九年级(上)Unit 1-8 综合单元能力测试题(二)
I. 词汇运用 (15分)
i. 同义替换。(共 8小题;每小小题 1分)
( ) 1. He was brave when he faced the danger.
A. was afraid B. had no fear
C. was upset
( ) 2. This project was difficult, so it took us plenty of time to finish it.
A. a few B. lots of
C. a little
( ) 3. The research has been made to find how birds communicate with each other.
A. study B. article
C. plan
( ) 4. This movie received a lot of good comments from fans.
A. reviews B. efforts
C. promises
( ) 5. Zhao Wei is a celebrated actress who has many great works.
A. lucky B. good
C. famous
( ) 6. Linda was considered an excellent teacher.
A. thought B. helped
C. served
( ) 7. She hates cooking meals and often buys food in the shop.
A. dislikes B. suggests
C. practises
( ) 8. I will view a film tomorrow evening with my friends.
A. make B. watch
C. show
ii. 词汇释义。(共3小题；每小题1分)
( ) 9. The ________ are a group of people who have gathered together to hear or watch someone
or something.
A. audience B. police
C. guests
( ) 10. Someone who is ________ about something is sure of and has no doubts about something.
A. friendly B. certain
C. nervous
( ) 11. To ________ someone means asking someone in a friendly way to go somewhere or do
something.
A. admit B. explain
C. invite
iii.根据上下文线索猜词。(共4小题；每小题1分)
( ) 12. I don’t ________ if he can come here on time.
A. forget B. mind
C. teach
( ) 13. Your coat is very dirty. You should ________ it and wash it.
A. take out B. put on
C. take off
( ) 14. He was excited because he led his team to get a(n) ________.
A. victory B. experience
C. trouble
( ) 15. I want to have a ________ because I’m hungry.
A. drink B. meal C. list
II. 语法填空(10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，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。(共10小题，每小题1分)
Mr Lee had never been up in an airplane before. So one day when (16)________ friend invited him (17)________ (go) for a ride in his own plane, he was (18) ________ (worry). He thought to (19)________(him),“If I don’t agree, my friend may be (20)________ (happy). But if I agree, I’m really afraid." (21)________, he got on the plane finally. His friend started the engine and Mr Lee (22) ________ (be) frightened and closed his eyes. After two (23) ________ (minute) or three he opened his eyes and looked out of the window of the plane and said (24)________ his friend, "Look at those people down over there. They look as (25)________ (small) as ants, don’t they?" "Those are ants," answered his friend. "We are still on the ground."
III. 完形填空(15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。(共10小题，每小题1.5分)
Men all have a big brain. Men can think, learn and speak. 26 always say that men are different from animals because men can think and learn. But they know now that animals can also 27 . So scientists are beginning to understand that the difference between men and animals is that men can speak and think while animals can not. Animals make noises when they are 28 or unhappy. Although apes (类人猿) can understand some things more quickly than men, and one or two have learnt a few words, they are still 29 us. They can not join words and 30 sentences.
At the same time, animals can not think like us because they have no 31 . They can never 32 the past or the future. Language is a wonderful thing. Men have been able to 33 a modern world because they have language. All 34 can speak their own language very well when they are four or five years old. But no animals learn to speak. Why can children speak? What 35 inside our body when we speak? Scientists do not know. They only know that men can speak because they have a brain.
( ) 26. A. Writers B. Teachers C. Scientists
( ) 27. A. think B. learn C. speak
( ) 28. A. afraid B. happy C. excited
( ) 29. A. similar to B. different from C. agree with
( ) 30. A. spend B. protect C. make
( ) 31. A. language B. words C. tools
( ) 32. A. put up B. think about C. take in
( ) 33. A. imagine B. find C. build
( ) 34. A. children B. people C. students
( ) 35. A. finds B. spreads C. happens
Ⅳ. 阅读理解(30分)
阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳选项。(共20小题，每小题1.5分)
A
Jack was a skilled artist with a wife and two sons. One night, his elder son had a stomachache(肚子疼) . Thinking it was only some common intestinal(肠的) disorders, neither Jack nor his wife took it seriously. But the boy died suddenly that night.
Knowing the death could have been avoided if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Jack always felt guilty. His wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than that Jack could stand, so he turned to alcohol (酒) for help. Later, Jack began to lose everything he had --- his land, house, etc. Finally Jack died alone in a small bar. Hearing of Jack’s death, I thought, "What a totally wasted life! What a complete failure!”
As time went by, I knew Jack’s younger son who grew into an adult, Ernie. He is one of the kindest and most loving men I have ever known. I saw the love between Ernie and his children, thinking that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere. One day, I asked him what his father had done so that he became such a special person. Ernie said quietly, "As a child until I left home at 18, Jack came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, ’love you, son’."
( ) 36. Why did the elder son die?
A. Because the elder son didn’t want to go to the hospital.
B. Because Jack and his wife did not take. it seriously.
C. Because the hospital was very far from their home.
D. Because Jack was not at home that time.
( ) 37: What made Jack turn to alcohol for help?
A. The loss of his son.
B. His wife left him later.
C. He lost everything.
D. The loss of his son and his wife.
( ) 38. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The death of his son was not the duty of Jack’s wife.
B. Later, his wife left with his younger son.
C. Jack died alone in a small bar.
D. Jack didn’t love his younger son.
( ) 39. What made Ernie a loving man?
A. His school teaching.
B. The author’s help.
C. The love from his father.
D. His mother’s love.
( ) 40. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Love you, son. B. A wasted life.
C. A father and his son. D. A failed father.
B
Hong Kong Disneyland, the second in Asia after the one in Japan, has attracted visitors from all over the world. Including four theme parks and Broadway-style shows, the park is a good place for people to travel to.
First, go to the merry-go-round(旋转木马) in "Fantasyland", where you can view the romantic story of Cinderella in paintings as you ride on your favorite animal. You can also take a ride on the back of Dumbo (the elephant) to get a bird’s eye view of the surroundings. Besides, in "Fantasyland", you can take a boat ride to more than 30 countries at "It’s a Small World". Here, you will find the traditions, costumes and buildings from different countries. Next, go to the "Adventureland" where you can enjoy many famous performances. One of the most popular among them is "The Festival of the Lion King". The show uses songs, dances, and high-tech visual (视觉的) effects to create an
African savannah (大草原) that will bring you into the heart of the jungle! Then during a daily travel through the park, we can see Disney "celebrities", including Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Ariel, and the Cheshire Cat, performing in the daily parade. This is a favorite place for both adults and kids. Last, Disneyland shows a display of Fireworks Party every night in the park. The final burst of light, color, sound and special effects is the perfect ending to the day.
( ) 41. Which is the first country to have Disneyland in Asia?
A. South Korea. B. Japan.
C. China. D. Thailand.
( ) 42. Where cam we see the African savannah?
A. On merry-go-round.
B. At "It’s a Small World".
C. At Fireworks Party.
D. In "The Festival of the Lion King".
( ) 43. Which of the following is NOT the Disney celebrity?
A. Ariel. B. Snow White.
C. Doraemon. D. Mickey Mouse.
( ) 44.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. There are four theme parks in Hong Kong Disneyland.
B. We can view the romantic story of Cinderella on the merry-go-round.
C. The Disney "celebrities" parade is a favorite place only for kids.
D. We can join in a fireworks party at every night on Hong Kong Disneyland
( ) 45. Why did the writer write the passage?
A. To tell us differences of Disneyland between Hong Kong and Japan.
B. To make us know how to play in Disneyland.
C. To introduce Hong Kong Disneyland.
D. To tell us Disneyland is very interesting.
C
Dear Ms Black, My family moved here from China two months ago. I can’t speak English well, so it’s difficult for people to understand me. I’m losing my confidence. Could you please tell me what I should do? Eva |
Dear Eva, I’m glad that you let me know about your problem. Here are some things you can do: 1. Your class is going to have a Story Time this month. All of you should tell stories. You should tell one too. I’m sure you can learn a lot from doing so. 2. Try to practise speaking English with your classmates. Don’t be shy. 3. Talk to your classmates Nanako and Yu-kim. Nanako is from Japan, and Yu-kim is from South Korea. They will give you some advice. 4. Some foreign students told me that watching Happy Times on TV really helps. The language is easy. Please try these ideas and see if you can do better. I have confidence in you. Ms Black |
( ) 46. What is Eva’s problem?
A. She misses her friends in China.
B. She is taking too many classes.
C. She is not good at the new language.
D. She thinks the teachers are too serious.
( ) 47. What language is probably used in Happy Times?
A. Japanese. B. Korean.
C. English. D. Chinese.
( ) 48. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Ms Black’s letter?
A. Watching a TV programme.
B. Writing a letter every day.
C. Telling a story in class.
D. Talking to other foreign students.
( ) 49. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Eva came to China two months ago.
B. Eva’s class is going to have a Story Time this month.
C. Nanako and Yu-kim are from Japan.
D. Ms Black knows little about how to learn English.
( ) 50. What is Eva’s purpose (目的) of writing the letter?
A. To ask Ms Black for help.
B. To introduce her new school.
C. To find new friends.
D. To express her sadness.
D
Li Yaotang is considered to be one of the most important and widely-read Chinese writers of the 20th century. He wrote under the pen name of Ba Jin. Ba Jin started writing his first works in the late 1920s. Ba Jin was born in a scholarly (学者的) family of officials(官员) in Chengdu, Sichuan in 1904. As a child, he was taught to read and write first by his mother. In 1920, he entered Chengdu Foreign Language Specialist School to study English. Three years later, he moved to Shanghai and later studied in Dongnan University, Nanjing. He went to Paris, France with his friends for further study.
He described his life there as not changing and monotonous. On his return to Shanghai in 1928, Ba Jin continued writing and working on translations. His first novel came out in 1929. After his first novel came out, he wrote a lot of famous books in ten years. Ba Jin’s works were heavily influenced by foreign writers, including Emile Zola, and most of his works could be easily understood by anyone with a high school education, making him one of the easiest modern Chinese writers to read. Ba Jin died of cancer in Shanghai at the age of 101. His death marked the end of an era for Chinese literature. He was a great master of the language like Lao She.
( ) 51. When did Ba Jin begin to write his first works?
A. In 1904.
B. In the late 1920s.
C. In the early 1920s.
D. In 1920.
( ) 52. What’s the meaning of the underlined word "monotonous"?
A. Exciting. B. Happy.
C. Boring. D. Interesting.
( ) 53. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Li Yaotang is Ba Jin’s pen name.
B. Ba Jin was taught to read and write first by his father.
C. Ba Jin’s works were not influenced by Emile Zola.
D. Ba Jin was a leader of Chinese literature in his time.
( ) 54. Which of the following is the correct order according to the passage?
① Ba Jin studied in Dorgnan University.
② His first novel was published.
③ He went to Paris for further study.
④ He returned to Shanghai to continue his writing.
A. ②①④③ B. ①③④②
C. ③②①④ D. ①③②④
( ) 55. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. An introduction to Ba Jin.
B. The writing style of Ba Jin’s works.
C. An introduction to Ba Jin’s works.
D. How Ba Jin started writing.
V. 写作(15分)
请根据以下提示，以“My family life”为题写一篇文章，80词左右，文中不得出现真实姓名，学校等信息。
提示：1. 你家的家庭成员有哪些；
2. 介绍家庭成员的职业等情况；
3. 讲述家人在一起的生活情况。
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V. :(One possible version)
My family life
I have a small family. There are three people in my family. They are my parents and me. We are close to each other and love each other. My mother is a doctor. She is usually very tired after she comes back home from work, so I often help her do some housework. My father is a teacher in a university. He has a good knowledge of Maths. They often tell me that honesty is the most important thing. In our spare time, I like playing chess with my father while my mother likes reading books. My family usually travel around the country on holidays. I love my family. We are a happy family.
【书面表达写作指导】
本次书面表达要求介绍你的家庭。可以根据提示来构思这篇作文：文章开头可以介绍你的家庭成员；然后介绍一下父母的职业等；最后介绍家人在一起的活动。写作时用一般现在时，注意语法正确，语句通顺。