1、1江苏省海安县八校 2018 届九年级英语上学期第二次阶段检测试题第卷（选择题，共 80 分）一. 听力选择（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）.听对话，回答问题（10 分）本部分共有 10 小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话读两遍。在听每段对话前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读题目，听完后你将有 5 秒钟的时间选择最合适的备选答案。1. What subject does Mr Dixon teach?2. Whats Jims cousins job?3. What food does the man like best?4. What time are they going
2、 to meet?5. Whats Tom going to do now?A. Shout more loudly. B. Stop shouting. C. Sing a song.6. What color does the lady think matches white well?A. Pink. B. Violet. C. Blue.7. Where is the conversation happening?A. In a drink shop. B. In an office. C. At the bus stop.8. How does Beau Jessup make a
3、lot of money?A. By giving British babies Chinese babies.B. By giving Chinese students English names.A. B. C. A. B. C. A. B. C. A. B. C. 2C. By giving Chinese babies English names.9. What happened after London fire this year?A. Over ten thousand people lost their lives.B. Ten thousand people lost the
4、ir homes.C. About one hundred people lost their lives.10. Whats Dads suggestion?A. Do more exercise. B. Exercise more and eat less. C. Eat less sweet food.听对话和短文回答问题（10 分）你将听到一段对话和两篇短文，听两遍，在听每段对话或短文前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读相关题目，听完后你将有 5 秒钟的时间选择最合适的备选答案。听一段对话，回答第 11 至第 12 题。11. How much is the dictionary?A.15.
5、 B.50. C.40.12. What does the lady think of the dictionary?A. Its too cheap. B. Its too old. C. Its too expensive.听下面一段短文，完成信息记录表中的第 13 至第 15 题。Information about a journeyHow long to stay You are going to stay with a family for 13 .What to wear A red 14 .What to take Take enough money, 15 and the sc
6、hool letter.13. A. 7 days B. 14 days C. 21 days14. A. T-shirt B. shirt C. sweater 15. A. four photos B. an umbrella C. a mobile phone 听下面的短文，回答第16至第20小题。16. What kind of shoes did the shoemaker make?A. Rainshoes. B. Leather shoes. C. Cloth shoes.17. The shoemaker used to be rich, didnt he?A. Yes, he
7、 did. B. No, he didnt. C. Yes, he was quite rich.18. Who helped the shoemaker make the shoes?A. His wife. B. His assistant. C. We dont know.19. Where can the shoemaker find the new shoes?A. In his bed. B. Upstairs. C. On the table.20. Which of the following is true according to the article?A. The sh
8、oemaker sold shoes to make a living. B. The shoemaker wore the new shoes every day. C. Nobody bought the new shoes.二. 单项填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)21. _ 19th CPC National Congress(中国共产党第十九次全国代表大会) was held on 18 October. It was _ big success.A. The; / B. The; a C. /; the D. /; /322. Poor Raymond har
9、dly smiled after he lost his pet pig, he?A. didnt B. hadnt C. did D. had23. Why not _ your teacher for advice when you dont know _ the problem.A. to ask; how to deal with B. ask; what to do withC. ask; what to deal with D. to ask; how to do with24. _ his mother was cooking in the kitchen, the boy fe
10、ll asleep in the chair.A. Since B. While C. Because D. Once25. What do you think of our school basketball team?Theyre going to lose the match _ they improve their skills.A.unless B.until C.if D.as26.She plays a role in a film_ a true story.A. is based on B. base upon C. was based upon D. based upon
11、27. I think Paul is _ a careful person that he seldom makes mistakes. But this time he did. He was _ nervous that he made a tiny mistake. A. so; such B. very; so C. such; that D. such; so28. Thanks a lot for offering a great deal of _ to me in my research. It was my great pleasure. eA. ideas B. thou
12、ghts C. suggestions D. advice29.His _ is a big _ to the whole society.A.dying;loss B.death;loss C.death;lost D.dead;loss30.There are many trees on _ side of the street,and _ of the trees is still increasing.A.both; a number B.either;a number C.both;the number D.either;the number 31. _ exciting the s
13、peech about “Belt and Road” was! Of course! It was a really great inspiration(鼓舞) to the world.A. How B. What C. How an D. What an32. Dont you enjoy watching the English programme Outlook English Magazine on CCTV Channel 10? _. I think it very helpful to improve my listening and speaking abilities.A
14、. Yes, I do B. No, I dont C. Yes, I dont D. No, I do33. The singer from Taiwan is _ as the person who may get the champion in the singing competition by many people. A. directed B. considered C. known D. announced34. Could you tell me _? I must find him. Sorry. I have no idea. But he was here just n
15、ow.A. where Tom was B. where Tom has gone C. where can I find Tom D. where has Tom been35. I hope that I will have millions of dollars and I can buy my private (私人的) plane. _. A. You are welcome B. Thats very kind of youC. In your dreams D. Thank you all the same 三、完形填空 阅读短文, 从每题所给选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16、(共 15 小题；每小4题 1 分，满分 15 分)Teenager Jake Deham was skiing with his family in the USA when he fell over and lost one of his skis(滑雪板). His family didnt know that he had a problem. They 36 skiing. When they got to the foot of the mountain, there was no 37 of Jake.Jake couldnt find his ski 38 . In the e
17、nd, he decided to 39 his other ski and walk down the mountain. But he couldnt work out the right way to go.It was now getting dark and he was a long way from any place of safety. He knew that he might die that night in the 40 temperatures. But Jake kept 41 . At home, Jake watched a lot of TV program
18、mes about living in difficult situations. He remembered the 42 from these programmes and knew that he should build a hole in the snow. He made a hole and pointed(指向) it up the hill 43 the wind couldnt blow into it. Outside his hole, the temperature 44 to a dangerous -15 that night, but inside it Jak
19、e was safe from the cold.But he had to get down the mountain. The 45 always said,“ If you are lost, you should find someone else s tracks(足迹) through the snow and 46 them.” “I wanted to live my life.” remembers Jake. “So I got up and I found some ski tracks and I followed those.” He walked and walke
20、d and finally he saw lights. Nine hours 47 he lost his ski, he found a team of workers who came to save him. He was safe!His mum was very happy when she heard the news. 48 , Jake didnt even have to go to hospital. He got through the terrible experience 49 any injuries(损伤).So, the next time someone s
21、ays that watching TV is a waste of time, think of Jake. Sometimes TV can 50 your life!36. A. moved on B. kept on C. took on D. turned on37. A. body B. name C. sign D. reason38. A. anywhere B. everywhere C. somewhere D. nowhere39. A. put on B. put up C. set up D. take off40. A. warm B. cool C. low D.
22、 high41. A. afraid B. calm C. nervous D. worried42. A. advice B. help C. voice D. support43. A. because B. and C. but D. so44. A. felt B. fell C. rose D. stayed45. A. parents B. coach C. teachers D. programmes46. A. follow B. clear C. know D. obey47. A. until B. after C. before D. when48. A. Unlucki
23、ly B. Finally C. Surprisingly D. Sadly49. A. with B. without C. on D. by50. A. enjoy B. lose C. kill D. save四、阅读理解 阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容选择最佳答案。(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30)A5Welcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle of London. Opposite (对面) is the National Gallery, a muse
24、um with lots of famous paintings. Go along the red street to Buckingham Palace. The queen (王后) lives here.Turn left and go to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eye. It takes you 135 meters above the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day.When you
25、are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get the boat near Big Ben. As you go along the river, the London Eye is on your right, near the Railway Bridge.Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. Then you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge. The Tower of London is the citys oldest
26、palace. It is nine hundred years old.Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They dont sell fruit or vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn le
27、ft into Kings Street, and go past the church. Youre now back where you started, at the square. Now you finish your tour.51.If you go to visit the National Gallery, what will you find?A. lots of lovely animals B. lots of valuable plants C. lots of famous paintings D. lots of interesting books52. _ is
28、 Londons oldest palace.A. The Tower of London B. The National GalleryC. Buckingham Palace D. The Houses of Parliament53. _ is the London Eye.A. B. C. D. 54. You will not go past _ on your way back.A. the station B. the square C. the park D. the churchB.Sadness and happiness are often talked about by
29、 people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy forever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. A famous Greek thinker, Aristotle, said, “Happiness d
30、epends on ourselves.” Thats to say, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we b c ed6spend so much time thinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a goo
31、d job, which we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy lifes simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives. Another secret to living a happy life
32、is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness is helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do goo
33、d things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping or help out with some things around the house for an elderly person.If you do above, you will be happy.55. How many suggestions of happiness are mentioned in this passage?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.56. According
34、to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Money and success alone do not bring you lasting happiness.B. If you want to feel happier, you can go shopping for an elderly person.C. Spending enough time thinking about the future can enjoy the present.D. Active person may live a ha
35、ppier life than inactive person.57. Whats the main idea of this passage?A. How to live a happy life. B. How to depend on ourselves.C. How to help the old people. D. How to get a good job.CSometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy making money for
36、 my schooling.One day, my mother was sewing a quilt(缝被子). I silently sat beside her. “Mum, is there love between you and Dad?” I asked in a very low voice.With surprise in her eyes, she stopped her work for a while. Then she said, “Susan, look at this thread(线). It can hardly be seen, but its really
37、 there. It makes the quilt strong and durable. If life is a quilt, love should be a thread. Love is inside. ”I couldnt understand her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. After they were back, my mothe
38、r helped my father walk slowly on the country road every day. They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple.After two months, my father still couldnt walk by himself.“Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day.“Susan, dont worry about me,” he said. “I just like
39、walking with your mum. I like this kind of life. ” Reading his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm58 Why are Susans parents busy trying to make money? 7A. To send Susan to school. B.
40、To go to see the doctor.C. To buy a strong quilt. D. To show their love.59. What does the underlined word “durable” mean in Chinese? . A. 好看的 B. 廉价的 C. 耐用的 D. 昂贵的60. Susan came to understand her mother . A. while her mother was sewing a quilt B. before her father was in hospitalC. when she was sitti
41、ng beside her mother D. after her father was seriously sick61. What can we know from the passage?A . Susans father is very lazy. B. Susans mother is a nurse.C. Susans parents love each other. D. Susan doesnt like her father.DYou either have it, or you donta sense of direction. But why is it that som
42、e people could find their way across the Sahara without a map while others can lose themselves in the next street? Scientists say were all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory(理论) is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked h
43、arder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we dont use it, we lose it.“Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,” says Jim Martland, research director of the project. “However, if they are not allowed
44、 out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.”Jim Martland also emphasizes (强调) that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions: If you are using a map, turn it to the way you are facing. If you lea
45、ve your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a treesomething easy to recognize(辩认). Note landmarks(地标) on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route. The simple way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a
46、 town, streams, or wells in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tall buildings or hills which can help to find out where you are.Now you will never get lost again!62. Children have the ability to find the way around whe
47、n they are _ years old.A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 863. Which of the following things cannot be used as landmarks?A. Tall buildings. B. Hills. C. Wells. D. Bikes. 64. Scientists believe that _.A. some babies are born with a sense of directionB. people learn a sense of direction as they grow olderC. people never lose their sense of direction8D. everybody has a sense of direction from birth65. What may be the best title of the passage?A. A research on direction. B. The sense of direction. C. Peoples ability of finding the way. D. Scientists research on skills.第 II 卷（非选择题，共
