2023年陕西渭南20九年级上英语期末试卷.docx

2023-2023学年陕西渭南九年级上英语期末试卷 一、完形填空   1. My father and I always had a bit of trouble in our relationship. It's not that we didn't love each other. It's just that we used to〔1〕________ different opinions. My dad is one of the most hard-working〔2〕________ I know, but I was a dreamer. I played sports as a kid, but gave up when I was making progress. Then I had〔3〕________ interest in music. But I didn't like it until I was a teenager. Then I went〔4〕________ college. My father thought I should focus more on my studies while I should have more fun playing music. I dreamed to be a musician. When I grew into a young man, I 〔5〕________ fell seriously ill one day and it was discovered that I had a terrible kidney〔肾〕disease. I had to accept treatments all my life, or get a transplant〔移植〕. Life〔6〕________ hard for me. But I was lucky enough because of my loving parents who encouraged me and took care of me. I〔7〕________ by both of them. While trying to decide just〔8〕________ to do with my life, my father got tested to see whether he was the right man to give me his kidney. I tried to refuse,〔9〕________ he'd hear none of it. He saved my life at last. Two years ago, I made up a band. He had always wanted to play in a band, but never got the chance when he was young. It was one of 30 gifts I could give to him. 〔1〕 〔2〕 〔3〕 〔4〕 〔5〕 〔6〕 〔7〕 〔8〕 〔9〕 〔10〕 A.poor B.great C.the poorest D.the greatest   2. Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He〔1〕________ to dig a hole in the yard behind his house after watching a science program on TV. As he was digging, a couple of elder boys passing by stopped to watch. "What are you doing"〔2〕________ one of them. "I want to dig a deep hole all the way through the earth," the boy answered〔3〕________. Hearing this, the elder boys began to.〔4〕________ him. They told him that it was stupid of him to even think of such a thing, because it was impossible. "Impossible as it may seem to you, I still want to have a〔5〕________ although it might be a waste of time," said the boy. Then the elder boys〔6〕________ without saying any other words. As the boy was pretty sure about his〔7〕________, he continued digging. Time passed but the hope of achieving it seemed smaller and smaller. However, during the process of digging, he〔8〕________ something unexpected—a small shining stone which later turned out to be a gem〔宝石〕. The little boy in this story may never be able to achieve his goal, but look at what he found in the process. So,〔9〕________ doubt the value of your effort. And remember to look back at the journey you have walked along when you feel〔10〕________ for failing to do something. There may be something more meaningful that is worth your effort. 〔1〕 〔2〕 〔3〕 〔4〕 A.use up B.put on C.laugh at D.set up 〔5〕 〔6〕 〔7〕 〔8〕 〔9〕 〔10〕 二、阅读理解   3. Free Apps for Learning English SpeakingPal Speaking English is important. SpeakingPal is one of the best Apps for English learners to practice speaking. It allows users to chat with thousands of native English speakers. In short, learn English, speak English. Spell Checker Speaking English is easy, but writing it is often much more difficult. If you start to learn it, you will find you may get a lot of words misspelled. If you don't want this to happen, we suggest you should try it and correct your English spelling easily. Learn English Video In Learn English Video, you'll find 2 thousand best videos offered on topics such as UK food and culture, everyday life and famous stories and poems. It can improve your English listening skills quickly. Kobo Reading The free top-popular Kobo Reading App gives you right to Kobo's e-book store with 4 million e-books and magazines. Join millions of readers worldwide and read easily on your,mobile phone or computer. 〔1〕Who can you speak with in SpeakingPal A.Happy readers. B.Native English speakers. C.Important leaders. D.Personal computers. 〔2〕How many e-books and magazines can you read in Kobo's e-book store A.4 million. B.2 thousand. C.6 million. D.2 million. 〔3〕What's the passage mainly about A.Learning English is important. B.How to learn English. C.How to choose English books. D.Apps for learning English.   4. National Fitness Day is the most active day of the year in the UK, when people of all ages and backgrounds come together to celebrate the fun of fitness. It brings the nation together to explain why it's so good to move, highlighting〔强调〕the role that physical activity plays in helping us lead healthier and happier lives. Physical inactivity〔缺乏锻炼〕has been listed as a leading cause of illnesses. However, according to a report by UK, adults in the UK spend eight times longer watching TV than exercising. That's why National Fitness Day wants to open a national conversation about the advantages of physical activity, both to the individual and to society as