江苏省常熟市昆承中学2025年九年级中考英语二模试题

2024~2025学年第二学期阶段性学生问卷初三英语 第一卷（共45分） 第一部分 完形填空（满分10分） The autumn leaves crunched under Mia's boots as she hurried through Maple Park, the golden afternoon light filtering through the oak trees. She tightened her grip on the paper bag, holding Lucy’s favourite blueberry muffins from Dan’s Bakery. It was her birthday, but she still remembered the argument yesterday. At school, Lucy had shouted at her, "You 1 forgot our project meeting! Again!" Her words hurt her harder than the November wind. Mia had tried to explain, "My little sister was sick. My mom was in LA and I had to…" " 2 , everyone has excuses," Lucy cut in, her school bag hitting the door as she turned and walked away. Now, getting closer to their usual meeting place by the duck pond, Mia 3 Lucy already there, mechanically throwing breadcrumbs to the ducklings. Her shoulders were hunched like they always were when she was unhappy. "Hey," Mia said, placing the muffins between them. "I brought peace offerings." Lucy eyed the bag but didn't smile. "You know what made me 4 ? It’s not that you missed the meeting. It’s that you didn’t even call or text." A gust of wind sent orange leaves swirling around them. Mia 5 her miss. "I was so busy with my sister’s fever that my phone had been unnoticed." "You’re right," she added, watching a mother duck herd her ducklings toward the water." I should have found a way to 6 you. I was just… I am so sorry." Lucy sighed, breaking a muffin in half. The smell of warm blueberries mixed with the earthy scent of fallen leaves. "I overreacted too. My dad’s lost his job, and I’ve been 7 over everything lately." Mia’s eyes widened "Why didn’t you tell me?" "Same 8 you didn't tell me about your sister, I guess," Lucy said, "We were always, you know, laughing around. I didn’t want to worry you." At that moment, the church bells from St. Mary's across the park began chiming 4 PM. Mia held up the remaining muffin toward Lucy. "Happy Birthday. And from now on, shall we promise to share the 9 stuff too?" "Lucy finally smiled with muffin in her mouth. "Deal! But only if you try this muffin. They're 10 good as last year's!" 1. A. suddenly B. accidentally C. totally D. nearly 2. A. Instead B. Anyway C. However D. Therefore 3. A. heard B. thought C. noticed D. watched 4. A. angry B. surprised C. scared D. uncomfortable 5 A, repeated B. agreed C. expressed D. explained 6. A. contact B. communicate C. chat D. care 7. A: enjoying B. forgetting C. achieving D. stressing 8. A. reason B. result C. reply D. question 9. A. cheerful B. amazing C. messy D. fantastic 10. A. almost B. exactly C. hardly D. slightly 第二部分 阅读理解（满分30分） A The Importance of Being Earnest （Author: Oscar Wilde） This comedic play by Oscar Wilde takes a sharp look at Victorian social values while following two men - Jack Worthing and Algerno Moncrieff - as they tell lies to bring some excitement to their lives. The Importance of Being Earnest was Wilde’s final play, and some consider it his masterpiece. A Raisin in the Sun （Author: Lorraine Hansberry） The story follows the Youngers, a working-class black family living on the South Side of Chicago who move to an all-white neighborhood and struggling with the unfair treatment. In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first black playwright to get a play produced on Broadway. Frankenstein （Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley） The story was published in 18l8 and introduced readers to Dr Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who brings to life a creature that he put together from the parts of the dead body. Although Dr Frankenstein is frightened by his creation and gives up the plan halfway, the creature manages to educate itself and then seeks a punishment on his creator. The novel explores humanity’s desire for creation and the fear of change it brings. Animal Farm （Author: George Orwell） A group of farm animals fight against their master, Mr Jones, after they realize he is mistreating them and offering them nothing in return for their work. When they challenge the leadership, they are disciplined for speaking out. This classic isn’t about animal rights. It is a larger criticism （批判） of Soviet Communism. Orwell wrote it to protest against Stalinism in Russia. 11. Which book may interest one who is doing a project about black people in the US most? A. The Importance of Being Earnest. B. A Raisin in the Sun. C. Frankenstein. D. Animal Farm. 12. What kind of book is Frankenstein? A. A fairy tale. B. A romantic novel. C. A mystery story. D. A science fiction. 13. Why did Orwell write Animal Farm? A. To raise people’s awareness of animal rights. B. To record a historical event in a fun way. C. To criticize Stalinist government policies. D. To promote Soviet Communism. B If you are reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s. The oh-ohs. The 21st century. That would make you young, creative, and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking, too. Right? But what do other people think about your generation? Some adults worry that you’re more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the "face-down generation" because you use your phone so much. They wonder how you will deal with school, friends and family. Are today’s teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies （自拍） to become successful in real life - or "IRL", as you would say? Other adults worry that today's youth are spoilt （溺爱） and don't want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by "helicopter parents" who were always there to guide and help their children with a busy schedule filled with homework and after-school activities such as dancing, drawing，or sports. With parents who do everything for them, today's youth seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s. Does the face-down generation need a heads-up? Well, probably not. The fact is that many of today’s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They also seem to be willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to help their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who won the 2014 Noble Peace Prize for pushing girls’ rights to go to school. So if you're one of the oh-ohs, there’s no reason to be worried about the future. Things are looking up for the face-down generation. 14. Who is this passage written for? A. The teenager B. The teachers C. The parents D. The oh-ohs 15. What do helicopter parents always do? A. Help and direct their children. B. Do homework instead of children. C. Guide children to face challenges. D. Plan a busy schedule for children. 1o. How does the writer feel about the younger generation? A. anxious. B. confident. C. dissatisfied. D. helpless 17. What can we learn according to the passage? A. Parents should put down their phones. B. Young people should be better educated. C. The oh-ohs should be hopeful about the future. D. Face-down generation should raise their heads. C The first time I ate Sichuan hot pot was in Changchun in northeastern China. I had only been in China for a week when Rui, my new Chinese friend, asked me, "Have you ever had hot pot?" "No, what is it?" I answered. "It's good. You’ll like it. See you tonight at 7?" And so it was decided. The hot pot restaurant was popular in the city. We found a table at the far end of a room. Soon, a large hot pot arrived. The hot pot itself had two sides. On one side was a cloudy white broth. The broth on the other side was covered with bright red oil. "Is that red pepper oil?" J asked. "Yes," Rui answered. "You should try it. If you like spicy （辛辣的） food, you’ll really enjoy it." Rui picked up a thin slice of lamb with his clop sticks and then put it in the red broth. In seconds, it was cooked, and he put it on my small plate. "If it’s too spicy, you can use this other broth-it's not spicy at all because it doesn’t have any pepper's in it," Rui pointed to the cloudy white broth on the other side of the pot "No," said, "this is fine." But it was more than fine: It was spicy, mouth-numbing, and amazing. I ate and ate until the restaurant was almost closed. I just couldn't get enough of it. For hundreds of years, millions of Chinese people have felt the same way: They just can’t get enough hot pot. It has always been their favourite food. What makes Sichuan hot pet different from other hot pots is the use of huajiao. It is said that the spicy food helps people get through Sichuan's hot and wet weather. Nearly as famous as the Sichuan hot pot is the Beijing hot pot. The Beijing hot pot uses lamb and many of the same ingredients （配料） as the Sichuan loot pot, but has a lighter taste. The Northeast Chinese hot pot usually contains pork and pickled cabbage, while the Guangdong hot pot uses a chicken or a fish broth, and is known for its wide range of ingredients. In fact, while Jamb hot pot is quite popular, almost any kind of ingredient can be found in hot pot cooking. There are as many kinds of hot pots as there are cooks. In China, people like to joke that there is no problem that a hot pot can't solve. The fire from a hot pot can melt just about any icy disagreement and warm just about any heart. Over a hot pot, people can talk and share not just food, but friendship. While the food may soon be forgotten, these fiend ships stay with us forever. Even today, when I think of hot pot, my friend Rui's face immediately comes to mind, and I remember all the good times I spent with him. 18. What does the underlined word "it" in the passage mean? A. Expecting to try hot pot next week. B. Seeing an old friend in Changchun. C. Going out to eat hot pot at 7 that evening. D. Recommending a well-known restaurant. 19. What kind of pot did the writer try according to the passage? 20. What does "There are as many kinds of hot pots as there are cooks." probably mean? A. People can make hot pots as they want. B. Making hot pots is easy for most cooks. C. Hot pots come in different types in China. D. Each cook has different ways to cook hot pots. 21. What is the best title for this passage? A. Spicy Food Tastes Great B. Hot Pots Fix Everything C. Tastes Change, Friendships Remain D. Stomachs Satisfied, Hearts Warmed D When winter arrived, the porcupine（豪猪）looked for somewhere nice and warm to live. He ran into the woods, looking around for a place. First, be came to a fallen tree trunk. "This looks like a suitable place!" he said, spying a hole in its side. But when he poked his head（探头）in, he heard "You can't stay here. It's our home, and breakfast lunch and dinner!"said hundreds of tiny termites（白蚁）.The porcupine apologized and backed away. "Now where can I go?" he wondered. Then he found a space under a thick bush that seemed to be protected from the wind, so he tried crawling（爬）in there. "Hey!" hissed the lynx（猞猁）, showing her sharp paws. "This is my place, and don't you forget it!" The porcupine went away in a hurry-he didn't want any trouble. The poor porcupine was really getting worried, "I might freeze if I don't find somewhere to stay soon!"he said, his teeth chattering. A snake overheard the porcupine and felt sorry for him. She poked her head out of her hole and said. "Would you like to stay in here with me? My burrow（洞穴）is quite small, but I'm sure we can both fit!" The porcupine was ever so thankful! He pushed his way into the snake's narrow home. This is so nice!" he said."How kind of you to let me in!" However, when the snake tried to get to sleep. she found it impossible to get into a comfortable position. Twist and turn as she might, she was always getting hurt by the porcupine's spines （刺）... " Can you move over a bit?" she asked. The porcupine tried, but it didn't help! They both spent an uneasy night in the little burrow and hardly slept at all!"I really wanted to help the poor porcupine," the snake thought, "but I wish I'd never invited him in." The porcupine was feeling just as upset. When morning came, he cleared his throat and said. "I'm sorry that things are so uncomfortable, especially as you have been so kind. I think I have an idea, if you agree!" The snake was still painful and tired from her sleepless night, so she just nodded. With his paws, the porcupine began scratching（创）at the hole's walls. As the snake watched in wonder, the porcupine dug out an extra room that was just the right size for him. "There you are!" he said in a satisfied voice. "Now there is plenty of room for both of us!" The snake and the porcupine shared that burrow all winter. It was warmer with the two of them in it, and there was enough space for both animals to sleep comfortably. The snake enjoyed the stores the porcupine told and the porcupine was impressed by the snake's skills at finding food. Their unlikely friendship made winter less lonely for both of them. "I'm glad I let you in!" the snake hissed. "It's really nice to share my home!" 22. How many times had the porcupine tried before being invited by the snake? A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. D. Four times. 23. How did the snake’s feelings change? A. scared → helpless →curious B. interested→nervous→calm C. worried→thankful→pleased D. somy→uncomfortable→happy 24. Which sentence in the story shows the porcupine’s return for the snake’s kindness? A. He pushed his way into the snake s narrow home. B. He ran into the woods, looking around for a place. C The porcupine went away in a hurry-he didn’t want any trouble. D. With his paws, the porcupine began scratching at the hole s walls. 25. The snake and the porcupine can both stay safe and warm during winter. How is this like people and AI working together today according to the story? A. They compete with each other in daily lives. B. They share what they have to help each other. C. They learn from each other to solve problems. D. They collect information to make good decisions. 第三部分 信息还原（满分5分） The student syndrome （综合症） is a phenomenon where a large number of students put off doing things until right before the deadline. 26 Since it involves unnecessary delay, it usually leads to negative results for those who display it. They will feel stressed and overwhelmed, and the task seems to be never finished. To avoid the student syndrome, you should figure out what’s causing you to delay in the first place, and then use some techniques. 27 Break your tasks into small and manageable steps. Keep it in mind that if the project in question is large, then you generally shouldn't worry about figuring out all the steps to it from the very beginning. 28 Then find new steps as you make progress along the way. This helps you avoid feeling upset and getting stuck. 29 For example, if you have a single deadline for completing a large research paper, set add it u on al deadlines along the way for completing specific parts of it. These additional deadlines to be met will make the very large research paper more manageable and less frightening. ( Establish specific goals for yourself. Set intermediate （中间的） deadlines for yourself. They can help you take action in a timely manner. This phenomenon can be considered to be a form of delay. You should take this into account when scheduling your work. Instead, start by finding the first few steps that you need to take. You should change your environment to make it easier for yourself to get started. )Find your productivity cycles. People’s ability to complete certain tasks is different based on a great many factors such as the time of day. For example, it may be the case that you’re best able to concentrate on difficult tasks early in the morning, before you’ve started dealing with emails or minor administrative aspects of your job. 30 第二卷（共55分） 第四部分 词汇运用（共13小题:每小题1分,满分13分） 第一节 根据下列句子所给汉语注释或首字母,在标有题号的横线上,写出空缺处各单间的正确。每空限填一词。 31. Mary doesn't like physics. She （不常）asks questions in physics class. 32. The old man still lives by himself in his （九十）. 33. Linda is （使充满） the bottle with water. 34. In our city, there are two or three （社团） working hard to save birds. 35. .（比较）prices before buying is necessary. 36. In me morning, Duffy likes opening the windows w to breathe the fresh air. 37. Giving and receiving red packets is a serious act. Therefore, red packets are always p and received with both hands. 38. Don't be afraid of difficulties. Remember: kites rise highest a the wind, not with it. 第二节 请认真阅读下面短文,从方框中选择适当的单词或短语,在答题卡标有题号的横线上,填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 person recycle create he effort A 14-year-old middle school student from Zhengzhou, Henan Province, built his own telescope, using plastic pipes, parts of a drum set, and other materials. The student, named Ma Junhe, spent just 70 yuan 39 working Newtonian telescop（e surface with it. 牛顿望远镜）. He has even observed（观察）the moon's Ma dreamed of exploring the moon from a young age. After learning telescope construction during a physics practical class, he decided to build one 40 . But with limited pocket money, he could only afford to buy the lenses （镜片） online. And he used 41 materials for everything else. The telescope tube was made from a plastic pipe. The mount （支撑架）cane from parts of his 42 drum set. After he followed over a dozen failed attempts, his 43 paid off. 第五部分 短文填空（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分） 请认真阅读下面短文,在答题卡标有题号的横线上,填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形 式。（不限于填一个单词） In memory of the famous poet Li Qingzhao, the 1st International Qingzhao Poetry and Arts Festival will take place from June 20 to 27 in a 44 （new）built tourist attraction in Jinan. Shandong, which also includes the home of the poet. Li Qing zhao was a famous poet in China who 45 （live）during the Song Dynasty. Known for being beautiful and full of lively pictures, her 46 （work）mainly explore the meaning of life and love. During the festival, famous poets and artists from around the world will meet in the ancient city. A number of activities such as poetry com pc it ions and performances 47 （hold）. The festival will focus on poetry 48 a bridge to connect different art forms, including painting. music, theater, and film. There will also be chances for young artists 49 （develop）their interest in poetry and offer poetry awards for young poets and university students. In the competition, judges aim to find those who present 50 （create）ideas and artistic beauty. Poems that challenge traditions, explore new ideas and have a strong 51 （connect）to society will be valued. The festival is 52 important event that honors the art of poetry and improves cultural exchange. With poets arid artists from different countries celebrating this amazing art in Jinan, the festival wishes to show 53 poetry can bring different art forms and cultures together. 第六部分 阅读表达（共3小题:前2小题每题2分,第3小题3分） 阅读下面短文,回答短文后的问题。（前2题每题答案不超过10个词,第4题不限）。 ① Recently, an AI-generated （人工智能生成） video of sushi（寿司） became a hot topic over the night, attracting the attention of millions on the Internet. But what made this simple video so popular? ② At first, the video-looks like any other food video-a well-plated sushi that looks very satisfying to eat. But as the video goes on, the sushi starts to change. It becomes a living thing that looks scary, unpleasant and strange enough. It is exactly not food any more. It moves, creeps（爬行）, and even looks around, creating a sense of discomfort that grows the longer you watch. How unusual the art style is! ③ The video quickly got millions of views. Some were impressed by how real and creative the animation（动画）was and amazed that AI could make the sushi look alive. But for many, it was too much. While a few found it "interesting", most felt uncomfortable or scared. One person even shouted, "This is awful!" ④ This video shows what AI can do in art. It can create very realistic pictures and animations, turning what we imagine in mind into what we see on the screen. But it also makes us wonder: Is it okay for AI to create things that might scare people or make them mentally uncomfortable? 54. Why did the sushi video get widespread attention over the night? （不超过10个词） 55. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?（不超过10个词） 56. Is it necessary to stop AI creating videos? Why or why not?（不限词数） 第七部分 书面表达（共1题;满分25分） 57. 你校English Reading Club正在组织一次英文小说读书分享会,本周阅读内容为the Porcupine’s （豪猪）Story（阅读D篇）。请以When we give, we receive 为题,写一篇文章参与。内容包括: 1.你对这句话的理解; 2. 结合实际生活举例说明; 3. 你得到的启发。注意: 1.词数:100左右; 2. 照抄阅读语篇不得分; 3. 文中不得出现与考生相关的真实校名和姓名等信息。 Title: When we give, we receive 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$