2024-2025学年（下）鄂州九年级质量检测英语

1、你能冒险一个人旅行，真是勇敢。

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2、The young man has got the job because he has the advantage ________ others of knowing many languages.

A．over

B．above

C．against

D．beyond

3、Nowadays Alipay and WeChat Pay are __________ used in China. Most people don't take money with them anymore when they go out.

A.exactly B.widely C.wisely

4、Traffic jams in our city lots of questions about transport policy.

A.has arisen  B.have arisen

C.have raised  D.has raised

5、He listened _______ to this strange story. It’s difficult to make him believe it.

A．in disbelief

B．in danger

C．in trouble

D．in need

6、— He didn’t go to help me with my English this morning， did he?

—_____ ， though he was not feeling very well. How kind he is!

A. No， he didn’t.   B. Yes， he did.

C. No， he did.  D. Yes， he didn’t

7、— Helen's coat is a good _______ for her hat.  

— That's the case.

A.fit B.way C.match D.case

8、— Will you please take a message for the headmaster?

— _________.

A. It doesn’t matter   B. Certainly. I’d be glad to

C. Yes, I’ll take   D. I can help you.

9、— Could you tell me________?

— In a bookstore at the comer.

A．where you buy this book

B．where do you buy this book

C．where you bought this book

D．where did you buy this book

10、Tony didn’t go to the park to play basketball after school. Instead, he went home________because he wasn’t feeling well.

A.around B.fairly C.direct D.exactly

11、Which pair of the words with the underlined letters has the same sound?

A.cookie  moon B.accident  anyway C.together southern

12、It’s very boring to sit on the plane with nothing to read ________nobody to talk with.

A.and B.for C.but D.so

13、Although these cards are cheap, they are valuable for us ________ our friendship.

A．remember

B．remembering

C．remembered

D．to remember

14、--- Excuse me. I’m looking for the ticket for Avengers III.

--- Sorry. The ticket you ask for ___________.

A. is selling out   B. was sold out   C. was selling out   D. will be sold out

15、--- How do you improve your listening skills?

--- listening to tapes.

A. By   B. With   C. On   D. For

16、— Look! The students are learning Qiong Opera in the music class.

—Really? ________ special class it is!

A．How

B．What

C．What a

17、I’ve got time. I________wait for you until you finish your work.

A.can B.would C.must D.need

18、---You aren’t a stranger here to me, are you?

---   , don’t you remember   me at the school gate ten minutes ago?

A. Yes, to see   B. No, seeing   C. No, saw   D. Yes, seeing

19、----John is not himself these days. ----Well, could you tell me ______?

A. what is wrong with him   B. why he was so unhappy

C. how is he feeling now   D. that something worried him

20、--- Good news! You’ve been chosen to be an exchange student!

--- ________

A.Thank you. B.I agree. C.Of course. D.Good luck.

21、Sue wasn't happy because she ________ the concert given by her favorite singer.

A. took part in   B. missed   C. bought

22、在下面对话的空白处填入适当的话语（可以是句子，短语或词），使对话完整。

A: Hey，Maria. Where are you going？

B: I'm going to the dentist this afternoon.

A: 【1】？

B: Nothing much. I only want to have my teeth cleaned.

A: Really？My teeth always hurt after the dentist cleans them.

B: 【2】？

A: Just once a year.

B: Well，you should go once a month.

A: I know. But my teeth hurt after I see the dentist.

B: Because you don't often see the dentist.

A: 【3】.

B: Only brushing your teeth isn't enough.

A: Maybe you're right.【4】？

B: Dr.Johnson. He's really a good dentist.

A: 【5】？I'll call him.

B: Yes. I'll give you his phone number later.

23、

Animals are unlike people. They can't speak. They are not able to express themselves even if they feel pain and sadness. 【1】  Now ,we can learn from Sophie Smith and be animals' true friends— a volunteer working for animals.

On Feb. 3, 2014, a girl from Massachusetts, the US, said that circuses（马戏团）should no more use hooks（钩子）or chains on elephants. And the government should do something

【2】 They can’t walk freely. And chains bring them great pain. Some people even use hooks when they train elephants. The hooks are sharp and bring elephants much more pain. Circus actors even push a hook into an elephant's body to move it along during a show. “After some time, the elephant's skin breaks down. It feels the pain, but it can’t say anything. It can' t say no to those cruel people." Sophie told local newspaper Marblehead Reporter. She also said that it would be bad for children.

【3】   Back in 2011, as a sixth-grader, she searched for different animal protection groups online and helped them.

So when she spoke in front of 70 people at the state house, Sophie was not afraid. She was full of courage.

“Elephants aren’t treated with kindness.  【4】  I speak for them with my voice, and my love." she said.

24、At about 6 p. m. on Saturday, a forest fire broke out in a village in Mu Li, Liangshan. The local government acted quickly and 689 people were sent to put out the fire. Fire groups were fighting the fire on Sunday when a sudden change of wind direction caused “a huge fireball”. 27 firefighters and 3 locals lost their lives. Most of the firefighters were in their twenties and two of them were less than twenty, though several were older. Their death touched our hearts all over China. There is enough reason to regard them as heroes. President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and many other leaders expressed condolence to the heroes’ families and friends.

We should remember all the heroes and their spirit, bravery showed in fighting the fire. As the old saying goes: a nation is lost without its memories. Forest fires are common in spring. Rules to prevent fires have come out in Liangshan. Many experts believe there are some reasons for forest fires. The first reason is weather change. Warmer and drier weather leads to dangerous fire conditions. Next, lightning is another reason. Dry grass and trees easily catch fire. Finally, hot winds add to the possibility of forest fires. The wind spreads a fire quickly. However, 90% of forest fires are caused by humans, according to a report. Forest fires can burn at over 900 ℃ and reach heights of more than 50 meters. Forest fires can move at speeds of up to 23 kilometers an hour, burning everything—trees, brush, homes, even people... Experts remind people to be careful during the holiday of Qingming, known as Tomb Sweeping Day. Millions of people travel to their homes during the holiday, so the risks of fires in mountains are high.

In order to keep the heart-broken lesson in mind, we should stop fires from happening again.

【1】According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A．All the firefighters who lost their lives were in their twenties.

B．About 700 people were sent to put out the fire.

C．A sudden change of wind direction led to “a huge fireball”

D．The death of the heroes touched our hearts around China.

【2】All of the following can cause forest fires except ________ in the passage.

A．weather change

B．lightning and hot winds

C．human behavior

D．Tomb Sweeping Day

【3】What does the underlined part mean in this passage?

A．We should remember the reasons for forest fires, including the conditions from nature and humans.

B．We should remember the heroes and their spirit, bravery showed in fighting the fire.

C．We should remember the number of the heroes that lost their lives in fighting the fire.

D．We should remember to be careful during the holiday of Qingming, known as Tomb Sweeping Day.

【4】You can probably find this passage in a ________.

A．news report

B．fairy book

C．storybook

D．novel

25、   Most students have experienced those school nights when they try to stay awake while doing homework. However，is homework the only reason why students stay up too late? For many, the answer may be factors（因素）such as electronics and technology，yet for others，the reply focuses on the balance between schoolwork and extracurricular（课外的）activities.

Most students grow up developing some type of hobby. Whether it is playing baseball on the weekends，or joining a chess club after school，taking part in extracurricular activities is a large part of students' daily routines.However，as schoolwork and pressure increase in high school，many studentsargue that extracurricular activities must fall by the wayside because they are not needed，or not so important.“High school is a time when you're supposed to explore what you love，”Samantha Luk，a high school student，said. When it comes to setting a timetable，however，Luk said she was often under pressure to give more importance to study. This thought of giving up personal interests for study is common among many students. They find it challenging to prove whether developing the interests is advantageous.

As a cross-country runner，journalism fan and violin lover，I disagree with those who decrease the importance of after-school activities. There are many reasons why involvement in after-school activities is beneficial. The most important point is that sports，clubs and regular meetings give students time to enjoy each other's company（陪伴）and start up friendships. These activities also allow teenagers to follow their interests and to reduce stress. So in spite of （尽管）heavy schoolwork, students should keep on following their hobbies although it is very hard.

Some students，on the other hand，choose the opposite way. They spend too much time on their hobbies that they are passionate（狂热的）about.Sometimes this passion helps students get recognition or prizes for their surprising talents， but generally speaking，it just makes one student different from the other.

Schoolwork and interests are of different values，so one should never have to choose between study and extracurricular activities，unless he or she wants to. Each student should try to balance them，and your balance may differ from others’．Achieving this kind of balance is to find out what is important for you. It completely depends on your personal preference.

【1】From what Samantha Luk said，we know that

A.she was good at setting a timetable

B.she often stayed up studying at night

C.she spent a lot of time on her hobbies

D.she put her study before her interests

【2】The writer probably agrees that

A.surprising talents can help students succeed

B.after-school activities are necessary and important

C.students should choose either study or their interests

D.students need to develop hobbies different from others’

【3】What might be the best title for the passage?

A.Managing Your Time Wisely

B.Living a Relaxing School Life

C.Developing Different Interests

D.Discovering Your Own Balance

26、   Are you afraid of moving up to senior high school (高中)? Don’t worry. We’ve put together a guide to help you in the first week.

You’re not alone

Remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not realize it, but they’re just as nervous as you are. Moving to senior high school is a chance, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules.

Teachers are ready to help

Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they’re experienced in helping new students. Some senior high schools also have a “friends system”. If your school has this, then you will be paired with older students. They will help you if you have any problems.

Other points

If you’ve got an older brother or sister at the school, ask them for advice. Be yourself? It sounds simple, but people will know you much better if you just act naturally. Besides, having early nights makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!

【1】The text is a guide for students who ________.

A.will enter the senior high school B.have finished senior high school

C.have been in senior high school for a year D.will leave senior high school in a week

【2】You will ________ when you move up to senior high school.

A.learn to make a boat B.learn the new rules

C.become more nervous D.know more polite students

【3】A “friends system” will help you ________.

A.know who your true friend is B.find your best friend at school

C.meet the good teachers at school D.solve many problems at school

【4】How many suggestions are mentioned in the last paragraph?

A.One B.Two C.Three D.Four.

27、When I was a baby, I interested you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, you'd shake your finger at me and ask: “How could you?”—but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch(腹部抓痒) and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.

My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long sleeps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.

Step by step, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human friend. Finally, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was attracted by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. However, as they began to grow, I became their friend.

Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to a flat that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family", but there was a time when I was your only family.

I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound(收容所). It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said: “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged(耸肩) and gave you a pained look．The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And "How could you?" were the only three words that swept over my mind.

Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.

My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness(忠诚) from your family than you showed to me.

【1】Who tells this story?

A. A dog.     B. A child.

C. A dog's owner. D. A dog trainer

【2】Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound?

A. It hoped to be kept by another family.

B. It did not trust humans any more.

C. It was excited about the pound.

D. It continued to love its former owner.

【3】What is the theme of the story?

A. Be faithful to those who love you.

B. Never expect too much.

C. Never complain about your life.

D. Be ready for changes.

28、Fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给)

I rely a lot on my phone to help me when I study in America. Here are some of the most useful apps I have used but never paid for!

Calendar

All phones come with an inbuilt calendar app. I’ve found myself using the app quite a lot recently. It is important to know your date when p【1】 a weekend away. It is also comforting to check the app when I’m feeling homesick –it helps to remind me that I will be home soon, so I should make the most of my time  a【2】.

Google Translate

It’s that moment when the word is on the tip of your tongue, but you just can’t r【3】 it! Don’t worry; Google Translate can lend you a hand! Just make sure you double-check if you are translating longer texts, as the software does make some very humorous m【4】!

Gmail

Personally, I really like the Gmail app because it automatically puts emails, based on different items,  into different categories. The important mail goes straight to my inbox (信箱), while l【5】 important mail is put into other categories.

Headspace

After an exhausting day of work, I needed a way to help calm and focus my mind. This is how I found Headspace. Sign up for free to try some easy meditations (冥想) – they only take ten minutes. I’ve found them a great way to relax a【6】 a stressful day.

Trip Advisor

When exploring a new town, it’s good to know the best places to eat and the most interesting attractions to see. I always turn to Trip Advisor for information. Here, you can find hotels, restaurants and attractions which are l【7】 together with other visitors’ ratings (等级) and comments. It makes it a lot easier to choose a good hotel.

29、完形填空,先通读下而的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并住答题卡上将该项涂黑．

I sat with my friend in a well﹣known coffee shop．As we enjoyed our coffee，a man entered and sat down beside us．He called the waiter and ordered，“Two cups of coffee，____________of them there  on the wall．“We heard this with great ____________and saw that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two．As soon as he left，the waiter____________ put a piece of paper on the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee“．While we were still there，two other men had two cups of coffee but paid for three．____________，the waiter did the same thing．It seemed that this was usual at this place．However，it was something strange for us．Since we had nothing to do with the____________，we finished our coffee，paid and left．

After a few days，we again had a____________ to go to this coffee shop．While we were enjoying our coffee，a man entered．The way this man was dressed did not match the____________of this coffee shop．As he seated himself，he looked at the wall and said，“One cup of coffee from the wall．“The waiter served coffee to this man with the same____________．The man had his coffee and left without paying．The waiter took off a piece of paper from the____________ and threw it in the dust bin．Now there was no____________ for us．The great kindness for the people in need shown by the people of this town filled up our eyes with tears．

【1】A．both   B．neither   C．one     D．none

【2】A．joy     B．interest C．effort D．fear

【3】A．quickly   B．suddenly    C．wisely      D．properly

【4】A．Instead   B．Again       C．Indeed       D．Anyway

【5】A．shop    B．waiter     C．matter   D．men

【6】A．hurry     B．standard   C．furniture      D．color

【8】A．respect   B．courage  C．result     D．custom

【9】A．board   B．table   C．bill     D．wall

【10】A．choice B．clue     C．doubt       D．hope．