江苏省无锡市天一中学2025-2026学年上学期九年级英语12月月考试题

初三英语学科作业检查

2025.12

一、听力（略）

二、单项选择  

(    ) 21. — Hi, Diana. I hear Zootopia 2 hit theaters on November 26, 2025.

— Yes, it's a         about detective s in a city of animals. I watched it the other day.

A. drama    B. chat show    C. game show                 D. cartoon

(    ) 22. I         in love with the character Flash since the release of Zootopia 1. How attractive！

A. have fallen   B. have been    C. fell                  D. have felt

(    ) 23.         there are some disagreements about it, the new film has received many good reviews from the public.

A. Because   B. Unless     C. Although                 D. If

(    ) 24. It has taken the Chinese box office by storm.         big success it is！

A. What a   B. What     C. How     D. How a

(    ) 25. The film brings back the characters—Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Their relationship is         partnership.

A. over    B. beyond    C. above                               D. against

(    ) 26. The art director said that creating a lively and believable animal world was their biggest         that he took on.

A. challenge   B. change     C. chance                                            D. choice

(    ) 27. The producer hopes the movie's message about “Anyone can be anything.” will         the young to follow their dreams.

A. make    B. encourage    C. allow                  D. cause

(    ) 28.— It's said that there's a deep conflict (冲突) between mammals and non- mammals. Do Judy and Nick manage to solve it?

— You won't find out the answer         Shakira sings the theme song at the very end.

A. until    B. unless     C. since                               D. while

(    ) 29.— Its success reminds me of the Chinese animated movie Nezha 2.

— Me too. It is         an excellent movie that it attracts         many people in the world.

A. such; such   B. such; so    C. so; such                 D. so; so

(    ) 30. I want to be a film         like Jiaozi when I grow up. I like making movies.

A. painter    B. actor     C. director                 D. musician

(    ) 31.— By the way, could you please tell me        ? 

— Yes, there is a modern one on Zhongshan Road.

A. how often do you visit the cinema    B. if are there any good cinemas in Wuxi

C. how far it is from the cinema     D. if there are any good cinemas in Wuxi

(    ) 32.—Must I book tickets for it online?

—I'm afraid you        . You can buy them when you enter the cinema.

A. can't    B. won't     C. needn't                 D. may not

(    ) 33.— Do you think it         of us Grade 9 students to spend some time watching movies?

— No, I don't think so. We can improve listening skills instead.

A. creative   B. silly     C. wise     D. curious

(    ) 34.—To see is to believe！I can't wait to go to the cinema this weekend.

—       . You shouldn't miss the great film.

A. Not at all.   B. You' re joking.   C. You' re welcome.  D. Enjoy yourself.

 

三、完形填空  

Henry started a business with great enthusiasm (热情), but just after a few months, it failed. After that, he stayed out of work for quite some time. When his teacher Roy knew this, he invited Henry to his home. Roy asked, “Why don't you try some other work?”

“I started a business. I worked so hard and __35__ my everything to it, yet it didn't work. So what's the point of doing work __36__ I can't be sure of success?” Henry replied __37__.

Then Roy showed him a dead __38__ plant. Roy said,“When I sowed its seed, I did __39__ right. I watered it and took great care of it, but it still died.” He continued, “Doing work is the same. No matter how hard you try, you cannot decide what happens in the end. But if you stop trying, you' re not going to __40__ anything big in your life.”

“But if success is only a matter of chance, then why __41__ so much energy and time?” Henry questioned as he was about to leave.

Just then, Roy said, “ __42__ you leave, I want to show you one more thing.” He took Henry to another room. There lay a pile of red tomatoes. Henry couldn't get the point and asked,“Why are you showing me this?”

Roy explained,“These tomatoes are the result of not giving up after earlier failures. I didn't stop after seeing those dead plants. __43__, I sowed seeds again and took care of them. This time,the plants grew. Similarly, if you keep trying, your chances of success improve greatly. But if you give up because of failures, life won't offer you any reward.”

Henry finally understood. He __44__ that success often comes after many attempts, and that the key is to never stop trying. With renewed energy, he decided to make a new plan and start again.

(    ) 35. A. spent   B. brought   C. look   D. devoted

(    ) 36. A. if   B. unless    C. because  D. though

(    ) 37. A. quietly  B. patiently   C. impatiently  D. calmly

(    ) 38. A. flower  B. potato    C. carrot   D. tomato

(    ) 39. A. nothing  B. anything   C. everything  D. something

(    ) 40. A. imagine  B. achieve   C. forget   D. accept

(    ) 41. A. put in   B. give up   C. take in   D. make up

(    ) 42. A. After   B. Before    C. Since   D. While

(    ) 43. A. However  B. Otherwise   C. Moreover  D. Instead

(    ) 44. A. remembered B. forgot    C. realized  D. discovered

 

四、阅读理解 

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TV Programmes This Week

Are you looking for great TV programmes to watch after school or on weekends? Here's a helpful guide to some popular shows on Channel 5. They are not only entertaining but also educational, perfect for students and families.

Morning News is a quick way to start your day. It keeps you updated on what's happening globally without taking too much time. Teen Cook-off is great for teenagers who want to learn cooking skills. You can watch it with your parents and even try making the dishes together at home. Animal World is both fun and informative. It helps you learn about nature and different animal habits, which can also help with your biology studies.

All these programmes are designed to be family-friendly. They don't have any improper content, so you can enjoy them without worry. Why not plan your TV time with this guide?

(    ) 45. When can you watch Teen Cook-off?  

A.7:00-7:30 a. m.  B. 6:00-7:00 p. m.  C. 7:30-8:00 p. m.  D. On weekends only.

(    ) 46. What can you learn from Animal World?