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北师大实验中学2025-2026年度九年级上学期 英语开学摸底测试 班级： 姓名： 学号： 考 生 须 知 1.本试卷12页，共6道大题，55道小题：答题纸共1页。满分100分，考试时间60分钟。 2.在试卷和答题卡上准确填写班级、姓名、学号。 3.试卷答案一律填写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 4.在答题卡上，选择题须用2B铅笔将选中项涂黑涂满，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。 一、单项选择。(每小题1.5分，共15分) 1. Tom and I are going to visit ________ grandparents this weekend. A. their B. our C. we D. us 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：汤姆和我这个周末要去看望我们的祖父母。 考查物主代词的用法。their他们的；our我们的；we我们（主格）；us我们（宾格）。根据题意可知，主语“Tom and I”表示第一人称复数，因此物主代词应用“our”修饰名词“grandparents”，意为“我们的祖父母”。故选B。 2. The best time to visit Beijing is ________ autumn. A. on B. at C. in D. to 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：参观北京的最佳时间是在秋天。 考查介词辨析。on通常用于具体某一天或某一天的上午、下午或晚上；at通常用于具体的时间点；in用于表示在较长的时间段内，如年、月、季节等；to通常表示方向或目的。根据“autumn”可知，此处是在描述参观北京的最佳时间是在秋天这个季节，所以应该用in。故选C。 3. I practiced swimming for an hour, ________ I am tired now. A. but B. so C. or D. for 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：我练游泳练了一个小时，所以我现在很累。 考查连词辨析。but但是，表达转折关系；so所以，表示因果关系；or或者，表示选择关系；for因为。根据前后句关系，应是因果关系。故选B。 4. —________ I do the art project on my own? —No, you don’t have to. You can work with your classmates. A Must B. May C. Can D. Shall 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我必须自己做这个艺术项目吗？ ——不，你不必。你可以和你的同学一起工作。 考查情态动词。Must必须；May也许；Can可以；Shall将要。根据“No, you don’t have to.”可知，这里用must开头一般疑问句。故选A。 5. With the help of my teacher, I’ve become much _________ at writing than before. A. good B. better C. best D. the best 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：在老师的帮助下，我的写作水平比以前提高了很多。 考查比较级。good好；better更好；best最好的。根据“than”可知，此处需要比较级，故选B。 6. —________ will your cousin arrive at the airport? —In about twenty minutes. A. How long B. How soon C. How often D. How far 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你表弟多久以后到达机场？——大约二十分钟后。 考查特殊疑问词辨析。How long多长时间，对一段时间提问；How soon多久以后，对将来的一段时间提问，常用于一般将来时；How often多久一次，对频率提问；How far多远，对距离提问。根据答语“In about twenty minutes.”可知，此处是对将来的一段时间提问，所以应该用How soon。故选B。 7. When I walked into the kitchen, Dad ________ breakfast and singing along with the radio. A. is cooking B. cooked C. was cooking D. will cook 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：当我走进厨房时，爸爸正在做早饭，并且跟着收音机唱歌。 考查动词时态。根据“When I walked into the kitchen”可知，此处是when引导的时间状语从句，表示当我走进厨房的时候，爸爸正在做早饭，所以主句用过去进行时，其结构是“was/were doing”的形式，主语是Dad，be动词用was，cook“做饭”，现在分词是cooking，故选C。 8. Ever since I was a kid, I ________ to be a doctor. A. want B. wanted C. have wanted D. will want 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：自从我是一个孩子的时候，我就想成为一名医生。 考查动词时态辨析。根据“Ever since I was a kid”可知，主句应用现在完成时。故选C。 9. —Where is Lily? —She ________ to the supermarket five minutes ago. A. goes B. went C. is D. has gone 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——莉莉在哪？——她五分钟前去了超市。 考查动词时态。goes去，用于一般现在时；went去了，用于一般过去时；is是；has gone已经去了，用于现在完成时。根据时间状语“five minutes ago”可知，本句是一般过去时，动词应用一般过去式，“went”符合题意。故选B。 10. —Do you know ________? —Yes. He moved to Shanghai last month. A. where did Tom go B. where Tom goes C. where has Tom gone D. where Tom went 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你知道Tom去哪里了吗？——是的。他上个月搬到了上海。 考查宾语从句的语序和时态。宾语从句需用陈述句语序，且时态与回答中的一般过去时“moved”一致。A项为疑问语序，错误；B项时态为一般现在时，与一般过去时矛盾；C项语序错误（应为where Tom has gone）且现在完成时与过去时间状语“last month”不匹配；D项语序正确且时态一致。故选D。 二、完形填空。(11-18题2分，19-26题1分，共24分) 根据上下文及首字母提示写出合适的单词，补全短文。 Grade 9 is different. It’s not just about harder tests or more homework. It’s the year when you start asking bigger questions—“What do I want?”, “Who do I want to be?” At the beginning of the term, Chen Rui felt unsure. Everyone else seemed so focused. He wasn’t. But he told himself to h____11____ a try—to show up, work hard, and see what might happen. Some nights, the homework felt endless. It seemed to t____12____ up all his free time. He wanted to quit. Then he noticed his to-do list. The small boxes he had checked reminded him how far he’d come—and for a moment, he felt quietly p____13____ of himself. That little sense of pride stayed with him. As a r____14____, he didn’t just complete tasks—he began to enjoy the process. At the end of each day, he reminded himself that effort matters more than outcome. The next day, he even found that he couldn’t w____15____ to finish tasks—not for grades, but to see what he could achieve. While some students were already c____16____ down the days to the big exam, Rui stayed focused. He knew success doesn’t come from luck—it comes from showing up, working hard, and making the most of every day. He may not be the best yet, but he knows it’s better to try than to look back and r____17____ not trying at all. Now, whenever he gets a new task, he takes a deep breath, opens his notebook, and begins to f____18____ out the page—not perfectly, but step by step. Day by day, that choice to keep trying shapes the person he is becoming. 【答案】11. have##ave 12. take##ake 13. proud##roud 14. result##esult 15. wait##ait 16. counting##ounting 17. regret##egret 18. fill##ill 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了九年级学生陈瑞在学期中从迷茫到逐渐找到方向，通过不断尝试和努力，逐渐成长的故事。 【11题详解】 句意：但他告诉自己要试一试——去付出行动、努力学习，看看会发生什么。根据“to show up, work hard, and see what might happen”及首字母提示，have a try是固定短语，意为“试一试”，故填have。 【12题详解】 句意：它似乎占据了他所有的空闲时间。根据“all his free time”及首字母提示，take up意为“占据”，符合语境，且seem to do sth.后接动词原形，故填take。 【13题详解】 句意：他已经勾选的小方框提醒他自己已经走了多远——有那么一刻，他默默地为自己感到骄傲。根据“That little sense of pride”及首字母提示，proud意为“骄傲的”，feel proud of是固定短语，意为“为……感到骄傲”，故填proud。 【14题详解】 句意：结果，他不仅完成了任务——他开始享受这个过程。根据“he didn’t just complete tasks—he began to enjoy the process”及首字母提示，as a result是固定短语，意为“结果”，故填result。 【15题详解】 句意：第二天，他甚至发现自己迫不及待地想要完成任务——不是为了分数，而是为了看看自己能取得什么成就。根据“to finish tasks”及首字母提示，can’t wait to do sth.是固定短语，意为“迫不及待做某事”，故填wait。 【16题详解】 句意：当一些学生已经在倒计时大考的日子时，陈瑞保持专注。根据“down the days to the big exam”及首字母提示，count down意为“倒计时”，且“were”后接现在分词构成过去进行时，故填counting。 【17题详解】 句意：他可能还不是最好的，但他知道尝试总比回首往事后悔根本没尝试要好。根据“not trying at all”及首字母提示，regret意为“后悔”，且to后接动词原形，故填regret。 【18题详解】 句意：现在，每当他接到一项新任务时，他都会深吸一口气，打开笔记本，开始填写这一页——不是完美地，而是一步一步地。根据“out the page”及首字母提示，fill out意为“填写”，且begin to do sth.后接动词原形，故填fill。 (二)阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从后面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 At the age of eight, I attended my first Kathak (卡塔克舞) class because I didn’t want to feel left out by my friends. My mother was very ____19____ of my decision. “Give it a try. You might just love it,” she said. However, four years later, I was sure I ____20____ Kathak. Maybe it was because of the online classes during the flu seasons, which felt like a waste of time. Maybe it was the seeds of self-doubt that had taken root. Or maybe it was just the one-step chakkar (单步脚尖旋转), which seemed as frightening and ____21____ as climbing Mount Everest. I wasn’t sure what caused it, but I was struggling to understand why I was still dancing. Seeing my frustration, my mother tried to help by seeking advice from my friends. For a teenager, that was humiliating (屈辱的), and I held her responsible for my ____22____. I spent more time arguing with my mother than practicing Kathak. Looking back, I realize that if my mother hadn’t insisted, I would have quit long ago, and my life would probably be ____23____. However, fate had its own plan. After I reached the ninth grade, I had bigger things to worry about, like my sleep schedule and the science projects. Kathak took a backseat on my list of priorities (优先事项). Too busy to hate anything or anyone, I stopped wasting my breath arguing with my mother. I just got by with each dancing class, and, if I was honest, I kind of appreciated those two hours when there was nothing else on my mind. Months went by, I didn’t realize how much I had ____24____, but suddenly I could do ten one-step chakkars. I started to look forward to dancing. As I danced, the sound of each drumbeat resonated (共振) deeply within me. My body moved naturally to the melody, and the jingle of bells chased away my anxious thoughts. I felt peaceful. I found myself ____25____ every second of it. Reflecting on the journey that has brought me this far, I realize that passion isn’t always love at first sight. Sometimes, it grows slowly. Thanks to my mother’s support and belief in me, I have discovered my true ____26____. I was just too stubborn to see it at first. For me, Kathak is not just about dancing; it’s about self-discovery and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. 19. A. sure B. supportive C. surprised D. tired 20. A. changed B. learned C. judged D. hated 21. A. unorganized B. inconvenient C. unachievable D. unfortunate 22. A. suffering B. laziness C. opinions D. needs 23. A. lonely B. messy C. different D. dangerous 24. A. reviewed B. replaced C. dreamed D. progressed 25. A. missing B. enjoying C. wasting D. forgetting 26. A. passion B. personality C. pride D. depth 【答案】19. B 20. D 21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者学习卡塔克舞，从抗拒到找到热情，体会母亲支持意义的故事。 【19题详解】 句意：我妈妈非常支持我的决定。 sure确定的；supportive支持的；surprised惊讶的；tired疲倦的。根据“‘Give it a try. You might just love it,’ she said.”可知，妈妈鼓励作者尝试，说明妈妈是支持作者参加卡塔克舞课的决定的，故选B。 【20题详解】 句意：然而，四年后，我确定我讨厌卡塔克舞。 changed改变；learned学习；judged判断；hated讨厌。根据“which felt like a waste of time... I was struggling to understand why I was still dancing”可知，作者觉得卡塔克舞是浪费时间，不明白自己为何还在跳，说明作者此时是不喜欢卡塔克舞的，故选D。 【21题详解】 句意：或者，也许只是那单步脚尖旋转，它看起来既像攀登珠穆朗玛峰一样令人畏惧，又难以实现。 unorganized无组织的；inconvenient不方便的；unachievable难以实现的；unfortunate不幸的。根据“as frightening and... as climbing Mount Everest”可知，攀登珠穆朗玛峰既可怕又难实现，所以单步脚尖旋转也一样，故选C。 【22题详解】 句意：对于一个青少年来说，那是屈辱的，我认为我的痛苦都该由她负责。 suffering痛苦；laziness懒惰；opinions观点；needs需求。根据“Seeing my frustration, my mother tried to help by seeking advice from my friends. For a teenager, that was humiliating (屈辱的)... I spent more time arguing with my mother than practicing Kathak”可知，作者觉得母亲向朋友征求意见让自己很屈辱，会和妈妈争吵，所以是把自己的痛苦归咎于妈妈，故选A。 【23题详解】 句意：回想起来，我意识到如果当初妈妈没有坚持，我早就放弃了，我的人生很可能也会是另一番模样。 lonely孤独的；messy杂乱的；different不同的；dangerous危险的。根据“Looking back, I realize that if my mother hadn’t insisted, I would have quit long ago.”可知，如果妈妈没坚持，作者早就放弃跳舞了，生活也会因此变得不一样，故选C。 【24题详解】 句意：几个月过去了，我并没有意识到自己进步了多少，可突然间，我竟然能完成十个单步脚尖旋转了。 reviewed复习；replaced代替；dreamed梦想；progressed进步。根据“but suddenly I could do ten one-step chakkars”可知，作者之前觉得单步脚尖旋转很难，后来突然能做十个了，说明进步很大，但是之前作者自己并没有意识到自己的进步，故选D。 【25题详解】 句意：我发现自己在享受跳舞的每一秒。 missing错过；enjoying享受；wasting浪费；forgetting忘记。根据“I started to look forward to dancing... I felt peaceful”可知，作者开始期待跳舞，感到平静，说明是在享受跳舞的每一秒，故选B。 【26题详解】 句意：多亏了妈妈的支持与对我的信任，我才找到了自己真正的热爱。 passion热爱；personality个性；pride骄傲；depth深度。根据“Reflecting on the journey that has brought me this far, I realize that passion isn’t always love at first sight”可知，句子直接表明作者意识到热爱并非总是一见钟情，有时候是慢慢滋生的，在妈妈的支持和信任下作者找到了自己真正的热爱，故选A。 三、阅读理解。(每小题2分，共28分) A (一)信息匹配。 请根据Emma，Eric和Eddie的需求，选择最合适的景点，并将所对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。 A. B. C. D. ____27____Emma longs for a camping trip in an open area during which she can be close to nature. She especially wants to camp by a lake, so that she can do some fishing there. However, she doesn’t like to go into the deep woods because she finds it rather scary. ____28____Eric enjoys the quiet farm life. He wants to spend two days in a farm where he can get connected with nature. He also likes animals, so it will be perfect if he is allowed to feed some farm animals there. ____29____Eddie is athletic and usually spends his holidays playing sports with his friends. However, this vacation, he plans to go hiking in the deep forest. Weather permitting, he would like to sleep there and enjoy the stars in the woods. 【答案】27. B 28. C 29. D 【解析】 【导语】本文提供四个景点，需根据Emma、Eric和Eddie的需求，为他们匹配最合适的景点。 【27题详解】 根据“Emma longs for a camping trip in an open area... especially wants to camp by a lake... doesn’t like to go into the deep woods”可知，Emma希望在开阔区域的湖边露营，不喜欢树林深处。选项B 的景点有湖泊和露营地，且处于开阔区域，符合需求。故选B。 【28题详解】 根据“Eric enjoys the quiet farm life... likes animals, so it will be perfect if he is allowed to feed some farm animals there”可知，Eric喜欢农场生活和动物。选项C的景点有农场、动物，符合需求。故选C。 【29题详解】 根据“Eddie plans to go hiking in the deep forest... would like to sleep there and enjoy the stars in the woods”可知，Eddie计划在树林深处徒步并露营。选项D的景点是深林里的露营地，符合需求。故选D。 (二)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 B When I was twelve, our school announced a project to help the community. Each student should come up with an idea to make our neighborhood a better place. At first, I wasn’t sure what to do. But one day, while walking home, I noticed something: there were no places for children to read outside of school. That’s when I decided to build a little free library. I shared my idea with my parents, and they backed me every step of the way. My dad helped me find some old wood in the garage, and my mom donated a few books. At first, I was excited, but as I started building, I realized it wasn’t as easy as I thought. The wood was heavy, and I didn’t know how to use the tools properly. I felt discouraged and wanted to give up. But my dad encouraged me. “Take it one step at a time,” he said. “You’ll figure it out.” After weeks of hard work, the little library was finally ready. It was a small wooden box with a door, painted bright blue. I filled it with books and placed it in the park near my house. On the first day, I stood nearby to see if anyone would use it. Hours passed, and no one came. I felt disappointed and wondered if my idea had been a waste of time. The next morning, I walked by the park and saw something that made me stop. A little girl was sitting on a bench, holding one of the books from the library. She was smiling and completely lost in the story. My heart swelled with pride. Over the next few days, more children and even some adults visited the library. They borrowed books, left notes, and even donated some of their own. By the end of the project, my little library had become a beloved part of the neighborhood, proving that even small efforts can lead to something truly meaningful. Seeing others enjoy the library made all the hard work feel completely worthwhile. 30. What made the writer decide to build a little free library? A. To earn a prize from the school project. B. To help children have a place to read. C. To use some old wood in the garage. D. To make the community more beautiful. 31. How did the writer feel about building the library? A. Confident and excited from start to finish. B. Disappointed at first and felt sad later. C. Nervous at first but stopped trying later. D. Upset at first but very proud in the end. 32. What lesson can we learn from the writer’s experience? A. Sharing books can bring happiness to others. B. Small efforts can truly make a big difference. C. School projects can be challenging but satisfying. D. Asking for help can sometimes make things easier. 【答案】30. B 31. D 32. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者为社区孩子建造免费小图书馆的经历。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But one day, while walking home, I noticed something: there were no places for children to read outside of school. That’s when I decided to build a little free library.”可知，作者决定建造免费小图书馆是为了让孩子们有校外阅读的地方。故选B。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“At first, I was excited, but as I started building, I realized it wasn’t as easy as I thought. The wood was heavy, and I didn’t know how to use the tools properly. I felt discouraged and wanted to give up.” 以及第四段“My heart swelled with pride.”可知，作者最初因建造困难感到沮丧，最终因图书馆受喜爱而自豪。故选D。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“By the end of the project, my little library had become a beloved part of the neighborhood, proving that even small efforts can lead to something truly meaningful.”可知，我们能学到，小小的努力也能带来真正有意义的事。故选B。 C How old is your dog? Maybe it was born four years ago. At that age, a human would still be a kid. Your dog, however, acts like an adult. You might have heard that to get a dog’s “biological” age, you just multiply (乘) its age in years by seven. That would make your dog equal to a 28-year-old human. But as a new study shows, that simple calculation (计算) is probably wrong. At first glance multiplying by seven seems to make sense. On average, people live about seven times longer than dogs. However, there are clear problems with this method. For example, a one-year-old baby is just learning to walk, while a one-year-old dog is already mature enough to have puppies of its own. This is because different species develop at very different rates. Interestingly, both dogs and humans experience similar stages of development: we’re babies (or puppies), then kids (or still puppies), then juveniles (少年), then adolescents (青少年), and finally adults. As we pass through these stages, our DNA also undergoes changes. These changes are marked by chemical “tags” called methyl (甲基) marks, and the pattern of these marks on DNA is known as a methylome (甲基化组). As an animal ages, its methylome changes too. Scientists thought that by comparing the methylomes of humans and dogs at different ages, they might be able to match those of 320 people ranging from one to 103 years old. The results were surprising. Puppies grow much faster than people in the early years. But as dogs get older, the rate at which they age begins to slow down. The scientists used these findings to create a special mathematical formula (公式) to calculate a dog’s “human” age. The new formula uses natural logarithms (自然对数): take the natural logarithm of a dog’s age, multiply it by 16, and then add 31. With this new formula, an eight-week-old puppy is about the same as a one-year-old baby. A one-year-old dog is like a 31-year-old person, and a four-year-old dog is about the same as a 53-year-old human. Are you ready to calculate your dog’s age? By understanding your dog’s true age, you can give it the right care, nutrition, and attention it needs at every stage of life. 33. What does the new study say about the “multiply by seven” rule? A. It compares dog and human ages. B. It oversimplifies how dogs age. C. It is just a simple math formula. D. It is mainly used for adult dogs. 34. Ostrander’s team calculated the actual age of a dog by comparing ________. A. the methylomes of different Labrador retrievers B. the DNA of dogs and people aged from 1 to 103 C. the methylomes of dogs and people at different ages D. the methylomes of dogs to those of same-aged people 35. What does the graph (图表) show about aging in dogs and humans? A. Dogs and humans age nearly at the same speed. B. Dogs become mature later than humans do. C. Dogs age very slowly when they are young. D. Dogs age quickly at first, then more slowly later. 36. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To question the old rule for judging dog and human ages. B. To show differences in aging between dogs and people. C. To introduce a new way to compare dog and human ages. D. To advise people to care for their dogs at every stage. 【答案】33. B 34. C 35. D 36. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要围绕如何计算狗的“人类年龄”展开。文章先指出传统“乘以七”的计算方法可能不准确，接着说明不同物种发展速度不同，然后介绍科学家通过比较狗和人类不同年龄的甲基化组来计算狗的“人类年龄”，最后给出新的计算公式及意义。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But as a new study shows, that simple calculation (计算) is probably wrong.”以及第二段“However, there are clear problems with this method.”可知，新的研究表明“乘以七”这个规则过于简化了狗的年龄计算方式，存在明显问题。故选B。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Scientists thought that by comparing the methylomes of humans and dogs at different ages, they might be able to...”可知，Ostrander的团队通过比较狗和人类在不同年龄的甲基化组来计算狗的实际年龄。故选C。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Puppies grow much faster than people in the early years. But as dogs get older, the rate at which they age begins to slow down.”可知，狗在幼年时生长速度比人快，随着年龄增长，衰老速度开始变慢，即狗一开始衰老得很快，后来更慢。故选D。 【36题详解】 主旨大意题。文章先指出传统计算狗年龄的方法不准确，然后介绍科学家通过研究找到新的计算狗“人类年龄”的方法，最后给出新公式及意义，所以文章主要目的是介绍一种新的比较狗和人类年龄的方法。故选C。 D Years ago, my father gave me a rule that still guides me: “Take one extra minute to do it right.” Psychologists (心理学家) often refer to this as “mindful decision-making,” a process of stopping to consider the results of our actions before we act. My father’s “extra-minute” rule is a simple but powerful example of this idea, encouraging me to slow down and make thoughtful choices to avoid mistakes and regrets. This rule has shaped my life in many ways. When my children were small, I slid hot drinks out of reach and covered sharp table corners—tiny steps that often prevented accidents we would later regret. But the benefits of the extra-minute rule go beyond safety. It also strengthens relationships. People often wish they had said “I love you” or “I’m sorry” while they still had the chance. One Saturday morning, my father—already in his eighties—planned to see an eye doctor near my office. At first, I told him I would stay home and enjoy the holiday. Then I paused and reminded myself, “He’s getting older, and every moment we share counts.” I changed my plan, drove across town, and sat beside him in the clinic. That single hour has become one of my most cherished memories. As for me the extra-minute rule is simple but powerful. Whenever I finish a task—or before I speak or press “send”—I stop and ask myself two questions: “Is it safe? Is it kind?” Those seconds have rescued me more times than I can count. For safety, the benefits are immediate. Before leaving the house, I check that the stove is off, candles are out and windows are locked. One morning, the pause saved me: I smelled gas under a pot I had forgotten to turn off. A friend once flooded his flat by leaving a tap running; he now says he wishes he had taken the same minute. Kindness grows from the pause as well. Recently I wrote an angry message to a workmate who hadn’t answered our project note. Just before sending, I paused, softened my words and asked if everything was okay. Hours later, she explained she’d faced a family emergency and hadn’t seen her phone all day. Without that minute, our friendship and our project—might have cracked. Life will never be perfect, and mistakes will still happen. Yet most regrets begin small—a careless word, an unchecked switch, or a hurried choice. An extra minute cannot change the past, but it can shape a safer, kinder future. So next time you hurry out the door, end a conversation, or are about to press “send,” give yourself that one-minute pause. It may be the briefest minute of your day, but it could spare you the saddest words in English: “if only.” 37. Why did the author drive across town that Saturday morning? A. To relax at home and enjoy a peaceful holiday. B. To attend her own scheduled eye check-up. C. To keep her elderly father company at a clinic. D. To finish important project work at her office. 38. In Paragraph 7, the underlined word “cracked” most probably means ________. A. broken B. improved C. started D. slowed 39. According to the “extra-minute” rule, what should people do? A. Leave a hot iron on while stepping out. B. Choose words carefully before replying. C. Wait a minute so that the dish tastes better. D. Start the car without checking everyone is seated. 40. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. A Father’s Safety Tip B. Two Saddest Words, “If Only” C. The Value of Taking a Moment D. Pausing Builds Better Relationships 【答案】37. C 38. A 39. B 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕“多花一分钟做对事”的原则，阐述其在安全、人际关系等方面的积极影响，强调片刻停顿的价值。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“One Saturday morning, my father—already in his eighties-planned to see an eye doctor near my office. At first, I told him I would stay home and enjoy the holiday. Then I paused and reminded myself, “He’s getting older, and every moment we share counts”. I changed my plan, drove across town, and sat beside him in the clinic.”可知，作者那天上午开车穿过城镇是为了在诊所陪伴年迈的父亲。故选C。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第七段“Without that minute, our friendship and our project—might have cracked.”可知，若没有那一分钟的停顿，友谊和项目可能会“破裂”，“cracked”与“broken”意思相近。故选A。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Whenever I finish a task—or before I speak or press ‘send’—I stop and ask myself two questions: ‘Is it safe? Is it kind?’”可知，“多花一分钟”原则要求人们在行动前谨慎思考，B选项“回复前仔细斟酌言辞”符合这一原则。故选B。 【40题详解】 最佳标题题。文章围绕“多花一分钟做对事”展开，强调片刻停顿在安全、人际关系等方面的价值，“The Value of Taking a Moment”能准确概括主旨。故选C。 四、阅读表达。(41题1分，42-45题2分，46题4分，共13分) 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Blind boxes are everywhere—from toy stores to social media. You may not yet own one, but you must have heard something about Labubu, the fluffy blind box toy that has gone viral in recent months. What makes them so exciting? It all comes down to the surprise they offer. Imagine this, you are holding a blind box, but you don’t know what’s inside. That sense of mini-adventure triggers your brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine—the same chemical that brings you joy and makes things like winning a game feel so good. Companies know how to make blind boxes irresistible. They use limited-edition releases, special themes, and popular characters (like Harry Potter or Ne Zha) to make each box feel unique. Plus, many blind boxes are part of a series, encouraging people to collect them all. For some, it’s about reliving childhood memories of exchanging cards or toy collections. For others, it’s the satisfaction of completing a set. Social media platforms like Rednote, Douyin and Weibo make blind boxes even more popular. Watching influencers or friends unbox them creates excitement and FOMO (fear of missing out). People love sharing their own unboxing experiences. The more people see others enjoying blind boxes, the more they want to try them too. While blind boxes are often seen as kids’ toys, adults love them too. Opening a blind box is a stress reliever for grown-ups—a small, happy surprise in a long working day. Indeed, blind boxes have become attractive to everyone, old and young. While blind boxes are fun, they also have their downsides. One major problem is waste—since buyers don’t know what’s inside, they often end up with duplicates, or figures they don’t want. Many of these unwanted toys get thrown away as plastic waste. For collectors, the excitement of opening a blind box can quickly turn into frustration when they keep getting the same common figures instead of the rare ones they hoped for. The blind box trend has also led to extreme behaviors. Limited-edition releases create a frenzy—like people camping outside stores overnight or pushing and shoving to grab boxes before they sell out. Even worse, resellers buy up popular blind boxes just to sell them later at crazy-high prices. A $15 toy might end up costing hundreds online. Blind boxes can be exciting, but it’s important to look at both sides of the coin. Before buying, ask yourself: Am I doing this for fun, or just because everyone else is? Collecting should be about joy, not stress or greed. Always keep blind boxes a fun hobby, instead of a toxic trend. 41. Are blind boxes everywhere? ________________________________ 42. According to the passage, why are blind boxes so exciting? ________________________________ 43. How do companies make blind boxes attractive? ________________________________ 44. When do collectors get frustrated with blind boxes? ________________________________ 45. Give the passage a title. ________________________________ 46. Do you think blind boxes are a good thing? Why or why not? Please give at least two reasons. ________________________________ 【答案】41. Yes, they are. 42. Because they offer a sense of surprise and adventure, which triggers the brain’s reward system and releases dopamine. 43. They use limited editions, special themes, popular characters, and series collections to make each box feel unique. 44. When they keep getting duplicates or common figures instead of the rare ones they want. 45. The Double-Edged Fun of Blind Boxes (或其他合理标题) 46. Good: They bring joy, relieve stress, and encourage social sharing. Bad: They create waste, encourage impulsive buying, and can lead to unhealthy behaviors like overspending or reselling at high prices. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讨论了盲盒的流行现象，包括其受欢迎的原因、公司如何吸引消费者、社交媒体对其流行的影响、盲盒的优缺点以及消费者应如何理性对待盲盒。 【41题详解】 根据“Blind boxes are everywhere—from toy stores to social media.”可知，盲盒无处不在，从玩具店到社交媒体。故填Yes, they are. 【42题详解】 根据“What makes them so exciting? It all comes down to the surprise they offer. Imagine this, you are holding a blind box, but you don’t know what’s inside. That sense of mini-adventure triggers your brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine—the same chemical that brings you joy and makes things like winning a game feel so good.”可知，盲盒之所以令人兴奋，是因为它们提供了一种惊喜和冒险的感觉，这种感觉触发了大脑的奖励系统，释放多巴胺。故填Because they offer a sense of surprise and adventure, which triggers the brain’s reward system and releases dopamine. 【43题详解】 根据“Companies know how to make blind boxes irresistible. They use limited-edition releases, special themes, and popular characters (like Harry Potter or Ne Zha) to make each box feel unique. Plus, many blind boxes are part of a series, encouraging people to collect them all.”可知，公司通过限量版发行、特殊主题和流行角色（如哈利波特或哪吒）来使每个盲盒都感觉独特，此外，许多盲盒是系列的一部分，鼓励人们全部收集。故填They use limited editions, special themes, popular characters, and series collections to make each box feel unique. 【44题详解】 根据“For collectors, the excitement of opening a blind box can quickly turn into frustration when they keep getting the same common figures instead of the rare ones they hoped for.”可知，当收藏者不断得到相同的普通玩偶，而不是他们想要的稀有玩偶时，他们就会感到沮丧。故填When they keep getting duplicates or common figures instead of the rare ones they want. 【45题详解】 根据文章内容，本文主要讨论了盲盒的流行现象及其优缺点，故填The Double-Edged Fun of Blind Boxes (或其他合理标题)。 【46题详解】 这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。例如，认为盲盒是好的，可以说“它们带来快乐，缓解压力，并鼓励社交分享”；认为盲盒不好，可以说“它们造成浪费，鼓励冲动购买，并可能导致不健康的行为，如过度消费或以高价转售”。故填Good: They bring joy, relieve stress, and encourage social sharing. Bad: They create waste, encourage impulsive buying, and can lead to unhealthy behaviors like overspending or reselling at high prices. 用号里所给词的正确形式填空。 Basic First Aid Knowledge Everyone Should Learn Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. That’s why learning some basic first aid skills is important for staying safe and helping others. One of the first steps in first aid is checking the person’s condition. For example, if someone looks pale or weak, it’s important to start by____47____(take) their temperature to see if they have a fever. If someone feels dizzy (头晕的) or has trouble standing, they might not have eaten enough or could be dehydrated (脱水的). In this case, offer them some water and check whether they are ____48____(health) enough to recover on their own. If not, help them sit or lie down and rest. Sometimes, accidents or illnesses happen when we least expect them. For example, just last week, my friend ____49____(catch) a bad cold after walking home in the rain without an umbrella. He had a high fever that night and didn’t know what to do. Luckily, his parents knew some first aid and helped him rest and recover. First aid methods keep improving. It’s helpful to stay updated with the ____50____(late) guidelines from trusted health organizations. That way, you’ll be ready for all kinds of situations—even ones that once seemed ____51____(possible) to deal with. 【答案】47. taking 48. healthy 49. caught 50. latest 51. impossible 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了每个人都应学习的基本急救知识，包括急救的步骤、实际案例及急救知识的更新重要性。 【47题详解】 句意：例如，如果有人看起来苍白或虚弱，重要的是先给他们量体温，看看他们是否发烧。by是介词，后接动名词，take的动名词形式是taking。故填taking。 【48题详解】 句意：在这种情况下，给他们一些水，看看他们是否足够健康，可以自行恢复。此处需用形容词作表语，health的形容词形式是healthy，意为“健康的”。故填healthy。 【49题详解】 句意：例如，就在上周，我的朋友没带伞在雨中走回家后得了重感冒。根据“just last week”可知，此处用一般过去时，catch的过去式是caught。故填caught。 【50题详解】 句意：了解来自可靠健康组织的最新指导方针是有帮助的。guidelines“指导方针”，名词，此处需用形容词修饰guidelines，late的形容词形式latest意为“最新的”，符合语境。故填latest。 【51题详解】 句意：这样，你就会为各种情况做好准备——即使是那些曾经看起来无法处理的情况。根据“ you’ll be ready for all kinds of situations”可知，你将为所有情况做好准备，空格处表示“不可能的”，possible“可能的”，其反义词是impossible表示“不可能的”。故填impossible。 六、五选四。阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。(每小题2.5分，共10分) What Are Tariffs? ____52____ It’s usually added to certain types of products, like cars, clothes, or electronics. The tax can be a percentage of the item’s price or a set fee for each item. The main purpose of tariffs is to make foreign products more expensive so that people are more likely to buy things made in their own country. ____53____ One likely reason is that tariffs are believed to help protect local businesses and jobs. For example, imagine a car made in a foreign country costs $30,000, while a similar car made locally in your home city costs $35,000. That’s $5,000 more expensive, right? However, if your government decides to add a 30% tariff to the imported foreign-made car, its price could jump to $39,000. Now, the local car is $4,000 cheaper, making it a better deal for you and other buyers in your country. There could be other benefits of tariffs too, including helping new or struggling local industries compete with big foreign companies, bringing in extra money for the government, and giving the country an upper hand when making trade deals with other nations. That said, are there any downsides of tariffs? ____54____ For example, tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers. When higher tariffs make imported goods more expensive, shoppers end up paying more. Also, there may be problems for businesses. Some companies rely on materials imported from other countries. If those materials get higher tariffs, their costs go up, and the products made from them become pricier too. Moreover, there is the risk of trade wars. If one country puts tariffs on another’s goods, the other country might do the same in return. This back-and-forth can hurt both countries. How do tariffs affect you? ____55____ For example, if there’s a 25% tariff on imported iron and steel, things like cars, bikes, and washing machines could cost more, as they all use steel. But on the positive side, workers and companies that make steel locally would benefit, because their products would be cheaper compared to imported ones. This could mean more jobs and stronger local businesses. In the end, tariffs are a tool governments use to manage trade. They can help protect jobs, but may also lead to higher costs for consumers. Understanding how they work helps explain why some products get more expensive, and how trade between countries affects our daily lives. A. Why do countries use tariffs? B. Even though tariffs might help local businesses, they also have some negative effects. C. A tariff is a tax that a government puts on goods coming from other countries. D. Tariffs have far more disadvantages than advantages. E. The biggest way tariffs impact everyday life is by raising prices. 【答案】52. C 53. A 54. B 55. E 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了关税的定义、作用、优缺点及对日常生活的影响。 【52题详解】 根据“What Are Tariffs?”及后文“It’s usually added to certain types of products, like cars, clothes, or electronics. The tax can be a percentage of the item’s price or a set fee for each item.”对关税的解释，C选项“关税是政府对来自其他国家的商品征收的一种税。”是对关税的定义，符合语境。故选C。 53题详解】 根据“One likely reason is that tariffs are believed to help protect local businesses and jobs.”可知，该段在阐述国家使用关税的原因，A选项“各国为何使用关税？”能概括该部分内容。故选A。 【54题详解】 根据“That said, are there any downsides of tariffs?”可知，该段开始讨论关税的缺点，B选项“尽管关税可能有助于当地企业，但它们也有一些负面影响。”承上启下，符合语境。故选B。 【55题详解】 根据“How do tariffs affect you?”及后文“For example, if there's a 25% tariff on imported iron and steel, things like cars, bikes, and washing machines could cost more, as they all use steel.”关于关税导致商品涨价的例子，E选项“关税对日常生活最大的影响是提高物价。”符合语境。故选E。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 北师大实验中学2025-2026年度九年级上学期 英语开学摸底测试 班级： 姓名： 学号： 考 生 须 知 1.本试卷12页，共6道大题，55道小题：答题纸共1页。满分100分，考试时间60分钟。 2.在试卷和答题卡上准确填写班级、姓名、学号。 3.试卷答案一律填写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 4.在答题卡上，选择题须用2B铅笔将选中项涂黑涂满，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。 一、单项选择。(每小题1.5分，共15分) 1. Tom and I are going to visit ________ grandparents this weekend. A their B. our C. we D. us 2. The best time to visit Beijing is ________ autumn. A. on B. at C. in D. to 3. I practiced swimming for an hour, ________ I am tired now. A. but B. so C. or D. for 4. —________ I do the art project on my own? —No, you don’t have to. You can work with your classmates. A. Must B. May C. Can D. Shall 5. With the help of my teacher, I’ve become much _________ at writing than before. A. good B. better C. best D. the best 6. —________ will your cousin arrive at the airport? —In about twenty minutes. A. How long B. How soon C. How often D. How far 7. When I walked into the kitchen, Dad ________ breakfast and singing along with the radio. A. is cooking B. cooked C. was cooking D. will cook 8. Ever since I was a kid, I ________ to be a doctor. A. want B. wanted C. have wanted D. will want 9. —Where is Lily? —She ________ to the supermarket five minutes ago. A. goes B. went C. is D. has gone 10. —Do you know ________? —Yes. He moved to Shanghai last month. A. where did Tom go B. where Tom goes C. where has Tom gone D. where Tom went 二、完形填空。(11-18题2分，19-26题1分，共24分) 根据上下文及首字母提示写出合适的单词，补全短文。 Grade 9 is different. It’s not just about harder tests or more homework. It’s the year when you start asking bigger questions—“What do I want?”, “Who do I want to be?” At the beginning of the term, Chen Rui felt unsure. Everyone else seemed so focused. He wasn’t. But he told himself to h____11____ a try—to show up, work hard, and see what might happen. Some nights the homework felt endless. It seemed to t____12____ up all his free time. He wanted to quit. Then he noticed his to-do list. The small boxes he had checked reminded him how far he’d come—and for a moment, he felt quietly p____13____ of himself. That little sense of pride stayed with him. As a r____14____, he didn’t just complete tasks—he began to enjoy the process. At the end of each day, he reminded himself that effort matters more than outcome. The next day, he even found that he couldn’t w____15____ to finish tasks—not for grades, but to see what he could achieve. While some students were already c____16____ down the days to the big exam, Rui stayed focused. He knew success doesn’t come from luck—it comes from showing up, working hard, and making the most of every day. He may not be the best yet, but he knows it’s better to try than to look back and r____17____ not trying at all. Now, whenever he gets a new task, he takes a deep breath, opens his notebook, and begins to f____18____ out the page—not perfectly, but step by step. Day by day, that choice to keep trying shapes the person he is becoming. (二)阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从后面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 At the age of eight, I attended my first Kathak (卡塔克舞) class because I didn’t want to feel left out by my friends. My mother was very ____19____ of my decision. “Give it a try. You might just love it,” she said. However, four years later, I was sure I ____20____ Kathak. Maybe it was because of the online classes during the flu seasons, which felt like a waste of time. Maybe it was the seeds of self-doubt that had taken root. Or maybe it was just the one-step chakkar (单步脚尖旋转), which seemed as frightening and ____21____ as climbing Mount Everest. I wasn’t sure what caused it, but I was struggling to understand why I was still dancing. Seeing my frustration, my mother tried to help by seeking advice from my friends. For a teenager, that was humiliating (屈辱的), and I held her responsible for my ____22____. I spent more time arguing with my mother than practicing Kathak. Looking back, I realize that if my mother hadn’t insisted, I would have quit long ago, and my life would probably be ____23____. However, fate had its own plan. After I reached the ninth grade, I had bigger things to worry about, like my sleep schedule and the science projects. Kathak took a backseat on my list of priorities (优先事项). Too busy to hate anything or anyone, I stopped wasting my breath arguing with my mother. I just got by with each dancing class, and, if I was honest, I kind of appreciated those two hours when there was nothing else on my mind. Months went by, I didn’t realize how much I had ____24____, but suddenly I could do ten one-step chakkars. I started to look forward to dancing. As I danced, the sound of each drumbeat resonated (共振) deeply within me. My body moved naturally to the melody, and the jingle of bells chased away my anxious thoughts. I felt peaceful. I found myself ____25____ every second of it. Reflecting on the journey that has brought me this far, I realize that passion isn’t always love at first sight. Sometimes, it grows slowly. Thanks to my mother’s support and belief in me, I have discovered my true ____26____. I was just too stubborn to see it at first. For me, Kathak is not just about dancing; it’s about self-discovery and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. 19. A. sure B. supportive C. surprised D. tired 20. A. changed B. learned C. judged D. hated 21. A. unorganized B. inconvenient C. unachievable D. unfortunate 22. A. suffering B. laziness C. opinions D. needs 23. A. lonely B. messy C. different D. dangerous 24. A. reviewed B. replaced C. dreamed D. progressed 25. A. missing B. enjoying C. wasting D. forgetting 26. A. passion B. personality C. pride D. depth 三、阅读理解。(每小题2分，共28分) A (一)信息匹配。 请根据Emma，Eric和Eddie的需求，选择最合适的景点，并将所对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。 A. B. C. D. ____27____Emma longs for a camping trip in an open area during which she can be close to nature. She especially wants to camp by a lake, so that she can do some fishing there. However, she doesn’t like to go into the deep woods because she finds it rather scary. ____28____Eric enjoys the quiet farm life. He wants to spend two days in a farm where he can get connected with nature. He also likes animals, so it will be perfect if he is allowed to feed some farm animals there. ____29____Eddie is athletic and usually spends his holidays playing sports with his friends. However, this vacation, he plans to go hiking in the deep forest. Weather permitting, he would like to sleep there and enjoy the stars in the woods. (二)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 B When I was twelve, our school announced a project to help the community. Each student should come up with an idea to make our neighborhood a better place. At first, I wasn’t sure what to do. But one day, while walking home, I noticed something: there were no places for children to read outside of school. That’s when I decided to build a little free library. I shared my idea with my parents, and they backed me every step of the way. My dad helped me find some old wood in the garage, and my mom donated a few books. At first, I was excited, but as I started building, I realized it wasn’t as easy as I thought. The wood was heavy, and I didn’t know how to use the tools properly. I felt discouraged and wanted to give up. But my dad encouraged me. “Take it one step at a time,” he said. “You’ll figure it out.” After weeks of hard work, the little library was finally ready. It was a small wooden box with a door, painted bright blue. I filled it with books and placed it in the park near my house. On the first day, I stood nearby to see if anyone would use it. Hours passed, and no one came. I felt disappointed and wondered if my idea had been a waste of time. The next morning, I walked by the park and saw something that made me stop. A little girl was sitting on a bench, holding one of the books from the library. She was smiling and completely lost in the story. My heart swelled with pride. Over the next few days, more children and even some adults visited the library. They borrowed books, left notes, and even donated some of their own. By the end of the project, my little library had become a beloved part of the neighborhood, proving that even small efforts can lead to something truly meaningful. Seeing others enjoy the library made all the hard work feel completely worthwhile. 30. What made the writer decide to build a little free library? A. To earn a prize from the school project. B. To help children have a place to read. C. To use some old wood in the garage. D. To make the community more beautiful. 31. How did the writer feel about building the library? A. Confident and excited from start to finish. B. Disappointed at first and felt sad later. C. Nervous at first but stopped trying later. D. Upset at first but very proud in the end. 32. What lesson can we learn from the writer’s experience? A. Sharing books can bring happiness to others. B. Small efforts can truly make a big difference. C. School projects can be challenging but satisfying. D. Asking for help can sometimes make things easier. C How old is your dog? Maybe it was born four years ago. At that age, a human would still be a kid. Your dog, however, acts like an adult. You might have heard that to get a dog’s “biological” age, you just multiply (乘) its age in years by seven. That would make your dog equal to a 28-year-old human. But as a new study shows, that simple calculation (计算) is probably wrong. At first glance, multiplying by seven seems to make sense. On average, people live about seven times longer than dogs. However, there are clear problems with this method. For example, a one-year-old baby is just learning to walk, while a one-year-old dog is already mature enough to have puppies of its own. This is because different species develop at very different rates. Interestingly, both dogs and humans experience similar stages of development: we’re babies (or puppies), then kids (or still puppies), then juveniles (少年), then adolescents (青少年), and finally adults. As we pass through these stages, our DNA also undergoes changes. These changes are marked by chemical “tags” called methyl (甲基) marks, and the pattern of these marks on DNA is known as a methylome (甲基化组). As an animal ages, its methylome changes too. Scientists thought that by comparing the methylomes of humans and dogs at different ages, they might be able to match those of 320 people ranging from one to 103 years old. The results were surprising. Puppies grow much faster than people in the early years. But as dogs get older the rate at which they age begins to slow down. The scientists used these findings to create a special mathematical formula (公式) to calculate a dog’s “human” age. The new formula uses natural logarithms (自然对数): take the natural logarithm of a dog’s age, multiply it by 16, and then add 31. With this new formula, an eight-week-old puppy is about the same as a one-year-old baby. A one-year-old dog is like a 31-year-old person, and a four-year-old dog is about the same as a 53-year-old human. Are you ready to calculate your dog’s age? By understanding your dog’s true age, you can give it the right care, nutrition, and attention it needs at every stage of life. 33. What does the new study say about the “multiply by seven” rule? A. It compares dog and human ages. B. It oversimplifies how dogs age. C. It is just a simple math formula. D. It is mainly used for adult dogs. 34. Ostrander’s team calculated the actual age of a dog by comparing ________. A. the methylomes of different Labrador retrievers B. the DNA of dogs and people aged from 1 to 103 C. the methylomes of dogs and people at different ages D. the methylomes of dogs to those of same-aged people 35. What does the graph (图表) show about aging in dogs and humans? A. Dogs and humans age nearly at the same speed. B. Dogs become mature later than humans do. C. Dogs age very slowly when they are young. D. Dogs age quickly at first, then more slowly later. 36. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To question the old rule for judging dog and human ages. B. To show differences in aging between dogs and people. C. To introduce a new way to compare dog and human ages. D. To advise people to care for their dogs at every stage. D Years ago, my father gave me a rule that still guides me: “Take one extra minute to do it right.” Psychologists (心理学家) often refer to this as “mindful decision-making,” a process of stopping to consider the results of our actions before we act. My father’s “extra-minute” rule is a simple but powerful example of this idea, encouraging me to slow down and make thoughtful choices to avoid mistakes and regrets. This rule has shaped my life in many ways. When my children were small, I slid hot drinks out of reach and covered sharp table corners—tiny steps that often prevented accidents we would later regret. But the benefits of the extra-minute rule go beyond safety. It also strengthens relationships. People often wish they had said “I love you” or “I’m sorry” while they still had the chance. One Saturday morning, my father—already in his eighties—planned to see an eye doctor near my office. At first, I told him I would stay home and enjoy the holiday. Then I paused and reminded myself, “He’s getting older, and every moment we share counts.” I changed my plan, drove across town, and sat beside him in the clinic. That single hour has become one of my most cherished memories. As for me, the extra-minute rule is simple but powerful. Whenever I finish a task—or before I speak or press “send”—I stop and ask myself two questions: “Is it safe? Is it kind?” Those seconds have rescued me more times than I can count. For safety the benefits are immediate. Before leaving the house, I check that the stove is off, candles are out and windows are locked. One morning, the pause saved me: I smelled gas under a pot I had forgotten to turn off. A friend once flooded his flat by leaving a tap running; he now says he wishes he had taken the same minute. Kindness grows from the pause as well. Recently I wrote an angry message to a workmate who hadn’t answered our project note. Just before sending, I paused, softened my words and asked if everything was okay. Hours later, she explained she’d faced a family emergency and hadn’t seen her phone all day. Without that minute, our friendship and our project—might have cracked. Life will never be perfect, and mistakes will still happen. Yet most regrets begin small—a careless word, an unchecked switch, or a hurried choice. An extra minute cannot change the past, but it can shape a safer, kinder future. So next time you hurry out the door, end a conversation, or are about to press “send,” give yourself that one-minute pause. It may be the briefest minute of your day, but it could spare you the saddest words in English: “if only.” 37. Why did the author drive across town that Saturday morning? A. To relax at home and enjoy a peaceful holiday. B. To attend her own scheduled eye check-up. C. To keep her elderly father company at a clinic. D. To finish important project work at her office. 38. In Paragraph 7, the underlined word “cracked” most probably means ________. A. broken B. improved C. started D. slowed 39. According to the “extra-minute” rule, what should people do? A. Leave a hot iron on while stepping out. B. Choose words carefully before replying. C. Wait a minute so that the dish tastes better. D. Start the car without checking everyone is seated. 40. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. A Father’s Safety Tip B. Two Saddest Words “If Only” C. The Value of Taking a Moment D. Pausing Builds Better Relationships 四、阅读表达。(41题1分，42-45题2分，46题4分，共13分) 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Blind boxes are everywhere—from toy stores to social media. You may not yet own one, but you must have heard something about Labubu, the fluffy blind box toy that has gone viral in recent months. What makes them so exciting? It all comes down to the surprise they offer. Imagine this, you are holding a blind box, but you don’t know what’s inside. That sense of mini-adventure triggers your brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine—the same chemical that brings you joy and makes things like winning a game feel so good. Companies know how to make blind boxes irresistible. They use limited-edition releases, special themes, and popular characters (like Harry Potter or Ne Zha) to make each box feel unique. Plus, many blind boxes are part of a series, encouraging people to collect them all. For some, it’s about reliving childhood memories of exchanging cards or toy collections. For others, it’s the satisfaction of completing a set. Social media platforms like Rednote, Douyin and Weibo make blind boxes even more popular. Watching influencers or friends unbox them creates excitement and FOMO (fear of missing out). People love sharing their own unboxing experiences. The more people see others enjoying blind boxes, the more they want to try them too. While blind boxes are often seen as kids’ toys, adults love them too. Opening a blind box is a stress reliever for grown-ups—a small, happy surprise in a long working day. Indeed, blind boxes have become attractive to everyone, old and young. While blind boxes are fun, they also have their downsides. One major problem is waste—since buyers don’t know what’s inside, they often end up with duplicates, or figures they don’t want. Many of these unwanted toys get thrown away as plastic waste. For collectors, the excitement of opening a blind box can quickly turn into frustration when they keep getting the same common figures instead of the rare ones they hoped for. The blind box trend has also led to extreme behaviors. Limited-edition releases create a frenzy—like people camping outside stores overnight or pushing and shoving to grab boxes before they sell out. Even worse, resellers buy up popular blind boxes just to sell them later at crazy-high prices. A $15 toy might end up costing hundreds online. Blind boxes can be exciting, but it’s important to look at both sides of the coin. Before buying, ask yourself: Am I doing this for fun, or just because everyone else is? Collecting should be about joy, not stress or greed. Always keep blind boxes a fun hobby, instead of a toxic trend. 41. Are blind boxes everywhere? ________________________________ 42. According to the passage, why are blind boxes so exciting? ________________________________ 43. How do companies make blind boxes attractive? ________________________________ 44. When do collectors get frustrated with blind boxes? ________________________________ 45. Give the passage a title. ________________________________ 46. Do you think blind boxes are a good thing? Why or why not? Please give at least two reasons. ________________________________ 用号里所给词的正确形式填空。 Basic First Aid Knowledge Everyone Should Learn Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. That’s why learning some basic first aid skills is important for staying safe and helping others. One of the first steps in first aid is checking the person’s condition. For example, if someone looks pale or weak, it’s important to start by____47____(take) their temperature to see if they have a fever. If someone feels dizzy (头晕的) or has trouble standing, they might not have eaten enough or could be dehydrated (脱水的). In this case, offer them some water and check whether they are ____48____(health) enough to recover on their own. If not, help them sit or lie down and rest. Sometimes, accidents or illnesses happen when we least expect them. For example, just last week, my friend ____49____(catch) a bad cold after walking home in the rain without an umbrella. He had a high fever that night and didn’t know what to do. Luckily, his parents knew some first aid and helped him rest and recover. First aid methods keep improving. It’s helpful to stay updated with the ____50____(late) guidelines from trusted health organizations. That way, you’ll be ready for all kinds of situations—even ones that once seemed ____51____(possible) to deal with. 六、五选四。阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。(每小题2.5分，共10分) What Are Tariffs? ____52____ It’s usually added to certain types of products, like cars, clothes, or electronics. The tax can be a percentage of the item’s price or a set fee for each item. The main purpose of tariffs is to make foreign products more expensive so that people are more likely to buy things made in their own country. ____53____ One likely reason is that tariffs are believed to help protect local businesses and jobs. For example, imagine a car made in a foreign country costs $30,000, while a similar car made locally in your home city costs $35,000. That’s $5,000 more expensive, right? However, if your government decides to add a 30% tariff to the imported foreign-made car, its price could jump to $39,000. Now, the local car is $4,000 cheaper, making it a better deal for you and other buyers in your country. There could be other benefits of tariffs too, including helping new or struggling local industries compete with big foreign companies, bringing in extra money for the government, and giving the country an upper hand when making trade deals with other nations. That said, are there any downsides of tariffs? ____54____ For example, tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers. When higher tariffs make imported goods more expensive, shoppers end up paying more. Also, there may be problems for businesses. Some companies rely on materials imported from other countries. If those materials get higher tariffs, their costs go up, and the products made from them become pricier too. Moreover, there is the risk of trade wars. If one country puts tariffs on another’s goods, the other country might do the same in return. This back-and-forth can hurt both countries. How do tariffs affect you? ____55____ For example, if there’s a 25% tariff on imported iron and steel, things like cars, bikes, and washing machines could cost more, as they all use steel. But on the positive side, workers and companies that make steel locally would benefit, because their products would be cheaper compared to imported ones. This could mean more jobs and stronger local businesses. In the end, tariffs are a tool governments use to manage trade. They can help protect jobs, but may also lead to higher costs for consumers. Understanding how they work helps explain why some products get more expensive, and how trade between countries affects our daily lives. A. Why do countries use tariffs? B. Even though tariffs might help local businesses, they also have some negative effects. C. A tariff is a tax that a government puts on goods coming from other countries. D. Tariffs have far more disadvantages than advantages. E. 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