河南省驻马店市上蔡县2021-2022学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题（Word版含答案）

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2021-2022学年河南省驻马店市上蔡县九年级（上）
期中英语试卷

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Writing Lectures
We are going to have lectures on writing in school meeting room every Thursday in December from 7：15 pm to 7：55 pm.We will invite some teachers and writers to give the lectures.Students who want to improve their writing skills in English can come to the lectures.
For more information,please call 4942530.
English Club
We're going to set up an English club.The members will practice spoken English in the .
school hall after school on Monday,Wednesday and Friday afternoons.You only need to pay for books.If you would like to join the club,please call us at 8099723.
English Speech Contest
Students in Grade 9 will have an English speech contest on Monday,December 7.The contest will take place in the square in front of the classroom building.Those who want to take part in the contest please phone 5806431.
Talk about How to Learn English Well
The famous English teacher Liu Kun will give us a talk on how to learn English well on Tuesday,December 13.The talk will start at 3：30 pm in the school hall and end at 4：15 pm.All the students must come to listen to it.
Word Bank
lecture 讲座 contest 比赛
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. Who is the lecture mainly for？ ______
A. Students who are weak in reading.
B. Students who are weak in writing.
C. Students' who are weak in speaking.
D. Students who are weak in listening.
2. When can't you practice spoken English in the club if you join it？ ______
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. D. On Friday.
3. Where will the English speech contest be held？ ______
A. In the school hall. B. In the meeting room.
C. In the playground. D. In the open air.
4. How long will the talk about how to learn English well last？ ______
A. Thirty minutes. B. Forty minutes.
C. Forty five minutes. D. An hour.
5. Where may you most probably see the text？ ______
A. In the magazine. B. In the newspaper.
C. In the notebook. D. On the noticeboard.
B
Frida Kahlo was born in Mexico in 1907.As a small child,she was very happy and ran and laughed all the time.When she was 6 years old,her life completely changed.She got seriously ill and had to remain in bed for nine months.After that she had serious problems walking.
When Frida was 15，she entered a famous school in Mexico City.There she was influenced（影响）by the modern changes that were sweeping across Mexico.She cut her hair short like a boy and started riding a bicycle astonishing for a young woman of her time and lots of people didn't understand her.She was very interested in science,and decided to become a doctor.
Then,in September,1925，Frida had an accident.Her right leg was broken,and for the rest of her life,she had pain every day caused by that accident.She had to give up her plan to become a doctor.While lying in bed after the accident,Frida began reading books about art.Her father was a painter and photographer（摄影者），and he encouraged her interest in art.One year later she completed her first painting：a portrait（肖像）of herself.
Over the years,Frida Kahlo painted more than 200 pictures.Most of them were about very personal subjects 一 her health and her dreams.She also used many bright colours and symbols from Mexican culture.Frida died in 1954，at the age of 47，but her paintings still fascinate（使着迷）people.In 2002，a popular movie was made according to her life.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
6. How was life for Frida before she was 6？ ______
A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Difficult. D. Enjoyable.
7. The meaning of the underlined word "astonishing" is probably " ______ ".
A. 不可思议的 B. 尊敬的 C. 害怕的 D. 可信任的
8. When did Frida complete her first painting？ ______
A. In 1913. B. In 1922. C. In 1925. D. In 1926.
9. Which is the RIGHT order of the following statements according to the passage？ ______
①A movie about Frida came out.
②Frida had a serious accident.
③Frida was hit by an illness. .
④Frida's father led her into the art world.
⑤Frida dreamed of becoming a doctor.
A. ①③②④⑤ B. ①②⑤③④ C. ③⑤②④① D. ③②⑤④①
10. What can we learn from Frida's story？ ______
A. It's hard for an artist to please all.
B. Life is hard,but you can be strong.
C. Good things come to those who wait.
D. Accidents don't happen；they are caused.
C
One nice thing about electric（电动的）cars is that they' re quiet.But some people believe they're too quiet.To help keep walkers safe,all new models of electric cars in Europe must now make noise when they move.
Most of common cars are noisy.We expect cars to make noise,and may not think too much about car noise,unless the noise is very loud.
But without thinking about it,we actually use car noise to stay safe.The noise gives us information about where the car is and how fast it is traveling- For blind people,this is even more important,because they can't see anything.
But cars that are traveling under electric power don't make the noise that we' re used to.They can surprise people when they move to them quietly.A study shows that the electric cars are more dangerous.
Because of this，some makers make a fake（假的）engine noise or another sound for the electric cars.This gives people nearby a warning（警示）that a car may be coming their way.
But until recently,whether a car makes noise doesn't depend on the maker of the car.Now there is a law（法律）.All new models of electric cars in Europe must make a warning noise.Beginning in 2021，every new electric car sold in Europe must make noise.The noise must begin when the car is traveling at less than 20 kilometers an hour,or when it is backing up.The sound should also give an idea of what the car is doing.For example,when the car is becoming faster,it should sound like it is becoming faster.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
11. Electric cars are more dangerous because they're ______ .
A. fast B. heavy C. quiet D. small
12. What can we know from the passage？ ______
A. Most people like traveling by car.
B. Car noise is used to keep walkers safe.
C. Young people like quiet cars.
D. People don't mind the car speed.
13. What does the underlined word "this" in the fifth paragraph refer to？ ______
A. Electric cars are more dangerous.
B. Electric cars are quieter.
C. Electric cars make people safe.
D. Electric cars make people comfortable.
14. When must an electric car begin to make noise according to the law？ ______
A. It is running on the street. B. It is coming to people.
C. It is running past people. D. It is backing up.
15. What is the best title for the passage？ ______
A. Electric Cars in Europe Must Make Noise.
B. Electric Cars in Europe Must Be Safe.
C. Electric Cars Are More Dangerous.
D. Electric Cars Are Too Quiet.
Besides the main subjects,international students at Shanghai Maritime University are also offered a window into Chinese culture.According to the university,many students chose culture -related classes last year. (1)
Dragon boat classes have always interested many international students.The university has its own race team to train students. (2) Benjamin Baffoe,a member of the team,says that it is great to come to China and have the chance to learn about dragon boating. (3) Having learned the sport for six years in China,Baffoe is now stronger and more confident. "That's what life is about：Never give up and always try, " he says. .
Tat Chi is also one of the most popular sports among international students at SMU.For them,understanding the culture behind the sport is more difficult than practice.David Bobadilla of Chile,however,already has a good understanding of Chinese culture through his study of kung fu. (4) Tai Chi is more for internal development and kung fu is more of an external sport,but their concept is the same, "he says.
(5) During the New Year's party for foreign students at SMU，Shreya Pandey from Nepal recited Man Jiang Hong,a Chinese poem written by Yue Fei. "The preparation for the performance helped me to learn about Yue Fei's story as well as the history,language,and culture of China.I love to learn different kinds of poems. "says Pandey.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整，并将其序号填在相应题号后的横线上。
A.The team has won many races since 2012.
B.He only saw the dragon boat race on TV when he was a child.
C.Chinese poetry classes make big differences to foreign students.
D.They are provided with many chances to learn Chinese culture.
E.There are some differences in the practice between Tai Chi and kung fu.
16.  A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
17.  A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
18.  A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
19.  A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
20.  A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
There was a woman who had three sons.When they grew up,they(21)to leave home to become excellent and successful.
One year,they got back together before the New Year.Because of their love for their mother,they planned to give her a surprise.So they discussed to(22)something separately for their elderly mother.Then they asked their mother which(23)she liked best.The first son said,"I built a big house(24)our mother so that she could live a more comfortable life. "The second son said, "I sent her a car in order that she could travel all over the world. "The third son smiled and said,"I've(25)you both will fail.Do you remember how Mom enjoyed reading(26)？And you know she can't see very well anymore.So I sent her a(27)parrot that can recite the whole stories.It took the trainer twelve years to(28)him.Mother just need to(29)the story if she wants to listen,and the parrot will recite it. "
When their mother received all of these,she sent out her(30)to them. "Milton, "she wrote to one son. "The house you built is so(31)，I live in only one room,(32)I have to clean the whole house. ""Gerald, "she wrote to another, "I am too old to travel faraway anymore.My eyesight isn't(33)it used to be.I stay most of the time at home,so I(34)use the car you sent me. ""Dearest Donald, "she wrote to her third son. "I am so(35)to know that you have the good sense to know what your mother likes.The chicken was delicious!"

Word Bank
parrot 鹦鹉
21.  A. waited B. decided C. promised D. refused
22.  A. find B. complete C. produce D. prepare
23.  A. son B. gift C. work D. festival
24.  A. by B. to C. with D. for
25.  A. wished B. agreed C. known D. understood
26.  A. pictures B. messages C. jokes D. books
27.  A. clever B. popular C. slow D. cheap
28.  A. serve B. teach C. remember D. make
29.  A. name B. speak C. say D. tell
30.  A. marks B. notes C. letters D. themes
31.  A. huge B. small C. dirty D. expensive
32.  A. and B. but C. so D. or
33.  A. who B. which C. what D. whose
34.  A. never B. always C. usually D. seldom
35.  A. angry B. happy C. nervous D. afraid
after,as,center,much,complete,happy,express,history,be,this
Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art.
Chinese paper cutting,or jianzhi is a kind of folk art.It's a way to (1) people's hope and feelings.It has a (2) of more than 1，500 years.Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult.Red paper is usually used as red is connected with (3) in Chinese culture.The (4) common pictures are flowers,animals,xi（喜）and fu（福）.They are put on windows,doors and walls (5) symbols of wishes for good luck.
Chinese clay art is well known and popular all over the country.Now many kids learn to make it in schools or even shopping (6) .To make Chinese clay art,the clay (7) shaped by hand into things,such as cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. (8) the things get dry in the air,they are fired at a very high heat and then polished and painted.It takes several weeks to (9) everything.Although they look so small,they look very real. (10) small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
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36. 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。
What's your dream job？Let me tell you about my story. (1) I was a child,I always wanted to be "important".I wanted to make my parents proud (2) doing some notable achievements that would surprise the rest of the world.I wanted to make myself smart beyond my wildest dreams.I wanted (3) be the center of attention.I wanted to stand out in a crowd.
(4) short,I wanted to conquer （征服）the world!Naturally,in response to these dreams,I listed all of the great jobs.
Finally,I figured （认为）engineers were cool because my idol is (5) excellent engineer.
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37. A：Hello,Li Ming!Where are you from？
B：I'm from a small village of Shaanxi Province.
A： (1) ？
B：I have been here for ten years.
A：Do you like living here？
B：At first,I didn't like living here. (2) .
A：How is the life in your hometown？
B： (3) .But now great changes have taken place.
A：Can you tell me more？
B：For example,traveling is much easier than before.There are new roads in every village.
A： (4) ？
B：Oh,it is much fresher than that in cities.
A： (5) ？
B：Yes,once a month.I go to visit my grandparents there.
A：Sounds great.
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38. 好的习惯能让我们进步和成长。请以"One good habit I've developed"为题，并根据要点和要求，用英语写一篇短文。
要点：
1）你的好习惯是什么；
2）你是如何养成这个习惯的；
3）你的感受是什么。
要求：
1）文中不要出现所在学校的校名和师生姓名；
2）词数100左右。
One good habit I've developed
答案和解析

1.【答案】
【小题1】B
【小题2】B
【小题3】D
【小题4】C
【小题5】D


【解析】（1）B.细节理解题。根据Students who want to improve their writing skills in English can come to the lectures.想要提高英语写作能力的学生可以来听讲座。可知，讲课的对象是写作弱的学生。故选：B。
（2）B.细节理解题。根据The members will practice spoken English in the school hall after school on Monday,Wednesday and Friday afternoons.星期一、三、五下午放学后，成员们将在学校礼堂练习英语口语。可知，星期二不能练。故选：B。
（3）D.细节理解题。根据The contest will take place in the square in front of the classroom building.比赛将在教学楼前的广场上举行。可知，比赛是在户外进行。故选：D。
（4）C.细节理解题。根据The talk will start at 3：30 pm in the school hall and end at 4：15 pm.讲座将于下午3：30在学校礼堂开始，下午4：15结束。可知，总时长是45分钟。故选：C。
（5）D.文章来源题。通读全文可知，这是布告栏上的通知信息。故选：D。
本文讲述了几个活动的具体内容。
通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文说读并找出与题目相对应的內容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次读并检查。

6.【答案】
【小题1】D
【小题2】A
【小题3】D
【小题4】C
【小题5】B


【解析】（1）D.细节理解题。根据As a small child,she was very happy and ran and laughed all the time.When she was 6 years old,her life completely changed.当她还是个小孩的时候，她非常开心，一直跑着笑着。当她6岁的时候，她的生活完全改变了。可知，Frida Kahlo在她6岁之前的生活是开心的。故选D。
（2）A.词义猜测题。根据She cut her hair short like a boy and started riding a bicycle .她像男孩一样把头发剪短，开始骑自行车。可知，Frida Kahlo把自己的头发剪得像男孩那样短，并开始骑自行车。从画线词后的内容lots of people didn't understand her（许多人不理解她）可知，当时很多人不理解她的行为。也就是说，在她所处的那个时代她的这些行为令人惊讶。所以这里的astonishing与surprising意思相近。故选A。
（3）D.推理判断题。根据Then,in September 1925，Frida had an accident.然后，1925年9月，弗里达出事了。及最后一句One year later she completed her first painting：aportrait of herself.一年后，她完成了她的第一幅画：一幅自己的肖像。可知，FridaKahlo于1925年出了车祸，一年后即1926年完成了她的第一幅画：她自己的肖像画。故选D。
（4）C.信息排序题。根据通读全文When she was 6 years old,her life completely changed.She got seriously ill and had to remain in bed for nine months.当她6岁时，她的生活完全改变了。她得了重病，不得不卧床九个月。When Frida was 15，she entered a famous school in Mexico City.She was very interested in science,and decided to become a doctor.弗里达15岁时进入墨西哥城一所著名的学校。她对科学很感兴趣，决定当一名医生。Then,in September,1925，Frida had an accident.然后，在1925年9月，弗里达发生了一次事故。Her father was a painter and photographer（摄影者），and he encouraged her interest in art.One year later she completed her first painting：a portrait（肖像）of herself.她的父亲是一位画家和摄影师，他鼓励她对艺术感兴趣。一年后，她完成了自己的第一幅画：一幅自己的肖像。In 2002，a popular movie was made according to her life.2002年，根据她的生活拍摄了一部热门电影。可知，Frida Kahlo 六岁时得了重病，十五岁时梦想当一名医生，1925年出了一次严重车祸，放弃了当医生的梦想，后来在父亲的鼓励下，接触艺术，并最终成为一名著名的女画家，2002年根据她的传奇人生，一部很受欢迎的电影被拍出来了。结合选项，故选C。
（5）B.主旨大意题。根据这篇文章内容及其句子Over the years,Frida Kahlo painted more than 200 pictures.Most of them were about very personal subjects 一 her health and her dreams.She also used many bright colours and symbols from Mexican culture.这些年来，弗里达•卡罗画了200多幅画。他们中的大多数是非常私人的科目一她的身体和她的梦想。她还使用了许多鲜艳的颜色和来自墨西哥文化的象征。可知Frida Kahlo的故事告诉我们：生活可以艰难，但你可以坚强。故选B。
短文讲了Frida Kahlo于1907年出生于墨西哥；6岁时，一场大病让其遗留下腿疾；15岁时，她立志成为一名医生，但一次车祸，使她梦想破灭；后来，在父亲的鼓励下，她学习艺术并获得成功。尽管她的一生短暂，但却给人留下了许多值得学习的东西。
在通读全文的基础上，根据全文大意，展开逻辑思维，瞻前顾后，认真观察选项，仔细推敲，确定最佳答案。

11.【答案】
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】D
【小题5】A


【解析】（1）C.细节理解题。根据 But cars that are traveling under electric power don't make the noise that we' re used to.They can surprise people when they move to them quietly.A study shows that the electric cars are more dangerous.但是用电力驱动的汽车不会发出我们习惯了的噪音。当它们悄无声息地向它们移动时，会惊吓到人们。一项研究表明，电动汽车更危险。可知，电动汽车太危险了，是因为他太安静了。故选：C。
（2）B.细节理解题。根据To help keep walkers safe,all new models of electric cars in Europe must now make noise when they move.为了保证行人的安全，欧洲所有新型号的电动汽车在行驶时必须发出噪音。可知，汽车噪音是让行人安全。故选：B。
（3）A.词义猜测题。根据But cars that are traveling under electric power don't make the noise that we' re used to.They can surprise people when they move to them quietly.A study shows that the electric cars are more dangerous.但是用电力驱动的汽车不会发出我们习惯了的噪音。当它们悄无声息地向它们移动时，会给人们带来惊喜。一项研究表明，电动汽车更危险。可知，this指的汽车的无声以及其危险。故选：A。
（4）D.细节理解题。根据The noise must begin when the car is traveling at less than 20 kilometers an hour,or when it is backing up.噪音必须在汽车以低于20公里每小时的速度行驶或倒车时开始。可知，倒车要有声音。故选：D。
（5）A.标题归纳题。根据To help keep walkers safe,all new models of electric cars in Europe must now make noise when they move.为了保证行人的安全，欧洲所有新型号的电动汽车在行驶时必须发出噪音。可知，电动汽车行驶时，太过于安静，所以，本文讲述，所有的车都要发出声音。故选：A。
本文主要讲述电动汽车行驶过程中过于安静，所以要求所有电动汽行驶中要发出噪音。
通读全文，结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选择正确答案。

16.【答案】
【小题1】D
【小题2】A
【小题3】B
【小题4】E
【小题5】C


【解析】推理判断题
（1）D.结合上文，According to the university,many students chose culture -related classes last year.可知很多学生选择了与文化相关的课程，据此判断空格处要表达的是他们被提供了很多学习中国文化的机会。故选D。
（2）A.结合上文，The university has its own race team to train students可知这所大学有自己的田径队训练学生，据此判断空格处是在介绍这个队伍，即这个田径队已经赢得了很多比赛。故选A。
（3）B.结合下文，Having learned the sport for six years in China可知学习这项运动六年了，据此判断空格处要表达的是他小时候只看龙舟比赛。故选B。
（4）E.结合下文，Tai Chi is more for internal development and kung fu is more of an external sport,but their concept is the same,太极更多的是为了内在的发展，而功夫更多的是一种外在的运动，但它们的概念是一样的，可知这里介绍了太极和功夫的区别，因此判断空格处要表达的含义是太极和功夫在练习上有一些区别。故选E。
（5）C.结合下文，During the New Year's party for foreign students at SMU，Shreya Pandey from Nepal recited Man Jiang Hong,a Chinese poem written by Yue Fei.在新加坡管理大学的新年晚会上，来自尼泊尔的Shreya Pandey朗诵了岳飞的中国诗歌《满江红》。据此推断空格处要表达的是中国的诗歌课程对外国学生有很大的影响。故选C。
本文主要讲了上海海事大学为留学生提供了很多中国文化课程。
阅读全文，紧密结合上下文判断空格处的句意，选择正确的句子，完成后要检查。

21.【答案】
【小题1】B
【小题2】D
【小题3】B
【小题4】D
【小题5】C
【小题6】D
【小题7】A
【小题8】B
【小题9】A
【小题10】C
【小题11】A
【小题12】B
【小题13】C
【小题14】D
【小题15】B


【解析】（1）B 动词辨析。A等，B决定，C承诺，D拒绝，根据后面leave home to become excellent and successful.应该是决定离开家，故答案是B。
（2）D 动词辨析。A发现，B完成，C生产，D准备，根据something separately for their elderly mother.应该是准备一些东西，故答案是D。
（3）B 名词辨析。A儿子，B礼物，C工作，D节日，根据上句为他们年迈的母亲单独准备的东西。可知是喜欢哪个礼物，故答案是B。
（4）D 介词辨析。A由，B到，C具有，和，D为，根据语境：我为我们的妈妈建造了一个房子，为...用for,故答案是D。
（5）C 动词辨析。A希望，B同意，C知道，D理解，根据you both will fail应该是我已经知道你俩都失败了，故答案是C。
（6）D 名词辨析。A照片，B消息，C笑话，D书，根据Mom enjoyed reading应该是喜欢读书，故答案是D。
（7）A 形容词辨析。A聪明的，B流行的，C慢的，D便宜的，根据后面that can recite the whole stories可知是聪明的，故答案是A。
（8）B 动词辨析。A服务，B教，C记得，D使，根据上句that can recite the whole stories可知是教它，故答案是B。
（9）A 动词辨析。A命名，B说出...的名字，C说，D告诉，根据后面and the parrot will recite it：妈妈只要说出故事的名字，如果她想听的话，鹦鹉就会背出来。故答案是A。
（10）C 名词辨析。A分数，B便条，C信，D主题，根据后面Milton,she wrote to one son.可知是信，故答案是C。
（11）A 形容词辨析。A巨大的，B小的，C脏的，D贵的，根据后面I live in only one room,（12）I have to clean the whole house.可知房子太大了，故答案是A。
（12）B 连词辨析。A和，B但是，C所以，D或者，根据I live in only one room,（12）I have to clean the whole house.住一个房间，但打扫整个房子，表转折，故答案是B。
（13）C 疑问词辨析。A谁，B哪个，C什么，D谁的，根据语境：我的视力已经不像以前了。What it used to be过去的某个时候的事物，固定用法，故答案是C。
（14）D 副词辨析。A从不，B总是，C通常，D很少，根据.I stay most of the time at home可知很少用车，故答案是D。
（15）B 形容词辨析。A生气的，B开心的，C紧张的，D害怕的，根据that you have the good sense to know what your mother likes.可知很开心，故答案是B。
文章描述了三个儿子给母亲送新年礼物的故事。
考查完形填空。根据所给的短文对意思有所了解，然后根据短文的大体意思，选择每个符合题意的答案，使短文更通顺。

36.【答案】【小题1】express
【小题2】history
【小题3】happiness
【小题4】most
【小题5】as
【小题6】centers
【小题7】is
【小题8】after
【小题9】complete
【小题10】These


【解析】（1）express.考查动词。根据".It's a way to（1）_____ people's hope and feelings."可知此处是指它是人们表达希望和感情的一种方法，前面的词语是不定式符号to,所以要用动词原形express来填空。故填express。
（2）history.考查名词。根据"It has a（2）_____ of more than 1，500 years."可知此处是指它具有1500多年的历史了，前面的词语是a,所以要用history来填空。故填history。
（3）happiness.考查名词。根据"red is connected with（3）_____ in Chinese culture."可知此处是指红色在中国文化中和幸福有联系的，前面的词语是介词，所以要用名词happiness来填空。故填happiness。
（4）most.考查形容词最高级。根据"The（4）_____common pictures are flowers,animals,xi（喜）and fu（福）."可知此处是指最常见的图画是花，喜和福，前面的词语是the,后面的词语是形容词，所以要用most来填空。故填most。
（5）as.考查介词。根据"They are put on windows,doors and walls（5）_____ symbols of wishes for good luck."可知此处是指它们被贴在窗子上，门上和墙上，作为希望好运的象征。后面的词语是名词，所以要用介词as来填空。故填as。
（6）centers.考查名词。根据"Now many kids learn to make it in schools or even shopping（6）_____."可知此处是指现在许多孩子在学校里甚至是购物中心里学习制作它，前面的词语是shopping,所以要用centers来填空，复数名词表示一类事物。故填centers。
（7）is.考查系动词。根据"the clay（7）_____shaped by hand into things,"可知此处是指黏土用手制作成各种东西的形状，主体时态是一般现在时，主语是clay,对于clay来说，是被制成...形状的，所以要用is来填空，构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填is。
（8）after.考查连词。根据"（8）_____ the things get dry in the air,"可知此处是指在这些东西在空气中干了之后，后面是从句，所以要用after来填空。故填after。
（9）complete.考查动词。根据"It takes several weeks to（9）_____ everything."可知此处是指完成所有的事情要花费好几周的时间，这个句子是句型：it takes sometime to do sth.做某事花费多少时间，it是形式主语，真正的主语是动词不定式，前面的词语是to,所以要用complete来填空。故填complete。
（10）These.考查代词。根据"（10）_____ small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty."可知此处是指这些小的泥塑艺术展现了所有中国人民对生活和美丽的爱，后面的词语是pieces,所以要用These来填空。故填These。
本文主要介绍了中国的传统艺术剪纸和泥塑艺术。
首先要通读短文，掌握大意，特别要注意上下文之间的联系，确定某处的需要的词汇和形式，就可以确定正确答案。

37.【答案】【小题1】When
【小题2】by
【小题3】to


【解析】（1）When。考查连词。根据...I was a child,I always wanted to be "important"，可知前后为两个分句，因此空处应为连词when,引导时间状语从句，表示"当......的时候"，位于句首应大写首字母；句意为：当我还是个孩子时，我总是想要成为"重要人物"。故答案为：When。
（2）by。考查介词。根据I wanted to make my parents proud...doing some notable achievements that would surprise the rest of the world,可知句中包含词组make my parents proud by doing,表示"通过做......使父母感到骄傲"；句意为：我想取得一些能震惊全世界的卓越成就，来让父母为我感到骄傲。故答案为：by。
（3）to。考查不定式。根据I wanted...be the center of attention,可知句子包含词组want to do sth.，表示"想要做某事"，因此be动词前为to；句意为：我想成为关注的焦点。故答案为：to。
（4）In。考查介词。根据...short,I wanted to conquer the world,可知这句话是作者的总结，因此应为词组in short,表示"简而言之"，常放在句首，位于句首应大写首字母；句意为：总之，我想征服世界。故答案为：In。
（5）an。考查冠词。根据I figured engineers were cool because my idol is...excellent engineer,可知engineer为可数名词单数，且excellent的第一个音为元音音素，因此空处应为限定词an；句意为：我认为工程师很酷，因为我的偶像是一位杰出的工程师。故答案为：an。
本文主要介绍了作者小时候的梦想，他想变得杰出，想让父母骄傲，想成为焦点……因此他列出了所有的伟大的工作，最终决定成为一名工程师。
根据所给信息填空，考生注意先通读全文，根据所给的信息，结合词组固定搭配和语境，填出适当的单词。

38.【答案】【小题1】How long have you been here
【小题2】But now I enjoy living here
【小题3】It used to be very hard
【小题4】What about the air
【小题5】Do you often go back to your hometown


【解析】（1）How long have you been here？根据下文"我在这里已经十年了"，可知此处询问：你在这里多久了？故答案为How long have you been here？
（2）But now I enjoy living here.根据上文"起初，我不喜欢住在这里"，可知此处回答：但现在我喜欢住在这里。故答案为But now I enjoy living here.
（3）It used to be very hard.根据上下文"你家乡的生活怎么样？但是现在发生了巨大的变化"，可知此处回答：以前很难。故答案为It used to be very hard.
（4）What about the air？根据下文"哦，比城市里的新鲜多了"。可知此处询问：空气怎么样？故答案为What about the air？
（5）Do you often go back to your hometown？根据下文"是的，一个月一次。我去看望我的祖父母"。可知此处询问：你经常回你的家乡吗？故答案为Do you often go back to your hometown？
李明讲述了自己的家乡的前后变化以及自己一个月一次回家乡看望祖父母。
题目要求选句子补全对话，主要考查学生的语言运用能力及日常交际能力。做题时要根据上下文语境来确定答案范围，再结合具体情境来确定最终答案。

39.【答案】One good habit I've developedReading is a good habit I have and it is good for me.（好习惯是什么） 【高分句型一】When I was a child,I didn't enjoy reading books at all.My mother noticed that before I would give up.Later,she always read stories for me and bought me books.Gradually I began to love reading.（如何养成的）While reading,I fee like talking with a wise man.Also,when I don't know how to deal with some problems,I may search for answers which can solve the problems from books.【高分句型二】As the saying goes,"Something is learned every time a book is opened." So I will read more books and read good books.（感受）

【解析】【高分句型一】
Reading is a good habit I have and it is good for me.阅读是我的一个好习惯，对我有好处。
be good for...对……有好处。
【高分句型二】
Also,when I don't know how to deal with some problems,I may search for answers which can solve the problems from books.此外，当我不知道如何处理一些问题时，我可能会从书本上寻找解决问题的答案。
when当……时；引导时间状语从句。
能够根据提示进行书面表达，能够围绕主题准确使用一定的语法、词汇、短语和句型等，清楚连贯地表达自己的思想，进而完成写作任务。