1. Which pair of the words with the underlined letters has different sounds?

A．machine       cheap

B．none       onion

C．toward       quarter

2. In the following words, which underlined letters have a different sound from the others?

A．lively

B．private

C．fridge

3. Which stress of the following words is different?

A．create

B．produce

C．recent

4. —Would you mind        more slowly?       
—I can’t follow you.

A．speaking

B．to speak

C．speak

5. —Welcome to my hometown,        very beautiful city. Have you ever been here?
— Sure. I visited the city three years ago, so this is my        time here.

A．a, the second

B．the, third

C．a, second

6. —We strongly suggest        off the bad habit of smoking.
—Thanks. My doctor also advised me        smoking.

A．keeping, to give up

B．keeping, give up

C．keep, to give up

7. Over three years ________ since I became a middle school student. I love the teachers and the classmates here.

A．passed

B．have passed

C．has passed

8. —Mr. Wang, can you tell us how we can win the football match?
—Just relax and try your best. As long as you        , you are sure to beat them.

A．pull together

B．put off

C．pull down

9. The Tokyo Summer Olympics will be held in 2021. The medals(奖牌) are quite special. People used old mobile phones and other        waste to make them.

A．medical

B．electronic

C．historical

10. Don’t look        at your school report, Amy. Stand up from now on and get rid of（消除） to have a new beginning.

A．sad, sadness

B．sadly, sadness

C．sad, sadly

11. —I will never forget the time        we spent in the middle school.
—Neither will I. I hope you        my lifelong friend.

A．at which, can be

B．which, to be

C．that, will be

12. —Could you tell me        ?
—Sure, it tells us our lives will be better if we think more of others.

A．if we could understand the story

B．how can we live a happier, healthier life

C．what the reading tells us

13. Cheer up! Ruby. You are sure to win the match as long as you        another chance next time.

A．give

B．will be given

C．are given

14. Cherry blossoms(樱花) usually come out between March and April, depending on the local weather.           the time of this year, Beijing’s Yuyuantan Park becomes a sea of pink and white.

A．By

B．At

C．On

15. —I passed the exam. Don’t you congratulate me        my result?
—Well. Congratulations        you!

A．for, to

B．to, on

C．on, to

16.         exciting news! We will have a        holiday after the exam.

A．What an; two months

B．How an; two months’

C．What; two-month

17.        students in the classroom       twenty. The others are in the library.

A．The number of; is

B．A number of; are

C．The number of; are

18. Festivals bring us happiness and unforgettable memories. And festivals tell us rich knowledge about culture. In the festivals below,        is seldom celebrated by 11-year-old Jim who is from America.

A．Lantern Festival

B．Children’s Day

C．Mother’s Day

19. To leave a good impression(印象) on visitors who come to our city, we’d better_____ .
① do what we like in public to show our free and relaxing life
② keep silent though someone talks to us
③ keep good behavior and be polite
④ not eat or speak freely on the subway
⑤ avoid rushing or crowding in public places or activities

A．①②④

B．②③⑤

C．③④⑤

20. We made a survey among 2,000 students about their favorite movies. The number of the students who like science movies is_____more than that of the students who like documentary movies.

Type of movies	War	Science	Cartoon	Documentary
Number	20%	30%	600	?

A．100

B．200

C．300

I have five children, so our house is always noisy. Luckily, I love gardening and my garden helps me _______. For a long time, I _________ the garden of peace and quiet. When the children followed me into the garden, I would _________ them to be out of sight. And I would hand out tasks.

“Here: you water the onions, you dig the holes, and ...” Soon they would be hot or their arms would be sore, and they would leave me to myself.

But during a recent spring, _______ I was working in the garden, my 13-year-old son, Josiah noticed me. He ___________ a tool and began helping working as a team, we finished the job in no time at all. I thanked Josiah, realizing that I’d enjoyed working with him.

The same thing happened — one or two of the _______ would appear and join in the gardening from time to time. Each time, I would feel surprised that the work was _______because of their help.

One day, when I was picking the peas(豌豆) and having a taste _______, Abby saw me and ran over. I put several peas into her mouth. She just loved _______ delicious they were.

“Mama, I want the others to try them too.”

Suddenly, I realized I had been wrong for long. I tried to keep the ________ of gardening to myself, and here was a child who couldn’t wait to share with others. “Sure, honey, let’s pick some.”

Now I enjoy all of the garden’s beauty with the children. We bring the fruits back home, preparing and cooking the produce(农产品) together, because we know that everything is better when shared.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案21.

A．relaxed

B．relaxing

C．relax

22.

A．protected

B．refused

C．described

23.

A．hope

B．expect

C．think

24.

A．if

B．unless

C．while

25.

A．picked up

B．pointed at

C．looked after

26.

A．neighbors

B．friends

C．children

27.

A．heavier

B．easy

C．lighter

28.

A．lonely

B．alone

C．hardly

29.

A．what

B．that

C．how

30.

A．tradition

B．happiness

C．standard

Enjoy the colorful activities on the Internet

Battle of the Books Advisor: Jody Phillips Like to read? Come and team up to read the books on the reading list. A competition is held in the end. Each team should answer questions on the reading list. The team that answers the most questions correctly wins the competition!

Science Olympiad Advisor: Stephanie Pacquette If you are a budding Einstein, or just love science, this club is for you! Students meet after school every Friday to work on special experiments and projects.

Anime Club Advisor: Katie Cunningham The anime club is going to take you into the world of Japanese animation, showing you that "cartoons" are not just for little kids. Anime often has complex (复杂的) story lines and interesting characters that you will enjoy!

31. Which club will have a competition?

A．Battle of the Books.

B．Science Olympiad.

C．Anime Club.

32. How often does the science club meet?

A．Every day.

B．Once a week.

C．Twice a week.

33. If you want to know about Japanese cartoons, you can ask ________ for help.

A．Jody Phillips

B．Stephanie Pacquette

C．Katie Cunningham

34. Which of the following is true according to the form?

A．Students can read any book in the book club.

B．Students will read books in groups in the book club.

C．Students have to win a competition to join the science club.

35. Where might you read the text?

A．In a novel.

B．In a guide book.

C．On a web page.

Roy’s parents were worried about him. “He shouldn’t go through life making excuses, and he always says that he forgets something only because he is so busy all the time.” His father said, “No one will trust him to do anything. He won't be able to keep a job. No smart girl will marry him.”

“I don’t know what we can do.” his mother said.

“I have an idea," his father said, “If this doesn't work, nothing will.”

The next day was Roy’s birthday. He was really looking forward to getting exciting presents. He woke up, expecting his parents to wish him a happy birthday. But all day what they said was “Good morning, Roy. Hurry up, or you will be late for school.” There were no presents, not even a card. He was really disappointed.

“Never mind,” he thought, “There will be a surprise for me after school.” But there wasn’t. Sadly, he said to his parents at dinner, "Today’s my birthday.”

“Oh,” his father said. “So it is. I forgot.” “So did I.” his mother said.

“How could you forget?” Roy asked. "There must be a reason.”

“Well, yes.” his father said, “We have a really good excuse for forgetting your birthday, Roy. We didn’t remember your birthday because we were too busy.”

Poor Roy! He never had a silly excuse for not doing something again, because every time he showed excuses, he thought he was so clever that everyone could believe in him. But this time, his parents taught him a good lesson.

根据短文内容判断正、误。（正确的涂 A，错误的涂 B）
36. Roy always made excuses because he not only was so busy all the time but also had a poor memory.
37. Roy’s parents were worried about him because they knew he would meet a lot of difficulties in the future unless he corrected his mistakes.
38. Roy’s parents were really very busy so they didn’t buy him anything for his birthday.
39. After school on Roy’s birthday his parents gave him a surprise.
40. From the story, we know that people don’t like anyone who always makes excuses.

In the UK, there are over 800 boarding schools with students from home and abroad. Boarding schools started hundreds of years ago in the country. But the earliest boarding schools were set up for white, rich boys only. Now both boys and girls can go to boarding schools from the age of 7 to 18.
In the UK, boarding schools have three terms in a school year, with about 13 weeks in each term. Their students study and live together in the school. They are rigid rules in boarding schools. The students can’t go outside if they are not allowed to. In some schools, each student has his or her subject plan. Besides the usual classrooms and laboratories, the boarding schools have lots of other facilities (设施) for their students. Most boarding schools have a “light out” time. So when it’s time to go to bed, all the lights in the bedrooms are turned off. There are house-masters to take care of students all the time, especially after school hours.
Nearly all students at boarding schools wear a school uniform. Boys usually wear a shirt and a tie, and girls wear a white blouse, at times also a tie and a skirt.
In the UK, boarding schools provide students with delicious food. They can choose to have a full English breakfast or simply bread. Students can also make something to eat at any time in a kitchen.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
41. The underlined word “rigid” in the second paragraph means ______ in Chinese.

A．宽松的

B．严格的

C．相似的

42. The students in the boarding schools in the UK ______.

A．spend about six months staying and living there in a school year

B．have nearly the same subject plan

C．are looked after all the time

43. Boarding schools in the UK ______.

A．have plenty of facilities for their students

B．don’t have a “light out” time

C．provide a kitchen for their students to buy something to eat at any time

44. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Boarding schools in the UL started a century ago.

B．Boys and girls from the age of 7 to 18 can go to boarding schools all the time.

C．Nearly all the students at boarding schools wear a school uniform.

45. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Life in Boarding Schools in the UK

B．Activities in Boarding Schools in the UK

C．Uniforms and Food in Boarding Schools in the UK

Why is setting goals(目标） important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.

Successful people in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals.    46    It's like having a sign to show you where you want to go. Think of it in this way. There are two drivers.One has a place to go to clearly in mind which can be found on a map. He can drive straight there surely without any wasted time. The other driver has no goal , or a map.

    47    But she drivers aimlessly(无目的地） around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil. Which driver do you want to be?

    48    They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren't difficult to set, and they aren't difficult to reach.    49    You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.

Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it.

    50    They are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in your own way， you are able to make yourself realize situations that will bring you nearer to your goals.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。

A．Written goals can be reviewed usually

B．He starts off at the same time from the same place.

C．It's up to you to find out what your goals really are.

D．By setting goals you are taking control of your life.

E．Winners in life set goals and follow through on them.

从 A—G 选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全对话，有二项是多余的。
A: You must be excited about leaving for China tomorrow, Steve!
B:    51    
A: Why?
B: Well, for one thing, I don’t know how to use chopsticks very well… and I don’t know how to behave at the dinner table.
A: Oh, I see. Well, one important thing is that you’re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.
B:    52    . In the United States, it doesn’t matter.
A: Yeah, I know. It’s also impolite to stick your chopsticks into your food.    53    
B: Oh, OK.
A: Oh, and there’s one more thing you need to know.    54    . Only parents are expected to talk at the dinner table. Children are not allowed to speak.
B: Wow!    55    
A: Haha, I’m just kidding!

A．That’s unusual.

B．Yeah, but I’m a little nervous, too.

C．You’re not supposed to talk when you’re eating dinner.

D．That’s interesting.

E．You shouldn’t point at anyone with your chopsticks, either.

F．That’s easy.

G．We all know that is impolite.

填入一个恰当的词补全对话，每空一词。
A: Good morning, madam!
B: Morning, sir!
A: You look worried. What’s     56    ?
B: My son got     57     when I was talking with my friend in the supermarket. I’ve looked for him everywhere, but I can’t find him. What shall I do?
A:     58     worry. Tell us something about him, and we can help you.
B: Thank you, sir.
A: Now please tell me how old he is?
B: He’s six years old.
A: What are his     59     details(细节), please?
B: He is thin and tall with big eyes. He is wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
A: OK. Tell me your number. We’ll call you as     60     as we find him.
B: Thank you very much.

用方框里所给单词的适当形式填空，使文章通顺、连贯、合理。(每词限用一次)

danger     advise   late   my   come up with   wide   invent   thousand

Kevin Moseley is an       61    . He has turned his invention into a huge business success. Several years ago,   Kevin    62    the idea of creating a shark fin (鲨鱼鳍) to help children learn to swim. He named it SwimFin.

    63    , Kevin developed a business plan for his idea and went on a program for raising money. On the show,   some people warned that his idea was     64    and they even made a couple of jokes. They said nobody would   buy such a “silly” thing. “I went on the show because I was not a businessman,” Kevin said. “I needed the money and     65    , but I was made to feel like a poor little schoolboy.” However, Kevin decided not to give up. “That experience made me want to succeed. I realized that I did have a good product that would help children learn to swim, so I decided to work on by     66    .” Kevin raised     67    of pounds for the new business. He started   a company, SwimFin Ltd, from the garage (车库) of his home. In just one year, Kevin made about £70,000 and this invention was     68    used and became more and more popular.

It’s very common for students’ mark to fall. Sometimes it is because of situations outside school, such as problems at home. Sometimes it is only because of the harder exams.

When your marks start to fall, you should try talking to a friendly teacher. He or she can help you with the subjects you find difficult. Stop comparing yourself with other people. It does not matter if other students get higher exam marks than you. What is important is that you do your best. Before each exam, you should go through your notes from class. You should remember the most important things you have written in a shorter form.

Look through your shorter notes again just before the exam. You will be surprised when you find you remember so much. It may take hard work and your marks may not improve straight. But let your confidence rise by every mark. Soon they should begin to climb again.

根据英文释义及首字母提示，拼写单词。
69. c to examine or look for the difference between two or more things
70. s an area of knowledge especially one that you study in school
同义句转换，每空一词。
71. He or she can help you with the subjects you find difficult.
He or she will be_________       _________help you with the subjects you find difficult.
根据短文内容简答问题。
72. Why do students’ marks fall?
__________________________.
73. Who should you try talking to when your marks start to fall?
__________________________.
74. What do you look through again before the exam?
_________________________.

Hans Christian Andersen is one of the greatest fairy tales writers in the world. He wrote a lot of best-known stories such as The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling. His fairy tales have brought happiness to the children across the world. The tales have versions(版本) of over a hundred languages. Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805. When he was still a young boy, he was already very clever. He created a small toy theatre and made clothes for his puppets (木偶). He also loved reading. In 1816, his father died and he learned to be a tailor(裁缝). Later he worked in a factory. When he was fourteen years old, Andersen moved to the capital of Denmark to become an actor and gave performances in the Royal Danish Theatre. However, because his voice changed when he grew older, the job had to stop. Then he began to write poems and fairy tales.

One of the     75     Greatest Fairy Tales Writers-Hans Christian Andersen
Two best-known     76     of his	The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling
As a young boy	Creating a small toy     77     and making clothes for his puppets
At the     78     of fourteen	Becoming an actor and giving performances in the Royal Danish Theatre
As an adult	Beginning to write poems and fairy tales     79     to the change of his voice

80. 假如你是校学生会主席林琳，随着新冠病毒(COVID-19)的爆发(outbreak <n.>)，同学们只能在家里学习，尤其是九年级的同学们即将面临中考,请你给九年级全体同学发一封邮件,鼓励大家坚持在家学习,并且为大家加油。

写作要点:1.表达我们有战胜病毒的信心。
2.在家学习方式:
(1)每天按时上网课, 认真听课，记好笔记。
(2)课后复习，按时完成作业。
(3)多和老师沟通交流。
3.给出至少两条建议关于疫情期间如何在家保持身心健康。
Dear students，

How are you doing?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best wishes!

Yours,

Lin Lin