江苏省常州市外国语学校2025-2026学年九年级上学期期末考试英语试题

江苏省常州市外国语学校2025-2026学年九年级上学期期末考试

英语试题

学校:________姓名：________班级：________考号：________

注意事项:
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

一、阅读六选四：本大题共4小题，共8分。

Chemistry is usually thought to be more difficult than other subjects, at least for the beginner.____33___There are some reasons for this idea. For one thing, chemistry has a very specialized vocabulary (学科专用语汇). At first, studying chemistry is like learning a new language. Also, some concepts (概念) in chemistry are hard to understand.

However, with hard work and careful study, you can finish this subject successfully and even enjoy it.______34___The key is to use effective methods instead of just memorizing blindly. Here are some suggestions to help you develop good study habits and better understand the topics in the book.

Firstly, attend classes on time. Listen to your teacher and take careful notes in class.___35__For example, mark unclear points with a question mark so you can ask later, and mark key formulas (化学式) or experiment steps. If possible, always review the topics you learn in class, and review your notes on the same day.

Secondly, think carefully whether you really understand the meaning of a term or the use of an equation (方程式). A good way to test your understanding is to explain a concept to a classmate or someone else.______36___If you can’t explain it simply, it means you need to go back and review the topic again.

Thirdly, pay attention to things which have something to do with chemistry in life. Watch or do experiments in class carefully.

Fourthly, question often and do not be afraid to ask your teacher or your classmates for help.

You will find that chemistry is much more than numbers, formulas and equations. It is often used in daily life just like math and physics. Once you fall in love with it, you’ll get lots of fun.

A．This method helps you make sure you don’t miss key points.

B．This way, you can check if you truly understand the knowledge.

C．This doesn’t mean the subject is only for students with high IQs.

D．Many students feel nervous when they first start learning chemistry.

E．Writing down the teacher’s examples can also help you review later.

F．You should study in a quiet place and prepare everything.

二、单选题：本大题共10小题，共10分。

5.—_____ big snow! I can’t even see the road clearly.—Safety first. ______ the conditions are so bad, we’d better stay at home.

A. What; Because B. What a; Since C. How; As D. How a; Though

6.—Look at the model plane Simon made. It can even land and take off!—Amazing! He is such a(n) ______ boy to come up with these fresh ideas.

A. curious B. modest C. organized D. creative

7.—______ do you expect the new school library will be fully open for us to use?—Well, _______ all the new bookshelves have been set up.

A. How long; After B. When; Not until
C. When; Until D. How long; As soon as

8.—After years of medical school, he will finally ______ medicine at the city hospital next month.—That’s wonderful! Congratulations to him.

A. praise B. promise C. practise D. prove

9.—Could you tell me how many students there are in the team ______?—Actually, only fifteen.

A. after all B. in all C. above all D. at all

10.—In modern education, we should ______ acquire knowledge ______ develop practical skills.—In fact, we ______ care too much about both.

A. not only; but also; can’t B. both; and; must
C. either; or; can’t D. neither; nor; must

11.—I feel so stressed about the coming exams. I’m afraid I can’t do well.—Don’t be so worried. You should ______ and believe in yourself. I’m sure you will make it.

A. break up B. stay up C. cheer up D. give up

12.—I saw you discussing the novel with Lily yesterday. Could you tell me ______?—Well, she said it was the most valuable book she had ever read.

A. if she enjoyed the story or found it boring
B. how long she has had the book
C. how many times she has read the book
D. whether she found it meaningful

13.—The engineer found a tiny mistake in the design just before the rocket was sent into space.—How lucky! It reminds us that ______ when dealing with such important projects.

A. all roads lead to Rome B. a miss is as good as a mile
C. many hands make light work D. the early bird catches the worm

14.—I think my spoken English will never improve.—______ . I once thought so, but practicing every day helped me a lot.

A. That’s not the case B. That’s a good point
C. I can’t agree more D. You’re welcome

三、完形填空：本大题共12小题，共12分。

Our community garden was going to be replaced by a parking area. When Mr. Evans, an elderly gardener, told us the news, we felt______15__. This garden wasn’t just a piece of land. It was where we learned about______16____and friendship.

My friends and I decided to______17____our garden. We made a list of names and went door to door every______18__. At first, many people didn’t take us______19__. “You’re just kids,” they said. “What can you do?”

After a week of busy evenings going from house to house, we had only collected fifty signatures. Our______20____was weakening. Then something unexpected happened. Mrs. Garcia, who owned the bakery, offered us space to set up a signature______21__. Mr. Evans brought his homemade cookies to attract more people. Soon, our small stand became a community______22____spot.

The real______23____came when the local newspaper heard about our story. A reporter spent an afternoon with us, listening to why this garden______24__. The next day, our photo was on the front page.

On the final day before the meeting, we delivered our petition with over 500 signatures to the city council. When the council president announced they would______25____the garden, we cheered wildly.