2020-2021學年浙江省寧波市余姚市蘭江中學九年級（上）第一次月考英語試卷

一、完形填空 閱讀下面短文，掌握大意，然后從A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

• 1．"Mom，I don't have anybody to play with.I really need a pet!" "Jamie，we've been through this（1）

  !Our apartment is too small. "Jamie's mother（2）

  up some socks from the floor and looked up at（3）

  son." And what have you got in that paper（4）

  ？" "Oh!Nothing." Jamie ran out of the house and down the street.
     The abandoned （廢棄的） buildings there were his playground.The buildings were near the（5）

  .Sometimes water flooded in.Once he'd found a fish there，but it was（6）

  .He'd never found（7）

  alive--until he found Sharon.
     "Sharon，I'm here!" Jamie called.He held up the paper bag. "I brought a（8）

  ，too.I'm going to light it，so I can（9）

  you better." Jamie（10）

  the candle.The creature moved into the light.It was about Jamie size.Its head and body were covered（11）

  dark green scales （鱗片）.Jamie took hold of the creature's finlike （鰭狀的） arm.A thick green slime （粘液） covered his hand. "I'm trying to get Mom to let me bring you home." Jamie watched the creature's face.The creature didn't answer.It just looked at Jamie.Its mouth opened and something white shone. "I hope you're（12）

  ，anyway，I brought you a chicken sandwich." The creature looked down at the sandwich，but it made（13）

  move to eat it. "I wish I could stay， （14）

  I have to go.I'll come back tomorrow after school." Jamie turned to go.The creature watched him.When Jamie had disappeared up the stairs，the creature（15）

  its mouth.A human bone，clean of all flesh （肉），dropped to the floor.The creature moved back into its corner.
  
  

  （1）	A．before	B．a(chǎn)fter	C．later	D．later on
  （2）	A．held	B．picked	C．watched	D．looked
  （3）	A．his	B．her	C．their	D．its
  （4）	A．box	B．sheet	C．toy	D．bag
  （5）	A．road	B．river	C．tree	D．park
  （6）	A．a(chǎn)wful	B．delicious	C．dead	D．dirty
  （7）	A．a(chǎn)nything	B．everything	C．something	D．nothing
  （8）	A．light	B．candle	C．match	D．flash
  （9）	A．see	B．help	C．call	D．make
  （10）	A．put	B．lit	C．dropped	D．took
  （11）	A．with	B．in	C．of	D．to
  （12）	A．lonely	B．excited	C．busy	D．hungry
  （13）	A．much	B．many	C．no	D．few
  （14）	A．a(chǎn)lthough	B．because	C．but	D．so
  （15）	A．pointed	B．pulled	C．opened	D．closed
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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二、閱讀理解

• 2．April 27 is a special day in Brjye.aiain.It's called Take Our Daughter to Work Day．It was brought to Britain in 1994 from America.On that day thousands of girls take a day off school and go with one of their parents to their work places.By doing this，it can teach girls more about the society where they live.
     Now the girls can have a close look at what their parents are doing.This may help them to be calmer when they have to choose a job.Mary experienced a day of work at her mother's office.This helped her understand her mother's work better.She said that this made her feel more confident about her future.
     Schools and many companies support the activity，too.Some schools even make the day a necessary part of school life.
     Experts think that girls with more self-confidence are more likely（可能的）to be successful than common girls.If parents can set good examples both at work and at home for them，they will do better than others.Take Our Daughter to Work Day is surely a step in the right direction.
  
  （1）Where was Take Our Daughter to Work Day brought to Britain？

  
  A．From America.
  B．From China.
  C．From Canada.
  D．From Australia.
  （2）What do thousands of girls do on April 27 in Britain according to the passage？

  
  A．They go on a journey with their parents.
  B．They have a party with their friends at home.
  C．They go to the work places of one of their parents.
  D．They take part in a school activity freely.
  （3）Which of the following is NOT true about Take Our Daughter to Work Day？

  
  A．It is a special activity on April 27 in Britain.
  B．Schools and many companies support this activity.
  C．Many girls like this day because they won't go to school.
  D．Some schools even make the day a necessary part of school life.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．Hello!My name is Chelsea，I'm a Chinese American.I was born in Beijing，but now I'm in America，and I'm so bored and have nothing to do，thanks to COVID-19!How is your new school year？Are you having fun？
     Since mid-March，my school has been closed due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.The pandemic （流行?。?of coronavirus has been going on for several months now.During the pandemic，I have to quarantine myself at home most of the time.I have been quarantined for over half a year.When you go out in public，you have to wear a face mask.In public you have to practice social distancing.That means to keep six feet away from people at all times.
     Now I can only attend on line classes.Personally，I don't like online classes，because I can't learn as much by staring at a computer screen.Before the pandemic，I saw my friends every day at school，and we were hanging out at each other's houses.Now we have to stay at home，not being able to see each other.But we still find ways to stay in touch，by the Internet and smart phones.My parents often complain I'm on my phone too much chatting with friends.Maybe they are right.On weekends，I usually have virtual sleepovers with my friends on line.But before I can do that，I have to finish my math.So I'll see you next time.
  
  （1）Where is Chelsea now？

  
  A．At home in Beijing.
  B．At home in America.
  C．At school in Beijing.
  D．At school in America.
  （2）How long has Chelsea been quarantined this year？

  
  A．For one year.
  B．For about six months.
  C．For over four months.
  D．For almost three months.
  （3）What's the proper meaning of the word "virtual" in the last paragraph？

  
  A．真實的
  B．虛擬的
  C．快樂的
  D．無聊的
  （4）Why doesn't Chelsea like having classes online？

  
  A．She has to stay at home every day.
  B．She can't meet her friends every day.
  C．The teachers online are not interesting.
  D．She can't learn much in front of the computer.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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• 4．Why do people have the great celebration for Beethoven's birthday？This outstanding composer's（作曲家） works continue to catch millions of people's attention even 250 years later.His pieces are played more often than those of any other composer.Beethoven's Ninth Symphony （第九交響曲）influenced music listening in the 20th century.The playing time for a CD was set at 74 minutes because it would fit the longest recordings of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.This allowed people to enjoy the musical masterpiece on one CD.
     Beethoven's Sixth Symphony has become the theme music of environmental activities because the work expresses a love of nature.Last November a concert was held in an elephant park in Thailand，where a pianist played passages from the work.The concert was part of the Beethoven Pastoral Project（貝多芬田園計劃）.The United Nations and others planned it to help promote （促進）climate protection
     Who knows if Beethoven's music will be popular in the next 250 years？There is no doubt it will be enjoyed!
  
  （1）What do people have celebrations for in this passage？

  
  A．Beethoven's death.
  B．Beethoven's works.
  C．Beethoven's success.
  D．Beethoven's birthday.
  （2）The underlined word "masterpiece" can be replaced by

  .
  A．musical works
  B．teacher's piece
  C．Ninth Symphony
  D．outstanding achievement
  （3）Last November a concert on protecting the environment was held in

  .
  A．Thailand
  B．the United States
  C．the United Nations
  D．Beethoven's hometown
  （4）What can we infer according to this passage？

  
  A．Beethoven's music will be used in the future.
  B．Beethoven's music influenced music listening in the 20th century.
  C．Beethoven's pieces are played more often than those of any other composer.
  D．Beethoven's Sixth Symphony has become the theme music of environmental activities.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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• 5．①Tomatina-Tomato Fight is a food fight festival holding on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Bu?ol in the Valencia region of Spain （西班牙巴倫西亞地區(qū)的布諾爾）.
     ②It's said that one day，a small band playing music went through the street with pride.Maybe for fun，a group of young people picked tomatoes and threw to the players.This is the origin of the Tomatina-Tomato Fight.
     ③At this time of year，with local residents （當?shù)鼐用瘢瑅isitors from around the world gather in Bu?ol town ，celebrate this exciting Festival.Here，the tomatoes bring not only happiness of harvest but the joy of carnival （狂歡）.
     ④The tomato fight begins in the center of town.Before the fight the government will carry tomatoes to streets on both sides as the weapon of the fight.Tens of thousands of local residents and tourists took off their T-shirts.As soon as they hear the order of fight，they begin to throw tomatoes to other people who they don't know before.The rules of the game are tomatoes must be pinched （捏）before handing to avoid hurting others.Of course，this would also help to make tomatoes even more sticky.Soon people are covered with red jye.aies.Tomato juice on the streets of town makes a tomato sea.
     ⑤Then ，Bu?ol town residents and thousands of volunteers open all the faucets （水龍頭）could work，begin to clean the streets.About one hour later，the square and streets are swept as nothing has happened.Bu?ol City begins the usual quiet again.
  
  （1）Who will celebrate the food fight festival？

  
  A．The local residents.
  B．The children in Spain.
  C．The visitors from around the world.
  D．The local residents and the visitors from around the world.
  （2）Where are the tomatoes used in the Tomato Fight from？

  
  A．The tomato planters give the offer.
  B．The local residents buy the tomatoes for the tourists.
  C．The government transports the tomatoes to the streets.
  D．The tourists buy the tomatoes from the local residents.
  （3）Which do you think is the proper article structure？

  
  A．①--②③④--⑤
  B．①②③--④--⑤
  C．①--②--③--④⑤
  D．①--②③--④--⑤
  （4）Which is the main topic of this passage？

  
  A．The history of the Tomato Fight.
  B．The process of the Tomato Fight.
  C．The meaning of the Tomato Fight.
  D．The food fight festival-- Tomatina-Tomato Fight in Spain.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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三、任務型閱讀

• 6．Do you know how to wear a mask correctly？
      Firstly， （1）

  .Child size is available for selection
      Secondly， （2）

  .
      Next， （3）

  .The colored side of the mask face outwards with the metallic strip（金屬條） uppermost.For those masks without a colored side，the side with folds facing downwards on the outside.For tie-on surgical mask，secure upper tie at the crown of head.Then secure lower tie at the nape.For ear-loops type，position the elastic bands around both ears.Mould the metallic strip over nose bridge.Extend the mask to fully cover mouth，nose and chin.
      At last， （4）

  .Otherwise，you should wash hands before and after touching the mask.
  
  

  A.choose the appropriate mask size B.wash hands before putting on a mask C.avoid touching the mask after wearing D.the mask should fit snugly over （緊貼） the face

  （5）How many types of mask are mentioned according to paragraph three？

  
  A.One.
  B.Two.
  C.Three.
  D.Four.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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六、語法填空 閱讀下面短文，按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個適當?shù)脑~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空。

• 18．If you do not use your arms or legs for some time，they will become weak.When you start （1）

  （use） them again，they slowly become strong again.Everybody knows that！Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works （2）

  the same way.
      When someone says that he has（3）

  good memory，he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it.When someone else says that his memory is poor，he really means that he does not give it enough chance （4）

  （become） strong.If a friend says that his （5）

  （arm） and legs are weak，we know that it is his own fault（錯誤）.But if he tells us that he has a poor memory，many of （6）

  （we） think that his parents may be to blame（應負責） and few of us know that it is just his own fault.There's a study showing （7）

  some people can't read or write but usually they have （8）

  （good） memories.This is because they （9）

  （can） write something down in a small notebook，they have to remember all the things，so the memory is the whole time being exercised.
      So if you want to have a good memory，learn from the people：practice remembering the things in the same way （10）

  other people do.
  組卷：7引用：1難度：0.5

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七、書面表達（本題有1小題，共計20分）

• 19．假如你叫馬輝，你的筆友Tony想了解中國的中秋節(jié)，請根據(jù)以下提示，用英語給Tony 寫一封電郵，介紹這個節(jié)日，以及今年中秋你是怎么過的。
  
  要求：
  1）結合所給信息可適當發(fā)揮。
  2）100詞左右。開頭結尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。
  Dear Tony，
      How is it going？I'm really glad to tell you something about the Mid-autumn Festival._______________
      How about visiting China next year and celebrating the Mid-autumn Festival？I think you will have great fun here.
  Yours，
  Ma Hui
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.7

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