2022-2023学年山东省济南市高新区九年级上学期期末英语试题（B卷）
We may have many difficulties in life, and sometimes it’s unfair for someone. but it depends on how you face them. Sally is a student from a university, she made a ________ last August. She decided to take her grandmother ________ their hometown and live with her in a rented room(出租房) near her school.
Sally’s family have met a lot in the past few years. Her grandmother ________ her leg and she could walk only with a stick. Her father died because of illness. Her mother plagued(受折磨) by these events. She lost the ________ to take care of others. “This was the only choice. No one else could ________ my grandma.” Sally explained. Her grandmother has also had a ________ life.
The old woman’s three sons all have died. Sally couldn’t leave her alone where ________ could look after her. A room with two beds, a desk and a table is their new home. The room ________ her several hundred yuan every month. In order to make money, Sally works in a supermarket after class and spends the money ________ the family. “I was brought up by my
________, and now it’s my turn to take care of her.” Sally said. When she was young, her grandma “magically” ________ every meal on time for her every day, ________ she could not read the clock.
In the eyes of Sally’s teacher, the girl is a (an) ________ student. “Though taking care of her grandmother takes her lots of ________, Sally has tried to stay on top of all her courses. She is even preparing for an English singing contest,” her teacher said. Sally even didn’t ________ help from others. “It’s kind of like only getting without giving.” She explained. At present, the girl is able to support the home with her weak shoulder.
1.
A．promise | B．decision | C．living | D．progress |
2.
A．from | B．in | C．to | D．for |
3.
A．kicked | B．tied | C．broke | D．pulled |
4.
A．custom | B．ability | s.b.poloC．pain | D．ruler |
5.
A．believe in | B．deal with | C．pay for | D．look after |
6.
A．homeless | B．lovely | C．hard | D．daily |
7.
A．nobody | B．somebody | C．anybody | D．everybody |
8.
A．pays | B．takes | C．costs | D．spends |
9.
A．supporting | B．building | C．finding | D．making |
10.
A．father | B．mother | C．grandmother | D．grandfather |
11.
A．traded | B．prepared | C．examined | D．praised |
12.
A．though | B．because | C．before | D．unless |
13.
A．unlucky | B．sleepy | C．careful | D．excellent |
14.
A．money | B．spirit | C．energy | D．courage |
15.
A．doubt | B．express | C．cancel | D．accept |
Bill: Hi, Alice. ________
Alice: Fine, thanks, Bill. Tomorrow is Jim’s birthday. Will you go to his party?
Bill: Yes. ________
Alice: Me, too. And I think I’ll go to the party with Karen and Anna.
Bill: That’s great. ________
Alice: I think I’ll wear jeans to the party.
Bill: Oh, I like wearing a dress better. I think it fits me well.
Alice: OK. ________
Bill: About 7 p. m.
Alice: Will you take a taxi to the party?
Bill: No, I think I’ll take a bus because of the heavy traffic.
Alice: Well. ________ See you then.
Bill: See you.16.
A．Are you free? | B．How are you? | C．Can I help you? | D．How’s the weather? |
17.
A．Who will you go to the party with? | B．How about you? |
C．Are you free this Sunday? | D．Do you want to go with me? |
18.
A．Can you come to the party? | B．Will you wear jeans to the party? |
C．When will you go to the party? | D．What kind of clothes will you wear? |
19.
A．When will the party start? | B．How can I get there? |
C．Where do they live? | D．What are they doing? |
20.
A．That’s a great idea. | B．I prefer singing to dancing. |
C．I feel so sorry. | D．Don’t let them in. |
Some small inventions have changed people’s life in history and they are still widely used in different parts of the world. Here are 4 small inventions.
Inventions | More information |
Paper money | The Chinese invented paper money in the 9th century. It used to be called “flying money” because it was so light that it could be blown out of one’s hand. At first, it was used by businessmen. In 1024, the Song government took over the printing of paper money. Today, paper money is still widely used around the world. |
Chopsticks | Chopsticks appeared in China as far as about 4,000 years ago. Copper (铜) and steel chopsticks appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period. Lacquer（漆） chopsticks came, followed by gold and silver in the Han Dynasty. Today, we have chopsticks made of different materials such as wood and plastic. |
Kites | Kites have been around for a long time. The Chinese invented kites over 2,000 years ago. It is said that a man named Mo Zi made the first kite which looked like a bird. Marco Polo visited China in the Tang Dynasty and brought kites back to Europe with him. |
Telephones | The first telephone was invented by Bell. In 1875, Mr. Bell learned how to send musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Bell finished a successful experiment (实验) which marked the birth of the telephone on March 10th, 1876. Telephones make people keep in touch with each other better. |
21. Why was paper money called “flying money”?
A．Because it could fly everywhere. |
B．Because it looked like a flying object. |
C．Because it was light and could be blown out of the hand. |
D．Because the government printed money with flying paper. |
22. When did silver chopsticks appear in China?
A．In the Spring and Autumn Period. | B．In the Han Dynasty. |
C．In the Tang Dynasty. | D．In the Song Dynasty. |
23. Who took kites to Europe in Tang Dynasty?
A．The Chinese. | B．Mo Zi. | C．Bell. | D．Marco Pole. |
24. What can we know about the invention of telephones?
A．Bell invented the first telephone. |
B．The telephone was invented by accident. |
C．The first telephone was invented in 1875. |
D．Bell sent musical notes through a telephone in 1875. |
25. Which invention has the longest history?
A．Paper money | B．Chopsticks | C．Kites | D．Telephones |
Hip-hop dancing（街舞）is popular with many young people today. They like it because they can invent their own moves. They use this dance to show their love for life. It also shows that they feel good about life, that they just want to be themselves and enjoy life, and that they are not afraid of problems.
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