贵州省六盘水市钟山区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试卷（解析版）
第二部分完形填空。第一节阅读下面短文，从框内6个选项中选出能分别填入5个小题空白处的最佳选项。
23．（5分）
A.its B.between C.popular D.show E.the F.when
Since its creation in the12th century，A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains （Qianli Jiangshan Tu） has become very （1） with lots of people.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains is one of （2） best traditional Chinese paintings.Wang Ximeng is its painter.To people's surprise，he finished this painting（3） he was only 18 years old.Unluckily，this painting is his only painting left.
This painting is a typical blue﹣green landscape painting.In it，the painter used bright blues and greens to （4） China's beautiful rivers and mountains.After over 900 years，the colors are still as bright as new.The painting is about 12 meters long.It has six parts.The painter creatively linked（连接） each part with bridges and water.The painting not only fully shows China's natural beauty，but also shows harmony（和谐） （5） humans and nature.With his great skill in painting，the artist showed Chinese people's love for life，their home and the country.
第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
24．（15分）There were some big wildfires in Chongqing last summer.Although they were （1） ，we still saw many good people help in the big fires.Francis Stonier，a 43﹣year﹣old foreign （2） from Southwest University，was one of them.He teaches English in the university.
The（3） was very hot in Chongqing.One Sunday night，a forest fire broke out and started to spread.The local government called for volunteers with special （4） and experience to join in the firefighting.
Francis heard the news and decided to （5） .He said he had volunteered many times in Virginia，USA in the past.For example，he helped （6） houses for homeless people after big storms.He wanted to do something this time.So Francis signed up（报名） to fight （7） .His work was to make sure the chainsaws（链锯） that would be used to create fire barriers（防火屏障） worked well.
During two hours of work，Francis group checked about 50 chainsaws （8） gave them to firefighters.
"Francis did a really good job.He checked each chainsaw （9） ."said He Wu，a 50﹣year﹣old teacher from Francis' university.He was also one of the volunteers.
Thanks to people like Francis，the fire died out very soon.
"Chongqing is my home.I really （10） my life here，" Francis said. "The people here are very friendly.I'm planning to live here for a long time，possibly even retire here."
（1） A.small B.common C.dangerous
（2） A.teacher B.visitor C.firefighter
（3） A.spring B.summer C.winter
（4） A.skills B.habits C.hobbies
（5） A.run B.help C.travel
（6） A.sell B.draw C.build
（7） A.fires B.storm C.flood
（8） A.or B.and C.but
（9） A.slowly B.angrily C.carefully
（10） A.enjoy B.miss C.doubt
第三部分阅读理解。第一节阅读下面三个语篇，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。
25．（10分）
The Medal Table of the 19th Asian Games
Ranking（排名）（Top5） Countries （gold） （silver） （bronze）
1 China 201 111 71
2 Japan 52 67 69
3 Korea 42 59 89
4 India 28 38 41
5 Uzbekistan 22 18 31
Source：www. Time：2023/10/8
（1）Who is at the top of the medal table？
A.China
B.Japan
C.Uzbekistan
（2）India got medals in total.
A.71
B.89
C.107
（3）Uzbekistan got 22 medals.
A.silver
B.gold
C.bronze
（4）The information above is probably from .
A.a website
B.an advertisement
C.an English diary
26．（10分）People travel in different ways.Some plan their trips carefully before they set out，while others just like to go and see where the wind takes them.Now let's look at both sides of the coin!
The first one is to plan.Planning can help you save money.By planning ahead，you have the time to find the cheapest tickets or hotels.Planning can also help you save time.You can plan your routes （路线） and make the most of your time.Planning can also make sure you see all the attractions（景点）.Some attractions might only be open on certain days or certain hours.Some might need a booking.With a plan，you will not miss any of them.
The second one is not to plan.With no plan，you have much freedom.You can change your routes at any time!You can do anything and go anywhere with anyone you want at any time!You will be happy when you get surprises during your trip.With no plan，nothing can go wrong.So you don't have to worry when a bus doesn't come on time，or when you get on the wrong train.Just relax and go with the flow.
There's no right or wrong way to travel with a plan or not.It is all about finding the right balance between the two and finding out which one works better for you.
（1）How does the writer introduce the theme of this topic？
A.By telling stories.
B.By listing numbers.
C.By making comparison.
（2）The underlined world "them" refer to people who like to .
A.see the wind
B.travel with no plan
C.plan their trips carefully
（3）What the structure of this passage？
A.
B.
C.
（4）The writer writes the text to .
A.advise people not to travel with a plan
B.encourage people to find out their best way to travel
C.tell people some advantages of planning while traveling
27．（10分）Wax printing（蜡染） is an ancient way of producing dyed textiles（染色纺织品）.It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
It is believed that wax printing appeared in China as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties and got popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.There is an interesting story about wax printing.Once upon a time，a girl was fond of dyeing white cloth blue and purple.One day，while she was working，a bee landed on her cloth.She got the bee away and found there was bees wax on the cloth.After she dyed the cloth，she saw a round white mark on the cloth.It looked very pretty.Her discovery later led to the use of wax in dyeing.
Wax printing has many steps.First，draw some pictures of flowers，birds，fish，insects，etc.on a piece of white cloth.Then use a special knife﹣like tool to spread melted（熔化的） wax on the pictures.After that，put the cloth into a dye bath so that the unwaxed parts take on the color.Finally，wash the dyed cloth in boiling water and wait for the wax to melt，leaving clear pictures in white on the dyed cloth.
Today，wax printing is mainly used in some ethnic minority（少数民族） areas in Guizhou Yunnan，Sichuan and Guangxi.Some girls in those areas are highly skilled at wax printing.
（1）What can we learn about Wax printing？
A.It has a very short history.
B.It appeared in Tang Dynasty.
C.It's part of traditional Chinese culture.
（2）The story in Paragraph 2 mainly talks about .
A.how the wax printing was invented
B.where the wax printing was discovered
C.why the wax printing was getting popular
（3）According to Paragraph 3，wax printing has steps.
A.three
B.four
C.five
（4）We may read this text from the section of in a newspaper.
A.Culture Window
B.Famous People
C.Eating Customs
第二节根据短文内容，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。
28．（10分）In today's highly﹣connected world，there are many reasons for learning a second language.Here are a few of them.
★（1）
Learning another language allows you to talk with people who already speak that municating in someone's native language does two things.It shows respect and it allows you to connect on a deeper level.You might be surprised at how open people are when you speak their language.
★You have access（机会） to more information.
（2） Such as music，movies，TV shows，books，new programs，websites and more.It may take a while，but one day you'll be reading or listening to something in the language and suddenly realize that you can understand it easily.
★Traveling is easier and more fun.
Traveling is much easier if you speak the language of your destination（目的）.It will help you discover more about the place.Locals know the hidden treasure of their city better than any tourists. （3）
★You can better understand the world.
Learning a language isn't just about learning words and grammar. （4） Learning new languages can broaden your horizons and bring you closer to people of different nationalities.
★It makes you smarter.
Learning a second language improves your memory and strengthens your problem﹣solving abilities. （5） The more you use your brain to learn，the more powerful your brain will become.
A.You can talk with more people. B.Leaning English isn't as easy as you think. C.This is because learning languages helps your brain exercise. D.It's also about learning about the history and culture of a country. E.They can tell you about the best coffee or the least crowded beaches. F.When you learn a second language，you'll have access to more information.
第三节阅读下面短文，根据其内容填空或回答问题。（1至4题每空不超过3个词，5题需用完整句子回答问题。）
29．（10分）With no hands or feet，Kyle Maynard could make lots of excuses（借口） for doing nothing.But that's not how he lives his life.Instead of letting physical differences decide what he can and can't do.Kyle sets his mind to what he will do.No excuses.
Kyle was born on March 24，1986 in the USA.Although he came into the world with no hands or feet，his parents didn't love him less.When he was about three years old，his parents made a big decision.They knew by doing everything for him，they were actually holding him back.So they pushed their son to learn how to take care of himself.With lots of practice，Kyle learned to feed himself，stand on his own，walk，etc.
Like many other schoolboys，Kyle dreamed of becoming a great sportsman.It seemed like an impossible dream，but he didn't give up.He joined the football team，he trained in weightlifting and he went to wrestling competitions.His world completely changed when he got into sports.He grew confident and felt hopeful about the future.
Later，Kyle took up mountain climbing.On January 15，2012，he reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro，crawling（爬） all 19，340 feet in just ten days.It is the tallest mountain in Africa.
Kyle has never stopped pushing himself.He now is not only an athlete，but also a writer and a successful businessman. "Sometimes you can't see any light at the end of the tunnel（随道），but you have to keep fighting.Work hard.No excuses.Then you will find success，" said Kyle.
（1）Kyle Maynard comes from .
（2） push Kyle to look after himself.
（3）Kyle wanted to be like many other schoolboys.
（4）When Kyle got into sports，he found about his future.
（5）Do you like Kyle's story？Why or why not？
第四部分写作。第一节根据中文意思，补全英语译文。（每空限填一词，缩写算一词）
30．（2分）这个龙舟队真棒啊！
the dragon boat teams were!
31．（2分）每天坚持运动是保持健康的秘诀。
Doing exercise every day is the keeping healthy.
32．（2分）越早开始做作业，就越早完成作业。
you start doing your homework，the sooner you will finish it.
33．（2分）随着情况的好转，她敢于在全班同学前面唱歌了。
As she got better，she sing in front of her class.
34．（2分）这个因教育而知名的城市不但历史悠久而且科技发达。
The city which is education has not only a long history but also modern technology.
第二节阅读下面短文，在各题空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
35．（15分）In Guangdong，many local people start a day with morning tea at a tea house.For them，it is （1） （probable） the most important meal of the day.They go out to meet friends，eat and have fun.
Guangdong morning tea is not just tea.It is a special breakfast with different （2） （kind） of snacks and tea.The snacks （3） （call）"dim sum".There are rice noodle rolls，shrimp dumplings，steamed buns，etc.
The tradition of drinking morning tea dates back to over 150 years ago in Guangdong.During the Qing Dynasty，there （4） （be） a small restaurant in Guangzhou called "Yi Li Pavilion".It was a place for chatting and serving tea and snacks.It was the（5） （one） tea house in Guangdong.The local people fell in love （6） this kind of dining.So more and more tea houses appeared.Little by little，the local people got into the habit of drinking morning tea at a tea house.For the local people in
Guangdong，drinking morning tea at a tea house is not only a lifestyle but also （7） important way of social communication.Friends meet and talk about their（8） （day）lives.Even many businessmen drink morning tea while discussing（9） （they） business.（10） you get to visit Guangdong，don't forget to enjoy morning tea for yourself.
第三节写作。
36．（25分）请结合表格内容及提示，以"My changes"为题，根据写作要求，写一篇不少于80词的短文。
My changes
My appearance My study My school life
写作要求：
（1）短文须包含图中所有信息，并适当拓展。
（2）文中不得出现真实的人名和校名。
______________
参考答案与试题解析
第二部分完形填空。第一节阅读下面短文，从框内6个选项中选出能分别填入5个小题空白处的最佳选项。
23．（5分）
A.its B.between C.popular D.show E.the F.when
Since its creation in the12th century，A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains （Qianli Jiangshan Tu） has become very （1） C with lots of people.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains is one of （2） E best traditional Chinese paintings.Wang Ximeng is its painter.To people's surprise，he finished this painting（3） F he was only 18 years old.Unluckily，this painting is his only painting left.
This painting is a typical blue﹣green landscape painting.In it，the painter used bright blues and greens to （4） D China's beautiful rivers and mountains.After over 900 years，the colors are still as bright as new.The painting is about 12 meters long.It has six parts.The painter creatively linked（连接） each part with bridges and water.The painting not only fully shows China's natural beauty，but also shows harmony（和谐） （5） B humans and nature.With his great skill in painting，the artist showed Chinese people's love for life，their home and the country.
【分析】这篇文章主要介绍了12世纪的中国传统画作《千里江山图》。
【解答】（1）考查形容词。句意：《千里江山图》自12世纪问世以来，就深受人们的喜爱。根据become，表示"变成"，后加形容词作表语，结合选项，此处是指《千里江山图》很受人们的欢迎，应用popular，表示"受欢迎的"，故选C。
（2）考查冠词。句意：《千里河山》是中国最好的传统绘画之一。one of+the+形容词的最高级+复数名词，可知此处应用the，故选E。
（3）考查连词。句意：令人们惊讶的是，他在18岁的时候就完成了这幅画。分析句子前后为完整的句子，结合he was only 18 years old.（他只有18岁。）可知此处是指当他只有18岁，应用when，表示"当......时候"，故选F。
（4）考查动词。句意：在这幅画中，画家用明亮的蓝色和绿色来表现中国美丽的河流和山脉。根据the painter used bright blues and greens.（画家使用了明亮的蓝色和绿色。）可知此处是指为了展示中国美丽的河流和山川，to为不定式，后加动词原形，应用show，表示"展示"，故选D。
（5）考查介词。句意：这幅画不仅充分展示了中国的自然之美，而且表现了人与自然之间的和谐。between...and...为固定搭配，表示"在......和......之间"，此处是指在人和自然之间，应用between，故选B。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
24．（15分）There were some big wildfires in Chongqing last summer.Although they were （1） C ，we still saw many good people help in the big fires.Francis Stonier，a 43﹣year﹣old foreign （2） A from Southwest University，was one of them.He teaches English in the university.
The（3） B was very hot in Chongqing.One Sunday night，a forest fire broke out and started to spread.The local government called for volunteers with special （4） A and experience to join in the firefighting.
Francis heard the news and decided to （5） B .He said he had volunteered many times in Virginia，USA in the past.For example，he helped （6） C houses for homeless people after big storms.He wanted to do something this time.So Francis signed up（报名） to fight （7） A .His work was to make sure the chainsaws（链锯） that would be used to create fire barriers（防火屏障） worked well.
During two hours of work，Francis group checked about 50 chainsaws （8） B gave them to firefighters.
"Francis did a really good job.He checked each chainsaw （9） C ."said He Wu，a 50﹣year﹣old teacher from Francis' university.He was also one of the volunteers.
Thanks to people like Francis，the fire died out very soon.
"Chongqing is my home.I really （10） A my life here，" Francis said. "The people here are very friendly.I'm planning to live here for a long time，possibly even retire here."
（1） A.small B.common C.dangerous
（2） A.teacher B.visitor C.firefighter
（3） A.spring B.summer C.winter
（4） A.skills B.habits C.hobbies
（5） A.run B.help C.travel
（6） A.sell B.draw C.build
（7） A.fires B.storm C.flood
（8） A.or B.and C.but
（9） A.slowly B.angrily C.carefully
（10） A.enjoy B.miss C.doubt
【分析】这篇文章讲述了去年夏天重庆发生大火时，一位43岁的西南大学外籍教师弗朗西斯 斯托尼尔的故事。弗朗西斯在美国弗吉尼亚州有过多次志愿者经历，听到重庆发生大火后，他决定加入消防志愿者队伍，负责检查和维护用于创建火线的链锯。在他的帮助下，火势很快得到了控制。弗朗西斯表示，重庆是他的家，他计划在这里长期居住，甚至可能在这里退休。
【解答】（1）考查形容词。句意：虽然它们危险，我们仍然看到许多好人在大火中帮忙。A小的；B普通的；C危险的。根据下文we still saw many good people help in the big fires.（我们仍然看到许多好人在大火中帮忙。）可知，人们明知道火灾很危险，可是还有很多人帮忙。故选C。
（2）考查名词。句意：43岁的弗朗西斯 托尼尔是西南大学的一名外籍教师，他就是其中之一。A老师；B参观者；C消防员。根据下文He teaches English in the university.（他在大学里教英语。）可知，弗朗西斯 托尼尔是一名教师。故选A。
（3）考查名词。句意：重庆的夏天很热。A春天；B夏天；C冬天。根据空后was very hot （是很热的）可知，重庆的夏天很热。故选B。
（4）考查名词。句意：当地政府号召有特殊技能和经验的志愿者加入到灭火中来。A技能；B习惯；C爱好。根据空前special（特殊的）可知，政府号召有特殊技能和经验的人加入灭火。故选A。
（5）考查动词。句意：弗朗西斯听到这个消息后决定去帮忙。A跑；B帮忙；C旅行。根据上文The local government called for volunteers with special skills and experience to join in the firefighting.（当地政府号召有特殊技能和经验的志愿者加入到灭火中来。）可知，弗朗西斯听到这个消息后决定去帮忙。故选B。
（6）考查动词。句意：例如，他在暴风雨后帮助无家可归的人盖房子。A卖；B画；C建造。根据空后for homeless people （为无家可归的人）可知，弗朗西斯帮助无家可归的人建造房子。故选C。
（7）考查名词。句意：于是，弗朗西斯报名参加了救火活动。A火；B暴风雨；C洪水。根据下文His work was to make sure the chainsaws（链锯） that would be used to create fire barriers（防火屏障） worked well.（他的工作是确保用来制造防火屏障的链锯能够正常工作。）可知，弗朗西斯报名参加了救火活动。故选A。
（8）考查连词。句意：在两个小时的工作中，弗朗西斯小组检查了大约50把链锯，并把它们交给了消防员。A或者；B并且；C但是。根据空前Francis group checked about 50 chainsaws（弗朗西斯小组检查了大约50把链锯）及空后gave them to firefighters（把它们交给了消防员）可知，前后表示顺承关系，使用连词and。故选B。
（9）考查副词。句意：他仔细检查了每一个链锯。A慢慢地；B生气地；C仔细地。根据上文Francis did a really good job.（弗朗西斯做得非常好。）可知，他仔细检查了链锯。故选C。
（10）考查动词。句意："我真的很喜欢在这里的生活。"弗朗西斯说。A喜欢；B思念；C怀疑。根据下文I'm planning to live here for a long time，possibly even retire here.（我打算在这里住很长时间，甚至可能在这里退休。）可知，弗朗西斯喜欢在重庆的生活。故选A。
【点评】首先通读全文，了解文章大意，紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息，然后明确词意，结合所学语法，运用排除法逐一选出答案，最后再通读全文核对答案。
第三部分阅读理解。第一节阅读下面三个语篇，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。
25．（10分）
The Medal Table of the 19th Asian Games
Ranking（排名）（Top5） Countries （gold） （silver） （bronze）
1 China 201 111 71
2 Japan 52 67 69
3 Korea 42 59 89
4 India 28 38 41
5 Uzbekistan 22 18 31
Source：www. Time：2023/10/8
（1）Who is at the top of the medal table？ A
A.China
B.Japan
C.Uzbekistan
（2）India got C medals in total.
A.71
B.89
C.107
（3）Uzbekistan got 22 B medals.
A.silver
B.gold
C.bronze
（4）The information above is probably from A .
A.a website
B.an advertisement
C.an English diary
【分析】本文介绍了第19届亚运会奖牌榜。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据Ranking（排名）（Top5）这列排名第一的是China（中国）可知，中国在奖牌榜上排名第一。故选A。
（2）细节理解题。根据表格India 28 38 41（印度28 38 41）可知，印度总共获得107枚奖牌。故选C。
（3）细节理解题。根据表格Uzbekistan对应的是22枚金牌，可知，乌兹别克斯坦获得22枚金牌。故选B。
（4）推理判断题。根据表格Source：www.（来源：www.）可知，文章可能来自一个网站。故选A。
【点评】做题时结合原文和题目有针对性找出相关语句进行仔细分析，在抓住关键句子的基础上合理地分析才能得出正确的答案。
26．（10分）People travel in different ways.Some plan their trips carefully before they set out，while others just like to go and see where the wind takes them.Now let's look at both sides of the coin!
The first one is to plan.Planning can help you save money.By planning ahead，you have the time to find the cheapest tickets or hotels.Planning can also help you save time.You can plan your routes （路线） and make the most of your time.Planning can also make sure you see all the attractions（景点）.Some attractions might only be open on certain days or certain hours.Some might need a booking.With a plan，you will not miss any of them.
The second one is not to plan.With no plan，you have much freedom.You can change your routes at any time!You can do anything and go anywhere with anyone you want at any time!You will be happy when you get surprises during your trip.With no plan，nothing can go wrong.So you don't have to worry when a bus doesn't come on time，or when you get on the wrong train.Just relax and go with the flow.
There's no right or wrong way to travel with a plan or not.It is all about finding the right balance between the two and finding out which one works better for you.
（1）How does the writer introduce the theme of this topic？ C
A.By telling stories.
B.By listing numbers.
C.By making comparison.
（2）The underlined world "them" refer to people who like to B .
A.see the wind
B.travel with no plan
C.plan their trips carefully
（3）What the structure of this passage？ A
A.
B.
C.
（4）The writer writes the text to B .
A.advise people not to travel with a plan
B.encourage people to find out their best way to travel
C.tell people some advantages of planning while traveling
【分析】这篇短文主要讨论了两种不同的旅行方式：计划旅行和随性旅行。计划旅行可以帮助你节省金钱和时间，确保你看到所有的景点。而没有计划的旅行则给你更多的自由，你可以随时改变路线，做任何你想做的事情，去任何你想去的地方，你会在旅行中得到惊喜。最后，作者强调没有正确或错误的旅行方式，关键是找到两者之间的平衡，找出哪种方式更适合自己。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段People travel in different ways.Some plan their trips carefully before they set out，while others just like to go and see where the wind takes them.（人们以不同的方式旅行。一些人在出发前仔细计划他们的旅行，而另一些人只是喜欢去看看风把他们带到哪里。）可知，是通过做比较。故选C。
（2）代词指代题。根据第一段Some plan their trips carefully before they set out，（一些人在出发前仔细计划他们的旅行，）可知，此处指喜欢没有计划的旅行的人。故选B。
（3）篇章结构题。根据第一段People travel in different ways.Some plan their trips carefully before they set out，while others just like to go and see where the wind takes them.Now let's look at both sides of the coin!（人们以不同的方式旅行。一些人在出发前仔细计划他们的旅行，而另一些人只是喜欢去看看风把他们带到哪里。现在让我们来看看硬币的两面！）可知，第一段总述两种不同的旅行方式；根据第二段The first one is to plan.（第一种是计划。）以及第三段The second one is not to plan.（第二种是不计划。）可知，二三段分别介绍了计划旅行和没有计划的旅行；根据最后一段There's no right or wrong way to travel with a plan or not.It is all about finding the right balance between the two and finding out which one works better for you.（有没有计划的旅行没有对错之分。这是关于在两者之间找到正确的平衡，并找出哪一个更适合你。）可知，最后一段作者强调没有正确或错误的旅行方式，关键是找到两者之间的平衡，找出哪种方式更适合自己，所以A项结构符合题意。故选A。
（4）细节理解题。根据最后一段There's no right or wrong way to travel with a plan or not.It is all about finding the right balance between the two and finding out which one works better for you.（有没有计划的旅行没有对错之分。这是关于在两者之间找到正确的平衡，并找出哪一个更适合你。）可知，作者鼓励人们找到他们最好的旅行方式。故选B。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
27．（10分）Wax printing（蜡染） is an ancient way of producing dyed textiles（染色纺织品）.It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
It is believed that wax printing appeared in China as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties and got popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.There is an interesting story about wax printing.Once upon a time，a girl was fond of dyeing white cloth blue and purple.One day，while she was working，a bee landed on her cloth.She got the bee away and found there was bees wax on the cloth.After she dyed the cloth，she saw a round white mark on the cloth.It looked very pretty.Her discovery later led to the use of wax in dyeing.
Wax printing has many steps.First，draw some pictures of flowers，birds，fish，insects，etc.on a piece of white cloth.Then use a special knife﹣like tool to spread melted（熔化的） wax on the pictures.After that，put the cloth into a dye bath so that the unwaxed parts take on the color.Finally，wash the dyed cloth in boiling water and wait for the wax to melt，leaving clear pictures in white on the dyed cloth.
Today，wax printing is mainly used in some ethnic minority（少数民族） areas in Guizhou Yunnan，Sichuan and Guangxi.Some girls in those areas are highly skilled at wax printing.
（1）What can we learn about Wax printing？ C
A.It has a very short history.
B.It appeared in Tang Dynasty.
C.It's part of traditional Chinese culture.
（2）The story in Paragraph 2 mainly talks about A .
A.how the wax printing was invented
B.where the wax printing was discovered
C.why the wax printing was getting popular
（3）According to Paragraph 3，wax printing has B steps.
A.three
B.four
C.five
（4）We may read this text from the section of A in a newspaper.
A.Culture Window
B.Famous People
C.Eating Customs
【分析】这篇文章主要介绍了蜡染，一种古老的染布技术，是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。蜡染的起源可以追溯到秦汉时期，而在隋唐时期变得流行。文章还讲述了一个关于蜡染的有趣故事，以及蜡染的制作过程。现在，蜡染主要在贵州、云南、四川和广西的一些少数民族地区使用，那里的一些女孩擅长蜡染。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.（它是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。）可知，蜡染是中国传统文化的一部分，选项C正确；根据第二段wax printing appeared in China as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties and got popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.（蜡染早在秦汉时期就在中国出现，并在隋朝和唐朝盛行。）可知，蜡染有悠久的历史，出现于秦汉时期，选项A和B的表述错误。故选C。
（2）段落大意题。根据第二段There is an interesting story about wax printing...Her discovery later led to the use of wax in dyeing.（有一个关于蜡染的有趣故事......她的发现后来导致了蜡在染色中的应用。）可知，第二段主要讲述蜡染是怎样发明的。故选A。
（3）细节理解题。根据第三段First（首先），Then（然后），After that（在那之后）和Finally（最后），可知蜡染有四个步骤。故选B。
（4）推理判断题。根据第一段It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.（它是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。）可知，本文主要介绍中国的传统文化，应该是出自报纸的"文化之窗"。故选A。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
第二节根据短文内容，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。
28．（10分）In today's highly﹣connected world，there are many reasons for learning a second language.Here are a few of them.
★（1） A
Learning another language allows you to talk with people who already speak that municating in someone's native language does two things.It shows respect and it allows you to connect on a deeper level.You might be surprised at how open people are when you speak their language.
★You have access（机会） to more information.
（2） F Such as music，movies，TV shows，books，new programs，websites and more.It may take a while，but one day you'll be reading or listening to something in the language and suddenly realize that you can understand it easily.
★Traveling is easier and more fun.
Traveling is much easier if you speak the language of your destination（目的）.It will help you discover more about the place.Locals know the hidden treasure of their city better than any tourists. （3） E
★You can better understand the world.
Learning a language isn't just about learning words and grammar. （4） D Learning new languages can broaden your horizons and bring you closer to people of different nationalities.
★It makes you smarter.
Learning a second language improves your memory and strengthens your problem﹣solving abilities. （5） C The more you use your brain to learn，the more powerful your brain will become.
A.You can talk with more people. B.Leaning English isn't as easy as you think. C.This is because learning languages helps your brain exercise. D.It's also about learning about the history and culture of a country. E.They can tell you about the best coffee or the least crowded beaches. F.When you learn a second language，you'll have access to more information.
【分析】本文主要介绍了学习第二语言的几个原因。首先，学习另一种语言可以与说这种语言的人交流，表达尊重并建立更深层次的联系。其次，学习第二语言可以让你接触到更多的信息，如音乐、电影、电视节目、书籍、新闻等。再次，学习第二语言可以使旅行更加轻松有趣，帮助你更好地了解目的地。最后，学习第二语言可以使你更聪明，提高记忆力和解决问题的能力。
【解答】（1）细节推理题。根据下文Learning another language allows you to talk with people who already speak that language.（学习另一门语言可以让你和已经说这门语言的人交谈。）可知说的是学习语言可以和人交谈，结合选项，应说你可以和更多的人交谈，故选A。
（2）细节推理题。根据上文You have access（机会） to more information.（你可以访问更多的信息。）可知说的是学习语言可以访问更多的信息，结合选项，应说当你学习第二语言时，你就能接触到更多的信息，故选F。
（3）细节推理题。根据上文Traveling is much easier if you speak the language of your destination（目的）.It will help you discover more about the place.Locals know the hidden treasure of their city better than any tourists. （如果你能说目的地的语言，旅行就容易多了。它会帮助你更多地了解这个地方。当地人比任何游客都更了解他们城市隐藏的宝藏。）可知说的是当地人更了解城市隐藏的宝藏，结合选项，应说他们可以告诉你最好的咖啡或最不拥挤的海滩，故选E。
（4）细节推理题。根据上文Learning a language isn't just about learning words and grammar.（学习一门语言不仅仅是学习单词和语法。）可知说的是学习语言的内容，结合选项，应说也是关于了解一个国家的历史和文化，故选D。
（5）细节推理题。根据上文Learning a second language improves your memory and strengthens your problem﹣solving abilities. （学习第二语言可以提高你的记忆力，增强你解决问题的能力。）可知说的是学习语言能够提高记忆力，结合选项，应说这是因为学习语言有助于你的大脑锻炼，故选C。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
第三节阅读下面短文，根据其内容填空或回答问题。（1至4题每空不超过3个词，5题需用完整句子回答问题。）
29．（10分）With no hands or feet，Kyle Maynard could make lots of excuses（借口） for doing nothing.But that's not how he lives his life.Instead of letting physical differences decide what he can and can't do.Kyle sets his mind to what he will do.No excuses.
Kyle was born on March 24，1986 in the USA.Although he came into the world with no hands or feet，his parents didn't love him less.When he was about three years old，his parents made a big decision.They knew by doing everything for him，they were actually holding him back.So they pushed their son to learn how to take care of himself.With lots of practice，Kyle learned to feed himself，stand on his own，walk，etc.
Like many other schoolboys，Kyle dreamed of becoming a great sportsman.It seemed like an impossible dream，but he didn't give up.He joined the football team，he trained in weightlifting and he went to wrestling competitions.His world completely changed when he got into sports.He grew confident and felt hopeful about the future.
Later，Kyle took up mountain climbing.On January 15，2012，he reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro，crawling（爬） all 19，340 feet in just ten days.It is the tallest mountain in Africa.
Kyle has never stopped pushing himself.He now is not only an athlete，but also a writer and a successful businessman. "Sometimes you can't see any light at the end of the tunnel（随道），but you have to keep fighting.Work hard.No excuses.Then you will find success，" said Kyle.
（1）Kyle Maynard comes from the USA .
（2） Kyle's parents push Kyle to look after himself.
（3）Kyle wanted to be a great sportsman like many other schoolboys.
（4）When Kyle got into sports，he found confidence about his future.
（5）Do you like Kyle's story？Why or why not？
Yes.Because his story moved me.
【分析】文章介绍了一个生来就没有手脚的残疾人凯尔克服自身困难最终成功的励志故事。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段Kyle was born on March 24，1986 in the USA.（凯尔于1986年3月24日出生于美国。）可知凯尔.梅纳德来自美国。故答案为：the USA。
（2）细节理解题。根据第二段When he was about three years old，his parents made a big decision.They knew by doing everything for him，they were actually holding him back.So they pushed their son to learn how to take care of himself.（当他大约三岁的时候，他的父母做了一个重大的决定。他们知道为他做的一切，实际上是在阻碍他。所以他们督促儿子学会如何照顾自己。）可知，凯尔的父母强迫凯尔照顾好自己。故答案为：Kyle's parents。
（3）细节理解题。根据第三段Like many other schoolboys，Kyle dreamed of becoming a great sportsman.（像许多其他男生一样，凯尔梦想成为一名伟大的运动员。）可知，凯尔想像许多其他男生一样成为一名伟大的运动员。故答案为：a great sportsman。
（4）细节理解题。根据第三段He joined the football team，he trained in weightlifting and he went to wrestling competitions.His world completely changed when he got into sports.He grew confident and felt hopeful about the future.（他加入了足球队，参加了举重训练，还参加了摔跤比赛。当他从事体育运动时，他的世界完全改变了。他变得自信起来，对未来充满希望。）可知，当凯尔开始从事体育运动时，对于未来他找到了信心。故答案为：confidence。
（5）主观表达题。开放型试题，合理即可得分。参考答案为：Yes.Because his story moved me.
【点评】做题时首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。
第四部分写作。第一节根据中文意思，补全英语译文。（每空限填一词，缩写算一词）
30．（2分）这个龙舟队真棒啊！
How fantastic the dragon boat teams were!
【分析】How fantastic the dragon boat teams were!
【解答】根据题干，可知考查感叹号：How+形容词/副词+主语+谓语！fantastic真棒。
故答案为How fantastic．
【点评】做这类题型，首先根据所给汉语明确句子所要考查的单词或短语的拼写，再结合相关语法知识对单词或短语做出形式上的变化。
31．（2分）每天坚持运动是保持健康的秘诀。
Doing exercise every day is the secret to keeping healthy.
【分析】每天坚持运动是保持健康的秘诀。
【解答】根据句意可知，空格部分意为"......的秘诀"，用secret to表示。
故填：secret to。
【点评】理解句意，根据要求认真分析，正确完成答题。
32．（2分）越早开始做作业，就越早完成作业。
The earlier you start doing your homework，the sooner you will finish it.
【分析】越早开始做作业，就越早完成作业。
【解答】the+比较级，the+比较级，是固定句型，意为"越……，就越……"，early"早"，副词，修饰句中的谓语动词，其比较级为earlier。
故填：The earlier。
【点评】掌握"the+比较级，the+比较级"固定句型的用法是解答本题的关键。
33．（2分）随着情况的好转，她敢于在全班同学前面唱歌了。
As she got better，she dared to sing in front of her class.
【分析】随着情况的好转，她敢于在全班同学前面唱歌了。
【解答】根据所给汉语提示，短语dare to do sth.敢做某事；根据As she got better可知，此处是一般过去时态dare的过去式是dared。
故答案为：dared to。
【点评】根据所给汉语提示，符合语法知识，写出答案。
34．（2分）这个因教育而知名的城市不但历史悠久而且科技发达。
The city which is famous for education has not only a long history but also modern technology.
【分析】这个因教育而知名的城市不但历史悠久而且科技发达。
【解答】根据education（教育）可知，此处应该表示"因……而著名"。be famous for…意为"因……而著名"。
故填：famous for。
【点评】根据所给情景，结合常用短语写出对应的单词或短语。
第二节阅读下面短文，在各题空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
35．（15分）In Guangdong，many local people start a day with morning tea at a tea house.For them，it is （1） probably （probable） the most important meal of the day.They go out to meet friends，eat and have fun.
Guangdong morning tea is not just tea.It is a special breakfast with different （2） kinds （kind） of snacks and tea.The snacks （3） are called （call）"dim sum".There are rice noodle rolls，shrimp dumplings，steamed buns，etc.
The tradition of drinking morning tea dates back to over 150 years ago in Guangdong.During the Qing Dynasty，there （4） was （be） a small restaurant in Guangzhou called "Yi Li Pavilion".It was a place for chatting and serving tea and snacks.It was the（5） first （one） tea house in Guangdong.The local people fell in love （6） with this kind of dining.So more and more tea houses appeared.Little by little，the local people got into the habit of drinking morning tea at a tea house.For the local people in
Guangdong，drinking morning tea at a tea house is not only a lifestyle but also （7） an important way of social communication.Friends meet and talk about their（8） daily （day）lives.Even many businessmen drink morning tea while discussing（9） their （they） business.（10） when you get to visit Guangdong，don't forget to enjoy morning tea for yourself.
【分析】文章主要介绍了在广东许多当地人会在茶馆开始一天的早晨茶。
【解答】（1）考查副词。句意：对他们来说，这可能是一天中最重要的一餐。结合语境，空缺处应填副词形式probably，故填：probably。
（2）考查名词复数。句意：这是一种特色早餐，有各种各样的小吃和茶。different kinds of各种各样的；空缺处应填名词复数形式kinds，故填：kinds。
（3）考查动词时态及语态。句意：这些小吃被称为"点心"。有米粉卷、虾饺、包子等。结合语境，句子时态是一般现在时被动语态，其结构is/are done，结合句子主语snacks名词复数，空缺处应填are called，故填：are called。
（4）考查系动词。句意：清朝时期，广州有一家小餐馆，名叫"一里亭"。结合空前时间状语During the Qing Dynasty（清朝时期）及空后单数名词restaurant ，句子时态是一般过去时，空缺处应填was，故填：was。
（5）考查序数词。句意：这是广东第一家茶馆。当地人爱上了这种餐饮。结合空前定冠词 the，空缺处应填序数词first，故填：first。
（6）考查介词。句意：当地人爱上了这种餐饮。于是，越来越多的茶馆出现了。fall in love with爱上；空缺处应填介词with，故填：with。
（7）考查不定冠词。句意：对于广东当地人来说，在茶馆喝早茶不仅是一种生活方式，也是一种重要的社交方式。结合空后单数名词way及元音音素开头的单词important，空缺处应填，故填：an。
（8）考查形容词。句意：朋友们见面谈论他们的日常生活。结合空后名词lives，空缺处应填形容词daily，故填：daily。
（9）考查形容词性物代词。句意：甚至许多商人在讨论他们的生意时也喝早茶。结合空后名词business，空缺处应填形容词性物代词their，故填：their。
（10）考查连词。句意：当你去广东旅游时，别忘了自己享用早茶。结合前后语境，此处表示时间，空缺处应填连词when引导时间状语从句，故填：when。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
第三节写作。
36．（25分）请结合表格内容及提示，以"My changes"为题，根据写作要求，写一篇不少于80词的短文。
My changes
My appearance My study My school life
写作要求：
（1）短文须包含图中所有信息，并适当拓展。
（2）文中不得出现真实的人名和校名。
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【分析】【高分句型一】
I used to be short when I was younger，but now I am tall.我年轻的时候很矮，但现在我很高。
when引导时间状语从句。
【高分句型二】
I used to spend a lot of time playing games with my friends，but now I have to study all the time.我过去常常花很多时间和朋友们玩游戏，但现在我不得不一直学习。
spend...doing sth花费……做某事。
【解答】
My changes
I have changed a lot.（点题） I used to be short when I was younger，but now I am tall. 【高分句型一】I used to have short hair，but now I have long hair.（外貌）I used to spend a lot of time playing games with my friends，but now I have to study all the time. 【高分句型二】I'm good at all subjects.（学习）I used to be so shy that I didn't dare answer questions in class.But now for me like answering questions.I used to hate English，but now I like English very much.Now I often take part in different kinds of after﹣school activities.（学校生活）
I really have changed a lot，what about you？
【点评】能够根据提示进行书面表达，能够围绕主题准确使用一定的语法、词汇、短语和句型等，清楚连贯地表达自己的思想，进而完成写作任务。
