2015-2016年度学年广州越秀区九年级英语上期末考试试卷及其规范标准答案.doc

,.2015-2016学年第一学期越秀区期末初三统考试卷 一、语法选择（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）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 certain countries.In China, _5_ a childs 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, 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, 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 _15_to leave and enter the family home at any time they want to!1. A. where B. whatC. thatD. when2. A. forB. likeC.soD. as3. A. blowB. blowingC. to blowD. blown4. A. findB. findsC. foundD. finding5. A. onB. inC. atD. to6. A. tellingB. toldC. will tellD. tells7. A. lifeB. livesC. livingD. live8. A. aB. anC. theD. /9. A. especialB. especiallyC. more especialD. most especial10. A. the otherB. anotherC. othersD. other11. A. whenB. beforeC. sinceD. because12. A. andB. butC. orD. so13. A. twenty-oneB. twenty-firstC. twentieth-oneD. twentieth-first14. A. hasB. wasC. haveD. is15. 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）Some students cheat because theyre busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying. Other students might feel that they cant 16 the test without cheating. Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating, it isnt 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 teachers office, and call 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 (n) 22 person and a teacher might watch you more closely the next time youretaking a test.There are plenty of 23 why a kid shouldnt cheat, but some students have already cheated. If thats you, its never too late to stop cheating. Cheating can become a 24 , but a student is 25 able to act better and make better decision. It might help to talk the problem over with a parent, teacher, or friend.16. A. writeB. exerciseC. passD. expect17. A. ideaB. thinkingC. suggestionD. situation18. A. decidesB. hopesC. refusesD. needs19. A. breakingB. dreamingC. missingD. working20. A. caughtB. offeredC. appearedD. suggested21. A. prizeB. resultC. zeroD. treat22. A. badB. goodC. interestingD. honest23. A. excusesB. reasonsC. decisionsD. ways24. A. menuB. medicineC. habitD. match25. A. neverB. alwaysC. seldomD. sometimes三、阅读（共 25 小题；满分 45 分）第一节 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每题 2 分，满分 40 分）ASaturday, March 20, 2015Dear Mom and Dad,The time has come: Im 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 to be." Im so glad you are my parents, especially when I hear kids say they dont get on well with theirs. Im glad that you support(支持) me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help, and thats important to me.Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. I loved going even though I never caught anything. I also remember when you would get angry with me. I realize you were only trying to show me the right way. When I would cry, you would always be there to try to cheer me up. Thats what I call a good, loving, caring dad. Sometimes you and Mom dont agree with me, but you are there by my side in anything that I do, and thats why I love you both so much.Mom, I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never changes. I love telling you everything; the best part about you is that you listen. Im glad we do a lot together. You love to have fun, and Dad does, too. You always give me your opinion and I listen.Thank you for bringing me up.Love always, Allison26. Allison writes the letter to show _ to her parents.A. wishesB. supportC. helpD. thanks27. In Allisons opinion, other kids of her age may _ their parents.A. have problems withB. get on well withC. like to talk toD. like to listen to28. Father might get angry with her when Allison _.A. didnt accept himB. didnt do things in the right wayC. didnt catch any fishD. didnt agree with her parents29. The underlined part "and Dad does, too" in Paragraph 3 means "_".A. and Dad is funny, tooB. and so is DadC. and Dad has, tooD. and Dad also loves to have fun30. 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.BFifty-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 competition with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, come to life thirteen years ago. She looked more like todays pop stars with heavy makeup and miniskirts. And her company offers more kind of clothes too.It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. " For younger girls, playing with aBarbie is much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern," says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistant in a New York toy store.It is good news that on the international market. Barbie is still No. 1. although Mattel is selling fewer Barbies int the United States three years, sales in other countries are still going up. In January 2009, Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designers for their own Barbies.Mattel is planning big celebration for Barbies 53rd birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 53 is surely not the age to retire.31. Barbies family name is_.A. RobertsB. MillicentC. ShepherdD. Bratz32. Barbies 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 shoppingB. having foodC. drinking juiceD. taking photos34. Whats the meaning of the underline words "fashion designers" in the passage?A. 珠宝设计师 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 ShanghaiB. Barbies Past and presentC. Barbies 53rd Birthday PartyD. Barbie Lost Her MagicCDo you know why different animals or pests have their special colors? Colors in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.Some birds like eating locusts (蝗虫) , but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors together with the change of the colors of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But as the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have. Some other pests with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves for lives and appear only at night.If you study the animal life, youll find the main use of coloring is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be easily seen by hunters. This is because they have the colors much like the trees. They can often hide in the trees and catch some other little animals.Have you ever noticed an even stranger act? A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind of very black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid spreads over, its enemies cannot 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 animalsB. are easily found by birdsC. are dangerous to their enemiesD. change their colors to protect themselves37. How can pests with different colors from plants keep out of danger? A. They run away quickly.B. They have the colors much 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 colors much like the trees.B. They move quietly.C. They like brown and gray colors.D. They live in forests.39. Why can the kind of fish live up to now? A. Because it is very strong.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 Colors for Animals and PestsB. Colors of Different Animals and PestsC. The Main Use of Colors for Animals and PestsD. Some Animals and PestsDWelcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle 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 citys 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 dont sell fruit and vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into Kings Street, and go past the church. Youre 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.42. Where can you get the boat?D. Lots of interesting books.A. Near Buckingham Palace.B. Near Big Ben.C. Near Tower Bridge.D. Near Kings Street.43. _ is Londons oldest palace.A. The Tower of London B. The National Gallery C. Buckingham Palace D. The Houses of Parliament44. _ is the London Eye.A. bB. cC. dD. e45. You will NOT go past _ on your way back.A. the parkB. the squareC. the stationD. the church第二节 阅读填空（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）The world is an interesting place. Different people like different things. Some people like loud music. Other people dont. 46._.Many people like sports, but they do not all like the same sports. In some countries, cricket (板球运动) is a very popular sport. In others it is not popular at all. No one plays it or watches it on TV. However, most people like cocker. 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 tothe country. They like the fresh air. Some people like to go to the cities. Because they 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）51. I felt so r_ after all those exams that I decided to go to see a film tonight.52. The policeman asked some people around some questions to find out the t_ of the accident.53. The lazy man tried his best to a_ doing his work.54. T_ the old man lives alone, he is happy.55. The doctor stated that its n_ for me to have a more balanced diet.56. The children needed some new school clothes, but their father couldnt a_ any.第二节 完成句子（共 7 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 14 分）57. 医生叫他要远离这些坏习惯。The doctor told him _ _ _ _ such bad habits.58. 飞机能够毫无困难地飞越这一望无际的茫茫雪原。The plane can fly over the endless snowfield _ _.59. 取笑处于困难中的人是不友好的。It is unkind to _ _ a person _ _.60. 跟不上时代脚步的人会很快发现自己过时。The people _ cant keep pace with the times will soon find themselves _ _ _.61. 他继续做作业直到深夜。He _ _ _ his homework _ mid-night.62. 你知道他在哪儿吗？_ you know _ _ _?63. 走路上学要花我 30 分钟。_ _ me thirty minutes _ _ to school.第三节 书面表达（共 1 小题，满分