树兰学校初中部2025学年第一学期开学调研九年级英语试题卷
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第I卷
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
A
Group Chat Funny Friends
Cat Lakey joined
Marc Benson joined
Iggy Waters joined
16.How many members are talking in the group chat
A.Five. B.Four. C.Three. D.Two.
17.Where are they talking on
A.Wechat. B.QQ. C.E-mail. D.Facebook.
18.Why do they have the group chat
A.To find a new sports club. B.To make plans for tonight.
C.To discuss what films they like. D.To decide on the food they will have.
B
Dancing like a spinning top
Spain loves its festivals,and as autumn arrives, Anguiano--home to about 500 people in the country's northern region of La Rioja--gets ready for its Dance of the Stilts(高跷舞)festival.
Why do they dance on stilts People aren't quite sure how the tradition started. Some say that the place was very damp(潮湿的)and people used the stilts to walk through the tall grasslands in the past. Others believe that the farmers used to dance to Saint Mary Magdalene, asking for a good harvest(丰收).
Every year, eight men in yellow skirts, white shirts and rainbow waists(背心)spin(旋转)down a 58-meter slope(斜坡) on half-meter stilts, As they spin, their skirts spread like bells. “We look like human spinning tops,” said 27-year-old Oscar Moreno.
To keep their legs safe, dancers tie cushions(衬垫)to the stilts -and if they fall, the crowd rushes to catch them.For Moreno, the hardest part is when someone brushes(触碰)against him while he is dancing. “You have to focus on one point so you don't feel sick.” he said.
The dance, recognized as a cultural heritage(文化遗产)since 2018, takes place twice in July and again on the last Saturday of September. It begins in front of Saint Andrew's church. Dancers make quick, jumping steps to the beat of castanets(有板)before going down the slope, “Outsiders think we're a bit crazy, but in La Rioja, people are proud of how brave the dancers are,” Moreno said.
Though the dance is not well-known outside of La Rioja, Moreno is hopeful about its future. “It's a tradition you want to keep alive” he said.
19.Why is Paragraph 2 written
A.To tell when the festival is celebrated. B.To explain why the festival became popular.
C.To describe how local people once used stilts. D.To show how the festival may have started.
20.How do dancers keep their legs safe while dancing
A.By slowing down their spinning. B.By using protective cushions.
C.By asking guards to follow them. D.By spinning in the same direction.
21.What do the people in Anguiano think about the dance
A.It's a bit crazy. B.It is about to die out.
C.It makes them proud. D.It should be known to everyone.
22.What is the story mainly about
A.The author's favorite Spanish festival. B.A special but fading dance festival in Spain.
C.An introduction to the Dance of the Stilts festival. D.A dance festival with the longest history in Spain
C
①Many cultures have stories of talking trees that give advice as well as warnings to people. Alexander the Great and Marco Polo were said to have visited such a tree in India.New research has found something amazing: it seems that plants can communicate after all.
②It has been known for some time that plants use chemicals(化学物质)to communicate with each other. This happens when a plant gets attacked by insects. The plant gives out chemicals from the leaves that are being eaten. This is like a warning, or a call for help. When another plant gets the chemicals, it starts to give out its own, different chemicals. Scientists hope to learn more about this plant warning system, so that we can use it to grow more crops.
③More surprisingly, plants also use sound to communicate. People can't hear these sounds, but plants are making them. Some plants make noises with their roots. Some trees make clicking noises when there is not enough water.
④Most surprisingly of all, plants have an amazing system of communication that can link nearly every plant in a forest. Scientists call this system the “wood wide web”, which is linked underground by fungi(菌类). It links the roots of different plants to each other. It is in some ways similar to the Internet we use. Using the wood wide web, plants can share information and even food with each other. However, it may lead to bad effects. Plants may use it to steal food from each other, or spread chemicals to attack other plants.
⑤Scientists are learning more every day about the secret ways in which plants talk to each other. Who knows Maybe one day we will know enough about plant communication to be able to “talk” with them ourselves.
23.The writer starts the passage by_________.
A.telling stories B.giving advice C.listing numbers D.giving examples
24.New research is showing that plants can communicate with each other through_______.
①chemicals ②leaves ③sound ④fungi
A.②③④ B.①③④ C.①②④ D.①②③
25.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Paragraph 4
A.Plants can share information and even food with scientists.
B.Scientists can help stop the plants from attacking each other.
C.Plants can use wood wide web to attack other plants.
D.Scientists can build a system to link almost every plant in a forest.
26.What is the passage mainly about
A.The secrets of how plants communicate. B.The study about the plant warning system.
C.The plants that give advice as well as warnings. D.The reasons why scientists do research about plants.
D
Revealing a new hero
A new game trailer introduces China's ghost-catching king
The game industry was surprised when Chinese developer Game Science put out the first trailer(预告)on Aug. 20 for Black Myth:Zhong Kui. This is the second game in the Black Myth series after the big hit Black Myth:Wukong. The trailer quickly became popular on social media and was a hot topic for Chinese and international players. Although the game is still in early development, it has already driven players to look into its main character Zhong Kui-a figure(人物)from Chinese folklore(民间传说)known as the “ghost-catching god”.
In Chinese folklore, Zhong Kui is often shown as a strong-looking man. Legend has it that he was a scholar(学者)in the Tang Dynasty(618-907). After failing the imperial exam(科举考试)due to his scary looks, he killed himself and was later chosen as “the king of ghosts” in the underworld. Thanks to folklore and tradition, Zhong Kui's image as a ghost hunter is well-known in Chinese culture. People often hang his picture in their homes to keep away evil(邪崇).
While Zhong Kui's story might not be as popular as that of Wukong, it offers much room for creativity. Social science researcher Wang Xiaoyong told Guangming Net that compared:with Wukong's rebellion(反叛), Zhong Kui is a symbol of order and justice(正义). He has a sad past life and the ability to move between the worlds of the living and the dead. “Such a character makes a game's story more interesting,” said Wang. The game is expected to explore are as different from those in Black Mith:Wukong, likely recreating the Tang Dynasty's capital of Chang'an, while also showing some amazing underworld scenes, “We want to free our hands and try new things,”said Game. Science's CEO Feng Ji on Sina Weibo.
27.What was the players' reaction to the trailer of Black Myth:Zhong Kui
A.They didn’t think the story was any good. B.They liked it and the trailer became very popular.
C.They were tired of seeing a ghost character. D.They didn't care about the second game.
28.Why did Zhong Kui kill himself,according to folklore
A.He was treated unfairly. B.He wanted to catch ghosts..
C.He was chosen as “the king of ghosts”. D.He liked the freedom in the underworld.
29.Why did Game Science choose Zhong Kui as the main character for its new game
A.He is well known both in China and abroad. B.He is totally different in character from Sun Wukong.
C.His story gives developers more space for creativity. D.He is as popular as Sun Wukong in Chinese culture.
30.Where can you probably see this article
A.An English textbook. B.A science fiction. C.A magazine about games D.A book about culture.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，从方框中所给的A-E 5个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选项),将序号填入第31至34小题，并回答第35小题。
Culture shock is the feeling of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may get when they live in or visit another country that differs from their own. ___31___It can undoubtedly influence people's lives. The following are some ways to deal with culture shock.
Have a good understanding of culture and culture shock. There are many factors that make up a culture, including shared beliefs, traditions and morals. ___32___It's because they are surrounded by people with the same beliefs and values, and cultural differences are only clear when you meet someone-else's culture.
Keep a journal(日记)of your thoughts. Perhaps you have recently moved to a new city or country. And you are feeling a bit overwhelmed(不知所措的)with the culture there. Rather than giving in to your anxiety, write it out. Write down how you felt at the moment and what troubled you or made you happy that day.Y ou can also put something down if you're missing anyone from your hometown. ___33___Don't allow yourself to become a recluse(隐居者)during this experience. You can share your feelings and experiences with your relatives and friends. If you are studying abroad and have other classmates who have similar feelings, connect with them as well as with those who are adjusting a bit more easily.
Do some things you usually like. Don't allow the culture shock to occupy your mind. And try to do something interesting to replace a range of negative emotions, including anxiety, sadness, anger, homesickness, and sometimes even depression. ___34___. Or practice your hobbies like reading and dancing.
A.Share your culture.
B.Talk to others about your experiences.
C.Sometimes such a feeling can be very strong.
D.You can watch movies or listen to music that you enjoy.
E.Many people don't realize how culture influences them.
35.If you visit another country, what will you do to deal with cultural shock
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第三部分语言应用(共三节，满分40分)
第一节：完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。
One day, when I got home, I found my husband Mike kind of angry. I asked him__36__the matter was, and he replied, “Our son Jim did something bad, so I punished him__37__letting him stay in ‘The Quiet Room’.” I asked Mike what Jim had done, but he said, __38__.
Then, I walked into “The Quiet Room”. Jim looked__39__and he was crying in the corner. I asked him to give me a(n) __40__. “Mom, Tony is a wheelchair user. I saw a boy hit him, so I pushed the boy,” Jim said. “I pushed him so__41__that he fell down. But I just wanted to stop him from__42__Tony, I didn't mean to do that. Could you please__43__me ” After hearing the story, I came out and asked my husband whether this was__44__and he said “YES”. Then I said to Mike angrily, “Jim did nothing wrong.You shouldn't have punished him!”
“I just wanted to tell him that it was wrong to__45__others,” said Mike.
I got mad at this answer, but I__46__myself successfully. I thought for a while and walked into “The Quiet Room” again. I said to Jim, “Dear, it's__47__to help Tony and I'm proud of you. You are so interested in playing basketball that I'm __48__taking you to the nearby basketball club.”
Jim said__49__, “Thanks, Mom.”
“But dear, I'm afraid you have to stay here for an hour now. Remember, it's always better to use__50__.”
Jim wasn't unhappy at all. He looked at me and said, “I see, Mom.”
36.A.what B.how C.which D.where
37.A beside B.without C.against D.by
38.A.everything B.something C.nothing D.anything
39.A.tired B.sad C.strange D.nervous
40.A.reason B.example C.expression D.decision
41.A.hard B.patiently C.wisely D.politely
42.A.watching B.calling C.hurting D.admiring
43.A.notice B.pardon C.introduce D.accept
44.A.usual B.stupid C.fair D.true
45.A.point at B.fight with C.depend on D.walk into
46.A.enjoyed B.felt C.controlled D.beat
47.A.right B.dangerous C.difficult D.impolite
48.A.suggesting B.considering C.minding D.wondering
49.A.normally B.finally C.sadly D.happily
50.A.words B.brains C.hands D.tricks
第Ⅱ卷
第二节：词汇运用(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
A.将方框中所给词(词组)的适当形式填入短文中，每词仅用一次。
pride, pronounce, take place, connection, set off, picnic
Last weekend, our school had a meaningful trip to the Green Lake Park.The event was planned to 51._________ students with nature and help them relax before the final exam.
We left for the park early in the morning and arrived there at 9:00 a.m. The weather was perfect, so we decided to have a 52._________on the grass. While eating, we suddenly saw some foreigners and believed it was a great chance to practice our English 53._________.
The most exciting part of the day 54._________in the afternoon. We 55._________fireworks together! Fireworks is a great invention in ancient China so we are really 56._________of it.
It was a day we would never forget.
B.阅读下面短文，根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)
Last weekend, my family and I went to a new restaurant for dinner. It was 57._________(便利的，方便的)to get there by bus, and the atmosphere was warm. After we finished the main course, I submitted(提出)a 58.________(请求)for a dessert from the menu. I 59.__________(礼貌地)asked the waiter for recommendations, and he suggested their special cake.
While waiting, I noticed a young person in the corner. He looked nervous but focused. Suddenly, he started playing the piano near the table. His music 60._________(偷走)the attention of everyone in the room. It was amazing! I soon 61._________(发现)that he was not a professional musician but a high school student working part-time. We had a great 62._________(对话). He told me that he was 63._________(天生)with a talent for music, but he had never taken formal lessons. The 64._________(秘密)to success,was to practice again and again. I deeply 65._________(欣赏，佩服)his talent an a courage. Even though he was just a student, his passion and skill inspired many people that night.This experience taught me that everyone has hidden talents waiting to be find.
八年级英语试题卷(第8页共10页)
第三节：语法填空(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卷的相应位置。
All around the world, families celebrate special days together. Traditions 66.________(be)very different over the years. Some of them may surprise you.
Families in most countries have a special day to celebrate mothers. In Serbia, this day is 67._________the second Sunday before Christmas. On that day, children sneak(溜)into their 68._________(mother)bedroom and tie her feet with ribbon so that she can't get out of bed. Then they shout, “Mother's Day, Mother's Day!What will you pay 69.________ (get) away ” Then the mother gives 70.__________(they)small treats and presents as payment so that the kids “free” her.
In China, they say that 71._________(baby)are one year old when they are born. After that, all children celebrate their birthday on New Year's Day because that's when they grow a year 72.________(old). Actual birthdays are 73._______ (usual)celebrated with a big family meal: The tradition is that the “birthday boy” or “birthday girl” should fill their mouth with as many long noodles 74.________, they can and then eat them. This is because in Chinese culture, long noodles are a symbol 75._______long life.
第四部分书面表达(共1小题，满分20分)
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Dear Li Ping,
How is everything going with you I know that there are a lot of traditional festivals in China and I am really interested in them. Could you please introduce one of them to me What is John it When is it celebrated What do people usually do during the festival What do your family usually do and what do you think of it I would be very glad if you tell me about it.
All the best,
John
