【正文】 ich is a fortable and charming colour. This colour helps surface the deep thoughts of the heart and mind. It also has curing qualities for both the body and mind. It is also a feminine (有女性氣質(zhì)的 ) colour with a sweet feeling. The Power of Turquoise This colour has the power to add and awaken the energies and spirit. It clears the mind for thought during times of stress. Turquoise makes it useful in times when one needs to make a good decision. It can also create a balanced mind, fortable atmosphere and energy. It also attracts good luck and fortune. Cultural Symbolism of Turquoise ? In Persia, this colour was used to keep away from evil spirits. ? In many cultures, it was a symbol of luxury (奢華 ) and wealth, and was used extensively to make jewellery. 54. Zhang Yu said the colors Peng Liyuan preferred are . A. wealthy B. luxury C. energetic D. suitable 55. Peng Liyuan wore turquoise during her visit to USA because the following reasons except . A. turquoise is Peng’s favourite colour B. turquoise attracts good luck and fortune C. turquoise can help calm down both body and mind D. turquoise creates a fortable and charming feeling 56. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. In many cultures, turquoise is a symbol of luxury and wealth. B. Peng Liyuan seems powerful because of the colour she wears. C. It’s the first time that China’s first lady appears like a modern woman. D. Turquoise makes it useful in times when one needs to make a good decision. 57. Where can we read this article? A. In a science fiction. B. In a story book. C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a history book. (C) Why do people smoke? One reason is that people bee addicted(上癮 ) to cigarettes. The addictive thing in cigarettes is nicotine. When people smoke, the nicotine goes right into the blood stream and makes people feel fortable. A smoker39。 go 30. Do you think I should wear an orange shirt today? Yes. _______ orange can bring you good luck, it is good for your interview. A. Though B. As C. But D. While 31. Why Lang Ping, the coach of the Chinese Women Volleyball Team,won high_______from everyone in China? Because of her hard work. A. wisdom B. courage C. progress D. praise 32. I seem to be lost. Could you tell me _______? Sure. You can take the bus to get there. A. where is the nearest hospital B. how long it will take me to the airport C. how far is my trip to the Olympic Village D. how I can get to the National Museum don39。 as 25. Chinese scientist Tu Youyou won the 2020 Nobel Prize for medicine and she has devoted all her life to________to be worth. A. proves B. prove C. proved D. proving 26. A smart mobile makes ________ easier ______children to stay in touch with their families. A. it’s。 16. Why do fewer people cook now? ___________. A. They like to eat in restaurants B. Many people are too busy C. Many people don’t like cooking 17. A parent spends an hour making cookies___________. A. often to show her or his love B. only to save time C. to let a child eat up in 15 minutes 18. The writer thinks the smell of home cooking___________. A. makes us relaxed B. makes us feel good and loved C. makes us excited 19. The writer suggests that _________when we smell a cake making . A. we pay attention to time B. We pay attention to our manner. C. we pay attention to our mood 20. What’s the main idea of the passage? A . Homemade cookies taste better. B. How to make cookies. C. Family meals are important 二 、單項選擇 （共 15 小題；每小題１分，計 15 分） 21. China Daily said that the ship had possibly lost in_______ unknown place in the world. Do you believe_______ news? A. a。 在聽到“嘀”的信號后進入下一小題。 2．答題前，考生務必將本人的姓名、準考證號填寫在答題卡相應的位置上。 聽第一段對話，回答第 11— 12 小題。 the D. an。 of D. its 。to smoke C. smoking。 and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they bee ill. The answer for some of these people is to look for danger in activities such as bungee jumping. 62. How many people have now tried bungee jumping? A. Less than two million. B. More than two million. C. About two million. D. Two million 63. In bungee jumping, you __________. A. jump as high as you can B. fall at up to 150 miles an hour C. tie yourself to a rope and fall to the ground D. fall towards the ground without a rope 64. People probably take part in dangerous sports nowadays because __________. A. they have a lot of free time B. they can go to hospital if they are injured C. there is not much excitement in their lives D. they no longer need to hunt for food 65. What is the best title of this passage? A. Modern Life is Boring B. Need for Excitement C. Bungee Jumping: Is It Really Dangerous? D. Dangerous Sports: What and Why 第 Ⅱ 卷（非選擇題 60 分） 五 、詞匯應用 （ 共 10小題 ； 每小題 1分 ， 計 10分 ） 根據(jù)句子意思 , 用括號中所給 內(nèi)容的 適當形式填空。 。 Spud Webb is my hero and he has influenced me most . Spud Webb was born in the USA, in 1963. ▲ ▲ ▲ 友情提醒：請將答案寫在答題紙上，在試卷中答題無效！ 揚州市梅嶺中學 2020–2017 學年第 一 學期期中考試試卷 九年級英語 一、聽力 第一部分 聽對話回答問題 (計 10 分 ) 本部分共有 10 道小題，每小題你將聽到一段對話，每段對話聽兩遍。 請根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，選擇正確答案，完成信息記錄表。一處大錯扣