江苏省常州市正衡中学2023年九年级一模5月英语学习情况调查

常州市正衡中学2022-2023学年九年级英语学习情况调查（一模 2023.5）

一、单项选择（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）

从 A、 B、 C、D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

1. ______ Changzhou you see today is quite ______ different city from the one that it used to be.

A. The; /                           B. /; the                        C. The; a                       D. A; a

2. Junior high school days are over and it's hard to ______ our dear teachers and friends.

A. separate from                B. deal with               C. believe in                  D. depend on

3. --- What do you think of Helen?   --- Indeed she has a serious face, but she is very ______ at heart.

A. selfish                            B. patient               C. humorous                   D. generous

4. It is a good idea to experience life ______ the school by volunteering. Take an active part in it, and you make a difference to the world.

A. above                             B. beyond                 C. over               D. against

5. --- A robot served us dinner last night. Don't you think we are living in amazing times?

    --- I can't agree more. The ______ makes our lives easier and happier.

A. information                  B. technology              C. discovery                   D. competition

6. --- How do you find your classmates?

    --- Most are kind, but ______ of them is good to me like Cathy.

A. none                             B. no one                      C. someone                     D. everyone

7. --- Do you like the movie ______ is called The Battle at Lake Changjin?

     --- Sure. I think no movie is ______ than it.

A. that; more touching                                         B. what; less touching

C. that; more touched                                          D. which; less touched

8. Father's Day is coming. I’m thinking about ______.

A. what present I gave my father                             B. if I planned a party for my father

C. how I can give my father a surprise                  D. where will my father and I have a big meal

9. --- Harvey, I hear that Nick came first again in the exam.

     --- It’s not surprise! ______ He learns most carefully in our class.

A. No pain, no gain                                           B. Every dog has its day 

C. Many hands make light work                 D. Actions speak louder than words

10. --- I honestly don't think I'm going to be accepted by the league.

       --- Well, ______ ! You may have made a better impression than you think.

A. you never know           B. I told you              C. not a chance          D. what a pity

二、完形填空（共12小题;每小题1分,满分12分）

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。

You're at your new school. It is lunch time, but you don't have anyone to sit with. You want to join someone at their table, but you are not sure if they are friendly. What do you do? Natalie's ___11___ of solving the problem was to create an app. She knows what it feels like to be alone at a new school. She found it difficult to make new friends and had to ___12___ a new table at lunch every day. If she sat by herself, she felt ___13___.But if she asked to join someone and was ___14___, she felt embarrassed(尴尬的). She created a lunch-planning app to help students like her find people to have lunch with.

The app--called Sit with Us-is ___15___. If a student is having lunch, he or she can create an invitation. Other students can open the app and ___16___ that invitation. They can then use the app to decide when and where to ___17___. This allows students to make ___18___ online instead of face-to-face. This is the reason why it works so well: ___19___ the risk of being refused, and the embarrassment that goes along with it.

Natalie is happy to see that people are replying to het app actively - ___20___ those who suffer from bullying(遭受欺凌). Soon after she made her app available to the public, she won a prize for it. She also appeared in many news stories.

Natalie was even asked to speak at a university. In her ___21___, Natalie wanted people to know that you don't have to do something ___22___ to change lives. Sometimes, a small thing - like having a friend to enjoy lunch with - can make all the difference.

11. A. habit                 B. course               C. method              D. question.

12. A. search for        B. fix up               C. give out              D. get away from

13. A. stressed          B. nervous             C. lonely               D. pleasant

14. A. called               B. refused             C. discussed          D. believed

15. A. cheap               B. simple               C. private              D. noisy

16. A. miss                 B. make                C. send                  D. accept

17. A. stop                 B. study                 C. meet                  D. exercise

18. A. plans               B. trouble               C. reports               D. dinner

19. A. increases           B. avoids               C. adds                    D. takes

20. A. probably          B. exactly                C. especially           D. mainly

21. A. book                B. talk                      C. school                 D. picture

22. A. big                    B. new                     C. similar                D. enjoyable

三、阅读理解（共14小题:每小题2分,满分28分）

阅读下面短文,然后从各题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。

A

23. Why is the book festival held?

A. To sell second-hand books.                         B. To know what books are popular.

C. To exchange books with others.                  D. To tell people how to choose books.

24. Amy is preparing books for the book festival: Which might be a right choice?

A. A comic book.                                           B. A Chinese storybook.

C. A school book.                                             D. An English dictionary.

25. Where does the text probably come from?

A. A diary.                   B. A storybook.        C. A guidebook.        D. A website.

B

About 50 percent of food in the US is wasted. Wasted food produces gas that will cause global warming, and brings other problems like energy emergency. To reduce food waste, people in the food packaging industry are working to develop products for longer shelf life.

Jonathan Deutsch, a professor of food science, says, "All food packaging is designed to explain the contents, protect the quality, and make sure the safety of the product. "When packaging keeps food safe and fresh for a longer time, less waste happens.

Making food last longer is not easy because different foods need different packaging. Fats, for example, change when meeting air and light. That's why fatty foods, like potato chips, are always kept in packages which light can't get through. And cookies are afraid of getting wet. Keeping those snacks in a fully closed package will help them stay fresh and tasty longer.

Packaging can extend shelf life by keeping out gases in the air, like oxygen. Oxygen causes problems for many different foods. So many food packages are designed to solve the air problem. Vacuum-sealed(真空封闭的) packaging takes off any oxygen between the food and packaging, which can increase shelf life from a few days to a few weeks. Modified atmosphere packaging(气调包装) is another solution. Unlike vacuum-sealed packaging which takes off as much air as possible, this packaging replaces the air with a right mixture of gases. Red meat needs some oxygen to keep its colour, but too much oxygen can make it go bad. This kind of packaging can extend shelf life while keeping the product’s colour.

While packaging can help reduce food waste, people also need to consider the environmental influence of the packaging itself. Scientists are working to develop more proper materials. And more people get to know the importance of reducing food waste. "Unlike many of the challenges we face right now on our planet," said Shukla from Food & Wine magazine, "Food waste is something that every single person can do something about."

26. In Paragraph 3, the writer mentioned potato chips and cookies to _____.

A. explain food must be kept without light        B. explain packaging depends on the food type

C. show wasted food is bad for the environment.    D. show food goes bad quickly when getting wet

27. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Packages are designed to keep oxygen inside.

B. Vacuum-sealed packaging is used to package red meat.

C. The materials of packages are friendly to the environment.

D. Modified atmosphere packaging mixes air properly in packages.

28. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. How to Package Food                        B. Creative Packaging Designs

C. Food Waste: Causes and Solutions      D. Packaging: A Way to Fight Food Waste

C 

Sweden is Northern Europe's largest county. Known for its natural beauty, Sweden is also home to Stockholm, the capital city made up of 14 islands. Here are several interesting facts about this Land of the Midnight Sun.

People in Sweden can enjoy only a few hours of light in winter. Or if people live above the Arctic Circle, none at all. To keep safe in the dark, Swedes have different ways of seeing and being seen. Many places are lighted with high-powered spotlights, and kids wear reflectors sewn onto their clothes. Drivers keep their eyes open because they know children will be outside in the dark.

Being close to the Arctic Circle also means months of ice. Ice is especially good for sparking, which is both a form of transportation and a fun choice for walking. "Spark" means "kick" in Swedish, which is what a person does- kicks the spark along the ice while holding onto the back of the little seat and standing on one blade.

When it comes to waste management, Sweden is ahead of its time. Swedes recycle nearly 50% of what they throw away. What about the other half? This is what makes Sweden different from the rest of the world: the waste goes to a power station where it is burned and changed into energy. In 2016, Sweden even began bringing waste from other countries. In this way, Sweden gets 100 million dollars every year.

Want to know more? Head over to http:/www.go-to-sweden.com.

29. How many aspects does the writer-tell-us about Sweden?

A. One.                      B. Three.                 C. Five.                     D. Seven.

30. According to the passage, which of the following may be "sparking"?

31. Which information about Sweden is TRUE?

A. The Land of Midnight Sun is Stockholm.   B. People enjoy the sunshine the whole year.

C. Sweden benefits from waste management.   D. Drivers wear special clothes to be seen well.

32. The main purpose of this passage is to _____.

A. encourage people to visit Sweden               B. tell Swedish ways of recycling waste

C. Show the writer's love for Sweden            D. share something special about Sweden

D

" In Paris, one freezing winter evening, I was having dinner with my friend, Mr. Dupin, the famous detective. We had just finished our meal, when there was a loud knocking at the door. Dupin opened it. There stood Mr. Germain, the chief of the Paris Police.

We welcomed him warmly, for he was an old acquaintance (熟人) whom we hadn't seen for a great time.

"I need your assistance,' 'said Germain. "I met a case(案件) that has been giving me a great deal of trouble. It is very simple but very strange." 

"Also, please keep this secret. If anyone found out that I told you this. I would certainly lose my job."   

"Well, then," said the Chief, "I have learned that a very important letter has been stolen from the king. We are sure who stole it and that the letter is in his house."   

"But who would dare do such a thing" I cried.   

"The thief," said Germain softly, "He's a man who dares do many dangerous things. He is one of the most powerful and important ministers in the government. He is Minister Danton."   

"A lot of times, while Minister Danton was out, a lot of well-trained police officers carefully searched the entire house，room by room. In fact, we examined everything in the house but found nothing."…   

A month later, Dupin asked Germain and me to his house. There he took out a letter and handed it to the Chief. We were both very surprised.

Dupin explained, "I know Minister Danton very well. He could not hide the letter in any of the usual hiding places. I realized that he might have left the letter out in the open, right under everyone's nose, where no one would search for it."

"Then I visited him with my dark glasses on to help me observe(观察) better. While we were chatting, a dirty, torn letter in the letter holder suddenly caught my eyes-unusual for the Minister, who is careful and neat." 

"I was sure it was the letter."   

"Then I purposely left my gloves behind so I could come back again."   

"The next morning，I hired a man to fire a gun on the street, while the Minister went to see what happened, I stole the letter by replacing it with a similar one, On it Dupin wrote these words：   

Your plan was good, but mine was better.   

As you can see, I took the letter.

----Based on a story by Edgar Allan Poe

33. The underlined word "assistance" in the third paragraph probably means ______.

A. hobby    B. help     C. habit     D. holiday

34. Who is the best at solving difficult cases according to the passage?

A. The writer.   B. Mr. Germain.   C. Mr. Dupin.    D. Minister Danton.

35. Dupin did all the following things to help get the letter back EXCEPT ______.

A. wearing his dark glasses when visiting Danton's house

B. leaving his gloves purposely behind in Danton's house

C. hiring a man to fire a gun on the street the next morning

D. writing some words on the letter he put into the letter holder

36. From the passage we can infer that ______.

A. Dupin and Danton are also know each other well

B. Dupin and the writer are both detectives

C. Danton and the writer are new friends

D. Germain and Danton are dangerous enemies

四、六选四阅读.（共4小题;每小题1.5分,满分6分）

阅读短文,从所给的六个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（有两项为多余选项）

Almost everyone in the middle school hopes to go to a senior high school. ___37___. In order to help you better adapt(适应) to the high school life, you need to make some preparations in advance(事先).

Being one step ahead can help you a lot. ___38___. Of course, you can also go to a summer school. There you will not only learn the lessons ahead of time but also get used to the teaching methods of senior high school teachers.

___39___. In junior middle school, most students are more dependable on teachers while in high school most students are more likely to learn independently, eagerly and actively. Besides, there is more knowledge to gain and it becomes more difficult. As a result, some top students in junior middle school may feel discouraged(气馁的) in high school. If you know the difficulty ahead, you will find it easier to adapt yourself to the high school life.

Get some learning experience from high school students. If you happen to know some high school students in your neighborhood, try to make friends with them. ___40___.

Of course, if you know which school you will be in, you can go and have a look around the school. To experience the school culture is a good way for you to get ready.

A. If you learn all the subjects before going to school

B. But high school life can be challenging

C. You can also be active in different activities

D. Borrow some textbooks and learn by yourself

E. Learn about senior high school life

F. Their experience is good for you to face the challenges you’ll meet in high school

五、短文填空（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）

阅读下面短文,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

There are many kinds of art forms in China. And each different part of China has its own special forms of (41) ___________ (tradition) art. These usually try to represent the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, (42) ___________ (turn) into objects of beauty.

Paper cutting (43) ___________ (be) around for more than 1, 500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy (44) ___________ it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as (45) ___________ (symbol) of wishes for good luck and (46) ___________ happy new year.

Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small that they look very real. The pieces are (47) ___________ (careful) shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added (48) ___________ (make) different thing. (49) ___________ takes several weeks to complete everything. The small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have (50) ___________  life and beauty.

六、根据所给的中文完成句子翻译（共6小题;每小题1.5分，满分9分）

51.这个女孩对自已如此严格，她一直处于领先地位。

The girl is so_______________________________________________.

52.虽然他的成就经常受到高度评价，但他从不炫耀。

Although his achievements ___________________ , he _____________.

53我想知道这个问题是否值得和他们讨论。

I wonder__________________________________________________.

54.我们一次能从这个图书馆借多少本书？

How many_________________________________________________?

55.你们种植树木来挡风停沙是多么明智啊!

___________it is_____________________________________________

56.你应该尽力提升自我，而不是灰心丧气。

You should ________________________________________________.

七、书面表达（满分15分）

国家提出了将劳动教育(Labor Education)纳入中小学国家课程的方案。为此，你校校报英语栏日English World 就开展劳动教育的意义，以及如何在校园内开展劳动教育，发起征文。请你以“Some Advice on Developing Labor Education in Our School“为题,写一篇短文。

写作要点:

1.劳动教育的意义（学习生活技能、养成良好习惯…）

2.校内劳动教育建议（开设种植课、组织做蛋糕比赛…）

3…

写作要求:

1.内容必须包含给出的所有信息;2.结构完整，语句流畅，意思清楚、连贯;

3.使用正确和较丰富的词汇和语法结构，书写规范:4.文中不得透露个人信息，否则不予评分;

5.字数100左右（短文首句已给出，不计入总词数）。

Some Advice on Developing Labor Education in Our School

It's reported that Labor Education will be included in the education of middle schools and primary schools.

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答案

一、单项选择（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）

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二、完形填空（共12小题;每小题1分,满分12分）

CACBB DCABC BA

三、阅读理解（共14小题:每小题2分,满分28分）

CBD BDD  BACD BCDA

四、六选四阅读.（共4小题;每小题1.5分,满分6分）

BDEF

五、短文填空（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）

traditional; are turned; has been; but; symbols; a; carefully; to make; It; for

六、根据所给的中文完成句子翻译（共6小题;每小题1.5分，满分9分）

The girl is so strict with herself that she takes lead all the time.

Although his achievements are often thought highly of, he never shows off.

I wonder whether the question is worth discussing with them.

How many books can we borrow from the library at a time?

How wise it is of you to plant trees to prevent the wind and sand!

You should try your best to improve yourself instead of losing heart.

七、书面表达（满分15分）

Some Advice on Developing Labor Education in Our School

It's reported that Labor Education will be included in the education of middle schools and primary schools in China.

I think it's important. We can learn some life skills and form good habits. Both will help us a lot in the future.

As for how to run the course in our school, I have some ideas. The school can offer classes to teach us how to do the cleaning and grow plants. What's more, the school can set up some clubs, such as the cooking club and the paper-cutting club. The school can also hold competitions to see who is the best in making cakes. Such activities make our school life more colorful and meaningful.

I am looking forward to taking the course in the new term. I believe I will do well in it.