1、2023年江苏省苏州园区九年级英语一模试题一、单项填空（共8小题;每小题1分,满分8分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. The movie The Wandering Earth has greatly attracted teenagers interest _ outer space.A. to B. on C. for D. in2. After having a new shower _ everything will be ready for you to move into the house.A. put out B. pu
2、t in C. put away D. put through3. -I wonder if I can ask more about the book you _ this morning, Miss Shawn.-Sure, go ahead.A. mention B. mentioned C. have mentioned D. will mention4. - No way, I wont sleep in this sleeping bag.- So what do you _, Mark? Its a camp, not a hotel.A. expect B. wish C. s
3、uggest D. imagine5. Youd better draw a mind map of the key information while preparing for the report. _ you may forget some easily.A. However B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. Instead6.Language learning itself isnt that difficult. How much you devote decides _.A. who can you ask for help B. that you can
4、take the leadC. why you began to learn it D. whether you can learn it well7.What can we learn from the news title on the right?A. Chaplin dresses up at a comic show.B. Chaplin buys some suits at a comic show.C. Fans dress up as Chaplin to show respect.D. Fans buy some Chaplin suits to show respect.8
5、.-Do you think I should buy that dictionary since there is a special offer?- _ If I were in your shoes, I would.A. Why not? B. I dont think so. C. It depends. D. In your dreams.二、完形填空（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）通读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was in third grade, I watched a video
6、 that recreated the discovery of King Tutankhamens tomb（坟墓）. I remember Howard Carter 9 a narrow hole in the tomb with a candle. A workman asked what he could see. Wonderful things! Carter replied. From that moment I knew 10 I wanted to do with my life.Today Im lucky to work as an archeologist（考古学家）
7、. Its 11 work. Sometimes you find something that was buried（埋藏）three thousand years ago. Holding a piece of history is amazing.I decided what I wanted to be at the age of 9, and I made it happen. But the road wasnt easy. I did my studies-university, then a PhD. But 12 the way I was told many things:
8、 I was too young; I wasnt good enough. I also needed money, so I applied for six grants（拨款）. The first five 13 I got said no. Six months later, the last one came. This time it was yes. 14 , I could start my own exploration.For anyone thinking about a career, I would say: Never give up. If you want t
9、o do something, keep trying. If people tell you NO, use that-it will 15 you. At the beginning, it hurts. But the next NO hurts a little 16 . It makes you stronger and actually helps you.Second, stick to your dreams, and I mean 17 . You dont have to follow other people. 18 they say something has neve
10、r been done, make it happen. You may be first to do it! There are always challenges, but you overcome them in the end.9.A. looking out B. looking after C. looking through D. looking at10. A. what B. how C. which D. why11. A. difficult B. dangerous C. exciting D. boring12. A. along B. in C.by D. upon
11、13. A. rewards B. replies C. records D. reviews14. A. Simply B. Usually C. Suddenly D. Finally15. A. harm B. stop C. save D. push16. A. more B. less C. worse D. harder17. A. you B. yours C. yourself D. yourselves18. A. Unless B. Until C. If D. Before三、阅读理解（共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、
12、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。19. What do the circles in the middle of the diagram（图表） show?A. Movement of the plates. B. Movement of deep water.C. Energy from the tsunami. D. Energy from the earthquake.20. According to the diagram, how are both of the plates moving?A. They move toward each other. B. Th
13、ey move away from each other.C. They move in an upward direction. D. They move in a downward direction.21. What can we learn from the reading material above?A. How to prevent a tsunami. B. How a tsunami forms.C. The causes and effects of a tsunami. D. The differences between wave types.BTom Canty is
14、 a boy who used to live in Pudding Lane, a very poor area of London. Toms father sent him out to beg（乞讨）for money every day. But he is now sitting in the princes place on soft silk cushions（坐垫） in a royal boat. Princess Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey are sitting beside him. He cannot believe this is r
15、eally happening.When they arrive at the centre of the City of London, they leave the boat and Tom leads the line of nobles（贵族）. They walk through the streets toGuildhall. The Mayor of London and other important people are there to welcome them. After a short time, servants arrive with food and drink
16、s, and soon everyone starts eating and drinking.After dinner, more nobles enter the hall. They are wearing exotic costumes（异域服饰）and coloured hats. There are also musicians and singers who sing and dance with people around.Young Tom watches everything with interest.At the same time, outside the Guild
17、hall, without having anything to eat the real prince Edward is wearing Toms dirty old clothes. He wants to go in.Let me in. I am Edward the Prince of Wales, Edward shouts.A crowd of people are standing around him, laughing at him.This makes Edward even more angry. I tell you. I am the Prince of Wale
18、s, Edward continues, I am alone and I have no fiends to help me but I am the real prince and I am not leaving.At that moment, a man comes to Edward and says, You are not alone. My name is Miles Hendon and I am your friend now.The crowd laughs at Miles, too.Hey, another prince, one man shouts and the
19、 others laugh more.Lets throw the dirty beggar in the water, another man shouts.Miles stands in front of Edward to protect him. He pulls out his sword （剑） but the people move forward.At that moment a trumpet（小号） is sounded and the kings soldiers pass through the crowd. They have a message from the p
20、alace. The crowd run away. Miles lifts Edward up and carries him away from danger.- Taken from The Prince and the Pauper22. What is Toms present life like?A. Busy. B. Tiring. C. Meaningful. D. Enjoyable.23.How does the writer describe Toms present life?A. By telling stories. B. By providing details.
21、C. By listing reasons. D. By expressing opinions.24. What does the underlined sentence Hey, another prince mean?A. The crowd feels very excited to see another prince.B. The crowd offers to help Edward get into Guildhall.C. The crowd wants to make fun of Edward and Miles.D. The crowd thinks both Edwa
22、rd and Miles are princes.25. Which may be the best title for this chapter（章）?A. Toms early life B. Toms meeting with the princeC. At the Guildhall D. The birth of Edward and TomCTo have a good conversation is a pleasure for most people. But not every conversation is good. Sometimes there are uncomfo
23、rtable silences while people try to think of something to say. Some conversations are one-sided. One person asks all the questions, and the other just gives one-word answers. A good conversation needs two or more people to keep it going.To get the ball rolling in a conversation, ask something about
24、the other person. What do you do? is a good place to start. Or simply say, Tell me about yourself. Most people love a chance to talk about themselves.As the other person begins to respond to （回应） your question, look for common ground. If you ask someone about their weekend, the person could talk abo
25、ut what they did. Then you can share what you did and even your plans for the coming weekend.When the other person is talking, it is important to be interested in them. Listen carefully and do not cut in to add your experience. When they finish, ask some more questions. Dont allow your eyes to wande
26、r around（游离）as they talk. That gives the message that youre not really interested in them. Besides, if youre answering a question, dont go on and on. Give an answer and stop. A good conversation is a little like a tennis game, in which the ball goes back and forth. Also, avoid yes/no questions. They
27、 can stop a conversation. Instead, ask open-ended questions using what or why.A conversation should end well, too. You can say, I need to run now. You may also give a reason. Say something like, I really need to get going. My class starts in 20 minutes.Now, go out and enjoy a good conversation!26. W
28、hich of the following is helpful for having a good conversation?A. Give one-word answers to keep the conversation going.B. Ask something about the other person to start a conversation.C. Talk more about yourself to get the other person interested.D. Cut in to add your own experience when the other p
29、erson is talking.27. What does the underlined phrase common ground in paragraph 3 mean?A. Proper replies. B. Good examples. C. Different opinions. D. Shared interest.28. According to the writer, how are a good conversation and a tennis game alike?A. They are both based on interest. B. They are both
30、two-sided activities.C. They are both ways of communication. D. They are both improved through practice.29. In which part of the newspaper can you read the passage?A. LIFE SKILLS B. SCHOOL TIME C. MAGIC WORLD D. NEWS DESKDLeoh Ming Pei, one of the worlds best-known architects（建筑师）, left over 50 desi
31、gns during his long career. These amazing works stand as his gifts to the world.The glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France might be Peis most famous work. Back in the 1980s, the Louvre Museum was having trouble with traffic. To solve the problem, Pei planned to dig an underground hall a
32、nd place a glass pyramid on top. Many people didnt like the idea. They said it was too modern for the classical museum. However, the idea turned out to be a success. It is not only the museums main entrance, but also a huge skylight （天窗）.In 2006, Pei was invited to build a museum in his hometown Suz
33、hou. He tried to include local and historical ideas in his design. He built small halls with traditional white walls and dark roofs, just like the classicalChinese gardens. Moreover, the lines and windows in the roof bring something modern to the museum.His style may come from his _.The famous Lion
34、Grove Garden（狮子林） in Suzhou used to be owned by Peis family. Pei spent some summers there as a child. Maybe that was when Pei developed his interest in architecture. Pei spent most of his adult years in the US, first studying at universities and then working in different places. Even though he was t
35、rained in the US, the beauty of Chinese Classics was well displayed in many of his designs. Ive never left China because home is a place your heart always belongs to, Pei once said.Over the last century, many building trends（潮流）have come and gone. But the works of Pei have not. A lasting architectur
36、e has to have roots. Pei once told The New York Times. That may explain why he and his works have stood the test of time.30. Which of the following is TRUE about the glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum?A. It is too modern for the classical museum.B. It is more than the entrance to the museum.C. It wa
37、s welcomed by French people at the beginning.D. It was designed to solve the traffic problem in France.31: What makes Suzhou Museum special?A. It is in Peis hometown. B. It has modern white walls.C. Its both classical and modern. D. It is built in a beautiful Chinese garden.32. What might be the mos
38、t suitable to be put in _?A. life experiences B. designs in the USC. interest in architecture D. educational backgrounds33. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To compare different cultures. B. To show a special building trend.C. To introduce a great architect. D. To recommend two famous muse
39、ums.四、信息还原（共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分）请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you ever wished that an AI could write something for you? Simply type（打字）in a few keywords, and you will have articles written for you. 34 Developed by US company Open AI, ChatGPT is a powerful tool. 35 Users eve
40、n have used it to write history papers and get advice on how to communicate with people at a party.According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89 percent of them have used ChatGPT to help with homework assignments（任务）. 36 Some also worry that ChatGPT could be used to spread improper i
41、nformation. Besides, it does not help build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are necessary for learning and lifelong success. 37 Some college teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwrittenpapers instead of typed ones.However, not all educators say no to Chat
42、GPT. 38 What we need to do is to adapt （调整） our learning, teaching and examinations. That way, we can have honesty while making the best use of the tool.A. ChatGPT has been a hot topic recently.B. Well, ChatGPT may make that dream come true.C. They believe we have to know that Al is a tool people wi
43、ll use.D. But ChatGPT comes at a time when Al is common in peoples lives.E. Teachers are making changes to their classes to stop the use of ChatGPT.F. You can ask it to write emails, translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions.G. So people doubt if the tool makes it easier for students to
44、 cheat in homework assignments.五、词汇检测（共11小题;每小题1分,满分11分）A）根据下列句子所给的汉语注释和首字母,在答题卷标有题号的横线上,写出空缺处各单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。39.The world-famous football player Messi finally _（带领）his team to victory.40. We will explore the _（可能性）of doing the research with the help of a professor.41. To our surprise, he _（成功地）pass
45、ed a series of tests and became a student pilot.42. To tell the t , Black Beauty is a good read for teenagers.43.Icouldnt agree more means that you are in c agreement with the other persons.44.- Would you like me to help you with your homework?- Its very kind of you. But I can manage it m_.B）请阅读下面短文,将方框中单词或短语的正确形式填入答题卡