浙江省宁波市镇海区蛟川书院2025-2026学年上学期九年级期中考试英语试卷

蛟川书院2025学年第一学期期中测试 初三英语试卷 (满分120分，考试时间100分钟) 卷I听力部分 第一部分听力（共三节，满分20分） 第一节听小对话回答问题（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）》 1.How's the weather now? A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Cloudy. 2.Where was the ring made? A.In China. B.In America C.In Thailand. 3.When did Mary get to the party? A.At7:20. B.At7:30 C.At7:50 Why did Lucy stay up late? A.To watch a soccer game. B.To study for a test C.To watch a movie 6.Whose dictionary is it? A.Lisa's. B.John's. C.Tom's 第二节听较长对话回答问题（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面一段较长的对话，回答第6至7两小题。 6.Why does the man need to go to the post office? A.To post a letter. B.To get some stamps. C.To visit a friend. 7.Where is the post office? A.It is in front of the library. B.It is beside the bank.C.It is behind the library. 听下面一段较长的对话，回答第8至10三小题。 8.What did Lucy use to look like? A.She used to be short. B.She used to have short hair. C.She used to wear glasses. 9.How does Tom lose weight? A.He eats more healthily. B.He exercises more. C.He sleeps more. 10.When will they play tennis together? A.This Saturday. B.This Friday. C.This Sunday. 第三节听短文回答问题（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 11.Who is the speaker? A.A parent B.A teacher. C.A student 12.How long will the sports meeting last? A.For 2 days. B.For 3 days. C.For 4 days 13.What volunteer work will they do this term? A.Visit the old people's home. B.Clean the city park. C.Visit the sick kids 14.Where will the party be held? A.In the school hall. B.On the playground. C.In the gym 15.How many events are there in November? A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. 初三英语试卷第1页（共8页） 第1页 卷Ⅱ笔试部分 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A If you've ever wondered how the pencil was invented,or how a steam engine worked at first,or when we started using flushing toilets,this book has all the answers.In simple language,Adam Hart-Davis tells the stories behind the great inventions like steam power toilets.clocks,and bikes.The The cover(封面)of book came out more than 200 vears ago,but it is still popular the book with young kids now. Reviews from the US @ Elizabeth Hall ★☆☆☆☆Great food for the curious mind It's a great book to have in libraries and school classrooms and to introduce students to the history of inventions.My students and I enjoy it a lot. © Gary the grandpa ☆☆★☆☆A really interesting book My 6-year-old granddaughter and 5-year-old grandson both love it.They are fascinated by the facts in the book and the clever way in which they are presented. Helen ☆☆女食☆Not exactly what I expected, It interests my 6-year-old son.But I have to say it does not include some important inventions like the computer. See more reviews. Click Here 16.What can we know from the passage? A.The book probably came out in 1826.x B.Elizabeth reads the book with her kius C.Gary has only two grandchildren. D.Helen's son is interested in the book. 17.Which is the cover of the book? .d9 Ellzabeth Hall Adam Harl-Davis Adam Hart-Davls Inventions Invention&Inventor Inventions Ellzabeth Ha Abs nat che A history o famous An infroductlon to lnventors invantions th Inventors and Inventions Chinese Invontlons An Introduction to the wor great inventors in history 初三英语试卷第2页（共8页） 第2页 18.Where can we find the passage? A.In an ad. B.In a science magazine. C.On the Internet D.In a textbook. B Everyone had a wish fish.The fish made wishes come true.As a wish fisher,Sakura could tell whose fish it was.It was her job to catch the fish and give it to its owner so they could make their wishes.Sakura was born a wish fisher,just like her mother,but she really wanted adventures. Sakura hoped that she'd find her own fish and wish for something exciting.One day,Sakura didn't catch a single fish.Where were all the wish fish?A week later,there were still no fish.Instead,she found a big ship.She climbed onto the ship and found a heavy net full of wish fish dragging behind the ship. "Why are you stealing other people's wish fish?"Sakura shouted to the boy on the ship. "I'm bored.I want to do something exciting.The wish fish can make my dream come true."He caught a fish and made a wish,"I wish to fly!" The fish sparkled and the ship turned into a dragon!Sakura fell and landed into the river below. Suddenly,she saw something shiny.A wish fish!A wish could fix everything.But who did it belong to?If she used somebody else's wish,she would be as bad as the boy.Sakura grabbed the wish fish and closed her eyes.A face slowly formed in her mind...her own face!If Sakura used her wish to fix things,she might never get another chance to wish for adventure.But she also knew there was only one right thing to do..Sakura smiled and made up her mind,“△_” The fish sparkled and the dragon disappeared.The boy fell down into the water.So were the wish fish.The boy looked at Sakura and understood his mistake.Together,they watched the wish fish swim freely in the river.At that moment,Sakura realized her job was the greatest adventure of all. "How about catching the wish fish with me?"Sakura said.From that day on,the boy often volunteered to help Sakura,finding more joy in helping others. 9.What is:Sakura's wish in"△_？ A.I wish it were my wishfish. .I wish to experionce some advertures. C.I wish to the boy sswishes. Dwish to throw the dragon into the river. 20.Why did the boy steal others'wish fish? A.Because he thought others'wish fish were better than his. B.Because it was exciting for him to catch wish fish in the river. C.Because he wanted to be a wish fisher too,just like Sakura. D.Because he wanted to use the fish to do something exciting. 21.What was Sakura like according to the story? A.Smart and selfless. B.Polite and hard-working. C.Careful and quiet. D.Friendly and shy. .22.What can we learn from the story? The boy did not have his own wish fish.B.Sakura was happy to be a wish fisher at last Sakura's father was also a wish fisher.The dragon and Sakura became friends. C Sept 27th is World Tourism Day.You might also be getting ready to take a trip with your family during the coming National Day holiday.Will it be a"special forces-style trip",a"laid-back tourism(摆烂式旅游)'，ora“healing retreat(疗愈之旅)？The choices seem never-.ending. But did you know that not long ago,.many Chinese people traveled by just following tour guides and taking photos?So why have so many new travel ways appeared in just a few years? There are many reasons.For one,young people don't like fixed plans anymore.They prefer to 初三英语试卷第3页（共8页） 第3页 explore less-visited places,Xinhua reported.Some even go to small towns for music festivals or comic shows,choosing personal interests over popular places. Many also start trips without any plans,enjoying surprises along the way.On Xiaohongshu, one person wrote,"Arriving in Datong,Shanxi,in an hour.Any suggestions for relaxed dining and activities?"A growing focus on feelings also plays a role,according to Peoples Daily."Just visiting" is not enough anymore.People want immersive experiences,like visiting local people's homes, joining in local activities or relaxing by a campfire. At the same time,businesses and local governments are also introducing different policies to attract tourists.Hainan Province said it would give tourists lower prices on transport, accommodation and more,CCTV News reported.Companies are also organizing factory visits, turning good and fast production lines into tech museums and places fun for families.The rise in the popularity of factory visits shows the growth of Chinese brands and smart production in China, Xinhua said. China's tourism market is still changing quickly.Will you be the one to start the next trend 流)？ 23.According to the passage,what was a common way for many Chinese people to travel not long ago? A.They preferred laid-back tourism styles. B.They started their trips without any plans C.They liked to explore less-visited places. D.They followed guides and took many photos. 24.What does the underlined word "immersive"probably mean? A.文化的 B.快速的 C.沉浸式的 D.昂贵的 25.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? ·A.①1②③④⑤/⑥B.①②/③④/⑤⑥XC.①1②/③④⑤⑥大D.①②1③④⑤/⑥ 6.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? The Story of World Tourism Day B.Why Young Chinese Like Guided Tours C.How China's Travel Styles Are Changing V.Travel Policies in Hainan Province D Apple came out with its iPhone 17 on September 9th.The"Cosmic Orange"color of the Pro model has caught people's attention.This color is different from more common ones like white and black. Colors are more than just visual effects.According to the American Marketing Association,bright colors can make a product seem better,even if the color doesn't actually change how the product works. Why is this?According to an article from the University of Leeds,when light enters our eyes,special cells at the back of our eyes react()to different colors and send signal( 号)to the brain.Most signals go to the visual cortex(视觉皮层)，where we see pictures..But some are sent to another part of the brain called the hypothalamus().This part controls things in our body,such as temperature and mood. So,this means colors can change how our bodies feel.For example,blue light can make our blood flow and heartbeat slow down.It can also lower our blood pressure and help us relax, according to the University of Derby in the UK.Orange,on the other hand,wakes up our senses,making it great for catching attention. However,no color has been shown to increase sales more than others,said researchers at the University of Southem California in the US.Still,successful brands often use colors to 初三英语试卷第4页（共8页） 第4页 create their images.For example,Coca-Cola uses red because it increases heart rate and improves appetite(食欲) 27.Why can colors change how we feel? They react to special cells in our eyes. B.They go directly to the brain's visual cortex. They make the brain produce more signals. D.They excite not just the visual cortex. 28.How does blue light influence people? A.It wakes up their senses. It increases heart rate C.It helps them relax. It makes them feel hungry. 29.Why does Coca-Cola use red as its brand color? A.To make people feel hot. B.To help people find it easily. C.To build a brand image. D.To control the whole market 30.What can we infer from the passage about color and sales? .A.Bright colors are the key to higher sales. B.No color is sure to increase sales most. C.Colors can change how products work. D.Blue should not be used for products 第二节任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分；满分10分） 阅读以下材料，请从方框中所给的AE选项中选出符合语篇内容的句子（有一个多余选 项)，将其序号填入31-34小题，并回答第35小题。 You might have your keys a second ago,and now they're just gone!Before you get upset, take a deep breath.31..In this article,we'll teach you how to find lost objects () With a little help from the experts,you may find those keys faster than you can say "lost". Double-check where the object usually is.If there's a place where you usually leave the missing object,start there.Maybe you forgot you put it back,or it's hidden under something in the near place.32 33 Sometimes,thinking about the last time you saw or used the object can help you.Consider everything you can remember-even something as silly as what you were eating or listening to could be helpful! Look in the place where you last saw or had the object.Follow your memory to where you last remember using or seeing the lost object.Sit or stand in your exact position when you saw or had it last,and look around.Continue going through the actions of your memory until you find the object. Ask for help from friends or family.34Reach out to a friend or family member in the same space as you and ask if they've seen the missing object. A It's possible that someone else saw you with this object before you lost it. B.Either way,it's worth taking a look. C.Losing things is a part of life,but finding them doesn't have to be so hard D A quick search through nearby spaces often does the trick. E Close your eyes and picture when you had the object last. 35.What do you usually do to find lost objects?(不超过l5个词) 初三英语试卷第5页（共8页） 第5页 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Long long time ago,a man called Tom got a book.It was about the secret of a special pebble (that could 36 anything into real gold.If people touched the special pebble,it would feel warm 37 other common pebbles were cold.The special pebble was lying among other ones on the beach.Because they looked the same,the special pebble was almost 38 to be found. After learning the secret,Tom was so 39 that he couldn't sleep at night.He 40 how rich he would become after finding the special pebble.Early the next morning,he went to the 41 with his garden fork and started working.He picked up each pebble carefully and felt it 42 his fingers.If it felt cold,he would throw it far into the sea.Though he 43 hundreds of pebbles every day,he never found the warm one.Still,he kept coming back to the beach and 44 the search day after day.Several years later,something amazing 45 happened.One evening,when Tom picked up a pebble,he felt it was warm!But because he had such a strong 46 of throwing one pebble after another without thinking,he threw this special one into the sea as usual.The moment the pebble left his hand,he 47 what he had done.He cried out and 48it,but it was too late-the warm pebble had sunk deep into the water.He stood there sadly,knowing he lost his only chance to become 49 In fact,good 50 may come in our life at any time.Try to hold them as soon as possible instead of missing them. 36.A.turn B.put C.take D.get B7.A.and B.while C.when D.because ·38.A.easy B.difficult C.impossible D.possible 39.A.excited B.worried C.surprised D.bored 40.A.asked B.believed C.understood D.imagined 41.A.garden B.beach C.woods D.field 42.A.by B.through C.with D.in 43.A.chose B.met C.saw D.checked 44.A.continued B.remained C.started D.took 、.45.A.sometimes B.even C.finally D.also 46.A.hobby B.way C.feeling D.habit 47.A.realized B.questioned C.wondered D.expected .48.A.reached for B.looked at C.thought about D.waited for 49.A.happy B.rich C.famous D.popular 50.A.luck B.time C.chances D.days 第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案 填写在答题纸的相应位置。 When talking about the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh,people often think of his famous paintings like Almond Blossom (1890).Now many of his great works 51.eep)in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Since it opened in 1973,nearly 57 million people 52. (visit)the museum.But 初三英语试卷第6页（共8页） 第6页 according to 4P News,the museum might have to close if the Dutch government doesn't give more money for repairs that are 53.(bad)needed.During the repairs,some parts of the museum would be closed.That means the rnuseum would earn 54. (little)money from selling tickets than before. In fact,ticket sales alone are not enough to pay for 55. .costs of running museums. They need help from the government 56.rich people.57.example,in the US, some government groups give money 58.protect)the artworks and daily work.Also, art lovers and even visitors may give money to support museums.Museums also earn money in other 59. (way).Many museums now have nice gift shops and cafes.Visitors can buy books,gifts,and things 60. the museum's logo.They can also enjoy food and drinks there. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分) 第一节词汇运用（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) A.根据短文内容，用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。 时 y garden aceident For years,a beautiful garden hid itself in a peaceful valley().One rainy afternoon,a young girl named Lily found it by She was amazed 62 what she saw Flowers in all colors came out everywhere in the garden.Under the green leaves of the trees, happy little birds and sang,filling the air with sweet music.The garden seemed to share 64 secret with her.From that day on,Lily visited it often and became the 65 gentle keeper.A sweet friendship grew between them. A.阅读下面短文，然后根据括号内所给汉语提示填空。（每空一词）。 Learning a new subject can be challenging.But using the right methods helps us 60 (with the difficulties better.To make real progress,a good student needs to understand a few key ideas. First,.it is important to be_67_(有耐心的).Learning is a step-by-step_68(过 )and no one can master eve-thing quickly.A good teacher often (建议) reviewing lessons regularly.It is()the habit that leads to success.When you practice,pay close attention to mistakes.Do not try to (避免)them,because mistakes are valuabre chances to learn. th2(using the language is also very important.Try to have simple 13()with friends.Don't worry too much about perfect grammar at the beginning.It is also helpful to find a study partner with you can practice regularly.However, some students()ask questions when they feel confused.Remember,asking for help is a smart way to improve. By following these methods and staying curious,you will surely see great improvement in your studies. 初三英语试卷第7页（共8页）】 第7页 第二节书面表达（共1小题，满分20分) 76.假如你是李华，最近收到英国笔友Jack的电子邮件。请阅读以下邮件，根据邮件给 Jack回复，可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear Li Hua, How's it going?We haven't written to each other for quite a while.I guess we've both changed in some ways.What are you like these days?And what is the biggest change for you? As for me,I've recently been learning more about Chinese culture and find it really interesting.I'd love to hear from you about one traditional art form-like Peking Opera, calligraphy(),or paper-cutting.Could you tell me a bit about what it's like,its history,and why you like it so much? Hope to hear from you soon! Yours, Jack 注意： ()短文必须包括邮件中的全部内容，可适当发挥。 (2)词数：100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jack, I'm glad to hear from you. I'm looking forward to your reply. Yours, LiHua 初三英语试卷第8页（共8页） 第8页