河南省南阳十七中2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末英语试卷(含答案)

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2022-2023学年河南省南阳十七中九年级（上）期末英语试卷
一、听力理解（20小题，每小题1分，共20分）第一节听下面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答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。每段对话读两遍。
1．（1分）How long will the man keep the magazines？
A.For two weeks.
B.For three weeks.
C.For four weeks.
2．（1分）What is the boy weak in？
A.English .gramma.
B.English spelling.
C.Spoken English.
3．（1分）What's the matter with Peter？
A.He lost his dog.
B.He missed the bus to the Summer.
C.He did badly in the English exam.
4．（1分）Why can nothing live on the moon ？
A.Because the moon is too bright.
B.Because there is no air or water on the moon.
C.Because no one has traveled there.
5．（1分）Where are the two speakers ？
A.At a book shop.
B.At a post office.
C.At a theater.
第二节听下面几段对话或独白。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答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。每段对话或独白读两遍。
6．（2分）听对话，回答问题。
（1）Who are the two speakers？
A.Families.
B.Friends.
C.Neighbours.
（2）Why didn't the man agree to have lunch with the woman？
A.He has promised to have lunch with his parents.
B.He is flying home this morning.
C.She lives too far away.
7．（2分）听对话，回答问题。
（1）Why did Rose go to the school library？
A.To borrow CDs on population.
B.To find information on the Internet for her talk.
C.To look up new words in the dictionary.
（2）When is Rose going to give a talk？
A.Next Sunday.
B.Next Wednesday.
C.Next Monday.
8．（3分）听对话，回答问题。
（1）How many floors does Caroline's dream house have？
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
（2）What's the color of Caroline's dream house？
A.Red and white.
B.White and yellow.
C.Green and yellow.
（3）What fruit does Caroline like best？
A.Bananas.
B.Apples.
C.Oranges.
9．（3分）听对话，回答问题。
（1）How does Jane usually study English？
A.By doing exercises.
B.By reviewing a notebook.
C.By listening to the teacher carefully.
（2）Why does Jane hardly speak English？
A.Because she has nobody to speak with.
B.Because she can hardly say a complete sentence.
C.Because she's afraid of being laughed at.
（3）What does the boy think is very helpful？
A.Doing more practice.
B.Taking notes.
C.Pronouncing correctly .
第三节听下面一篇短文。按照你所听内容的先后顺序将下列图片排序，并将其标号填写在题号后的横线上。短文读两遍。
10．（5分）
（1）　 　（2）　 　（3）　 　（4）　 　（5）　 　
阅读下面几篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题.
11．（10分）Recently，some Internet buzzwords （流行语） are popular.Many of them are taken from pinyin abbreviations（缩写） and they have been spreading through the Internet.This leads to hot discussion while catching the eyes of the younger ages.
Yes—using buzzwords is a good way of expression
These abbreviations are commonly used as a form and habit of expression，which the younger ages feel it's the best way to express their truest feelings and describe their characters and behaviors.In some ways，the use of abbreviations makes our conversations humorous.It will give something different to make our life colorful.
No—buzzwords have many disadvantages
These buzzwords should not be highly praised.To begin with，having been cut down to only a few letters，they may cause lots of misunderstandings.This may make people feel puzzled or embarrassed（局促不安的） sometimes.At the same time，there will appear some new conditions in which not only formal language but also people's words and actions start to be influenced by buzzwords.Furthermore，in terms of languages，the disadvantage in the means of expression can be connected to the decline（衰落） of a language，which is not good for the continuing growth of a nation's culture.
In fact，the wide use of the buzzwords bring us both good and bad effects to our life.Whether they are good for us or not depends on how to use and treat it.Only by keeping a proper way towards these buzzwords can we teens make real contributions to the spread of correct expressions.

（1）How does the writer start the text？ 　 　
A.By telling a story.
B.By giving an example.
C.By asking a question.
D.By giving a fact.
（2）Why do some young people use the abbreviations？ 　 　
A.To create a colorful world.
B.To make them different from others.
C.To express their truest feelings.
D.To make others puzzled and embarrassed.
（3）Which of the following might be the opinion of the " No" side？ 　 　
A.We may misunderstand each other when using buzzwords.
B.We should speak highly of the buzzwords.
C.The buzzwords seldom influence people's words and actions.
D.The buzzwords can make the growth of a nation's culture better.
（4）What can we know about the writer's idea？ 　 　
A.The spread of buzzwords makes the appearance of a new language.
B.People should treat the buzzwords properly.
C.Young people should open their minds to accept new things.
D.People should make correct expressions instead of popular expressions.
（5）What is the text mainly about？ 　 　
A.The expressions of buzzwords.
B.The growth of our country's culture.
C.The opinions on buzzwords.
D.The importance of buzzwords.
12．（10分）There is an unstaffed（未配备员工的），24﹣hour smart bookstore in Guiyang，the capital of Guizhou Province.It belongs to the Xinhua Bookstore，and in addition to selling books，it also serves as a library of sorts.Customers are encouraged to stay and read as long as they want，although they can't take anything home，unless it's paid.
The bookstore has nearly 10，000 books on a lot of topics that fit all ages.There's a children's activities area near the entrance，which is separated from the reading area.Since the store opened on April 23，it has received hundreds of customers a day.Most are nearby people who are attracted by its convenience and quiet environment.
Chen Wentao，a 28﹣year﹣old young adult，said that he has developed a new reading habit as a result of visiting the store. "Here，I have no concerns.I am free to pick up a book and lost myself in it.Reading brings me a sense of peace in this fast﹣paced life，" he said.
A number of retirees（退休者） have also been enjoying the store. "I usually come to the bookstore to relax after I finish exercising in the afternoon.It only takes me a few minutes to walk here.It is really good for the elderly.We can learn new things，get exposed to the new technologies and keep up with the rapidly changing world，" Luo Yinfeng said.
Wei Jingran，Xinhua Bookstore's operating director in Guizhou，says that the aim of social benefits is behind the store's creation.He sees the store as a means of providing a convenient service to people. "Next，we will focus on opening unstaffed bookstores by making them into new local landmarks and popularizing them on the Internet，" Wei said.

（1）What can we know about the bookstore？ 　 　
A.It has few workers staying in it.
B.It has been very popular since it was opened.
C.It is open to all ages except the elders.
D.The books are free to take home.
（2）What does the underlined phrase "get exposed to" probably mean in Chinese？ 　 　
A.研究
B.推广
C.接触
D.讨论
（3）How might Chen Wentao think of the bookstore？ 　 　
A.Awful.
B.Helpless.
C.Common.
D.Satisfied
（4）What's the purpose of building the bookstore？ 　 　
A.To spread the new technology.
B.To call on people to read more books.
C.To provide the public good service.
D.To attract more tourists to visit Guiyang.
（5）What is the passage mainly about？ 　 　
A.How to run a bookstore on line.
B.The introduction of the special bookstore.
C.The popularity of the new technology.
D.Why to build a new bookstore.
13．（10分）We use our hands to communicate in many ways .The thumbs （拇指） up sign means approval （赞成）.People cross their fingers to wish for luck .Many people make an O with their thumb and the second finger to show that everything is OK .
Police officers wave （挥手） traffic on or hold their hands up to direct drivers to stop.In classrooms ，children often raise their hands to speak in class .At concerts and large events ，people clap （拍） their hands to express their love for a performance .People who are deaf ，not able to hear ，communicate through a system of sign language .Each of these sign languages has been developed to facilitate the communication and education of people who are deaf .That's to say ，it's much easier and more convenient to communicate with deaf people by using them .
Just as people study spoken languages ，sign language becomes popular and more and more people want to learn something about it in their free time .Each year ，thousands of people learn sign language so they can more easily communicate with friends or family members who are deaf .Many companies are looking for workers who can communicate through sign language .Sign language is growing in use every day .

（1）Which of the following gestures are mentioned in Paragraph 1？ 　 　

A.①②③
B.①②④
C.①③④
D.②③④
（2）What is Paragraph 2 mainly about ？ 　 　
A.Drivers must use hand signs to show when they will turn or stop.
B.People have to know sign language to safely ride a bicycle.
C.People use different sign languages in many different situations.
D.Spoken languages are quite important for people to express their feelings .
（3）What does the underlined word " facilitate " mean in Chinese ？ 　 　
A.使复杂
B.使创新
C.使具体
D.使便利
（4）What would the author most likely agree with ？ 　 　
A.The hand signs have the same meaning in different places.
B.Workers who can communicate in sign language can get higher pay than those who.
C.Deaf people have little difficulty in communicating with others when using sign language.
D.An increasing number of people are learning sign language for many reason.
（5）What's the purpose of this passage ？ 　 　
A.To teach the readers how to use sign language.
B.To tell the readers about ways people communicate with their hands.
C.To teach the readers about languages used across the world.
D.To make the readers laugh with an interesting story.
14．（10分）根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出填入文中 空缺的最佳选项。使文章意思通顺，内容完整选择正确答案。
Everybody gets angry sometimes.What makes you angry？ （1）　 　 You might get angry when your parents will not let you do something.Or maybe you get angry when kids at school laugh at you.
Anger can fill your body with energy.You might feel like using that energy to hit someone，yell at someone，or break something.（2）　 　 And that will not help at all.
When you get angry，try to calm down right away. （3）　 　 If you can calm down，it is easier to stop yourself from doing something that could get you into trouble.
When someone makes you angry，tell the person how you are feeling and why.For example，you might say， "I am angry because you are making fun of me and it hurts my feelings." Remember not to shout to others.
（4）　 　 You could run around your backyard or the playground.Some people go for a bike ride or do jumping jacks.Being active helps to get rid of the energy you feel when you are angry.
Talking about your feelings helps，too.Tell a parent or a friend about what happened and how you are feeling. （5）　 　
Doing something fun can help get rid of anger.You might play your favourite song and sing along.Some people play video games or watch a funny movie.Find out what works best for you.

A.People can get angry for many different reasons.
B.You can ask for a hug to help you feel better.
C.Doing these things can get you into trouble.
D.Doing something active can help you feel less angry.
E.Some people count to 10 or take a few deep breaths.
三．完形填空。（15小题，每题1分，共15分）通读短文，掌握大意，从A.B.C.D. 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案，
15．（15分）Do you want to help save the earth ？You can ，and it doesn't have to be difficult .Doing（1）　 　 things every day can really help.
Do you recycle ？Recycling helps save earth's resources （资源）.Setting aside paper takes only a few seconds ，but it can save many（2）　 　.Many bottles can be sold for five cents or more when you（3）　 　them to the store.Once the paper and bottles are recycled ，they can be used（4）　 　.
Can you bring your lunch in a paper bag ？Every bag you use a second time doesn't（5）　 　you more money .Do you know that you can clean most of the things with water ，vinegar （醋），and baking soda ？Baking soda and vinegar are not（6）　 　，and they can clean floors and other big surfaces .
Water is a （7）　 　resource .When you brush your teeth ，don't leave the water（8）　 　and just turn it off .You can also reduce electricity you use by turning off the lights（9）　 　 you leave a room .
Be loyal （忠诚的） to your local farmers' markets .Many fruits and vegetables （10）　 　far away .They may travel on ships and trucks（11）　 　weeks to get to where you live .Farmers who sell their goods at the local places don't have to travel so far to（12）　 　you food .So buying from local（13）　 　markets will save a lot of gas and oil .
Cleaning up（14）　 　town on Earth Day is a great way to become active in your community .Most towns clean liter from parks ，roads ，and the banks of rivers on Earth Day .Next April ，just join in !
Going green is as（15）　 　as taking a walk and enjoying the outdoors .Every small act can make a difference to the world !

（1）A.same
B.special
C.small
D.great
（2）A.flowers
B.trees
C.rivers
D.stones
（3）A.connect
B .lend
C.return
D.pass
（4）A.again
B.ever
C.instead.
D.together
（5）A.pay
B.cost
C.take
D.spend
（6）A.useful
B.cheap
C.harmful
D.similar.
（7）A.modern
B.national.
C.free
D.natural
（8）A.running
B.stopping
C.shaking
D.hiding
（9）A.although
B.unless
C.since
D.when
（10）A.grew
B.are grown
C.is growing
D.will grow
（11）A.for
B.on
C.about
D.by
（12）A.show
B.serve
C.bring
D.borrow
（13）A.farmer
B.farmers
C.farmers'
D.farmer's
（14）A.you
B.your
C.yours
D.yourself
（15）A.tidy
B.soft
C.early
D.easy
四、语篇填空（15小题，每题1分，共15分） 第一节．通读短文，掌握大意，从方框中 选出适当的词并用其正确形式填空，每空限填一词，每词限用一次。
16．（10分）
danger hurt for important friendly often you influence so skirt
Asher Jay has a great sense of creativity，and she also cares about our planet.She thinks that we have only a planet，（1）　 　 we must learn to take good care of it.She wants people to realize the （2）　 　 of protecting our planet.
She's a fashion designer，a person who designs clothes.She's also an artist，writer，and environmental activist.Asher wants us all to take responsibilities（3）　 　 protecting the environment and animals.In fashion，she created cotton shirts，dresses，and（4）　 　.She feels that wearing cotton clothes is very comfortable.What's more，it is very environmentally（5）　 　.Her designing inspiration is （6）　 　 by the bright oranges and greens of coral reefs.Sadly，these coral reefs are in （7）　 　.She said that she is very sad every time she sees something that（8）　 　 animals.
For Asher，fashion is more than an effort to fit in with a crowd.Now，people（9）　 　 see someone wearing fur.Some people think fur is a fashion statement.Asher believes the clothes you wear can tell people a message you care about and（10）　 　 own style.She also believes that a good designer must be responsible for the environment.
Word Bank
inspiration灵感
coral reef 珊瑚礁
第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。（一空一词，共5分）
17．（5分）Recently，a news reported that one special kind of white rhino from Africa just passed away.There're only two left now.It is the fourth time to learn the news like this.And not the last time possibly.What（1）　 　 great pity!The tragedy is caused by the damaged environment.It is the activities of human beings that lead（2）　 　 this painful result.Because we have done so much bad things to pollute the environment and make the wildlife have no place to live .In order to make up our faults and save the animals and plants，the government should take more actions.In fact， （3）　 　 is everyone's duty to protect the wild animals.The friendship between animals and human beings should（4）　 　known by all people.We can do some simple things like not killing them . （5）　 　 all people can do something for animals，the balance between human beings and animals will be better.
五、补全对话（5小题，每题2分， 共10分）
18．（10分）A： Oh， Pete， it's the maths test tomorrow! （1）　 　．
B： Don't worry， you will be fine! You got a good result in your last test．
A： Yes， but this is more difficult． （2）　 　． Maybe I won't go to school tomorrow． I will stay in bed all day．
B： That will not help you．
A： You're right． （3）　 　？
B： Look， why don't we study for the test together？ We can look at the maths together． You will find it's not so difficult．
A： Oh， thanks， Pete． （4）　 　？
B： I listen to the teacher carefully and take notes as well． After class， I always do lots of exercises．
A： No wonder you always get high scores． （5）　 　．
B： That's great． I believe you can do better．
六．作文（20分）
19．（20分）难忘的初中三年上学期生活即将结束，同学们将踏入新的学期。根据以下要点和要求用英语写一篇短文，介绍一下你的新学期计划。
要点：
（1）你的新学期计划是什么；
（2）你打算怎样做。
要求：
（1）文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；
（2）词数100左右。

2022-2023学年河南省南阳十七中九年级（上）期末英语试卷
（参考答案与详解）
一、听力理解
略
阅读下面几篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题.
11．（10分）Recently，some Internet buzzwords （流行语） are popular.Many of them are taken from pinyin abbreviations（缩写） and they have been spreading through the Internet.This leads to hot discussion while catching the eyes of the younger ages.
Yes—using buzzwords is a good way of expression
These abbreviations are commonly used as a form and habit of expression，which the younger ages feel it's the best way to express their truest feelings and describe their characters and behaviors.In some ways，the use of abbreviations makes our conversations humorous.It will give something different to make our life colorful.
No—buzzwords have many disadvantages
These buzzwords should not be highly praised.To begin with，having been cut down to only a few letters，they may cause lots of misunderstandings.This may make people feel puzzled or embarrassed（局促不安的） sometimes.At the same time，there will appear some new conditions in which not only formal language but also people's words and actions start to be influenced by buzzwords.Furthermore，in terms of languages，the disadvantage in the means of expression can be connected to the decline（衰落） of a language，which is not good for the continuing growth of a nation's culture.
In fact，the wide use of the buzzwords bring us both good and bad effects to our life.Whether they are good for us or not depends on how to use and treat it.Only by keeping a proper way towards these buzzwords can we teens make real contributions to the spread of correct expressions.

（1）How does the writer start the text？ 　D　
A.By telling a story.
B.By giving an example.
C.By asking a question.
D.By giving a fact.
（2）Why do some young people use the abbreviations？ 　C　
A.To create a colorful world.
B.To make them different from others.
C.To express their truest feelings.
D.To make others puzzled and embarrassed.
（3）Which of the following might be the opinion of the " No" side？ 　A　
A.We may misunderstand each other when using buzzwords.
B.We should speak highly of the buzzwords.
C.The buzzwords seldom influence people's words and actions.
D.The buzzwords can make the growth of a nation's culture better.
（4）What can we know about the writer's idea？ 　B　
A.The spread of buzzwords makes the appearance of a new language.
B.People should treat the buzzwords properly.
C.Young people should open their minds to accept new things.
D.People should make correct expressions instead of popular expressions.
（5）What is the text mainly about？ 　C　
A.The expressions of buzzwords.
B.The growth of our country's culture.
C.The opinions on buzzwords.
D.The importance of buzzwords.
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据Recently，some Internet buzzwords （流行语） are popular.Many of them are taken from pinyin abbreviations（缩写） and they have been spreading through the Internet.（最近，一些网络流行语很流行。其中许多来自拼音缩写，并通过互联网传播。）可知作者通过给出事实开始这篇文章的，故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据These abbreviations are commonly used as a form and habit of expression，which the younger ages feel it's the best way to express their truest feelings and describe their characters and behaviors.（这些缩写通常被用作一种表达形式和习惯，年轻人认为这是表达他们最真实感受、描述他们性格和行为的最佳方式。）可知有些年轻人使用缩写是为了表达他们最真实的感受，故选C。
（3）细节理解题。根据To begin with，having been cut down to only a few letters，they may cause lots of misunderstandings.（首先，它们被简化为几个字母，可能会引起很多误解。）可知使用流行语时，我们可能会误解对方，故选A。
（4）细节理解题。根据Only by keeping a proper way towards these buzzwords can we teens make real contributions to the spread of correct expressions.（只有正确对待这些流行语，我们青少年才能为正确表达的传播做出真正的贡献。）可知人们应该正确对待流行语，故选B。
（5）主旨大意题。根据Many of them are taken from pinyin abbreviations（缩写） and they have been spreading through the Internet.This leads to hot discussion while catching the eyes of the younger ages.（其中许多来自拼音缩写，并通过互联网传播。这在吸引年轻人眼球的同时也引发了热议。）且通读全文可知本文主要介绍了对流行语的看法，故选C。
12．（10分）There is an unstaffed（未配备员工的），24﹣hour smart bookstore in Guiyang，the capital of Guizhou Province.It belongs to the Xinhua Bookstore，and in addition to selling books，it also serves as a library of sorts.Customers are encouraged to stay and read as long as they want，although they can't take anything home，unless it's paid.
The bookstore has nearly 10，000 books on a lot of topics that fit all ages.There's a children's activities area near the entrance，which is separated from the reading area.Since the store opened on April 23，it has received hundreds of customers a day.Most are nearby people who are attracted by its convenience and quiet environment.
Chen Wentao，a 28﹣year﹣old young adult，said that he has developed a new reading habit as a result of visiting the store. "Here，I have no concerns.I am free to pick up a book and lost myself in it.Reading brings me a sense of peace in this fast﹣paced life，" he said.
A number of retirees（退休者） have also been enjoying the store. "I usually come to the bookstore to relax after I finish exercising in the afternoon.It only takes me a few minutes to walk here.It is really good for the elderly.We can learn new things，get exposed to the new technologies and keep up with the rapidly changing world，" Luo Yinfeng said.
Wei Jingran，Xinhua Bookstore's operating director in Guizhou，says that the aim of social benefits is behind the store's creation.He sees the store as a means of providing a convenient service to people. "Next，we will focus on opening unstaffed bookstores by making them into new local landmarks and popularizing them on the Internet，" Wei said.

（1）What can we know about the bookstore？ 　A　
A.It has few workers staying in it.
B.It has been very popular since it was opened.
C.It is open to all ages except the elders.
D.The books are free to take home.
（2）What does the underlined phrase "get exposed to" probably mean in Chinese？ 　C　
A.研究
B.推广
C.接触
D.讨论
（3）How might Chen Wentao think of the bookstore？ 　D　
A.Awful.
B.Helpless.
C.Common.
D.Satisfied
（4）What's the purpose of building the bookstore？ 　C　
A.To spread the new technology.
B.To call on people to read more books.
C.To provide the public good service.
D.To attract more tourists to visit Guiyang.
（5）What is the passage mainly about？ 　B　
A.How to run a bookstore on line.
B.The introduction of the special bookstore.
C.The popularity of the new technology.
D.Why to build a new bookstore.
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据There is an unstaffed（未配备员工的），24﹣hour smart bookstore in Guiyang，the capital of Guizhou Province.（在贵州省省会贵阳，有一家24小时无人值守的智能书店。）可知几乎没有员工。故选A。
（2）细节理解题。根据We can learn new things，get exposed to the new technologies and keep up with the rapidly changing world（我们可以学习新事物，接触新技术，并跟上快速变化的世界）可知指的是接触。故选C。
（3）推理判断题。根据Chen Wentao，a 28﹣year﹣old young adult，said that he has developed a new reading habit as a result of visiting the store. "Here，I have no concerns.I am free to pick up a book and lost myself in it.Reading brings me a sense of peace in this fast﹣paced life，" he said.（28岁的年轻人陈文涛（音）说，由于参观了这家店，他养成了一种新的阅读习惯。他说："在这里，我没有任何顾虑。我可以自由地拿起一本书，沉浸在其中。在这个快节奏的生活中，阅读给我带来了一种平静。"）可知他是满意的。故选D。
（4）细节理解题。根据Wei Jingran，Xinhua Bookstore's operating director in Guizhou，says that the aim of social benefits is behind the store's creation.He sees the store as a means of providing a convenient service to people. "Next，we will focus on opening unstaffed bookstores by making them into new local landmarks and popularizing them on the Internet，" Wei said.（新华书店在贵州的运营总监魏景然表示，这家书店的创建背后是社会效益的目标。他认为这家书店是为人们提供便利服务的一种方式。"下一步，我们将把重点放在开放没有人手的书店上，把它们打造成当地的新地标，并在互联网上普及，"魏说。）可知是为了提供公益服务。故选C。
（5）主旨大意题。根据There is an unstaffed（未配备员工的），24﹣hour smart bookstore in Guiyang，the capital of Guizhou Province.It belongs to the Xinhua Bookstore，and in addition to selling books，it also serves as a library of sorts.Customers are encouraged to stay and read as long as they want，although they can't take anything home，unless it's paid.（在贵州省省会贵阳，有一家24小时无人值守的智能书店。它属于新华书店，除了卖书，它还充当各种图书馆。鼓励顾客想呆多久就呆多久，尽管他们不能把任何东西带回家，除非付费。）可知这篇文章介绍了无员工智能书店。故选B。
13．（10分）We use our hands to communicate in many ways .The thumbs （拇指） up sign means approval （赞成）.People cross their fingers to wish for luck .Many people make an O with their thumb and the second finger to show that everything is OK .
Police officers wave （挥手） traffic on or hold their hands up to direct drivers to stop.In classrooms ，children often raise their hands to speak in class .At concerts and large events ，people clap （拍） their hands to express their love for a performance .People who are deaf ，not able to hear ，communicate through a system of sign language .Each of these sign languages has been developed to facilitate the communication and education of people who are deaf .That's to say ，it's much easier and more convenient to communicate with deaf people by using them .
Just as people study spoken languages ，sign language becomes popular and more and more people want to learn something about it in their free time .Each year ，thousands of people learn sign language so they can more easily communicate with friends or family members who are deaf .Many companies are looking for workers who can communicate through sign language .Sign language is growing in use every day .

（1）Which of the following gestures are mentioned in Paragraph 1？ 　D　

A.①②③
B.①②④
C.①③④
D.②③④
（2）What is Paragraph 2 mainly about ？ 　C　
A.Drivers must use hand signs to show when they will turn or stop.
B.People have to know sign language to safely ride a bicycle.
C.People use different sign languages in many different situations.
D.Spoken languages are quite important for people to express their feelings .
（3）What does the underlined word " facilitate " mean in Chinese ？ 　D　
A.使复杂
B.使创新
C.使具体
D.使便利
（4）What would the author most likely agree with ？ 　D　
A.The hand signs have the same meaning in different places.
B.Workers who can communicate in sign language can get higher pay than those who.
C.Deaf people have little difficulty in communicating with others when using sign language.
D.An increasing number of people are learning sign language for many reason.
（5）What's the purpose of this passage ？ 　B　
A.To teach the readers how to use sign language.
B.To tell the readers about ways people communicate with their hands.
C.To teach the readers about languages used across the world.
D.To make the readers laugh with an interesting story.
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据We use our hands to communicate in many ways .The thumbs （拇指） up sign means approval （赞成）.People cross their fingers to wish for luck .Many people make an O with their thumb and the second finger to show that everything is OK .（我们用双手以多种方式进行交流。竖起大拇指的手势意味着认可。人们交叉手指祈祷好运。许多人用拇指和第二根手指做出O形，表示一切都好。）可知提到了竖起大拇指，交叉手指，和OK手势，故选D。
（2）段落大意题。根据第二段Police officers wave （挥手） traffic on or hold their hands up to direct drivers to stop.In classrooms ，children often raise their hands to speak in class .At concerts and large events ，people clap （拍） their hands to express their love for a performance .People who are deaf ，not able to hear ，communicate through a system of sign language .（警察挥舞着交通信号或举起双手指挥司机停车。在教室里，孩子们经常在课堂上举手发言。在音乐会和大型活动上，人们拍手表示对表演的喜爱。耳聋、听不见的人通过手语系统进行交流。）可知本段主要讲了人们在许多不同的场合使用不同的手语。故选C。
（3）词义理解题。根据Each of these sign languages has been developed to facilitate the communication and education of people who are deaf .（每一种手语都是为了促进聋人的交流和教育而开发的。）可知划线部分指的使便利，故选D。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段Just as people study spoken languages ，sign language becomes popular and more and more people want to learn something about it in their free time .（就像人们学习更多的口语一样，越来越多的人选择在空闲时间学习手语，）据此推断越来越多的人因为很多原因学习手语。故选D。
（5）主旨大意题。根据本文内容，介绍了手势语言，告诉读者人们用手交流的方式。故选B。
14．（10分）根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出填入文中 空缺的最佳选项。使文章意思通顺，内容完整选择正确答案。
Everybody gets angry sometimes.What makes you angry？ （1）　A　 You might get angry when your parents will not let you do something.Or maybe you get angry when kids at school laugh at you.
Anger can fill your body with energy.You might feel like using that energy to hit someone，yell at someone，or break something.（2）　C　 And that will not help at all.
When you get angry，try to calm down right away. （3）　E　 If you can calm down，it is easier to stop yourself from doing something that could get you into trouble.
When someone makes you angry，tell the person how you are feeling and why.For example，you might say， "I am angry because you are making fun of me and it hurts my feelings." Remember not to shout to others.
（4）　D　 You could run around your backyard or the playground.Some people go for a bike ride or do jumping jacks.Being active helps to get rid of the energy you feel when you are angry.
Talking about your feelings helps，too.Tell a parent or a friend about what happened and how you are feeling. （5）　B　
Doing something fun can help get rid of anger.You might play your favourite song and sing along.Some people play video games or watch a funny movie.Find out what works best for you.

A.People can get angry for many different reasons.
B.You can ask for a hug to help you feel better.
C.Doing these things can get you into trouble.
D.Doing something active can help you feel less angry.
E.Some people count to 10 or take a few deep breaths.
【解答】推理判断题。
（1）根据You might get angry when your parents will not let you do something.Or maybe you get angry when kids at school laugh at you.（当父母不让你做某事时，你可能会生气，或者当学校的孩子嘲笑你时，你会生气。）结合选项应说人们会因为很多不同的原因而生气，故填A。
（2）根据And that will not help at all.（这一点也没有帮助。）结合选项应说做这些事会让你陷入麻烦，故填C。
（3）根据When you get angry，try to calm down right away.（当你生气时，试着立刻冷静下来。）结合选项应说有些人数到10或深呼吸几次，故填E。
（4）根据You could run around your backyard or the playground.Some people go for a bike ride or do jumping jacks.（你可以在后院或操场上跑步。有些人会骑自行车或跳千斤顶。）结合选项应说做一些积极的事情可以帮助你减少愤怒，故填D。
（5）根据Tell a parent or a friend about what happened and how you are feeling（告诉父母或朋友发生了什么以及你的感受）结合选项应说你可以要求拥抱来帮助你感觉更好，故填B。
三．完形填空。（15小题，每题1分，共15分）通读短文，掌握大意，从A.B.C.D. 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案，
15．（15分）Do you want to help save the earth ？You can ，and it doesn't have to be difficult .Doing（1）　C　 things every day can really help.
Do you recycle ？Recycling helps save earth's resources （资源）.Setting aside paper takes only a few seconds ，but it can save many（2）　B　.Many bottles can be sold for five cents or more when you（3）　C　them to the store.Once the paper and bottles are recycled ，they can be used（4）　A　.
Can you bring your lunch in a paper bag ？Every bag you use a second time doesn't（5）　B　you more money .Do you know that you can clean most of the things with water ，vinegar （醋），and baking soda ？Baking soda and vinegar are not（6）　C　，and they can clean floors and other big surfaces .
Water is a （7）　D　resource .When you brush your teeth ，don't leave the water（8）　A　and just turn it off .You can also reduce electricity you use by turning off the lights（9）　D　 you leave a room .
Be loyal （忠诚的） to your local farmers' markets .Many fruits and vegetables （10）　B　far away .They may travel on ships and trucks（11）　A　weeks to get to where you live .Farmers who sell their goods at the local places don't have to travel so far to（12）　B　you food .So buying from local（13）　C　markets will save a lot of gas and oil .
Cleaning up（14）　B　town on Earth Day is a great way to become active in your community .Most towns clean liter from parks ，roads ，and the banks of rivers on Earth Day .Next April ，just join in !
Going green is as（15）　D　as taking a walk and enjoying the outdoors .Every small act can make a difference to the world !

（1）A.same
B.special
C.small
D.great
（2）A.flowers
B.trees
C.rivers
D.stones
（3）A.connect
B .lend
C.return
D.pass
（4）A.again
B.ever
C.instead.
D.together
（5）A.pay
B.cost
C.take
D.spend
（6）A.useful
B.cheap
C.harmful
D.similar.
（7）A.modern
B.national.
C.free
D.natural
（8）A.running
B.stopping
C.shaking
D.hiding
（9）A.although
B.unless
C.since
D.when
（10）A.grew
B.are grown
C.is growing
D.will grow
（11）A.for
B.on
C.about
D.by
（12）A.show
B.serve
C.bring
D.borrow
（13）A.farmer
B.farmers
C.farmers'
D.farmer's
（14）A.you
B.your
C.yours
D.yourself
（15）A.tidy
B.soft
C.early
D.easy
【解答】（1）形容词辨析。句意：每天做一些小事情真的会有帮助。A.相同的，B.特殊的，C.小的，D.好的，结合上文，Do you want to help save the earth？You can ，and it doesn't have to be difficult.（你想帮助拯救地球吗？你可以做到，而且这并不困难。）可知做一些小事情会有帮助。故选C。
（2）名词辨析。句意：用纸的两面只需要几秒钟，但它可以拯救很多树。A.花，B.树，C.河，D.石头，结合句意，可知用纸的两面可以拯救很多树。故选B。
（3）动词辨析。句意：当你把它们退回商店时，许多瓶子可以卖到5美分或更多。A.连接，B.借出，C.退回，D.通过，根据Once the paper and bottles are recycled （一旦纸和瓶子被回收。）可知当瓶子退回商店时可以卖到5美分或更多。故选C。
（4）副词辨析。句意：一旦纸张和瓶子被回收，它们就可以再次使用。A.再次，B.曾经，C.反而，D.一起，结合句意，可知一旦纸张和瓶子被回收，它们就可以再次使用。故选A。
（5）动词辨析。句意：每一次你重复使用的袋子都不会花费你更多的钱。A.花费，主语为人，后跟金钱，B.花费，主语为物，后跟金钱，C.花费，主语为物，后跟时间，D.花费，主语为人，后跟时间或金钱，Every bag为物，more money为金钱，可知用cost。故选B。
（6）形容词辨析。句意：小苏打和醋是无害的，它们可以清洁地板和其他大的表面。A.有用的，B.便宜的，C.有害的，D.类似的，结合句意，可知小苏打和醋是无毒的。故选C。
（7）形容词辨析。句意：水是一种自然资源。A.现代的，B.国家的，C.免费的，D.自然的，结合句意，可知水是一种自然资源。故选D。
（8）动词辨析。句意：当你刷牙时，不要让水一直流着，直接把它关掉。A.流动，B.停止，C.摇晃，D.隐藏，根据turn it off可知要关掉，不让水一直流。故选A。
（9）连词辨析。句意：当你离开房间时，关上灯也可以减少你的用电量。A.尽管，B.除非，C.自从，D.当……时候，结合句意，可知用when引导时间状语从句。故选D。
（10）动词辨析。句意：许多水果和蔬菜都是在很远的地方种植的。A.种植，动词过去式，B.种植，一般现在时的被动语态，C.种植，一般现在时的被动语态，D.种植，一般将来时，本文用一般现在时，根据句意可知用被动语态，复数名词后be动词为are。故选B。
（11）介词辨析。句意：它们可能要用轮船和卡车运输几个星期才能到达你居住的地方。A.为了，B.在……上面，C.大约，D.通过，for+一段时间表示持续。故选A。
（12）动词辨析。句意：在当地出售商品的农民不需要走那么远的路来为你提供食物。A.展示，B.提供，C.带来，D.借进，结合句意，可知在当地出售商品的农民不需要走那么远的路来为你提供食物。故选B。
（13）名词所有格辨析。句意：所以从当地的农贸市场购买将节省大量的汽油和石油。A.农民，名词单数，B.农民，名词复数，C.农民的，复数名词所有格，D.农民，名词单数所有格，结合句意，可知所以从当地的农贸市场购买将节省大量的汽油和石油。名词用复数表示类别，用所有格修饰名词。故选C。
（14）代词辨析。句意：在地球日打扫你的城镇是在你的社区变得活跃的一个好方法。A.你，人称代词主格，B.你的，形容词性物主代词，C.你的，名词性物主代词，D.你自己，town为名词，用形容词性物主代词。故选B。
（15）形容词辨析。句意：绿化就像散步和享受户外活动一样容易。A.整洁的，B.柔软的，C.早的，D.容易的，根据Do you want to help save the earth？You can ，and it doesn't have to be difficult.（你想帮助拯救地球吗？你可以做到，而且这并不困难。）可知绿化很容易。故选D。
四、语篇填空（15小题，每题1分，共15分） 第一节．通读短文，掌握大意，从方框中 选出适当的词并用其正确形式填空，每空限填一词，每词限用一次。
16．（10分）
danger hurt for important friendly often you influence so skirt
Asher Jay has a great sense of creativity，and she also cares about our planet.She thinks that we have only a planet，（1）　so　 we must learn to take good care of it.She wants people to realize the （2）　importance　 of protecting our planet.
She's a fashion designer，a person who designs clothes.She's also an artist，writer，and environmental activist.Asher wants us all to take responsibilities（3）　for　 protecting the environment and animals.In fashion，she created cotton shirts，dresses，and（4）　skirts　.She feels that wearing cotton clothes is very comfortable.What's more，it is very environmentally（5）　friendly　.Her designing inspiration is （6）　influenced　 by the bright oranges and greens of coral reefs.Sadly，these coral reefs are in （7）　danger　.She said that she is very sad every time she sees something that（8）　hurts　 animals.
For Asher，fashion is more than an effort to fit in with a crowd.Now，people（9）　often　 see someone wearing fur.Some people think fur is a fashion statement.Asher believes the clothes you wear can tell people a message you care about and（10）　your　 own style.She also believes that a good designer must be responsible for the environment.
Word Bank
inspiration灵感
coral reef 珊瑚礁
【解答】（1）考查连词。句意：她认为我们只有一个星球，所以我们必须照顾好它。根据She thinks that we have only a planet，____ we must learn to take good care of it.（她认为我们只有一个星球，____我们必须照顾好它。）可知前后是因果关系，此处用so，表示"所以"。故填：so。
（2）考查名词。句意：她希望人们意识到保护我们星球的重要性。根据we must learn to take good care of it（我们必须照顾好它），可知她想让我们意识到保护我们星球的重要性，介词of后应填名词。故填：importance。
（3）考查介词。句意：Asher希望我们所有人对保护环境和动物负责。take responsibility for对......负责，固定短语。故填：for。
（4）考查名词。句意：她制作纯棉的衬衫、连衣裙和短裙。根据 shirts，dresses（衬衫、连衣裙），结合选项可知此处应填skirts（短裙），且用复数形式。故填：skirts。
（5）考查形容词。句意：此外，它对环境非常有益。environmently friendly对环境有益的，固定短语。故填：friendly。
（6）考查动词。句意：她的设计灵感受到珊瑚礁的亮橙色和绿色的影响。根据Her designing inspiration is ____ by the bright oranges and greens of coral reefs（她的设计灵感被珊瑚礁的亮橙色和绿色的____），结合选项可知此处应填"影响"，由空格前的系动词is和空格后的by可知，本句用被动语态，结构为be+过去分词。故填：influenced。
（7）考查名词。句意：悲哀的是这些珊瑚礁面临危险。根据Sadly（悲哀地），可知珊瑚礁面临危险，in danger处于危险中，固定短语。故填：danger。
（8）考查动词。句意：她说每次看到伤害动物的东西她都非常难过。根据she is very sad （她非常难过），可知是看到有东西伤害动物；根据 she sees something that____ animals可知，that引导定语从句，从句的主语是先行词something，时态为一般现在时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填：hurts。
（9）考查副词。句意：人们常常看到有些人穿着毛皮。根据people____ see someone wearing fur（人们____看到有人穿着毛皮），可知此处用often，表示"常常"。故填：often。
（10）考查物主代词。句意：Asher认为你穿的衣服能告诉人们你关注的信息和你自己的风格。根据句意可知此处用固定短语one's own...某人自己的......，根据 the clothes you wear（你穿的衣服），可知是告诉人们你自己的风格，故物主代词应是your（你的）。故填：your。
第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。（一空一词，共5分）
17．（5分）Recently，a news reported that one special kind of white rhino from Africa just passed away.There're only two left now.It is the fourth time to learn the news like this.And not the last time possibly.What（1）　a　 great pity!The tragedy is caused by the damaged environment.It is the activities of human beings that lead（2）　to　 this painful result.Because we have done so much bad things to pollute the environment and make the wildlife have no place to live .In order to make up our faults and save the animals and plants，the government should take more actions.In fact， （3）　it　 is everyone's duty to protect the wild animals.The friendship between animals and human beings should（4）　be　known by all people.We can do some simple things like not killing them . （5）　If　 all people can do something for animals，the balance between human beings and animals will be better.
【解答】（1）考查冠词。句意：真是太遗憾了啊！根据句子和感叹号，可知为感叹句，pity为可数名词单数，great为辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词"a"。故填a。
（2）考查介词。句意：正是人类的活动导致了这一痛苦的结果。lead to"导致"。故填to。
（3）考查代词。句意：事实上，保护野生动物是每个人的责任。It is one's duty to do sth."做某事是某人的职责"，In fact后为逗号，故用it。故填it。
（4）考查be动词。句意：动物和人类之间的友谊应该被所有人所知。be known by sb"被某人所知"，should后跟动词原形。故填be。
（5）考查连词。句意：如果所有人都能为动物做点什么，人类和动物之间的平衡就会更好。根据句意，可知这里为if"如果"引导的时间状语从句，位于句首，首字母需要大写。故填If。
五、补全对话（5小题，每题2分， 共10分）
18．（10分）A： Oh， Pete， it's the maths test tomorrow! （1）　I feel so nervous． / I'm afraid of the maths test．/…　．
B： Don't worry， you will be fine! You got a good result in your last test．
A： Yes， but this is more difficult． （2）　I really don't feel well． /I'm afraid I will fail the test． /…　． Maybe I won't go to school tomorrow． I will stay in bed all day．
B： That will not help you．
A： You're right． （3）　But what can I do？/But what should I do？/…　？
B： Look， why don't we study for the test together？ We can look at the maths together． You will find it's not so difficult．
A： Oh， thanks， Pete． （4）　How do you study maths　？
B： I listen to the teacher carefully and take notes as well． After class， I always do lots of exercises．
A： No wonder you always get high scores． （5）　I will learn from you /…　．
B： That's great． I believe you can do better．
【解答】细节推理题
（1）I feel so nervous． / I'm afraid of the maths test．/…根据前句"it's the maths test tomorrow! 明天是数学考试"和后句"Don't worry 别担心" 可知此空讲："我好紧张． I feel so nervous．"或"我担心数学考试． I'm afraid of the maths test．"或其他类似句子，故填：I feel so nervous． / I'm afraid of the maths test．/…
（2）I really don't feel well． /I'm afraid I will fail the test． /…根据前句"but this is more difficult．但这次更难．"和后句"Maybe I won't go to school tomorrow． I will stay in bed all day．也许我明天不上学．我要整天躺在床上．"可知此空讲："我真的觉得很不好． I really don't feel well． "或"我担心我考得不好． I'm afraid I will fail the test． "或其他类似句子，故填：I really don't feel well． /I'm afraid I will fail the test． /…
（3）But what can I do？/But what should I do？/…根据前句"That will not help you．那对你没有帮助．""You're right．你说得对． "和后句给建议"why don't we study for the test together？我们为什么不一起为考试学习呢？" 可知此空问："但我能做什么呢？But what can I do？"或"但我该做什么呢？But what should I do？"或其他类似句子，故填：But what can I do？/But what should I do？/…
（4）How do you study maths？ 根据后句"I listen to the teacher carefully and take notes as well． After class， I always do lots of exercises．我认真听老师讲课，也做笔记．课后，我总是做很多练习．"可知此空问：你怎么学数学？也就是"How do you study maths？ "故填：How do you study maths？
（5）I will learn from you． /…根据前句"No wonder you always get high scores．难怪你总是得高分．"和后句讲夸赞的话"That's great．蛮好的．"可知此空讲"我向你学习． I will learn from you． "或其他类似句子，故填：I will learn from you． /…
六．作文（20分）
19．（20分）难忘的初中三年上学期生活即将结束，同学们将踏入新的学期。根据以下要点和要求用英语写一篇短文，介绍一下你的新学期计划。
要点：
（1）你的新学期计划是什么；
（2）你打算怎样做。
要求：
（1）文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；
（2）词数100左右。
【解答】
My New Term's Resolutions
The new term is about to start.Here is my new term plan.
First，I want to learn how to play an instrument because I like music very much．【高分句型一】I'm going to practice it every day．（想学习如何演奏乐器，喜欢音乐，每天练习） Next，I want to get a lot of exercise to keep fit．【高分句型二】I'm going to run every morning．（多锻炼，保持健康，每天早上跑步） Then，I want to improve my English because I want to get good grades．I'm going to read English books and write diaries in English．（提高英语，取得好成绩，读英语书，写英语日记） Finally，I want to be a school magazine's reporter because I like talking with people．I'm going to write articles．（想做校杂志记者，喜欢和人交谈，写文章）
I think I am able to keep them and I hope I am going to improve my life．（愿望）