青海省2019-2020学年九年级下学期期中考试英语试题C卷

青海省2019-2020学年九年级下学期期中考试英语试题C卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、补全短文5选5阅读短文及文后AE选项，选出可以填入4650各题空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.1 . In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognised(认定) as the inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasnt he known for his invention at the time?Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. 2 . When two places were connected with wire, people in those places could hear each other talk.In 1850, Meucci and his wife, Ester, moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. 3 . To solve this problem, he connected metal cablesbetween his home and his workshop. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently.Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer was heard through the wires.4 . Even worse, Meucci never applied for a patent (专利) on his invention.Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea and in 1876 the patent for thetelephone was given to him.In 2002, more than a century after Meuccis death, his work was finally recognised by the government. 5 . AHe discovered that sound could travel through metal cables.BHowever, he wasn t the first person to think of the idea.CUnfortunately, only a few people attended this talk.DHe will now be known all over the world as the telephones inventor.EHe needed to keep in touch with her at all times.二、完型填空语法选择It is often said that eyes can speak. Do you have such kind_ experience? In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not too long. If he notices that he is being looked at, he may feel _. It is the same in daily life. When someone is looking at you for several more times, you will look _up and down in order to_if there is anything wrong with you. If nothing _ wrong, you will feel angry with the person who is looking at you. Eyes can speak, right?_ too long at someone may seem to be impolite. _, sometimes things are different. If you want to draw the attention of _, you may look at him or her for a long time. _ lovers, they like to look each other in the eye to show the love that words cannot express. Clearly, eye communication should be done between the two _ and the certain situation.6 . AatBwithCofDup7 . AhappilyBhappyCuncomfortablyDuncomfortable8 . AyouByourCyoursDyourself9 . AsearchBlookCseeDview10 . AwentBgoesCgoDgoing11 . ATo lookingBLookingCLookDLooked12 . AButBThereforeCHoweverDAnyway13 . AsomeoneBno neCsomethingDnothing14 . AWithoutBForCWithDAgainst15 . AsomeBsameCpeopleDperson三、阅读单选America is the worlds largest food exporter (出口商). But the worst drought (干旱) in half a century is hitting corn and wheat harvests.By twenty-fifty, the world will have to produce at least sixty percent more food to feed more and more people. China, a major food importer (进口商), is looking to producers around the world to make sure it can get enough food in the future.The serious drought in the United States is adding to care about world food and prices. China has invested (投资) in food production in Australia and New Zealand. A new source (来源) of food is Ukraine. Ukraine was known as the breadbasket of Europe because of rich corn and wheat harvests a century ago.Galyna Kovtok is chief manager of Ukraines largest agricultural business, ULF. She says that within a few months her company will export corn to China. That will make Ukraine the first country outside the Americas to do so. Across the Black Sea area in Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan drought this year is pushing harvests down by fifteen to twenty percent.Traditionally, the Black Sea area is the main source of wheat for North Africa and the Middle East. But this year, Russia may have tosuspendexports. However, Africa and the Middle East are now having competition with China.16 . We can know from the passage that America _.Ahas a good wheat harvest this summerBwill import wheat from other countriesCsuffers a lot from the droughtDwont be the worlds largest food exporter any more17 . China is investing in Ukraine mainly to _.Amake sure of getting its future foodBhelp the poor people thereCbuild up a good relationship with UkraineDhave competition with Africa and the Middle East18 . The underlined word “suspend” in the last paragraph means “_”.AincreaseBencourageCprotectDStopLong time ago, there lived a young boy with his family in a small village.Because there was little water in the village, the boy woke up early every morning, carried his pot and headed for the river in order to get water.On his way back from the river, he always met some old men who expected to drink water.This happened almost every time.He always gave them water though he would be punished by his stepmother.One day, he couldnt stand the punishment from his stepmother, so he decided never to give anyone water.But on his way back home, he met a strange-looking man who was very thirsty.The strange man lay by the road and he was badly hurt.The boy remembered his vow (誓言), but he thought for a moment and then gave the strange man some water.When he got home, his stepmother noticed the half-filled pot, and again punished him.A few days later, there was a knock on the door.It was a mailman.He came from the town with a letter for the boy.The letter contained a thank-you note with some money for the young boy.The writer of the letter said that he was very thankful for the boys kindness.Where there is love, there is life.Your everyday good deeds are never useless for they will return to you when you are not expecting it.19 . The young boy woke up early to get water every morning because_.Ahe loved his mother and wanted to help herBthere wasnt enough water in the villageChe could offer people help on the wayDthe water there tasted better20 . Which of the following is true according to the passage?AThe boys father passed away when he was young.BThe boy didnt like the strange-looking man.CThe boys stepmother didnt treat him well.DThe boy seldom went back home with a half-filled pot.21 . Which of the following words best describes the boy?AWarm-hearted.BOpen-minded.CStrong-willedDGood-temperedHave you ever recycled? To recycle is to take rubbish and make it into something new. Recycling is good for our planet because it makes waste into something that we can use again. Recycling also helps to clean up the litter that makes our streets look dirty.All kinds of things can be recycled. The most common materials like glass, plastic, paper, metals, cloth are all recyclable. Sometimes these products(产品) are broken down to make the same kinds of products. An example of this type of recycling is using paper to make more paper. Rubbish can also be broken down to make completely new items(材料) as well!Some items, like glass, can be recycled forever! We can use glass items, then break them down and use them again and again. Aluminum(铝) cans are one of the most successful recycled metals. They can be recycled again and again and nearly 60% of all cans have been recycled. The average family of four can produce nearly 2,000 pounds of rubbish each year. As time goes on, we have fewer places to put all of this rubbish in. Recycling is one way to control the amount of rubbish we need to put into the land.The next time you toss a can or bottle into the dustbin, look to see if there is a recycling triangle(三角) on the label. It is the international sign for recycling. It means that the item you are going to throw in the dustbin could be recycled.22 . To recycle is to .Amake new things out of litterBfind a land to put into the rubbishCfind something useful in the rubbishDclean up the dirty things on the street23 . Which of the following is NOT true in this passage?AAll things can be recycled forever.BSome things can be recycled forever.CPlastic, metals, cloth and paper can be recycled.DRubbish can also be used to make completely new items.24 . What does the underlined word “toss” in the passage mean?Atake outBthrow awayCgive upDfind out25 . The purpose of the passage is mainly .Ato introduce more recyclable materialsBto let people know about how to recycleCto warn people the importance of recyclingDto suggest a new way to change and keep rubbishMain StoriesControlling the Mekong The 5,000km long Mekong River provides China with fresh fish when it flows and electricity when its dammed.Dolphin Intelligence 300 of these social animals have been studied for over 30 years by Dr. Denise Herzing. Find out what she discovered about dolphin communication and what dolphins say.A Day In New York It was once a city that people feared. Now tourists are visiting New York in their millions each year. Join Robert Jones as he explores just what the Big Apple has to offer and what interesting activities can be done in a day.PhotographyThe Magic of Night Markets All around the world, street markets come to at life night. While people can shop for T-shirts and toys, the real attraction is the different kinds of food that somehow become even more delicious after dark.Your Shot Send us your best photos, let the world see them, and get helpful tips and advice from our photographers on how to improve them.Visions of Earth Look through visions of the world as seen through photographers eyes.Amazing Amazon Incredible images of the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest.Most Read This Week Top Danger for Lions: Hunting A Day in New York Photo of the Day: Best of May Making the Picture You Want Photos That Take You to Mexico The Weeks Best Space picturesSpecial OfferOrder Today! Print and Electronic Delivery: Just $25 a year for 12 copies. Orders outside the USA must add 20%.26 . Dolphin Intelligence is probably a story about dolphins .Aeating habitsBliving placesClearning activitiesDcommunication methods27 . What is true about New York according to the website?APeople are now afraid to visit.BMillions of tourists go there.CIt has some new activities.DIt offers many big apples.28 . A person going to the page The Magic of Night Markets would expect to find .Aa long article about night marketsBan interview with night market sellersCmany photographs of newly market foods and food shopsDmany pictures of night market foods and food shops29 . From which page can a reader get some useful advice on photography?AVideo.BVisions of Earth.CYour Shot.DPhoto of the Day.30 . What has been the most popular story on the website this week?ATop Danger for Lions: Hunting.BControlling the Mekong.CA Day in New York.DAmazing Amazon.四、根据首字母、中文提示填空根据句意及首字母或汉语提示完成单词31 . He does his homework more c_（仔细地）than me.32 . Im sorry, I cant come, I have top_（准备）for themath exam.33 . Could you give me some advice on how to i_（提高）my English?34 . If you keep on working hard, I have no doubt that youll be s_（成功）in the future.35 . I dont know the d_（差别）between chinese culture and western culture.五、单词填空阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。Leaving your mark in the worldEinstein is a world-famous scientist. In 1899, he studied at a famous university in Zurich (苏黎世). His teacher was rofessor Minkevsky.Once Einstein asked Minkevsky, “How can a person, like me, leave his clear footprints on the road ofs36 . and make a great contribution?” Minkevsky said that it was a “complicated”(复杂的) problem and he had to give him an a37 . later.Three days later, Minkevsky told Einstein that the answer was coming! B38 . he didnt say anything. They walked toward a building site. He asked Einstein to set foot on a concrete (混凝土) road that the workers had just f39 . .All the workers shouted at him. Einstein was very confused(困惑的). “Sir, are you leading me the w40 . way?” he asked.“Think a41 . it,” Minkevsky said. “Cant you see? Only the new concrete road surface can l42 . deep footprints. The old road surface has been hard for a long time. Many people leave steps on the old road. You cannot find your footprint there.” Hearing that, Einstein thought for a long time and nodded.After that, a very strong sense of innovation(创新) b43 . to guide Einsteins thinking and action. He tried again and again to discover new theories(理论). Nobody could tell him what to do. N44 . book could guide him. But he said, “I never remember what dictionaries carry. My brain only remembers those things that are not i45 . in books.” It was because of this that Einstein left his shining footprints in the history of science.六、多任务混合问题Mrs. Whitson taught us science. On the first day，she gave us a lecture about a creature called the cattywampus，an animal that was wiped out during the Ice Age. She passed around a skull（头骨）as she talked. We all took notes and later had a quiz.When she returned my paper，I was shocked. There was a big red X through each of my answers. I had failed. There had to be some mistakes！（A）我确切地记下了老师说的。Then I realized that everyone in the class had failed. What had happened？Very simple，Mrs. Whitson explained. She had made up all the stuff about the cattywampus. There had never been any such animals. The information in our notes was，therefore，incorrect.Needless to say，we were（B）outraged. What kind of test was this？And what kind of teacher？We should have figured it out，Mrs. Whitson said. After all，at every moment she was passing around the cattywampus skull（in truth，a cats）.Hadnt she been telling us that there was no such an animal？She had described its amazing night vision，the color of its fur and any number of other facts she couldnt have known. She had given the animal a ridiculous（荒谬的）name，and we still believed her words were right.（C）The zeroes on our papers would be recorded in her grade book，she said. And they were.Mrs. Whitson said she hoped we would learn something from this experience. She told us not to let our minds go to sleep，and to speak up if we ever thought she or the textbook was wrong.46 . Was the skull the teacher took to the classroom the cattywampus skull？_47 . 把（A）处划线部分的句子翻译成英语。_48 . Why was the information in the students notes incorrect？_49 . 猜测（B）处划线部分单词的意思，写一个同义词。_50 . 把（C）处划线部分的句子翻译成汉语。_七、书信作文51 . 你的笔友Andy学习英语时遇到不少困难，以下是他的邮件。假如你是 Frank，请回复邮件，词数：80个左右.Hi. Frank,Hows everything going? I really want to improve my English, but its too difficult for me. When the teacher talks to me in class, I cant always understand her. And I often make lots of mistakes in grammar. And thats not all, I am also a slow reader! I know you are really good at English. Could you please give me some advice?Im looking forward to your reply.Lots of love AndyHi, Andy,_Yours,Frank第 11 页 共 11 页