上海市宝山区2020届九年级上学期英语期末考试试题

John is good at English, so herarelymakes mistakes in English grammar. Which of the following is correct for the underlined word in the sentence?

Please take the valuable vase there with      great care. I don't want it to be broken.

The policeman gave us much       on how to protect ourselves when we are in danger.

There was no one nearby who might see the thief trying to break     the house.

Mary chatted with a friend of     on WeChat for a long time last night.

Mr. Robinson, we didn't quite follow you. Would you please give us      example?

      unforgettable experience we had in Shanghai Disneyland last weekend!

During the competition, Eric's responses to the science questions were      in our class.

Jerry      in an American high school for 3 years. Now he lives with his uncle in Shanghai.

Emily's mother felt it necessary to let her daughter      her own decision this time.

After being questioned by the police, he admitted     lies about his real name.

Our class teacher said that we       the 3D Printing Cultural Museum next Thursday.

      the morning of April 1st, Tracy played a joke on her best friend by phone.

To help people travel around the city more easily, more underground lines    in the next few years in Shanghai.

I know you have already tried your best, so you     worry too much about the final exams.

Parents should keep an eye on little children all the time,      they can easily get hurt.

Dr. Smith will never leave his parents      he is sure both of them are taken good care of.

Look, the building over there is the landmark of our city. It is      high.

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— That's all right.

According to Arthur Conan Doyle, where did Sherlock Holmes live in London?

Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once.

    There was once an owl who lived in a forest with her baby owlet(猫头鹰之子). Owl was kind to everyone the Snake who lived near her nest. Owl's friends had told her that all snakes were evil and   . So, she was cruel to Snake and chased him away whenever he came near.

    One night, Owl woke up to great panic(恐慌)in the forest. A blanket of smoke lay over the trees and all the animals were frightened. There was a  !

    Together, the animals began to run. But as Owl was about to leave, she realized Owlet was  in a hole inside their tree. The hole was so small that Owl couldn't reach him. Owl screamed at the top of her voice and began to cry.

    "Please, Mr. Robin, just a minute!" she called out to her fleeing friends." Miss Mouse, wait I need your help!"

    But all her friends ignored her and left immediately. They were too  to stay and help. Only Snake listened to Owl's shouts and paused to wriggle(蠕动)inside the tree. In a second he reappeared, carrying Owlet  in his mouth. Together, they got out of the forest to safety.

    "Oh, thank you, Snake!" said Owl. "That was so kind. I'm sorry. I was   to believe what my friends told me about you." And from that day on, Owl never   others without knowing them first.

Scientists are trying to establishing more for their argument. (proof)

Sue has already graduated from university in her early. (twenty)

The twin sisters are only five years old, but they can take care of. (they)

People speak different of English in different parts of Britain. (vary)

"How are you?" is a very question. It's a question that often doesn't need an answer. (usual)

Studying abroad has made me much more in many ways. (depend)

If you really want to, you will have to work very hard. (success)

She didn't stop mopping the floor until it became clean. (spot)

This model of the helicopter cost me 240 yuan.（改为否定句）

This model of the helicopter me 240 yuan.

Just a few minutes after his daughter left, the old man forgother visit.（对划线部分提问）

the old man forget just a few minutes after his daughter left?

The citizens must divide everyday waste into four different categories.（改为被动语态）

Everyday waste must into four different categories by the citizens.

Are there aliens in space? Could you tell me?（改为含宾语从句的主从复合句）

Could you tell me there aliens in space?

Penny was very nervous. She couldn't go on with the job interview（合并为一句）

Penny was nervous go on with the job interview.

Excuse me, I'd like to make a complaint about this palmtop computer.（保持原句意思）

Excuse me, I'd like to this palmtop computer.

essential, work properly, for, enough sleep, your memory, is, to（连词成句）

Choose the best answer.

    It happens to all of us. It is the end of the semester and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what do you do now?

    A disappointing report card is something that almost all students will experience at least once in their lives. Grades are how most schools evaluate(评价)students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next.

    The first thing to do is talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation(参与)in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your won (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behaviour! However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explainyour situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Then, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you take to your parents. That's good way to make your parents less angry.

    While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world's most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learned from their failures, and you should too!

Choose the best answer and complete the passage.

    Would you like to be comfortable talking to other people? Holding conversations may help.

    Holding conversations may not seem like a skill. 1 , everyone talks to other people frequently(频繁地).

    But talking to new people makes many people nervous.

    Here are some ways to make conversations more fun and less awkward(尴尬的).

    Body language

    As strange as it may seem, much 2happens without any words.

    The way you stand and act tells people a lot about you. When you're talking with someone, stand up straight and look them in the eye. This shows that you're confident. And if you're nervous, acting like you're confident can help you feel more confident. When you're listening, look at the other person. Lean forward to show that you're interested in what they're saying.

    Back and forth

    A good conversation is not a 3, which means that both people need to participate. If you're doing all the talking, pause to give the other person time to speak. If they don't say anything, try asking them a question.

    Questions can also help if you're struggling（挣扎）to think of something to say. If you ask the other person a question, they'll talk for a while. Maybe they'll say something relate with and can reply to. People are generally 4to find others with similar interests.

    When you ask questions, try to come up with open-ended ones. That means questions where the answer is more than just "yes" or "no." Open - ended questions in English tend to start with who, what, when, where and why.

    Don't fear 5.

    Don't panic if the conversation has quiet moments. Every conversation has some. Think of them as opportunities to change the subject to something you're interested in. You could also comment on（评论）something you've done recently. Or once again, you can ask a question about the other person.

    So if you're shy, be brave, ask a question, and start a conversation. As with any skill, you will6on holding conversations with time.

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.

    A local primary school is considering using tablet computers(平板电脑)in all classrooms from next year. The following text has been written by a teacher at the school.

    Should we use tablet computers in the classroom?

    The use of tablet computers(or simply" tablets")in the classroom has become an increasingly popular choice in many primary schools across the country, including many in our local area. It is important that we consider this opportunity, but we must also be a  of the problems.

    On one hand, there are many ato use tablets in the classroom.

    Firstly, tablets could improve productivity(效率)during the school day. Because of their familiarity with computers and mobile phones, many of our students can type faster than they can write by hand. T, using tablets in the classroom could reduce the time it takes for them to complete tasks. Additionally, there are endless tablet functions（功能）which could provide interesting teaching a. For example, we could play computer games to teach Maths, or make simple flashes to show how magnets behave. Also, students could take photos outdoors and then use them for writing tasks.

    However, we must also consider the possible problems with introducing tablets to our classrooms. Some students may play with the tablets instead of f on their work. Another problem is that, while many students can use tablets already, many of our teachers are not good at it and would need to be trained. We may also have problems with the tablets breaking, which would be very expensive to r . This is in addition to the cost of buying the tablets in the first place.

    All in all, even though using tablets in the classroom may have many problems, it seems that it would be a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers at our school. There are a lot of costs indeed, but it would cprove to be a worthwhile investment(物有所值的投资).

Answer the questions.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,     As you may have heard from my parents, I'm in China right now on a cultural exchange program. I'm enjoying my time here very much. I have made new friends here, many of whom are locals. Through my interaction(相互交流)with them, I've noticed some interesting cultural differences. One of the most obvious( 明 显 的 )cultural differences is the size of food portions in restaurants. Back home in America, the food portions are usually larger than those I've seen in China. We're even used to seeing super-sized dishes in some restaurants.     However, in Asia, food portions are generally not extremely large. I'm must encouraged to eat until I'm full and enjoy different kinds of food. Eating out in Asia is often a big social affair(社交活动). People here eat out a lot. There are all kinds of restaurants. And there are food stands and food carts-even on the sidewalk(人行道).     Another interesting aspect of eating out is the way food is served. Back home in America, each diner orders their own meal. When people eat out in Asia, they usually order food to share. Nearly every time I eat out with friends in China, each of us has our own bowl of rice or noodles, and we share the rest of the dishes. This is an excellent way to try new foods! One thing that makes me confused is the way people pay for food at a restaurant.     In the U.S. we often ask for separate(分开的)checks, so we each pay for our own meal. But here, if diners decide to pay separately, they typically don't request separate checks. Instead, they give money to one person who pays the bill. People also don't tip the server. Instead, there is often a service charge added to the bill.     I hope you are doing well. I'll write you again! Love, Margare

Write at least 60 words about the topic "A thank-you letter to ▲   ".（以“给……的一封感谢信”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文。信件格式已给，标点符号不占格。）

在日常的生活与学习中有许多人曾经帮助或鼓励过我们，令我们时常心存感激。请选择一个对象写一封感谢信，并结合你们之间的真实经历谈一谈你为何要感谢他/她，说一说你当时的感受以及此时此刻想对他/她说的话。

（注意：短文中不得出现任何真实人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分。）

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