2015-2016年北京西城初三上学期期末英语试卷及答案北京市西城区2015-2016学年度第一学期期末试卷九年级英语 2016.1一、听力(听力)（共20小题；共20分）听力（共30分）一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。
每段对话你将听两遍。
（共5分，每小题1分）1. A. B. C.2. A. B. C.3. A. B. C.4. A. B. C.5. A. B. C.二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
（共15分，每小题1.5分）请听一段对话，完成第6至第7小题。
6. When was the basketball game?A. Last Friday.B. Last Saturday.C. Last Sunday.7. What was the score?A. 101-88.B. 100-98.C. 101-98.请听一段对话，完成第8至第9小题。
8. Who will cook dinner?A. The girl.B. The boy.C. Their mum.9. What will the girl do on Friday?A. Do some shopping.B. Do some cleaning.C. Do some washing.请听一段对话，完成第10至第11小题。
10. Where did the man spend his holiday?A. In England.B. In Bali.C. In Brazil.11. Why did he mostly stay in small guest houses?A. Because they were close to the beach.B. Because he could take great photos there.C. Because they were cheap and interesting.请听一段对话，完成第12至第13小题。
12. What does the daughter want to do?A. To go to a radio station.B. To have a competition.C. To go to a concert.13. What is the father's decision?A. Christy can go with her friend.B. Christy should study for exams.C. Christy must buy some tickets.请听一段独白，完成第14至第15小题。
14. Who are the exhibits designed for?A. Children.B. Parents.C. Teachers.15. What can we know about the museum?A. It closes at noon on New Year's Day.B. It was founded by Boston history teachers.C. Children can take part in activities to learn arts.三、听对话，记录关键信息。
本段对话你将听两遍。
（共10分，每小题2分）请根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。
16.17.18.19.20.二、单项选择（共10小题；共10分）21. --- Hi, Peter, where's Mary?--- I don't know. I'm looking for , too.A. sheB. herC. hersD. herself22. --- Excuse me, sir. Where is the library?--- It's the third floor, next to the lab.A. atB. inC. onD. of23. --- do you get up so early?--- Because I enjoy jogging in fresh air.A. HowB. WhyC. WhenD. Where24. --- Let's go to Beihai Park tomorrow the weather is good.--- Good idea!A. ifB. untilC. afterD. although25. --- Which is , physics or chemistry?--- Physics, I think.A. interestingB. more interestingC. most interestingD. the most interesting26. --- Mum, I have some Coke? I'm so thirsty!--- No, you can't. Drink some water.A. shouldB. mustC. needD. can27. The singer gave a concert in London will come to Beijing next week.A. whoB. whenC. whereD. which28. --- May I speak to Jack?--- Sorry, he to Shanghai on business.A. goesB. will goC. has goneD. was going29. Tu Youyou the Nobel Prize in Medicine in October, 2015.A. givesB. gaveC. is givenD. was given30. --- Tony, do you know the sports meeting?--- Next Friday.A. when will we haveB. when did we haveC. when we will haveD. when we had三、完形填空（共10小题；共15分）The CloudOne hot summer morning there was a little Cloud in the sky. Far below lay the earth; brown and dry. The little Cloud could see the poor people of the earth working and suffering in the 31 fields, while she was dancing on the morning breeze(微风)."Oh, if I could only 32 the poor people down there!" she thought, "They look so worriedand tired. If I could but make their work 33 , or give the hungry food or the thirsty a drink."On earth it grew hotter and hotter, the sun shined so strongly that the people were fainting(晕) in its rays. But they had to go on with their work, for they were very poor. As the day passed, the Cloud became larger. Sometimes they stood and 34 at the Cloud, as if they were saying, "Ah, if you could help us!" Her 35 to do something for the people was even greater."I will help you. I will!" said the Cloud. And she began to go down toward the earth. But suddenly she remembered: if the Clouds go too near the earth, they will die. So she 36 herself from going down, and flew here and there, thinking, thinking.At last, she stood quite still, and said clearly and 37 , "Men of earth, I will help you, come what may!"The thought made her suddenly big, strong, and powerful. Never had she dreamed that she could be so big. She lifted her head and 38 her wings far over the fields and woods. She was so great that men and animals were surprised at the sight; the trees and the grass bowed before her."Yes, I will help you," cried the Cloud, "I will give my 39 for you!"As she said the words, a wonderful light came from her heart, the sound of thunder(雷) rolled through the sky, and a love greater than words can tell fled the Cloud down, down, close to the earth she swept, and gave up her life in a welcoming shower of rain. People 40 , "We are blessed(保佑)!"Then they saw as they looked up that over the whole countryside, a lovely rainbow crossed the sky.Soon that, too, was gone. But long, long afterward the men and animals the Cloud saved kept her blessing in their hearts.31. A. wet B. hot C. beautiful D. dangerous32. A. help B. feed C. guide D. follow33. A. busier B. greater C. better D. easier34. A. called out B. cried out C. looked up D. spoke up35. A. job B. wish C. energy D. spirit36. A. held B. freed C. suffered D. separated37. A. sadly B. angrily C. politely D. proudly38. A. carried B. spread C. covered D. shaped39. A. rain B. love C. hand D. life40. A. wondered B. smiled C. cheered D. welcomed四、阅读理解（共15小题；共30分）AThe Coolest InventionsGreat inventions often change the world. Why not try our coolest inventions?Frying Pan $ 100Cooking by yourself is a great idea! Try this smart pan even if you don't know how to cook! In it there is an APP that can control the heat. You just need to follow the instructions and a delicious meal can be yours. Year of invention; 2015Cooler $399A cooler can keep your food and drinks fresh. But the US inventor Ryan wants more than that. His cooler can also be used as an MP3 player. It even provides power for your mobile phone.Year of invention; 2012The coaching basketball can develop your basketball skills. In the basketball there is a Bluetooth chip (It can send information to your mobile phone.) If you don't play well, a "coach" will tell you how to improve.Year of invention; 2014。