江西省九江市浔阳区九江市同文中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期10月月考英语试题

九江市同文中学2023-2024 学年度上学期阶段一考试（10月）

九年级英语

一、听力理解(本大题共20小题，共20分)

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二、单项填空(8分)

请阅读下面各题，从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并填写在相应位置。(每小题1分)

(   ) 21. Alice never gets upset though she has to wait in line for long. She is very ________ .

A.haunted   B.confident   C.active   D. patient

(   ) 22.--There was thick haze (霾) in our city this spring. What do you think of it?

--I think ________ car we drive, ________ pollution our city will have.

1. the fewer; the fewer     B. the fewer; the less

C. the more; the fewer     D. the more; the less

(    ) 23.-- Jack,don’t ________ on the floor.

-- I am sorry, Mum. Look! The old hen is ________ eggs.

A. lay; laying   B. lie; lay    C. lay; lie   D. lie; laying

(    ) 24. If you meet some new words, you'd better ________ in a dictionary.

1. to look up them  B. look up them C.to look them up  D. look them up

(    ) 25. ________ wonderful speech Emma gave at the UN conference!

1. How     B.What   C. What a   D. What an

(    ) 26.--Grace, have you watched the Chinese Poetry Conference(《中国诗歌大会》) recently?

--Of course, it is so popular and it has got tons of ________ .

1. energy   B. knowledge  C. ability    D. attention

(    ) 27. I want to know ________ do to help my neighbor.

A. what I can   B. what can I  C. how I can   D. how can I

(    ) 28. -- I don't know the words to a lot of songs, but I do know some folk songs that my                              grandma ________ me at an early age.

A. teaches   B. taught   C. will teach   D. has taught

三、完形填空(26分)

A)  请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并将答案填在答题卡相应位置。(每小题1分)

As long as there are humans, there are stories. Stories are and will always be a 29._____ part of human culture. 30._____ they are created for entertainment (娱乐) or tell a real-life event, new stories are created and told every second of every day. However, the way of telling stories has changed 31._____ over history. Stories can be told using different 32._____ , from words and letters to sounds, pictures, and 33._____ the tellers’ bodies.

Spoken stories are the 34.______ way of storytelling. These stories were passed down. 35._____ spoken words, from speakers or tellers to 36._____ . Think of stories told around a fire, or stories about your weekend you 37._____ with friends around the water cooler. Some 38._____ spoken stories include short stories such as The Tortoise and the Hare (《龟免赛跑》) and Goldilocks and the Three Bears(《金发姑娘和三只熊》).

Written stories are another old 39._____ of storytelling.These stories were written or 40._____ on paper. Written stories have 4l._____ us most of what we know about mankind's history and culture. Think of novels, written plays, or short stories such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and Ernest Hemingway's Hills like White Elephants.This type of story might also 42._____ written histories such as Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.

Multi-modal (多模态) stories can include both spoken and written components(组成部分), but 43._____ will also include other forms of expression. Think of picture books that combine written words and pictures, or TV shows or movies that include spoken words and moving images.

29. A. strange   B. necessary   C. difficult   D. similar

30. A. Whether  B. Unless    C. Although   D. Because

31. A. easily   B. simply    C. suddenly   D. greatly

32. A. actions   B. voices    C. methods   D. purposes

33. A. again   B. instead    C. even    D. still

34. A. oldest   B. best    C. funniest   D. cheapest

35. A. across   B. through   C. between   D. among

36. A. performers   B. writers    C. readers   D. listeners

37. A. play    B. take    C. bring    D. share

38. A. true   B. popular   C. special    D. humorous

39. A. shape   B. hobby    C. kind    D. culture

40. A. spelt   B. told    C. printed    D. called

41. A. taught   B. marked   C. described   D. bought

42. A. create   B. discover   C. change    D. include

43. A. it     B. they    C. that    D. this

B)请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后用方框中所给词的适当形式填空，并将答案写在答题卡相应位置。每个词限用一次。(每小题1分)

The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for old people in China. It is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is a festival to give 44.________ to the old. And it is also 45.________ the idea of respecting (尊重) the old. This holiday is on the ninth day of the ninth mouth of the lunar calendar. On this holiday, younger people usually show love 46.________ respect to older people by giving them presents. Older people also get good treats on this day.There are many ways for Chinese people to express 47.________ respect. When an older person goes into a room, everyone stands. People are introduced from the oldest to the youngest. When we give a book to an older person, we 48.________ our two hands. In western countries, 49.________ , older people don't often think that they are old.They are called “seniors” instead of “50.________ people”. They try to do everything themselves.Even after retirement (退休)，they take on 51.________, part-time jobs and new activities to keep their body working well.               Westerners respect their older people, too. Usually, seniors take trains and buses for 52.________ . Western seniors don't often live with their children.They live 53.________. During holidays, the family usually gather at the grandparents' home, and a great smile and a warm hug are enough for grown children 54.________ their respect.

四、阅读理解(共 46 分)

A)请先阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项，并填在相应位置。(每小题 2分)

A

Here are three forms of Chinese art.

55.What are called the “Four Treasures of the Study”?

A. A pen, a book, an ink stick and an ink stone.   

B. A pen, paper, an ink stick and an ink stone.

C. A brush, paper,an ink stick and an ink stone.   

D. A brush,paper,an ink stick and an ink box.

56.How many major kinds of poetic styles are there in ancient China?

A. Three.   B. Four.   C. Five.   D. Six

57.What is a combination of music, art and literature?

A. Opera.   B. Painting.  C. Calligraphy. D. Poetry.

B

I often cycle(骑自行车) around Australia and plan to cycle the Nullarbor to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS，多发性硬化症). I have MS myself, but cycling is a pain-free activity for me. I feel quite relaxed after cycling. But a not-so-kind person stole all of my bikes when I was travelling.

Since this happened, the human kindness I have been shown makes me feel very surprised. A kind lady bought a mountain bike for me to continue riding. A gentleman donated (捐赠) another bike to me to continue training on roads.It was almost impossible to find a bike in my size because the bike I had before was very short. And it required an extra-small frame(框架). I was quite lucky. My hometown got behind me to raise some money. With this money, I have bought a bike that is just the right size for me

So far people have offered me places to stay, welcomed me into their warm homes. They made sure I have enough water when riding so long. They also put money in my hands in the street to help me reach my goal. The stolen bikes turned into an interview with ABC Radio and papers in Tasmania.

My point is that there are so many good and kind-hearted people out there. My experience is that people are mainly kind and beautiful. I could never doubt(怀疑) the fact that the world holds more good and kind people than unkind people. That, in itself, is hope! I'm happy that I will cycle on the road again soon, and do my best to give back kindness.

58. The passage is probably a(n) ________ .

1. travelling note  B. volunteer poster  C. fiction   D. science survey

59. What does the underlined phrase “got behind”in Paragraph 2 imply(暗指)?

A.Many people followed him.   B.A gentleman caught up with him.

C.His hometown supported him.   D . Other friends fell behind him.

60. Put the things happened to the writer in correct order.

a. Some kind people bought bikes for him.

b. He'll try to give back kindness.

c. All of his bikes were stolen.

d. Radio and papers interviewed him.

e. Some people served him well.

A. b-d-a-c-e    B. c-d-a-e-b    C. a-e-d-b-c   D. c-a-e-d-b

61.What is the writer's purpose according to the passage?

A. To encourage us to be born with kindness.

B. To tell us how to take care of our things during the trip.

C. To show us kind people are more than unkind people in the world.

D. To teach us to be happy.

62. How did the writer's feelings change?

A. relaxed-happy-sad-excited    B. relaxed-surprised-lucky-happy

C. thirsty-nervous-excited-afraid   D. surprised-sorry-excited-upset

C

Hundreds of little robots are moving around in colleges and cities in the US, Britain and other areas. The robots, about 50cm tall，are bringing food like pizza to hungry people.

The robots were tested in a small number before the COVID-19 pandemic. But now they are widely used because people need contact-less delivery(无接触配送) and there aren’t enough workers.

“We saw need to use robots just go through the ceiling(上限).” said Alastair Westgarth. He is the head of Starship Technologies, whose robots recently made their 2 millionth delivery.” I think need is always there, but it is brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic.Starship has more than 1,000 robots, up from just 250 in 2019. Hundreds more robots will be sent out soon. They are delivering food at 20 US colleges and 25 more will be added soon. They are also operating in England and the company's hometown Estonia.

The robots use cameras, sensors(传感器 )and GPS to move around and even cross streets on their own at the speed of 8 km an hour. Operators keep watch on several robots at a time but they say they seldom need to stop or move them to avoid a barrier(障碍物).When a robot arrives，people enter a code(密码) on their phones to open the robot and get their food.

There are still some problems now. The robots have to be recharged regularly(定时充电) .__________ They cannot leave food at the door. Some big cities with crowded sidewalks, like New York and Beijing,are not welcoming them.

A company found that US food delivery orders increased by 66percent last year. And delivery need could remain high even after the COVID-19 pandemic because people have got used to the service.

63. Where might the food delivery robots be hard to see according to the passage?

A.In California.      B.In big cities like Beijing.

C.In the colleges in Britain.    D.In the company's hometown.

64. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. There was no need for the robots in the past.

B. The need for the robots makes him set up the company.

C.The need for the robots is increasing rapidly.

D. There will be less need for the robots after the COVID-19pandemic.

65. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A. Operators.    B. Phones.   D. Cameras.   C.Robots.

66. Choose the best sentence to fill in the blank “_________” in Paragraph 6.

A.They move slowly and cannot travel far.

B.They are not big enough but very smart.

C.It is not safe to deliver food with robots.

D.Many people don't want to deliver food.

67. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?

A. It is necessary to use food delivery robots.

B. Ordering food online will be less popular.

C. People will continue to choose food delivery robots.

D. People cannot live comfortably without food delivery robots.

D

Birdsong is powerful. It can calm and comfort people, bring joy and hope, and even help with your homework. Birdsong is the loudest in spring and summer, but you can enjoy its advantages all year round.

Birdsong is what we call the song of a bird. It sings to interest a partner or to protect its home. Although most birds make a sound, there is a group of birds called songbirds that are “expert singers”. These include blackbirds, nightingales(夜莺) and robins(知更鸟).

Research has shown that birdsong can be good for us. Dr. Eleanor Ratcliffe, from the University of Surrey, found that some birdsong made people feel less stressed, and many people said listening to birdsong for five minutes a day could lift their feelings in winter. Birdsong connects humans to nature, which can be good for both mind and body. One opinions that before humans lived in cities and towns they spent more time in the wilderness. This developed a positive connection to birdsong because if birds are singing, it usually means there are no dangers nearby. Another reason is that birdsong avoids background noise. It helps to draw people's attention. Some say listening to birdsong while doing homework can help them think. “Birdsong can make us less stressed and improve our happiness.” Elaine Bradley, a famous animal expert, tells a reporter. “ it can be fantastic for our health.”

You can hear birdsong in a city street, a park, or even indoors through a window. In autumn and winter, fewer birds will be singing outside than in spring, but you can still hear birds such as robins,sparrows(麻雀) and wrens(鹪鹩). A great way to listen to birdsong in winter is online.

68. How many kinds of birds are mentioned as “expert singers” in Paragraph 2?

A.Two   B.Three   C. Four   D. Five

69. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A.The places to listen to birdsong.

B.The time to enjoy birdsong.

C.The advantages of birdsong for humans.

D.The ways to listen to birdsong.

70. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A.The fact that birdsong avoids background noise.

B.The fact that birdsong connects humans to nature.

C.The fact that birdsong can be fantastic for our health.

D.The fact that birdsong makes people feel less stressed.

71. Which of' the following best shows the structure of the passage?

A. ①//②③④  B.①//②③//④  C.①②③//④   D.①②//③//④

72. What's the theme (主旨) of the passage？

A.Language   B.Nature    C.Sports    D.Art

B)请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整，并填在相应位置。一空一句。(每小题2分)

There are many uses for dictionaries. Most people use a dictionary when they want to check what a particular(特定的) word means. Language learners, however, shouldn't overly depend on a dictionary. Ideally(理想地), they should first try to understand what a word means from the sentences that come before it, as well as those that comes after it. 73.________

One great use for dictionaries is “related words”. Besides the word you are looking up, you can also find some related words with more general or more specific(具体的) meanings in some dictionaries.This can be really useful for your writing. 74.________For example, if you are looking up a word that means the act of seeing something, you can look up the word “see”, and then find more specific terms like “get a look”.

75.________ To know what the past tense of “think” is, one can look it up in the dictionary. If one is uncertain whether “furniture” is countable (可数的) or not, the dictionary can provide the answer.76.________ It can be interesting and surprising to learn the history behind some words. Anyone who enjoys words can spend hours looking through a dictionary and collecting all kinds of fascinating facts. 77.________ The word “fine” and the word “finish" come from the same word “finis” which means “end”.

五、补全对话 (5分)

请阅读下面短文，根据对话内容从方框内的七个选项中选择五个填入空白处，使对话通顺、合理、意思完整,并将答案填在答题卡相应位置。一空一句。(每小题 1分)

A:You look unhappy. 78.________

B. I didn't pass the English exam again.

A: I'm sorry to hear that.79.________

B:I find listening is the hardest!

A:You need a lo of practice.80.________

B: Good idea. I know your English is great. How do you learn it?

A:Well, I learn new words by saying or writing them again and again. l practice listening by

listening to tapes, I learn grammar by asking my teacher for help.

B:Sounds great. I will learn from you and to improve my English.

A:Good luck. 81.________ I’d like to help you.

B: OK. Thanks a lot.

A:82.________

六、书面表达 (15 分)

为了让同学们能更好地适应九年级的学习生活，做到劳逸结合，松弛有度，你们学校这个星期将组织同学们交流活动。请你根据下面图示，以“How to Learn Wisely”为题写一简演进稿，给大家提出建议吧!

要求:

1.   参考提示内容，适当发挥; 

2.语句通顺，意思连贯，并书写工整；

3.文中不出现任何真实信息；

4.词数120词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

How to Learn Wisely

Hello, everyone! All of us want to learn wisely and get good grades. But how can we do that?

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九江市同文中学2023-2024 学年度上学期阶段一考试（10月）

九年级英语

参考答案

一、听力测试（20分）

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二、单项填空（8分）

21-24 DBDD     25-28 CDAD

三、完形填空（26 分）

29-33  BADCC    34-38  ABDAB     39-43  CCADB

44. warmth      45. spreading     46. and   47. their   48. use    49. however   

50. old     51. hobbies    52. free    53. alone    54. to show

四、阅读理解（46分）

55. C    56. C    57. A  

58. A    59. C    60. D 61. C    62. B

63. B    64. C  65. C    66. A    67. C   

68. B   69. C    70. A    71. D    72. B

73. E    74. D    75. B    76. C    77. G

五、补全对话（5分）

78. A    79. E    80. B    81. D    82. C

六、书面表达（共15分）

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