1. Which pair of the words with the underlined（划线的）letters has different sounds？

A．thick both

B．chess stomach

C．bread health

2. In the following words, which underlined letter has a different sound from the others?

A．relief

B．die

C．believe

3. Which word of the following doesn’t have the same stress as the others?

A．Product

B．Suggest

C．Connect

4. Boys and girls, keep calm and be confident. I am sure all of you are __________ excellent students.

A．an

B．a

C．/

5. —When will the graduation ceremony be held?
—Oh, it will be held ________ 9 a.m. next Friday. Don’t be late.

A．on

B．at

C．in

6. —What’s your plan for your coming holiday?
—I will spend my ________ holiday reading books in the library.

A．two-week

B．two-weeks

C．two weeks

7. —What did you do yesterday evening?
—I ________ to a birthday party and had a good time with my friends.

A．invited

B．am invited

C．was invited

8. —What are you going to do this Saturday?
—I am going to the old people’s home to celebrate Mrs. Green’s ___________ birthday.

A．ninty-ninth

B．ninety-ninth

C．ninety-nineth

9. ________ wonderful the news report was! He wrote about what caused teens to have trouble with their parents.

A．What

B．What a

C．How

10. —I am going to Australia next week.
—The radio says there is going to be ________ in Australia. Don’t forget to take your warm clothes.

A．snow

B．snowy

C．snowing

11. The workers are asked to read the ________ carefully before they start using the machine.

A．instruments

B．instructions

C．invitations

12. —Susan failed in the singing competition. She must be very sad.
—Let’s go and ________.

A．wake her up

B．cheer her up

C．pick her up

13. —Could you tell me           ?
—You' d better keep a diary in English as often as possible.

A．when I can improve my written English

B．how I can improve my written English

C．if can I improve my written English

14. Some boys in our class        the football club for a year. They are crazy about playing football now.

A．joined

B．have joined

C．have been in

15. -Have you got ready for the soccer game？
-Yes，I've done everything ___________ I can to win the game.

A．who

B．that

C．which

16. — All of us are proud of the progress that he’s made in the last few years.
— Yes, we’re sure he will be even ________.

A．more successfully

B．more successful

C．the most successful

17. I like him because he always tries what he can think of ________ the best in me.

A．bring out

B．to bring out

C．bringing out

18. Many Western countries celebrate ________. This holiday is always on a Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates the beginning of new life.

A．Christmas

B．Easter

C．Thanksgiving Day

20. Jim went shopping and spent 100 dollars on these following things yesterday. The school things cost him___________ dollars.

Food for dinner	Clothes	Pens and pencils	Notebooks
35%	50%	10%

A．5

B．10

C．15

Everyone wants to be successful in life. As a ninth-grade student, you must be thirsty _______ success at school. However, it’s difficult to learn all the lessons well. Here is some _______.

First, be sure to make up your mind _______ hard. It is smart of you to do your best in your studies. In that way, you may have a chance to enjoy success that belongs to you. _______, where there is a will, there is a way.

Second, it’s necessary for you to have a good study habit. While studying, make sure to pay attention to it. After you finish your study, don’t forget to find _______ for fun in order to help you relax as well.

Third, you should try to learn every subject well. If you _______ a subject, you need to put in more effort. You should often remind _______ why you need to study. Finally, you had better take notes in class because you cannot remember _______. These notes will be helpful for you to review or remember what you _______. If you forget some points, you can go over them.

As a saying goes, “A journey of a thousand miles ________ a single step.” If you follow the advice above and take action right away, your success is just around the corner!

21.

A．for

B．of

C．on

22.

A．advise

B．advice

C．suggestions

23.

A．working

B．to work

C．work

24.

A．After all

B．At times

C．At last

25.

A．some times

B．sometimes

C．some time

26.

A．are weak in

B．are good with

C．are in control of

27.

A．you

B．yours

C．yourself

28.

A．something

B．anything

C．everything

29.

A．were learning

B．will learn

C．have learned

30.

A．begins with

B．come up with

C．parts with

Anna's Blog (博客) Shut Up Zoos, Not Animals You may think that visiting zoos is harmless fun, but you're wrong because zoos are just prisons for animals. The difference is that prisoners get out after a few years! Animals in cages look bored and sad. After all, we all know what an elephant looks like, and we've seen them on TV. So why make animals hurt by shutting them up for our fun? Shut up the zoos instead! Posted by: Anna on May 8. at 20:50

Comments(3) Comments (评论） I partly agree. But some zoos aren't there for fun. I've just got back from Jersey Zoo. It saves endangered animals and feeds them. Then it returns the babies to the wild. Not all zoos are the same, you know. Posted by: Susan on May 8, at 20:55 Quite agree! Every time I go to the zoo, I never look into the poor animals' eyes! Kept in the small and smelly cages, they look so lonely. Hope one day they will return to nature, where they can live happily and freely with their family. Posted by: Tony on May 9, at 21:05 In my opinion, zoos are fantastic places for children. They can play with animals and enjoy themselves so much there. Also, they learn a lot about animals. Why shut up Posted by: Linda on May 9, at 21:50

31. Anna thinks a zoo is ______.

A．a fun place for children

B．a terrible place for animals

C．a warm home for animals

32. Who thinks some animals can be well protected in the zoos?

A．Linda

B．Susan

C．Tony

33. When did Linda post her comment?

A．On May 8, at 20:50

B．On May 9, at 21:05

C．On May 9, at 21:50

34. According to the passage, _______ people express their opinions?

A．two

B．three

C．four

35. Which of the following is Not True according to the information above?

A．Susan never looks into the poor animals' eyes when she goes to the zoo.

B．Jersey Zoo saves endangered animals and feeds them.

C．Linda thinks zoos are fantastic places for children.

Strawberries look nice, but a light pressure can make them out of shape. Nowadays, there are many young people who are just like strawberries. They easily break down when they face difficulties. They don’t know what to do when they are in trouble. They have a common name — strawberry kids.

Why are many students so easy to break down? Parents and schools are a main reason. Parents do almost everything for them in their daily life. while schools care more about their grades instead of developing their personality (个性).

Liu Yue, 13, is from Fujian. His mom hardly criticizes him and he always feels good about himself. When a teacher criticized him strictly, he felt surprised and sad. He began to doubt his ability.

Students should do something to make themselves mentally strong (意志坚强). An expert said, “When you are in trouble, don’t ask for help too quickly. You should try to deal with problems first by yourself. I also advise you to take an active part in sports and social activities. That can make you mentally strong.”

Growing up is not just a happy process. Pains also go along with it. The most important thing is to face the pains bravely and learn from them.

根据短文内容判断正、误。(正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”)
36. Some students are called “strawberry kids” because they all like to eat some fruit, especially strawberries.
37. When Liu Yue’s mother criticized him strictly, he felt surprised and sad.
38. From the passage, we know that growing up is not only a happy process but also goes along with pains.
39. According to the fourth paragraph, students should ask for help quickly when they are in trouble.
40. The writer advises students to be brave in the face of pains.

Americans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a part of the family. They treat their pets as their children—sometimes even better.
In America, there are more families with pets than those with children. 43 percent of U.S. homes have pets. Some of the pets are exotic, such as monkeys, snakes, butterflies and even wolves. Those animals come from other countries, especially China, Thailand, South Africa and so on. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. However, their favorites are cats and dogs. They sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or eats make better pets. “Dog people” and “cat people” often have friendly arguments about that.
People can get many benefits from pets. Pets stay with people, make people happy and help people get rid of loneliness. Therefore, most of Americans like pets. They think pets should be treated well. At least 75 animal welfare(福利) organizations have been set up in America. They provide care and good services for homeless animals. Some pets can help people live a better life. For example, researchers(研究者) have discovered that getting on with animals can help lower(降低) a person’s blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from strange visitors. Cats can play games with the children. Some kinds of pets can provide love for their owners. In fact, to keep a pet can help a young couple have the responsibility to raise children. Pets are as basic to U.S. culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just property(财产), but a part of the family.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
41. The underlined word “exotic” in the passage means “______” in Chinese.

A．本国的

B．异国的

C．当地的

42. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．57% of U.S. homes don’t have pet.

B．In the U. S. , the families with children are fewer than those with pets.

C．Fish, mice and birds are the most popular pets in the U.S.

43. Most Americans like keeping pets because ________.

A．they treat their pets even better than their children

B．there are at least 75 animal welfare organizations in the U.S.

C．pets can bring many benefits to people

44. How can some pets help people live a better life?

A．Getting on with animals can help lower animals’ blood pressure.

B．Dogs can protect their owners from strange visitors.

C．Hot dogs and apple pies are a part of the family in the U.S.

45. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Americans like keeping pets.

B．“Dog people” often argue with “cat people”

C．Young couples should keep pets in the U.S.

Maybe you are more interested in sports than in English. You probably think you will never be a top student.     46     If you can use your time well, you may improve your study without much work. Here are some tips. Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week time, you should first write down the time for eating, sleeping, dressing, and so on.     47     Of course, studying shouldn’t take all of your time. Don’t forget to leave yourself enough time for hobbies.

    48     Look around the house for a good study place. Keep this space and it may be a desk or just a corner of your room. No games, radio or television!     49     Make good use of your time in class. Listen carefully to what the teacher says.     50     You also need to take notes in class, because it can make it easier for you to learn well. There are only a few ways here to help you with your studying. I believe you can find many other ways, too.

A．Find a good place to study.

B．When you sit down to work, think only about the subject!

C．In fact, anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.

D．Careful listening in class means less work later.

E．Then decide on a good time for studying.

补全对话,有两项多余
Frank:Hello,Jack!You look unhappy.What happened?
Jack:I overslept.    51    
Frank:How did you get to school then?
Jack:    52    
Frank:Did you arrive on time?
Jack:No,I didn’t.    53    
Frank:Oh,she must be very angry with you,right?
Jack:No.    54    
Frank:Then you could sit down and have the class.
Jack:I couldn’t do that.
Frank:Why?
Jack:    55    
Frank:Ha,ha...you are too careless.

A．She only asked me to get up earlier the next time.

B．By the time I got to the stop,the school bus had left.

C．I had to walk to school.

D．When I sat down,I realized I had left my English book at home.

E．I went to work by bus.

F．When I came into the classroom,my English teacher had started teaching.

G．She criticized (批评) me.

填入一个适当的词补全对话，每空一词。
A: Good morning, Doctor!
B: Good morning! What’s the matter with you?
A: I have a terrible     56     in my stomach.
B: I see. When did it start?
A: It started yesterday. I didn’t want to eat     57    . I’m not feeling well now.
B: Let me see. Er...you seem to have a fever. Have you     58     your temperature?
A: Yes, 37.6℃. And I’ve got a headache, too. My throat also hurts.
B: Well,     59     caught a cold.
A: Is it serious?
B: No, not very serious. But you must stay in bed for two or three days and take the Chinese medicine.
A: How often should I take it?
B: Three     60     a day after meals.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: You’re welcome.

to my surprise，dress，he，second，make，neighbor，beauty，wind

It was early morning. I got    61    quickly. It was still autumn but colder than usual. It snowed for    62    days. I forgot to check the weather report today，so I went out in a jacket.

It was still dark，cold and    63    . At that time，I knew I    64    a wrong decision. I shook a little bit. Suddenly，a car stopped and one of my    65    got out of it. We greeted each other and talked about the bad weather.    66    ，he took off his coat and handed it to me. He smiled and said，"It's too cold. Put it on. ”Looking at the warm coat in my hands，I was touched and thanked    67    After that，he drove away. When I looked up at the sky，I noticed the sky was    68    and peaceful. I felt warmth inside me and I didn't shake any more.

The world is full of kindness. Love is always there.

Sharing means using what we have with others. One small action of sharing may change someone’s world. When we were children, we were too young to understand the true meaning of sharing. We thought only the rich were able to share. As time goes by, we get to know every person is unique (独一无二的). We all have something special. We can share not only our pocket money but also our personal feeling. For instance, we can share our positive altitude with those who are negative or upset. Encourage them to keep going by describing a bright future for them. Once we decide to share with others, we should take action at once. By doing this, we will get more and more pleasure.

阅读短文，根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。
69. s________ being different from common things, unusual
70. d________ to say what somebody or something is like
71. 阅读短文，进行同义句转换，每空一词。
When we were children, we were too young to understand the true meaning of sharing.
When we were children, we ________ ________ enough to understand the true meaning of sharing.
根据短文内容回答问题。
72. What does sharing mean?
____________________________________________________________
73. How can we encourage people who are negative or upset to keep going?
____________________________________________________________
74. May sharing change someone’s world?
____________________________________________________________

根据短文(C)内容完成表格，每空一词。

What foods are successful? Hamburgers and pizzas are popular. But instant noodles (方便面) have also become the world’s success. Now instant noodles are celebrating their 61st birthday!

Instant noodles were invented by a Japanese named Momofuku Ando. To find a way to make noodles last longer, Ando began experimenting (实验) in 1955 and three years later, he made the first bag of instant noodles.

Each year, 95 billion (十亿) bags of instant noodles are eaten around the world. In the UK, people call instant noodles “pot noodles”. University students like them a lot. During the first term at college, you may be given a gift bag that includes instant noodles. Instant noodles are cheap and easy to eat. But watch out! People may think you are lazy if you are an instant noodle lover.

The UN often sends instant noodles as part of its food aid (援助). This is because of their long life and high fat, which makes people feel full for longer time.

However, instant noodles aren’t healthy. They are high in fat and salt. Health experts say they are bad for us and we shouldn’t eat them too often.

Let’s Get to Know Instant Noodles
Who invented them	Momofuku Ando who is from     75
The popularity of them	The     76     of them eaten by people is as large as 95 billion. Low in     77     and easy to eat. In the UN, they are     78     of its food aid.
Disadvantages	Being high in fat and     79

80. 假如你是王小红，为了及时发现和解决存在于学生中的压力问题，你校英文报特意开设了一个题为“Less Pressure, Better Life”的新专栏，并向全体学生征集稿件。请你根据以下信息，向该栏目投稿，分享你缓解压力的好办法。

写作要点：
1. 大部分中学生都存在压力过大的问题。
2. 压力主要来自哪些方面：
(1) 学习方面；
(2) 和同学的相处；
(3) 父母的期望 (expectation)。
3. 谈谈你是如何成功缓解 (relieve) 压力的。
写作要求：
1. 不得使用真实姓名和学校名。
2. 可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
3. 字迹工整、语言精练、表达准确、条理清晰。
至少80词。
Dear Editor,

I’m glad that the school English newspaper has created a new column (专栏) called Less Pressure, Better Life for all the ninth-graders. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

That’s all. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Wang Xiaohong