江苏省南通市海安县北片九年级下学期4月联考英语卷

To find ___ better job, she decided to learn ___ second foreign language.

--The man in a black suit _______ be our youth worker.
-- I’m sure it _____ be him. I saw him in the laboratory building some minutes ago.            

--Would you like some tea, please?
--Yes, and I prefer tea _______ some sugar.

--I’m a little hungry, Mum.
--There are some cakes on the plate. You can take _______.

The rivers will become dirtier and dirtier _______ we take action to protect them.

--This is _______ fantastic movie I have ever seen.
--Yes, I’ve never seen a _______ one.

—Dad, please tell me when Mum_____. I miss her very much.
—She will return when she_____ her task. And she will bring a nice present for you.

—It will be my turn. I feel a bit nervous. 
— ________. You can make it.

—Where is Tom? We can’t find him anywhere.
—Perhaps he_____ home.

--Mike seldom has breakfast at home, _______?
-- _______ this morning.

—How is your grandma?
—She’s fine. She used to_____ TV at home after supper. But now she is used to ____out for a walk.

--We all went to the cinema except you last night. Why didn’t you come?
--Because I ______ that movie twice.

--Driving less, walking more is good for our health.
--So I’d rather_____ an hour’s walk to work than consider ______ a car.

--TV says there will be a storm tomorrow.
--_______.  I planned to go climbing with my classmates.

--Could you tell me_______?
--At nine o’clock, in ten minutes.

Recently, a reader asked me about the dangers that pets can face around the house. So, I visited my local animal        last weekend and got some advice to share about how we can make our homes        for our pets.
When I arrived, several pets and their      were in the waiting room. Mr. Smith, with a cat, chatted with me. "My cat will be        for an uncomfortable stomach in a minute," he said. "My children gave        a bowl of milk. However, if she is given milk, she will get a stomachache.”
Just then, the vet (兽医) walked over to us. “Yes, Mr. Smith is       . Only a few people know this, but milk mustn't be fed to cats      some cats can't take it in easily," the vet said. "Other human foods are bad for pets    . For example, if a dog eats chocolate, it will become     ."
I asked the vet what other        there are for pets around the house. "Well,” she replied, “we should not      small things, such as batteries, lying around as they can be eaten by pets. Last month, a small cat was brought      because it had eaten a button which was on the floor without being noticed. "
Before I left, the vet     me some more important advice to share with you:
You should keep all medicines and cleaning products away from pets. Also, pets, such as cats and dogs, sometimes will        their hair if they are unwell, If your pet looks unwell or is acting unusual, you should       your vet immediately. Follow the advice and you can keep your pets safe.

A．school B．hospital C．market D．museum

A．warm B．safe C．clean D．beautiful

A．owners B．visitors C．teachers D．actors

A．paid B．chosen C．treated D．returned

A．it. B．me C．him D．her

A．friendly B．healthy C．good D．right

A．until B．though C．while D．because

A．as well B．so far C．as usual D．just now

A．brown B．sick C．smart D．comfortable

A．secrets B．changes C．dangers D．mistakes

A．buy B．use C．leave D．collect

A．in B．off C．on D．down

A．offered B．posted C．wasted D．accepted

A．colour B．keep C．lose D．sell

A．point to B．ring up C．hear from D．look after

Expressions cover all parts of our life. They may be around your ears every day. You may know a lot of Chinese expressions that describe how you feel. Here are some English ones for your enjoyment.
Have Your Heart in Your Mouth
This expression means that you’re really afraid or anxious about something. When your heart starts beating so much that you can feel a thumping(怦怦跳) in your throat, it may feel like you “have your heart in your mouth”.
Have Butterflies in the Stomach
How did butterflies get in your stomach? Well, those really aren’t butterflies in there. It is a way of describing those nervous feelings you might get before a test or a very important decision.
These stomach flutters(跳动)  are normal and happen to many people. Some people believe having a few butterflies might even help you perform better.
Sick as a Dog
If you’ve ever been very sick, you may have used this expression. Because dogs eat just about anything they find, they often get sick. So it’s all right to describe someone who’s not feeling well as being “sick as a dog” .
Under the Weather
When it’s rainy all day outside, how would you feel? This expression comes from the idea that bad weather might hurt a person’s health and mood .
Someone believes ________ if you ‘have butterflies in the stomach” before a test.

When somebody says “ under the weather” , he must feel __________ .

All expressions discussed in the passage are about _________

Long, long ago a man went to India and he had never been there before. When he got there, he saw a lot of fruit, but much of it was expensive because they couldn’t grow much because there was little water. Finally he saw a big basket of some very red and long fruit. And it was the cheapest in the shop.
So he went up and asked, “How much each kilo?” and the shop keeper said, “Two rupees(卢比).”Two rupees in India was nothing. So he bought a whole kilogram of the fruit and started eating it. But after he ate some of it: oh, my god! His eyes watered, his mouth watered and burnt, and his face became red. He jumped up and down, saying, “Ah! Ah! Ah!”
But he still continued to eat the fruit! Some people who were looking at him shook their heads and said, “You’re crazy, man. Those are chilies(辣椒)!You can’t eat so many! People use them as a condiment, but only a little bit to put into food for taste. You can’t just eat them like that.” But the silly man said, “No, I can’t stop! I paid money for them, and now I’ll eat them up. It’s my money!”
And you think that man was silly, right? We sometimes do a lot of things like that. We spend money, time or effort doing something. And even though it’s been a long time, hard experience tells us it won’t work, and we know there’s no more hope, we still continue just because we’ve put money, time, effort and love in to it. Just like the man who ate the chilies and felt so bad but couldn’t stop because he didn’t want to waste the money he’d paid.
　 So even if you’ve lost something, let it go and move on. That’s better than continuing to lose.
The man chose to buy the red and long fruit only because   .

The underlined word “condiment” in Paragraph3 probably means_______.

Which of the following sentence is TRUE?

From the passage, we can learn that_________.

When I crossed a small road on my first day in Kolkata, I was surprised because I heard a bell-not a horn (喇叭),  It was a tiny man pulling a rickshaw(黄包车), He stopped and picked up two children from the front door of their house and pulled them to school. For many people, the rickshaw in Kolkata has many advantages. When the traffic is bad, rickshaws find a way through the traffic. If you miss your bus and there aren't any taxis, you can always find a rickshaw in Kolkata. Rickshaws are from your house to the market and waits for you. Then he loads (装载)all your things, drops you off outside your home and helps you unload, No other type of public transport offers this kind of service.
From June to September, Kolkata gets heavy rain. Sometimes it rains for 48 hours without a break. In some parts of the city, the roads flood (水淹), and anything with an engine(发动机) is useless, But the rickshaw drivers never stop working, even with water all around them.
But not everyone thinks rickshaws are a good thing. The local government wants to ban rickshaws. They believe it is wrong for one man to pull another person when there is modern transport in the city. However, there is a problem with this plan. Many of the rickshaw drivers come from the countryside. The only job they can find in Kolkata is pulling a rickshaw, If the city bans rickshaws, these men won't have a job. So for the moment, the people of Kolkata still go by rickshaw.
What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

A．The rickshaw drivers carry things for local people in Kolkata. B．Parents need rickshaws for taking children to school in Kolkata. C．Rickshaws can find a way through the bad traffic in Kolkata. D．Rickshaws are very useful for the people's daily life in Kolkata.

A．A bus. B．A taxi. C．A car. D．A rickshaw.

A．make B．encourage C．forbid D．collect

A．The rickshaws in Kolkata have loud horns. B．The rickshaw is still a part of public transport in Kolkata. C．The local government offer many other jobs to the rickshaw driven. D．The people in Kolkata are supposed to take rickshaws instead of cars.

Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that sport you choose might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource—hungry. Golf(高尔夫), as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also lots of water. Besides, huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental changes. For example, in the dry places of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for (为…承担责任) serious water shortage(短缺) in some local areas.
There are many environment—friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes, and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also help you stay healthy. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and keep thin.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment—friendly equipment and buying products(产品) made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms.” They are better replacements(替代) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms(体育，体育馆) play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership(会员身份). And best of all, it’s free.
Which of following does the writer most probably support according to the passage?

What does the phrase “resource—hungry” in this passage mean in Chinese?

The writer uses power walking as an example mainly because________.

The writer writes the passage to __________.

请根据括号中的中文提示、英文释义或句意，写出句中所缺单词，使句子通顺。
Tom is __________ (缺席) from class today. His mum is ill, he has to look after her at home.
We should pay attention to ________ (grow and improve) a good habit of study.
I received his invitation yesterday, but I didn’t _________ it because I had something more important to do.
Our earth is becoming dirtier and dirtier. We should try our best to reduce the __________(the state of being dirty)   
He will write to me as soon as he __________(到达) Paris.

请根据句意从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使句子通顺。

After coming back from the earthquake, she felt she was not _______.
I’m __________ that all of you have done a good job.
No matter what difficult problems we meet, please face them ________.
It’s a (an) __________ experience, few people will forget it.
I haven’t seen him since he left hometown in his _________.

请根据句意从方框中选择合适的动词，并用其适当时态填空，使句子通顺。

--Is your father at home? –I’m afraid he _________ out.
You may go home if your work ________.
–Have you read the book called Gone with the Wind?
--Who __________ it?
–Hey, Tom. Let’s go for a picnic.
--Just a moment. I __________ a tree.
--I called you just now, but there was no answer.
--Oh, I __________ with Mum. There were so many people there.

句型转换（本题5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
Jane bought the computer last Sunday.（保持你句意基本不变）
Jane _______ _______ the computer since last Sunday.
She asked me, “Do you know how to stop the machine?” (改为间接引语)
She asked me _______ I _______ how to stop the machine.
My sister is very generous. She often shares her things with her friends.(合并为一句)
My sister is _______ _______ toshare her things with her friends.
Both of my parents enjoy reading newspapers. (改为否定句)
_______ of my parents ________ reading newspapers.
The girl spread the coins all over the floor.(改为被动语态)
The coins _______ _______ all over the floor by the girl.

请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整、正确的形式，使短文通顺。
A man walked i_______ a doctor's examining room. “Put out your tongue (舌头) ,” the doctor said. The man put out his tongue, and the doctor looked at it quickly.
“OK, you can put your tongueb________ now,” the doctor said. “It's clear what's wrong with you. You need more exercise.”
“But, doctor,” the man said. “I don't think …”
“Don't tell me what you think,” the doctor said, “I am the doctor, not you. I know what you need. I see hundreds of people like you. N________ of them get any exercise. They sit in offices all day and in f________ of the TV in the evening. What you need is to walk quickly for at l________ 20 minutes a day.”
“Doctor, you don't understand,” the patient said. “I…”
“I don't want to hear anye________,” the doctor said. “You must find time for exercise. If you don't, you will get fat and haveh________ problems when you are older.”
“But I walk every day.” the patient said.
“Oh, yes, and I know that. You walk a few feet from your house to your office, or a few more feet from your office to a restaurant, etc. That is not real walking. I'm talking about a walk in the park for twenty minutes every day.”
“Will you listen to me, doctor!” the patient s________, getting angry with the doctor who thought he knewe________. “I'm a postman,” the patient went on. “and I walk for seven hours every day!”
For a moment the doctor was silent, then he said quietly, “Put your tongue out a________, will you?”

请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude(态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chance to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions:
·Speak loud   When you are not confident, you can't do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loud enough so that people can hear you clearly. The .high voice can help you become more confident.
·Play sports   Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.
·Encourage yourself  Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you've done.
·Get rid of （消除） fear  Fear comes along with failure. But it's easy to get over if you know that failure is part of your life. Don't hide your head just because you said something silly last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.
·Pick up a hobby   If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
What can confidence help you in daily life?
___________________________________________________________
How can you encourage yourself ?
___________________________________________________________
How will you become if you have a hobby?
___________________________________________________________
How many suggestions can help you to be more confident?
___________________________________________________________
What’s the main idea of the passage?
___________________________________________________________

假设你是高山，你的外教Mr.Smith相组织几名学生去一个学校进行一次助学和联谊活动。请参看以下信息，以书信的形式向Mr.Smith提出申请，说明你打算如何开展这次活动并陈述理由。

注意：
1. 表达中必须包括所给要点， 适当发挥，不要简单翻译。
2. 词数90左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3. 表达中请勿提及真实校名及姓名。
Dear Mr.Smith
I’m so excited to know that our school is organizing an activity to help the kids in a school. I hope I __________________________________________________________
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I’ll be thankful if you give ne the chance!
Yours
Gao Shan