2020-2021学年宁夏吴忠市盐池县九年级（上）期末英语试卷解析版

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2020-2021学年宁夏吴忠市盐池县九年级（上）期末英语试卷
一、听力（共5小题，共20分；其中有5个小题为非选择题，位置在第四题听力题内。） I. 听对话选出正确的图画。（每小题1分）

II.听对话及对话后的问题，然后选择正确答案。（每小题1分）
6．（1分）A Watching TV.
B. Reading a story.
C. Reading a newspaper.
7．（1分）A.11：05.
B.11：15.
C.11：25.
8．（1分）A. Hang out with his friend.
B. Have a picnic.
C. Finish his homework.
9．（1分）A. Because he thought cooking was cool.
B. Because he didn't like his mother's food.
C. Because he was interested in cooking.
10．（1分）A. In a hospital.
B. At a restaurant.
C. In a library.
三III. 听对话，选择正确答案。（每小题2分）
11．（2分）听下面一段对话，回答小题。
（1）How old was Stan Lee？
A. 95 years old
B. 85 years old
C. 75 years old
（2）How did Dave feel about Stan Lee's death？
A. Surprised
B. Sad
C. Uncomfortable
12．（3分）听下面一段对话，回答小题。
（1）Where is the six﹣year﹣old girl from？
A .Australia.
B. Canada.
C. India.
（2）Who did the girl climb the mountain with？
A. Her classmates.
B. Her coach.
C. Her parents.
（3）How long did the journey last？
A. For nine days.
B. For nineteen days.
C. For ninety days.
四、听力（共1小题，计分5分）听短文，然后根据表格提示和所听内容完成下列各小题。（每空词数不限）。
13．（5分）（1）Mrs. White will make a speech to the　　.
（3）Mrs. White comes from the　　.
（3）Mrs. White will give the speech in the school　　.
（4）The speech will be made on　　 morning.
（5）Mrs White's speech is about how to　　 well.
二、完形填空（共1小题，共计10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，选出一个最佳选项。
14．（10分）How much do you know about the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region（自治区）？ You may know that （1）　　 is in the northwestern China. You may also know that it has deserts. （2）　　 what else？ October 25， 2018 was the 60th anniversary of the founding（成立） of the region. Now it is a good time for us to learn more about this beautiful place.
If you go to Ningxia， you should visit Shapotou. It's a desert in the city of Zhongwei. It became a （3）　　 place because of the TV show "Where Are We Going， Dad？"
（4）　　 deserts， Ningxia also has a lot of lakes and wetlands. Yinchuan is the capital city of Ningxia. The city has almost 200 natural lakes and 400 wetlands.
About one﹣﹣third of Ningxia's （5）　　 is the Hui ethnic group. The Hui people sing a kind of folk （6）　　 called "wild flower". It is so popular that many Han people can also sing it.
The Yellow River runs through Ningxia. It makes the soil rich. People grow a lot of rice there. Many of them eat rice daily. People in Ningxia also make a living by（7）　　sheep and cattle. They make full use of these animals' skins. They blow air into sheep skin and make it into rafts（筏子）. They can use the rafts to （8）　　the yellow river.
What's new in Ningxia？
Ningxia is also building new high﹣speed railways. By 2022， three high﹣speed railways will （9）　　 Ningxia with Qinghai， Inner Mongolia and Gansu. They will （10）　　 travelers a lot of time. This is Ningxia. Do you want to enjoy its beauty？

（1）A. he
B. she
C. it
D. they.
（2）A. But
B. And
C. Or
D. Though
（3）A. difficult
B. popular
C. boring
D. surprising.
（4）A. Beside
B. Besides
C. Except
D. As
（5）A. plant
B. animal
C. place
D. population.
（6）A. music
B. show
C. movie
D. newspaper.
（7）A. keeping
B. killing
C. selling
D. buying
（8）A. go
B. turn
C. climb
D. cross.
（9）A. part
B. connect
C. divide
D. cover.
（10）A. waste
B. create
C. save
D. produce
三．阅读理解（共5小题，每小题8分，共计40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出最佳选项.
15．（8分）Winter holiday is a great time to improve your child's reading!
How to sign up （报名）：
We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this winter holiday!
*Go to www. readfun. org
*Choose "Parent"
*Choose the blue "Sign Up"
What we provide：
We provide you with thousands of free， excellent articles with questions and activities. To make reading easy， we have chosen interesting and knowledge﹣filled articles of different levels. You can go to www. readfun. org / winter holiday reading to download （下载） and print the articles for free.
How to use：
TIP（建议）1： Articles for reading should be understandable， so be sure to choose articles at your child's reading level. Don't be afraid to start with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that your child reads， reads， reads!
TIP2： It's also important to help your child develop good reading habits. First， help him keep a good record of his reading. Second， encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members. That way， you will all have a good time.
We wish you and your family a great winter holiday!

（1）What does www.readfun.org provide？　　
A. Online teachers.
B. Interesting videos.
C. Pen friends' information.
D. Articles of different levels.
（2）According to TIP 1， it's important to choose articles　　.
A. of high grade levels
B. with difficult questions
C. at your child's reading level
D. with interesting activities
（3）According to TIP 2， parents should help their kids develop　　 good reading habit（s）.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
（4）The text above is written for　　.
A. parents
B. kids
C. teachers
D. writers
16．（8分）New Energy in the Twenty﹣first Century
Energy from wind
Wind is a kind of clean energy， and there is lots of it. but if there's no wind， there is no wind energy.
Energy from water
When water from a high place to a lower place， it can make electricity （电）without pollution. However， people have to build dams （水坝） to use this energy， and building dams is very expensive.
Energy from the earth
There is heat in the rocks under the earth. Scientists use the heat to make geothermal（地热的） energy. This kind of energy is cheap and clean， but it is only possible in a few places in the world.
Energy from the sun
Solar panels（太阳电池板） on the roofs of house can turn energy from the sun into electricity. Solar power is clean and plentiful （丰富的）. When the weather is bad， it doesn't work.

（1）How many kinds energy does the passage talk about？　　
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
（2）What kind of energy is very expensive if we want to get ？　　
A. Energy from wind.
B. Energy from water
C. Energy from the earth
D. Energy from the sun
（3）What kinds of energy depend much on the weather according to the passage？　　
A. Energy from water and energy from wind
B. Energy from water and energy from the earth
C. Energy from the earth and energy from the sun
D. Energy from wind and energy from the sun
（4）These kinds of energy have something in common， it is　　.
A. expensive
B. clean
C. easy to get
D. difficult to get
17．（8分）Many of us don't pay attention to the importance of eye care． It's said that if you take care of your body， then you can be healthy． That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care． Natural eye care should be put in a number one place．
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food， gene （基因） and aging （年龄增长）． Televisions， computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight．
If you happen to work in front of the computer， it is best to take a rest every once in a while． Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable． It is bad for your eyes， too． If this happens， the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water． You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things． For example， sunglasses are not just fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight fromUV rays．
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight． Remember that vitamins（维生素） A、C and E are good for eyes． Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins． And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight， too． If a person exercises regularly（规律地） and eats the right kind of food， his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time．
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes． Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person's eyesight， too． In a word， eye care is very important， no matter how old a person is．

（1）All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight except　　．
A． age
B． height
C． reading
D． computer
（2）What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer？　　
A． Eat healthy foods．
B． Clean the eyes by using cold water．
C． Wear a pair of sunglasses．
D． Have a rest after working for a while．
（3）What do the under words "UV rays" mean？　　
A．沙土
B．闪电
C．紫外线
D．超声波
（4）Which is the best title of the passage？　　
A． Ways of Eye Care
B． Ways of Eye Exercises
C． Way of Being be Happy
D． Way of Being Healthy
18．（8分）Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents． Every day they are very busy trying to make money for my schooling．
One day， my mother was sewing a quilt（缝被子）． I silently sat beside her．
"Mum， is there love between you and Dad？" I asked in a very low voice．
With surprise in her eyes， she stopped her work for a while． The she said， "Susan， look at this thread（线）． It can hardly be seen， but it's really there． It makes the quilt strong． If life is a quilt， love should be a thread． Love is inside．"
I couldn't understand her until the next spring． At that time， my father suddenly got sick seriously． My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month．
After they were back， may mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road every day． They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple．
After two months my father still couldn't walk by himself．
"Dad， how are you feeling now？" I asked him one day．
"Susan， don't worry about me．" he said． "I just like walking with your mum． I like this kind of life．" Reading his eyes， I knew he loves my mother deeply．
Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life． Love is inside， making life strong and warm．
（1）Why are Susan's parents busy trying to make money？　　
A． To send Susan to school
B． To get to see the doctor
C． To buy a strong quilt
D． To show their love
（2）Susan' father stayed in hospital for　　．
A． one day
B． one month
C． two months
D． three months
（3）Susan came to understand her mother　　．
A． while her mother was sewing a quilt
B． before her father was in hospital
C． when she was sitting beside her mother
D． after her father was seriously sick
（4）What can we know from the passage？　　
A． Susan's father is very lazy
B． Susan's mother is a nurse
C． Susan's parents love each other
D． Susan doesn't like her father
19．（8分）During the summer holiday， some students might have been busy with traveling， summer camps and all kinds courses. But a special group of Chinese middle school students decided to taste the hardship of life outside school.
Twelve students in a big city sold vegetables at a local market together. Within 12 days， they made more than1，500 yuan.
Among them， the oldest is 21 years old， while the youngest is just 10. They are all cousins in a big family and eight of them are from rural areas.
"Compared to traveling， such social practice connects us and makes us learn how tough our parents are，" said Dalin， 18， to the City Morning Post. Dalin， a senior high graduate， and her 12﹣year﹣old brother Xiaolin came up with the idea.
They learned to work hard to sell their veggies. Every morning they had to wake up at 3 o'clock. Some of them went to the farmer's market to buy vegetables. Some of them went to the local market to take up a temporary stall（临时摊位）. To lower the cost，they learned to bargain（讲价） with the sellers.
At about 6： 30 am， they began to sell vegetables. They peddled（吆喝） loudly to attract（吸引） customers. After several days， they got some experience， too.
For example， it was better to put vegetables in order and bigger ones on top. When the vegetables are too heavy. they should give customers an extra plastic bag.
When they finally packed up and went home， they had a small meeting. Everyone took notes and shared their feelings.
"We are tired，" said Dalin. " but we gained a lot."

（1）In the writer's opinion， the 12 students' action was　　 .
A. popular
B. encouraging
C. strange
D. embarrassing
（2）The cousins decided to sell vegetables at a market to　　 .
A. show how able they were
B. have less hardship of life
C. learn how hard their parents work
D. prepare for their future traveling
（3）They bargained with the sellers to　　 .
A. cut down the cost
B. share their feelings
C. get bigger vegetables
D. attract more customers
（4）The best title of the story should be　　 .
A. Summer Courses
B. Family Business
C. Students Learn from Bargains
D. Cousins Work with Vegetables
五语法填空（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）
20．（10分）Yang Ming has a friend from England. His name is Steve. He must be （1）　　（excite） about leaving for China tomorrow，（2）　　 he is a little nervous. Why？ For one thing， he doesn't know how to use （3）　　（chopstick） very well …and doesn't know how to behave at the dinner table. One important thing is that he is not supposed to start （4）　　（eat） first if there （5）　　（be） older people at the table.It's also （6）　　（polite） to stick（7）　　（he） chopsticks into food. He shouldn't （8）　　（point） at anyone （9）　　 his chopsticks， either. and there's one more thing he needs to know. He shouldn't talk when he is eating dinner. Children are not allowed（10）　　（speak） loudly at the dinner table.
六．单词拼写。（共1小题，计分5分）根据下列短文，写出与各小题所给汉语相对应的英语单词的正确形式。（每空一词）。
21．（5分）We are living a fast life. It seems that everything has to be fast， for example， fast food， fast Internet， fast roads， fast money. Every day we try to get things done （1）　　（迅速地）， but there are some moments that we have to slow down and enjoy our lives.
We are always （2）　　（忙碌的） every day. I have to work eight hours or more a day at my full﹣time job. When I get home， it's always over seven o'clock. I make an （3）　　（努力） to write something. It means that I try to find a bit of time for my hobby ﹣﹣﹣writing. I can hardly ever write on weekends. I really want to have a rest on weekends.
What I'm trying to say is this： if you don't take some time to slow down once in a while and enjoy your life， it will pass you by. You can be unhealthy （4）　　（都） in body and in mind. It's terrible. So why not make plans to （5）　　（放松） yourself this weekend？
七．综合填空（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）从下面方框中选择适当的词填入短文中，使短文通顺正确。每词只用一次，有些词语要用适当的形式。
22．（10分）
lose late something so careful experience from worry they share
Teenagers often have lots of problems and （1）　　． Sometimes they have problems with the schoolwork and sometimes with （2）　　friends． How to deal with them？
I remember an example of a middle school girl， Nancy． She once （3）　　 her wallet and was afraid to tell her parents about it．（4）　　 she walked to school every day． A week （5）　　， she couldn't stand it any more because it was too far from home． She had to talk to her parents． They were really understanding and told her to be （6）　　 next time．
In fact， the worst thing is not to do （7）　　． You can't feel better unless you talk to someone． Problems are normal in life． You should not run away （8）　　your problems． Instead， you'd better （9）　　them with your parents or ask an expert for help， because they have more （10）　　．
八、任务型阅读（每小题10分，共计10分）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，在每小题句子空白处填入适当的词语，使其意思与短文内容一致。（每空词数不限）
23．（10分）Beautiful pictures of mountains and forests， clear skies， flying birds， wild animals， silly faces﹣you can find them all in one place. Why？ On a postcard! Have people always sent postcards？ No! Before postcards， people liked to send the sealed letter.
The picture for the first decorated postcard came to John P. Charlton in 1861. He thought a simple card with a border（饰边） would be a great way to send a message. Then in the late 1800s， postcards which had pictures on them changed. By law， people had to write their notes in the front of the picture! The back was only for the address. Several years later， England allowed a divided﹣back postcard. Then people could write their notes on the back of the left side. And they put the address on the right. During the early 1900s， the golden age of postcards， people around the world were more and more interested in picture postcards. In 1908， Americans alone mailed over 677 million postcards.
Today， the postcard is the third most popular collection in the world after the stamp and coin. You can always see or get a newly﹣designed one， especially on New Year's Day.

（1）People liked to send　　 before the appearance of postcards.
（2）The picture for　　 postcard came to John P. Charlton in 1861.
（3）They must write their note　　 the picture.
（4）The golden age of postcards was during　　.
（5）"One" refers to a　　 in the last sentence of the passage.
九、书面表达（共1题，满分15分）
24．（15分）安全是一个永恒的话题，安全对于每个人来说都很重要，今年安全教育日的主题是"普及安全知识，确保生命安全。"为了进一步增强中学生的安全意识，提高自我保护能力，学校将举行以安全为主体的征文活动。请根据以下表格内容写一篇为"How can we make ourselves safe？ "的英语短文。
要点
内容
交通安全
遵守交通规则，不闯红灯
食品安全
吃健康食品，不吃垃圾食品
活动安全
进行体育锻炼时，不弄伤自己，不私自下河游泳
校园安全
……（自拟两点）
参考词汇：遵守obey交通规则traffic rules 小心 be careful
要求：
1.必须包含所给全部要点及内容，可适当发挥；
2.文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名；
3.词数：80个左右，正文开头已给出，不计入总词数；
How can we make ourselves safe？

Safety is very important to everyone.
____________________________________________

2020-2021学年宁夏吴忠市盐池县九年级（上）期末英语试卷
参考答案与试题解析
一、听力（共5小题，共20分；其中有5个小题为非选择题，位置在第四题听力题内。） I. 听对话选出正确的图画。（每小题1分）
1．

听力部分的分析与解答均为：略
II.听对话及对话后的问题，然后选择正确答案。（每小题1分）
6．（1分）A Watching TV.
B. Reading a story.
C. Reading a newspaper.
【分析】略
【解答】略
7．（1分）A.11：05.
B.11：15.
C.11：25.
【分析】略
【解答】略
8．（1分）A. Hang out with his friend.
B. Have a picnic.
C. Finish his homework.
【分析】略
【解答】略
9．（1分）A. Because he thought cooking was cool.
B. Because he didn't like his mother's food.
C. Because he was interested in cooking.
【分析】略
【解答】略
10．（1分）A. In a hospital.
B. At a restaurant.
C. In a library.
【分析】略
【解答】略
三III. 听对话，选择正确答案。（每小题2分）
11．（2分）听下面一段对话，回答小题。
（1）How old was Stan Lee？
A. 95 years old
B. 85 years old
C. 75 years old
（2）How did Dave feel about Stan Lee's death？
A. Surprised
B. Sad
C. Uncomfortable
【分析】略
【解答】略
12．（3分）听下面一段对话，回答小题。
（1）Where is the six﹣year﹣old girl from？
A .Australia.
B. Canada.
C. India.
（2）Who did the girl climb the mountain with？
A. Her classmates.
B. Her coach.
C. Her parents.
（3）How long did the journey last？
A. For nine days.
B. For nineteen days.
C. For ninety days.
【分析】略
【解答】略
四、听力（共1小题，计分5分）听短文，然后根据表格提示和所听内容完成下列各小题。（每空词数不限）。
13．（5分）（1）Mrs. White will make a speech to the　　.
（3）Mrs. White comes from the　　.
（3）Mrs. White will give the speech in the school　　.
（4）The speech will be made on　　 morning.
（5）Mrs White's speech is about how to　　 well.
【分析】略
【解答】略
二、完形填空（共1小题，共计10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，选出一个最佳选项。
14．（10分）How much do you know about the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region（自治区）？ You may know that （1）　C　 is in the northwestern China. You may also know that it has deserts. （2）　A　 what else？ October 25， 2018 was the 60th anniversary of the founding（成立） of the region. Now it is a good time for us to learn more about this beautiful place.
If you go to Ningxia， you should visit Shapotou. It's a desert in the city of Zhongwei. It became a （3）　B　 place because of the TV show "Where Are We Going， Dad？"
（4）　B　 deserts， Ningxia also has a lot of lakes and wetlands. Yinchuan is the capital city of Ningxia. The city has almost 200 natural lakes and 400 wetlands.
About one﹣﹣third of Ningxia's （5）　D　 is the Hui ethnic group. The Hui people sing a kind of folk （6）　A　 called "wild flower". It is so popular that many Han people can also sing it.
The Yellow River runs through Ningxia. It makes the soil rich. People grow a lot of rice there. Many of them eat rice daily. People in Ningxia also make a living by（7）　A　sheep and cattle. They make full use of these animals' skins. They blow air into sheep skin and make it into rafts（筏子）. They can use the rafts to （8）　D　the yellow river.
What's new in Ningxia？
Ningxia is also building new high﹣speed railways. By 2022， three high﹣speed railways will （9）　B　 Ningxia with Qinghai， Inner Mongolia and Gansu. They will （10）　C　 travelers a lot of time. This is Ningxia. Do you want to enjoy its beauty？

（1）A. he
B. she
C. it
D. they.
（2）A. But
B. And
C. Or
D. Though
（3）A. difficult
B. popular
C. boring
D. surprising.
（4）A. Beside
B. Besides
C. Except
D. As
（5）A. plant
B. animal
C. place
D. population.
（6）A. music
B. show
C. movie
D. newspaper.
（7）A. keeping
B. killing
C. selling
D. buying
（8）A. go
B. turn
C. climb
D. cross.
（9）A. part
B. connect
C. divide
D. cover.
（10）A. waste
B. create
C. save
D. produce
【分析】宁夏位于中国的西北，它有沙漠，湖泊和湿地。文章主要是介绍了宁夏的情况。
【解答】（1）C 代词辨析。A他，B她，C它，D它们，因为前面介绍了宁夏自治区的情况，所以这里要填it，表示：你可能知道它位于中国的西北。故选C。
（2）A 连词辨析。A但是，B和，C或者，D虽然，因为前面介绍了宁夏的沙漠，结合空格后面的what else可知，这里要填But，表示：但是其他的什么呢？故选A。
（3）B 形容词辨析。A困难的，B流行的，C无聊的，D惊奇的，根据下句"由于电视节目《我们去哪儿，爸爸？》"可知，这里要填popular，表示：由于电视节目《我们去哪儿，爸爸？》，它变成了一个受欢迎的地方。故选B。
（4）B 介词辨析。A在…旁边， B（被除的对象包括在内）除…之外，C（被除的对象不包括在内）除…之外，D作为。根据后面的内容可知，宁夏还有湖泊和湿地，所以这里要填Besides（被除的对象包括在内），表示：除了沙漠，宁夏还有湖泊和湿地。 Except（被除的对象不包括在内），Beside（在…旁边）和As（作为）都不符合要求。故选B。
（5）D 名词辨析。A植物，B动物，C地方，D人口，根据空格后面的is the Hui ethric group可知，这里要填population，表示：宁夏大约四分之三的人口是回族。故选D。
（6）A 名词辨析。A音乐，B表演，C电影，D报纸，根据句子的sing可知，这里要填music，表示：回族的人们唱一种被叫做"野花"的民间音乐。故选A。
（7）A 动词辨析。A保持，B杀，C卖，D买，根据空格后面的sheep and cattle，结合句意可知，这里要填keeping（介词后面常跟动名词），表示：宁夏的人们也通过养牛羊谋生。故选A。
（8）D 动词辨析。A去，B转，C爬，D穿过，根据空格后面的the Yellow River，结合句意可知，这里要填cross，表示：他们也使用竹筏跨越黄河。故选D。
（9）B 动词辨析。A离开，B连接，C分，D覆盖，根据词组connect…with…（把…和…连接起来），结合句意可知，这里要填connect，表示：三条高速铁路把宁夏和青海，内蒙古以及甘肃连接起来。故选B。
（10）C 动词辨析。A浪费，B建立，C节省，D生产，根据空格后面的a lot of time，结合句意可知，这里要填save，表示：它们将会节省游客许多时间。故选C。
三．阅读理解（共5小题，每小题8分，共计40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出最佳选项.
15．（8分）Winter holiday is a great time to improve your child's reading!
How to sign up （报名）：
We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this winter holiday!
*Go to www. readfun. org
*Choose "Parent"
*Choose the blue "Sign Up"
What we provide：
We provide you with thousands of free， excellent articles with questions and activities. To make reading easy， we have chosen interesting and knowledge﹣filled articles of different levels. You can go to www. readfun. org / winter holiday reading to download （下载） and print the articles for free.
How to use：
TIP（建议）1： Articles for reading should be understandable， so be sure to choose articles at your child's reading level. Don't be afraid to start with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that your child reads， reads， reads!
TIP2： It's also important to help your child develop good reading habits. First， help him keep a good record of his reading. Second， encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members. That way， you will all have a good time.
We wish you and your family a great winter holiday!

（1）What does www.readfun.org provide？　D　
A. Online teachers.
B. Interesting videos.
C. Pen friends' information.
D. Articles of different levels.
（2）According to TIP 1， it's important to choose articles　C　.
A. of high grade levels
B. with difficult questions
C. at your child's reading level
D. with interesting activities
（3）According to TIP 2， parents should help their kids develop　B　 good reading habit（s）.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
（4）The text above is written for　A　.
A. parents
B. kids
C. teachers
D. writers
【分析】短文讲了寒假是提高孩子阅读能力的大好时机，详细地介绍了一个提高孩子阅读的网站。
【解答】（1）D.细节理解题。根据"We provide you with thousands of free， excellent articles with questions and activities. To make reading easy， we have chosen interesting and knowledge﹣filled articles of different levels. You can go to www. readfun. org / winter holiday reading to download （下载） and print the articles for free."可知www.readfun.org 提供不同层次的文章。故选D。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据"Articles for reading should be understandable， so be sure to choose articles at your child's reading level."可知根据提示1，选择符合孩子阅读水平的文章很重要。故选C。
（3）B.细节理解题。根据"First， help him keep a good record of his reading. Second， encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members. "可知根据提示2，父母应该帮助孩子培养两种良好的阅读习惯。故选B。
（4）A.细节推理题。根据"How to sign up （报名）：We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this winter holiday!和Choose "Parent"可知上面的文字是为父母写的。故选A。
16．（8分）New Energy in the Twenty﹣first Century
Energy from wind
Wind is a kind of clean energy， and there is lots of it. but if there's no wind， there is no wind energy.
Energy from water
When water from a high place to a lower place， it can make electricity （电）without pollution. However， people have to build dams （水坝） to use this energy， and building dams is very expensive.
Energy from the earth
There is heat in the rocks under the earth. Scientists use the heat to make geothermal（地热的） energy. This kind of energy is cheap and clean， but it is only possible in a few places in the world.
Energy from the sun
Solar panels（太阳电池板） on the roofs of house can turn energy from the sun into electricity. Solar power is clean and plentiful （丰富的）. When the weather is bad， it doesn't work.

（1）How many kinds energy does the passage talk about？　C　
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
（2）What kind of energy is very expensive if we want to get ？　B　
A. Energy from wind.
B. Energy from water
C. Energy from the earth
D. Energy from the sun
（3）What kinds of energy depend much on the weather according to the passage？　D　
A. Energy from water and energy from wind
B. Energy from water and energy from the earth
C. Energy from the earth and energy from the sun
D. Energy from wind and energy from the sun
（4）These kinds of energy have something in common， it is　B　.
A. expensive
B. clean
C. easy to get
D. difficult to get
【分析】短文讲了21世纪的新能源，详细地介绍了风能、水能、地热能和太阳能等。
【解答】（1）C .细节归纳题。根据"Energy from wind. Energy from water. Energy from the earth. Energy from the sun"可知这篇文章讨论了4种能量。故选C。
（2）B .细节理解题。根据"Energy from water：However， people have to build dams （水坝） to use this energy， and building dams is very expensive."可知水能是非常昂贵的。故选B。
（3）D .细节理解题。根据" Wind is a kind of clean energy， and there is lots of it. but if there's no wind， there is no wind energy.和Solar panels（太阳电池板） on the roofs of house can turn energy from the sun into electricity. Solar power is clean and plentiful （丰富的）. When the weather is bad， it doesn't work."可知风能和太阳能取决于天气。故选D。
（4）B .细节理解题。根据"Wind is a kind of clean energy，When water from a high place to a lower place， it can make electricity （电）without pollution.Scientists use the heat to make geothermal（地热的） energy. This kind of energy is cheap and clean，和Solar power is clean and plentiful （丰富的）. "可知这些能量有一些共同点，它们是清洁的。故选B。
17．（8分）Many of us don't pay attention to the importance of eye care． It's said that if you take care of your body， then you can be healthy． That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care． Natural eye care should be put in a number one place．
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food， gene （基因） and aging （年龄增长）． Televisions， computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight．
If you happen to work in front of the computer， it is best to take a rest every once in a while． Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable． It is bad for your eyes， too． If this happens， the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water． You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things． For example， sunglasses are not just fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight fromUV rays．
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight． Remember that vitamins（维生素） A、C and E are good for eyes． Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins． And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight， too． If a person exercises regularly（规律地） and eats the right kind of food， his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time．
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes． Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person's eyesight， too． In a word， eye care is very important， no matter how old a person is．

（1）All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight except　B　．
A． age
B． height
C． reading
D． computer
（2）What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer？　D　
A． Eat healthy foods．
B． Clean the eyes by using cold water．
C． Wear a pair of sunglasses．
D． Have a rest after working for a while．
（3）What do the under words "UV rays" mean？　C　
A．沙土
B．闪电
C．紫外线
D．超声波
（4）Which is the best title of the passage？　A　
A． Ways of Eye Care
B． Ways of Eye Exercises
C． Way of Being be Happy
D． Way of Being Healthy
【分析】这是一篇健康环保类阅读，短文主要告诉我们眼睛对于我们来说是很重要的，很多人也想保护好自己的眼睛，那么应该怎样做呢．作者从可能会导致我们的视力下降的原因下手，给我们讲述了保护眼睛的方法．
【解答】1．B．细节理解题．根据短文第二段There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food， gene（基因） and aging（年龄增长）． Televisions， computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight可知，导致我们的视力下降原因很多，如没有足够的食物、基因、年龄增长、电视、电脑和阅读等．这里没有提到的是B选项height身高．故选B．
2．D．细节理解题．根据短文第三段中If you happen to work in front of the computer， it is best to take a rest every once in a while可知，如果你必须在电脑面前工作的话，最后每隔一会儿就休息一下．故选D．
3．C．词义猜测题．根据划线单词所在的句子For example， sunglasses are not just fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays．可知，这句话的意思是，戴太阳镜不仅是为了时尚，他们也可以保护眼睛不受___的伤害．UV rays紫外线．故选C．
4．A．主旨大意题．根据最后一段All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes所有这些都是眼睛保健的自然方式，帮助我们保持健康的眼睛．可知，标题可以是"保护眼睛的方法"．故选A．
18．（8分）Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents． Every day they are very busy trying to make money for my schooling．
One day， my mother was sewing a quilt（缝被子）． I silently sat beside her．
"Mum， is there love between you and Dad？" I asked in a very low voice．
With surprise in her eyes， she stopped her work for a while． The she said， "Susan， look at this thread（线）． It can hardly be seen， but it's really there． It makes the quilt strong． If life is a quilt， love should be a thread． Love is inside．"
I couldn't understand her until the next spring． At that time， my father suddenly got sick seriously． My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month．
After they were back， may mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road every day． They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple．
After two months my father still couldn't walk by himself．
"Dad， how are you feeling now？" I asked him one day．
"Susan， don't worry about me．" he said． "I just like walking with your mum． I like this kind of life．" Reading his eyes， I knew he loves my mother deeply．
Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life． Love is inside， making life strong and warm．
（1）Why are Susan's parents busy trying to make money？　A　
A． To send Susan to school
B． To get to see the doctor
C． To buy a strong quilt
D． To show their love
（2）Susan' father stayed in hospital for　B　．
A． one day
B． one month
C． two months
D． three months
（3）Susan came to understand her mother　D　．
A． while her mother was sewing a quilt
B． before her father was in hospital
C． when she was sitting beside her mother
D． after her father was seriously sick
（4）What can we know from the passage？　C　
A． Susan's father is very lazy
B． Susan's mother is a nurse
C． Susan's parents love each other
D． Susan doesn't like her father
【分析】本文主要讲述了一则小故事．孩子并没有理解父母之间的爱，在父亲生病住院的时候，小女孩懂得了父母之间的爱是温暖的，虽然平时并没有感受到，但是这种感情一直存在．
【解答】1．A，细节理解题，根据Every day they are very busy trying to make money for my schooling可知父母拼命赚钱是为了给自己交学费，故选A．
2．B，细节理解题，根据My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month可知母亲在医院照顾父亲的时间为一个月，也就是父亲住院的时间，故选B．
3．D，细节理解题，根据 I couldn't understand her until the next spring． At that time， my father suddenly got sick seriously可知当父亲生了很严重的病的时候，我才了解到妈妈说的话，故选D．
4．C，推理判断题，根据 Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life． Love is inside， making life strong and warm可知父母之间的爱就像母亲说的针和线一样，虽然没有轰轰烈烈，但是一样温暖，因为他们彼此爱着对方，故选C．
19．（8分）During the summer holiday， some students might have been busy with traveling， summer camps and all kinds courses. But a special group of Chinese middle school students decided to taste the hardship of life outside school.
Twelve students in a big city sold vegetables at a local market together. Within 12 days， they made more than1，500 yuan.
Among them， the oldest is 21 years old， while the youngest is just 10. They are all cousins in a big family and eight of them are from rural areas.
"Compared to traveling， such social practice connects us and makes us learn how tough our parents are，" said Dalin， 18， to the City Morning Post. Dalin， a senior high graduate， and her 12﹣year﹣old brother Xiaolin came up with the idea.
They learned to work hard to sell their veggies. Every morning they had to wake up at 3 o'clock. Some of them went to the farmer's market to buy vegetables. Some of them went to the local market to take up a temporary stall（临时摊位）. To lower the cost，they learned to bargain（讲价） with the sellers.
At about 6： 30 am， they began to sell vegetables. They peddled（吆喝） loudly to attract（吸引） customers. After several days， they got some experience， too.
For example， it was better to put vegetables in order and bigger ones on top. When the vegetables are too heavy. they should give customers an extra plastic bag.
When they finally packed up and went home， they had a small meeting. Everyone took notes and shared their feelings.
"We are tired，" said Dalin. " but we gained a lot."

（1）In the writer's opinion， the 12 students' action was　B　 .
A. popular
B. encouraging
C. strange
D. embarrassing
（2）The cousins decided to sell vegetables at a market to　C　 .
A. show how able they were
B. have less hardship of life
C. learn how hard their parents work
D. prepare for their future traveling
（3）They bargained with the sellers to　A　 .
A. cut down the cost
B. share their feelings
C. get bigger vegetables
D. attract more customers
（4）The best title of the story should be　D　 .
A. Summer Courses
B. Family Business
C. Students Learn from Bargains
D. Cousins Work with Vegetables
【分析】这篇文章讲述了学生暑假买菜参加社会实践，体验父母的艰辛。
【解答】（1）B.推理判断题。根据They learned to work hard to sell their veggies.他们学会了怎样努力地去买菜。可知作者是鼓励这样的行为。故选：B.
（2）C.细节理解题。根据But a special group of Chinese middle school students decided to taste the hardship of life outside school.可知他们买菜是为了体验父母的艰辛。故选：C.
（3）A.细节理解题。根据To lower the cost，they learned to bargain（讲价） with the sellers.可知他们学习讲价是为了降低成本。故选：A.
（4）D.标题归纳题。根据Twelve students in a big city sold vegetables at a local market together.可知本文主要讲述了12名身为学生的表兄弟在假期卖菜的故事。故选：D.
五语法填空（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）
20．（10分）Yang Ming has a friend from England. His name is Steve. He must be （1）　excited　（excite） about leaving for China tomorrow，（2）　but　 he is a little nervous. Why？ For one thing， he doesn't know how to use （3）　chopsticks　（chopstick） very well …and doesn't know how to behave at the dinner table. One important thing is that he is not supposed to start （4）　eating/to eat　（eat） first if there （5）　are　（be） older people at the table.It's also （6）　impolite　（polite） to stick（7）　his　（he） chopsticks into food. He shouldn't （8）　point　（point） at anyone （9）　with　 his chopsticks， either. and there's one more thing he needs to know. He shouldn't talk when he is eating dinner. Children are not allowed（10）　to speak　（speak） loudly at the dinner table.
【分析】本文介绍了Steven 在即将来中国前对中国餐桌礼仪方面的一些心理顾虑。
【解答】（1）excited．考查形容词．提供词是动词；根据题干. He must be （1）____（excite） about leaving for China tomorrow.可知，句型结构，be excited about sth，对…感到兴奋。故答案为excited．
（2）but．考查连词．根据句意，他明天动身去中国一定很兴奋，___他有点紧张.结合语境可知，在两句话的其中一句前应该填入连词，分析两句话的逻辑关系可知，前句兴奋，后句紧张，所以是转换。故答案为but．
（3）chopsticks．考查名词．根据题干he doesn't know how to use （3）____（chopstick） very well .可知，提供词是名词，筷子；结合生活常识可知，该词表示吃饭的工具时，一律用复数形式。故答案为chopsticks．
（4）eating/to eat．考查动名词．根据题干 One important thing is that he is not supposed to start （4）____（eat） first．可知，提供词是动词；结合空前动词start，其后可跟动名词也可以跟动词不定式作宾语。故答案为eating/to eat．
（5）are．考查动词．根据题干 if there （5）____ （be） older people at the table.可知，需要填入there be 结构的be动词，根据短文主体时态，介绍礼仪、礼节﹣﹣﹣一般现在时；根据后面名词，old people 是复数名词。故答案为are．
（6）impolite．考查形容词．根据题干.It's also （6）____ （polite） to stick（7）____ （he） chopsticks into food。可知，根据中国习惯，筷子插入食物中是不礼貌的. 所以应该将其加前缀im，转换为其反义词填入。故答案为impolite．
（7）his．考查代词．根据（6）句意分析，结合提供词是人称代词，空前动词，空后名词，所以应该将其转换为形容词性物主代词填入，修饰后面的名词。故答案为his．
（8）point．考查动词．根据题干 He shouldn't （8）____（point） at anyone （9）____ his chopsticks， either. 可知，提供词是动词；空前有情态动词，后跟动词原形。故答案为point．
（9）with．考查介词．根据题干句意，他也不应该____他的筷子指向任何人。可知，此处表示将筷子作为指人的工具，do sth， with sth.。故答案为with．
（10）to speak．考查动词.根据题干Children are not allowed（10）____ （speak） loudly at the dinner table.。结合语境可知，固定结构，be allowed to do sth.。故答案为to speak．
六．单词拼写。（共1小题，计分5分）根据下列短文，写出与各小题所给汉语相对应的英语单词的正确形式。（每空一词）。
21．（5分）We are living a fast life. It seems that everything has to be fast， for example， fast food， fast Internet， fast roads， fast money. Every day we try to get things done （1）　quickly　（迅速地）， but there are some moments that we have to slow down and enjoy our lives.
We are always （2）　busy　（忙碌的） every day. I have to work eight hours or more a day at my full﹣time job. When I get home， it's always over seven o'clock. I make an （3）　effort　（努力） to write something. It means that I try to find a bit of time for my hobby ﹣﹣﹣writing. I can hardly ever write on weekends. I really want to have a rest on weekends.
What I'm trying to say is this： if you don't take some time to slow down once in a while and enjoy your life， it will pass you by. You can be unhealthy （4）　both　（都） in body and in mind. It's terrible. So why not make plans to （5）　relax　（放松） yourself this weekend？
【分析】本文提醒人民在快节奏生活时代需要注意安排时间放松自我。
【解答】（1）quickly.考查副词 .根据句意：每天我们都设法迅速完成各项任务。结合中文提示写出副词quickly，直接填入，修饰动词短语，get things done。故答案为quickly。
（2）busy.考查形容词.根据句意：我们总是每天都忙碌。结合中文提示写出形容词busy，结合语境，直接用原级填入，用作表语。故答案为busy。
（3）effort.考查名词.根据句意：我努力写东西。结合中文提示和语境短语搭配，写出单词，effort与题干中词一起构成短语，make an effort to do sth.。故答案为effort。
（4）both.考查代词.根据句意：你可能在身体和心上都不健康，结合中文提示和语境短语搭配，写出单词，both与题干中词一起构成短语，both…and…。故答案为both。
（5）relaxt.考查动词.根据句意：所以为什么不制定计划这个这个周末放松自己呢？结合中文提示写出单词，relax，匹配题干语境，空前，make plans to do sth.，所以直接用其原形填入。故答案为relax。
七．综合填空（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）从下面方框中选择适当的词填入短文中，使短文通顺正确。每词只用一次，有些词语要用适当的形式。
22．（10分）
lose late something so careful experience from worry they share
Teenagers often have lots of problems and （1）　worries　． Sometimes they have problems with the schoolwork and sometimes with （2）　their　friends． How to deal with them？
I remember an example of a middle school girl， Nancy． She once （3）　lost　 her wallet and was afraid to tell her parents about it．（4）　So　 she walked to school every day． A week （5）　later　， she couldn't stand it any more because it was too far from home． She had to talk to her parents． They were really understanding and told her to be （6）　careful　 next time．
In fact， the worst thing is not to do （7）　anything　． You can't feel better unless you talk to someone． Problems are normal in life． You should not run away （8）　from　your problems． Instead， you'd better （9）　share　them with your parents or ask an expert for help， because they have more （10）　experience　．
【分析】短文讲了青少年经常有很多问题和担心，详细的介绍了当遇到这些问题时应该如何去处理．
【解答】1．worries；考查名词．根据前句Teenagers often have lots of problems ，可知结合选项，应说青少年经常有很多问题和担心．lots of 后接名词复数．故答案为worries．
2．their；考查代词．根据前句Sometimes they have problems with the schoolwork 有时他们在功课上有问题，可知结合选项，应说有时和他们的朋友有问题．名词friends前用形容词性物主代词．故答案为their．
3．lost；考查代词．根据后句her wallet and was afraid to tell her parents about it．可知结合选项，应说她有一次丢了钱包，害怕告诉她的父母．句子是一般过去时，故答案为lost．
4．So；考查连词．根据前句 She once lost her wallet and was afraid to tell her parents about it．她有一次丢了钱包，害怕告诉她的父母．可知结合选项，应说因此她每天都步行去上学．故答案为so．
5．later；考查形容词．根据后句she couldn't stand it any more because it was too far from home．她再也不能忍受了，因为离家太远了．可知结合选项，应说一周后，故答案为later．
6．careful；考查形容词．根据前句They were really understanding ，可知结合选项，应说他们真的很理解，并告诉她下次要小心．故答案为careful．
7．anything；考查不定代词．根据前句In fact， the worst thing is not to do ，可知结合选项，应说事实上，最糟糕的事情是不要做任何事，这里是否定句，所以用anything．故答案为anything．
8．from；考查介词．根据前后句You should not run away…your problems．可知结合选项，应说你不应该逃避你的问题．run away from逃避，故答案为from．
9．share；考查动词．根据后句them with your parents or ask an expert for help，可知结合选项，应说相反，你最好与父母分享或请求专家的帮助，share sb with sth与某人分享某事you'd better do sth最好做某事．故答案为share．
10．experience；考查名词．根据前句Instead， you'd better share them with your parents or ask an expert for help，可知结合选项，应说因为他们有更多的经验．故答案为不可数名词experience．
八、任务型阅读（每小题10分，共计10分）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，在每小题句子空白处填入适当的词语，使其意思与短文内容一致。（每空词数不限）
23．（10分）Beautiful pictures of mountains and forests， clear skies， flying birds， wild animals， silly faces﹣you can find them all in one place. Why？ On a postcard! Have people always sent postcards？ No! Before postcards， people liked to send the sealed letter.
The picture for the first decorated postcard came to John P. Charlton in 1861. He thought a simple card with a border（饰边） would be a great way to send a message. Then in the late 1800s， postcards which had pictures on them changed. By law， people had to write their notes in the front of the picture! The back was only for the address. Several years later， England allowed a divided﹣back postcard. Then people could write their notes on the back of the left side. And they put the address on the right. During the early 1900s， the golden age of postcards， people around the world were more and more interested in picture postcards. In 1908， Americans alone mailed over 677 million postcards.
Today， the postcard is the third most popular collection in the world after the stamp and coin. You can always see or get a newly﹣designed one， especially on New Year's Day.

（1）People liked to send　the sealed letters　 before the appearance of postcards.
（2）The picture for　the first　 postcard came to John P. Charlton in 1861.
（3）They must write their note　in the front of　 the picture.
（4）The golden age of postcards was during　the early1900s　.
（5）"One" refers to a　postcard　 in the last sentence of the passage.
【分析】本文介绍了明信片的发展史。
【解答】（1）the sealed letters.细节理解题。根据 Before postcards， people liked to send the sealed letter.可知在明信片以前人们喜欢送密封的信。故答案为：the sealed letters。
（2）the first.细节理解题。根据 The picture for the first decorated postcard came from John P. Charlton in 1861.可知第一张装饰明信片的图片来自1861年的约翰•查尔顿。故答案为：the first。
（3）in the front of.细节理解题。根据 By law， people had to write their notes in the front of the picture! 可知根据法律，人们必须把笔记写在图画的前面！后面只有地址。故答案为：in the front of。
（4）the early1900s.细节理解题。根据During the early 1900s， the golden age of postcards.在20世纪初，明信片的黄金时代；可知在20世纪早期，明信片迎来黄金时
代。故答案为：the early1900s。
（5）postcard.词义猜测题。根据the postcard is the third most popular collection in the world after the stamp and coin. You can always see or get a newly﹣designed one， especially on New Year's Day.可知明信片是继邮票和硬币之后世界上第三大最受欢迎的收藏品。你总是可以看到或得到一个新设计的，尤其是在元旦。根据前后文含义可知，此处one指代的是明信片，故答案为：postcard。
九、书面表达（共1题，满分15分）
24．（15分）安全是一个永恒的话题，安全对于每个人来说都很重要，今年安全教育日的主题是"普及安全知识，确保生命安全。"为了进一步增强中学生的安全意识，提高自我保护能力，学校将举行以安全为主体的征文活动。请根据以下表格内容写一篇为"How can we make ourselves safe？ "的英语短文。
要点
内容
交通安全
遵守交通规则，不闯红灯
食品安全
吃健康食品，不吃垃圾食品
活动安全
进行体育锻炼时，不弄伤自己，不私自下河游泳
校园安全
……（自拟两点）
参考词汇：遵守obey交通规则traffic rules 小心 be careful
要求：
1.必须包含所给全部要点及内容，可适当发挥；
2.文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名；
3.词数：80个左右，正文开头已给出，不计入总词数；
How can we make ourselves safe？

Safety is very important to everyone.
____________________________________________
【分析】高分句型一：
Don't cross the street when the traffic lights are red. 红绿灯时不要过马路。句子中when引导一个时间状语从句。
高分句型二：
In a word， it's important to remember these for us all.总之，记住这些对我们大家都很重要。 it's important to do sth表示做某事很重要。
【解答】Safety is very important to everyone.Middle school students are flowers of our country， so students' safety is becoming the focus to us all.（引出话题）
First， we must obey the traffic rules when we go out. Don't cross the street when the traffic lights are red. 【高分句型一•】Keep to the right in the street.（交通安全） Second， we should eat healthy food. Don't eat junk food.Eat more fruits and vegetables. Eat less meat and eggs.（食品安全）Besides， don't hurt ourselves while we are playing. It's dangerous to swim in the river alone， so don't go to the river without permission.（活动安全）
we shouldn't crowd each other when we go upstairs or downstairs at school. We shouldn't eat junk food more often.（校园安全）
In a word， it's important to remember these for us all.【高分句型二】（结束语）