2021-2022学年宁夏石嘴山市平罗县九年级（上）期末英语试卷

一、完形填空 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

• 1．I have invented robots which improve the work of cars.My love of making things began （1）

  I was a kid.I really became （2）

  about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
     One day in fourth grade，our teacher gave us a project in class.We had to write to a company and learn about the products.I thought and thought. （3）

  I chose the Thomas A．Edison Company.Soon after，the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison.How I enjoyed reading and re-reading about his （4）

  !I like the recorded sound and the electric light（电灯）most.The inventions were clearly printed on my brain（大脑）.
     My dad noticed my interest in inventing and （5）

  me.He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things.Once，I surprised my dad （6）

  a model plane I made.Later，we found a similar（相似的）model plane in a store.I learned that different inventors often invent similar things.It is not unusual for this to happen.I also learned that not all great ideas （7）

  .Failure is a common part of the inventing.
     As my father and I worked together，I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor （8）

  .He was always （9）

  a better way to do a simple job.His guiding hands，together with my （10）

  in inventing，led me to become an engineer（工程师） and an inventor.Of course，I also thank Thomas Edison.He is my hero.
  
  

  （1）	A．before	B．after	C．when	D．until
  （2）	A．lonely	B．angry	C．excited	D．relaxed
  （3）	A．Easily	B．Finally	C．Safely	D．Quickly
  （4）	A．lights	B．projects	C．suggestions	D．inventions
  （5）	A．mistook	B．refused	C．chose	D．encouraged
  （6）	A．with	B．about	C．into	D．from
  （7）	A．work	B．fail	C．come	D．end
  （8）	A．myself	B．yourself	C．herself	D．himself
  （9）	A．looking at	B．looking for	C．looking after	D．looking through
  （10）	A．habit	B．story	C．interest	D．plan
  组卷：3引用：2难度：0.5

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二、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

• 2．In the fight against COVID-19，many national heroes have become well-known to the public.On August 11，2020，Chinese President Xi Jinping commended （表彰） four of them for their outstanding contribution （杰出的贡献）.
  

  	Zhong Nanshan was given the Medal of the Republic （共和国勋章）.He has been leading the Chinese government's efforts in the fight against COVID-19.The old expert got a result that COVID-19 could be spread between humans.
  "The People's Hero" was given to three others.They are Zhang Boli，Zhang Dingyu and Chen Wei.
  	Zhang Boli is a traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） expert.He has been in charge of the research of COVID-19 treatments connecting TCM with Western medicine.
  	Zhang Dingyu was the head of Wuhan's Jinyintan Hospital in 2020.He got an illness in 2018.However，he chose to stay with his partners in Wuhan to save lives.
  	Chen Wei is a professor.She has made great achievements in the research on COVID-19.She is also one of the key leaders in China's Ebola vaccine （埃博拉疫苗） research.

  The purpose of giving the nation's top honors to these people was to show the great courage and the spirit of working together of the Chinese people.
  
  （1）How many people was given "the People's Hero" by Chinese President Xi Jinping？

  
  A．One.
  B．Two.
  C．Three.
  D．Four.
  （2）Who got an illness in 2018 according to the passage？

  
  A．Zhong Nanshan.
  B．Zhang Boli.
  C．Zhang Dingyu.
  D．Chen Wei.
  （3）The underlined phrase "in charge of" in the passage means "

  " in Chinese.
  A．负责
  B．控制
  C．减轻
  D．批评
  （4）According to this passage，which of the following is TRUE ？

  
  A．Chen Wei is the head of Wuhan's Jinyintan Hospital.
  B．Zhang Dingyu is a traditional Chinese medicine expert.
  C．Zhong Nanshan got a result that COVID-19 could not be spread between humans.
  D．Zhang Boli has been in charge of the research connecting TCM with Western medicine.
  组卷：2引用：2难度：0.6

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• 3．Carnival
     Carnival is the last big festival in summer in Brazil，which may begin 40 days before Easter every year.During the festival，to celebrate their traditions，Brazilians sing and dance in dance halls and clubs，on the streets and beaches or anywhere else in Brazil.
     Dragon Boat Festival
     The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals celebrated in China，falling on the fifth of the fifth lunar（阴历的）month.The most famous and greatest tradition is holding Dragon Boat races.In addition，during the festival，people make and eat Zongzi.Hanging（悬挂）herbs（草药）on the front door is also popular，which is meant to protect people from evil（邪恶）and illness.
     Solnal
     Koreans celebrate Solnal，the lunar New Year，with other East Asian countries.Solnal is a time for Koreans to celebrate the traditions with their family.On New Year's Day，people put on traditional clothes and put food on a special table for the dead members of their jye.ai.Family enjoy activities such as kite flying and dancing.
     Thanksgiving
     Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the US and it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year.On the day，Americans say "Thank you" to their family，friends and people that help them.On Thanksgiving，people usually have a big turkey dinner and a special party with their family.
  
  （1）Why do people hang herbs on Dragon Boat Festival？

  
  A．To put family under protection.
  B．To prepare a big dinner for family.
  C．To have a special party with family.
  D．To offer food to dead family members.
  （2）What activity takes place on Korean New Year's day？

  
  A．Boat races.
  B．Kite flying.
  C．Turkey cooking.
  D．Front door cleaning.
  （3）When is Thanksgiving celebrated？

  
  A．About 40 days before Easter.
  B．On the last day of lunar year.
  C．On the fifth of the fifth lunar month.
  D．On the fourth Thursday of November.
  （4）What do Carnival and Solnal have in common？

  
  A．They are celebrated on the same day.
  B．They are both celebrated in East Asian countries.
  C．People wear the same clothes during the two festivals.
  D．People dance to celebrate their traditions during the two festivals.
  组卷：7引用：2难度：0.5

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六、任务型阅读 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，在每小题句子空白处填入适当词语，使其意思与短文内容一致。（每空词数不限）

• 10．Jean's dream to end poverty（贫困）started when she was visiting her father，who worked for the homeless.
      "I never realized there were people in the world who didn't have a home or food before，" said Jean，who is now sixteen. "I knew there was something I had to do about that."
      At the age of eight，she started raising money to build a playground. "It took me two years，" Jean said. "We started small.We wanted to do something to make a difference."
      In 2014，when Jean was thirteen，she visited Central America，and saw people going hungry and families living in houses made of cardboard.That year，she set Kids on a Mission，which has helped hundreds of people there.
      "The rooms were smaller than my bedroom，but there would be eight people living in each one，" Jean said. "We also got to see the dirty rivers that those people were drinking out of."
      Providing clean drinking water，food and clothes for people living in poverty is now an important task（任务）for Kids on a Mission. "This young lady is changing the hearts of people，and also changing the world，" said the headmaster of Jean's school.
  
  （1）The job of Jean's father was to help

  .
  （2）When Jean was only

  in 2014，she set Kids on a Mission.
  （3）It took Jean

  to raise money to build a playground.
  （4）They mainly provide clean drinking water，food and

  for people living in poverty.
  （5）In the eyes of the headmaster，Jean is changing the hearts of people and even changing

  .
  组卷：5引用：3难度：0.6

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七、书面表达

• 11．假如你是李明，你的英国朋友Clark将来宁夏。到宁夏后，你计划带他去参观宁夏博物馆。请根据以下提示，写一封电子邮件，告知他一些相关的信息。
  

  1.简介：建于1973年，馆藏丰富，可以品味当地文化 与传统艺术。 2.开放时间：周一全天闭馆 周二至周日9：00-17：00开馆 3.入场：免费 4.注意事项： 5.博物馆网址：http：//www.nxbwg.jye.ai

  要求：
  1.必须包括所给提示内容，词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
  2.紧扣提示，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  3.文中不得出现真实的人名和校名。
  参考词汇：
  品味：enjoy；展品：exhibition；陈列；展览：on display 免费的：free
  Dear Clark，
      I am happy to know that you are coming to Ningxia!I'd like to take you to visit Ningxia Museum.
  ___________
  Best wishes，
  Li Ming
  组卷：3引用：1难度：0.5

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