江苏省宿迁市钟吾初级中学2025-2026学年上学期九年级期中考试英语试卷

宿迁市钟吾初级中学2025-2026学年上学期九年级期中考试英语试卷 一、单项选择 1. You will not find ____ until you walk into the Ancestral Home of Xiang Wang. A. unusual anything B. anything unusual C. something unusual D. unusual something 2. —Do you know ____ Zhang Jian ____ Fan Changjiang were born in Jiangsu? —Yes. They made great contributions to China and their hometown, Jiangsu. A. either；or B. not only；but also C. neither；nor D. both；and 3. Linda is very ____ . She often makes a list of all the homework she has so she won’t forget anything. A. curious B. organized C. impatient D. calm 4. Mr Wu encouraged his students ____ wonderful scenes with cameras during the art festival. A. recorded B. to record C. recording D. record 5. A grand military parade was held at Tian’anmen Square on Sept 3, 2025. It is known ____ remembering the heroes and ____ a symbol of world peace. A. for；as B. as；for C. for；for D. as；as 6. The ballet Dream of the Red Chamber at the 14t China Art Festival on Oct 23, 2025, was covered ____ . A. alive B. live C. lively D. living 7. —Before the math exam, I often ____ all the key rules and exercises to make sure I don’t forget them. —That’s a smart way to review! A. stay up B. work out C. make up D. go over 8. —The sculpture Wu Wei puts efforts into ____ highly of by the art community. —He is so talented! A. thinking B. has thought C. is thought D. are thought 9. Which of the following sentences includes an object clause? A. It began to rain as soon as I left the house. B. Julie doubts whether it is worth spending so much time on homework. C. You won’t realize your dream unless you try your best. D. As Tan Dun likes the sounds of nature, he uses them a lot in his music. 10. —I think shadow puppetry are very interesting. I even watched a traditional one last week. — ____ . It’s not just fun, but also a great way to learn about old stories. A. Never mind B. I’m afraid not C. I don’t think so D. I can’t agree more 二、完形填空 I’ve been to some cool museums during my trips. Each of them has opened up windows for me to understand history and knowledge in different ways. When I was a child, I did not understand the __11__ of visiting a museum. In the museum, I only ran from one thing to the next and never asked why it was there. But that changed when I __12__ . I started to understand that every pot, cloth or tool has a reason to be there. A few years ago, a trip really changed my mind. I thought the __13__ would be boring at first, but in fact the museum was full of surprises. __14__ I entered the museum, the bright treasures on show interested me at once. They were very nice to see. I __15__ the hall about village life most. A whole old farm village has been rebuilt: clay pots, a wooden well and even a tiny field. It looked very __16__ for people like me living in modern cities. All the things in the museum have a history behind them and the __17__ stories may or may not be known. So people keep asking questions and talking about them. The journey to the museum was a very great __18__ and it actually gave me a whole picture of the history of the city. Every time we go into a museum, we are often told, “Don’t talk loudly!” “Don’t touch this!” “Don’t touch that!” A special museum — the Please Touch Museum is __19__ the opposite. Here we are allowed to __20__ everything. I visited it first one year ago. I couldn’t __21__ to go there when Mum told us its name. She told us that we could climb, jump and touch everything in the museum. This place is more like a playground __22__ a quiet museum. It gives kids the chance to learn __23__ playing. I didn’t want to stop playing there __24__ my mum reminded me that it was time to leave. My favourite places in the museum were the large water table and the little supermarket. I had a lot of fun and I did not __25__ I was learning, but actually I was. The only problem is this place gets crowded very quickly on weekends, so you need to get there early 11. A. value B. rule C. answer D. cost 12. A. hung up B. woke up C. picked up D. grew up 13. A. lesson B. story C. visit D. game 14. A. As soon as B. Since C. Until D. Unless 15. A. made B. shared C. enjoyed D. changed 16. A. boring B. fresh C. warm D. easy 17. A. funny B. strange C. famous D. true 18. A. volunteer B. communication C. experience D. problem 19. A. also B. just C. even D. still 20. A. touch B. notice C. show D. keep 21. A. rush B. understand C. wait D. plan 22. A. thanks to B. rather than C. along with D. because of 23. A. without B. except C. behind D. through 24. A. since B. if C. until D. after 25. A. guess B. realize C. imagine D. forget 三、阅读理解 A There are always worries along the journey of growth; What matters is to learn how to solve them. Let’s see how Andy asks David, a youth worker, for help, and what advice he gives. Dear David, I’m new to the school, and I don’t see any familiar faces. I’m not good at building relationships. When I see others playing or studying together, I always feel lost — It even feels like the whole class has left me out. What should I do? Andy Hi Andy, I understand how you feel. I also found it hard to make friends at school and spent much of my school life feeling lonely. This was often because I was very shy and a little scared to talk to people. But over time, things got better. Sometimes, you may need to make the first move. Start small by smiling and saying hello to your classmates. Join clubs or activities that interest you. This is a great way to meet people who share your hobbies. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for help with schoolwork; it’s a natural way to start a conversation. Remember, many people feel the same way you do, even if you don’t show it. Be patient with yourself. Building friendships takes time, and it’s OK to feel nervous. Keep being open and friendly, and you’ll soon find your place. You’re not alone in this — things will get better. David 1. Why does Andy feel lost at school? A. He is not interested in his schoolwork. B. He can’t find familiar faces and is not good at building relationships. C. He doesn’t like playing or studying with his classmates. D. He has been left out by the whole class on purpose. 2. What advice does David give to Andy about making friends? ①Start by smiling and saying hello to classmates. ②Join clubs or activities that interest him. ③ Avoid asking questions or asking for help with schoolwork. ④ Be open and friendly. A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ②③④ D. ①③④ 3. What can we learn from David’s letter? A. Making friends can be easy. B. Only Andy feels lonely at school. C. Being patient and open is important. D. David never felt lonely at school. B Paper making is widely known as one of the four great inventions of ancient Chinese civilization. Among different kinds of papers, Xuan paper, also known as rice paper, holds an important place. Many ancient documents and artworks might not have existed till today if not for the paper. has always been valued by every Chinese generation as a source of pride since it is not only a necessary part of Chinese culture, but also a witness (见证) to Chinese history for thousands of years. Xuan paper, as one of the most important carries of Chinese culture, has been given the name “King of All Paper”, because a large number of great works by ancient Chinese calligraphers (书法家) and painters were drawn on Xuan paper. “Five Oxen” by the painter Han Huang is the oldest Chinese painting on Xuan paper. The art piece, passed down by several emperors and officials in ancient China, is more than 1,200 years old. According to the National Library of China, there are about 30 million ancient paper books in the library, and most of them were made of Xuan paper. So why did Xuan paper become such a favourite of writers and artists? The answer might lie in its origin (起源). An often-told story about the origin of Xuan paper says that Kong Dan, a paper-making worker during the Eastern Han Dynasty, searched for a kind of paper that would not discover or grow model (发霉) to keep the picture of his teacher Cai Lun, the inventor of paper making, and eventually created Xuan paper. With a smooth surface, pure texture and high tennis (拉力的) strength, Xuan paper can be kept for a long time. If it is preserved well, its longevity can reach more than 2,000 years while ink and color on it remain fresh and bright. The paper, therefore, is named “Paper of Ages”. 1. What does the underlined word “existed” mean in the passage? A. Had a long way to go. B. Got what it wanted. C. Continued to be present. D. Become impossible to see. 2. Xuan paper is called “King of All Paper” because ____ . A. it has a history of over 1,200 years B. it was named by emperors C. it was preferred by calligraphers and painters D. it can’t grow mold easily 3. What’s Paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The origin of Xuan paper. B. The picture of Cai Lun. C. The story of Kong Dan. D. The inventor of paper. 4. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Paintings on Xuan paper B. Xuan paper C. Chinese culture D. Paper making C Chen Ning Yang, one of the greatest physicists and a Nobel Prize winner, passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. He has devoted all his lifetime to science and education. Born in 1922, he spent his childhood near Tsinghua University where his father worked as a math professor. Yang was an excellent student who loved learning about the natural world. He studied physics at Southwest Associated University, where he met many brilliant teachers and students. After he graduated in 1942, be went on to study at Tsingbua University and earned a master’s degree there. In 1945, he moved to the United States to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Chicago. There, he was deeply influenced by Enrico Fermi, a well-known physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938. Later, he joined the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and became a professor there in 1955. The biggest moment in his career came in 1957. That year, he and his colleague Tsung-Dao Lee won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on “parity laws”. They became the first Chinese-born physics Nobel winners. Besides, Yang is also famous for developing the Yang-Mills theory with American physicist Robert Mills. Despite living abroad for many years, Yang never forgot his homeland. He returned to China in 1971. In 1986, he became a professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he donated many of his awards and research materials, including his Nobel Prize medal. From 1999, he taught at Tsinghua University as a professor to snare his wisdom and experience to encourage the next generation of researchers. Though Yang is gone, his life story — a mix of curiosity, perseverance, and dedication — continues to encourage anyone who dreams of pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. 1. When did Chen Ning Yang win the Nobel Prize in Physics? A. In 1938. B. In 1957. C. In 1986. D. In 2015. 2. Which of the following is TRUE about Yang? A. He became the first Chinese-born scientist to win a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938. B. He was influenced by Enrico Fermi when working at the Institute for Advanced Study. C. He studied at Tsinghua University both for his master’s degree and later as a professor. D. He donated his Nobel Prize medal to The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1999. 3. What do we learn from the last paragraph? A. Yang’s death made people stop following his life story. B. Yang’s life story still encourages people who want to explore new knowledge. C. Yang’s qualities like curiosity helped him push knowledge boundaries. D. People dream of pushing the boundaries of knowledge. 4. Which of the following best describes Chen Ning Yang? A. Talented and devoted to science and education. B. Uninterested in Western science and culture. C. Only caring about research, not about teaching. D. Never sharing his knowledge with young scientists. D Once upon a time, a mouse, a bird, and a sausage set up house together. The bird’s duty was to fly into the wood for fuel every day; the mouse got the water, and the sausage saw to the cooking. One day, the bird met a fellow bird. He talked about his excellent household arrangements. But the fellow bird laughed at him for being a fool — he did all the band work, while the other two stayed at home. He said, “After the mouse made the fire and carried the water, she could rest until it was time to set the table. The sausage had only to stay by the pot watching the food cook and added some salt at mealtime.” The bird brought his wood home, saying nothing. Next morning, influenced by the fellow bird, the bird refused to bring in the wood, telling the others that he had been a fool and it was time to change their work. The mouse and the sausage begged, but it was of no use. And now what happened? The sausage started in search of wood, the bird made the fire and carried water, and the mouse prepared the pot, and then these two waited till the sausage returned with the fuel for the following day. But the sausage remained so long away, that they became worried, and the bird flew out to find him. However, when he flew just a short distance, he came across a dog who met the sausage and ate him. Then the bird picked up the wood and flew sadly home, and told the mouse what happened. They were both unhappy, but agreed to make the best of things and stay together. So now the bird set the table, while the mouse prepared the food. When cooking time came, the mouse jumped into the pot; but before reaching the middle, her skin and hair were burnt, and she died. When the bird came in, he could nowhere see the mouse. In a hurry, he threw the wood here and there. Then some of the wood caught fire and began to blaze. The bird went to get some water, but his pail fell into the well, carrying him with it. He was unable to save himself and was drowned. —Adapted from Grimms’ Fairy Tales 1. What was the bird’s duty in the beginning? A. To fly into the wood for fuel. B. To get water for daily use. C. To take charge of cooking meals. D. To clean the house and set the table. 2. Why did the bird decide to change their work arrangement? A. Because the work was too hard for all of them. B. Because he thought he did more hard work than the other two. C. Because the mouse and the sausage asked him to change. D. Because they had no enough food and needed to find a new way. 3. Which of the following shows the correct order of the events? ①The bird met another bird and was influenced by his words. ②The sausage was eaten by a dog while looking for wood. ③The mouse jumped into the pot and died when trying to cook. ④The mouse and the sausage begged, but it was useless. ⑤The bird fell into the well and drowned while getting water. A. ④→②→①→③→⑤ B. ①→②→④→③→⑤ C. ④→①→②→③→⑤ D. ①→④→②→③→⑤ 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. The bird’s desire for an easier life led to their deaths. B. The other bird was kind to warn the bird about his hard work. C. The mouse and the sausage were lazy and refused to do hard work. D. The dog ate the sausage because he stole his food. 四、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 Everyone has a different idea of what happiness is, but most of us want to be happier. So, what can we learn from looking at the habits of happy people? __1__________ Get enough sleep. If you want to feel good about life, try to sleep for eight hours a night. Getting enough sleep can greatly influence your mood. __2__________ You don’t feed to run for 20 km every day, but doing some exercise will help you feel happy. You can choose to go for a short walk every day. You will feel very different. Focus on the moment. Try to enjoy the small things in life, for example, a beautiful flower or a warm smile. __3__________ What’s happening right now really matters. Be interested. __4__________ When people become curious, they want to learn new things. Then they will have a feeling of happiness. Smile. Smile more even when you’re feeling sad. When people share their big smiling photos of themselves on blogs, they actually feel happier. __5__________ A. Love what you do and try to learn something new. B. Do some exercise. C. Watch movies every weekend. D. Let go of worries and just enjoy the moment. E. Here are five things that can make you happy. F. Drink plenty of water daily. G. These photos make them think of happy times. 五、根据句意及所给中文提示、首字母与英文解释，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词。 1. Many traffic accidents happen because of drivers’ _____________ (粗心) such as running red lights or using phones. 2. Teenagers should learn to make responsible _____________ (决定) instead of depending on their parents for everything. 3. Some students have difficulty in _____________ (发音) English words like “height” and “weight” correctly. 4. Silent Honor is a popular drama series recently _____________ (导演) by Yang Yazhou. 5. James keeps practicing spoken English every day s_____________ because he wants to get a high score in the final exam. 6. Online shopping is popular, t_____________ it’s hard to check the product quality face to face. 7. With AI helping in daily life, students can easily _____________ (form a picture in your mind of someone or something) fun and useful ways to learn English. 8. Reducing plastic use has become a _____________ (not special) practice among students as environmental protection gains more attentions. 六、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 There are different forms of art, and each form __1__________ (have) its own beauty. Tom is interested in watching __2__________ (opera) in his spare time. He thinks __3__________ good classical opera can touch people’s hearts deeply. If there is an opera performance such as Sizhou Opera and Huaihai Opera, he __4__________ (invite) his friends __5__________ (watch) it with him. Lily once met Master Wang, a famous Huishan clay sculpture craftsman, at a folk art fair. Master Wang created __6__________ (amaze) works with simple tools, and his pieces about daily life were deeply inspiring. Since then, Lily __7__________ (show) an interest in clay sculpture. She hopes one day she can learn from him and create a sculpture __8__________ his. Sophia’s favourite is literature. She was deeply influenced by Yu Qiuyu, a famous Chinese writer. She often spends the whole day writing articles about natural beauty. After a long day of writing, she always finds __9__________ (he) full of joy. All her teachers and classmates say her articles are worth __10__________ (read) for their warm feelings and lively details. 七、阅读与表达。 Laughter is a common language for humans to connect with each other. Even as babies, we laugh when our parents make funny faces, and then learn to make others laugh as we grow up. But is laughter only for humans? Scientists have studied behaviors in animals and found that animals sometimes do things that are funny. Have you ever seen a dog let people come close to its toy, and then playfully run away with it? Scientists see this as the dog’s way of playing a joke. They also notice dogs play with each other by walking slowly towards each other and then quickly running away. They believe dogs just want to have fun, and maybe feel less stressed in that way. In a study, researchers studied the behaviors of four kinds of apes (猿类). They saw young apes move quietly behind an adult one and surprise it. Then the young apes waited to see the adult’s reaction. This is similar to how human kids play. So, a sense of humor may have appeared early in our evolution (进化). What about the sound of laughter? Dogs sometimes make a funny noise that sounds like laughter. Dolphins make happy sounds when they’re playing. Even mice can make similar sounds. But does this mean animals are really laughing or that they have a sense of humor? Are they just trying to get attention? “In humans, humor can help break the ice, make us feel more comfortable with each other, and make our friendships stronger,” one of the researchers said. “We don’t know if it’s the same in apes or other animals, but it’s possible.” 1. Do scientists think a dog’s behavior of letting people get close to its toy and then playfully running away is a joke? ___________________________________________________________ 2. What do young apes wait to see after surprising an adult ape? ___________________________________________________________ 3. Do you think humor plays an important role in humans’ relationships? Why or why not? ___________________________________________________________ 八、书面表达 爱因斯坦曾说：“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”在我们身边就有这样一位同学——他以智慧为帆、担当为桨，在成长的“征程”中不断探索、诠释优秀。假如你是Amy，请你根据以下提示，给吴老师写一封英语推荐信，推荐这位学生担任学生会主席一职。 姓名 Tom 个人品质 ●勤奋好学，敢于挑战； ●有创造力；得过几次摄影比赛奖； ●充满爱心，乐于助人……（举一例说明）； 兴趣爱好 喜欢红色，因为……（举一例说明）； 喜欢听音乐、观看纪录片，因为……（举一例说明）； 理想抱负 梦想成为…… 1. 词数：90词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 2. 句子结构准确，要点齐全，内容合理，篇章结构连贯。 3. 文中不得出现真实的地名、校名、人名等信息。 Dear Mr Wu, I’m writing to recommend Tom as the chairperson of the Students’ Union. He has many strong qualities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Amy 第 1 页 共 12 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 宿迁市钟吾初级中学2025-2026学年上学期九年级期中考试英语试卷 一、单项选择 1. You will not find ____ until you walk into the Ancestral Home of Xiang Wang. A. unusual anything B. anything unusual C. something unusual D. unusual something 2. —Do you know ____ Zhang Jian ____ Fan Changjiang were born in Jiangsu? —Yes. They made great contributions to China and their hometown, Jiangsu. A. either；or B. not only；but also C. neither；nor D. both；and 3. Linda is very ____ . She often makes a list of all the homework she has so she won’t forget anything. A. curious B. organized C. impatient D. calm 4. Mr Wu encouraged his students ____ wonderful scenes with cameras during the art festival. A. recorded B. to record C. recording D. record 5. A grand military parade was held at Tian’anmen Square on Sept 3, 2025. It is known ____ remembering the heroes and ____ a symbol of world peace. A. for；as B. as；for C. for；for D. as；as 6. The ballet Dream of the Red Chamber at the 14t China Art Festival on Oct 23, 2025, was covered ____ . A. alive B. live C. lively D. living 7. —Before the math exam, I often ____ all the key rules and exercises to make sure I don’t forget them. —That’s a smart way to review! A. stay up B. work out C. make up D. go over 8. —The sculpture Wu Wei puts efforts into ____ highly of by the art community. —He is so talented! A. thinking B. has thought C. is thought D. are thought 9. Which of the following sentences includes an object clause? A. It began to rain as soon as I left the house. B. Julie doubts whether it is worth spending so much time on homework. C. You won’t realize your dream unless you try your best. D. As Tan Dun likes the sounds of nature, he uses them a lot in his music. 10. —I think shadow puppetry are very interesting. I even watched a traditional one last week. — ____ . It’s not just fun, but also a great way to learn about old stories. A. Never mind B. I’m afraid not C. I don’t think so D. I can’t agree more 【答案】BDBBA BDCBD 二、完形填空 I’ve been to some cool museums during my trips. Each of them has opened up windows for me to understand history and knowledge in different ways. When I was a child, I did not understand the __11__ of visiting a museum. In the museum, I only ran from one thing to the next and never asked why it was there. But that changed when I __12__ . I started to understand that every pot, cloth or tool has a reason to be there. A few years ago, a trip really changed my mind. I thought the __13__ would be boring at first, but in fact the museum was full of surprises. __14__ I entered the museum, the bright treasures on show interested me at once. They were very nice to see. I __15__ the hall about village life most. A whole old farm village has been rebuilt: clay pots, a wooden well and even a tiny field. It looked very __16__ for people like me living in modern cities. All the things in the museum have a history behind them and the __17__ stories may or may not be known. So people keep asking questions and talking about them. The journey to the museum was a very great __18__ and it actually gave me a whole picture of the history of the city. Every time we go into a museum, we are often told, “Don’t talk loudly!” “Don’t touch this!” “Don’t touch that!” A special museum — the Please Touch Museum is __19__ the opposite. Here we are allowed to __20__ everything. I visited it first one year ago. I couldn’t __21__ to go there when Mum told us its name. She told us that we could climb, jump and touch everything in the museum. This place is more like a playground __22__ a quiet museum. It gives kids the chance to learn __23__ playing. I didn’t want to stop playing there __24__ my mum reminded me that it was time to leave. My favourite places in the museum were the large water table and the little supermarket. I had a lot of fun and I did not __25__ I was learning, but actually I was. The only problem is this place gets crowded very quickly on weekends, so you need to get there early 11. A. value B. rule C. answer D. cost 12. A. hung up B. woke up C. picked up D. grew up 13. A. lesson B. story C. visit D. game 14. A. As soon as B. Since C. Until D. Unless 15. A. made B. shared C. enjoyed D. changed 16. A. boring B. fresh C. warm D. easy 17. A. funny B. strange C. famous D. true 18. A. volunteer B. communication C. experience D. problem 19. A. also B. just C. even D. still 20. A. touch B. notice C. show D. keep 21. A. rush B. understand C. wait D. plan 22. A. thanks to B. rather than C. along with D. because of 23. A. without B. except C. behind D. through 24. A. since B. if C. until D. after 25. A. guess B. realize C. imagine D. forget 【答案】ADCAC BCCBA CBACB 【解析】本文通过作者参观传统博物馆和“请触摸博物馆”的不同经历，展现了对博物馆认知的转变。从童年时的不理解到长大后领悟历史文物的价值，再到体验式博物馆中“玩中学”的乐趣，体现了博物馆教育的多元形式。 11. 考察名词。根据下文“In the museum, I only ran from one thing to the next and never asked why it was there.（在博物馆里，我只是从一件东西跑到另一件东西，从不问它为什么在那里。）”可知，作者并不知道参观博物馆的价值。结合选项，A. value价值；B. rule规则；C. answer回答；D. cost花费。因此答案为A。 12. 考察动词词组。根据上文“When I was a child, I did not understand the value of visiting a museum.（当我还是个孩子的时候，我不理解参观博物馆的价值。）”可知，当我长大的时候，一切都改变了。结合选项，A. hung up挂断，悬挂；B. woke up醒来；C. picked up捡起；D. grew up长大。因此答案为D。 13. 考察名词。根据上文“A few years ago, a trip really changed my mind.（几年前，一次旅行真的改变了我的想法。）”可知，作者认为参观博物馆是无聊的。结合选项，A. lesson课；B. story故事；C. visit参观；D. game游戏。因此答案为C。 14. 考察连词。根据下文“the bright treasures on show interested me at once（展出的珍宝立刻引起了我的兴趣）”可知，作者一进入博物馆，那些明亮的宝物立刻引起了作者的兴趣。结合选项，A. As soon as一……就……；B. Since自从；C. Until直到；D. Unless除非。因此答案为A。 15. 考察动词。根据上文“A whole old farm village has been rebuilt; clay pots, a wooden well and even a tiny field.（一个古老的农场村庄已经重建；陶罐，一个木井，甚至一小块田地。）”可知，作者最喜欢大厅里关于村庄生活的展览。结合选项，A. made制作；B. shared分享；C. enjoyed喜爱；D. changed改变。因此答案为C。 16. 考察形容词。句意：对于像我这样生活在现代城市的人来说，它看起来很新鲜。A. boring无聊；B. fresh新鲜；C. warm温暖；D. easy简单的。根据下文“for people like me living in modern cities（对于像我这样生活在现代城市里的人来说）”可知，答案为B。 17. 考察形容词。句意：博物馆里的所有物品背后都有其历史，而真实的故事或许为人所知，或许仍是个谜。A. funny有趣的；B. strange奇怪的；C. famous著名的；D. true真实的。根据下文“So people keep asking questions and talking about them.（所以人们不断地问问题，谈论他们。）”可知，答案为C。 18. 考察名词。句意：参观博物馆是一次非常棒的经历，它让我对这座城市的历史有了全面的了解。A. volunteer志愿者；B. communication交流；C. experience经历；D. problem问题。根据“The journey to the museum was a very great __18__”可推出这次博物馆之旅是一次很棒的经历，故选C。 19. 考察形容词。句意：一个特殊的博物馆——请触摸博物馆正好相反。A. also也；B. just正好；C. even甚至；D. still仍然。根据“Every time we go into a museum, we are often told, “Don’t talk loudly!” “Don’t touch this!” “Don’t touch that!”（每次我们进入博物馆，我们经常被告知，‘不要大声说话！’‘别碰这个！’‘别碰那个！’）”可知“请触摸博物馆”与之正好相反。故选B。 20. 考察动词。根据下文“I loved this place（我喜欢这个地方）”可知，作者被允许触摸一切，所以作者喜欢这个地方。结合选项，A. touch触摸；B. notice注意；C. show展示；D. keep保持。故选A。 21. 考察动词。根据下文“She told us that we could climb, jump and touch everything in the museum.（她告诉我们，我们可以在博物馆里爬、跳、触摸一切。）”可知，作者听到博物馆的名字就迫不及待地想去。结合选项，A. rush匆忙；B. understand理解；C. wait 等待；D. plan计划。故选C。 22. 句意：这个地方与其说是安静的博物馆，不如说是一个操场。A. thanks to多亏；B. rather than而不是；C. along with连同；D. because of由于。根据“This place is more like a playground __22__ a quiet museum.”可推出是更像一个操场而不是一个安静的博物馆，用rather than符合语境。故选B。 23. 考察介词。根据上文“This place is more like a playground than a quiet museum.（这个地方更像一个操场而不是一个安静的博物馆。）”可知，孩子们通过玩来学习。结合选项，A. without没有；B. except除了；C. behind 在……后面；D. through通过。故选A。 24. 考察连词。根据上文“I loved this place（我喜欢这个地方）”可知，作者喜欢这个地方以至于作者要离开的时候，妈妈得拉着作者的胳膊把他从博物馆里拉出来。结合选项，A. since由于；B. if如果；C. until直到；D. after在……之后。故选C。 25. 考察动词。根据上文“I had a lot of fun（我玩得很开心）”可知，作者玩得很开心以至于没有意识到自己在学习。结合选项，A. guess猜测；B. realize意识到；C. imagine想象；D. forget忘记。故选B。 三、阅读理解 A There are always worries along the journey of growth; What matters is to learn how to solve them. Let’s see how Andy asks David, a youth worker, for help, and what advice he gives. Dear David, I’m new to the school, and I don’t see any familiar faces. I’m not good at building relationships. When I see others playing or studying together, I always feel lost — It even feels like the whole class has left me out. What should I do? Andy Hi Andy, I understand how you feel. I also found it hard to make friends at school and spent much of my school life feeling lonely. This was often because I was very shy and a little scared to talk to people. But over time, things got better. Sometimes, you may need to make the first move. Start small by smiling and saying hello to your classmates. Join clubs or activities that interest you. This is a great way to meet people who share your hobbies. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for help with schoolwork; it’s a natural way to start a conversation. Remember, many people feel the same way you do, even if you don’t show it. Be patient with yourself. Building friendships takes time, and it’s OK to feel nervous. Keep being open and friendly, and you’ll soon find your place. You’re not alone in this — things will get better. David 1. Why does Andy feel lost at school? A. He is not interested in his schoolwork. B. He can’t find familiar faces and is not good at building relationships. C. He doesn’t like playing or studying with his classmates. D. He has been left out by the whole class on purpose. 2. What advice does David give to Andy about making friends? ①Start by smiling and saying hello to classmates. ②Join clubs or activities that interest him. ③ Avoid asking questions or asking for help with schoolwork. ④ Be open and friendly. A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ②③④ D. ①③④ 3. What can we learn from David’s letter? A. Making friends can be easy. B. Only Andy feels lonely at school. C. Being patient and open is important. D. David never felt lonely at school. 【答案】BBC B Paper making is widely known as one of the four great inventions of ancient Chinese civilization. Among different kinds of papers, Xuan paper, also known as rice paper, holds an important place. Many ancient documents and artworks might not have existed till today if not for the paper. has always been valued by every Chinese generation as a source of pride since it is not only a necessary part of Chinese culture, but also a witness (见证) to Chinese history for thousands of years. Xuan paper, as one of the most important carries of Chinese culture, has been given the name “King of All Paper”, because a large number of great works by ancient Chinese calligraphers (书法家) and painters were drawn on Xuan paper. “Five Oxen” by the painter Han Huang is the oldest Chinese painting on Xuan paper. The art piece, passed down by several emperors and officials in ancient China, is more than 1,200 years old. According to the National Library of China, there are about 30 million ancient paper books in the library, and most of them were made of Xuan paper. So why did Xuan paper become such a favourite of writers and artists? The answer might lie in its origin (起源). An often-told story about the origin of Xuan paper says that Kong Dan, a paper-making worker during the Eastern Han Dynasty, searched for a kind of paper that would not discover or grow model (发霉) to keep the picture of his teacher Cai Lun, the inventor of paper making, and eventually created Xuan paper. With a smooth surface, pure texture and high tennis (拉力的) strength, Xuan paper can be kept for a long time. If it is preserved well, its longevity can reach more than 2,000 years while ink and color on it remain fresh and bright. The paper, therefore, is named “Paper of Ages”. 1. What does the underlined word “existed” mean in the passage? A. Had a long way to go. B. Got what it wanted. C. Continued to be present. D. Become impossible to see. 2. Xuan paper is called “King of All Paper” because ____ . A. it has a history of over 1,200 years B. it was named by emperors C. it was preferred by calligraphers and painters D. it can’t grow mold easily 3. What’s Paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The origin of Xuan paper. B. The picture of Cai Lun. C. The story of Kong Dan. D. The inventor of paper. 4. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Paintings on Xuan paper B. Xuan paper C. Chinese culture D. Paper making 【答案】DCAB C Chen Ning Yang, one of the greatest physicists and a Nobel Prize winner, passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. He has devoted all his lifetime to science and education. Born in 1922, he spent his childhood near Tsinghua University where his father worked as a math professor. Yang was an excellent student who loved learning about the natural world. He studied physics at Southwest Associated University, where he met many brilliant teachers and students. After he graduated in 1942, be went on to study at Tsingbua University and earned a master’s degree there. In 1945, he moved to the United States to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Chicago. There, he was deeply influenced by Enrico Fermi, a well-known physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938. Later, he joined the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and became a professor there in 1955. The biggest moment in his career came in 1957. That year, he and his colleague Tsung-Dao Lee won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on “parity laws”. They became the first Chinese-born physics Nobel winners. Besides, Yang is also famous for developing the Yang-Mills theory with American physicist Robert Mills. Despite living abroad for many years, Yang never forgot his homeland. He returned to China in 1971. In 1986, he became a professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he donated many of his awards and research materials, including his Nobel Prize medal. From 1999, he taught at Tsinghua University as a professor to snare his wisdom and experience to encourage the next generation of researchers. Though Yang is gone, his life story — a mix of curiosity, perseverance, and dedication — continues to encourage anyone who dreams of pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. 1. When did Chen Ning Yang win the Nobel Prize in Physics? A. In 1938. B. In 1957. C. In 1986. D. In 2015. 2. Which of the following is TRUE about Yang? A. He became the first Chinese-born scientist to win a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938. B. He was influenced by Enrico Fermi when working at the Institute for Advanced Study. C. He studied at Tsinghua University both for his master’s degree and later as a professor. D. He donated his Nobel Prize medal to The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1999. 3. What do we learn from the last paragraph? A. Yang’s death made people stop following his life story. B. Yang’s life story still encourages people who want to explore new knowledge. C. Yang’s qualities like curiosity helped him push knowledge boundaries. D. People dream of pushing the boundaries of knowledge. 4. Which of the following best describes Chen Ning Yang? A. Talented and devoted to science and education. B. Uninterested in Western science and culture. C. Only caring about research, not about teaching. D. Never sharing his knowledge with young scientists. 【答案】BCBA D Once upon a time, a mouse, a bird, and a sausage set up house together. The bird’s duty was to fly into the wood for fuel every day; the mouse got the water, and the sausage saw to the cooking. One day, the bird met a fellow bird. He talked about his excellent household arrangements. But the fellow bird laughed at him for being a fool — he did all the band work, while the other two stayed at home. He said, “After the mouse made the fire and carried the water, she could rest until it was time to set the table. The sausage had only to stay by the pot watching the food cook and added some salt at mealtime.” The bird brought his wood home, saying nothing. Next morning, influenced by the fellow bird, the bird refused to bring in the wood, telling the others that he had been a fool and it was time to change their work. The mouse and the sausage begged, but it was of no use. And now what happened? The sausage started in search of wood, the bird made the fire and carried water, and the mouse prepared the pot, and then these two waited till the sausage returned with the fuel for the following day. But the sausage remained so long away, that they became worried, and the bird flew out to find him. However, when he flew just a short distance, he came across a dog who met the sausage and ate him. Then the bird picked up the wood and flew sadly home, and told the mouse what happened. They were both unhappy, but agreed to make the best of things and stay together. So now the bird set the table, while the mouse prepared the food. When cooking time came, the mouse jumped into the pot; but before reaching the middle, her skin and hair were burnt, and she died. When the bird came in, he could nowhere see the mouse. In a hurry, he threw the wood here and there. Then some of the wood caught fire and began to blaze. The bird went to get some water, but his pail fell into the well, carrying him with it. He was unable to save himself and was drowned. —Adapted from Grimms’ Fairy Tales 1. What was the bird’s duty in the beginning? A. To fly into the wood for fuel. B. To get water for daily use. C. To take charge of cooking meals. D. To clean the house and set the table. 2. Why did the bird decide to change their work arrangement? A. Because the work was too hard for all of them. B. Because he thought he did more hard work than the other two. C. Because the mouse and the sausage asked him to change. D. Because they had no enough food and needed to find a new way. 3. Which of the following shows the correct order of the events? ①The bird met another bird and was influenced by his words. ②The sausage was eaten by a dog while looking for wood. ③The mouse jumped into the pot and died when trying to cook. ④The mouse and the sausage begged, but it was useless. ⑤The bird fell into the well and drowned while getting water. A. ④→②→①→③→⑤ B. ①→②→④→③→⑤ C. ④→①→②→③→⑤ D. ①→④→②→③→⑤ 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. The bird’s desire for an easier life led to their deaths. B. The other bird was kind to warn the bird about his hard work. C. The mouse and the sausage were lazy and refused to do hard work. D. The dog ate the sausage because he stole his food. 【答案】ABDA 【解析】本文选自《格林童话》，主要讲述了鸟、老鼠和香肠一起生活，老鼠和香肠认为鸟的工作最轻松，鸟却认为自己的工作最辛苦，于是他们交换了工作，结果都死了。 1. 题干意思是：这只鸟一开始的任务是什么？A. 飞进树林里取燃料；B. 获取日常用水；C. 负责做饭；D. 打扫房子和摆桌子。根据第1段第四句“The bird’s duty was to fly into the wood for fuel every day; the mouse got the water, and the sausage saw to the cooking.（这只鸟飞到森林里去取燃料，老鼠生火，香肠取水。）”可知这只鸟一开始的任务是飞到森林里去取燃料，故选A。 2. 题干意思是：为什么这只鸟决定改变他们的工作安排？A. 因为这项工作对他们所有人来说都太难了；B. 因为他认为自己比另外两个人工作更努力；C. 因为老鼠和香肠让他换衣服；D. 因为他们没有足够的食物，需要找到一条新路。根据第2段“But the fellow bird laughed at him for being a fool — he did all the band work, while the other two stayed at home.（但是那只鸟嘲笑他是个傻瓜——他做了所有人的工作，而另两个人待在家里。）”和第3段“Next morning, influenced by the fellow bird, the bird refused to bring in the wood, telling the others that he had been a fool and it was time to change their work. The mouse and the sausage begged, but it was of no use.（第二天早上，受那只鸟的影响，这只鸟拒绝把木头带进来，告诉其他人他就是个傻瓜，是时候换工作了。老鼠和香肠乞求，但无济于事。）”可知这只鸟决定改变他们的工作安排是因为他认为他比其他两个做了更多艰苦的工作，故选B。 3. 题干意思是：以下哪项显示了事件的正确顺序？①这只鸟遇到了另一只鸟，并受到他的话影响；②香肠在找木头的时候被狗吃掉了；③老鼠在做饭的时候跳进锅里死了；④老鼠和香肠乞求，但这是没有用的；⑤鸟在取水时掉进井里淹死了。综合全文可知，选D。 4. 题干意思是：我们能从这篇文章中推断出什么？A. 这只鸟对更轻松的生活的渴望导致了他们的死亡；B. 另一只鸟好心地提醒他注意他的辛苦工作；C. 老鼠和香肠很懒，拒绝做艰苦的工作；D. 狗吃了香肠，因为他偷了他的食物。根据第3段“Next morning, influenced by the fellow bird, the bird refused to bring in the wood, telling the others that he had been a fool and it was time to change their work. The mouse and the sausage begged, but it was of no use.（第二天早上，受那只鸟的影响，这只鸟拒绝把木头带进来，告诉其他人他就是个傻瓜，是时候换工作了。老鼠和香肠乞求，但无济于事。）”和最后一段“In a hurry, he threw the wood here and there. Then some of the wood caught fire and began to blaze. The bird went to get some water, but his pail fell into the well, carrying him with it. He was unable to save himself and was drowned.（他很匆忙，把木头扔得到处都是。然后一些木头着火了，开始启动刀片。这只鸟去打水，但他的桶掉进了井里，把他也带进去了。他无力自救，淹死了。）”可知这只鸟对更轻松的生活的渴望导致了它们的死亡。故选A。 四、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 Everyone has a different idea of what happiness is, but most of us want to be happier. So, what can we learn from looking at the habits of happy people? __1__________ Get enough sleep. If you want to feel good about life, try to sleep for eight hours a night. Getting enough sleep can greatly influence your mood. __2__________ You don’t feed to run for 20 km every day, but doing some exercise will help you feel happy. You can choose to go for a short walk every day. You will feel very different. Focus on the moment. Try to enjoy the small things in life, for example, a beautiful flower or a warm smile. __3__________ What’s happening right now really matters. Be interested. __4__________ When people become curious, they want to learn new things. Then they will have a feeling of happiness. Smile. Smile more even when you’re feeling sad. When people share their big smiling photos of themselves on blogs, they actually feel happier. __5__________ A. Love what you do and try to learn something new. B. Do some exercise. C. Watch movies every weekend. D. Let go of worries and just enjoy the moment. E. Here are five things that can make you happy. F. Drink plenty of water daily. G. These photos make them think of happy times. 【答案】EBDAG 五、根据句意及所给中文提示、首字母与英文解释，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词。 1. Many traffic accidents happen because of drivers’ _____________ (粗心) such as running red lights or using phones. 2. Teenagers should learn to make responsible _____________ (决定) instead of depending on their parents for everything. 3. Some students have difficulty in _____________ (发音) English words like “height” and “weight” correctly. 4. Silent Honor is a popular drama series recently _____________ (导演) by Yang Yazhou. 5. James keeps practicing spoken English every day s_____________ because he wants to get a high score in the final exam. 6. Online shopping is popular, t_____________ it’s hard to check the product quality face to face. 7. With AI helping in daily life, students can easily _____________ (form a picture in your mind of someone or something) fun and useful ways to learn English. 8. Reducing plastic use has become a _____________ (not special) practice among students as environmental protection gains more attentions. 【答案】carelessness；decisions；pronouncing；directed；simply；though；imagine；common 六、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 There are different forms of art, and each form __1__________ (have) its own beauty. Tom is interested in watching __2__________ (opera) in his spare time. He thinks __3__________ good classical opera can touch people’s hearts deeply. If there is an opera performance such as Sizhou Opera and Huaihai Opera, he __4__________ (invite) his friends __5__________ (watch) it with him. Lily once met Master Wang, a famous Huishan clay sculpture craftsman, at a folk art fair. Master Wang created __6__________ (amaze) works with simple tools, and his pieces about daily life were deeply inspiring. Since then, Lily __7__________ (show) an interest in clay sculpture. She hopes one day she can learn from him and create a sculpture __8__________ his. Sophia’s favourite is literature. She was deeply influenced by Yu Qiuyu, a famous Chinese writer. She often spends the whole day writing articles about natural beauty. After a long day of writing, she always finds __9__________ (he) full of joy. All her teachers and classmates say her articles are worth __10__________ (read) for their warm feelings and lively details. 【答案】has；operas；a；will invite；to watch；amazing；has shown；like；herself；reading 七、阅读与表达。 Laughter is a common language for humans to connect with each other. Even as babies, we laugh when our parents make funny faces, and then learn to make others laugh as we grow up. But is laughter only for humans? Scientists have studied behaviors in animals and found that animals sometimes do things that are funny. Have you ever seen a dog let people come close to its toy, and then playfully run away with it? Scientists see this as the dog’s way of playing a joke. They also notice dogs play with each other by walking slowly towards each other and then quickly running away. They believe dogs just want to have fun, and maybe feel less stressed in that way. In a study, researchers studied the behaviors of four kinds of apes (猿类). They saw young apes move quietly behind an adult one and surprise it. Then the young apes waited to see the adult’s reaction. This is similar to how human kids play. So, a sense of humor may have appeared early in our evolution (进化). What about the sound of laughter? Dogs sometimes make a funny noise that sounds like laughter. Dolphins make happy sounds when they’re playing. Even mice can make similar sounds. But does this mean animals are really laughing or that they have a sense of humor? Are they just trying to get attention? “In humans, humor can help break the ice, make us feel more comfortable with each other, and make our friendships stronger,” one of the researchers said. “We don’t know if it’s the same in apes or other animals, but it’s possible.” 1. Do scientists think a dog’s behavior of letting people get close to its toy and then playfully running away is a joke? ___________________________________________________________ 2. What do young apes wait to see after surprising an adult ape? ___________________________________________________________ 3. Do you think humor plays an important role in humans’ relationships? Why or why not? ___________________________________________________________ 【答案】1. Yes. 2. They waited to see the adult’s reaction. 3. Yes. Because humor can help break the ice, make us feel more comfortable with each other, and make our friendships stronger. 八、书面表达 爱因斯坦曾说：“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”在我们身边就有这样一位同学——他以智慧为帆、担当为桨，在成长的“征程”中不断探索、诠释优秀。假如你是Amy，请你根据以下提示，给吴老师写一封英语推荐信，推荐这位学生担任学生会主席一职。 姓名 Tom 个人品质 ●勤奋好学，敢于挑战； ●有创造力；得过几次摄影比赛奖； ●充满爱心，乐于助人……（举一例说明）； 兴趣爱好 喜欢红色，因为……（举一例说明）； 喜欢听音乐、观看纪录片，因为……（举一例说明）； 理想抱负 梦想成为…… 1. 词数：90词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 2. 句子结构准确，要点齐全，内容合理，篇章结构连贯。 3. 文中不得出现真实的地名、校名、人名等信息。 Dear Mr Wu, I’m writing to recommend Tom as the chairperson of the Students’ Union. He has many strong qualities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Amy 【答案】 Dear Mr. Wu, I’m writing to recommend Tom as the new chairperson of the Students’ Union. I think he has many strong qualities for this position. Tom is hard-working and ready to take on new challenges. He is also a creative boy. He has won several awards in photography competitions before. He is a caring and helpful person. For example, he will help our lessons if we are absent from school. Tom favourite colour is red. Because he thinks red represents power and strong feelings. Wearing red can makes it easier for him to take action. He likes listening to music and watching documentaries. He thinks he can learn a lot about nature, history and real-life events from documentaries. Tom’s dream is to be a singer. I hope he will achieve his dream. I think Tom is the most suitable person to be the new chairperson of the Students’ Union. I hope you agree with me. Best wishes, Amy 第 1 页 共 12 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $