广东省广州市越秀区2016届九年级上学期期末调研测试英语试题

越秀区2015-2016学年第一学期期末学业水平调研测试 九年级英语试卷 本试卷共四大 题 快递公司问题件快递公司问题件货款处理关于圆的周长面积重点题型关于解方程组的题及答案关于南海问题 ，8页，满分110分。考试时间120分钟。 一、 语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. There are some traditions　1 　you can find almost anywhere, anytime, such 　2 　sending birthday cards, 　3 　out the candles on a birthday cake and singing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song. Others are only 　4 　 for certain ages and in certaincountries. In China, 　5 　 a child’s second birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child. According to Chinese tradition, the first thing that the child picks up 　6 　 you what profession the child will choose later in 　7 　. For Japanese children, 　8 　 third, fifth and seventh birthdays are　9 　 important. At this age, there is a special celebration Shichi-Go-San (seven, five, three in Japanese) when children go to the temple wearing a new kimono (和服). The priest (僧侣) gives them special sweets, and the parents usually organize a party for their friends in their home. In Argentina, Mexico and several 　10 　Latin American countries, girls have a special birthday celebration 　11 　they reach the age of fifteen. After a special ceremony (仪式), the girls dance a waltz with their father and other boys. Eighteen is the traditional ‘coming of age’—the age when (in many countries) you have the right to vote (选举), join the army and (in Britain) drink alcohol 　12 　 buy a house. In many English-speaking countries, a 　13 　birthday cake often has a key on top, or the cake itself is sometimes in the shape of a key. The key means that the young person　14 　 now 　1 5　 to leave and enter the family home at any time they want to! ( ) 1. A. where　B. what　C. that  　D. when ( ) 2. A. for  B. like 　C. so    D. as ( ) 3. A. blow　B. blowing　C. to blow　D.blown ( ) 4. A. find  B. finds 　C. found  　D. finding ( ) 5. A. on  　B. in   C. at    D. to ( ) 6. A. telling　B. told　C. will tell  D. tells ( ) 7. A. life  　B. lives　C.living  　D.live ( ) 8. A. a    B. an  C. the    D. / ( ) 9. A. especial　B.especially　C. more especial　D. most especial ( ) 10. A. the other　B. another　C. others　D. other ( ) 11. A. when  　B.before　C. since　D. because ( ) 12. A. and   　B. but  　C. or  　D. so ( ) 13. A. twenty-one　B. twenty-first　C. twentieth-one　D. twentieth-first ( ) 14. A. has    B. was  　C. have　D. is ( ) 15. A. old enoughB. young enoughC. enough oldD. enough young 二、 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~25各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Some students cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying. Other students might feel that they can’t 　16 　the test without cheating. Even when there seems to bea “good reason” for cheating, it isn't a good 　17 　 A student who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test 　18 　to talk with the teacher and his or her parents,so they can find some better ways  together. Talking about these problems and 　19 　them out will help feel better than cheating. If a student gets 　20 　cheating, the teacher may give a “　21 　 ”on the test, send him or her to the head teacher’soffice, andcall his or her parents. Worse than the bad grade may be the feeling of having disappointed those people, like parents and teachers. A parent may worry that you are not a(an) 　22 　person and a teacher might watch you more closely the next time you're taking a test. There are plenty of 　23 　 why a kid shouldn't cheat, but some students have already cheated. If that's you, it's never too late to stop cheating. Cheating can become a 　24 　 , but a student is　25 　able to act better and make better decision. Be brave to talk the problem over with a parent, teacher or friend. ( ) 16. A. write　B. exercise　C. pass  　D. expect ( ) 17. A. idea  B. thinking　C. suggestion　D. situation ( ) 18. A. decides　B. hopes　C. refuses  D.needs ( ) 19. A. breaking　B. dreaming　C. missing　D. working ( ) 20. A. caught　B. offered　C. appeared　D. suggested ( ) 21. A. prize 　B. result  C. zero  D. treat ( ) 22. A. bad  B. good  C.interesting　D　.honest ( ) 23. A. excuses　B. reasons　C. decisions　D. ways ( ) 24. A.menu  B.medicine　C.habit    D. match ( ) 25. A. never 　B. always　C. seldom  D. sometimes 三、 阅读（共25小题；满分45分） 第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Saturday,March 21,2015 Dear Mom and Dad, The time has come:I'm graduating, and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years. I still remember when you used to say, "You can be whatever you want" I'm soglad you are my parents, especially when I hear kids say they don't get on well with theirs.I'm glad that you support me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help,and that's important to me. Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. I loved going even though I never caughtanything. I also remember when you would get angry with me. I realize you were only tryingto show me theright way. When Iwould cry, you would always be there to try to cheer meup. That's what I call a good, loving, caring dad. Sometimes you and Mom don't agree withme, but you are there by my side in anything that I do, and that's why I love you both so much. Mom, I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night, and I hopethat never changes. I love telling you everything;the best part about you is that you listen. I'mglad we do a lot together. You love to have fun, and Dad does,too. You always give me youropinion and I listen. Thank you for bringing me up. Love always, Allison ( ) 26. Allison writes the letter to show __________ to her parents. A. wishes　B. support　C. help　D. thanks ( ) 27. In Allison's opinion,other kids of her age may __________ their parents. A. have problems with　B. get on well with　 C. like to talk to　D. like to listen to ( ) 28. Father might get angry with her when Allison__________. A. didn't accept him  B. didn't do things in the right way C. didn't catch any fish　D. didn't agree with her parents ( ) 29. The underlined part "and Dad does,too" in Paragraph 3 means "__________". A. and Dad is funny, too  B. and so is Dad C. and Dad has, too    D. and Dad also loves to have fun ( ) 30. What makes Allison and her mother good friends? A. Cheering up each other.　B. Listening to each other and having fun together. C. Encouraging each other.　D. Going out together. B Fifty-three years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90% of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home. However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present. There are many similar dolls on the market in competitionwith her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life thirteen years ago. She looked more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup and miniskirts. And her company offers more kind of clothes too. It seems that Barbie has losther magic among older girls. “For younger girls, playing with a Barbieis much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern," says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistantin a New York toy store. It is good news that on the international market. Barbie is still No. 1. although Mattelis selling fewerBarbies inthe United States three years, sales in other countries arestill going up.In January 2009, Mattel openedits first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designersfor their own Barbies. Mattel is planning big celebration for Barbie's 53rd birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popularin the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 53 is surely not the age to retire. ( ) 31. Barbie's family name is______. A. Roberts　B. Millicent　C. Shepherd　D. Bratz ( ) 32. Barbie's trouble is that__________. A. it wears heavy makeup and miniskirts. B. other dolls are more popular with little girls. C. other dolls are trying to beat her in the market. D. it has become less popular in the international market. ( ) 33. Girls can do the following in the first Barbie shop in Shanghai except_______. A. going shopping　B. having food　C. drinking juice　D. taking photos ( ) 34. What's the meaning of the underline words "fashion designers" in the passage? A. 珠宝 设计 领导形象设计圆作业设计ao工艺污水处理厂设计附属工程施工组织设计清扫机器人结构设计 师B　. 发型设计师C　. 舞台设计师　D. 服装设计师 ( ) 35. What is the best title of the passage? A. First Barbie Shop in Shanghai　B. Barbie's Past and present C. Barbie's 53rd Birthday Party  D. Barbie Lost Her Magic C Do you knowwhy different animals or pestshave their special colors? Colorsin themseem to be used mainly to protect themselves. Some birds like eating locusts(蝗虫), but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is becauselocusts change their colorstogether with the change of the colorsof crops(庄稼). When cropsare green, locusts look green. But as the harvest(收获) time comes, locusts change to the samebrown coloras crops have. Some other pests with different colorsfrom plants are easily foundand eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves for lives and appear only at night. If you study the animal life, you'll find the main use of coloringis to protect themselves. Bears,lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be easily seen by hunters(猎人). This isbecause they have the colorsmuch like the trees. Have you ever found an even strangeract? A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind ofvery black liquid(液体) when it faces danger. While the liquid spreads over(散开), its enemiescannot find it. And it immediately swims away. So it has lived up to now though it is not strong at all. ( ) 36. From the passage we learn that locusts __________. A. are small animals      B. are easily found by birds C. are dangerous to their enemies　D. change their colorsto protect themselves ( ) 37. How can pests with different colorsfrom plants keep out of danger? A. They run away quickly. B. They have the colorsmuch like their enemies. C. They hide themselves by day and appear at night. D. They have to move quietly. ( ) 38. Bears and lions can keep safe because __________. A. they have the colorsmuch like the trees　 B. they move quietly C. they like brown and grey colors    D. they live in forests ( ) 39. Why can the kind of fish live up to now? A. Because it is verystrong. B. Because the liquid it sends out can help it escape from its enemies. C. Because the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies. D. Because it swims faster than any other fish. ( ) 40. Which is the best title for this passage? A. The Change of Colorsfor Animals and Pests. B. Colorsof Different Animals and pests. C. The Main Use of Colorsfor Animals and Pests. D. Some Animals and Pests. D Welcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle of London. Opposite is the National Gallery, a museum with lots of famous paintings. Go along the red street to Buckingham Palace. The queen lives here. Turn left and go to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eye. It takes you 135 meters above the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day. When you are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get the boat near Big Ben. As you go along the river, the London Eye is on your right. Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. Then you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge. The Tower of London is the city’s oldest palace. It is nine hundred years old. Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don’t sell fruit and vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into King’s Street, and go past the church. You’re now back where you started, at the square. Now you finish your tour. ( ) 41. If you go to visit the National Gallery, what will you find? A. Lots of lovely animals.              B. Lots of valuable plants. C. Lots of famous paintings.            D. Lots of interesting books ( ) 42. Where can you get the boat? A. Near Buckingham Palace            B. Near Big Ben C.Near Tower Bridge                  D. Near King’s Street ( ) 43. __________is London’s oldest palace. A. The Tower of London            B. The National Gallery C. Buckingham Palace                D. The Houses of Parliament ( ) 44. __________is the London Eye. A. b  B. c        C. d  　D. e ( ) 45. You will NOT go past _________ on your way back. A. the station  B. the square  C. the park  D. the church 第二节 阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，把答案写在答题卷相应的空格中。 The world is an interesting place. Different people like different things. Some people like loud music. Other people don't. 46.________________________. Many people like sports, but they do not all like the same sports. In some countries, cricket (板球运动) isa very popular sport. In others it is not popular at all. No one plays it or watches it on TV. However, most people like soccer. The World Cup is very popular. 47. ________________________. Different people like different foods. Some people do not like meat. 48.______________. Some people do not like potatoes or bread. They prefer rice. 49._____________ Most people have their favorite colors. Some people like bright colors. Others prefer pale colors. Many people like traveling. Different people like different places. Some people like to go to the country. They like the fresh air. Some people like to go to the cities. Becausethey like shopping. 50._________________ What do you like? Have you got an idea? A. They like soft music. B. Not everyone likes the same color. C. Millions of people watch the game on TV. D. They eat fruit and vegetables most of the time. E. Some other people enjoy beautiful places like the mountains or beaches. 四、写作（共三节，满分35分） 第一节单词拼写（共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分）