湖北省区襄阳市第二十一中学2025-2026学年九年级上学期12月期中英语试题

2025-2026学年上学期九年级英语期中学业质量检测 《本试卷共8页，满分90分，考试时间100分钟) ★祝考试顺利★ 注意事项： 1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填涂在试卷和答题卡上。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑 。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、 草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 笔试部分（90分) 一、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读短文，从每小题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Once there was a 14-year old boy who was knowu as a fast runner in his village.He only cared about winning every race and becoming more 1. One day,the boy 2 a rumning race in his village.He won the 100-meter and 50-meter races with no problem He was 3 himself and received great cheers.But his grandtather asked him to have a race.with two surprising people,an old man and a blind girl.The boy thought it was really 4,but agreed In the race,the boy finished first,but the old man and the blind girl were 5 at the starting line.With joy,the boy was waiting for the cheers from the crowa But they kept_6· "Why are people not cheering 7 me like before?"he asked his 8."Start the race again with them 9 this time,all of you should cross the finish line at the same time. the grandfather said The boy was surprised but 10.During the second race,the boy took the 11 of the old man and the blind girl.12,he walked to the finishing line with them The crowd gave them a standing cneer. The boy asked his grandfather,"For whom are the people cheering?Is it for me,or 13 ?"The grandfather was happy.He14_and said,"The crowd did not cheer for anyone of you They cheered for 15_you all ran the race together. Facing the race of life,what matters is not just winning,but how you run the race ()1.A.wise B.patient C.beautiful D.successful ()2.A.took part in B.took place C.took care of D.took out ()3.A.patient with B.proud of interested in D.good at （)4.A.active B.wise C.unbelievable D.impolite （)5.A.never B.already C.still D.ever （)6.A.si1ent B.relaxed C.careful D.lively （)7.A.on B.in C.from D.for （)8.A.father B.grandfather C.grandmother D.parents （)9.A.But B.And C.So D.Or 第1页共8页 )10.A.refused B.agreed C.avoided )11.A.legs B.feet C.hands D.played )12.A.Slowly B.Normally C.Quickly D.backs )13.A.her B.him D.Clearly C.them ）14.A.jumped B.treated D.you C.sang ）15.A.here B.what D.smiled C.how 二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分) D.when 第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读三篇短文，从每小题所给的BCD四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。 A Now over the years,Chinese dishes are becoming more and more popular in foreign countries In the US,people are eating Hot Fot,Jianbing and Roujiamo And in Russia,hundreds of Tanghuludout in just a few hours.Alot of these foods are simlar to western foods. This may be why foreigners are getting more and more interested in them and love eatingtem For example,Roujiamo is similar to burgers.Youtiao is kind of like thechurro a popularsnack in Spain.AndTanghuluissimto candy apples,apopular snack for children in the US and UK.This book will give you a better understanding of Chinese food. The content(目录) 1.Hot Pot P5-10 Hot Pot,is a special meal that can be shared with friends, is popular abroad.Learn more here. 2.Jianbing P11-14 This delicious breakfast food is enjoyed by people in several countries.Check it out here! 3.Roujiamo P19-23 Did China invent the hamburger?Read this story and find out some interesting facts about roujiamo. 4.Tanghulu P24-26 Is it similar to some foreign foods?Find out here. 5.Youtiao P27-30 Many countries have dishes that are similar to youtiao.Fried food is tasty everywhere. ()16.From the passage,what sells well in Russia? A.Tanghulu B.Jianbing C.Roujiamo D.Youtiao ()17.On which pages of the book can you find more information about dianbing? A.P5-10. B.P11-14. C.P1518. D.P19-23. ()18.Match the Chinese foods 13 with their similar western foods a-c. 第2页共8贞 Which of the following is right? ①Roujiamo ②Youtiao ③Tanghu1u a,candy spples b.churro c.hamburgers A①*c:②+a;③→b B.①-b；②→a;③→c C①-+c；②→b;③+a D①-→b:②-→c;③→a ()19.Who will more possibly buy this book? A.Li Hua,a cook from China,is studying western food. B.Cindy,who is writing a report about the history of western food. C.Dave is interested in Chinese food after trying his classmate's Tanghulu. D.Jim wants to know different Chinese food on different traditional festivals. ()20.Where can we probably read this passage? A.In a storybook. B.In a travel guide. C.In a science report. D.In a food magazine. B It was a rainy,windy October afternoon.Garth stood outside his house with a wide smile.The weather was perfect for testing his new inventionUmbrella Hat.He could hardly wait to see whether it could keep the rain off.He walked along the street.The hat worked. Suddenly,three boys in his neighborhood appeared and stopped him.Todd,the oldest one,pulled his Umbrella Hat off his head."What's this?"he asked. "It's an Umbrella Hat.You can wear it on rainy days and.."Garth said. The boy laughed,"Will anyone wear that stupid thing?"Todd threw the hat onto the ground and then ran off. Garth picked up his Umbrella Hat from the ground with tears "Maybe Todd was right.In reality(),who would ever need his invention?"He_lowered his head and said to himself. Suddenly,he raised his head and saw a lady looking at him."I was just leaving my house when I saw you and those boys.Are you okay? Then she saw the broken Umbrella Hat and asked;"Er...what's that?" "It's my Umbrella Hat.I thought it out and made it by myself,"answered Garth. "What a creative mind you have!Don't ever let stupid boys play jokes on you! Keep inventing and one day you will create something really great!"she said. "And you've given me a wonderful idea,"she continued."I have a gadget( shop-Gadgets 4U.I'd like to hold a competition to find the best young gadget inventor in our town.I'11 display()three best inventions.I'm sure you'1l have a chance of winning a prize. Garth was very surprised.Gadgets 4U was one of his favorite places.The thought of having his invention displayed in that wonderful place was so exciting.He suddenly felt much better and could already feel lots of new ideas coming out! ()21.Why was there a smile on Garth's face? 第3页共8页 A.Because it was cool that afternoon. B.Because his Umbrella Hat was successful. C.Because he felt excited to show the Umbrella Hat to his friends. D.Because the weather was good enough to show whether his Umbrella Hat could work. )22.How did Garth feel after the lady talked to him? A.He was sad about his broken hat. B.He felt angry at the boys. C.He decided to stop inventing. D.He felt more confident and excited. )23.What does the underlined word "lowered probably mean? A.set off B.check out C.turn off D.put down ()24.What's the right order according to the passage? iTodd pulled the hat off Garth's head; 2The laay said some nice words to Garth for his creative mind. 3Garth felt he was full of new ideas. Garth couldn't wait to test his invention. 5Garth picked up his Umbrella Hat from the ground. A④⑤①②③B.④①⑤②③C.⑤④①②③ D.①⑤④②③ 25.What is the best title for the passage? A.An Umbrella Hat. B.A kind Lady. C.An Invention Competition.D.Garth's Journey of Invention. C The Three Gorges Dam(三峡大坝)，lying on the Yangtze River in Hubei Province,is one of the largest and most amazing engineering projects in the world.It stands proudly between the beautiful mountains of Xiling Gorge,showing the wisdomanu hard work of the Chinese people. The Yangtze River,China's longest river,often caused serious flood,in the past,bringing disasters to millions of people.To solve this problem and create clean energy,the Chinese government decided to build a huge dam. People began to build the Three Gorges Dam in 1994.And it took over 12 years to complete.Thousands of workers used modern machines and technology to make this dream come true.They moved mountains,changed the river's path( )to build the dam,which is about 2.3 kilometers long and 185 meters high,as tall as a 60-story building! Today,the dam plays a key role in China.It has greatly reduced flood risks,protecting cities and farmlands.The dam's power stations produce clean electricity for millions of homes and factories,helping reduce air pollution,Its connected vessel system连通器系统)helps ships pass.Ships enter a lock(),and gates close.Water level inside the lock rises or falls 第4页共8页 to match the next section().When the water levels become the same,gates open,and the ship moves to the next lock. The Three Gorges Dam is not just a dam,it's a symbol of China's courage and creativity.Visitors-from around the world come to see this modern wonder,Students learn about its scientific achievements and the spirit of teamworR behind it.The dam teaches us that with determination(),humans can overcome even the most difficult challenges of nature. ()26.What does the underlined word "It"in Paragraph 1 refer to()? A.The Yangtze River.B.The Xiling Gorge. C.The Three Gorges Dam.D.The engineering project. 27.What are the uses of the Three Gorges Dam according to the passage? ①Control1 ing floods 2Producing clean energy 3Creating new tourist places ④Improving ship transportation(运输) A.①②③ B.①②④ C.①③④ D.②③④ （)28.hat principle(原理)allows ships to pass through the dam's gates smoothly? A B D )29.Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph1②-=Paragraph2..） ① ① ②③ ④⑤ ②③④® ⑤ ⑧⑧⑤ A B C D ()30.What's the writer's main purpose of writing the passage? A.To list tne dam's benefits（好处)to society,. B.To describe challenges in building the dam. C.To explain why Chinese people built the dam. D.To speak highly of Chinese people's wisdom and creativity. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后方框中的A一F选项中，选出最佳选项补全短文，并涂在答 题卡上相应的位置。选项中有一项为多余选项。 第5页共8页 A.Because it was cool thatnm Hey,wise investors(投资者)！Do you believe that some investments have no risk and high returns?Yes!That's reading!(31). First,reading can help you build a dream and go after It.From books,you will find that most successful people are brave enough to fight for their dreams.However, even when you have a dream,if you don't work hard for it,a dream will always be just a dream.(32). Kira and a Dog Named Money is a fairy tale,but it tells a lot about finance management(财务管理.(33).一_To them,I’dsay,“You're wrong.You stillhave much to read and learn."Read this book,and you'11 know that managing money can help people realize their dreams. (34).Confidence is important for success. "Without this confidence,you won't start doing it,and if you don't do it, nothing will happen,"Robert Kiyosaki wrote in Rich Dad Poor Dad.From great books, your'11 learn to believe“I create my life”rather than“1 ife happens to me'”。 Finally,reading shows the meaning of life.People often lose sight of ( their purpose (or even forget their dreams. (35)._If you don't know what life means to you,keep reading,and you will soon discover it. Isn't reading the most worthwhile investment you've ever heard of So what are you waiting for,wise investors? A.Reading can also build confidence. B.Here is exactly what reading gives you. C.You can read at any time and at any place. D.From picture books to novels,they can teach you life lessons. E.So work hard to go after your dream just like the heroes in books. R Some may think that the little money we make means nothing to our dreams. 31 32 33 34 35 三、选词填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，并 将其答案写在答题卡上相应的位置。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 encourage One close hold S如 take celebrate include competition pride The 15th National Games of China is being 36. from November 9 to 21,2025 in Guangdong,Hong Kong and Macao.It is the 37. time that the games nave 38. place in three eities,making it a special and historic event.The games 39._ thirty-four major sports like 40. athletics and cycling with over 419 events in total. Many young players are competing with famous stars:the diver Quar Hongchan and the runner Su Bingtian.Some events like diving and basketball 第6页共8页 started even before the opening.Besides professional 41. there are also 23 public sports for ordinary people,such as dragon dance and taichi. This 42.everyone to join in and enjoy sports The 15th National Games not only shows the spirit of sports,but alse brings people in Guangdong,Hong Kong and Macao 43._together than before. It is more than a competition--it is even a 44. f unity(团结)and health. When we watch it,we feel 45. _and want to move forward. 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 四、读写结合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节任务型阅读（共5小题，满分10分） Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life,such as love,beauty and family.The,most comon things,from paper to clay (to bamboo,are turned into objects of beauty. Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera which dates back to the year 1790.There are four main roles-Sheng,Dan,Jing,Chou.On the stage the actors not only act.they also sing and dance while performing()some difficult movements. Paper cutting has been for over 1,500 years which is listed in the national intangible culture heritage(非物质文化遗产).Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do.The most common pictures are flowers,animals,and things about Chinese history.During the Spring Festival,they are put on windows,doors and walls as symbols of wishes fer good luck and a happy niew year. Chinese clay art is a kind of folk art.It is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real.The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story.It takes several weeks to complete everything.These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. 46.What important things do traditional Chinese art forms show in life? ·(不超过6个词，2分) 47-49.Fill in the blanks according to the passage. (第49题1分；第47、48 题各2分) Traditional Chinese Cultural expressions art forms Beijing Opera The actors 47. on the stage(不超过 5个词，2分) 第7页共8页 的金与品雪孩洞事第 Paper cutting Pictures are used as symbols of 48 (不超过10个词，2分) 49. (3个词，1分) Small pieces show all Chinese people love life and beauty 50.Which special form of traditional art would you like to learn?Why? (结合自身实际，不超过20词，3分 第二节书面表达（共1题，满分15分） 假如你叫李华，你们学校准备举办“校园科技创意大赛”，并且有一批来自英语的交 流生过来参观，你们班的科技小组设计了一款叫小艺“英语学习I助手机器人”的作 品参赛。请你根据下表内容，用英语写一篇短文来介绍你们的作品，同时也向他们谈 谈科拉给家乡带来的变化，词数90左右。 Name Xiao Yi Look(外貌) look like a lovely kid,have a round face... read English books Functions (功能) communicate in English help correct spelling,pronunciation,grammar and so on... Changes in Xiangyang environment,traffic,people.... Feelings Hello,everyone!Welcome to Xiangyang.First,I'm glad to introduce our new invention. 第8页共8页