湖南省长沙市立信中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语卷

长沙市立信中学2023-2024学年第一次核心素养练习

初三英语

第二部分    阅读（共三节，满分40分）

第一节（共11小题；每小题2分，满分22分）

阅读下列材料，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选择最佳选项。

A

In the coming National holiday film season, ten fantastic movies will come out. Here are some of them.

21. How many movies can you see in the National holiday?

1. Three.      B. Seven.     C.Ten

22. Clara’s grandfather once joined the army. Which movie do you advise him to watch?

1. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie 
2. The Great War 
3. Lose to Win

23. Which of the following is TRUE?

1. All of the three movies are adapted films.
2. Wei Guozheng thinks highly of himself at first.
3. Lose to Win has the highest children ticket.

B

For thousands of years, bamboo has encouraged poets, writers, and painters from all over the world to create works of art. In the hands of artisans(手艺人), bamboo can also be made into beautiful things, showing their unusual beauty.

Wuyi Mountain connects Fujian and Jiangxi provinces, and bamboo grows heavily there. Not only Wuyi Mountain’s tea, the place is also known for its bamboo weaving(编织) tradition. Artisans can make baskets, umbrellas and almost anything in bamboo. Having a history of over 2,000 years, bamboo weaving art became a national intangible cultural heritage(国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2008.

Xie Hongxing, 40, was born and grew up around Wuyi Mountain. He has been weaving bamboo for 22 years. Recently, he has become famous online by building a mini Tiangong space station made of bamboo. On Douyin, Xie surprised many Internet users by using a knife to quickly cut bamboo into pieces that are as wide as each other. He said it took 46 days to finish his mini space station. He used more than twelve kinds of local bamboo to show the beauty of the space station. It took him seven hours to find out how to weave a small national flag of China.

Xie began to learn bamboo weaving when he was a teenager. Now Xie has more than 27,000 followers on Douyin and most of them were born after 1990 or 2000. He set up a museum of bamboo weaving. There visitors can watch and take photos of his works, learn how to make things from bamboo, as well as buy some art works. He says that by doing so, he hopes more young people can know more about the skill and discover the beauty of traditional culture.

24. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

1. There is little bamboo on Wuyi Mountain.
2. The bamboo weaving art has a history of more than 2000 years.
3. The bamboo weaving art is in the international intangible cultural heritage list.

25. What can you learn from the passage?

1. Xie can cut bamboo into pieces of the same height very quickly.
2. It took him seven hours to find twelve kinds of local bamboo.
3. Finishing the mini Tiangong space station is not an easy job.

26. Why does Xie set up a museum of bamboo weaving?

1. In order to sell his bamboo works.
2. In order to interest the young people.
3. In order to teach people to make bamboo works.

27. What’s Xie’s attitude towards the future development of this art?

1. Hopeful.      B. Worried.      C. Upset.

C

Technology has brought ancient poets “back to life”. At the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing, there were two robots that looked like the Chinese poet Li Bai and Du Fu. While Li Bai was holding up a cup of wine, Du Fu was sitting at a desk, writing. These are called bionic(仿生的) robots. The robot feels soft because it is usually made of a special material, CGTN explained in a video.

Another human-like robot named Apollo also caught people’s attention recently. It was created by US company Apptronik. For now, the robot can only make simple movements, such as walking and waving. On the robot’s head there are different kinds of cameras inside. They can help it to have a full view of its environment. They also help the robot keep balance when walking on different places.

Nowadays, humans mostly work with bionic human-like robots. They work by being tour guides or helping visitors at front desks and so on. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look and act like them. They can “strike a chord(引起共鸣) with people,” a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told the New Yorker.

As more human-like robots come out, there are more problems to worry about as well. Safety will be the key, according to the Robot Report website. When a 70-kilogram robot falls down and breaks apart, it may hurt people around.

28. Which is TRUE about the World Robot Conference 2023?

1. People can see bionic robots in Beijing.
2. All the robots there are made in China.
3. People can see the poet Li Bai drinking.

29. The cameras on Apollo’s head can’t____________.

1. help the robot make simple movements.
2. help the robot keep balance while walking.
3. help the robot get a full view of the environment.

30. According to the passage, what may the scientists study next?

1. The price of the robots.
2. The appearance of the robots.
3. The safety problems of the robots.

31. What is the purpose of the passage?

1. To make people interested in robots.
2. To introduce the bionic robots to people.
3. To tell people the development of technology.

第二节  语篇补全（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Some people I know start off studying but they always end up doing something else. Here are some ideas that might help you if you have the same problem.

First of all, you need to take away all the things that stop you from working. 32.____________, since it doesn't help you study. And put the dog outside! Every time the dog goes into your room, you stop studying to pet it. 33.______________. Because then you don’t need to go to the kitchen for something to eat or drink.

Next, instead of doing your homework with your phone on, 34.____________, or it may stop you fron working. You can read your messages later. However, there's no need to turn off the Internet on your computer. 35.________________, but you’d better not login (登录) with the apps like Facebook or Wechat.

36. ___________________. Always study in a quiet place and have a clear desk! Have lots of breaks. I always study for thirty minutes at a time and then have a break for five minutes. I move my arms and legs and drink some water. Then I study again for thirty minutes. It’s important to get up and move your body.

I hope these tips are helpful!

1. Have an apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start
2. Here are some more study tips that you might find useful
3. The first thing you need to do is to turn off your music
4. as you may need it to look up information
5. it's a better idea to turn it off or leave it out of your room

第三节  阅读表达（共4小题；每小题2分，共8分）

阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Near downtown Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province. there is a four-story museum in memory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (抗日战争).

The museum holds 5,974 wartime things, more than 40, 000 books and documents, attracting both tourists from home and abroad. Many visitors don’t know that the museum isn’t owned by the government, but a 56-year-old businessman, Wu Xianbin. Born and raised in Nanjing, he always had special feelings about the war against Japanese aggression.

In 2002, Wu bought an English book on the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) by chance. After reading the book, he realized how little he knew about the history of that war. Four years later, Wu decided to build a museum on the war on his own.

Though Wu has been collecting historical items (物品) of the war all these years, he was not a war lover.

Instead, working in a war museum has made him better understand the importance of peace. Since 2014, Wu has often traveled to Japan to join historical meetings held by Japanese nongovernmental organizations. He communicated with people there to make them better understand the value of peace. Wu’s museum receives around 700 Japanese visitors each year, and some of them have become his friends.

Now, with more people paying attention to the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the museum is getting more help. When it comes to the future of the museum, Wu is not worried, “I am not alone anymore. I will continue my work so that I can spread the voice of peace more widely.”

37. Who is the owner of the museum?

38. When did Wu Xianbin decide to build the museum?

39. How does Wu Xianbin make people in Japan better understand the value of peace?

40. Why will Wu Xianbin continue his work in the museum?

第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）

第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

“Where’s Papa going with the ax(斧头)?” said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.

“Out to the hog house(猪舍),” replied Mrs. Arable. “Some pigs were    41    last night.” “I don’t see why he needs an ax,” continued Fern, who was only eight.

“Well,” said her mother, “one of the pigs is very small and    42   . So your father has decided to do away with it.” “Do away with it?” shouted Fern. “You mean kill it? Just because it’s smaller than   43   ?” Mrs. Arable put the cream on the table. “Don’t yell, Fern!” she said. “Your father is right. The pig would probably die anyway.” Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors. The grass was wet and the earth smelled of spring.

“Please don’t kill it!” she caught up with her father and cried. Mr. Arable stopped walking. “Fern,” he said softly, “you will have to learn to    44    yourself.” “Control myself?” yelled Fern. “This is a matter of    45    and death, and you talk about controlling myself.” Tears ran down but she held the ax and tried to pull it out of her father’s    46   .

“It’s unfair,” cried Fern. “The pig couldn’t help being born small, could it? If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me?” Mr. Arable smiled. “Certainly not,” he said,    47    at his daughter with love. “But this is different. A little girl is one thing, but a little pig is another.” “I see no    48   ,” replied Fern, still hanging on to the ax.

“All right,” he said. “You go back to the house and I will    49    the pig when I come in. I’ll let you start it on a bottle, like a baby. Then you’ll see what trouble a pig can be.” When Mr. Arable returned to the house half an hour later, he carried a box under his arm. The kitchen table was set for    50   , and the room smelled of coffee, bacon, and wood smoke from the stove(炉子).

41. A. stolen      B. born      C. created
42. A. weak      B. strong      C. active
43. A. another     B. the other     C. the others
44. A. comfort     B.connect     C. control
45. A. house      B. life      C. food
46. A. hand      B. clothes     C.bag
47. A. looking after    B. looking up     C. looking down
48. A. difficulty     B. difference     C. development
49. A. bring      B.take      C. throw
50. A. breakfast     B. lunch      C. dinner

第二节  （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Phryges are the mascots(吉祥物) of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics(残奥会).

The two mascots share 51.__________ same spirit. They carry the common 52.__________(mean) of “Alone we go fast, but together we go 53._____________(far)”. Both of 54.___________(they) are the symbols of freedom and hard work.

The Phryges cap is chosen because it’s a very strong symbol for France. It also 55.____________(send) a strong message to be together. While Phryges are part of a large family, the main 56._______________(hero) of Paris 2024 will be Olympic Phryge and Paralympic Phryge. Over the next two years, they both will play a key role in 57._____________(prepare) for the coming Games.

“They are two main characters during the war. Although they look similar, their characters are different 58.__________ each other.” explained Julie. They have been there for 59.___________(thousand) of years, and have seen several key events in French history. Now they have returned for this big event in France to lead a new age through sports.

60. _____________ amazing it is! The mascots have brought such a big change to our society.

第三节  翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

As we all know, English is as important as physics and chemistry. 61. 你知道我们怎样才能把英语学好吗？Now let me tell some of my thoughts.

First, get the pronunciation right. I always listen to tapes and repeat the new words again and again. I also read the textbook aloud and repeat after the teacher to practice spoken English. I enjoy making conversations with partners as well.

Second, read more. 62. I often read English novels and magazines so that I can have a better understanding of the language. It can also increase my reading speed.

Third, 63. 在课堂上记笔记并且注意句型。Memorizing and using them is a good way to learn English well. It is very important and useful for improving writing.

I often watch English movies, too. 64. Although I can’t understand all the words, the expressions on the characters’ faces help me a lot. I never connect English with Chinese while watching.

Learning a language is never easy. 65. No one can succeed overnight. In fact, I just use every tool on hand and take my learning step by step. I’m still learning new things to this day.

第三部分  写作（共1小题，满分10分）

66. 风清露白惹秋思，飞萤无声庆祥和。最美不过中秋夜，一轮秋月泛金波。为呼吁中学生更好地了解中华文化和节日习俗，近期我校开展了一系列节日文化弘扬与传播活动。中秋佳节将至，假如你是李华，请你根据下面的提示，写一篇演讲稿来介绍中秋节（时间、活动、意义等），并针对作为中学生的我们该如何弘扬中华传统节日文化给出你的建议。

写作要求：要点齐全，适当补充；字迹工整，语言流畅，结构清晰，80-100词；文中不得出现真实姓名、学校名等相关信息。

the Mid-Autumn Festival

Time: the 15th day of the 8th lunar month   Activities: admire the moon...

Meaning: get together with family...    Advice: learn more traditional customs(习俗)...

Dear schoolmates,

It is a great honor for me to introduce Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional festival that many people love and celebrate every year. ___________________________________________________________________