 词的文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。
19．（10分）假设你是李华，你们学校正在开展社团招新活动。你准备加入学校的一个学生社团并打算邀请交换生 Peter 参加。请用英语写一封电子邮件，向他介绍这个社团的活动内容及活动时间，以及需要他做什么准备。
提示词语 ：invite，fun，improve，skills，interest
提示问题 ： • Which club are you going to join in？
• What activities will you have？
• What do you advise Peter to prepare for it？

Dear Peter，
Our school clubs are looking for new members._____________
If there is anything that I can do，please let me know.
Yours，
Li Hua

【解答】Our school clubs are looking for new members.I want to join the Peking Opera club.And I am writing to invite you to take part in the same club.（想加入哪个俱乐部）
In the club，we can not only get some useful information about the Peking opera，but also get close to the traditional Chinese culture，which can benefit us a lot.【高分句型一】（有什么活动）
There are some suggestions for you to prepare for it.First of all，remember the recruitment time.What's more，don't forget to bring a camera with you，which can record some special shows.Last but not least，it's a golden chance for you to come up with some questions that you are willing to learn about.（要准备什么）
If there is anything that I can do，please let me know.【高分句型二】
20．（10分）某英文网站在开展以"我最敬佩的人"为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华，请用英语写一篇短文投稿。谈谈你最敬佩的人，他 / 她是谁，敬佩他 / 她的原因，以及从他 / 她身上学习到了什么。
提示词语 ：admire，responsibility，careful
提示问题 ： • Who is the person you admire the most？
• Why do you admire him/her？
• What do you learn from him/her？

_______________________
【解答】My mother is my role model.I admire her very much.（我的榜样是谁） She is responsibility and careful.Every day she gets up very early and goes to bed late.She is not only busy with her work but also takes good care of our family. 【高分句型一】What's more，she is very helpful to others，when people around her have some difficulties，she's always ready to help them to solve the problems.All the people like her.I'm lucky to have such a good mother.【高分句型二】（为什么是我的榜样） I love her and I will learn from her.Shemakes meknow the importance of diligence.I will work hard and try my best to help others.（我学到了什么）