上海版九年级上学期英语总分竞赛试卷（I）卷

上海版九年级上学期英语总分竞赛试卷（I）卷一、 完形填空（15分） (共1题；共15分)1. （15分）完形填空The 50-year-old farmer, Wu Yulu is quite different from the others at his village. He is the 1 of 38 handmade robots. He has been 2to show his robots at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai World Expo.Born in a 3 family, he did not have the opportunity to go to school. But even as a child, he knew he wanted to make machines. “I think 4 machines is a talent I was born with, ” he said.In 1987, he finally finished his 5 robot that could walk like a man. He named it “Wu No. 1”.6 , his experiments have not been away from danger. One of his fingers was injured in 1989. And in 1999, his house was 7 by fire.In 2003, Wu and his robots were invited to perform in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and in 2009, his robots were on 8 along with the Chinese Shenzhou spaceships.Wus latest dream is to invent robots 9 can help people in daily life. He will invent robots to help the disabled or look 10 children.（1）A . farmer B . coach C . inventor D . discoverer （2）A . refused B . invited C . collected D . developed （3）A . poor B . rich C . small D . warm （4）A . selling B . repairing C . cleaning D . making （5）A . first B . second C . best D . worst （6）A . However B . Until C . Instead D . So （7）A . cut B . built C . destroyed D . made （8）A . sale B . display C . time D . vacation （9）A . what B . when C . where D . that （10）A . up B . for C . after D . into 二、 阅读理解（30分） (共4题；共30分)2. （6分）阅读理解（1）Sunny English Club is for . A . nursesB . policemenC . businessmenD . students（2）You will pay if you want to stay in Sunny English Club for half a year. A . 300 yuanB . 600 yuanC . 1,200 yuanD . 2,400 yuan（3）You can visit Ocean Museum . A . on SaturdayB . on WednesdayC . on MondayD . at any time（4）One can get a free examination in Health Center if he is . A . 9B . 17C . 67D . 73（5）If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to . A . Health CenterB . Ocean MuseumC . Sunny English ClubD . 16 Yongle Street3. （8分）阅读理解How do animals communicate (交流) with each other? They have special “languages”. In fact, they are using signals (信号). Different signals have different meanings.For example, when a bee (蜜蜂) finds food somewhere, it flies home quickly. It cant speak, but it can tell others by dancing. Other bees will know where and how far the food is.Some animals show their feelings by making sounds. For example, when a dog is angry, it barks (吠). At this time, youd better stay away from it. Birds can make several sounds to show different meanings. Sometimes we humans show feelings by making sounds instead of by speaking. For example, when we feel painful (疼痛的), we cry“Oh!”or“Ouch!”.We humans have languages and words. We can communicate face to face by speaking. We can write down what happened in order to remember clearly. We can also send (寄) messages to people far away. But animals cant.根据短文内容，判断正误。（1）Animals can communicate (交流) with each other by using signals (信号). （2）A bee can tell others the messages by singing songs. （3）Birds can make different sounds to show different meanings. （4）All the animals can communicate with others far away. （5）When a dog is not happy, youd better keep away from it. 4. （8分）阅读理解How to improve your English speaking skills?Here are some tips.Find native English speakers.Talking to actual native speakers is the most effective way to improve your English skills.Your progress will be greater if you use this way.Slow down. If you want to be understood,slow down.If you speak more clearly,your listeners can understand you better.Record yourself.Though we hear ourselves all the time,we dont quite know what we sound like.So record yourself!And then you can focus on what you need to improve.Take different classes.One class is good.But if you can take more than one classof different stylesthats even better.Speak English at home.Make a plan to speak it at home.Talk to yourself in English.You can also narrate your actions.While youre washing the dishes,say what youre doing,thinking,or feeling.It keeps your brain thinking in English.Create opportunities.English speakers are everywhere.You have to find them. You can call up an English hotline.Call a phone company and make small talk about phone plans.Start a blog.Get into English chat rooms.There are ALWAYS opportunities to be found.（1）Which is the most effective way to improve your English speaking skills? A . Slowing down.B . Talking to actual native speakers.C . Recording yourself.D . Taking different classes.（2）What can we do if we want to be understood? A . We can slow down.B . We can listen more.C . We can take more classes.D . We can do more reading.（3）If we want to know what we sound like,we can . A . speak more clearlyB . take different classesC . record ourselvesD . plan to speak English at home（4）The underlined word “narrate”in the passage means in Chinese. A . 拒绝B . 执行C . 摒弃D . 描述5. （8分）阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。CThe 14th Chinese Language Competition attracted about 1,100 children from kindergarten kids to high school students. The children from different languages and cultural backgrounds met in San Francisco and competed in events like Chinese Calligraphy（书法）, drawing and Chinese poetry recital（背诵）.Thomson, an 11th-grade boy from Justin-Siena High School in Napa city of California, has studied Chinese language for three years. It was hard for him to learn Chinese at the beginning, because it was one of the most difficult languages in the world. However, the writing of Chinese characters is a form of art, which made him feel different. Its amazing to see how attractive Chinese culture is. he said.Julie, a 12th-grade girl shared her similar experience of learning Chinese for four years. When recalling her trip in Beijing and Shanghai, she expressed huge interest in shared bikes. The shared bike is known as one of the new Great Inventions of China, along with Chinas Express Railway and Alipay online payment system. They amaze the whole world as part of Chinas rapid rise.According to the hosting organization, the Confucius Institute at San Francisco State University, the competition was mainly for American and overseas Chinese kids. It aimed to set a platform to present （展示）their Chinese language and culture talents. It also helped to deepen the understanding of young Americans about the Chinese culture and history.（1）Where was the 14th Chinese Language Competition held?A . In Beijing.B . In Shanghai.C . In Napa city.D . In San Francisco.（2）What is among the new Great Inventions of China according to the passage? A . Railway.B . Paper making.C . The shared bike.D . Chinese calligraphy.（3）Which statement is TRUE about the competition? A . All college students took part in it.B . It was not only for overseas Chinese kids.C . It was hosted by Justin-Siena High School.D . Students competed in different languages.（4）What is the best title for the passage? A . Chinese Culture Talent Show Presented.B . New Great Inventions Made in China.C . Chinese Language Competition Held Again.D . Ways to Learn the Chinese Language Shared.三、 根据短文内容和括号内所给汉语意思，写出单词的正确形式（每空一 (共10题；共10分)6. （1分）That _(建筑物) caught fire last year. 7. （1分）He forgot all his _ (对白) when he stood in the middle of the stage. 8. （1分）I was so s_to hear the news. 9. （1分）We use water p_ to make electricity in our home town. 10. （1分）Its a pity that some valuable treasure has been _ (steal). 11. （1分）I was very_（孤独的），and afraid to make friends with anyone. 12. （1分）Yesterday they got 30 _ (得分) in the game. 13. （1分）The sun is hot and the s_ on the ground is melting. 14. （1分）He was p_by his teacher because he made great progress in this exam. 15. （1分）He has a _(特殊的) plan to make money. 四、 选词填空（5分） (共1题；共5分)16. （5分）选词填空help one swim they can（1）Tomorrow is Sunday. Lets go _. （2）I believe we _live on the moon one day. （3）Andy is a _boy. We all like him. （4）Lily and Nick are twins. _mother is a doctor. （5）Excuse me, where is the reading room?Its on the _floor of Building A.五、 语法填空（10分） (共1题；共10分)17. （10分）This story is surely _ than that one. (funny) 六、 任务型阅读（5分） (共1题；共5分)18. （5分）请阅读下面这篇文章，根据所提供的信息，完成下面表格，把答案写在答题卡指定的位置上。 Four students were invited to an interview by the local English newspaper to share their opinions on after-class activities. The following is what they said in the interview.Mary: In our school, after-class activities are very popular. Students in our school enjoy many different kinds of after-class activities, such as the English corner, swimming, playing the piano and singing. I take part in the chess club. I play with other club members after class every day.Erin: Im a member of the music club in our school. I can learn different kinds of music instruments, including the violin, the piano, the guitar and so on. I like playing the piano best. Its very interesting.John: I take part in the poem club after class. I have learned a lot from the activities which are held by the club. I can not only improve my skills of poem writing, but also make a lot of new friends who have the same hobbies.Peter: Some teachers think after-class activities take up too much time. In their opinions, we are already under great pressure with so much homework to do. But I think its necessary for schools to provide us with a chance to develop our other skills besides what we are taught in class. Whats more, after-class activities help us relax.Information CardThe number of after-class activities that are mentioned by Mary_Erins favorite music instrument_The skills that John improves by taking part in after-class activities_The disadvantage of after-class activities that some teachers think_The reason why students are under great pressure_七、 书面表达（20分） (共1题；共20分)19. （20分）扬州市五个一百工程 英语经典文学(English classics)阅读正在全市各地各校全面而深入地推进，这提高了扬州学子的人文科学素养，并促进了他们的终身发展。某校正在开展中学生是否有必要阅读英文经典文学的大讨论，请根据以下问题和要求用英语写一篇文章参与讨论。 1）Do you think reading English classics is necessary? Why? (Give 3 reasons)2）How do you usually take part in the activity of reading English classics? (Give 3 examples, e.g. take part in the Reading Club, take notes while reading)3）Whats your advice for the students who are weak in English? (Give 1-2 opinions)要求 1）表达清楚，语法正确，上下文连贯;2）必须包括问题中所有的相关信息，并适当发挥;3）词数：100词左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）;4）不得使用真实姓名、校名和地名等。With the development of the Five One-hundred Project in Yangzhou, our school has had a discussion about whether it is necessary for middle school students to read English classics. 第 15 页 共 15 页参考答案一、 完形填空（15分） (共1题；共15分)1-1、二、 阅读理解（30分） (共4题；共30分)2-1、2-2、2-3、2-4、2-5、3-1、3-2、3-3、3-4、3-5、4-1、4-2、4-3、4-4、5-1、5-2、5-3、5-4、三、 根据短文内容和括号内所给汉语意思，写出单词的正确形式（每空一 (共10题；共10分)6-1、7-1、8-1、9-1、10-1、11-1、12-1、13-1、14-1、15-1、四、 选词填空（5分） (共1题；共5分)16-1、16-2、16-3、16-4、16-5、五、 语法填空（10分） (共1题；共10分)17-1、六、 任务型阅读（5分） (共1题；共5分)18-1、七、 书面表达（20分） (共1题；共20分)19-1、