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安徽无为市部分学校联考2025-2026学年上学期九年级1月期末英语试卷 本试卷共四部分,十大题,满分120分,考试时间为120分钟。 第一部分　听力(共四大题,满分20分) Ⅰ. 短对话理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) 你将听到五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。 1. What did the boy do last Sunday? A. He went to the beach. B. He visited the museum. C. He attended a concert. 2. How does the girl usually go to school? A. By bike. B. By subway. C. On foot. 3. What’s the matter with the boy? A. He has a cold. B. He has a stomachache. C. He has a sore throat. 4. Where is the nearest post office? A. Across from the supermarket. B. Next to the bank. C. Behind the bookstore. 5. What kind of music does the girl like? A. Rock music. B. Classical music. C. Pop music. Ⅱ. 长对话理解（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分） 听下面一段对话, 回答 6 - 7 两个小题。 6. What are they planning to do during the coming holiday? A. Go camping. B. Take a road trip. C. Visit a theme park. 7. How many people will join them? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 听下面一段对话, 回答 8 - 10 三个小题。 8. How long has the boy been collecting stamps? A. For one year. B. For two years. C. For three years. 9. Why does the boy like collecting stamps? A. Because they are beautiful. B. Because they can tell history. C. Because they are valuable. 10. What does the girl suggest the boy do? A. Sell some of his stamps. B. Share his collection with others. C. Join a stamp - collecting club. Ⅲ. 短文理解（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分） 你将听到一篇短文, 短文后有五个小题。请根据短文内容, 在每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。 11. Who is the passage about? A. A famous athlete. B. A well - known scientist. C. A popular singer. 12. When did the person start their career? A. At the age of 12. B. At the age of 15. C. At the age of 18. 13. What is the person’s greatest achievement? A. Winning an Olympic gold medal. B. Making a significant scientific discovery. C. Releasing a number - one hit song. 14. What does the person do in their free time? A. Read books. B. Play video games. C. Do sports. 15. What advice does the person give to young people? A. Set goals and work hard to achieve them. B. Learn to manage time effectively. C. Make friends with people from different backgrounds. Ⅳ. 信息转换（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分） 你将听到一篇短文。根据短文内容, 写出表格中所缺的单词, 每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。 Information Details Name of the event The 16 Festival Time of the event Next 17 Place of the event In the school 18 Activity content There will be art exhibitions and 19 shows Purpose of the event To promote 20 awareness 第二部分　语言知识运用(共三大题,满分35分) Ⅴ. 单项填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. ____ the Forbidden City is almost 600 years old, ____ it is still very beautiful. A. Although; but B. /; although C. Although; / D. Because; so 【答案】C 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】句意：尽管紫禁城已有近600年的历史，但它仍然非常美丽。 考查连词。although尽管，与but 不能同时使用，because因为，与so 不能同时使用，再根据前后句意表示让步的关系，故选C。 2. Football fans are excited because the final of the Jiangsu Football City League (“Su Chao”) between Nantong and Taizhou will be covered ________ on November 1st, 2025. A. lively B. living C. alive D. live 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：足球迷们很兴奋，因为2025年11月1日南通和泰州之间的江苏足球城市联赛（“苏超”）决赛将被现场直播。 考查形容词辨析。lively活泼的，生动的；living活着的，有生命的；alive活着的，在世的；live在现场直播，副词。根据“the final of the Jiangsu Football City League (“Su Chao”) between Nantong and Taizhou”可知，此处需用副词形式表示“以直播方式”，修饰动词“covered”。故选D。 3. You’d better ___________ TV too often. It’s bad for your eyes. A. to watch B. watch C. not to watch D. not watch 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：你最好不要看电视太频繁。这对你的眼睛不好。 根据It’s bad for your eyes可知看电视对眼睛不好，因此不要看太多，had better not do sth最好不要做某事，故选D。 4. Our English teacher often tells us that success needs a lot of ________. A. charm B. career C. effects D. efforts 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们的英语老师经常告诉我们，成功需要很多努力。 考查名词辨析。charm魅力；career事业；effects效果；efforts努力。结合语境，可知成功需要付出很大的努力。故选D。 5. When you walk in the forest, you will be ________ trees that are over 1, 000 years old. A. against B. among C. below D. between 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：当你走进森林时，你会置身于有超过1000年树龄的树木之中。 考查介词辨析。against 反对、倚靠；among 在……之中（三者或三者以上）；below 在……下方；between 在……之间（两者之间）。根据“When you walk in the forest”可知，走进森林里应该是置身于很多树木之中，树木数量超过两个，所以应该用among。故选B。 6. 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 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：自从《疯狂动物城1》上映以来，我就爱上了闪电这个角色。多么吸引人啊！ 考查现在完成时。根据“since”可知，此处需用现在完成时表示状态延续。fall in love为瞬间动词短语，强调动作完成，不能与since直接连用表示持续状态，be in love表示“处于爱上的状态”，可与since连用。故选B。 7. ________ 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 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：虽然对此有一些分歧，但这部新电影已收到公众的许多好评。 考查连词辨析。Because因为；Unless除非；Although虽然；If如果。根据“there are some disagreements about it, the new film has received many good reviews from the public.”可知“有分歧”和“得到好评”之间是让步关系，应用Although。故选C。 8. The film brings back the characters—Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Their relationship is ________ partnership. A. over B. beyond C. above D. against 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：这部电影带回了角色——Judy Hopps和Nick Wilde。他们的关系是超越伙伴的关系。 考查介词辨析。over在……之上/结束；beyond超越；above在……之上；against反对。根据“Their relationship is...partnership.”可知，角色之间的关系不仅仅是普通伙伴关系，而是更深层次的联系，因此选用表示“超越”含义的介词。故选B。 9. I want to be a film ________ like Jiaozi when I grow up. I like making movies. A. painter B. actor C. director D. musician 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：我长大后想成为一个像饺子一样的电影导演。我喜欢制作电影。 考查名词辨析。painter画家；actor演员；director导演；musician音乐家。根据“I like making movies”可知，喜欢制作电影，强调电影制作过程，而导演是负责指导电影制作的核心职业。故选C。 10. —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 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我必须在网上预订票吗？——恐怕你不需要。你可以在进入电影院时购买它们。 考查情态动词辨析。can’t不能；won’t不会；needn’t不必；may not可能不。根据答句后半部分“You can buy them when you enter the cinema.”可知，在线预订不是必须的，因此用needn’t表示“不必”，符合must问句的否定回答习惯。故选C。 Ⅵ. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分) 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A Parents can’t solve every problem for us. We should have enough life skills to ____11____ the problems waiting for us in the future. To help us understand the ____12____ of hardworking spirit education, the government released a guideline (发布指导方针) recently. The guideline requires students to learn ____13____ life skills and form good working habits through such education, and they should respect (尊重) work. The government has always tried to help students ____14____ the importance of working hard. But many ____15____ do not value the importance of working hard and are uninterested ____16____ doing so. Only 22 percent of primary and middle school students help their parents with everyday housework. Schools and families play an important ____17____ in teaching students about the value of working hard the guideline says. Every week, primary and middle schools should give students some hardworking spirit classes. They can also organize activities to give students real-world work ____18____. As children’s ____19____ teachers, parents should also encourage children to do housework. Students should learn more life skills, which include cooking, washing their clothes and cleaning their rooms. We’ll ____20____ grow up someday, leaving our parents and facing the challenges in life. If we learn enough life skills, we can live by ourselves. 11. A. come up with B. share with C. deal with D. agree with 12. A. secret B. ability C. competition D. importance 13. A. necessary B. expensive C. comfortable D. possible 14. A. reach B. introduce C. realize D. describe 15. A. teenagers B. people C. boys D. girls 16. A. by B. with C. at D. in 17. A. character B. role C. use D. decision 18. A. time B. stories C. activities D. experience 19. A. first B. last C. longest D. best 20. A. carefully B. luckily C. finally D. successfully 【答案】11. C 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了政府发布的关于劳动精神教育的指导方针，强调学生应掌握必要生活技能、养成良好劳动习惯，以应对未来生活的挑战。 【11题详解】 句意：我们应该具备足够的生活技能，去应对未来等待我们的问题。 “…the problems waiting for us in the future”表示应对问题，deal with意为“处理、应对”，与 “problems” 搭配符合语境。come up with“想出”，share with“分享”，agree with“同意”，均不符合语义。 【12题详解】 句意：为了帮助我们理解劳动精神教育的重要性，政府最近发布了一项指导方针。 后文多次提到“the importance of working hard”，importance“重要性”符合文章主题。secret“秘密”，ability“能力”，competition“竞争”，均不符合语境。 【13题详解】 句意：该指导方针要求学生通过此类教育学习必要的生活技能，养成良好的劳动习惯，并且他们应该尊重劳动。 此处强调生活技能是应对未来挑战所必需的，necessary“必要的”符合；expensive“昂贵的”，comfortable“舒适的”，possible“可能的”，均不符合语义。 【14题详解】 句意：政府一直努力帮助学生意识到努力劳动的重要性。 “…the importance of working hard”表示意识到努力劳动的重要性，realize“意识到”，与“the importance”搭配合理。reach“到达”，introduce“介绍”，describe“描述”，均不符合语境。 【15题详解】 句意：但许多青少年不重视努力劳动的重要性，对此也不感兴趣。 后文提到“primary and middle school students”，teenagers“青少年”与之对应；其他选项不符合语境。 【16题详解】 句意：但许多青少年不重视努力劳动的重要性，对此也不感兴趣。 be uninterested in...是固定搭配，意为“对……不感兴趣”。 【17题详解】 句意：指导方针指出，学校和家庭在向学生传授劳动价值方面发挥着重要作用。 play an important role in... 是固定搭配，意为“在……中发挥重要作用”。character“性格”，use“用途”，decision“决定”，均不符合搭配。 【18题详解】 句意：他们也可以组织活动，给学生真实的劳动体验。 “They can also organize activities”可知，组织活动的目的是给学生真实的劳动体验，experience符合语境，work experience意为“劳动体验”。 【19题详解】 句意：作为孩子的第一任老师，父母也应该鼓励孩子做家务。 父母是孩子的第一任老师，符合常识，first“第一的”符合语境；last“最后的”，longest“最长的”，best“最好的”，均不符合语境。 【20题详解】 句意：我们终有一天会长大成人，离开父母，面对生活中的挑战。 此处强调成长是必然的过程，finally“最终、终将”符合语境；carefully“仔细地”，luckily“幸运地”，successfully“成功地”，均不符合语义。 B Many of us don’t spend a lot of time improving our writing skills. Good writing skills will help us ____21____ our grades later in our studies. The following tips can be helpful. ____22____ good word choices. When we’re not sure which word is the right one for a sentence, look it up in a dictionary. Many of us choose words in a ____23____ and don’t take the time to decide if they’re proper. Good word choices are ____24____ for good writing. Check facts. If we want people to believe what we write, we must make sure our facts are ____25____. We should use dependable (可靠的) facts. Rewrite. A common problem is that we don’t like to rewrite. In fact, rewriting is the best way to find out and correct some mistakes, like grammar and spelling mistakes. Although it takes more time and more work, it makes a big ____26____. Read aloud. Sometimes it’s easier to find problems with spelling, word usage and grammar when we read aloud. Reading aloud helps us not only ____27____ our problems but also develop our writing. Prepare a list. Preparing a list is necessary for writing a good article. Such a list includes: Is there a proper title? Have we explained every point? ____28____ all the parts of the article included? This can help us to make sure that we have covered ____29____. It is not easy to become a better ____30____. But with a few simple steps, we can improve our writing skills and learn how to write better articles. 21. A. create B. improve C. memorize D. treat 22 A. Make B. Correct C. Produce D. Spread 23. A. way B. word C. moment D. hurry 24. A. national B. necessary C. mobile D. social 25. A. successful B. valuable C. true D. smooth 26. A. difference B. mistake C. decision D. noise 27. A. come out B. cry out C. find out D. run out 28. A. Is B. Are C. Do D. Does 29. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing 30. A. doctor B. teacher C. engineer D. writer 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. D 【解析】 【导语】本文就如何提高写作技能提供了一些建议。 【21题详解】 句意：良好的写作技巧将帮助我们在以后的学习中提高成绩。 create创造；improve改善；memorize记住；treat对待。根据“Good writing skills will help us...”可知，此处是说好的写作技巧会帮助提高今后的学习成绩。故选B。 【22题详解】 句意：选择合适的词语。 Make制作；Correct改正；Produce生产；Spread扩散。根据“When we’re not sure which word is the right one for a sentence, look it up in a dictionary.”可知，此处是说要做出适合的词语选择。故选A。 【23题详解】 句意：我们中的许多人选词都很匆忙，不会花时间去决定它们是否合适。 way方式；word词；moment片刻；hurry匆忙。根据“and don’t take the time to decide if they’re proper.”可知，不花时间去思考这些词是否合适，也就是选词匆忙。故选D。 【24题详解】 句意：好的选词对于好的写作是必要的。 national国家的；necessary必要的；mobile移动的；social社会的。根据“...good word choices”可知，既然要做出好的词汇选择，那么它对好的写作应该是必要的。故选B。 【25题详解】 句意：如果我们想让人们相信我们写的东西，我们必须确保我们的事实是真实的。 successful成功的；valuable有价值的；true真正的；smooth光滑的。根据“We should use dependable (可靠的) facts.”可知，我们使用可靠的事实，也就是确保事实是真实的。故选C。 【26题详解】 句意：虽然它需要更多的时间和更多的工作，但它会产生很大的影响。 difference差异；mistake错误；decision决定；noise噪音。根据“In fact, rewriting is the best way to find out and correct some mistakes, like grammar and spelling mistakes.”可知，再次写作是找出和改正一些错误最好的方法，虽然花的时间和工作更多，但会产生更大的影响。故选A。 【27题详解】 句意：大声朗读不仅能帮助我们弄明白问题，还能提高我们的写作能力。 come out出来；cry out大声呼喊；find out弄明白；run out用完。根据“but also develop our writing”可知，朗读能培养写作，此处应该是说能帮助弄明白问题。故选C。 【28题详解】 句意：文章的所有部分都包括在内吗？ Is是，系动词，用于一般现在时，主语为第三人称单数；Are是，系动词，用于一般现在时，主语为you或复数；Do助动词，用于一般现在时，主语为非第三人称单数；Does助动词，用于一般现在时，主语为第三人称单数。句中主语“all the parts of the article”和谓语“included”构成动宾关系，应用被动语态，其构成为“be done”，主语“all the parts of the article”表示复数，用系动词are构成语态。故选B。 【29题详解】 句意：这可以帮助我们确保我们涵盖了所有内容。 anything任何事；everything一切；something某事；nothing无事。根据“Preparing a list is necessary for writing a good article.”可知，列个清单是必要的，其目的应该是确保写作涵盖了所有内容。故选B。 【30题详解】 句意：要成为一个更好的作家并不容易。 doctor医生；teacher教师；engineer工程师；writer作家。根据“But with a few simple steps, we can improve our writing skills and learn how to write better articles.”可知，通过这些步骤可以提高写作技能，也就是为当作家而准备。故选D。 Ⅶ. 补全对话(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) 从所给的句子中选择恰当的句子完成下面的对话。 Tom: Good afternoon, everyone! You are listening to School Time. Our guest today is an American friend, Betty Smith. Welcome, Betty. Betty: Thanks, Tom. It’s great to be here. Tom: ____31____ Betty: Not long. About half a year. Tom: How do you like your new school? Betty: It’s wonderful! ____32____ My Chinese teacher, Miss Gao, is humorous. I find Chinese hard but fun to learn. Tom: ____33____ Betty: I stay at home and watch CCTV news to improve my Chinese. Tom: Have you joined any clubs? Betty: Yes, I joined the music club. ____34____ Tom: It is great to talk to you. Thanks a lot. Betty: ____35____ I have a good time, too. A. No problem. B. Do you like China? C. All my teachers are very kind. D. What do you do in your free time? E. How long have you been in Bengbu? F. I’m pretty good at playing the piano. G I’m too busy to communicate with you. 【答案】31. E 32. C 33. D 34. F 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是主持人Tom对一位美国朋友Betty Smith的采访，Betty分享了自己在新学校的情况，包括在学校的时长、对学校的感受、老师的情况、空闲时间的活动、加入的俱乐部等。 【31题详解】 根据下面的答句“Not long. About half a year.”可知，此空应是询问对方做某事多久了。选项E“你来蚌埠多久了？”符合情景。故选E。 【32题详解】 根据前面的问句“How do you like your new school?”以及前一句“It’s wonderful!”可知，此空应是具体说明学校好的方面。选项C“我所有的老师都很和蔼。”符合情景。故选C。 【33题详解】 根据下面的答句“I stay at home and watch CCTV news to improve my Chinese.”可知，此空应是询问对方做什么事。选项D“你空闲时间做什么？”符合情景。故选D。 【34题详解】 根据前一句“Yes, I joined the music club.”可知，此空应是补充说明与音乐俱乐部相关的内容。选项F“我钢琴弹得很好。”符合情景。故选F。 【35题详解】 根据前一句“Thanks a lot.”可知，此空应是回应对方的感谢。选项A“不客气”符合情景。故选A。 第三部分　阅读(共两节,满分40分) Ⅷ. 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 第一节　阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 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. Program Name Type Air Time Suitable For Highlights Morning News News 7:00—7:30 a.m. All ages Brings the latest national and international news, plus a 5-minute weather report. Teen Cook-off Reality Show 6:00—7:00 p.m. Teens & families Students compete to make simple and healthy meals. Chefs share easy cooking tips. Animal World Documentary 7:30—8:00 p.m. Kids & teens Shows interesting facts about animals from around the world. With beautiful photos and videos. 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? 36. 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. 37. What can you learn from Animal World ? A. How to cook healthy food. B. The latest weather forecast. C. Facts about different animals. D. International news stories. 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Morning News lasts for 60 minutes. B. Teen Cook-off is only for adult chefs. C. Animal World can help with biology learning. D. These programmes are on Channel 10. 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一份第五频道的电视节目指南，介绍了《早间新闻》、《青少年厨艺大赛》和《动物世界》三个适合学生和家庭观看的节目，涵盖类型、播出时间、适合人群及亮点。 【36题详解】 根据表格中Teen Cook-off 对应的Air Time一栏：6:00—7:00 p.m.提取信息。 【37题详解】 根据表格中Animal World的Highlights一栏“Shows interesting facts about animals from around the world.”以及正文中“It helps you learn about nature and different animal habits...”，可知能学到关于不同动物的知识。 【38题详解】 正文提到“Animal World ...which can also help with your biology studies.”可知它能辅助生物学习。 B In the small coastal town of Seabrook, fourteen-year-old Mia spent her summer helping at her grandfather’s antique shop (古董店). One rainy afternoon, while organizing a dusty shelf, she discovered an unusual seashell. It was pale blue with complicated silver lines that seemed to form a map. Taped beneath (在下方) it was a faded note in her grandfather’s handwriting: “For the one who listens closely.” Curious, Mia held the shell to her ear. Instead of the usual sound of the sea, she heard a rhythmic whispering—like distant tides (潮水), but with a pattern. She recognized it as Morse code! After decoding it with an old book from the shop, the message read: “Find the eye that never sleeps.” Mia knew this must refer to the town’s old lighthouse (灯塔), which had been shut down but remained a local landmark. That evening, she cycled to the cliffs (陡岸) where the lighthouse stood. Its great glass lens was dark, yet in the moonlight she noticed something strange: one of the beams (横梁) near the top had a small carved symbol just matching the silver lines on the shell. The next morning, Mia returned with her friend Sam, an experienced climber. Together they carefully climbed the lighthouse’s outer staircase. At the carved beam, Mia pressed the symbol, and a hidden drawer slid open. Inside lay a journal (日志) belonging to her great-grandmother, Eliza—the town’s first lighthouse keeper. The journal described a secret network of tunnels (隧道) beneath Seabrook, once used by sailors to transport supplies during storms. Eliza had written them in detail but kept their existence hidden to protect the town during war. The final entry read: “Some secrets are kept not for fear,but for love of what they guard.” Mia realized her grandfather had left her this puzzle not just as a game, but as a way to connect her with the family’s history and the town’s hidden heritage. She decided to keep the secret, just as her ancestors had—knowing that true discovery sometimes means understanding what to protect, not only what to reveal (透露). 39. How did Mia first realize the seashell included a hidden message? A. By noticing a map drawn on its surface. B. By hearing rhythmic whispers in Morse code. C. By finding a note tucked inside it. D. By recognizing her grandfather’s voice in the shell. 40. Why did Mia’s great-grandmother keep the tunnels a secret according to the journal? A. She planned to use them for personal treasure. B. She wanted to surprise future generations. C. She aimed to protect the town during difficult times. D. She did not think they were important enough to share. 41. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To suggest Mia will tell everyone about the tunnels. B. To explain why some secrets should remain hidden. C. To describe how Mia repaired the lighthouse. D. To show that Sam will continue exploring alone. 【答案】39. B 40. C 41. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了Mia在祖父的古董店中发现了一个隐藏信息的海贝，描述破解这个信息的过程，后来发现了小镇上有一个秘密隧道，最终她决定像她的祖先一样保守这个秘密。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Instead of the usual sound of the sea, she heard a rhythmic whispering—like distant tides, but with a pattern. She recognized it as Morse code!”可知，她没有听到往常的海浪声，而是听见一阵有节奏的低语——像是远处的潮汐声，却带着某种规律。她认出这是摩尔斯电码！此处指通过聆听摩尔斯电码中的节奏性低语来发现贝壳里藏着秘密信息。故选B。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Eliza had written them in detail but kept their existence hidden to protect the town during war.”可知，Eliza详细记录下这些内容，却把它们隐藏起来是为了在战争期间守护小镇的安全。此处指她想在困难时期保护这座城镇。故选C。 【41题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“She decided to keep the secret, just as her ancestors had—knowing that true discovery sometimes means understanding what to protect, not only what to reveal.”可知，她决定保守这个秘密，正如她的祖先们所做的那样——她深知，真正的发现有时意味着要明白该保护什么，而不仅仅是该揭示什么。此处指最后一段的目的是解释为什么某些秘密应该保密。故选B。 C In today’s world, digital technology is everywhere. From smartphones to computers, it has changed how we connect. However, some scientists have expressed concern that overusing digital devices could harm our brain health, especially as we age. This idea is sometimes called “digital dementia”, suggesting that depending too much on technology might weaken thinking skills. But is that really true for older people? A recent study from researchers in the USA offers a different and more hopeful view. The team analyzed data from more than 411,000 adults aged 50 and above. They checked how often these people used technology like computers, smartphones, and the Internet, and whether that was linked to changes in their cognitive(认知)health over time. The results were clear: regular technology use was connected with a lower risk of cognitive decline(衰退). In fact, the study found that those who often used technology had about 58% lower risk of memory loss or dementia compared to those who rarely used such devices. One possible explanation is that using technology often requires learning and adaptation(适应)—— whether it’s figuring out a new app, following online instructions, or even troubleshooting(检修)a device. These activities can act like mental exercise, helping to keep the brain active. Moreover, technology helps many older adults stay socially connected through messaging apps, video calls, and social media, which is also known to support cognitive health. Of course, not all screen time is equal. Mindlessly swiping through videos or spending hours on passive entertainment (被动式娱乐)may not provide the same benefits. What matters is how we use technology—— whether it encourages thinking, learning, or connecting. This study does not mean technology is a cure for aging-related brain changes, and more research is needed to understand the long-term effects. However, it suggests that in our increasingly digital world, using technology in thoughtful and active ways may be one useful part of maintaining brain health as we grow older. 42. According to the study, how does regular use of technology affect older adults’ brain health? A. It greatly increases the risk of dementia. B. It will weaken their memory and thinking skills. C. It is linked to a much lower risk of cognitive decline. D. It only helps if they stop using it after age 60. 43. Which of the technology activities would the author most probably recommend for brain health? A. Leaving a TV on in the background all day while doing housework. B. Using a smartphone app to learn a new language. C. Letting a family member manage online tasks for you. D. Spending hours swiping through TikTok videos. 44. Why does the author mention “mental exercise” in Paragraph 4? A To encourage older people to do mental exercise more often. B. To suggest that using technology is better than physical exercise. C. To explain how active technology use is helpful to the brain. D. To argue that thinking is necessary to prevent old people from digital dementia. 45. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To warn older people about the dangers of “digital dementia”. B. To encourage old people to use digital devices in our increasingly digital world. C. To show technology may help protect older adults’ brain health if used actively. D. To argue that technology is a cure for aging-related brain changes. 【答案】42. C 43. B 44. C 45. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了一项研究，老年人积极合理地使用数字技术，有助于降低认知衰退风险、维护大脑健康。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The results were clear: regular technology use was connected with a lower risk of cognitive decline.”可知，定期使用科技产品与认知衰退风险显著降低有关。故选C。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据“One possible explanation is that using technology often requires learning and adaptation... What matters is how we use technology—— whether it encourages thinking, learning, or connecting.”可知，主动学习类的科技使用活动对脑部健康有益，使用智能手机应用学习新语言属于此类。故选B。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据“One possible explanation is that using technology often requires learning and adaptation... These activities can act like mental exercise, helping to keep the brain active.”可知，作者提及“脑力锻炼”是为了解释主动使用科技产品对大脑有益的原因。故选C。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“However, it suggests that in our increasingly digital world, using technology in thoughtful and active ways may be one useful part of maintaining brain health as we grow older.”可知，文章的核心目的是说明若积极使用数字技术，可能有助于保护老年人的脑部健康。故选C。 D Film: Assassins (French) Actor: Sylvester Stallone Director: Richard Donner Category: Action adventure Price: $16.80 Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:12 p.m. on weekdays 9:00 a.m.–11:12 a.m. on weekends Not good for children Film: Cats & Dogs Actor: Jeff Goldblum Director: Lawrence Guterman Category: Comedy Price: $16.50 Time: 10:00 p.m.–11:27 p.m. on weekends Suitable for all ages Film: Alexander Actor: Colin Farrell Director: Oliver Stone Category: Historical Price: $19.80 Time: 1:00 p.m.–3:55 p.m. on Sunday Good for students 46. If Mr Green wants to see the film at 10:00 p.m. on weekends, which film will he choose? A. Alexander. B. Cats & Dogs. C. Assassins. D. None of them. 47. You are going to see a film with your friend on Thursday. How much will you pay in total? A. $39.60. B. $33.00. C. $33.60. D. $36.30. 48. Where would you most probably see the material above? A. In a storybook. B. In a magazine on science. C. In a guidebook. D. On the board in front of the cinema. 【答案】46. B 47. C 48. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了三部电影的基本信息，包括片名、演员、导演、类型、价格、放映时间及适宜人群。 46题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Film: Cats & Dogs Time: 10:00 p.m.–11:27 p.m. on weekends”可知，格林先生在周末晚上10点能选择的电影是《Cats & Dogs》。故选B。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Film: Assassins (French) Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:12 p.m. on weekdays  9:00 a.m.–11:12 a.m. on weekends”可知，周四可以看电影《Assassins》，其票价是$16.80；因此和朋友一起看需要支付16.80×2=33.60，可知总费用为33.60。故选C。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。材料内容是电影的放映信息，这类信息通常会展示在电影院门口的公告板上，因此最可能看到该材料的地方是“电影院前的公告板”。故选D。 E Sitting for too long has been considered harmful to people’s health. Benoit Malta, a French designer, found that office workers usually spend around 70 percent of their workday seated. To solve this problem, he invented the two-legged chair, which is designed to encourage users to move while at their desks and have a healthier work style. The two-legged chair requires the users to keep balance while sitting. It may seem dangerous compared to traditional four-legged chairs, as users need to move their bodies to stay balanced. However, this prevents users from remaining fixed in their chairs for a long time. This special chair is not just a simple piece of furniture. Although it isn’t as comfortable as common chairs, it promotes an active lifestyle during work hours. The design encourages people to make small but meaningful changes to their sitting habits. In conclusion, the two-legged chair is an inventive solution to the problem of sitting in the workplace for too long. It reminds people of their posture (姿势) and movement while working, and encourages a healthier and more active work style. 49. Why did Benoit Malta invent the two-legged chair? A. To encourage users to move while at their desks and have a healthier work style. B. To require the users to keep balance while sitting. C. To provide the same level of comfort as common chairs. D. To make the users remain fixed in their chairs. 50. Compared with the traditional four-legged chair, the two-legged chair is a little________. A. comfortable B. dangerous C. safe D. common 51. What is the meaning of the underlined word “promotes” in Paragraph 3? A. 检查 B. 促进 C. 卖弄 D. 处理 52. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the two-legged chair? A. It was invented by a French designer. B. It encourages people to make small changes to their sitting habits. C. It was sold at a high price when it was invented. D. It requires the users to move their bodies to stay balanced. 【答案】49. A 50. B 51. B 52. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了两足办公椅。 【49题详解】 细节理解题。根据“To solve this problem, he invented the two-legged chair, which is designed to encourage users to move while at their desks and have a healthier work style.”可知，为了解决这个问题，他发明了两足椅子，其设计目的是鼓励使用者在办公桌前活动，拥有更健康的工作方式。故选A。 【50题详解】 细节理解题。根据“It may seem dangerous compared to traditional four-legged chairs”可知，与传统的四足椅子相比，它可能看起来有些危险。故选B。 【51题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Although it isn’t as comfortable as common chairs, it promotes an active lifestyle during work hours.”可知，虽然它不如普通椅子舒适，但它能在工作时间里促进活跃的生活方式，因此promotes表达为“促进，推动”。故选B。 【52题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Benoit Malta, a French designer...users need to move their bodies to stay balanced...The design encourages people to make small but meaningful changes to their sitting habits.”可知，这种椅子是由法国设计师Benoit Malta发明的；鼓励人们改变坐姿习惯；要求使用者活动身体保持平衡，未提及价格。故选C。 第二节 F 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。 When Solomon Slow was about ten years old, his father and some friends planned a picnic in the forest. They planned to set out at seven in the morning. Solomon knew this as he had heard his father say so the night before. It was a really fine day when he woke up at six the next morning, but he was as lazy as ever. “If I get up about ten minutes before seven,” he said, “I shall be down in plenty of time.” So he lay still in bed and heard all the party pass his door as they went downstairs. They even called him, but he gave no answer, and only lazily rolled himself up in the clothes. After a while, he jumped up, dressed, and ran down the stairs, but found the house empty and the car gone! Picking up his hat, Solomon Slow ran as fast as he could down the road and shouted for the car to stop, but it was useless. No one could hear him. 53. What was the weather like when Solomon Slow woke up?（不超过5个词） _____________________________________________ 54. When did Solomon Slow plan to get up?（不超过10个词） _____________________________________________ 55. What can we learn from the text?（不超过5个词） _____________________________________________ 【答案】53. It was fine. 54. About ten minutes before seven. 55. Don’t be lazy. 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了Solomon Slow因懒惰而错过与父亲及朋友们的野餐计划的故事。通过Solomon的行为和结果，文章传达了懒惰可能带来的不良后果。 【53题详解】 根据文章第二段“It was a really fine day when he woke up at six the next morning...”可知，Solomon Slow醒来时天气很好。故填It was fine. 【54题详解】 根据文章第二段“If I get up about ten minutes before seven...”可知，Solomon Slow计划在七点前十分钟起床。故填About ten minutes before seven. 【55题详解】 根据文章内容，Solomon Slow因懒惰而错过了野餐，由此可以推断出文章想要传达的信息是不要懒惰。故填Don’t be lazy. 第四部分　写(共两大题,满分25分) Ⅸ. 单词拼写(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) 根据首字母及汉语提示,完成下列单词的拼写,使句意明确,语言通顺。 56. We should eat more f________ (新鲜的) vegetables and fruit. They’re good for our health. 【答案】fresh##resh 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们应该多吃新鲜的蔬菜和水果。它们对我们的健康有好处。此处使用形容词修饰名词，fresh“新鲜的”，形容词。 57. With the efforts of Zong Qinghou, Wahaha is w________ (广泛地) known around the world. 【答案】widely##idely 【解析】 【详解】句意：在宗庆后的努力下，娃哈哈在全世界广为人知。根据句意和首字母以及括号内提示词可推断这里表示“广泛地”，widely“广泛地”，副词，用于修饰过去分词known，构成被动语态。故填widely。 58. I like to put some c________ (奶油) on my strawberries to make them taste better. 【答案】cream##ream 【解析】 【详解】句意：我喜欢在草莓上放一些奶油，让它们更好吃。cream“奶油”，不可数名词作宾语。故填cream。 59. A thief tried to s________ (偷窃) a wallet from a woman on the bus. 【答案】steal##teal 【解析】 【详解】句意：一个小偷试图在公交车上偷一位女士的钱包。steal“偷窃”，动词；“try to do sth.”是固定搭配，意为“试图做某事”，故填steal。 60. The film is excellent and it is well w________ (值得的) watching again. 【答案】worth##orth 【解析】 【详解】句意：这部电影非常精彩，值得再看一遍。worth“值得的”，be worth doing“值得做某事”，固定短语。故填worth。 Ⅹ. 书面表达(共1小题;满分20分) 61. “光影流转间藏着千年智慧，音符悦动里诉说人生百态。”娱乐不仅是消遣，更是我们认识世界的另一扇窗。你喜欢什么样的娱乐方式呢？有过怎样的故事呢？又有怎样的感受呢？请结合你的真实体验，谈谈电影、音乐、绘画或阅读等娱乐活动的重要性，以及这些活动给你带来的独特思考。 参考词汇： 娱乐 entertainment 内容包括： 1. 描述你喜爱的一种或几种娱乐方式； 2. 讲述你与这项娱乐活动的故事； 3. 谈谈它带给你的思考或成长。 注意： 1.词数90左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2.文中请勿提及真实姓名、校名、地名等信息。 Many people think that entertainment is just for fun, but for me, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Many people think entertainment is just for fun, but for me, it’s a window to the world. Music, especially the song “You Raise Me Up”, has truly broadened my horizons. First, this beautiful song introduced me to the power of classical instruments and Irish folk culture. Besides, its lyrics about overcoming difficulties with the help of others taught me the importance of gratitude and friendship. It made me think about the people who support me in my life. In conclusion, music is more than pleasant sounds. It is a special teacher who helps me see a bigger and kinder world. I will keep learning from it. 【解析】 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：时态为“一般现在时”和“一般过去时”； ③提示：写作要点明确，需描述喜爱的娱乐方式、讲述与该娱乐活动的故事以及谈谈其带来的思考或成长，并适当添加细节，突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，表明写作意图。开头通过“Many people think entertainment is just for fun, but for me, it’s a window to the world.”表明娱乐对作者而言不只是消遣，而是认识世界的窗口，引出重点介绍的音乐这一娱乐方式； 第二步，具体阐述写作内容。从两个方面具体阐述，先是说明“You Raise Me Up”这首歌让作者了解到古典乐器和爱尔兰民俗文化的力量，接着讲述歌词让作者明白感恩和友谊的重要性，思考生活中支持自己的人，这是作者与音乐的故事以及音乐带来的思考； 第三步，书写结语。结尾“In conclusion, music is more than pleasant sounds. It is a special teacher that helps me see a bigger and kinder world. I will keep learning from it.”总结音乐不仅仅是悦耳的声音，更是一位特别的老师，作者会继续向它学习，表达了作者对音乐的感悟和持续学习的态度。 [亮点词汇] ①broaden one’s horizons拓宽某人的视野 ②overcome difficulties克服困难 ③the importance of……的重要性 [高分句型] ①Many people think that entertainment is just for fun, but for me, it’s a window to the world.（“but”连接两个句子，形成对比关系） ②It is a special teacher that helps me see a bigger and kinder world.（who引导定语从句 ） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 安徽无为市部分学校联考2025-2026学年上学期九年级1月期末英语试卷 本试卷共四部分,十大题,满分120分,考试时间为120分钟。 第一部分　听力(共四大题,满分20分) Ⅰ. 短对话理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) 你将听到五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。 1. What did the boy do last Sunday? A. He went to the beach. B. He visited the museum. C. He attended a concert. 2. How does the girl usually go to school? A. By bike. B. By subway. C. On foot. 3. What’s the matter with the boy? A. He has a cold. B. He has a stomachache. C. He has a sore throat. 4. Where is the nearest post office? A. Across from the supermarket. B. Next to the bank. C. Behind the bookstore. 5. What kind of music does the girl like? A. Rock music. B. Classical music. C. Pop music. Ⅱ. 长对话理解（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分） 听下面一段对话, 回答 6 - 7 两个小题。 6. What are they planning to do during the coming holiday? A. Go camping. B. Take a road trip. C. Visit a theme park. 7. How many people will join them? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 听下面一段对话, 回答 8 - 10 三个小题。 8 How long has the boy been collecting stamps? A. For one year. B. For two years. C. For three years. 9. Why does the boy like collecting stamps? A. Because they are beautiful. B. Because they can tell history. C. Because they are valuable. 10. What does the girl suggest the boy do? A. Sell some of his stamps. B. Share his collection with others. C. Join a stamp - collecting club. Ⅲ. 短文理解（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分） 你将听到一篇短文, 短文后有五个小题。请根据短文内容, 在每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。 11. Who is the passage about? A. A famous athlete. B. A well - known scientist. C. A popular singer. 12. When did the person start their career? A. At the age of 12. B. At the age of 15. C. At the age of 18. 13. What is the person’s greatest achievement? A. Winning an Olympic gold medal. B. Making a significant scientific discovery. C. Releasing a number - one hit song. 14. What does the person do in their free time? A. Read books. B. Play video games. C. Do sports. 15. What advice does the person give to young people? A. Set goals and work hard to achieve them. B. Learn to manage time effectively. C. Make friends with people from different backgrounds. Ⅳ. 信息转换（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分） 你将听到一篇短文。根据短文内容, 写出表格中所缺的单词, 每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。 Information Details Name of the event The 16 Festival Time of the event Next 17 Place of the event In the school 18 Activity content There will be art exhibitions and 19 shows Purpose of the event To promote 20 awareness 第二部分　语言知识运用(共三大题,满分35分) Ⅴ. 单项填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. ____ the Forbidden City is almost 600 years old, ____ it is still very beautiful. A. Although; but B. /; although C. Although; / D. Because; so 2. Football fans are excited because the final of the Jiangsu Football City League (“Su Chao”) between Nantong and Taizhou will be covered ________ on November 1st, 2025. A. lively B. living C. alive D. live 3. You’d better ___________ TV too often. It’s bad for your eyes. A. to watch B. watch C. not to watch D. not watch 4. Our English teacher often tells us that success needs a lot of ________. A. charm B. career C. effects D. efforts 5. When you walk in the forest, you will be ________ trees that are over 1, 000 years old. A. against B. among C. below D. between 6. 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 7. ________ 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 8. The film brings back the characters—Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Their relationship is ________ partnership. A. over B. beyond C. above D. against 9. I want to be a film ________ like Jiaozi when I grow up. I like making movies. A. painter B. actor C. director D. musician 10. —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 Ⅵ. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分) 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A Parents can’t solve every problem for us. We should have enough life skills to ____11____ the problems waiting for us in the future. To help us understand the ____12____ of hardworking spirit education, the government released a guideline (发布指导方针) recently. The guideline requires students to learn ____13____ life skills and form good working habits through such education and they should respect (尊重) work. The government has always tried to help students ____14____ the importance of working hard. But many ____15____ do not value the importance of working hard and are uninterested ____16____ doing so. Only 22 percent of primary and middle school students help their parents with everyday housework. Schools and families play an important ____17____ in teaching students about the value of working hard, the guideline says. Every week, primary and middle schools should give students some hardworking spirit classes. They can also organize activities to give students real-world work ____18____. As children’s ____19____ teachers parents should also encourage children to do housework. Students should learn more life skills, which include cooking, washing their clothes and cleaning their rooms. We’ll ____20____ grow up someday, leaving our parents and facing the challenges in life. If we learn enough life skills, we can live by ourselves. 11. A. come up with B. share with C. deal with D. agree with 12. A. secret B. ability C. competition D. importance 13. A. necessary B. expensive C. comfortable D. possible 14. A. reach B. introduce C. realize D. describe 15. A. teenagers B. people C. boys D. girls 16. A. by B. with C. at D. in 17. A. character B. role C. use D. decision 18. A. time B. stories C. activities D. experience 19. A. first B. last C. longest D. best 20. A. carefully B. luckily C. finally D. successfully B Many of us don’t spend a lot of time improving our writing skills. Good writing skills will help us ____21____ our grades later in our studies. The following tips can be helpful. ____22____ good word choices. When we’re not sure which word is the right one for a sentence, look it up in a dictionary. Many of us choose words in a ____23____ and don’t take the time to decide if they’re proper. Good word choices are ____24____ for good writing. Check facts. If we want people to believe what we write, we must make sure our facts are ____25____. We should use dependable (可靠的) facts. Rewrite. A common problem is that we don’t like to rewrite. In fact, rewriting is the best way to find out and correct some mistakes, like grammar and spelling mistakes. Although it takes more time and more work, it makes a big ____26____. Read aloud. Sometimes it’s easier to find problems with spelling, word usage and grammar when we read aloud. Reading aloud helps us not only ____27____ our problems but also develop our writing. Prepare a list. Preparing a list is necessary for writing a good article. Such a list includes: Is there a proper title? Have we explained every point? ____28____ all the parts of the article included? This can help us to make sure that we have covered ____29____. It is not easy to become a better ____30____. But with a few simple steps, we can improve our writing skills and learn how to write better articles. 21. A. create B. improve C. memorize D. treat 22. A. Make B. Correct C. Produce D. Spread 23. A. way B. word C. moment D. hurry 24. A. national B. necessary C. mobile D. social 25. A. successful B. valuable C. true D. smooth 26. A. difference B. mistake C. decision D. noise 27. A. come out B. cry out C. find out D. run out 28. A. Is B. Are C. Do D. Does 29. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing 30. A. doctor B. teacher C. engineer D. writer Ⅶ. 补全对话(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) 从所给的句子中选择恰当的句子完成下面的对话。 Tom: Good afternoon, everyone! You are listening to School Time. Our guest today is an American friend, Betty Smith. Welcome, Betty. Betty: Thanks, Tom. It’s great to be here. Tom: ____31____ Betty: Not long. About half a year. Tom: How do you like your new school? Betty: It’s wonderful! ____32____ My Chinese teacher, Miss Gao, is humorous. I find Chinese hard but fun to learn. Tom: ____33____ Betty: I stay at home and watch CCTV news to improve my Chinese. Tom: Have you joined any clubs? Betty: Yes, I joined the music club. ____34____ Tom: It is great to talk to you. Thanks a lot. Betty: ____35____ I have a good time, too. A. No problem. B. Do you like China? C. All my teachers are very kind. D. What do you do in your free time? E. How long have you been in Bengbu? F. I’m pretty good at playing the piano. G. I’m too busy to communicate with you. 第三部分　阅读(共两节,满分40分) Ⅷ. 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 第一节　阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 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. Program Name Type Air Time Suitable For Highlights Morning News News 7:00—7:30 a.m. All ages Brings the latest national and international news, plus a 5-minute weather report. Teen Cook-off Reality Show 6:00—7:00 p.m. Teens & families Students compete to make simple and healthy meals. Chefs share easy cooking tips. Animal World Documentary 7:30—8:00 p.m. Kids & teens Shows interesting facts about animals from around the world. With beautiful photos and videos. 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? 36. 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. 37. What can you learn from Animal World ? A. How to cook healthy food. B. The latest weather forecast. C. Facts about different animals. D. International news stories. 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Morning News lasts for 60 minutes. B. Teen Cook-off is only for adult chefs. C. Animal World can help with biology learning. D. These programmes are on Channel 10. B In the small coastal town of Seabrook, fourteen-year-old Mia spent her summer helping at her grandfather’s antique shop (古董店). One rainy afternoon, while organizing a dusty shelf, she discovered an unusual seashell. It was pale blue with complicated silver lines that seemed to form a map. Taped beneath (下方) it was a faded note in her grandfather’s handwriting: “For the one who listens closely.” Curious, Mia held the shell to her ear. Instead of the usual sound of the sea, she heard a rhythmic whispering—like distant tides (潮水), but with a pattern. She recognized it as Morse code! After decoding it with an old book from the shop, the message read: “Find the eye that never sleeps.” Mia knew this must refer to the town’s old lighthouse (灯塔), which had been shut down but remained a local landmark. That evening, she cycled to the cliffs (陡岸) where the lighthouse stood. Its great glass lens was dark, yet in the moonlight she noticed something strange: one of the beams (横梁) near the top had a small carved symbol just matching the silver lines on the shell. The next morning, Mia returned with her friend Sam, an experienced climber. Together they carefully climbed the lighthouse’s outer staircase. At the carved beam, Mia pressed the symbol, and a hidden drawer slid open. Inside lay a journal (日志) belonging to her great-grandmother, Eliza—the town’s first lighthouse keeper. The journal described a secret network of tunnels (隧道) beneath Seabrook, once used by sailors to transport supplies during storms. Eliza had written them in detail but kept their existence hidden to protect the town during war. The final entry read: “Some secrets are kept not for fear,but for love of what they guard.” Mia realized her grandfather had left her this puzzle not just as a game, but as a way to connect her with the family’s history and the town’s hidden heritage. She decided to keep the secret, just as her ancestors had—knowing that true discovery sometimes means understanding what to protect, not only what to reveal (透露). 39. How did Mia first realize the seashell included a hidden message? A. By noticing a map drawn on its surface. B. By hearing rhythmic whispers in Morse code. C. By finding a note tucked inside it. D. By recognizing her grandfather’s voice in the shell. 40 Why did Mia’s great-grandmother keep the tunnels a secret according to the journal? A. She planned to use them for personal treasure. B. She wanted to surprise future generations. C. She aimed to protect the town during difficult times. D. She did not think they were important enough to share. 41. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To suggest Mia will tell everyone about the tunnels. B. To explain why some secrets should remain hidden. C. To describe how Mia repaired the lighthouse. D. To show that Sam will continue exploring alone. C In today’s world, digital technology is everywhere. From smartphones to computers, it has changed how we connect. However, some scientists have expressed concern that overusing digital devices could harm our brain health, especially as we age. This idea is sometimes called “digital dementia”, suggesting that depending too much on technology might weaken thinking skills. But is that really true for older people? A recent study from researchers in the USA offers a different and more hopeful view. The team analyzed data from more than 411,000 adults aged 50 and above. They checked how often these people used technology like computers, smartphones, and the Internet, and whether that was linked to changes in their cognitive(认知)health over time. The results were clear: regular technology use was connected with a lower risk of cognitive decline(衰退). In fact, the study found that those who often used technology had about 58% lower risk of memory loss or dementia compared to those who rarely used such devices. One possible explanation is that using technology often requires learning and adaptation(适应)—— whether it’s figuring out a new app, following online instructions, or even troubleshooting(检修)a device. These activities can act like mental exercise, helping to keep the brain active. Moreover, technology helps many older adults stay socially connected through messaging apps, video calls, and social media, which is also known to support cognitive health. Of course, not all screen time is equal. Mindlessly swiping through videos or spending hours on passive entertainment (被动式娱乐)may not provide the same benefits. What matters is how we use technology—— whether it encourages thinking, learning, or connecting. This study does not mean technology is a cure for aging-related brain changes, and more research is needed to understand the long-term effects. However, it suggests that in our increasingly digital world, using technology in thoughtful and active ways may be one useful part of maintaining brain health as we grow older. 42. According to the study, how does regular use of technology affect older adults’ brain health? A. It greatly increases the risk of dementia. B. It will weaken their memory and thinking skills. C. It is linked to a much lower risk of cognitive decline. D. It only helps if they stop using it after age 60. 43. Which of the technology activities would the author most probably recommend for brain health? A. Leaving a TV on in the background all day while doing housework. B. Using a smartphone app to learn a new language. C. Letting a family member manage online tasks for you. D. Spending hours swiping through TikTok videos. 44. Why does the author mention “mental exercise” in Paragraph 4? A. To encourage older people to do mental exercise more often. B. To suggest that using technology is better than physical exercise. C. To explain how active technology use is helpful to the brain. D. To argue that thinking is necessary to prevent old people from digital dementia. 45. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To warn older people about the dangers of “digital dementia”. B. To encourage old people to use digital devices in our increasingly digital world. C. To show technology may help protect older adults’ brain health if used actively. D. To argue that technology is a cure for aging-related brain changes. D Film: Assassins (French) Actor: Sylvester Stallone Director: Richard Donner Category: Action adventure Price: $16.80 Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:12 p.m. on weekdays 9:00 a.m.–11:12 a.m. on weekends Not good for children Film: Cats & Dogs Actor: Jeff Goldblum Director: Lawrence Guterman Category: Comedy Price: $16.50 Time: 10:00 p.m.–11:27 p.m. on weekends Suitable for all ages Film: Alexander Actor: Colin Farrell Director: Oliver Stone Category: Historical Price: $19.80 Time: 1:00 p.m.–3:55 p.m. on Sunday Good for students 46. If Mr Green wants to see the film at 10:00 p.m. on weekends, which film will he choose? A. Alexander. B. Cats & Dogs. C. Assassins. D. None of them. 47. You are going to see a film with your friend on Thursday. How much will you pay in total? A. $39.60. B. $33.00. C. $33.60. D. $36.30. 48. Where would you most probably see the material above? A. In a storybook. B. In a magazine on science. C. In a guidebook. D. On the board in front of the cinema. E Sitting for too long has been considered harmful to people’s health. Benoit Malta, a French designer, found that office workers usually spend around 70 percent of their workday seated. To solve this problem, he invented the two-legged chair, which is designed to encourage users to move while at their desks and have a healthier work style. The two-legged chair requires the users to keep balance while sitting. It may seem dangerous compared to traditional four-legged chairs, as users need to move their bodies to stay balanced. However, this prevents users from remaining fixed in their chairs for a long time. This special chair is not just a simple piece of furniture. Although it isn’t as comfortable as common chairs, it promotes an active lifestyle during work hours. The design encourages people to make small but meaningful changes to their sitting habits. In conclusion, the two-legged chair is an inventive solution to the problem of sitting in the workplace for too long. It reminds people of their posture (姿势) and movement while working, and encourages a healthier and more active work style. 49. Why did Benoit Malta invent the two-legged chair? A. To encourage users to move while at their desks and have a healthier work style. B. To require the users to keep balance while sitting. C. To provide the same level of comfort as common chairs. D. To make the users remain fixed in their chairs. 50. Compared with the traditional four-legged chair, the two-legged chair is a little________. A. comfortable B. dangerous C. safe D. common 51. What is the meaning of the underlined word “promotes” in Paragraph 3? A. 检查 B. 促进 C. 卖弄 D. 处理 52. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the two-legged chair? A. It was invented by a French designer. B. It encourages people to make small changes to their sitting habits. C. It was sold at a high price when it was invented. D. It requires the users to move their bodies to stay balanced. 第二节 F 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。 When Solomon Slow was about ten years old, his father and some friends planned a picnic in the forest. They planned to set out at seven in the morning. Solomon knew this as he had heard his father say so the night before. It was a really fine day when he woke up at six the next morning, but he was as lazy as ever. “If I get up about ten minutes before seven,” he said, “I shall be down in plenty of time.” So he lay still in bed and heard all the party pass his door as they went downstairs. They even called him, but he gave no answer, and only lazily rolled himself up in the clothes. After a while, he jumped up, dressed, and ran down the stairs, but found the house empty and the car gone! Picking up his hat, Solomon Slow ran as fast as he could down the road and shouted for the car to stop, but it was useless. No one could hear him. 53. What was the weather like when Solomon Slow woke up?（不超过5个词） _____________________________________________ 54. When did Solomon Slow plan to get up?（不超过10个词） _____________________________________________ 55. What can we learn from the text?（不超过5个词） _____________________________________________ 第四部分　写(共两大题,满分25分) Ⅸ. 单词拼写(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) 根据首字母及汉语提示,完成下列单词的拼写,使句意明确,语言通顺。 56. We should eat more f________ (新鲜的) vegetables and fruit. They’re good for our health. 57. With the efforts of Zong Qinghou, Wahaha is w________ (广泛地) known around the world. 58. I like to put some c________ (奶油) on my strawberries to make them taste better. 59. A thief tried to s________ (偷窃) a wallet from a woman on the bus. 60. The film is excellent and it is well w________ (值得的) watching again. Ⅹ. 书面表达(共1小题;满分20分) 61. “光影流转间藏着千年智慧，音符悦动里诉说人生百态。”娱乐不仅是消遣，更是我们认识世界的另一扇窗。你喜欢什么样的娱乐方式呢？有过怎样的故事呢？又有怎样的感受呢？请结合你的真实体验，谈谈电影、音乐、绘画或阅读等娱乐活动的重要性，以及这些活动给你带来的独特思考。 参考词汇： 娱乐 entertainment 内容包括： 1. 描述你喜爱的一种或几种娱乐方式； 2. 讲述你与这项娱乐活动的故事； 3. 谈谈它带给你的思考或成长。 注意： 1.词数90左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2.文中请勿提及真实姓名、校名、地名等信息。 Many people think that entertainment is just for fun, but for me, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $