江苏省无锡市天一实验学校2019-2020学年九年级上学期期中英语试卷

When our flight left the Orlando airport that Friday morning，we were a happy group. After the plane took off，it was clear that something was wrong. The plane was bumping up and down. Many travelers，including me，thought it was just a small problem.

However，we did not remain calm for long. Minutes later，our plane began going down quickly. Then suddenly，the plane climbed higher but that didn't help. The pilot soon made an announcement（通告）.

"Our hydraulic（液压）system has failed. We will be returning to the airport. Fuel（燃料）will be dropped from the airplane. We want to have as little on board as possible in the event of a bumpy landing.”

All around，people cried and screamed. Then，I heard a calm voice，speaking peacefully. A mother was talking to her little daughter.

A picture came into my mind of another little girl who had recently survived a terrible plane crash. Her mother had put her own body over the little girl's to protect her. The mother died. The child was told over and over again that it had not been her fault（过错）that her mommy had gone away. I hoped this situation would not end the same way The mother said，"I love you so much. Do you know for sure that I love you more than anything？"

"Yes，Mommy，"the little girl said

"And remember，no matter what happens，that I love you always. And that you are a good girl. Sometimes things happen that are not your fault. You are still a good girl and my love will always be with you."

Then the mother put her body over her daughter's and prepared to crash. Luckily，the landing was safe at last. I have been deeply impressed by the mother's voice since then.

1.Which of the following shows the right order of the things？

a. Fuel was dropped from the plane

b. The plane was bumping up and down.

c. A little girl survived a terrible plane crash.

d. The mother talked to her daughter in a peaceful voice.

A.c—b—a—d B.c—d—b—a C.b—a—d—c D.b—a—c—d

2.What can we learn from the passage"

A.The writer experienced two terrible flights.

B.The plane broke down because the fuel was too heavy.

C.The mother decided to protect her daughter with her own body.

D.All the passengers were scared after hearing the pilot's announcement.

3.What is the best title of the passage？

A.Exciting Trip B.True Courage C.Terrible Crash D.Dangerous Landing

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All animals are interesting and some are truly amazing! For example, did you know that sharks teeth are as hard as steel, or that kangaroo rats can survive longer without water than camels? Study the reading material below and learn more about several amazing animals.

1.Where may the reading material come from?

A.A review book B.A science book.

C.An advertisement D.A travelling guide

2.Which of the following animals does NOT live in the ocean?

A.The sperm whale B.The shark

C.The cockroach D.The octopus

3.From the material we know that ________.

A.penguins can sleep while flying B.snails can still live without their heads

C.crocodiles never run out of teeth D.sperm whales can hold their breath（呼吸）for an hour

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Bath, 97 miles west of London, is the largest city in Somerset, England. It became a World Heritage Site in 1987.

The city got its name from the Roman Baths, which was a place for public bathing in Roman Britain. The water there is naturally heated under the ground. Today visitors are no longer allowed to enter the water. However, the exhibitions there will tell you the history of the Roman Baths. You can see many ancient Roman objects, including the coins that were thrown into the water to show respect to the goddess.

Looking over the city, you will see many old buildings in the color of honey. Among them, the Royal Crescent and the Circus are the most famous. The Royal Crescent is a row of 30 houses in the shape of crescent (新月). The Circus is about 200 meters to the east of the Royal Crescent. It is a huge circle formed with large townhouses. It is divided into three parts of the same length by three entrances with a lawn in the center. When visiting Bath, you can’t miss these two sites.

The museums in the city are also popular. You can go and appreciate western paintings. If you are interested in the English writer Jane Austen, you can go to Jane Austen Center to know more about her life with her father in Bath. If you come in October, you can even take part in the bath film Festival.

1.The passage is mainly about the ________ in Bath.

A.writers B.paintings C.festivals D.buildings

2.According to the passage, what can visitors do in the Roman Baths?

A.Take a bath. B.Play in the water.

C.Enjoy ancient coins. D.Buy ancient Roman objects.

3.Which of the following is correct about the Royal Crescent and the Circus?

A. B.

C. D.

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Circles can be found everywhere in the natural world, but with no exact way to measure(测量) them they are very mysterious and might never be completely understood. When you take the distance around a circle and divide it by the distance across a circle, you will always get Pi. While Pi is about 3.14 when rounded, it is endlessly long. With the help of computers, mathematicians(数学家) have been able to work Pi out to over a trillion decimal places(小数点后万亿位). This makes Pi mysterious, even to the most famous mathematicians.

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14, since the way we write this date, 3/14, looks just like Pi when rounded. In 2009, U. S. Congress voted to formally make March 14 Pi Day. Certain parts of the world—places where March 14 is written as 14/3—will instead celebrate Pi Approximation Day which takes place on July 22nd because of the division(除法) result of 22/7.

Pi has appeared in movies, comics, music, and more. “In modern movies, any time the filmmaker wants to create a sense of mystery, the symbol Pi is used,” says Blatner. People also love working to remember the digits(数位) of Pi and competing against others to see who can remember most. The Guinness World Record for remembering the most digits of Pi is held by Lu Chao of China, who successfully remembered Pi to nearly 67,000 decimal places.

Above all, Pi Day is about having fun with the number, according to Blatner. People will celebrate Pi Day by eating pie and throwing pie, and with fun Pi-related games. Princeton, New Jersey holds a series of Pi-related festivities. Events this year include a surprise birthday party for Albert Einstein whose birthday also falls on March 14, and a “Walk a Pi Event” where participants will walk 3.14 miles together. Just like the number itself, the possibilities for Pi Day are truly endless.

1.What makes Pi mysterious?

A. Ways to divide a circle B. Ways to use it when rounded

C. Being unable to write it as an expression D. Its endless decimal places

2.Why is Pi Day celebrated in some places on July 22nd?

A. Because it is announce formally B. Because it was corrected originally

C. Because the division result is similar to Pi D. Because that day is easier to remember

3.What is the goal of using Pi in films according to Blatner?

A. To move more viewers B. To call for viewers’ attention

C. To make the films more frightening D. To add something mysterious to the film

4.What can we learn from the text?

A. Lu Chao is the first Chinese to recite Pi

B. Many states in the USA celebrate Pi day on July 22nd

C. There are many different events to celebrate Pi Day in the world

D. Scientists will try their best to work out the digits of Pi thoroughly

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—Wuxi is　　　　　　 fast developing city. Do you think so?

—Yes. What　　　　　 different Wuxi we can see now!

A.a; a B.the; a C.a; the D.the; the

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Every one of us thinks that this piece of music is worth　　　　 because it has something touching.

A.being listened B.being listened to C.listening D.listening to

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—Little Tommy seems unhappy today. What's wrong with him?

—I don't know. Nothing can　　　　　 him　　　　　 .

A.wake up B.take up C.pick up D.cheer up

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—Which of the twins would you like to go with?

—　　　　　 . Allen and Joe are strong boys , but I just want one of them to help me.

A.Neither B.None C.Either D.Both

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—Could you tell me how you'd like me to pay you?

—You'd better use mobile payment. I don't care　　　　　　 it is Ali Pay or Wechat Pay.

A.that B.when C.whether D.how

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— The novel Gulliver’s Travels is very nice.

—So it is. Could you tell me __________?

A.how long I can borrow it B.if I can borrow it

C.when should I return it D.that whether I can borrow it

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It was a real race　　　　 time to get the project done. Luckily, we made it.

A.over B.against C.for D.by

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Not only his parents but also his friend　　　　　　 to Xiamen. They haven't come back.

A.have been B.have gone C.has been D.has gone

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—How is your business going?

—　　　　　 be better. I'm preparing to set up a second factory.

A.Couldn't B.Mustn't C.Needn't D.Shouldn't

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—I saw the light of your room was still on at one o' clock last night.

—Oh, I　　　　　　 a match of the World E-sports Games.

A.watched B.have watched C.am watching D.was watching

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—Would you like to join the Singing Club or the Dancing Club?

—Sorry, I'm interested in　　　　 singing　　　　　 dancing. But I'm good at playing chess.

A.not only; but also B.neither; nor C.either; or D.both; and

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— Finding information is not a big deal today.

—Well, the ___________ is how we can tell whether the information is useful or not.

A.trouble B.message C.challenge D.knowledge

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—It’s said that Mr. Brown lost both of his parents when he was young.

— That’s true. So he had no choice but _______ school when he was only ten.

A.left B.leaving C.leave D.to leave

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—Sorry, Cindy. I didn't mean to hurt you, but actually I did.

—　　　　　　 , but don't do that again.

A.Go ahead B.Forget it C.It depends D.With pleasure

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Wishing to encourage her young son to make more progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother saw a friend and walked down to greet her. Catching the _________ to explore（探索） the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and finally found his way through a door marked " NO ADMITTANCE （禁止进入） ."

When the house lights dimmed （变暗） and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and_________that the child was missing .Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused （聚焦） on the impressive Steinway on stage. In_________, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the key- board, picking out Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.

At that moment, the great_________ entered, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy' s ear, “Don' t_________. Keep playing." Then Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass （低音）part. Soon his right arm reached_________to the other side of the child and he added another piece of music.

Together, the old master and the young beginner changed the frightening situation into a wonderfully_______experience. All the people there were_________and as it finished, they cheered._________our situation in life and history is, there is the voice deep within us “Don't stop. Keep playing. You are not____________.Together we will change the broken parts into works of my creative art. Together we will impress the whole world”.

1.A.lesson B.chance C.choice D.time

2.A.checked B.knew C.discovered D.mentioned

3.A.surprise B.shame C.horror （惊恐） D.worry

4.A.singer B.dancer C.pianist D.artist

5.A.run B.leave C.act D.stop

6.A.forward B.around C.up D.down

7.A.nervous B.serious C.creative D.unsure

8.A.amazed B.silent C.proud D.satisfied （满意的）

9.A.Wherever B.However C.Whenever D.Whatever

10.A.alone B.weak C.wrong D.useless

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Negative（消极的）energy can be found almost everywhere. The emotions（情绪）people spread influence your thoughts and actions, so getting away from the sources（来源）of negative energy is necessary if you want to be more successful.

Everyone can be easily influenced by negative emotions unless you learn how to deal with them. The following ways will show you how positive（积极的）people deal with negativity, so you can use them in your life.

Spend time in nature.

Being in nature clears your mind and relaxes your body. Positive people spend a part of their day getting outside to enjoy the beauty of our planet. It is a great way to relax.

Practice positive thinking.

If you think negatively, there is no bright future for you. Positive people don't believe in the excuses their mind comes up with. By finding the good side of any problem, they make sure they are set up for success.

Cut off negative people.

If you spend time with positive people, you are more likely to be happy and satisfied. On the other hand, if you are too close to people who always complain, you will have a hard time getting the negativity away from your life.

Accept failure.

Positive people accept failure as they realize it is the only way to learn and grow. Whenever they fail, they work hard to get to the top again instead of giving up. Even though failure brings negative emotions, they believe it will go away quickly. To speed up the progress, they keep thinking positively.

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How to 1.the Sources of Negative Energy

Reasons

It is easy for everyone to be influenced by negative emotions.

Methods

Spending time in nature

Being in nature clears your mind and makes your body feel2.Positive people go outside to enjoy beautiful things of your planet.

Practicing positive thinking

If you think negatively, there is no bright future for you.

The excuses that they come up with are not 3.in by positive people. They think they are set up for success.

Cutting off negative people

If you spend time with positive people, you are happy and satisfied. If you are too close to those who always complain, you will have4.getting the negativity away from your life.

Accepting failure

Failure brings negative emotions, but positive people believe it will5.in no time.

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1.约翰是个很负责的人，他情愿熬夜完成项目也不愿意拖拉到明天。

John is so responsible that he________________to complete the project than put it off till tomorrow.

2.最后，他们两个人都没有去参加“校园好声音”的选拔，浪费了这么好的一次机会。

Finally,_______________ “Great Voice on Campus”. They just missed so good a chance.

3.詹姆斯想知道你是如何取得这么大的进步的。

James wonders how____________________.

4.相比学业，父母应该在行为方面对孩子更严格要求。

Parents should__________________their behavior than their schoolwork.

5.通过多年的研究，中国终于成功地在5G领域取得了领先地位。

Through many year's research, China finally___________in the field of 5G technology.

6.做实验前，老师总是提醒我们应该注意些什么。

Before the experiment, the teacher always reminds us____________.

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今天校报记者Sandy接到了一封来自Nancy的信。初一新生从小学到初中，角色无法一下子转变过来，不知道如何处理一些矛盾。假如你是校报记者Sandy，请根据Nancy的来信，结合自己的心得体会，分享成功经验，帮助Nancy解决问题。

Dear Sandy,

You know I am new here. I find it hard for me to get along well with my classmates. When I have trouble with my study, I don't know how to get help. I really want to be part of the class. Would you please give me some advice? 1 am looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Nancy

注意：

1.信的内容自拟，要求语句通顺，意思连贯，符合情境；

2.词数在90个左右，邮件首尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Nancy,

Good luck with everything!

Yours,

Nancy

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