天津市2025-2026学年九年级上学期期末模拟英语试题(二)

天津市外研版九年级2025年秋季英语第一学期期末模拟试题(二）

 

 

一、听力理解听力理解(本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分)

二、单项选择(本大题共15小题，共15分)

1.It’s ______ shame that I didn’t catch ______ flight to Shanghai yesterday.
A. a; a	B. a; the	C. the; a		D. the; the
2.These are not our textbooks. ______ are on the shelf, and ______ are in the teachers’ office.
A. Our; theirs	B. Ours; their	C. Ours; theirs		D. Our; their
3.Teenagers should pay more ______ to their mental health and take ______ for their choices.
A. mind; blame	B.B. attention; responsibility		C. notice; duty	D. regard; fault
4.There isn’t ______ in the meeting room now, but ______ forgot to turn off the lights.
A. somebody; anyone	B. nobody; someone	C. anyone; someone		D. anyone; nobody
5.The film about space exploration sounded very ______, and all the audience felt ______ about the ending.
A. exciting; excited	B. excited; exciting	C. tiring; tired		D. tired; tiring
6.My parents ______ in this neighborhood since 2010 and ______ all the friendly neighbors here.
A. lived; knew		B. have lived; knew
C. lived; have known		D. have lived; have known
7.You need to develop a strong ______ of direction, or you’ll get lost easily in the city.
A. feeling	B. sense	C. thought		D. opinion
8.The little girl has made ______ progress in playing the piano since she took the training course.
A. rapid	B. slow	C. main		D. straight
9.We should ______ the doctors and nurses who fought bravely against the epidemic.
A. look up to	B. take care of	C. get along with		D. run away from
10.Some children like playing outdoors, and ______ enjoy reading by ______ at home.
A. they; them	B. them; they	C. they; themselves		D. them; ourselves
11.Watch out! The ice on the lake is not thick enough. It ______ break under your weight.
A.must	B. should	C. can		D. need
12.With the development of technology, mobile payment is becoming ______ than cash payment.
A. much easy	B. easier	C. easiest		D. the easier
13.The manager advised the workers ______ the new machine carefully before using it.
A. check	B. checking	C. to check		D. checked
14.______ the task was extremely difficult, the team managed to complete it successfully.
A. As	B. While	C. Though		D. Since
15.—I’ve broken my favorite cup.—______. You can go to the store and ask ______ a replacement.
A. Don’t panic; for	B. Best wishes; with	C. That’s cool; to		D. Never mind; at

 

三、完形填空(本大题共10小题，共10分)

Taylor Swift continues to shine in the music world. At the recent Grammy Awards, she once again showed her great musical talent and (1) several important milestones. Her latest album Midnights was not only popular with critics, but also won two major awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year.

This success was very meaningful. It marked her 14th Grammy win and helped her further (2) her position as

one of the most successful artists of all time. With Midnights, Swift became the first artist ever to win the Album of the Year award four times. Her earlier wins came from albums like Fearless, 1989 and Folklore, which show how her music style has (3) over the years.

Besides winning awards, Swift has also made an important decision about her earlier work. Because of a dispute over the ownership of her original recordings, she began to re-record her first six albums. These new versions, called “Taylor’s Versions”, allow her to (4) the rights to her music and future profits. This move not only gives her more control, (5) also lets fans support her artistic independence.

At the same time, Swift’s influence continues to grow. Her Eras Tour has become the highest-grossing tour in history, earning over one billion dollars. A film version of the tour was also released and became the most successful concert film ever. All these achievements show that her popularity is not (6).

During the award ceremony, Swift surprised fans once again. While (7) the Best Pop Vocal Album award, she (8) that a new album would be released soon. With her passion for music and strong connection (9) fans, Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to slow (10).

 

16.A. reached	B. expected	C. refused	D. forgot
17.A. protect	B. improve	C. avoid	D. follow
18.A. remained	B. returned	C. changed	D. stopped
19.A. own	B. lend	C. lose	D. divide
20.A. or	B. but	C. so	D. and
21.A. rising	B. falling	C. missing	D. simple
22.A. accepting	B. refusing	C. missing	D. designing
23.A. imagined	B. announced	C. doubted	D. warned
24.A. to	B. with	C. for	D. from
25.A. in	B. down	C. away	D. off

 

四、阅读理解(本大题共15小题，共30分)

 

A

Yesterday, my new upstairs neighbor knocked on my door. He said my cooking smells too “spicy” and it annoys him. I felt embarrassed, but also angry.

I cook at home after work, and I open a window to let the smell out, but it still goes up to his apartment. I think cooking smells are normal in apartments. I can try to be careful, but I don’t want to stop cooking.

This is not the only problem. When I watch something on my laptop, he bangs on his floor. His floor is right above me, and my volume is only a little high. I never play music late, but when he bangs on the floor, I get scared and it stresses me out.

He also watches TV late at night, and I can hear it through the ceiling. I have to sleep through it, but I haven’t complained because I don’t want to have a fight. It feels like his noise is fine, but mine is not.

I am not confrontational, so I’ve stayed quiet. I’ve started using headphones more. I can try to be quieter, but yesterday really made me angry. What should I do without causing a big fight? Should I write a calm note, or talk to the landlord?

 

26. Why did the speaker’s upstairs neighbor knock on the door?
A. He wanted to borrow something.
B. He was angry about the cooking smell.
C. He was annoyed by the loud music.

D. He wanted to make friends.

27. How does the speaker feel about the cooking smell?
A. Embarrassed but angry.
B. Happy and calm.
C. Tired but okay.
D. Annoyed but not angry.

28. What happens when the speaker watches something on the laptop?
A. The neighbor asks for the volume to be lower.
B. The neighbor bangs on the floor.
C. The speaker plays music loudly.
D. The speaker talks to the neighbor.

29. Why hasn’t the speaker complained about the neighbor’s noise?
A. Because the neighbor is very polite.
B. Because the speaker doesn’t mind the noise.
C. Because the speaker doesn’t want to have a fight.
D. Because the speaker doesn’t hear the noise.

30. What is the speaker thinking of doing next?
A. Talk to the neighbor angrily.
B. Stop watching TV at night.
C. Write a calm note or talk to the landlord.
D. Move to a new apartment.

 

B

A new study shows that eating nuts every day may help people control their cravings for sweets and fast food. It may also encourage them to make healthier food choices.

The study was published in the journal Nutrients on December 2. Researchers followed a group of young adults who had a higher risk of health problems such as high blood pressure, belly fat and abnormal cholesterol. These problems can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

During the 16-week study, the young adults ate mixed tree nuts every day between meals. After the study, many of them said they wanted sugary and salty snacks less often. They also felt less interested in fast food. At the same time, they ate more foods rich in protein, and their overall diet became healthier.

According to food expert Kezia Joy, nuts contain fat, protein and fiber. These nutrients are digested slowly, which helps keep blood sugar steady. As a result, people feel full for a longer time and are less likely to have strong food cravings.

Public health professor Jacqueline A. Vernarelli advised people to eat about a quarter cup of nuts each day. Almonds, cashews, walnuts, Brazil nuts and macadamia nuts are all good choices. She also suggested choosing whole nuts that are raw or dry-roasted. Unsalted nuts are better because salted ones may contain too much salt.

For people who are allergic to tree nuts, Vernarelli said seeds could be a healthy choice. Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds also provide healthy fat, protein and fiber.

 

31. What is the main purpose of the study?
A. To find new ways to lose weight quickly.
B. To study how nuts affect food cravings and diet.
C. To compare nuts with fast food.
D. To test different kinds of snacks.

32. Who took part in the study?