江苏省宜兴市宜城区2015届九年级英语下学期第二次模拟考试试题

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C. Learning about Sports D. How and Where to Have Sports 29. The underlined word “complicated” in the first paragraph probably means “____________”.

A. interesting B. harmful C. easy D. difficult

30. According to the writer, it is __________ for / of you not to be able to tell the difference between a “corner kick” and a “goal kick” in soccer. A. natural B. impossible C. funny D. foolish

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Can dogs and cats get along well in the same home? People who are thinking about getting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found that if the cat is taken back home before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. In two-thirds of the homes cats and dogs have a good relationship.

However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression (侵略，好斗) and fighting were found in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body languages are just different. For example, when a cat turns its head away it means aggression, while a dog doing the same means submission (顺从).

In homes with cats and dogs living in peace, researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “Cat”.

What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each other’s body languages, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was expected. Once familiar with each other’s body language, cats and dogs can play together, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.

The importance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets – to people who don’t get along well, including neighbors, workmates, and even countries. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance. 31. The underlined word swimmingly in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______________.

A. early B. mostly C. quickly D. smoothly 32. Some cats and dogs may fight when ______________.

A. they are cold to each other B. they look away from each other

C. they misunderstand（误解）each other’s body languages D. they are introduced at an early age

33. What can we humans learn from cats and dogs?

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A. We should learn to get along well with others. B. We should know more about animals.

C. We should live in peace with animals. D. We should learn more body languages.

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Often there is a lot of interactivity（相互作用） between students and teachers. In my mind, teachers are here and not only to teach us their knowledge but also to listen to what we want to say – indeed, students aren’t afraid to tell them what they think any more. However, this doesn’t mean that teachers don’t control their classes. It just shows the fact that times have changed, and so have methods. Teachers are now closer to their students and have developed a kind of easy atmosphere (气氛) that allows students to be in class without feeling restricted (受约束的) to all kinds of rules. It makes the time the students spend in the classroom more pleasant. However, we can see that the “power” is still in the teachers’ hands – if something goes wrong it is up to him or her to react properly and even to punish if it is necessary. Let’s look at an example to explain my thoughts. Here is what we do with Mr Fynn in the English lab. Although he is “cool” with us, he can sometimes be very strict when we don’t do our homework or we speak French in class. Besides, he is a nice man and he is very friendly after class. Not all teachers are like him, but a few are. It is nice to work with them as they set a good mood in a group. This makes it easier to understand new knowledge and do our best on tests.

34. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. There is interactivity between students and teachers.

B. Teachers should not only teach students knowledge but also listen to what the students want to say.

C. students aren’t afraid to tell teachers what they think any more. D. Teachers have lost control over their students. 35. What has changed between teachers and students?

A. Their age gap. B. The way in which teachers control their students.

C. The role they play in class. D. The distance between their houses.

36. Who is the most powerful at school according to the passage? A. The teachers. B. The oldest people.

C. The students. D. The parents. 37. The passage is mainly about __________________.

A. teachers’ responsibility

B. the relationship between teachers and students

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C. students’ thoughts D. teaching methods

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四、词汇运用 （本大题共8小题，每小题1分，共8分） (A) 根据句意和汉语注释，写出单词的正确形式。

1. The present situation has made it harder for the leaders to make good (决定).

2. Chinese will work together to (创造) an even brighter future for

China and Pakistan.

3. A (持久的) friendship is based upon trust and love. 4. My grandmother is in her (九十). However, she can still live alone. (B) 根据句意，写出括号内所给单词的适当形式。 5. Have you ever heard of the new rules about school bus (safe)? 6. Tom is in poor health, but he is (mad) about cycling than before. 7. At that hopeless moment, my friends and I tried to find a way out and finally saved (we).

8. To their surprise, the news was (wide) spread through the town.

五、动词填空 用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。（本大题共8小题，每小题1分，共8分）

1. The Canadian magazine Fashion (cover) international, national and local fashion and beauty trends and news.

2. --- Look! Someone (tidy) the room up. --- Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.

3. The floor on which there is much rubbish (sweep) as soon as the meeting ends.

4. --- What do you think of my advice?

--- What? Sorry, I ____________ (think) about something else.

5. More than ten years later, another war (break) out between the USA and Iraq.

6. --- Why do you come earlier than usual?

--- (write) a report on the new product.

7. It’s said that most traffic lights (control) by a central computer.

8. It was raining hard, but none of them said they __________ (stop) working in the fields.

六、任务型阅读 根据短文内容完成表格中所缺信息，在答题卷上相应的横线上填写答案，

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每空限填一个单词。（本大题共5空，每空1分，共5分）

You’ve heard it all before --- to lose weight, you must burn many more calories. But anyone who has tried to lose weight knows it’s not so easy! As a matter of fact, about two-thirds of people who have just lost weight will put it back on within a year.

For many people, trying to lose weight means going on a diet, and they usually fail because they can’t stand feeling hungry. Losing weight is not a one-time activity, but something you have to plan for a long time.

In other words, don’t expect to become “thin” in no time at all. Experts agree that losing weight slowly is healthier than a quick fix. My suggestion is that you should try to lose no more than a couple of pounds a week.

Although this doesn’t seem like much, slow weight loss is the only way to avoid “yo –yo dieting (体重忽上忽下)”, where you lose a great deal of weight, only to put it back on within a few months or years. There is no shortcut to lose weight; go for slow change toward a healthier life, and think always of the long term (期限).

Losing weight Introduction It’s 1 to lose weight. 2 for failing to lose ? They can’t stand feeling hungry. weight ? Losing weight is something you have to make a 3 for a long time. ? Experts agree that a quick fix is not as 4 as losing weight slowly. ? I suggest that you should try to lose no more than a couple of pounds a week. Slow weight loss is the only way of 5 “yo-yo dieting”. Suggestions Conclusion

七、完成句子 按所给的汉语，用英语完成下列句子。（本大题共6小题，每小题1.5分，共9分）

1. 在比赛中，我们要么领先，要么落后。

In the competition, we ________________________________ fall behind. 2. 据报道，蠡湖周边许多公园都向公众免费开放。

It is reported that many parks around Lihu Lake are ________________________________.

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