湖北省襄阳市樊城区第三十五中学2025-2026学年九年级上学期10月月考英语试题

九收上学飒茧塘各-吹情净估 一.完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） John used to have difficulties in school.He didn't pay attention in class.Even he was often absent from class.As a result,he couldn't catch up with others and 2 passed the exams.It made his teachers disappointed with his3 and his classmates didn't want to befriends with him. One day,a famous mentor(),who used to be a difficult student himself at high school just like John,4 John's story.He showed5 interest and decided to have a heart-to-heart talk with the young student.He believed that he could6John into a good student. The mentor met John and began the7 by asking him about his hobbies and interests.Then he shared his own story with John.He talked about the challenges he faced,the mistake she made,and the ways he used. The mentor's story touched John a lot and his words seemed t)8John realized what he used to do was9.He made a decision to change himself.From then on,he listened to his teachers 10 and took notes actively in class.After class,he finished his homework on time.Several months later,John made great 11. Now John keeps working hard.He has changed himself into a(n)12 student from a difficult one.People who 13 him in the past can't believe he has changed that much. John,'s story._i4_as an inspiration(鼓舞人心的事)to many people.It shows that no matter who you are,you have the power to change yourself.15you keep working hard,you can achieve your dream and become the person you want to be. （)h.A.larger B.better C.worse D.clearer （)2.A.seldom B.usually C.often D.always （3.A.introduction B.information C.performance D.expression （)4.A.got on B.learned about C.cut down D.gave up （)5.A.little B.less C.least D.great （)6.Atrm B.spread C.carry D.keep （7.A.test B.answer C.conversation D.story （)8.Aappear B.work C.rise D.add （)9.A.clear B.wrong C.typical D.magic （)ho.A.carefully B.suddenly C.especially D.recently （i1.A.trouble B.mess C.progress D.stress （J12.A.strong B.excellent Csilent D.healthy （)h3.A.interviewed B.treated C.discovered D.knew （)14.A.serves B.opens C.depends D.picks （)15 A.As far as B.As hard as C.As long as D.As well as 二阅读理解 (共15小题，每空2分，满分30分)】 A It's a hot time for Chinese language learning across the world,not only because of China's higher position in the world but also because of the increasing economic(and cultural connections between China and other countries.For example,the United Arab Emirates(UAE)(阿拉伯联合酋长国) plans to open Chinese language courses in 200 public primary and middle schools,so experienced Chinese teachers are needed.Other Chinese courses opened across the world show the increasing need for Chinese-speaking talent..Mandarin(普通话)became an elective(选修的)foreign language in Russia's college entrance exam. Following English,German,French,and Spanish,Mandarin has become the fifth elective test subject for the exam.Spain has more than 40,000 people learning Chinese.Last year about 8,000 people took the Chinese Proficiency Test(HSK)exam.The number of people who took the test was the biggest, according to Xinhua News Agency.In the US,learning Chinese has been thriving for many years and is now a popular cholce for American children,especially those who were born in good families.The children begin to learn Chinese at an early age because their parents believe that learning Chinese will help them build successful international careers() 16.Why is Chinese language learning so hot? A.Because many foreigners like China's culture. B.Because China has the highest position in the world. C.Because China helps a lot of countries to develop. D.Because China has more international influence around the world. 17.The following languages are elective test subjects in Russia EXCEPT(除…以外) A.French B.Spanish C.Japanese D.Mandarin 18.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word"thriving"is A兴盛B.衰落C.改变D.开办 19.What can we know about Chinese learning around the world? A.The UAE needs experienced English teachers. B.All American children learn Chinese from an early age. C.About one fifth of the Spanish learning Chinese took the HSK exam last year. D.The Mandarin exam must be taken before going to Russia's colleges. 20.The main idea of the passage is A.more people in the UAE begin to learn Chinese B.Chinese language learning is popular around the world C.some foreign countries want more Chinese teachers D.many American children are learning Chinese now B There's nothing quite like falling sound asleep after a full day of work.Like people animals need to rest after working hard.Some animals sleep in water.Others dig uoles under the ground.Some even sleep high in trees or under leaves.But they all find a way to rest. Some animals in the sea sleep in strange ways.Fish sleep with their eyes open.They seem to look ahead far into the sea while they rest.Sea otters (sometimes sleep in beds of the plants that grow in the sea.This keeps them from moving away.Parrot fish (blow something from their mouths when they are ready to sleep.Then a bubble (will be formed around them.The bubble protects them from harm while they sleep. Some animals sleep under the ground.Chipmunks()sleep curled up in a ball,Their beds are made of leaves and grass.In winter,they sleep for two weeks and wake up to eat the stored food.Then 2 they go back to sleep for anothe two weeks before waking up again.Some desert frogs dig underground holes during the hot,dry season.A frog may stay in its hole for months. High above the ground,monkeys find leafy places in trees each evening before they sleep.The tall trees help to keep monkeys safe during the night.Some insects even sleep under the leaf that will be their next meal.A bee may climb down into a flower to rest.When it climbs out the next morning,it is rested and ready for work. 21.How does the writer introduce animals'ways to rest in Paragraph 1? A.By explaining the reasons. B.By listing some numbers. C.C.By making a comparison,(比较，对照) D.D.By giving facts and examples. 22.According to the passage,we know chipmunks_ A.rest with theireyes open B.sleep curled up in a box Cdon't eat any food during the winter D.use leaves and grass to make their beds 23.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.The forest where monkeys sleep safely. B.The animals that sleep high above the ground. C.The reason why bees climb down into flowers. D.The ways that keep animals away from danger. 24.What is the structure of the passage?(=Paragraph 1,2=Paragraph 2,...) A①/@③④B①/②③④C①/②/③④D①②/③/④ 25.What's the writer's main purpose of writing the passage? A.To discuss where animals live B.To explain why animals move. C.To tell how animals rest. D.To learn what animals feed on c In the eyes of many foreigners,Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world.And western hosts sometimes look rude()in the eyes of Chinese guests.It is because the guest-host relationship in China is quite different from that in some western countries. In China,guests are almost like gods.Whenever I enter a Chinese friend's home,there is always fruit on the table for me,and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water.In the west,generally the guest is not a god.Acting according to the host's way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest. My wife's mother,a very kind Chinese lady,doesn't smoke.When I see some of her guests smoking in her house,as a non-smoker,I feel unhappy.Usually,I want to stop them directly,but I realize that in China,to be a good host,she must not let me do that. In most North American homes,if you are a guest,and the hosts are not smokers,you should not smoke in their house.At the very least,you should ask,"Is it OK if I smoke?"But don't be surprised if 3 they say,"No,you can't smoke."In my culture,if you smoke in their house,you are a bad guest,but if they don't allow you to smoke in their house,they are not rude hosts. In a word,no matter where you are,the best way to be a good guest is to adapt to()the habits of your hosts. 26.When a western guest visits a Chinese family,he often A.buys some fruit B.brings a cup of tea C.Smokes D.feels like a god 27.What will the writer probably say if a guest wants to smoke in his house? A.Let's smoke together B.Sorry,you can't smoke here. C.Smoking is a bad habit. D.It's OK if you smoke here. 28.Which of the following is right according to the passage? A.Guests should act according to the host's way of doing things in the west. B.When a guest smokes,my wife's mother feels unhappy. C.The hosts are rude if they don't allow you to smoke in their house. D.All over the world,guests are just like gods for the hosts. 29.What can be learned from the passage?. A.A friend in need is a friend indeed. B.Where there is a will,there is a way. C.When in Rome,do as the Romans do. D.Actions-speak louder than words. 30.What is the best title of the passage? A.The Best Hosts B.The Best Guests C.Different Cultures in Different Countries D.Different Guest-host Relationships in Different Cultures 三阅读还原（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）】 Why not find a new friend in 2025-yourself!Being treated with kindness,respect and love are things you would expect from a good friendship and you shouldn't h ive to go far to find them.31 What does self-love mean?32.Imagine your best friend is worried or upset,then think about how you'd support them and try to make them feel better.Speak to yourself with kindness.Be as kind to yourself as you are to others. 33?Because learning to love who you are improves your self-respect.The mental health charity Young Minds says this makes you believe in yourself and feel that you deserve ()having good things such as kind friends and fun experiences. 34?Start to be kind,especially if you make a mistake.Instead of being angry,tell yourself that everyone gets things wrong sometimes.Try not to compare yourself to others. 35Write down your strengths and ask your family and friends for their thoughts.This will help you seethe positives in your life. A.Why does it matter B.How to better yourself C.Focus on(专注)yourself instead D. Self-love can help schoolwork E.Start by being your own friend F.It means taking really good care of your body and mind 四短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)】 tradition express painting stay hold friend word high good write In ancient China,when people were separating,they would pick a willow twig (and give it to the person who was leaving.This was to36 their wishes for him or her to stay.In Chinese,the 37 for"willow"is pronounced the same as the word for"stay". Many Chinese poets(诗人)liked_38 about willows in their works.One of the 39 _poems is A Farewell Song(《送元二使安西》)by Wang Wei,It reads., No dust is raised on the road wet with morning rain; The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green. I invite you to drink a cup of wine again; West of the Sunny Pass no more40 will be seen. Nowadays,willow twigs can also be seen in modern art.There was an amazing performance about willow twigs,365 people 41 willow twigs in their hands on the green stage.At the same time,a 42 of weeping willows (appeared on the LED screen.The setting of 365 people stood for 365 days,and the color green meant the return of spring.The performance was praised 43 by the audience ()."I was deeply attracted by 44 Chinese culture,"one of them said. In short,giving a willow twig to a person is not saying goodbye but asking him or her to 45 .This is the beauty of Chinese culture. 五.任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) Dreams may make you smart.This was discovered by scientists who do research on dreams. What is a dream exactly?Scientists explain that during sleep time your brain reviews your experiences in the day.It tries to connect your new experiences with the old memories.As your brain connects things,it turns them into a story,and then you ge'a dream. Dreams may help you deal with worries and fears.What has happened during the day maybe painful.While you are sleeping,however,the brain will replay the painful memories in a safe dream space.There the bad memories become less painful.And you will feel better after waking up. 5 Dreams also seem to be able to help you learn.This idea is supported by a study.So scientists advise you not to stay up all night studying,especially when an exam is coming.They say a sweet dream might help you get higher marks. Dreams may make you more creative,too.It was reported that a famous songwriter came up wth his best song in a dream,and wrote it down as soon as he woke up.However,dreams alone car't bring about creativity (In fact,the songwriter spent a lot of time thinking about the song before the dream.In a word,hard work matters more for creativity,though dreams also have a role to play. 46.You get awhen your brain connects things and turns them into a story.( 47.The brain replays the painful memories in. （不超过5词) 48&49.Fill in the blanks according to the passage. Dreams Benefits Examples Helping deal with worries and fears People will feel better after waking up 48. Helping people learn (不超过10个词) A famous songwriter came up with his best 49 (不超过5个词) song in a dream. 50.What's your understanding of"dreams alone can't bring about creativity"?Use your own words. (结合自身情况，不超过20个词) 六.书面表达（满分15分) 初中生活已有两年多，班上的同学都成长了许多。本周学校英语角的话题是：How I have changed 请根据以下要点提示介绍自已在成长过程中的蜕变。字数在90词左右。 要点提示：1简述自身的变化（可从性格，外貌，·········） 2.最重要的一次改变以及它是如何发生的。 3.谈谈此次改变对自己的影响以及自身感受。 6