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明珠教育集团2025年秋季学期期末联考九年级英语试题
本试卷共四大题,8页,满分90分,考试时间100分钟。
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名等信息;再用2B铅笔把相应信息点涂黑。
2.非选择题答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上;不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂改液。
一、语法选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Yang Zhenning, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century, passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. His life was a remarkable combination (联合) of academic excellence (学术成就) and deep love ____1____ the country.
Born in Hefei in 1922, Yang moved to Tsinghua Garden with his family in 1929. He received his early education there and developed a strong ____2____ in physics. ____3____ the war broke out, he traveled a long way to Kunming and entered National Southwestern Associated University. There, he built a good base for ____4____ future study. In 1945, Yang went to the US as a government-funded student. He earned his PhD at the University of Chicago and later worked at top research institutions (研究机构). In 1954, he came up with the “Yang-Mills theory” (杨-米尔斯理论) with ____5____ scientist Robert Mills. This theory ____6____ an important part of modern physics. Three years later, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics with Tsung-Dao Lee for their research.
____7____ he was successful in other countries, Yang always missed his country. In 1971, he made ____8____ important visit to China. He later said this decision was ____9____ than anything in his life. This visit made many Chinese scholars ______10______ lived abroad come back to help the country. He also raised money so that Chinese scholars ______11______ study in different countries. Many of them later achieved a lot ______12______ in China’s science field.
In 1999, Yang went back to Tsinghua University ______13______ a teacher. He spent all his time ______14______ young people to become talented. He even taught basic physics to first-year college students. Yang’s influence went far beyond his scientific achievements. He lived a simple life and often encouraged young people to look for truth and serve the country. He will always ______15______ as a scientific giant and a loyal son of China.
1. A. to B. of C. in D. for
2. A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly
3. A. Before B. Until C. After D. If
4. A. him B. himself C. his D. he
5. A. other B. others C. the other D. another
6. A. becomes B. became C. has become D. had become
7. A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. So
8. A. a B. an C. the D. /
9. A. important B. more important C. the most important D. importantly
10. A. that B. what C. which D. whose
11. A. should B. could C. need D. must
12. A. successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully
13. A. to be B. be C. being D. been
14. A. teach B. taught C. to teach D. teaching
15. A. remember B. remembers C. be remembered D. be remembering
二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Once upon a time, there was a tiny, but closely united group of frogs. They held a climbing race because they wanted to leave behind a/an ____16____ story. Their goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had come together around the tower to see the ____17____ and cheer on the contestants.
However, no one in the crowd really ____18____ that the frogs would ever reach the goal. They said, “Oh, way too difficult!” “Not a chance they will make it to the ____19____!” “The tower is too high!”
The frogs felt very discouraged (泄气的) by these ____20____. One by one, they fell. While pretending to cheer, the crowd also shouted, “It is too difficult! No one will make it!” More frogs ____21____. More noises were from the crowd, “I knew no one would make it!” To their surprise, one frog continued and climbed ____22____.
Finally, only that frog reached the top! All of the other frogs wanted to know how he ____23____ in doing it. So one of the contestants asked the frog how he did it.
It turned out that the ____24____ frog was deaf, he didn’t hear anything.
Dear friends, are there many people around you, who encourage you or do they do the opposite? If you want to build your own inspiring story, stay away from people who are not ______25______. And build strong connections with those who encourage you.
16. A. fashionable B. encouraging C. interesting D. humorous
17. A. competition B. lecture C. information D. news
18. A. wondered B. pretended C. shared D. believed
19. A. corner B. bottom C. top D. side
20. A. decisions B. comments C. stories D. mistakes
21. A. sat down B. took off C. gave up D. set off
22. A. higher B. farther C. harder D. faster
23. A. succeeded B. brought C. arrived D. afforded
24. A. annoying B. touching C. turning D. winning
25. A. successful B. cheerful C. careful D. hopeful
三、阅读(共20小题;满分35分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
(A)
One day my friend Mareya called. “Nora, I will travel to Hawaii. There will be beaches, sandcastles…” she said. Her words made me have a strange feeling. I was happy for her but envied (嫉妒) her a little. “Oh, well,” I thought, “I will have a hiking trip with Olivia. That will also be very interesting.”
Later that day, I learnt Olivia would visit her uncle’s new beach house. So we had to put off our hiking trip. “I’m really sorry. But you understand, right?” she said. “Oh, sure,” I said. I tried to push the corners of my mouth into a smile, but inside, my heart was sinking.
At that time, I saw Mrs. Daisy in her garden. I offered to help her water the flowers in the hope of taking my mind off unpleasant feelings. Watering the flowers made me feel good but I still couldn’t stop wishing I could also be on holiday with my friends.
“Be careful!” Mrs. Daisy said. “That is a harmful plant. I’ll get it out of here.” Suddenly, I realized what I was watering. Mrs. Daisy was aware of my bad mood, smiled at me and said, “Dear Nora, plants or feelings, we should watch what we’re watering, right? If we nourish the harmful plants or bad feelings, then that’s what we have. But if we try to nourish the beautiful flowers or good feelings, then that’s what we get.” “I guess that makes sense,” I said, “but I fail to tell my mind to stop being sad.” “Just let yourself feel all of your feelings,” she said, “but after a while, you can try feeding your mind with happier thoughts. Talk to a friend, go for a run or just enjoy the beauty of a flower.”
I thought Mrs. Daisy’s advice was worth trying. So I called Olivia at once. After sharing my feelings with her, I cheered up again and moreover we both agreed to have our hiking trip after she came back.
26. How did Nora feel when she knew about two friends’ plans?
A. She got excited. B. She became curious.
C. She felt a little upset. D. She was very angry.
27. Why did Nora offer to help Mrs. Daisy water the flowers?
A. Because Mrs. Daisy needed Nora’s help.
B. Because Mrs. Daisy invited Nora to enjoy flowers.
C. Because Nora hoped to ask Mrs. Daisy for advice.
D. Because Nora wanted to forget unpleasant feelings.
28 What does the underlined word “nourish” probably mean in Paragraph 4?
A Put something away. B. Leave something alone.
C. Help something grow. D. Make something disappear.
29. What does the passage want to tell us?
A. Watering flowers to change moods.
B. Helping old people to become wise.
C. Ways of getting along well with friends.
D. Dealing with our feelings in a proper way.
(B)
Learning a new language can be scary, especially when you are just starting out. Luckily, with the help of modern technology, it is now easier than ever to learn English. Here are some of the best apps that can help you learn English for free.
Memrise can help you build your words and expressions through videos and pictures. You can also challenge yourself with activities such as memory games. The app is for all skill levels, so you can start whenever you want.
Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning apps. It includes lessons in reading and writing. It uses lots of games to make learning fun and engaging. It has many different topics, from grammar to pronunciation.
HelloTalk is a creative app that helps users easily practice their English speaking skills by connecting them with native speakers worldwide. This makes it perfect for those who want to practice their speaking while also making friends with people from different cultures!
Busuu is a free platform where users can improve their overall understanding of English. It also has lots of grammar, listening, and pronunciation lessons that will help you improve.
30. Which is the best app to help remember new words?
A. B. C. D.
31. Who is the most suitable (合适的) person to use Hello Talk?
A. Someone who wants to play games. B. Someone who is a native speaker.
C. Someone who is good at grammar. D. Someone who likes making friends.
32. In which part of a magazine can we read the text?
A. Health. B. Sports. C. Science. D. Culture.
(C)
British scientist Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering studies of chimpanzees (黑猩猩), passed away on Oct 1 at the age of 91. A post on the Jane Goodall Institute’s Instagram page said she died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in the US.
Born in England in 1934, Goodall had a natural love for wild animals and dreamed of working with them in Africa. However, her poor family couldn’t help her reach this goal, so she worked several small jobs to save every bit of money she earned for her trip.
In July 1960, at 26, Goodall finally traveled to Tanzania. With little more than a notebook, binoculars (双筒望远镜) and her love for wildlife, she entered the little-known world of wild chimpanzees. Over the next 60 years, Goodall’s research changed how people understand human relationships with chimpanzees and introduced a new way to study wildlife.
Goodall’s research was pioneering because she lived closely with wild chimpanzee groups to learn about their social lives. She gave names to each chimp and formed close relationships with them, learning how similar they were to us. She saw that chimpanzees have complex social lives and different personalities, such as being shy or outgoing.
Two of Goodall’s most important discoveries came in 1960. That year she saw a group of chimpanzees eating red meat, challenging the old idea that chimps only ate plants. And she found chimpanzees had feelings just like human beings. She also saw something even more surprising: a male chimpanzee making and using tools. This finding changed the long-held idea that humans are the only animals that use tools. Since then, scientists have found evidence of tool use in many parts of the animal world.
Besides her research, Goodall traveled the world to speak about the dangers facing chimpanzees and the environmental crises facing Earth, encouraging people to take action for all living things and the planet we share. “The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves,” Goodall told National Geographic magazine.
33. How did Jane Goodall manage to go to Tanzania to study chimps?
A. She was helped by her family. B. She was invited by a research team.
C. She saved money by working different jobs. D. She got local support for wildlife research.
34. What made Goodall’s research on chimps pioneering?
A. Her use of simple equipment. B. Her long stay in Africa.
C. Her close relationship with them. D. Her focus on their social lives.
35. What might people believe about chimpanzees before Jane’s discovery?
A. They eat plants but not meat. B. They are smart enough to make tools.
C. They can use tools to hunt. D. They smile when they are happy.
36. What can be inferred about Goodall from her words in the last sentence?
A. She hoped to study more different animals. B. She wanted to speak about social problems.
C. She thought her research was not enough. D. She felt a responsibility to protect wildlife.
(D)
Although AI can bring people comfort, it still cannot match the full abilities of a human doctor.
From social relationships to work challenges, Chinese people are turning to DeepSeek to solve different personal problems. They describe sharing their thoughts and receiving helpful advice from the popular chatbot. AI is changing the way people find mental (心理的) health support. But can AI truly take the place of a human doctor? Around the world, 45 percent of people who needed mental treatment (治疗) in 2024 did not receive it, with difficulties including cost and shortage of doctors, according to Daniel Lowd, a professor at the University of Oregon. He believes AI could help solve the short of mental health services. “If people can find some support and opinions by talking to a chatbot, then I think that’s wonderful,” said Lowd.
Li Yong, a doctor at the Jiangsu Province Hospital, agreed with Lowd, saying that AI meets people’s needs for mental support in some ways. However, he points out that AI cannot completely take the place of real doctors because it doesn’t have a human side which is important for therapy. Human doctors develop a deeper understanding of people’s feelings and needs through communication, which allows them to offer more practical treatment plans.
The use of AI in mental health also raises worries over its safety. “AI chatbots will act as doctors if asked, without any of the training or responsibility of human doctors,” said Richard Lachman, a professor in Canada.
Scientists believe the key to make AI therapy safe is proper government regulation (监管). Wysa, for example, is a mental health app that offers conversations with an AI chatbot. In 2022, it worked with the UK’s National Health Service, following a list of strict standards (标准). As AI becomes more a part of our lives, understanding its effects on human mental health means finding a balance between what’s helpful and what’s dangerous.
37. What does Daniel Lowd think of AI mental treatment?
A. Harmful. B. Colorful. C. Doubtful. D. Useful.
38. Why does Li Yong believe AI can’t fully take the place of human doctors?
A. AI is too expensive to get. B. AI is unable to give any advice.
C. AI is unable to understand feelings. D. AI knows little about mental health.
39. What can we know about AI mental treatment according to the passage?
A. It needs government rules to make it safe. B. Wysa can give its patients strict standards.
C It can be trained as a human doctor. D. People can use it without any worries.
40. What is the main idea of the article?
A. The use of AI chatbots in our daily life. B. AI’s role in mental health care.
C. The future of education with AI. D. The advantages of AI for mental support.
第二节 阅读填空(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
阅读短文及选项,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The value of classic works has withstood (承受住) the test of time. These books continue to be named as must-reads more than a hundred years after they came out. Classic (经典的) works were written a long time ago, and what do today’s young people think of them?
Harry: My mom often takes me to a library with many kids’ classics. ____41____ But to me, they just look old.
Beth: ____42____ People who are interested in history can read classic novels to find out how the world became what it is today.
Even though some people think classic works are out of date, young people should read these books. There are two important reasons.
1. You can learn about your power.
Classic works are timeless because the topics are relevant (相关的) forever. They’re often about the challenges humans can face and how to find the courage to overcome them. ____43____ Reading about the stories of characters who made the right choices in hard situations will help you make your own choices.
2 You can improve your language abilities.
____44____ They have beautiful language. They express human feelings with words and expressions which can add to your vocabulary and improve your language abilities.
____45____ Sometimes, it’s a waste of time. Why not read classic works to cut down the time you spend chatting online or playing games?
A. Nowadays, people spend too much time on social media.
B. She looks excited about the books and says they’re amazing.
C. Classic works can influence how well you communicate.
D. Classic novels teach me about what society was like in the past.
E. You’ll learn your power and it will help you get through difficulties.
四、写作(共三节,满分30分)
第一节 语篇填词(共5小题,每题1分,满分5分)
When Tom entered Grade 9, he found physics very difficult. His teacher, Mr. Chen, always t____46____ him and often said, “You can do it if you keep trying.”
Once, during an experiment, Tom was c____47____ and placed the battery the wrong way. The bulb did not light up. Mr. Chen pointed at the board and asked, “Is your way c____48____?” Tom realized his mistake.
He tried again, but this time he still f____49____ to make it work. Feeling a little disappointed, Tom almost wanted to give up. However, Mr. Chen encouraged him to check every step carefully.
After several tries, Tom finally succeeded. He learned that with patience and effort, we can all make p____50____. Now, Tom believes that mistakes are just steps toward success.
第二节完成句子(共5小题17个空,满分10分)
51. 昨天,几个男生在课堂上捉弄了本。
Some boys ________ ________ ________ ________ Ben in class yesterday.
52. 那一刻,所有人的目光都聚焦在他身上,他感到很尴尬。
Everyone’s eyes ________ ________ ________ him at that moment and he felt embarrassed.
53. 李老师耐心地教导我们如何确保这样的事情不再发生。
Miss Li patiently taught us ________ ________ ________ ________ this doesn’t happen again.
54. 过后,那些男生确实为他们自己感到羞愧。
Later, those boys really ________ ________ ________ ________.
55. 拥有这样一位负责的老师,我们多么幸运啊!
________ ________ we are to have such a responsible teacher!
第三节 书面表达(共1小题,满分15分)
56. 人们越来越关心自己的健康问题。健康的生活方式包括健康的身体和健康的心态。保持健康的方式有很多,请你根据以下图式,以“Caring for our health”为题写一篇英语短文,并表达自己的看法。
提示:身心健康 physical and mental health
注意:
1.字数80—100字左右;
2.不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息;
3.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Caring for our health
Nowadays, more and more people care about their health. In my opinion, a healthy lifestyle means
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明珠教育集团2025年秋季学期期末联考九年级英语试题
本试卷共四大题,8页,满分90分,考试时间100分钟。
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名等信息;再用2B铅笔把相应信息点涂黑。
2.非选择题答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上;不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂改液。
一、语法选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Yang Zhenning, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century, passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. His life was a remarkable combination (联合) of academic excellence (学术成就) and deep love ____1____ the country.
Born in Hefei in 1922, Yang moved to Tsinghua Garden with his family in 1929. He received his early education there and developed a strong ____2____ in physics. ____3____ the war broke out, he traveled a long way to Kunming and entered National Southwestern Associated University. There, he built a good base for ____4____ future study. In 1945, Yang went to the US as a government-funded student. He earned his PhD at the University of Chicago and later worked at top research institutions (研究机构). In 1954, he came up with the “Yang-Mills theory” (杨-米尔斯理论) with ____5____ scientist Robert Mills. This theory ____6____ an important part of modern physics. Three years later, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics with Tsung-Dao Lee for their research.
____7____ he was successful in other countries, Yang always missed his country. In 1971, he made ____8____ important visit to China. He later said this decision was ____9____ than anything in his life. This visit made many Chinese scholars ______10______ lived abroad come back to help the country. He also raised money so that Chinese scholars ______11______ study in different countries. Many of them later achieved a lot ______12______ in China’s science field.
In 1999, Yang went back to Tsinghua University ______13______ a teacher. He spent all his time ______14______ young people to become talented. He even taught basic physics to first-year college students. Yang’s influence went far beyond his scientific achievements. He lived a simple life and often encouraged young people to look for truth and serve the country. He will always ______15______ as a scientific giant and a loyal son of China.
1. A. to B. of C. in D. for
2. A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly
3. A. Before B. Until C. After D. If
4. A. him B. himself C. his D. he
5. A. other B. others C. the other D. another
6. A. becomes B. became C. has become D. had become
7. A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. So
8. A. a B. an C. the D. /
9 A. important B. more important C. the most important D. importantly
10. A. that B. what C. which D. whose
11. A. should B. could C. need D. must
12. A. successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully
13. A. to be B. be C. being D. been
14. A. teach B. taught C. to teach D. teaching
15. A. remember B. remembers C. be remembered D. be remembering
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. A 11. B 12. D 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了20世纪伟大物理学家杨振宁的一生,包括他的学术成长、科研成就及心系祖国的家国情怀。
【1题详解】
句意:他的一生是学术成就与对国家深切热爱的非凡结合。
to到;of……的;in在……里;for对于。根据“love for…”的固定搭配(意为“对……的热爱”)可知,此处应选“for”。故选D。
【2题详解】
句意:他在那里接受早期教育,并培养了对物理的浓厚兴趣。
interest兴趣;interested感兴趣的;interesting有趣的;interestingly有趣地。根据“develop a strong interest in...”的固定短语(意为“培养对……的浓厚兴趣”)可知,此处需名词“interest”。故选A。
【3题详解】
句意:战争爆发后,他长途跋涉到昆明,进入西南联合大学。
Before在……之前;Until直到;After在……之后;If如果。根据历史背景(战争爆发后前往昆明求学)可知,此处表时间先后用“After”。故选C。
【4题详解】
句意:在那里,他为自己未来的学习打下了良好的基础。
him他(宾格);himself他自己(反身代词);his他的(形容词性物主代词);he他(主格)。根据修饰名词短语“future study”需用形容词性物主代词可知,此处用“his”。故选C。
【5题详解】
句意:1954年,他与另一位科学家罗伯特·米尔斯共同提出了“杨-米尔斯理论”。
other其他的;others其他(代词);the other另一个(两者之中的另一个);another(三者及以上中的)另一个。根据“另一位科学家”的语境(表三者及以上中的另一个)可知,此处用“another”。故选D。
【6题详解】
句意:这个理论成为了现代物理学的重要组成部分。
becomes成为(一般现在时);became成为(一般过去时);has become已经成为(现在完成时);had become已经成为(过去完成时)。根据描述过去发生的客观事实需用一般过去时可知,此处用“became”。故选B。
【7题详解】
句意:尽管他在其他国家取得了成功,但杨振宁始终思念着祖国。
Though尽管;Unless除非;Because因为;So所以。根据“国外成功却思念祖国”的让步转折逻辑可知,此处用“Though”。故选A。
【8题详解】
句意:1971年,他对中国进行了一次重要访问。
a一个(辅音音素开头);an一个(元音音素开头);the定冠词;/零冠词。根据“important”以元音音素开头,需用不定冠词“an”修饰可知,此处用“an”。故选B。
【9题详解】
句意:他后来说这个决定比他生命中任何事情都更重要。
important重要的(原级);more important更重要的(比较级);the most important最重要的(最高级);importantly重要地(副词)。根据“than”提示需用比较级可知,此处用“more important”。故选B。
【10题详解】
句意:这次访问让许多旅居国外的中国学者回国帮助国家。
that(定语从句关系词,指人/物);what不能引导定语从句;which(定语从句关系词,指物);whose(定语从句关系词,表所属)。根据定语从句先行词“scholars”(指人)需用“that”引导可知,此处用“that”。故选A。
【11题详解】
句意:他还筹集资金,让中国学者能够在不同国家学习。
should应该;could能够;need需要;must必须。根据“筹集资金以便学者可以出国学习”的语境可知,此处用“could”。故选B。
【12题详解】
句意:他们中的许多人后来在自己的中国科学领域成功取得了很大成就。
successful成功的(形容词);success成功(名词);succeed成功(动词);successfully成功地(副词)。根据修饰动词“achieved”需用副词可知,此处用“successfully”。故选D。
【13题详解】
句意:1999年,杨振宁回到清华大学担任教师。
to be去成为(不定式);be成为(动词原形);being成为(动名词);been成为(过去分词)。根据“go back...to be+职业”的固定结构(表“回到……担任某职业”)可知,此处用“to be”。故选A。
【14题详解】
句意:他把所有时间都花在帮助年轻人成才上。
teach教(动词原形);taught教(过去式);to teach教(不定式);teaching教(动名词)。根据“spend time doing sth”的固定搭配(意为“花费时间做某事”)可知,此处用“teaching”。故选D。
【15题详解】
句意:他将永远作为科学巨人和中国的忠诚之子被铭记。
remember记住(动词原形);remembers记住(第三人称单数);be remembered被记住(被动语态);be remembering(语法错误)。根据“被铭记”的被动含义可知,此处用“be remembered”。故选C。
二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Once upon a time, there was a tiny, but closely united group of frogs. They held a climbing race because they wanted to leave behind a/an ____16____ story. Their goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had come together around the tower to see the ____17____ and cheer on the contestants.
However, no one in the crowd really ____18____ that the frogs would ever reach the goal. They said, “Oh, way too difficult!” “Not a chance they will make it to the ____19____!” “The tower is too high!”
The frogs felt very discouraged (泄气的) by these ____20____. One by one, they fell. While pretending to cheer, the crowd also shouted, “It is too difficult! No one will make it!” More frogs ____21____. More noises were from the crowd, “I knew no one would make it!” To their surprise, one frog continued and climbed ____22____.
Finally, only that frog reached the top! All of the other frogs wanted to know how he ____23____ in doing it. So one of the contestants asked the frog how he did it.
It turned out that the ____24____ frog was deaf, he didn’t hear anything.
Dear friends, are there many people around you, who encourage you or do they do the opposite? If you want to build your own inspiring story, stay away from people who are not ______25______. And build strong connections with those who encourage you.
16. A. fashionable B. encouraging C. interesting D. humorous
17. A. competition B. lecture C. information D. news
18. A. wondered B. pretended C. shared D. believed
19. A. corner B. bottom C. top D. side
20. A. decisions B. comments C. stories D. mistakes
21. A. sat down B. took off C. gave up D. set off
22. A. higher B. farther C. harder D. faster
23. A. succeeded B. brought C. arrived D. afforded
24. A. annoying B. touching C. turning D. winning
25. A. successful B. cheerful C. careful D. hopeful
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. B 21. C 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. D
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了一群青蛙比赛爬高塔,因观众的负面评价多数青蛙放弃,唯有一只聋青蛙成功登顶的故事,告诉我们要远离消极的人、靠近鼓励自己的人。
【16题详解】
句意:它们举办了一场攀爬比赛,因为想留下一个鼓舞人心的故事。
fashionable时尚的;encouraging鼓舞人心的;interesting有趣的;humorous幽默的。结合后文“build your own inspiring story”,可知是“鼓舞人心的”故事。故选B。
【17题详解】
句意:一大群人聚集在塔周围观看比赛,为参赛者加油。
competition比赛;lecture讲座;information信息;news新闻。根据“held a climbing race”可知,人们是来看“比赛”的。故选A。
【18题详解】
句意:然而,人群中没人真的相信青蛙们能达成目标。
wondered想知道;pretended假装;shared分享;believed相信。根据后文“Oh, way too difficult!”可知,人群“不相信”青蛙能成功。故选D。
【19题详解】
句意:它们根本不可能爬到塔顶!
corner角落;bottom底部;top顶部;side侧面。根据“reach the top of a very high tower”可知,是爬到“塔顶”。故选C。
【20题详解】
句意:青蛙们被这些评论弄得很泄气。
decisions决定;comments评论;stories故事;mistakes错误。前文是人群的负面言论,即“评论”。故选B。
【21题详解】
句意:更多青蛙放弃了。
sat down坐下;took off起飞;gave up放弃;set off出发。根据前文“one by one, they fell”可知,青蛙们“放弃”了攀爬。故选C。
【22题详解】
句意:令他们惊讶的是,一只青蛙继续向上爬。
higher更高;farther更远;harder更努力;faster更快。此处指往塔顶“更高”处爬。故选A。
【23题详解】
句意:其他所有青蛙都想知道它是如何成功的。
succeeded成功;brought带来;arrived到达;afforded承担。根据“reached the top”可知,是“成功”登顶,“succeed in doing sth.”是固定搭配,意为“成功做某事”。故选A。
24题详解】
句意:原来这只获胜的青蛙是失聪的,它什么也听不见。
annoying烦人的;touching感人的;turning转折的;winning获胜的。这只青蛙是比赛的胜利者,即“获胜的”青蛙。故选D。
【25题详解】
句意:如果你想打造自己鼓舞人心的故事,远离那些不抱有希望的人。
successful成功的;cheerful快乐的;careful仔细的;hopeful抱有希望的。结合前文消极的人群,是远离“不抱有希望的”人。故选D。
三、阅读(共20小题;满分35分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
(A)
One day, my friend Mareya called. “Nora, I will travel to Hawaii. There will be beaches, sandcastles…” she said. Her words made me have a strange feeling. I was happy for her but envied (嫉妒) her a little. “Oh, well,” I thought, “I will have a hiking trip with Olivia. That will also be very interesting.”
Later that day, I learnt Olivia would visit her uncle’s new beach house. So we had to put off our hiking trip. “I’m really sorry. But you understand, right?” she said. “Oh, sure,” I said. I tried to push the corners of my mouth into a smile, but inside, my heart was sinking.
At that time, I saw Mrs. Daisy in her garden. I offered to help her water the flowers in the hope of taking my mind off unpleasant feelings. Watering the flowers made me feel good but I still couldn’t stop wishing I could also be on holiday with my friends.
“Be careful!” Mrs. Daisy said. “That is a harmful plant. I’ll get it out of here.” Suddenly I realized what I was watering. Mrs. Daisy was aware of my bad mood, smiled at me and said, “Dear Nora, plants or feelings, we should watch what we’re watering, right? If we nourish the harmful plants or bad feelings, then that’s what we have. But if we try to nourish the beautiful flowers or good feelings, then that’s what we get.” “I guess that makes sense,” I said, “but I fail to tell my mind to stop being sad.” “Just let yourself feel all of your feelings,” she said, “but after a while, you can try feeding your mind with happier thoughts. Talk to a friend, go for a run or just enjoy the beauty of a flower.”
I thought Mrs. Daisy’s advice was worth trying. So I called Olivia at once. After sharing my feelings with her, I cheered up again and moreover we both agreed to have our hiking trip after she came back.
26. How did Nora feel when she knew about two friends’ plans?
A. She got excited. B. She became curious.
C. She felt a little upset. D. She was very angry.
27. Why did Nora offer to help Mrs. Daisy water the flowers?
A. Because Mrs. Daisy needed Nora’s help.
B. Because Mrs. Daisy invited Nora to enjoy flowers.
C. Because Nora hoped to ask Mrs. Daisy for advice.
D. Because Nora wanted to forget unpleasant feelings.
28. What does the underlined word “nourish” probably mean in Paragraph 4?
A. Put something away. B. Leave something alone.
C. Help something grow. D. Make something disappear.
29. What does the passage want to tell us?
A. Watering flowers to change moods.
B. Helping old people to become wise.
C. Ways of getting along well with friends.
D. Dealing with our feelings in a proper way.
【答案】26. C 27. D 28. C 29. D
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了Nora因朋友的假期计划落空而失落,在帮Mrs. Daisy浇花时得到启发,学会正确处理负面情绪的故事。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据“my heart was sinking”“unpleasant feelings”可知,Nora得知朋友的计划后有点失落。故选C。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据“in the hope of taking my mind off unpleasant feelings”可知,Nora帮忙浇花是想忘记不愉快的情绪。故选D。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。结合“if we nourish the harmful plants or bad feelings, then that's what we have”,“nourish”在这里意为“帮助……生长”(滋养有害植物/负面情绪,它们就会蔓延)。故选C。
【29题详解】
主旨大意题。文章通过Nora的经历,传递“要以恰当的方式处理自己的情绪”的道理。故选D。
(B)
Learning a new language can be scary, especially when you are just starting out. Luckily, with the help of modern technology, it is now easier than ever to learn English. Here are some of the best apps that can help you learn English for free.
Memrise can help you build your words and expressions through videos and pictures. You can also challenge yourself with activities such as memory games. The app is for all skill levels, so you can start whenever you want.
Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning apps. It includes lessons in reading and writing. It uses lots of games to make learning fun and engaging. It has many different topics, from grammar to pronunciation.
HelloTalk is a creative app that helps users easily practice their English speaking skills by connecting them with native speakers worldwide. This makes it perfect for those who want to practice their speaking while also making friends with people from different cultures!
Busuu is a free platform where users can improve their overall understanding of English. It also has lots of grammar, listening, and pronunciation lessons that will help you improve.
30. Which is the best app to help remember new words?
A. B. C. D.
31. Who is the most suitable (合适的) person to use Hello Talk?
A. Someone who wants to play games. B. Someone who is a native speaker.
C. Someone who is good at grammar. D. Someone who likes making friends.
32. In which part of a magazine can we read the text?
A. Health. B. Sports. C. Science. D. Culture.
【答案】30. A 31. D 32. D
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了四款能够帮助人们免费学习英语的应用,并阐述了它们各自的特点和适用人群。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Memrise can help you build your words and expressions through videos and pictures. You can also challenge yourself with activities such as memory games.”可知,Memrise可以通过视频和图片帮助积累单词和表达,还能通过记忆游戏等挑战自己,所以最适合帮助记忆新单词的应用是Memrise。故选A。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据“HelloTalk is a creative app that helps users easily practice their English speaking skills by connecting them with native speakers worldwide. This makes it perfect for those who want to practice their speaking while also making friends with people from different cultures!”可知,HelloTalk这款应用适合那些想要练习口语并且和不同文化背景的人交朋友的人,所以最适合使用HelloTalk的是喜欢交朋友的人。故选D。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要介绍了四款可以帮助学习英语的免费应用,包括它们各自的特点和优势,这与文化学习相关,所以最有可能在杂志的文化板块读到这篇文章。故选D。
(C)
British scientist Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering studies of chimpanzees (黑猩猩), passed away on Oct 1 at the age of 91. A post on the Jane Goodall Institute’s Instagram page said she died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in the US.
Born in England in 1934, Goodall had a natural love for wild animals and dreamed of working with them in Africa. However, her poor family couldn’t help her reach this goal, so she worked several small jobs to save every bit of money she earned for her trip.
In July 1960, at 26, Goodall finally traveled to Tanzania. With little more than a notebook, binoculars (双筒望远镜) and her love for wildlife, she entered the little-known world of wild chimpanzees. Over the next 60 years, Goodall’s research changed how people understand human relationships with chimpanzees and introduced a new way to study wildlife.
Goodall’s research was pioneering because she lived closely with wild chimpanzee groups to learn about their social lives. She gave names to each chimp and formed close relationships with them, learning how similar they were to us. She saw that chimpanzees have complex social lives and different personalities, such as being shy or outgoing.
Two of Goodall’s most important discoveries came in 1960. That year she saw a group of chimpanzees eating red meat, challenging the old idea that chimps only ate plants. And she found chimpanzees had feelings just like human beings. She also saw something even more surprising: a male chimpanzee making and using tools. This finding changed the long-held idea that humans are the only animals that use tools. Since then, scientists have found evidence of tool use in many parts of the animal world.
Besides her research, Goodall traveled the world to speak about the dangers facing chimpanzees and the environmental crises facing Earth, encouraging people to take action for all living things and the planet we share. “The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves,” Goodall told National Geographic magazine.
33. How did Jane Goodall manage to go to Tanzania to study chimps?
A. She was helped by her family. B. She was invited by a research team.
C. She saved money by working different jobs. D. She got local support for wildlife research.
34. What made Goodall’s research on chimps pioneering?
A. Her use of simple equipment. B. Her long stay in Africa.
C. Her close relationship with them. D. Her focus on their social lives.
35. What might people believe about chimpanzees before Jane’s discovery?
A. They eat plants but not meat. B. They are smart enough to make tools.
C. They can use tools to hunt. D. They smile when they are happy.
36. What can be inferred about Goodall from her words in the last sentence?
A. She hoped to study more different animals. B. She wanted to speak about social problems.
C. She thought her research was not enough. D. She felt a responsibility to protect wildlife.
【答案】33 C 34. D 35. A 36. D
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了英国科学家简·古道尔的生平与贡献:她通过打工攒钱前往非洲研究黑猩猩,其开创性研究颠覆了人们对黑猩猩的认知,同时她还积极呼吁保护野生动物。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据“her poor family couldn’t help…so she worked several small jobs to save every bit of money she earned for her trip”可知,简·古道尔是通过打不同的工攒钱,才得以去坦桑尼亚研究黑猩猩的。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Goodall’s research was pioneering because she lived closely with wild chimpanzee groups to learn about their social lives ”可知,她的研究具有开创性是因为聚焦于黑猩猩的社会生活。故选D。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据“she saw a group of chimpanzees eating red meat, challenging the old idea that chimps only ate plants”可知,在她的发现之前,人们认为黑猩猩只吃植物、不吃肉。故选A。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。根据“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves”可知,她认为自己有责任为无法发声的野生动物(黑猩猩等)发声,体现了保护野生动物的责任感。故选D。
(D)
Although AI can bring people comfort, it still cannot match the full abilities of a human doctor.
From social relationships to work challenges, Chinese people are turning to DeepSeek to solve different personal problems. They describe sharing their thoughts and receiving helpful advice from the popular chatbot. AI is changing the way people find mental (心理的) health support. But can AI truly take the place of a human doctor? Around the world, 45 percent of people who needed mental treatment (治疗) in 2024 did not receive it, with difficulties including cost and shortage of doctors, according to Daniel Lowd, a professor at the University of Oregon. He believes AI could help solve the short of mental health services. “If people can find some support and opinions by talking to a chatbot, then I think that’s wonderful,” said Lowd.
Li Yong, a doctor at the Jiangsu Province Hospital, agreed with Lowd, saying that AI meets people’s needs for mental support in some ways. However, he points out that AI cannot completely take the place of real doctors because it doesn’t have a human side which is important for therapy. Human doctors develop a deeper understanding of people’s feelings and needs through communication, which allows them to offer more practical treatment plans.
The use of AI in mental health also raises worries over its safety. “AI chatbots will act as doctors if asked, without any of the training or responsibility of human doctors,” said Richard Lachman, a professor in Canada.
Scientists believe the key to make AI therapy safe is proper government regulation (监管). Wysa, for example, is a mental health app that offers conversations with an AI chatbot. In 2022, it worked with the UK’s National Health Service, following a list of strict standards (标准). As AI becomes more a part of our lives, understanding its effects on human mental health means finding a balance between what’s helpful and what’s dangerous.
37. What does Daniel Lowd think of AI mental treatment?
A. Harmful. B. Colorful. C. Doubtful. D. Useful.
38. Why does Li Yong believe AI can’t fully take the place of human doctors?
A. AI is too expensive to get. B. AI is unable to give any advice.
C. AI is unable to understand feelings. D. AI knows little about mental health.
39. What can we know about AI mental treatment according to the passage?
A. It needs government rules to make it safe. B. Wysa can give its patients strict standards.
C. It can be trained as a human doctor. D. People can use it without any worries.
40. What is the main idea of the article?
A. The use of AI chatbots in our daily life. B. AI’s role in mental health care.
C. The future of education with AI. D. The advantages of AI for mental support.
【答案】37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了人工智能在心理健康护理中的作用、优势、局限性及安全监管需求。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“He believes AI could help solve the short of mental health services. ‘If people can find some support and opinions by talking to a chatbot, then I think that’s wonderful,’ said Lowd.”可知,他认为AI能帮助解决心理健康服务短缺的问题,是很棒的,有用的。故选D。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“However, he points out that AI cannot completely take the place of real doctors because it doesn’t have human side which is important for therapy. Human doctors develop a deeper understanding of people’s feelings and needs through communication”可知,AI 缺少治疗中重要的“人性部分”,而人类医生能深入理解人的情感和需求。 故选C。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“Scientists believe the key to make AI therapy safe is proper government regulation”可知,让AI治疗安全的关键是恰当的政府监管。故选A。
【40题详解】
主旨大意题。全文围绕AI在心理健康领域的应用展开,既讲了它能弥补服务短缺、提供支持的优势,也讲了它无法取代人类医生、存在安全隐患的问题。故选B。
第二节 阅读填空(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
阅读短文及选项,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The value of classic works has withstood (承受住) the test of time. These books continue to be named as must-reads more than a hundred years after they came out. Classic (经典的) works were written a long time ago, and what do today’s young people think of them?
Harry: My mom often takes me to a library with many kids’ classics. ____41____ But to me they just look old.
Beth: ____42____ People who are interested in history can read classic novels to find out how the world became what it is today.
Even though some people think classic works are out of date, young people should read these books. There are two important reasons.
1. You can learn about your power.
Classic works are timeless because the topics are relevant (相关的) forever. They’re often about the challenges humans can face and how to find the courage to overcome them. ____43____ Reading about the stories of characters who made the right choices in hard situations will help you make your own choices.
2. You can improve your language abilities.
____44____ They have beautiful language. They express human feelings with words and expressions which can add to your vocabulary and improve your language abilities.
____45____ Sometimes, it’s a waste of time. Why not read classic works to cut down the time you spend chatting online or playing games?
A. Nowadays, people spend too much time on social media.
B. She looks excited about the books and says they’re amazing.
C. Classic works can influence how well you communicate.
D. Classic novels teach me about what society was like in the past.
E. You’ll learn your power and it will help you get through difficulties.
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. E 44. C 45. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了不同年轻人对经典作品的看法,以及年轻人应该阅读经典作品的两个重要原因。
【41题详解】
根据“Harry: My mom often takes me to a library with many kids’ classics. …But to me, they just look old.”可知,Harry的妈妈对这些经典书的态度和Harry不同,选项B“她看起来对这些书很兴奋,还说它们很棒”符合题意。故选B。
【42题详解】
根据“Beth: …People who are interested in history can read classic novels to find out how the world became what it is today.”可知,Beth在说经典小说能让人了解过去的社会,选项D“经典小说告诉我过去的社会是什么样的”符合题意。故选D。
【43题详解】
根据“Classic works are timeless because the topics are relevant forever. They’re often about the challenges humans can face and how to find the courage to overcome them…”可知,这里在说经典作品能让人学会面对困难的力量,选项E“你会学到自己的力量,这会帮你度过难关”符合题意。故选E。
【44题详解】
根据“You can improve your language abilities.…They have beautiful language. They express human feelings with words and expressions which can add to your vocabulary and improve your language abilities.”可知,这里在说经典作品对沟通能力的影响,选项C“经典作品会影响你的沟通效果”符合题意。故选C。
【45题详解】
根据“Sometimes, it’s a waste of time. Why not read classic works to cut down the time you spend chatting online or playing games?”可知,这里在说现在人们花太多时间在社交媒体上,选项A“现在,人们在社交媒体上花了太多时间”符合题意。故选A。
四、写作(共三节,满分30分)
第一节 语篇填词(共5小题,每题1分,满分5分)
When Tom entered Grade 9, he found physics very difficult. His teacher, Mr. Chen, always t____46____ him and often said, “You can do it if you keep trying.”
Once, during an experiment, Tom was c____47____ and placed the battery the wrong way. The bulb did not light up. Mr. Chen pointed at the board and asked, “Is your way c____48____?” Tom realized his mistake.
He tried again, but this time he still f____49____ to make it work. Feeling a little disappointed, Tom almost wanted to give up. However, Mr. Chen encouraged him to check every step carefully.
After several tries, Tom finally succeeded. He learned that with patience and effort, we can all make p____50____. Now, Tom believes that mistakes are just steps toward success.
【答案】46. taught##aught
47. careless##areless
48. correct##orrect
49. failed##ailed
50. progress##rogress
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了汤姆在陈老师的鼓励下,克服物理实验中的困难并最终成功的经历。
【46题详解】
句意:他的老师陈老师一直教导他,还经常说:“只要坚持尝试,你能做到的。”根据“You can do it if you keep trying.”可知,陈老师在给汤姆加油打气,结合首字母“t”和全文是过去时态可知,此处应用taught表示“教导”。故填taught。
【47题详解】
句意:有一次实验时,汤姆很粗心,把电池装反了。根据“placed the battery the wrong way”可知,汤姆装错了电池,这是粗心的表现,结合首字母“c”,此处应用careless表示“粗心的”。故填careless。
【48题详解】
句意:陈老师指着黑板问:“你的方法是正确的吗?”根据“Tom realized his mistake”可知,陈老师在确认汤姆的操作是否正确,结合首字母“c”可知此处应用形容词correct表示“正确的”。故填correct。
【49题详解】
句意:他又试了一次,但这次还是没能让它正常工作。根据“Feeling a little disappointed”可知,汤姆这次尝试没成功,结合首字母“f”可知,此处应用fail to do sth.表示“未能做某事”,此处用过去式“failed”。故填failed。
【50题详解】
句意:他明白了,只要有耐心和努力,我们都能取得进步。根据“After several tries, Tom finally succeeded”可知,汤姆最终成功了,这是取得进步的体现,结合首字母“p”可知此处应用make progress表示“取得进步”。故填progress。
第二节完成句子(共5小题17个空,满分10分)
51. 昨天,几个男生在课堂上捉弄了本。
Some boys ________ ________ ________ ________ Ben in class yesterday.
【答案】 ①. played ②. a ③. trick ④. on
【解析】
【详解】根据中英文对照可知,此处缺“捉弄了”,“捉弄”对应的英文短语是“play a trick on”。根据“yesterday”可知,为一般过去时,“play”变为过去式“played”。故填played; a; trick;on。
52. 那一刻,所有人的目光都聚焦在他身上,他感到很尴尬。
Everyone’s eyes ________ ________ ________ him at that moment and he felt embarrassed.
【答案】 ①. were ②. focused ③. on
【解析】
【详解】根据中英文对照可知,此处缺“都聚焦在”。“be focused on”聚焦于,固定短语;且主语为“Everyone’s eyes”,be动词用were。故填were;focused;on。
53. 李老师耐心地教导我们如何确保这样的事情不再发生。
Miss Li patiently taught us ________ ________ ________ ________ this doesn’t happen again.
【答案】 ①. how ②. to ③. make ④. sure
【解析】
【详解】根据中英文对照可知,此处缺“如何确保”,“如何确保”对应的英文短语是“how to make sure”。故填how;to;make;sure。
54. 过后,那些男生确实为他们自己感到羞愧。
Later, those boys really ________ ________ ________ ________.
【答案】 ①. felt ②. ashamed ③. of ④. themselves
【解析】
【详解】根据中英文对照可知,此处缺“为自己感到羞愧”。“为……羞愧”为feel ashamed of;根据“later”可知,该句为一般过去时,“feel”变为“felt”;“他们自己”对应的英文是“themselves”,故填felt;ashamed;of;themselves。
55. 拥有这样一位负责的老师,我们多么幸运啊!
________ ________ we are to have such a responsible teacher!
【答案】 ①. How ②. lucky
【解析】
【详解】根据中英文对照可知,此处缺“多么幸运”,根据“...we are...!”可知,此处是感叹句,其结构为:How+形容词+主谓。“多么幸运”对应的感叹句开头是“How lucky”。故填How;lucky。
第三节 书面表达(共1小题,满分15分)
56. 人们越来越关心自己的健康问题。健康的生活方式包括健康的身体和健康的心态。保持健康的方式有很多,请你根据以下图式,以“Caring for our health”为题写一篇英语短文,并表达自己的看法。
提示:身心健康 physical and mental health
注意:
1.字数80—100字左右;
2.不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息;
3.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Caring for our health
Nowadays, more and more people care about their health. In my opinion, a healthy lifestyle means
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【答案】例文
Caring for our health
Nowadays, more and more people care about their health. In my opinion, a healthy lifestyle means having both good physical and mental health.
To keep physically healthy, we should have a balanced diet. Besides, doing regular exercise like running or swimming is very helpful. Also, it’s important to get enough sleep every night.
As for mental health, we can stay relaxed by listening to music or talking with friends. Moreover, developing a hobby such as reading or drawing can bring us joy. Finally, always try to think positively and face difficulties with a smile.
In short, if we take good care of our body and mind, we can live a healthier and happier life.
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材:本文是一篇材料作文;
②时态:主要使用“一般现在时”;
③提示:需完整覆盖提纲中所有要点,可适当补充细节,使内容连贯。
[写作步骤]
第一步,开门见山,说明健康生活方式包括身心两方面;
第二步,分别阐述保持身体健康和心理健康的建议;
第三步,总结全文,表达个人看法。
[亮点词汇]
①balanced diet均衡饮食
②regular exercise规律运动
③think positively积极思考
[高分句型]
①In my opinion, a healthy lifestyle means having both good physical and mental health. (动名词短语作宾语)
②Moreover, developing a hobby such as reading or drawing can bring us joy. (动名词短语作主语)
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