2017年度广州市香江育才实验学校九年级上学期期中考英语试卷.doc

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1、-!2017年香江育才初三期中英语试卷一、语法选择（共15小题，每小题1分，共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，从所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。One day_1_out-of-work clown was visiting the zoo and tried to earn some money as a street artist. When he started to attract a crowd, a zoo keeper appeared and dragged him into his office. He explained to the clown

2、 that a gorillawhichwas the zoos most popular animal had_2_suddenly and he feared that the number of visitors would fall off. Then he asked the clown_3_up as the gorilla until they could get_4_one. The clown accepted.The next morning, the clown put on the gorilla suit and entered the cage before the

3、 crowds came. He discovered that it was a great job_5_he could sleep, play and make fun of people and bigger crowds_6_than he had ever did as a clown. However, gradually he got tired of just_7_on wires. Meanwhile, he begins to notice_8_the people were paying more attention to the lion in the cage ne

4、xt to his. Not wanting to lose his audience, he climbed to the top of his cage,_9_across the barrier, and dangled from the top of the lions cage. Of course, this made the lion very furious, but the crowd loved it._10_the end of the day, the zoo keeper came and gave the clown a reward for being such

5、a good attraction. Well, this went on for some time, the crowds grew_11_than before and he got more money.Then one terrible day when he was dangling over the furious lion, he slipped_12_and fell down to the lions cage. The clown was_13_scared that he began to run round and round in the cage with the

6、 lion close behind. Finally, the clown couldnt help_14_and yelling, Help me! Help me!, but the lion was quick and pounced. The clown soon found_15_flat on his back, looking up at the angry lion, and the lion said, Shut up, you idiot! Do you want to make us both fired?() 1.A. aB. an C. the D. /() 2.A

7、.diedB.dead C.been deadD.been died() 3.A. to dressB. dress C. dressingD. dressed() 4.A. otherB. others C. the otherD. another() 5.A. whetherB. so C. butD. because() 6. A. attractedB. is attractedC. were attractedD. are attracted() 7. A. swingB. swingingC. swungD. to swing() 8. A. thatB. what C. whic

8、hD. if() 9. A. walkB. was walking C. walkedD. has walked() 10.A. InB. At C. ByD. To() 11.A. largeB. largest C. largerD. the largest() 12.A. carelessB. carelessly C. carefulD. carefully() 13.A. soB. such C. such aD. too() 14. A. screamB. to scream C. screamedD. screaming() 15. A. himself B. itself C.

9、 his D. him二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文，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。Its never easy to admit you are in the wrong. We all_16_to know the art of apology. Think how often youve done wrong. Then count how many times youve expressed clearly you were_17_. You cant go to bed with an easy mind

10、 if you do_18_about it.A doctor friend, Mr Lied, told me about a man who came to him with different kinds of signs: headaches, heart trouble and insomnia（失眠症）._19_some careful exams, Mr Lied found nothing_20_with him and said, “If you dont tell me whats 6 you, I cant help you”.The man admitted he wa

11、s cheatinghis brother of his inheritance（遗产）. Then and there the clever doctor 7 the man write to his brother and_21_his money. As soon as the_22_was put into the post box, the man suddenly cried.“Thank you ,” he said to the doctor, “I think Ive got_23_l.”An apology can not only save a broken relati

12、onship（关系）, but also make it_24_. If you can think of someone who should be_25_an apology from you, do something about in right now.( ) 16. AdecideBhaveCneedDtry( ) 17. AsorryBweak CsadDwrong( ) 18. Asomething Banything CnothingDeverything( ) 19. ABeforeBAfterCTillDSince( ) 20. Awell BwrongCgoodDbad

13、( ) 21. AreturnedBgave CkeptDpaid( ) 22. ApaperBboxCmoneyDletter( ) 23.Atired BwellCsickDserious( ) 24. AweakerBworseCstrongerDharder( ) 25.Agiven BreceivedCknownDforgotten三、阅读第一节阅读理解（共20题；每小题2分，满分40分）（A）I was in line waiting to pay. In line there were two people before me. A little boy was buying s

14、ome rather strange clothes. He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was going to a kindergarten(幼儿园) party. He had done a great job of putting together interesting costumes.I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change(零钱). It seemed that he

15、had robbed his pig bank(猪形储蓄罐) to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was short after counting all the money. The boy thought for a moment and said, “Please keep the shirt and I will come back with more money. “It was clear that he had already used all the money he had and he was $ 8.

16、00 short. The lady in front of me said, “Well, I could pay half of that. “I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We dug into our handbags. However, both of us only had ten-dollar bills(纸币) and we needed the cashier to get the change for us. Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to

17、 find some change. It was amazing and touching(令人感动的) as all these strangers seemed to react(反应) with the same mind. All wanted to be of help. Within minutes the cashier said, “I have too much money.” The cashier didnt need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me, who had been the first t

18、o offer help, said, “Wait! I didnt even get a chance to give anything!”I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this. “ The little boy smiled and thanked us. We wished him the best and he left. I was left with a good feeling. I had seen the love and

19、 goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It sure feels good to give, doesnt it?” I smiled back and said, “Yes !”( ) 26.What was the little boy going to do when he got the strange clothes?AHe was going to make more money from the other shoppers.BHe was going to ke

20、ep much change in his pig bank.CHe was going to have a kindergarten party.DHe was going to get the shirt.( ) 27. Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad?ABecause the boy had saved some money.BBecause they both didnt need to give anything.CBecause all the shoppers around were willing to help

21、the boy.DBecause the cashier didnt look down on the boy.( ) 28. What is the readers attitude towards reading?A. movingB.sad C. disapprovingD. frightening( ) 29. Whats the correct order of the following events?aThe cashier got enough money for the boys shirt.bThe cashier counted the boys money.cThe s

22、hoppers looked for some change in their pockets.dThe boy went to the line to pay.eThe boy smiled and thanked the shoppers.Aa-c-b-e-dBa-b-e-c-dCd-b-c-a-eDd-c-a-b-e( ) 30. What is this passage mainly about?ALove and goodness. BCulture and tradition.CFriendship and honesty.DCommunication and understand

23、ing.（B）When thirty-two-year-old tennis player Andre Agassi made to the final of the U.S. Clay Court Championship in April 2003, he set a new world record: he became the oldest player ever to be number one in the worlds tennis rankings. It was one of the greatest achievements in Agassis long and succ

24、essful career.Andre Agassi turned professional in 1986 at the age of sixteen. His career soon took off, and in 1990, Agassi was famous around the world, though never having won an important tennis championship. Many people thought he was famous more for his long blond hair and colorful tennis shirts

25、 than for his tennis skills. They wondered if he could really win an important tournament.In 1992, Agassi proved these people wrong by winning one of the greatest prizes in world tennisthe Wimbledon singles final. His first attempt to win this tournament had been in 1987, but he lost his opening gam

26、e. He then refused to take part in Wimbledon for the next three years. He said his reason for not playing was that the officials refused to allow him to wear his colorful shirts, but some people said it was because he was afraid to lose.After several more championship victories, Agassis luck began t

27、o run out. By 1997, the year of his marriage to a movie actress- Brooke Shields, Agassis ranking had dropped to 141st in the world. Many people thought his career was over.Agassi and Shields divorced two years later, and Agassi made a comeback with a new trainer, a new hairstyle, and new determinati

28、on. In 1999, he won both the French Open and the U.S. Open and ended the year back as the worlds number one. By 2003, he had earned more than $27 million in prize money, making him one of the most successful tennis players of all times.( ) 31. What is the best title of this passage?A. An Amazing Car

29、eerB. The Worlds Oldest Tennis PlayerC. Agassis life D. Great Championship Matches( ) 32.How old was Agassi when he won his first championship?A. sixteenB. twentyC. twenty-twoD. thirty-two( ) 33.Who are “these people” in “Agassi proved these people wrong”?A. people who beat Agassi in tennis matchesB

30、. people who thought Agassi could not win a championshipC. Brooke Shields and other movie actressesD. other ranked tennis players( ) 34.Which statement is right about Agassi?A. He was always lucky to win the championship.B. He was the youngest player ever to be number one in the worlds tennis rankin

31、gs.C. He took part in Wimbledon in 1987.D. His wife is a dancer.( ) 35. Which of these did NOT happen to Agassi in 1999?A. He got divorced.B. He won the French Open.C. He changed his hairstyle. D. He won $27 million.（C）E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. This report will exa

32、mine this problem and provide some possible ways to solve it.We live in a society that is producing and using electronics(电子产品) all the time. It is often cheaper to buy new products than to repair old ones. Also, through clever advertising, companies always encourage people to change their old TVs,

33、mobile phones and computers for the latest models. E-waste is created when we throw away old ones. In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year. Sadly, just over 1,000,000 tons is recycled.Burying(填埋) e-waste or burning it cause serious problems for the environment. Electro

34、nics have dangerous things in them. These things can then get into the ground or pollute the air when they are burnt.In recent years, _. However, their plans are not always managed properly. Sometimes electronics are just sent to poor countries such as Ghana. Here they are often burnt in public area

35、s, which is very bad for peoples health. Setting up recycling centers is a good way to solve this problem. E-cycling centers could recycle the parts that can be reused and deal with the rest properly.Another way is to make producers responsible(负责任) for their used products. This means that producers

36、 must take back old products which are no longer wanted. They should then make sure they are properly recycled or reused.As for us, we should try to cut down on e-waste. Change electronics only when we have to. And dont buy a product just to have the latest model.E-waste is a serious problem in the

37、modern world. Both producers and users must take actions and try to keep it to the smallest amount.( ) 36. According to the passage, it is often _ to buy new electronics than to repair old ones.Amore expensiveBmore difficult CcheaperDWorse( ) 37.About_tons of e-waste is not recycled every year.A8700

38、000B1000000C7700000D7000( ) 38. In the passage the underlined word“they”refers to _.Athe old productsBthe producers Cthe usersDthe new products( ) 39. Which of the following is not true According to the passage?ASetting up recycling centers is a good way to solve this problem.BE-waste is created whe

39、n we throw away old ones.CWe should try to cut down on e-waste.DRecycling e-waste is always managed properly.( ) 40. Which sentence shows the writers opinion?ABurning e-waste causes problems for the environment.BE-waste problem is very serious and people should take actions.CSometimes electronics ar

40、e sent to poor countries such as Ghana.DIn the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year.（D）Renault Mnage：This 2-seating luxury car provides a comfortable driving experience. But its powerful engine means you had better be prepared for a big fuel bill（燃油费用）each week. Its fantas

41、tic look will make you the focus of all attention.Company：Renault，France. Price：$85，000Fiat 500：Although expensive，it will soon pay for itself with the money you save on petrol(汽油). It has the most efficient and cleanest petrol powered engine. It has 4 seats and it is perfect for a family.Company：Fi

42、at，Italy. Price：$35，000Land Rover Discovery：With 7 seats，this car is suitable for all driving conditions. It has good control for driving in the city and the power for rough roads and carrying heavy things. But it consumes（消耗）lots of fuel.Company：Land Rover，Britain. Price：$51，999Hyundai i20：4 seats inside. Perfect for short journeys but doesnt have the power to make long distance driving enjoyable and comfortable. Still，at this price you cant complain and youll be smiling when you have to fill up the tank too. It really saves