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辽宁省营口市大石桥市五校联考2024-2025学年九年级上学期10月阶段练习英语试卷
一、阅读理解
Books of the Week
※ Laurence in Hopeland — by Wilton Smith Laurence is a boy from Hopeland, a place with magic. He lives with his parents and beloved grandpa. One day when he can’t find his grandpa who has magic powers, Laurence teams up with his uncle to find out the truth.
※ Gavin Talks to Birds — by Wayae Abel When 10-year-old Gavin joins a team of superheroes, he finds he has an unusual ability: he can talk to birds. Now a whole world has opened up to him, but can he use his new abilities to help save the birds’ world
※ Life of Dorothy — by Nelson Arthur After meeting a stranger, Dorothy finds herself in a place with deep mystery. She is now meeting with many strange things, from some sudden accidents to losing her friend’s pet pig. The ups and downs of the story will keep you laughing from beginning to end.
※ The Last of Drumfield — by Gorgeous Morgan It’s about Ella who has got a book from her aunt. When she is reading the book with her good friend, they drop into the book and are taken to a fairytale (童话的) world. And they have to find a way back.
1．Which book is about looking for Grandpa
A．Laurence in Hopeland. B．Gavin Talks to Birds.
C．Life of Dorothy. D．The Last of Drumfield.
2．Who can talk to birds
A．Laurence. B．Gavin. C．Dorothy. D．Ella.
3．Dorothy gets into trouble after she ________.
A．meets a stranger B．loses her pet pig C．reads a scary story D．laughs at her friend
4．What do we know about Ella
A．She is good at magic. B．She helps save the birds’ world.
C．She lives in a fairytale world. D．She experiences an unusual trip.
Bert won a national prize called Young Heroes for his “green” project. This public-spirited young person was now a university student. His love for insects grew deeper and he was protecting them for the future.
Bert found his love early in life. When he was around 4 or 5, he always loved to watch different insects, especially beautiful swallowtails (凤蝶). One interesting fact he learned about swallowtails was that their bright colors warned hungry animals that they tasted bad. And it was also fun to watch how they came into being. But the reason he really fell in love with them was that they were very accessible. For example, if you wanted to attract (吸引) swallowtails, you planted some zinnias, a kind of bright flowers.
Bert started a zinnia garden at his house, where he raised a large number of swallowtails over the years. With the world’s swallowtail population falling, Bert wanted people to realize that if insects like swallowtails disappeared, so would all the others above them on the food chain. To make the fact clear and easy to understand for other students, he also created a zinnia garden at his junior high school.
Part of the joy for Bert was watching the younger students get excited when running after swallowtails. “Whenever a swallowtail lands on them, the young students will soon fall in love with these cute insects. They develop a new appreciation for them,” he said.
Bert put his efforts into the environmental educational project and made it take flight.
5．After Bert was honored with Young Heroes, _________.
A．he often gave speeches in public B．he set up his “green” project
C．he became interested in swallowtails D．he went on protecting insects
6．The underlined word “accessible” in paragraph 2 means “_________”.
A．dangerous to feed B．easy to get close to C．hard to raise D．safe to reach
7．The main reason for Bert to create a zinnia garden at school was _________.
A．to watch students have fun B．to make his school more beautiful
C．to stop swallowtails from disappearing D．to help kids learn about swallowtails
8．What would be the best title for the passage
A．A Bright Flower B．A Flying Project C．A Green Garden D．A Warning Action
Come on, Amy. You must TRY HARDER. Amy told herself silently. She was in her class’ Second-Day-of-School Game with her teammates, whom she only met yesterday. This was her first chance to make new friends, and she was nervous.
So far Amy hadn’t given any useful suggestions—after all, she was totally new to this town. Luckily, no one seemed to care about it. This relaxed her a lot.
Since the Blue Team left the park, they had worked out the first two clues (线索) and had been to the post office. Now they were in front of the cinema.
Henry was reading aloud the third clue: Go to our town founder’s last resting place.
I know THIS ONE! Amy thought, excited.
“To the cemetery (墓地)” Cindy said.
“No, wait!” Amy said. “I’ve read about it. The founder was buried near the library.”
“Wow. I’ve walked by every day,” Tyler said. “Never knew that!”
“Good job! That will save valuable time, ” Cindy smiled at Amy.
“We still need to hurry,” Tyler reminded, pointing to the Yellow Team coming near.
“I know a shortcut!” Henry suggested. “Follow me!” No one moved.
“No, seriously,” Henry said. “You know I’m always running late. I know every shortcut in town.” The others finally agreed.
A few sharp turns, and they were there! This time Amy read the clue aloud: Now go to the place where the football is running around!
“The football stadium!” They called out together and started to run…
Now they’d got the final clue: Look where you’ve been, see where you are. Use your map wisely and you’ll be a star!
Looking closely at the map, everyone thought hard.
“Aha! A star!” Cindy suddenly broke the silence. She quickly took out a pencil.
As they watched her drawing lines on the map, everyone understood.
They began running back to where they started. They were closer and closer, and finally crossed the finish line-just one step behind the Red Team!
“So…close…” Tyler made a face, and they all laughed together.
“Nice job, new girl,” Cindy gave Amy a high-five.
“That was really fun,” said Henry. “I hope we’ll be on the same team soon.”
“Me, too,” Amy agreed, smiling.
9．What does the beginning of the story tell us about Amy
A．She didn’t want to play the game. B．She was a new student in her class.
C．She was a member of the Red Team. D．She didn’t understand the game rules.
10．Why did the team let Henry lead the way at last
A．He ran fastest in the team. B．They didn’t know the way.
C．They trusted his rich experience. D．He was best at playing the game.
11．Where was the finish line of the game
A．In the park. B．Next to the post office.
C．In front of the cinema. D．Outside the library.
12．Why did Amy smile at the end of the story
A．Her team came in first. B．She was accepted as a friend.
C．She no longer felt nervous. D．There would be a game soon.
People believe that every word has its correct meaning(s). When we are not sure, we usually check online, or turn to our teachers or dictionaries. But do you know how dictionaries were made in the past
Dictionary writers first read the important books of the period or the subject that the dictionary was about. As they read, they copied necessary information on cards: interesting words, common words—both in their daily uses and unusual uses, and also the sentences where they were used. That is to say, the words, along with the uses of each word, were collected. For a really big dictionary, millions of such cards were collected. This task could last for years. As the cards were collected, they were put in alphabetical order (A—Z). When this was done, there would be several hundred cards for each single word.
Then, to define (定义) a word, the dictionary writer placed its hundreds of cards before him. He read the cards closely, threw away some, read the rest again, and divided up the cards according to what he thought were the common uses of the word. Finally, he wrote the definitions, following the hard-and-fast rule: each definition must come from an example on a certain card in front of him.
So, the writing of a dictionary was not a task of inventing meanings of words, but a task of recording their meanings. The writer of a dictionary was a historian, not a law maker.
As time develops, the way of producing dictionaries has greatly changed. Nowadays, we can use online dictionaries too. When choosing our words in speaking or writing, we can be guided by the dictionary. However, we cannot be controlled by it, because new situations, new experiences, new inventions, and new feelings, are always pushing us to give new uses to old words.
13．Why did dictionary writers read important books
A．To know more about the period. B．To collect words and their uses.
C．To understand different subjects. D．To learn to use interesting words.
14．Which shows the correct steps of how dictionaries were made in the past

A．①-③-④-② B．①-②-④-③ C．③-④-②-① D．③-①-④-②
15．What can we learn from the passage about dictionary writing in the past
A．It should be done by historians. B．It was a task of inventing and recording.
C．It was long-time hard work. D．It had to use the law-making rules.
16．What does the writer advise us to do when we choose words in communication
A．Be open to the new uses of words. B．Follow the dictionary strictly.
C．Use online dictionaries instead. D．Try to create new words.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
We all love spending time by the sea. Some lucky ones might live on the coast and enjoy the benefits (益处) all around the year. 17 Most of us would say we feel healthier by the ocean. In the past, doctors would actually suggest spending time by the sea to their patients. And research has shown that people who live on the coast are more likely to believe their health is good compared to those living in a city. So how do we benefit, exactly
Well, to start with, it’s great for our mental (心理) health. Scientists have discovered that we have something called a blue mind. They have shown that watching, listening to the waves (海浪) or being in the ocean helps our brains slow down. 18 This is why people who have trouble sleeping are often told to listen to recordings of the sound of waves hitting the beach to help them relax at bedtime.
Being by the sea is also good for our physical health. We go out a lot more when we’re on holiday by the sea. We often become more active on holidays and people who live on the coast are usually more active too. 19 Walking on sand requires more effort than on the pavement. And the sea air is good for people with breathing problems too. There is less pollution in the air near the ocean and in autumn and winter the air is fresher. This is healthier than the dry air in homes with central heating. It has even been found that the chemicals in sea water may help us have healthy skin.
20 We look forward so much to having our next one!
A．And if you take your walks on the beach, this is a lot better.
B．Others usually have to wait for the next vacation.
C．The sound of them can help us relax and feel free from stress.
D．Kids especially like to have fun by the sea in summer.
E．Naturally we often feel so great at the end of a seaside holiday.
二、完形填空
Almost everyone has a dream job, and for Susan, it is being a whale (鯨) trainer at her city’s aquarium (水族馆). Last year, Susan finally had a (n) 21 , but it was more than just signing up. People who wanted this job had to take part in a competition. They need to show how 22 they could go down into the seven-metre-deep pool that housed the whales and how long they could stay there. The one who could reach the deepest and stay the longest underwater would get the job.
Susan signed up to try out, and everything went 23 at first. But then, as she went down to about five metres under the icy water, her legs stopped 24 . The cold water caused a huge pain in her legs. She was unable to swim back to the surface. She was in great fear and couldn’t think. This only caused her to 25 farther into the pool. Just as Susan 26 hope, she suddenly felt herself being pushed to the surface.
It was Mila, a whale in the pool. She noticed Susan’s 27 , held her leg in her mouth and pushed Susan up to the surface. Susan was 28 , thanks to Mila’s quick action. The aquarium spokesperson said Susan was really 29 , because Mila had realized Susan needed help before any of the working group did, which saved valuable time.
“Whales are 30 animals—they live and play together. In the wild, they show great interest in humans and often swim close to boats and divers.”
21．A．chance B．job C．dream D．idea
22．A．soon B．far C．often D．hard
23．A．close B．deep C．late D．well
24．A．trying B．hurting C．working D．resting
25．A．drop B．swim C．jump D．search
26．A．gave away B．gave in C．gave out D．gave up
27．A．look B．trouble C．move D．place
28．A．changed B．lost C．chosen D．saved
29．A．lucky B．brave C．afraid D．sad
30．A．funny B．lonely C．social D．strong
三、短文填空
阅读下面的短文，在短文空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式，使短文的意思完整，并将所填答案填写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。
Did ancient people plant trees They didn’t have a special day to plant trees like Tree Planting Day, 31 the tradition of planting trees has been there for a long time. Back then, it was always 32 (rain) around the Qingming Festival in spring. The trees that were planted around this time had better conditions to grow than usual, so people formed the custom of planting trees around the Qingming Festival.
There were many kinds of trees. However, mulberry trees (桑树) and fruit trees were 33 (popular) of all. To feed the silkworms (蚕), more mulberry leaves 34 (need). Silk came from the silkworms, and then was made into silk clothes and traded between the east and the west of the world. Among the ancient people who suggested 35 (get) trees to offer food and clothes, there was a man whose name is well-known, Mencius (孟子).
Dong Feng, a famous doctor in the Three Kingdom Period (三国时期), saved many 36 (patient) lives for free. He only asked them to plant apricot trees (杏树) on a hill. Gradually, a forest of apricot trees grew on 37 hill. That’s why we now praise a doctor who has excellent skills with the words “warmth in an apricot forest.”
Each dynasty has different tree planting projects. Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty 38 (person) planted a ginkgo tree (银杏树) in a temple in Chang’an. 1,400 years later, the ginkgo tree is still growing. So far, the temple 39 (become) a popular place for tourists.
So, 40 Tree Planting Day next year, do you want to plant a tree with your wishes on it
四、任务型阅读
Dreams may make you smart. This was discovered by scientists who do research on dreams. What is a dream exactly Scientists explain that during sleep time your brain reviews your experiences in the day. It tries to connect your new experiences with the old memories (记忆). As your brain connects things, it turns them into a story, and then you get a dream. Dreams may help you deal with worries and fears. What has happened during the day may be painful. While you are sleeping, however, the brain will replay the painful memories in a safe dream space. There the bad memories become less painful. And you will feel better after waking up. Dreams also seem to be able to help you learn. This idea is supported by a study. So scientists advise you not to stay up all night studying, especially when an exam is coming. They say a sweet dream might help you get higher marks. Dreams may make you more creative, too. It was reported that a famous songwriter came up with his best song in a dream, and wrote it down as soon as he woke up. However, dreams alone can’t bring about creativity. In fact, the songwriter spent a lot of time thinking about the song before the dream. In a word, hard work matters more for creativity, though dreams also have a role to play.
41．Who discovered that dreams may make you smart
42．When does the brain review your experiences in the day
43．Where does the brain replay the painful memories
44．What do you think of a sweet dream Write more than 30 words.
五、书面表达
45．学校英语报举行“未来之城”征文活动。请你用英文写一篇短文投稿，介绍你心目中的未来城市，并分享你在未来之城生活的想法。短文需包括下图所有提示内容：
注意：
1.词数不少于80（开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
2.文中不得出现考生真实的姓名、地点和所在的学校名词。
Our City of the Future
What will our city be like in 2050
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参考答案
1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D
5．D 6．B 7．D 8．B
9．B 10．C 11．A 12．B
13．B 14．D 15．C 16．A
17．B 18．C 19．A 20．E
21．A 22．B 23．D 24．C 25．A 26．D 27．B 28．D 29．A 30．C
31．but 32．rainy 33．the most popular 34．were needed 35．getting 36．patients’ 37．the 38．personally 39．has become 40．on
41．Scientists who do research on dreams. 42．During sleep time. 43．In a safe dream space. 44．I think a sweet dream is very helpful. If you are exhausted, a sweet dream can help you recover. And if you are unhappy, a sweet dream will make you happy.(开放性题目，合理即可)
45． Our City of the Future
What will our city be like in 2050 I think it will be quite different from now. The living environment will be greatly improved in the following ways.
The houses will be both green and smart. Everything will be made by environmental-friendly materials. What’s more, the house will be connected to the shops and hospitals so that you can order all kinds of services without going out. Most of the time people will work at home and they will have fewer working hours because of new technologies. If you want to go travelling, there will be no traffic jam at all. You can take different kinds of transportations, such as the flying buses, and the driverless cars. The most exciting thing for students will be the widely use of E-books and VR technology at school. As a result, there will be paperless exams and more fun in learning.
Our city in 2050 will be full of hope and we should work hard to realize it.

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