2023~2024学年度上期期末考试试题
九年级英语
A卷（共100分）
第一部分 听力（共30小题；计30分）
一、听句子，根据所听到的内容选择正确答语。每小题念两遍。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
( ) 1. A. You’re helpful! B. No way. C. You’re welcome.
( ) 2. A. No problem. B. I disagree. C. It’s never popular.
( ) 3. A. It’s a pity! B. Thank you! C. I’m sorry!
( ) 4. A. That’s true. B. Over here. C. The school has to have rules.
( ) 5. A. This way, mom. B. Sure, you can. C. See you there!
二、听句子，选择与所听句子内容相符的图片。每小题念两遍。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______
三、听对话，根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。每小题念两遍。（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
( ) 11. A. Peter. B. Alice. C. Mike.
( ) 12. A. In Thailand. B. In Japan. C. In China.
( ) 13. A. Lisa. B. Jack. C. Bob.
( ) 14. A. Make mistakes. B. Push himself harder. C. Keep on learning.
( ) 15. A. B. C.
( ) 16. A. Mother and son. B. Doctor and patient. C. Friends.
( ) 17. A. Shake hands. B. Hug. C. Bow.
( ) 18. A. It’s 6:30 p.m. B. It’s 7:00 p.m. C. It’s 7:30 p.m.
( ) 19. A. About 61 years ago. B. About 161 years ago. C. About 261 years ago.
( ) 20. A. Their favorite animal. B. Sleep pressure. C. An entertainment plan.
四、听短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。短文念两遍。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
( ) 21. What does the J. K. Rowling legend(传奇) begin with
A. A delightful children’s book. B. Hollywood history. C. A self-made billionaire(亿万富翁).
( ) 22. What does 69 mean in the passage
A. Books. B. Languages. C. Countries.
( ) 23. What is “The Deathly Hallows”
A. The first chapter. B. The fastest selling book. C. A movie in Hollywood.
( ) 24. How many parts does her empire(帝国) span(包括)
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
( ) 25. What might the passage be
A. A movie review. B. Main idea of a novel. C. A well-known person introduction.
五、听短文，根据短文内容完成图表中所缺信息。短文念三遍。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
26 worldwide
Countries Customs 28
In 27 * It is common to tip 10 percent of the bill.
In the U.S. * People give tips to waiters, waitresses, hotel workers, hairdressers and taxi drivers. *If you order $200 in food, your payment will be at least $ 29 in all. * Servers get the lowest paid. * Some states pay their servers only $2.13 per hour.
In Asian countries * It is also popular in Indonesia and Thailand. * There is a no-tipping culture in both 30 and 30 .
第二部分 基础知识运用（共30小题；计40分）
六、选择填空（共15小题；计20分）
A. 从以下各题的 A、B、C 三个选项中选择最佳选项。（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
( ) 31. There is ______ underground parking lot near Xinglong Lake Park.
A. a B. / C. an
( ) 32. ______ of my sister and I can swim. We know nothing about it and we’ll learn it this summer.
A. Neither B. Either C. None
( ) 33. We all went to Wuhou Temple ______ Tom last weekend. He was ill in bed at home.
A. except B. besides C. like
( ) 34. The sign means that we ______ walk there.
A. must B. can’t C. might
( ) 35. I’ll tell you the result of the speech contest as soon as it comes out. Just be ______.
A. active B. energetic C. patient
( ) 36. Life was a little hard ______ my grandmother was young, just because there were not many modern inventions.
A. although B. unless C. when
( ) 37. The actor ______ plays the important role of Jia Ting has got more attention in the play New Dragon Gate Inn(新龙门客栈).
A. whose B. which C. who
( ) 38. The car ______ hit the old man walking on the street. Drivers are supposed to drive carefully.
A. nearly B. normally C. especially
( ) 39. This famous saying “When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers.” tells us ______.
A. whom we can teach B. that we can learn from different persons
C. what we said in public
( ) 40. 2023 World Robot Conference ______ in Beijing last August, which became the largest in history.
A. is held B. was held C. will be held
B.补全对话 根据对话内容，从右边方框中选出适当的选项补全对话。（共5小题；每小题2分，计10分）
A. Where is it produced B. It’s also famous for silk. C. Mm, the tea smells nice. D. And it can be made into wonderful things. E. You can find out how silk is made in the museum.
A: Laura, come in, please. Would you like to try some tea
B: Thanks. 41 Is it a kind of green tea
A: Yes. It’s called Longjing Tea.
B: Longjing Tea 42
A: Near the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
B: Hangzhou I know this place. 43 Do you like it
A: I’m deeply interested in silk. It feels soft and smooth. 44
B: That’s true. Oh, if you want to learn more about silk, you can go to China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou. 45
A: Really That must be very interesting.
七、完形填空阅读下面两篇短文，根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（共15小题；计20分。A篇每小题2分，计10分；B篇每小题1分，计10分）
A
Guinness World Records Day falls on November 16 this year. The day is to 46 all the world records set so far and encourage people to keep breaking records. Over the years, some “strange” records have been set. Here are 47 of them.
◎The most toilet seats broken by the head in one minute.
Usually, people don’t want their 48 or mouths near a toilet seat. But in 2007, Kevin Shelley of the U.S. set this record by breaking 46 wooden toilet seats with his head in one minute.
◎The fastest time to make three balloons break with the back.
This record, of course, 49 you to be very flexible(灵活). In June 2020, Vaishnavi S of India broke three balloons in 6.84 seconds with just her back. She is a yoga(瑜伽) lover.
◎The most T-shirts taken off while heading a soccer ball.
The record is 22 T-shirts and is held by Marcelo Ribeiro. This man is from 50 , a neighboring country of the U.S. Clearly, he is good at both playing soccer and taking his clothes off quickly.
( ) 46. A. honor B. suppose C. create
( ) 47. A. two B. three C. four
( ) 48. A. elbows B. heels C. noses
( ) 49. A. orders B. requires C. hates
( ) 50. A. Brazil B. France C. Mexico
B
Two years ago, my husband and I took an amazing trip to India. While in Rajasthan, we went on a 51 in a national park, hoping to see the famous Indian tiger with our own eyes.
There were 52 of us in our open jeep: a driver, a guide, my husband, myself and another couple. But we didn’t see any tiger after one hour’s driving. On our way back, we kept looking in all directions. I almost wanted to 53 . But suddenly, while we were parked on a dirt road, I saw a huge tiger walking 54 our jeep. It was less than twenty meters away. I didn’t understand why 55 said or did anything about it. For about ten seconds, I kept silent, trying to work out 56 it was real. Were the others not able to see it Or was I dreaming I began to 57 myself. But the tiger was getting 58 . I decided to get everyone’s attention. “Hello! Big tiger at 59 o’clock!” I shouted and pointed straight ahead.
Suddenly, the others turned from all directions. The big cat was so scary! That was quite a(n) 60 for me!
( ) 51. A. safari B. hunt C. picnic
( ) 52. A. 5 B. 6 C. 7
( ) 53. A. give up B. drop by C. lay out
( ) 54. A. past B. towards C. through
( ) 55. A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody
( ) 56. A. if B. when C. where
( ) 57. A. treat B. introduce C. doubt
( ) 58. A. closer B. in C. back
( ) 59. A. three B. six C. twelve
( ) 60. A. tradition B. experience C. task
第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；计30分）
八、阅读下面短文， 根据短文内容判断句子正误。正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”。（共5小题；每小题2分，计10分）
Do you like listening to pop music The question asked at the beginning could be “Do you know why many pop songs are about 3 minutes long ”
This can date back to the early 20th century. At that time, shellac records(虫胶唱片) first appeared. Usually a record could hold up to five minutes of music on each of its two sides.
The late 1940s saw the birth of the smaller, cheaper vinyl record(黑胶唱片). It could hold only three minutes of music on each side.
Later, tapes appeared in 1964 and CDs in 1976. But three-minute pop songs weren’t out of fashion(时尚). Radio stations could fit more advertisements into a program if the songs stayed short. Today, most people listen to pop songs online. The success of a song is now less about its sales and more about its number of plays. As a result, many songwriters fill their records with short songs. They want more songs to be played each time.
The Development of Music Technology
( ) 61. Shellac records first appeared in the early 20th century.
( ) 62. A vinyl record could hold 10 minutes of music on two sides.
( ) 63. The longer the song is, the more advertisements could be fitted into a program.
( ) 64. The iPod appeared about 25 years later than the CD.
( ) 65. The timeline shows us where Music Technology was developed.
九、阅读下面两篇短文，根据短文内容选择最佳选项。（共10小题；每小题2分，计20分）
A
Ancient(古代的) artists moved more than 1,000 big stone statues(雕塑) across Easter Island with no machines to help them. The largest statue weighed 82 tons.
These statues were built at least 800 years ago by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island, in the South Pacific Ocean. Once they were finished, the stones had to be moved as far as 11 miles from their quarry(采石场) into place. Ancient people had no metal tools or wheels to get the work done. Their method was a mystery until 2012, when researchers built a replica(复制品) to solve the mystery.
The scientists showed that just 18 persons with three strong ropes could have moved the statue. In this way pulling one statue at a time, they could have “walked” the statues on their large, rounded bases.
Since the islanders didn’t write down their skill, scientists can’t be sure this is the method. But it’s the most likely answer. The old legend says “The statues walked into place”. Maybe that was the truth!
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( ) 66. Where is Easter Island
A. In the South Pacific Ocean. B. In England. C. On a large, round base.
( ) 67. How many persons did the scientists ask to move the statue
A. 12. B. 18. C. 800.
( ) 68. Which question is answered in the passage
A. How much did the largest statue weigh
B. Who was the king of the Rapa Nui islanders
C. Why did ancient people sell the statues
( ) 69. What’s the best title of the passage
A. Who started the old legend B. How the Rapa Nui people lived
C. Stone-cold mystery solved
( ) 70. Where may we read this passage
A. In a notice. B. On a website. C. In a dictionary.
B
a Ed Sheeran’s New Album: ▲ ED SHEERAN is back with his sixth album(音乐专辑) called Subtract on May 5, 2023. Last year, his best friend passed away, his wife got sick when she was having a baby and Ed himself got into trouble at work. That was his darkest period. The musician said, “Although you may find my new album a little sad, I just want to tell people that if we can get through this dark period, then we can get through anything and there’s much to expect.” b A Wind Walker What is this giant Does it look like a big animal from a movie A Dutch artist made it from PVC pipes(管子), wood and other materials. It can walk on the beach with the help of the wind and even change its direction. It brings together art and science. What a smart design!
c A “Transformer” in Real Life Now we have a real “transformer(变形金刚)” called Origaker. With a body and four legs, it can walk like different kinds of animals. This ability helps it out of difficulties when moving over different surfaces. Isn’t it amazing There will be more robots like Origaker in the future. d Jay’s Love for Art Jay Chou is an Asian best-known musician. He has opened a show, Art Encounters with Jay, in Shanghai recently. Works of over 20 artists are being shown. Jay Chou got his ideas for his pop songs from many of the pieces. Last year, his first album in six years, Greatest Works of Art, came out.
( ) 71. What can be filled in “ ▲ ” of Passage a to make a proper headline
A. Excited and Cheerful B. Beautiful and Smooth C. Sad but Hopeful
( ) 72. Which of the following matches with the meaning of the word “giant” in Passage b
( ) 73. Whom does “Greatest Works of Art” belong to
A. Ed Sheeran. B. A Dutch artist. C. Jay Chou.
( ) 74. Match passages with the topics: ①Musicians ②Inventions. Which of the following is RIGHT
A. ①—ab; ②—cd. B. ①—ad; ②—bc. C. ①—ac; ②—bd.
( ) 75. In which column of a newspaper can we find the four passages above
A. Magic World. B. China’s Got Talent. C. Technology Shines.
B卷（共50分）
一、补全单词 根据首字母及句意写出完整单词。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
1. The sports star Deniss shared running videos to inspire people to exercise and pass positive (积极的) e______ to others.
2. David agreed with my s______ that we should change the date of the party.
3. Sichuan opera was first p______ in Ming dynasty in Sichuan and later developed into a popular art form in China.
4. The US singer Taylor Swift truly has m______ talent. A university in Belgium even starts a new class to study her songs.
5. Life is full of choices and we need to make decisions w______ to shape our lives.
二、完成对话 在空格中填上适当的单词，使对话完整正确。一空一词（含缩写词）。（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
G — Gina J — Jason
J: Hello, Gina! What did you do last weekend
G: Hello, Jason. I watched an old movie called The Silk Road on TV with my grandpa. His favorite kind is 1 movies which are about people and events in history.
J: Sounds interesting and educational. Please tell me more.
G: The Silk Road long ago joined Asian, African and 2 countries. It covered over 7,000 kilometers, 3 out from China to Italy. It’s said that Romans lost their war against their 4 and travelled to the ancient Chinese village of Liqian. Some of them 5 Chinese women and the legend of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed villages of China was started.
J: Thanks a lot. It’s new for me. And I also learned in a documentary that mummies(木乃伊) have 6 in the dry Tarim Basin of western China for about 3800 years. The mummies wear clothes made of materials 7 by the West. Who these people are and how they got there are a mystery!
G: The Silk Road truly allowed people from many different cultures and countries to mix.
J: I truly agree with you, Gina! Oh, my 8 is to make a kite with my sister at my house this Sunday afternoon. Would you like to come
G: Sure, that’s my favorite. Kites have enjoyed high 9 in China since over 2,000 years ago. Many people like flying kites. Most of them are made of bamboo and paper.
J: Yes, but this time we decide to use silk 10 . See you this Sunday afternoon!
G: How special! See you.
三、短文填空 从下面方框中选出10个单词，将其正确形式填入短文，使短文意思正确通顺（每词限用一次）。（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
burial but center connect exchange lead ninth pronounce protect relative sick till
As a lonely stranger in a foreign land, At every holiday my homesickness rises, Far away, I know my brothers have reached the peak(高峰), They are wearing the zhuyu, 1 one is not present(出席).
The famous poem by Wang Wei talks about the traditional Chinese festival — Chongyang. Once there lived a monster(怪物) who made people 2 . A brave young man, Heng Jing, decided to kill him. On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, he 3 the people from his village up a mountain. He asked them all to carry zhuyu and drink some chrysanthemum wine 4 themselves. Then he fought with the monster and killed him. The whole village was saved. And that is why today the festival 5 with mountain climbing, zhuyu and chrysanthemum wine.
The story also has to do with the traditional Chinese idea of yin and yang. 6 is a yang number and so is a time of heat and strength. But too much yang can be dangerous. The zhuyu and chrysanthemum can make yin medicines.
Since 1989, Chongyang has been named. “Elders’ Day”— a day to show admiration for our older people and wish them a long life. This is because the 7 of “jiu” in Chinese also means “long”. Family members go with their older 8 to climb a mountain, or enjoy the beautiful flowers in a park.
In Hong Kong, people make the day a second Qingming Festival. They visit their ancestors’ 9 places and clean them. The 10 ideas of the Chongyang Festival are respect(尊重), balance, health and love.
四、阅读表达（共10小题；计10分）
A. 补全短文 根据短文内容，从短文后的A~F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
The Yi people mainly live in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi. They believe in respect for ancestors and also for nature. 1 The women make the beautiful clothes themselves. And it can take up two years to make.
2 They grow tea, rice and vegetables in villages. They love wine. When they offer wine to guests they have a way of drinking called zhuanzhuanjiu. 3 The oldest drinks first. They pass the bowl to their left, and everyone drinks in turn. They eat the meat of the animals they keep. Their culture does not allow them to eat the meat of dogs, horses, or snakes. They cook their meat with lots of salt and make delicious soups from wild plants and leaves. 4 They carry many dishes in their hands and on their heads and dance while they serve the food. They never drop any dish!
The Yi are a kind and friendly people who live in peace with their neighbors. 5
A. The Yi are mostly farmers and live in villages. B. Torch(火把) Festival is really a traditional Yi festival. C. Everyone sits in a circle. The wine is served in a large round bowl. D. They especially love to receive neighbors and offer them food and wine. E. Their clothes are very colorful and thick to protect them from the cold mountain winds. F. As with serving wine, meat and tea, there is a special Yi way of serving food called tiaocai.
B. 完成图表 根据短文内容，完成图表中所缺信息。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
A 2023 survey reported only about 55% parents let their children (aged 7-12) decide what to wear. Parents often want to be part of how their children dress so that it is acceptable and correct for their age, weather and the activity.
Parents have more experience. It is part of their job like making sure their children eat healthily. If parents did not help children choose clothes, they might wear things that don’t make sense, like flip-flops in the rain. What’s more, in a special situation, it can be necessary to dress in a certain way to show respect. Choosing clothes can be a joint(共同的) effort: children say what they prefer but parents have the final say.
As children get older, they develop stronger opinions of how they want to dress. That’s why the survey also showed most children start saying “No” to parents’ clothing choices at about the age of seven. Some young people don’t care how they dress; some want to express their styles or dress like people they admire. Parents don’t always understand what children like or know what popular styles are.
Choosing their own clothes can be fun and creative, and allows them to express themselves and develop a personal style. It is an important step to become independent and can build self-confidence. For some children, clothing is a way of showing belonging to a certain group. Besides, if children choose their own clothes, they’re more likely to wear them, which means fewer arguments and less wasted money. And it is better for the parents and environment, too.
A survey: Should parents decide their children’s clothes Facts and 6. ______ from the survey: *About 55% children (aged 7-12) can decide what to wear. *Children (at 7) start saying “No” to parents’ clothing choices.
Pros: Parents have more experience to decide Reasons: *It’s their duty. *Without parents’ help, children might wear things that don’t make sense. *7. ______, children can dress in a certain way to show respect. Advantages: Be acceptable for their age, weather and the activity. Cons: Children develop stronger opinions of how to dress Reasons: *Don’t care how to dress and want to express their styles. *Parents misunderstand children’s 8. _____ and what popular styles are. Advantages: *Be fun, creative and independent. *Build self-confidence and show belonging. *Mean better 9. _____ between parents and children, less wasted money and less 10. _____.
五、书面表达（计15分）
假如你是李华，你校在寒假期间将举行题为“畅游成都·体验文化”的英语小报展，并评出十佳作品。请根据以下内容，结合你的感受，完成小报文字内容参评。
注意：
1. 须全面反映图文信息；
2. 文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称；
3. 词数100左右。
参考词汇：
畅游成都·体验文化 Travel Chengdu·Experience culture
世界科幻大会 WSFS (World Science Fiction Convention)
口号 slogan
注解：dog robot (握手、舞蹈、作揖)
参考答案及评分标准
A卷（第26~30题为主观题，其余均为客观题。满分100分）
第一部分 听力测试（共30小题；计30分）
1-5 CBBAB 6-10 CBDEA 11-15 AABCB 16-20 CAABC 21-25 ABBCC
26. Tipping culture / cultures 27. the U.K. / Britain 28. Reasons 29. 230
30. China; Japan
注：每小题1分。
第二部分 基础知识运用（共30小题；计40分）
31-35 CAABC 36-40 CCABB 41-45 CABDE
46-50 ABCBC 51-55 ABABC 56-60 ACACB
注：41~50题，每小题2分。其余每小题1分。
第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；计30分）
61-65 ABBAB 66-70 ABACB 71-75 CACBA
注：61~75题，每小题2分。
B卷（答案均写在答题卡上相应位置）
一、补全单词（共5小题：每小题1分，.计5分）
1. energy 2. suggestion / suggestions 3. performed / played / presented 4. musical
5. wisely
二、完成对话（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
1. historical / documentary 2. European 3. spreading 4. enemy / enemies 5. married
6. lain / been / stayed / remained 7. influenced / invented / created 8. plan 9. popularity 10. instead
三、短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
1. but 2. sick 3. led 4. to protect 5. is connected / has been connected
6. Nine 7. pronunciation 8. relatives 9. burial 10. central
四、阅读表达（共10小题；计10分）
A.补全短文（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）1-5 EACFD
B.完成图表（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分）
6. figures 7. With parents’ help / With the help of parents 8. likes 9. relationships / relations
10. environmental pollution
五、书面表达（计15分）
(一) 总则
1.本题总分为15分，按所给内容要点和行文评分。
2.评分时应注意两个方面：内容要点完整；语义正确，行文流畅。
(二) 要点内容、行文认定及分值
内容要点认定及分值：
1. 开头: 主题及总说（4样），共1分；
2. 美食名称及制作，共2分；
3. 音乐：歌手、歌曲、喜爱的原因各1分，共3分；
4. 传统文化：竹编样式1分，用处1分，共2分；(样式与用处需要与图片信息一致；
如不一致但是表达无误得一半的分）
5. 现代成都：科幻大会时间、口号、吸引点(机器狗三个活动需写全）各1分，共3分；
6. 结尾：感受1分(感受写在开头，同时文章有结尾得1分）
行文认定及分值
1. 文章结构完整，句式多样，衔接自然（3分）；
2. 文章结构较完整，句式较多样，衔接较自然（2分）；
3. 行文影响达意（1分）。
（三）扣分参考依据：
1.单词拼写错误，语法错误，每4处扣1分；
2.书写潦草凌乱、以至于影响阅卷的，酌情扣卷面分1分。
Sample:
My hometown Chengdu is a wonderful city.
The delicious dish hui guo rou is loved by many and easy to cool. First, boil the meat in water. Then fry the meat in oil with vegetables. A traditional art form bamboo weaving has a long history. Some look like animals some are made into bowls and baskets. People use them to carry things when go shopping. A singer Zhao Lei has a famous song Chengdu. I love it because I like songs that are soft and moving. The 2023 WSFS was held from Oct. 18 to 22. The theme is the era of symbiosis and many people were attracted by the robot dog because it just acted like a real one.
I love Chengdu and welcome to Chengdu!
听力原文：
听力原文
一、听句子，根据所听到的内容选择正确答语。每小题念两遍。
1. Thanks for your advice on learning chemistry.
2. I think the zipper is the most useful invention.
3. What beautiful paper cuttings they are.
4. It’s interesting to see how people have changed.
5. Mom, can I go to the shopping center with John
二、听句子，选择与所听句子内容相符的图片。每小题念两遍。
6. It’s a good way for Nina to study English by watching English cartoons.
7. Could you please tell me how I can get to the zoo
8. I love the cake which was made by my mom.
9. A UFO landed in my garden and an aim took some of my flowers.
10. Tom used to be afraid of snakes, but now he isn’t afraid anymore.
三、听对话，根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。每小题念两遍。
11. W: Hey, Peter. Whose bike is it Could it be Bob’s
M: Hi, Alice. It can’t be his. I saw Bob get out of a taxi at the school gate this morning. It might be Mike’s, but I am not sure.
Q: Who saw Bob get out of a taxi this morning
12. M: The earrings look nice. Are they made of silver
W: Yes, they were made in Thailand. I bought them in Japan last month, and I will send them to my friend Lily who lives in China.
Q: Where were the earrings made
13. M: Did you make the kite by yourself, Lisa
W: No, my brother Jack did. In fact, I can’t make a kite. How about you, Bob
M: I can’t either. Maybe we can ask Jack to teach us.
Q: Who can make a kite
14. W: Hi Sam. I hear you failed yesterday’s English exam.
M: That’s true, Lucy. I made many mistakes in reading and writing parts. What should I do
W: Don’t push yourself too hard. Keep trying and your English will be improved.
Q: What does Lucy want Sam to do
15. W: I’m new here. Could you please tell me more about this neighborhood
M: Sure. On Center Street, you can find a bookstore with many good books and magazines. A bank is next to the bookstore. You can get money in there.
W: I saw a tall building opposite to the bookstore. What’s that
M: It’s a library.
Q: Which map is possibly right for the neighborhood
16. M: Emmy, is that you
W: Yes, it is. It’s Bob. I haven’t seen you since we finished primary school. It’s four years.
M: I remember that you used to have blonde here.
W: Now I think black hair is more beautiful and you use to wear glasses.
Q: What might be the two speakers’ relationship
17. M: What are you supposed to do when you meet someone for the first time in America, Lily
W: We are supposed to shake hands when we meet for the first time. For friends, we hug. How about in your country, Satu
M: We bow.
Q: In America, what is Lily supposed to do when she meets someone for the first time
18. M: Hurry up, Molly, or we’ll miss the beginning of the concert.
W: Relax, Tony. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. There is still an hour.
M: But it will take about half an hour to get there, and the traffic is heavy.
W: Fine. I’ll be quick.
Q: What time is it now
19. M: The new taste of potato chips is so amazing. Do you want to try
W: Sure, thanks. Do you know potato chips were invented by accident
M: No. Tell me about it.
W: They were invented by a cook called George Crum in 1863.
Q: When were potato chips invented
20. M: Hi Anne. Would you like to watch the movie Kung Fu Panda at my home
W: Sure, David. I like movies which can cheer me up these days. I’m under too much study pressure. So when is it
M: At 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Q: What are they mainly talking about
四、听短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。短文念两遍。
The J.K. Rolling’s legend begins with a delightful children’s book about an orphan boy wizard with a lightning-shaped scar, a boy with a magical destiny, a destiny shared by his creator. J.K. Rolling is the first self-made billionaire author in history, selling more than four hundred million books, captivating readers in 69 languages and two hundred countries around the world.
Harry’s final chapter The Deathly Hallows is the fastest-selling book of all time. No wonder she’s credited with doing more for literacy than anyone else on the planet. For empire spans, movies, merchandise, and even an amusement park. The Harry Potter Blockbusters are the highest-grossing movie franchise in Hollywood history, breaking in 5.3 billion dollars and still counting.
五、听短文，根据短文内容完成图表中所缺信息。短文念三遍。
Three persons were sitting around a table in a restaurant in Brazil. How much do you think each of them tipped The Englishman asked, “It’s common to tip ten percent, right ” The American cried, “Oh, I was planning to leave twenty percent.” The Chinese woman asked, “What’s a tip ”
Although it is not a tradition to tip in China, tipping is a big deal in the United States. There, it is common to tip about fifteen to twenty percent of the bill. Usually people give tips to a waiter or a waitress.
The US tops the list of tipping. Waiters and waitresses are expecting to get fifteen to twenty percent of the bill. So if you order one hundred dollars in food, you are expected to pay your waiter at least fifteen dollars, making your payment one hundred and fifteen dollars in all.
Why is this Many waiters and waitresses get the lowest paid and tips make up for that. Some states pay their service only 2.13 dollars per hour.
It is not just for waiters either. Hotel workers, hairdressers and taxi drivers also expect tips. Tipping is also popular in some Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and Thailand. However, in Japan, there is a no-tipping culture. If you try to give a waiter or waitress money, you may actually upset him or her.
