牛津译林版九年级英语下册Unit 1 单元检测卷(附答案)

The Chinese zodiac( 生肖 ),known as Sheng Xiao,follows a twelve-year cycle.Each year is named for an animal.These animal signs are the

rat,ox,tiger,rabbit,dragon,snake,horse,sheep,monkey,rooster,dog and pig.For example,the year that began in 2018 was the year of the dog.

Chinese is a complex( 复杂的 ) language.Chinese writing developed almost 4,000 years ago and may even be older.Chinese writing has thousands of characters.A character stands for a word and also a meaning.Besides Putonghua,Chinese people speak six other forms of the language,and there are many kinds of dialects. ( B )79.What’s the population of China? A.Almost 4,000. C.12 million.

B.More than 1.4 billion. D.Less than 12 million.

( C )80.The underlined word “dialects” probably means “ ” in Chinese. A.交际

B.对话

C.方言

D.名称

( B )81.According to the passage,what’s one of the main foods in China? A.Tea.

B.Rice.

C.Meat.

D.Beef.

( C )82.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Different foods have special meanings in Chinese culture. B.Chinese is a popular language. C.Chinese culture. D.Chinese history.

D

On my recent trip to Sydney with my parents,we visited the Wildlife Park.

The Wildlife Park has lots of different animals and birds.Some are native to Australia and can only be found there.There are over 600 animals there,including kangaroos,koalas and crocodiles( 鳄鱼 ).They are kept in their natural environment.I like the Wildlife Park better than a zoo where most of the animals are in cages.

We first spent some time with the kangaroos.We were allowed to touch and feed them.It was very exciting to be so close to them.There were koalas there too.They looked very

cuddly( 令人想拥抱的 ).Although we were not allowed to carry them,I got to take a photo with one.It is a wonderful souvenir( 纪念品 ) of my holiday in Sydney.

The Wildlife Park has plenty of freshwater and saltwater crocodiles.Some of them are really big and scary with huge teeth!I did not want to get too close to them.

There was also a bird show.The keepers showed us different species( 种类 ) they had.I saw an old parrot which could “talk”.It made a great impression on me.

I enjoyed the trip very much.There was so much to see. ( A )83.Where is the Wildlife Park? A.In Sydney. C.In Athens.

B.In Cairo. D.In Rome.

( C )84.What is a wonderful souvenir of the writer’s holiday? A.A parrot that could “talk”. B.A chance to feed a koala. C.A photo with a koala. D.Food for the kangaroos.

( B )85.Why didn’t the writer want to get very close to the crocodiles? A.Because they lived in water.

B.Because the writer was afraid of them. C.Because the writer did not want to feed them. D.Because the writer did not like the smell of saltwater. ( D )86.What can we learn from the passage? A.The kangaroos are kept in cages in the Wildlife Park. B.The writer travelled to the Wildlife Park alone. C.The writer went to see koalas first. D.The writer watched a bird show.

( A )87.How did the writer feel after visiting the Wildlife Park?

A.Excited. C.Bored.

B.Unhappy. D.Hopeless.

阅读下面短文,并用英语回答问题( 请注意每小题后面的词数要求 )。

E

When you are in Hong Kong,you must be very careful in the streets because the traffic drives on the left.It is different from that in other areas of China.If you are the first time to come to Hong Kong,you must look to the right side and then the left before you cross the street.If the traffic lights are red,the traffic must stop.Then people on foot can cross the road carefully.But if the traffic lights are green,the traffic can go,and people on foot mustn’t cross.

When people go to or come from work in the morning and evening,the streets are very busy.Traffic is the most dangerous then,especially for the children.

When you go by bus in Hong Kong,you have to be careful too.You must always remember the traffic moves on the left.So you must be careful.Have a look first,or you will go the wrong way.

In Hong Kong,there are many big buses with two floors.You can sit on the second floor.From there you can see the view of the whole city well.It’s very interesting. 88.Why must you be very careful in the streets in Hong Kong?( 不超过15个词 ) Because the traffic drives on the left unlike that in other areas of China.

89.What can people on foot do if the traffic lights are red?( 不超过10个词 ) They/People on foot can cross the road carefully.

90.Where can you sit in the bus to see the view of the whole city?( 不超过5个词 ) On the second floor.

第四部分 写( 共两大题,满分30分 )

Ⅹ.单词拼写( 共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分 )

根据首字母及汉语提示,完成下列单词的拼写,使句意明确,语言通顺。 91.We are pleased with the good service ( 服务 ) in Yangzhou restaurants. 92.In China,we shouldn’t point ( 指向 ) at anyone with our chopsticks. 93.The ancient people created many wonders ( 奇迹 ) by their wisdom. 94.Red lanterns are often hung ( 悬挂 ) along the streets before Spring Festival. 95.He likes traditional Indian ( 印度的 ) food very much. Ⅺ.书面表达( 共1小题;满分25分 )

假如你是李华,打算邀请你们的外教Jack来你家共度端午佳节,并观看一年一度的龙舟赛。请根据以下要点,用英语给他写一封电子邮件。

要点:1.端午节的时间( 农历五月五日 )、来由( 纪念屈原 ); 2.活动安排:学包粽子、观看龙舟赛( 时间:下午两点;地点:东坡湖;赛况 )。

参考词汇:农历 lunar calendar

注意:1.所写内容必须包含所有要点,并作适当发挥; 2.词数:80~100( 开头、结尾已给出,不计入总词数 ); 3.文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息。 Dear Jack,

The Dragon Boat Festival is coming in a few days.I’m writing to invite you to spend the festival with my family.To remember Qu Yuan,Chinese people have been celebrating it on May 5 of the lunar calendar for centuries.On that day,we’ll try to make zongzi with my grandma’s help.In the afternoon,we are going to watch the boat races in Dongpo Lake at 2 o’clock every year.During the exciting races,the dragon boat teams compete with each other while people on each bank cheer up.I’m sure you’ll have a fantastic day.

Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua