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2025—2026学年度（下）期中考试九年级英语试题 注意事项： 1．全卷分A卷和B卷，A卷满分100分，B卷满分50分；满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．在作答前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号填在答题卡规定的位置。考试结束后，监考人员将试卷和答题卡一并收回。 3．选择题部分必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题部分必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。 4．请按照题号在答题卡各题目对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题均无效。 5．保持答题卡清洁，不得折叠、污染、破损等。 A卷（共100分） 第一部分 听力（共25小题；计30分） 一、听句子，根据所听到的内容选择正确答语。每小题念两遍。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分） 1. A. Sure. B. Good luck. C. Have fun! 2. A. Good job. B. Never mind. C. How nice they are! 3. A. Thanks. B. Me too. C. All right. 4. A. Go ahead. B. I agree! C. No problem. 5. A. What’s up? B. Don’t worry. C. Congratulations! 二、（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分） 听句子，选择与所听句子内容相符的图片。每小题念两遍。 A. B. C. D. E. 6. ________ 7. ________ 8. ________ 9. ________ 10. ________ 三、听下面四段对话，根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。每小题念两遍。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，计15分） 听对话，回答以下各小题。 11. What will Chen Jie do this afternoon? A. Go to the dentist. B. Look after her sister. C. Help in the animal center. 12. What time will they meet tomorrow afternoon? A. At 1:00 pm. B. At 2:00 pm. C. At 2:15 pm. 听对话，回答以下各小题。 13. What food do they order? ①Mapo tofu ② Kung Pao Chcken ③Mutton ④ Vegetable soup A. ①②③. B. ①②④. C. ②③④. 14. What does the man think of mutton? A. Tasty. B. Healthy. C. Expensive. 听对话，回答以下各小题。 15. Where is the hotel that the speakers decided to book? A. By the lake. B. In the village. C. Near the city center. 16. How many nights will they stay there? A. Four. B. Five. C. Ten. 17. How does the woman prefer to go to the lake? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By bike. 听对话，回答以下各小题。 18. How many reasons why whales are in danger are mentioned? A. Two B. Three. C. Four. 19. What are the boy’s favorite animals? A. Pandas. B. Whales. C. Penguins. 20. What are the two speakers talking about? A. The biology project. B. Pollution problems. C. Animal programs. 四、（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分） 听短文，根据其内容完成图表中所缺信息（一空一词）。短文念三遍。 School Science Festival Time On 21 , June 17th. Activities Robot Challenge The club members compete to find out whose robot can 22 rest. Invention Show Bring your inventions and show your 23 . Science Competition The questions about science will get 24 as you go on. Try for Fun Try making things by hand with free and sat e material. The school hopes students can have fun and make it 25 together! 第二部分 语言知识运用（共20小题；计40分） 五、（共5小题；每小题2分，计10分） 读下面短文，从方框内的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A. no longer B. promised to C. showed respect to D. three times E. the start of Long ago in China, students had a very special way to meet their teacher. It was called the Bai Shi Ceremony. This event marked ____1____ their learning journey. At the ceremony, students ____2____ the teacher. First, students lit incense (香) and gave thanks to ancestors. After that, they would kneel and bow ____3____ to the teacher. They also offered a cup of tea and a letter called Bai Shi Tie. In return, the teacher ____4____ treat the students like family members, guiding them not only in skills but also in honesty and wisdom. Though we ____5____ hold such ceremonies today, students still find ways to thank their teachers with kind words, smiles, or thank-you notes. 【答案】1. E 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了中国古代的拜师礼——拜师仪式，以及师生之间的传统礼节。 【1题详解】 句意：这一活动标志着他们学习旅程的开始。“marked ____ their learning journey”表示“标志着他们学习旅程的开始”，空格处需用名词短语表示“……的开始”。选项E“the start of”意为“……的开始”，符合语境。 【2题详解】 句意：在仪式上，学生们向老师表示敬意。“students ____ the teacher”表示“学生向老师表示敬意”，空格处需用动词短语作谓语。选项C“showed respect to”意为“向……表示敬意”，符合语境。 【3题详解】 句意：之后，他们会跪下来向老师鞠躬三次。“bow ____ to the teacher”表示“向老师鞠躬三次”，空格处需用表示次数的短语。选项D“three times”意为“三次”，符合语境。 【4题详解】 句意：作为回报，老师承诺像对待家人一样对待学生，不仅在学识技艺上给予指导，也教导他们为人诚实、拥有智慧。“the teacher ____ treat the students like family members”表示“老师承诺像对待家人一样对待学生”，空格处需用动词短语表示“承诺做某事”。选项B“promised to”意为“承诺做某事”，符合语境。 【5题详解】 句意：虽然我们不再举行这样的仪式，但学生们仍然想办法用亲切的话语、微笑或感谢信来感谢老师。“Though we ____ hold such ceremonies today”表示“虽然我们不再举行这样的仪式”，空格处需用副词短语表示“不再”。选项A“no longer”意为“不再”，符合语境。 六、补全对话（共5题；每小题2分，计10分） 根据对话内容，文后选出适当的选项补全对话。 A: Hi, Andrew! Did you hear the big news? B: ___6___ A: China is building a rail tunnel (隧道) under the Yangtze River. B: Sounds cool! ___7___ A: It’s 89 meters. B: ___8___ A: Sure. It needs high technology and lots of hard work. B: That’s true. Where does the railway go? A: ___9___ B: Does building the railway cost a lot? A: Yes, over 500 billion yuan. But it will bring more chances to the cities along it. B: Great. ___10___ A: Exactly. A. What news? B. How deep is it? C. The travel time will be shorter. D. It’s from Shanghai to Chengdu E. That must be a very difficult project. 【答案】6. A 7. B 8. E 9. D 10. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国要修建扬子江铁路隧道，两人围绕该隧道的长度，造价等话题展开对话。 【6题详解】 由角色A先提出话题“Did you hear the big news?”，根据后文答句“China is building a rail tunnel...”可知，角色B询问了是什么新闻，故“What news?”符合。 【7题详解】 根据答句“It’s 89 meters.”可知，该空格应该是问隧道“有多深”，故“How deep is it?”符合。 【8题详解】 根据下文“Sure. It needs high technology and lots of hard work.”可知，角色A同意角色B的观点，修建该隧道需要很高的技术和艰难的工作，故角色B的观点应该是“That must be a very difficult project.”。 【9题详解】 该空格为“Where does the railway go?”的答句，询问这条铁路通向哪里，回答从哪到哪符合题意，故应填“It’s from Shanghai to Chengdu”。 【10题详解】 根据上文“But it will bring more chances to the cities along it.”可知，两人此时谈论的是这条在建的隧道给沿途的城市和人们的生活带来的改变，故“The travel time will be shorter.”符合题意。 七、完形填空 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（共10小题；每小题2分，计20分） Walking has lots of benefits for our health. Most of the time, it makes us relaxed. But sometimes, walking doesn’t bring you such nice experiences ____11____ you think about a problem you had or get lost in negative thoughts while walking. The walk can be as ____12____ as anything else. That’s where Color Walk comes in. It allows you to take time to notice what is around you and really focus on it. Many young people are trying this new way of walking. You pick a color before you go out, then focus on that color ____13____ your walk. For example, if you choose yellow, you might notice a yellow flower, a yellow school bus or a traffic ____14____ turning yellow. A color walk is not only a form of physical activity but also a way to ____15____ with the natural world. It’s especially powerful when the ____16____ change, as there’s so much to see. You may find green leaves are turning yellow when the summer hot air ____17____ or a new green leaf comes out on a branch (树枝) on an early spring morning. Maybe color walks can’t ____18____ satisfy everyone’s preferences. But there are still similar activities you can do. Try using your other ____19____ while you walk. You could notice different sounds, or pay attention to how cool or warm the air feels. Whatever method you choose, the goal is to keep your mind focused on the ____20____ moment. This can help you feel much more relaxed and peaceful. 11. A. if B. unless C. although 12. A. colorful B. stressful C. meaningful 13. A. before B. after C. during 14. A. rule B. light C. accident 15. A. share B. compete C. connect 16. A. plants B. seasons C. places 17. A. dies down B. dies out C. dies off 18. A. completely B. simply C. actually 19. A. skills B. senses C. abilities 20. A. busy B. excited C. present 【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. C 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了散步的益处与弊端，引出“颜色散步”这一新型散步方式，讲解其具体做法、对连接自然的好处及替代活动，倡导人们通过专注当下获得放松与平静。 【11题详解】 句意：但有时候，散步不会给你带来这么好的体验，如果你在散步时思考问题或陷入消极想法。 空后为条件状语从句，表达“如果散步时陷入消极想法，体验就会变差”的逻辑，应选if“如果”。unless“除非”，引导否定条件，代入后语义矛盾；although“虽然”，引导让步状语从句，不符合此处的条件逻辑。 【12题详解】 句意：散步可能会和其他事情一样有压力。 前文提到散步时陷入消极想法会带来不好的体验，此处表达散步也可能带来负面感受，应选stressful“有压力的”。colorful“多彩的”，与负面语境矛盾；meaningful“有意义的”，不符合此处表达消极体验的语境。 【13题详解】 句意：你出门前选一种颜色，然后在散步期间专注于那种颜色。 根据活动流程，出门前选颜色，散步过程中专注该颜色，应选during“在……期间”。before“在……之前”，表示散步前专注颜色，与活动逻辑不符；after“在……之后”，表示散步后专注颜色，不符合活动目的。 【14题详解】 句意：比如选黄色，你可能注意到黄花、黄色校车或变黄的交通灯。 根据前文列举的黄色事物，此处指交通灯变黄，应选light“灯”，构成固定搭配 traffic light“交通灯”。rule“规则”，与“变黄”的描述无关；accident “事故”，与颜色主题不相关。 【15题详解】 句意：颜色散步不仅是一种体育活动，也是一种与自然世界连接的方式。 根据后文 “与自然世界” 的语境，此处表达与自然建立联系，应选connect“连接”，构成固定搭配connect with“与……连接”。share“分享”，share with“与……分享”，语义不符；compete “竞争”，compete with“与……竞争”，语义不符。 【16题详解】 句意：当季节变化时，它尤其有意义，因为有很多可看的。 根据后文 “绿叶变黄、早春长新叶” 的线索，这些景象随季节变化而改变，应选seasons“季节”。plants“植物”，仅指植物，无法涵盖后文夏、早春的时间变化；places“地方”，与后文“景象变化”的语境无关。 【17题详解】 句意：当夏天的热空气减弱时，你会发现绿叶变黄，或者早春树枝上长出新叶。 根据前文“夏天到秋天的变化”，此处表达夏天的热空气逐渐消退，应选dies down“减弱、平息”。dies out“灭绝”，多用于物种或习俗，与“热空气”不搭配；dies off“相继死去”，多用于生物，不符合此处语境。 【18题详解】 句意：也许颜色散步不能完全满足每个人的偏好。 根据后文“但仍有类似活动可以做”的转折，此处表达颜色散步无法让所有人都满意，应选completely“完全地”。simply“简单地”，代入后语义不通；actually“实际上”，不符合此处表达“程度”的语境。 【19题详解】 句意：散步时试着用你的其他感官。 根据后文“注意不同的声音、感受空气的冷暖”，这些都属于感官体验，应选senses“感官”。skills“技能”，与后文的体验方式无关；abilities“能力”，不符合“用感官体验”的语境。 【20题详解】 句意：无论你选择什么方法，目标是让你的思想专注于当下。 根据后文“这能帮你感到更放松平静”的线索，此处表达专注于此刻，应选present“当前的”，构成固定搭配present moment“当下”。busy“忙碌的”，与“放松平静”的目的矛盾；excited“兴奋的”，不符合此处表达“平静专注”的语境。 第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；计30分） 八、阅读下面三篇短文，根据短文内容选择最佳选项。（共15小题；每小题2分，计30分） A Build Your Emergency Bag: Your Lifesaver at Home! Disasters like typhoons or earthquakes can happen. Being ready is smart! A good emergency bag helps you and your family stay safe. Here’s how to build yours: What to put inside your bag: Water: Water comes first! Pack at least 3 bottles of water per person. Check the dates and change them every 6 months. Food: Choose canned food, dried fruit, and some energy food such as chocolate bars or biscuits. Check it often and change it when needed. First-aid bag: Get a small first-aid bag. Put bandages, cleaning wipes and any medicine you need. Check it every 3 months. Light & radio: Prepare a flashlight and extra batteries. A small radio can help you hear important news. Important information: Keep copies of ID cards and health information in a waterproof bag to make sure they won’t get wet. Other useful things: You can also add a whistle, a warm blanket, tissues, a pen, a notebook, and some cash. Keep your bag ready: √Find a good spot. Put your bag somewhere easy to get to at home. Everyone should know where it is! Even children! √Check often! Look at your bag every 3 to 6 months. Put in fresh food, water, and new batteries. Make sure medicine and flashlights still work. √Practice! It’s important to practice looking for your bag in the dark or show your family what’s inside. Don’t wait! Start building your emergency bag TODAY. A little preparation brings big peace of mind! Stay safe, be prepared! 21. Which of the following must be in an emergency bag? A. Bottled water. B. Biscuits. C. Some cash. 22. Which of the following things is waterproof? A. B. C. 23. To make sure your emergency bag works well, what should you do? A. Put it in a dark place. B. Store as much food as possible in it. C. Check it every 3-6 months and keep things good. 24. What can we infer from the passage? A. A radio can help us keep in touch with others. B. Electricity may be cut off when disasters happen. C. Emergency bags should be kept away from little kids. 25. What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this article? A. To show how to use medicine in an emergency. B. To tell people what to do during natural disasters. C. To encourage people to prepare and check an emergency bag. 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为说明文，主要介绍家庭应急包的必备物品、存放要求、定期检查与演练事项，号召大家提前准备应急包，从容应对台风、地震等自然灾害。 【21题详解】 物品清单部分第一点“Water: Water comes first! Pack at least 3 bottles of water per person.”指出水是首要必备物品。 【22题详解】 重要信息部分的“Keep copies of ID cards and health information in a waterproof bag to make sure they won’t get wet.”指出“waterproof”意思为防水的，选项B雨伞是防水物品。 【23题详解】 准备好包部分第二点“Look at your bag every 3 to 6 months. Put in fresh food, water, and new batteries.”指出每3至6个月检查应急包，更换新鲜物资与配件能保证应急包正常使用。 【24题详解】 物品清单第四点“Prepare a flashlight and extra batteries.”表示要准备手电筒和备用电池。由此可推测，灾害发生时可能断电，所以需要用到手电筒和备用电池。 【25题详解】 通读全文以及根据文章倒数三句“Don’t wait! Start building your emergency bag TODAY...Stay safe, be prepared!”可知，文章全程讲解应急包配备与维护，目的是鼓励人们准备并定期检查应急包。 B a Antarctica is the most fascinating place for extreme weather. In 1983, scientists recorded the lowest temperature ever. It was -89.2°C! And it’s both the wettest and driest place: 98% of it is covered with ice, and it never rains but only snows. It’s also the place with the world’s thickest ice—it’s over 2,000 meters deep below sea level! b Death Valley, a desert valley in eastern California, the United States, is one of the world’s hottest and driest areas. It holds the record for the high temperature 56.7°C. Because of little rain all year round, it has wide salt areas and sand hills. ________ But its special beautiful desert sights attract many visitors. c Where is the best place in the world for weather? Italy! (as ranked by International Living in 2012). Sicily, an area in southern Italy, perfectly shows Italy’s amazing weather. It has a typical Mediterranean climate with great weather all year round-warm winters, sunny summers, and mild springs and autumns, making it perfect for living and travelling. d St. Petersburg in Florida, USA, holds a Guinness World Record for 768 sunny days from February 9, 1967 to March 17, 1969. On average, it has about 361 sunny days a year, earning it the nickname “the Sunshine City”. Located on the Gulf Coast, it has pleasant coastal scenery and attracts countless tourists with its year-round fine weather. 26. How many records does Antarctica have? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 27. Which can be put in the ________ in passage b? A. The hills can be very dry and high. B. That makes animals lose their home. C. It is hard for most plants and people to live there. 28. Where is Sicily? A. In eastern California. B. In the south of Italy. C. On the Gulf Coast. 29. Why is St. Petersburg in Florida called “the Sunshine City”? A. Because it has a Guinness World Record. B. Because it has about 361 sunny days every year. C. Because it is a coastal city liked by many tourists. 30. Which section of a magazine can you see the passage? A. Amazing Weather. B. Natural Wonders. C. Fun Travelling. 【答案】26. C 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，选自《Geographic》杂志，介绍了世界上四个天气特色鲜明的地区：南极洲、美国死亡谷、意大利西西里岛和美国佛罗里达州圣彼得堡，分别讲述了它们的极端天气、独特气候和相关记录，展现了世界各地多样的天气现象。 【26题详解】 原文对应段落a：“In 1983, scientists recorded the lowest temperature ever. It was -89.2℃! And it’s both the wettest and driest place: 98% of it is covered with ice, and it never rains but only snows. It’s also the place with the world’s thickest ice—it’s over 2,000 meters deep below sea level!”，文中提到南极洲有四项记录：最低气温、既是最湿也是最干的地方、最厚冰层，共4项，对应选项C。 【27题详解】 原文对应段落b：“Because of little rain all year round, it has wide salt areas and sand hills. ______ But its special beautiful desert sights attract many visitors.”，前文提到死亡谷干旱少雨、多盐滩和沙丘，后文转折说沙漠景观吸引游客，中间应补充干旱环境对生物/人类的影响，选项C“It is hard for most plants and people to live there.”（大多数植物和人难以在这里生存）承接前文恶劣环境，与后文的“但景观吸引游客” 形成转折，逻辑连贯，对应选项C。 【28题详解】 原文对应段落c：“Sicily, an area in southern Italy, perfectly shows Italy’s amazing weather.”，直接说明西西里岛位于意大利南部，对应选项B。 【29题详解】 原文对应段落d：“On average, it has about 361 sunny days a year, earning it the nickname ‘the Sunshine City’.”，明确说明圣彼得堡因每年约361个晴天而得名“阳光之城”，对应选项B。 【30题详解】 全文围绕南极洲、死亡谷、西西里岛、圣彼得堡的天气特征展开，介绍了极端天气、气候特点、晴天天数等内容，主题是世界各地的奇特天气，因此最可能出现在杂志的“Amazing Weather”板块，对应选项A。 C A new study from Nanjing University found that the dunes (沙丘) in western China’s deserts are moving more slowly now. According to the study, sand dunes appear in places where there’s lots of sand and very little water. They change shapes and move depending on how the wind blows. The team studied dunes in western China’s deserts using pictures from 1986 to 2021. These pictures were taken by satellites (卫星) from the sky. The team found out that the movement speed of dunes has slowed down by 30 percent. Scientists found the place where the speed of dune movement dropped the most quickly. It dropped from 9 meters each year to 4.5 meters each year. The main reason is that the wind is not as strong. This finding supports the idea of “global wind stilling”. It means wind near the ground is slowing down worldwide. As the slower wind takes away less sand, sandstorms happen less often. This helps plants grow back in dry areas. Using this new finding, China has improved its tree-planting plans in the Three-North Shelterbelt Program to better protect plants and control sand. However, slower near-ground wind can also cut down wind power used to produce electricity. Second, the near-ground wind acts like a “natural cleaner”. When wind slows down, pollutants such as PM2.5 in the air stay near the ground and cannot spread away, leading to worse air quality in cities and nearby areas, researchers from Nanjing University said in 2025. 31. What can cause dunes to appear according to the study? A. Much sand and little water. B. Strong wind and much sand. C. Much sand and slow wind. 32. What can we learn from this passage? ①what causes dunes to move ②how the team studied dunes ③when China starts Three-North Shelterbelt Program ④how people act in China after study A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ 33. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 4 mean? A. The less-happening sandstorm. B. The slow-moving dune. C. Wind near the ground. 34. What might happen if ground-level wind keeps getting slower? A. There will be fewer plants in the desert. B. There will be less pollution near the desert. C. There will be less electricity produced by wind power. 35. What is the passage mainly about? A. Research on wind power. B. A study of dune movement. C. Research on planting tress in desert. 【答案】31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了南京大学的一项研究：受全球近地面风速减缓影响，中国西部沙漠的沙丘移动速度显著下降。文章说明了沙丘移动变慢的原因，以及这一现象对沙尘暴、植物生长、中国三北防护林计划、风力发电和空气质量的多方面影响。 【31题详解】 原文第2段直接提到：“According to the study, sand dunes appear in places where there’s lots of sand and very little water.”，明确说明沙丘形成的条件是“多沙且缺水”，对应选项A。 【32题详解】 题干问“我们能从文章中了解到什么”，分析选项：①what causes dunes to move：原文第2段提到“They change shapes and move depending on how the wind blows.”，说明风是沙丘移动的原因；②how the team studied dunes：原文第3段提到“The team studied dunes... using pictures from 1986 to 2021. These pictures were taken by satellites from the sky.”，说明了研究方法；③when China starts Three-North Shelterbelt Program：原文仅提到“China has improved its tree-planting plans in the Three-North Shelterbelt Program”，未提及该计划的启动时间；④how people act in China after study：原文提到“China has improved its tree-planting plans”，说明研究后中国的应对措施。因此①②④正确，对应选项B。 【33题详解】 第4段中划线词“This”的前文是：“the slower wind takes away less sand, sandstorms happen less often.”，后文是“helps plants grow back in dry areas”，可见“This”指代的是“sandstorms happen less often（沙尘暴减少）”这一情况，对应选项A。 【34题详解】 原文第5段提到：“slower near-ground wind can also cut down wind power used to produce electricity.”，说明近地面风速减缓会导致用于发电的风能减少，进而减少风力发电量，对应选项C。 【35题详解】 全文围绕南京大学关于“中国西部沙漠沙丘移动速度变慢”的研究展开，介绍了研究发现、原因及影响，核心主题是沙丘移动的相关研究，对应选项B。 B卷（共50分） 一、短文填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，计10分） 从下面方框中选择10个单词，并将其正确形式填入短文，使短文意思正确通顺（每词限用一次）。 believe cute develop discover gradual hand lay purpose raise she smart while It has long been thought that only humans and some animals, like chimpanzees and elephants can use tools. But a new ___36___ shows that cows can also achieve it. According to the study, a 13-year-old pet cow named Veronika in Austria may be a lot ___37___ than many people believe. Her owner says, “For years, Veronika has picked up sticks with her mouth and used them to scratch (抓挠) ___38___. And she wasn’t taught to do it.” Dr. Alice Auersperg thought it was ___39___ when she saw Veronika use the tool in a video. The scientist decided to do research with her team. Over several days, they offered Veronika a broom by ___40___ it on the ground in front of her. Then they found she used the bristled (鬃毛) end of the broom to scratch the skin on her back, ___41___ using the stick end to scratch her belly. At first, they thought she was making a mistake. ___42___ they realized she was choosing the best part of the broom. The bristles might be too hard for the soft skin on the belly. Using two different parts of the broom for different reasons is important. That means she uses tools on ___43___ “Maybe other cows can do this too, but they don’t get a chance to show it.” a researcher says. Most cows don’t live for too long, since most of them ___44___ for meat or to give milk. Veronika is 13 years old. As a pet, Veronika’s long and interesting life makes it possible ____45____ special skills. For thousands of years, cows have lived with humans. But it is a shame that humans have never thought that they might be smart. 【答案】36. discovery 37. smarter 38. herself 39. unbelievable 40. laying 41. while 42. Gradually 43. purpose 44. are raised 45. to develop 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了奥地利一头名为Veronika的宠物牛学会使用工具的发现，展现了牛的高智商，打破了人们对牛的传统认知。 【36题详解】 句意：但一项新的发现表明，牛也能做到这一点。空格前有不定冠词“a”和形容词“new”，需填入名词作主语，“discovery”（发现）符合语境，符合语法功能。 【37题详解】 句意：根据这项研究，奥地利一头名叫Veronika的13岁宠物牛，可能比许多人认为的要聪明得多。句中出现比较级标志词“than”，需填入形容词比较级，“smarter”（更聪明的）符合“牛的智商超出预期”的对比语境，符合语法规则。 【38题详解】 句意：“多年来，Veronika一直用嘴叼起树枝，并用它们抓挠自己，而且没人教过她这么做。” 此处指代牛自身，需填入反身代词，“herself”（她自己）符合“用工具抓挠自身”的语境，符合语法要求。 【39题详解】 句意：Alice Auersperg博士在视频中看到Veronika使用工具时，觉得这简直难以置信。此处需填入形容词作表语，“unbelievable”（难以置信的）符合科学家看到牛使用工具时的惊讶感受，符合语境。 【40题详解】 句意：几天里，他们通过把扫帚放在她面前的地上，给Veronika提供扫帚。介词“by”后需接动名词形式，“laying”（lay的动名词，意为“放置”）符合“把扫帚放在地上”的语境，符合语法结构。 【41题详解】 句意：然后他们发现，她用扫帚的鬃毛端抓挠背部皮肤，同时用棍端抓挠腹部。此处需填入连词表示同时进行的两个动作，“while”（同时）符合“用扫帚的不同部位做不同动作”的并列语境，符合逻辑。 【42题详解】 句意：起初，他们以为她犯了个错误，后来他们逐渐意识到，她是在选择扫帚最合适的部位。此处需填入副词作状语，“Gradually”（gradual的副词形式，意为“逐渐地”）符合科学家从误解到理解的过程，符合语境。 【43题详解】 句意：这意味着她是有意地使用工具。“on purpose”（固定搭配，意为“故意地、有目的地”），符合 “牛有目的地使用工具” 的语境，符合固定搭配用法。 【44题详解】 句意：大多数牛活不了太久，因为它们中的大多数被饲养来产肉或产奶。此处需填入被动语态，表示“牛被饲养”，“are raised”（raise的一般现在时被动语态，意为“被饲养”）符合语境，符合语法规则。 【45题详解】 句意：作为宠物，Veronika漫长而有趣的生活，让她发展特殊技能成为可能。“make it possible to do sth.”为固定结构，需填入不定式，“to develop”（发展技能）符合语境，符合语法结构。 二、阅读表达（共10小题；计10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的A-F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文。 Nowadays, AI language tools are everywhere. They can translate quickly and help with communication easily. People might wonder if learning a foreign language is still worth the effort. ___46___ So why? In the first place, learning more languages is great for our brain health. A new study now has an important finding. When someone knows two or more languages, all these languages remain active in the brain. ___47___ This continuous mental exercise acts a bit like daily brain training. What’s more, speaking more languages is a powerful skill for your future job. Multilingual (多语言的) people have more advantages in the global job market. They develop stronger communication and negotiation (谈判) skills. These skills are highly valuable in an international environment. ___48___ Last but not least, language learning opens a window for you to new things. When learning a language, you have to understand different expressions and think about the culture behind them. ___49___ You learn to ask questions, compare different cultures and think in different ways. This allows you to develop your own point of view instead of simply accepting others’ ideas. ___50___ Even so, looking ahead, language learning still plays an important role. The benefits go far beyond the words. It not only helps you gain a sharper brain but also shapes how you connect with the world. A. In fact, it’s still very important. B. That keeps you thinking in new ways. C. AI is a great challenge to language learning. D. So, they surely have more jobs to choose from. E. Learning a language brings you much more energy. F. Each time the person wants to speak, the brain must choose the right language. 【答案】46. A 47. F 48. D 49. B 50. C 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕AI语言工具普及背景下学习外语的价值展开，从大脑健康、职业发展、文化认知等多个角度，阐述了语言学习的重要意义。 【46题详解】 前文提到AI翻译工具普及，人们疑惑学外语是否还有必要，后文以“So why?”引出下文，选项A “In fact, it’s still very important.”直接回应疑问，点明学习外语依然重要，衔接自然。 【47题详解】 前文提到掌握两种以上语言时，所有语言在大脑中都保持活跃，后文说这种持续的脑力锻炼就像日常大脑训练，选项F “Each time the person wants to speak, the brain must choose the right language.”补充说明大脑在不同语言间切换的过程，呼应“持续脑力活动”的描述，逻辑通顺。 【48题详解】 前文提到多语言者在全球就业市场更有优势，具备更强的沟通和谈判技能，选项D “So, they surely have more jobs to choose from.”承接前文，说明这些优势让他们有更多职业选择，衔接顺畅。 【49题详解】 前文提到学习语言时要理解不同表达、思考背后的文化，后文说这会让你学会提问、对比文化、多角度思考，选项B “That keeps you thinking in new ways.”点明这种学习过程能让你用新方式思考，呼应后文的思维拓展描述，逻辑合理。 【50题详解】 后文提到即便如此，语言学习依然发挥重要作用，其好处远超语言本身，选项C “AI is a great challenge to language learning.”先点明AI对语言学习的挑战，再用后文转折强调语言学习的价值，衔接自然。 三、阅读表达（共10小题；计20分） A．完成图表（共5小题；每小题2分，计10分） 阅读下面短文，根据其内容，完成图表中所缺的信息 (不超过三词)。 When we talk about travel, we usually think of beautiful scenery. However, travelling is more than just fun and relaxation. We not only see beautiful sights but also grow to be a better person. Let’s find out what it brings to us. Travelling to a new place makes it possible for us to experience different local cultures. We can see old buildings, special paintings and traditional dances. These wonderful cultural treasures inspire us in many ways. We may get new ideas from a local yard or imagine decorating our own rooms nicely in the style of traditional art. Travel is also a way to help us build a better personality. Travelling alone lets us consider all things on our own. We have to take care of ourselves and solve problems without family nearby. Dealing with these challenges helps us become more confident. At the same time, new experiences encourage self-reflection. Seeing different lifestyles makes us think about whether we should change our own habits or ideas. Travel shapes our attitude (态度) towards life. It teaches us to value what we have and be thankful for life, as seeing how people live in other places makes us realize our own good fortune. The more we experience during travel, the more we learn to accept life as it is. Slowly, we’ll learn that many things are not so important, so there is no need to complain about them. There is no doubt that travelling is a life-changing experience. It shapes how you think, how you behave and what you can do. In the end, travelling will surely make you a better person. Travelling Travel offers fun and relaxation. It’s also good for our ___51___ with what we’ve learned on the way. Offer ___52___ The different local cultures we meet when travelling bring us imagination and new ideas to create in our own life. Build personalities ▲Travelling alone lets us face challenges ___53___ and be more confident to deal with them. ▲Experiencing different lifestyles encourages us to ___54___ helping us change our habits and opinions. Shape Attitudes towards Life ▲Travelling teaches us to value what we have and be thankful. ▲We learn that it’s unnecessary to complain about ___55___. 【答案】51. growth/personal growth/self-improvement 52. inspiration(s) 53. independently/by ourselves/on our own 54. reflect (on ourselves) 55. unimportant things/something unimportant 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕旅行的多重意义展开，从文化体验、性格塑造、生活态度三个维度，阐述了旅行如何帮助我们开阔视野、完善自我，最终成长为更好的人。 【51题详解】 文中第一段提到“However, travelling is more than just fun and relaxation. We not only see beautiful sights but also grow to be a better person.”，说明旅行除了娱乐放松，也对我们的成长有益，因此表格中对应空的答案可以是growth，也可以用同义表达personal growth或self-improvement，均贴合原文核心含义。 【52题详解】 文中第二段提到“These wonderful cultural treasures inspire us in many ways. We may get new ideas from a local yard or imagine decorating our own rooms nicely in the style of traditional art.”，说明旅行中的当地文化会给我们带来灵感，表格中该部分描述了文化带来的启发，因此对应空的答案为inspiration(s)，对应原文动词“inspire”的名词形式，贴合语境。 【53题详解】 文中第三段提到“Travelling alone lets us consider all things on our own. We have to take care of ourselves and solve problems without family nearby. Dealing with these challenges helps us become more confident.”，说明独自旅行让我们独立面对挑战，表格中对应空的答案可以是independently，也可以用同义表达by ourselves或on our own，均符合原文 “独自、独立地” 的含义，且不超词数限制。 【54题详解】 文中第三段提到“new experiences encourage self-reflection. Seeing different lifestyles makes us think about whether we should change our own habits or ideas.”，说明不同的生活体验会促使我们进行自我反思，表格中“encourages us to”后需接动词原形，因此对应空的答案为reflect (on ourselves)，是原文名词“self-reflection”的动词形式，贴合语境要求。 【55题详解】 文中第四段提到“Slowly, we’ll learn that many things are not so important, so there is no need to complain about them.”，说明我们无需为不重要的事情抱怨，表格中对应空的答案可以是unimportant things，也可以用同义表达something unimportant，均是对原文“many things are not so important”的合理概括。 B．任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，计10分） 根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。 Nobody likes to fail, even though it’s said that failure is the best teacher. However, some studies have shown that failure is not necessarily a bad thing in our learning process. Being wrong 15 percent of the time is the secret to learning new things, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, US. In the study, they taught computers to do simple tasks, such as telling the difference between pairs of numbers. The team found that a 15% error rate (错误率) made computers learn faster than any other error rate. While the 15% rule worked well for computers, researchers are not sure if it will work well on students. Unlike computers, humans have different feelings or interests in different areas. That can influence the results when they learn. The team simply hopes their findings will offer teachers a helpful reference (参考). If failure is such a normal part of the learning journey, how do we learn from it and succeed? A study by Northwestern University, US, offers a clear answer. You’ve probably heard the saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” But the study found that persistence (坚持) alone isn’t enough to achieve success. The key lies in reflective practice: learners must study their mistakes carefully, find out which methods worked and which did not, and then focus on areas that need improvement. Also, the time between different tries plays an important role. Shorter breaks between a failure and a new try increase the chance of future success. Longer breaks raise the risk of repeating mistakes, as learners may forget the valuable lessons from their last try. 56. How did the team at the University of Arizona find out the secret to learning new things? ___________________________________________________________ 57. Can the 15% error rate rule work on humans? And why? ___________________________________________________________ 58. What did the researchers at Northwestern University find? ___________________________________________________________ 59. How do longer breaks between two tries influence learners? ____________________________________________________________ 60. What else can you do to learn from failure? Give one example. ____________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. They taught computers to do simple tasks./They did experiments on computers./By doing experiments on computers. 57. We are not sure. Because humans have different feelings or interests in different areas./It’s not certain. Because humans have different feelings or interests in different areas./Because humans’ different feelings or interests can influence the results. 58. They found persistence alone isn’t enough to achieve success. And the key to success is reflective practice. 59. Longer breaks raise learners’ risk of repeating mistakes. 60. We can set small goals to make progress step by step after failure./We can take notes of mistakes and learn from mistakes. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了两项关于学习与失败的科学研究，探讨了失败在学习过程中的作用，以及如何从失败中有效学习、获得成功的方法。 【56题详解】 文中第二段直接描述了研究过程：“In the study, they taught computers to do simple tasks, such as telling the difference between pairs of numbers. The team found that a 15% error rate made computers learn faster than any other error rate.”答案为原文直接信息提取与同义概括，提供了多种规范表述。 【57题详解】 文中第三段明确指出：“While the 15% rule worked well for computers, researchers are not sure if it will work well on students. Unlike computers, humans have different feelings or interests in different areas. That can influence the results when they learn.”答案为原文直接引述与精简表达，保留了核心逻辑。 【58题详解】 文中第四段提到西北大学的研究发现：“But the study found that persistence alone isn’t enough to achieve success. The key lies in reflective practice: learners must study their mistakes carefully, find out which methods worked and which did not, and then focus on areas that need improvement.”答案是对原文信息的概括总结，整合了研究的核心结论。 【59题详解】 文中最后一段直接表述：“Longer breaks raise the risk of repeating mistakes, as learners may forget the valuable lessons from their last try.”答案为原文直接信息提取，清晰呈现了长时间间隔对学习者的影响。 【60题详解】 本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，但观点需基于文中事实。结合文章“从失败中反思学习”的理念，给出合理的方法、理由即可。 四、书面表达（计15分） 61. 每年五月第三个星期日是“全国助残日”。为了呼吁大家关爱残疾人，你校英语报社正在以“Care For the Disabled”为主题开展征文活动。请根据以下图文信息向报社投稿。 Care For the Disabled 要求： 1．短文需要包括图文所有信息； 2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称； 3．词数80左右，首句已给出，不计入词数。 Care For the Disabled National Disability Day falls on the third Sunday in May each year. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Care for the Disabled National Disability Day falls on the third Sunday in May every year. It reminds us to care for people with disabilities and build a warm society. We can help them in many ways. First, take action in daily life. We should offer help whenever we meet the disabled. Second, we should care for their feelings, respect them and never look down upon them. Besides, our society should also offer more support. For example, more convenient facilities should be built for them. Let’s work together to care for the disabled, making their life full of warmth and hope. 【解析】 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意］ 确定文体：议论文，以一般现在时为主 明确要点：全国助残日的时间与重要性、帮助残疾人的具体方式（行动、情感关怀、社会支持） 确定人称：第一人称 注意事项：不得透露真实姓名和学校名称 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：介绍全国助残日的时间与意义 主体段：分三点阐述如何关爱残疾人——实际行动、情感尊重、社会支持 结尾段：发出倡议，共同创造温暖社会 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：Importance 表达：National Disability Day reminds us to care for the disabled./It calls for a warm and equal society. 作用：raise awareness/show respect等 要点二：Help in actions 行动列举：take action in daily life/offer help when meeting the disabled/assist with walking/carry things/open doors等 搭配：should offer/we can help them in many ways等 要点三：Care for feelings 情感尊重：care for their feelings/respect them/never look down upon them/treat them as equals等 要点四：Support from society 社会支持：build more convenient facilities/ramps for wheelchairs/braille signs/provide job opportunities等 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度（下）期中考试九年级英语试题 注意事项： 1．全卷分A卷和B卷，A卷满分100分，B卷满分50分；满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．在作答前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号填在答题卡规定的位置。考试结束后，监考人员将试卷和答题卡一并收回。 3．选择题部分必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题部分必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。 4．请按照题号在答题卡各题目对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题均无效。 5．保持答题卡清洁，不得折叠、污染、破损等。 A卷（共100分） 第一部分 听力（共25小题；计30分） 一、听句子，根据所听到的内容选择正确答语。每小题念两遍。（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分） 1. A. Sure. B. Good luck. C. Have fun! 2. A. Good job. B. Never mind. C. How nice they are! 3. A. Thanks. B. Me too. C. All right. 4. A. Go ahead. B. I agree! C. No problem. 5. A. What’s up? B. Don’t worry. C. Congratulations! 二、（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分） 听句子，选择与所听句子内容相符的图片。每小题念两遍。 A. B. C. D. E. 6. ________ 7. ________ 8. ________ 9. ________ 10. ________ 三、听下面四段对话，根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。每小题念两遍。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，计15分） 听对话，回答以下各小题。 11. What will Chen Jie do this afternoon? A. Go to the dentist. B. Look after her sister. C. Help in the animal center. 12. What time will they meet tomorrow afternoon? A. At 1:00 pm. B. At 2:00 pm. C. At 2:15 pm. 听对话，回答以下各小题。 13. What food do they order? ①Mapo tofu ② Kung Pao Chcken ③Mutton ④ Vegetable soup A. ①②③. B. ①②④. C. ②③④. 14. What does the man think of mutton? A. Tasty. B. Healthy. C. Expensive. 听对话，回答以下各小题。 15. Where is the hotel that the speakers decided to book? A. By the lake. B. In the village. C. Near the city center. 16. How many nights will they stay there? A. Four. B. Five. C. Ten. 17. How does the woman prefer to go to the lake? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By bike. 听对话，回答以下各小题。 18. How many reasons why whales are in danger are mentioned? A. Two B. Three. C. Four. 19. What are the boy’s favorite animals? A. Pandas. B. Whales. C. Penguins. 20. What are the two speakers talking about? A. The biology project. B. Pollution problems. C. Animal programs. 四、（共5小题；每小题1分，计5分） 听短文，根据其内容完成图表中所缺信息（一空一词）。短文念三遍。 School Science Festival Time On 21 , June 17th. Activities Robot Challenge The club members compete to find out whose robot can 22 rest. Invention Show Bring your inventions and show your 23 . Science Competition The questions about science will get 24 as you go on. Try for Fun Try making things by hand with free and sat e material. The school hopes students can have fun and make it 25 together! 第二部分 语言知识运用（共20小题；计40分） 五、（共5小题；每小题2分，计10分） 读下面短文，从方框内的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A. no longer B. promised to C. showed respect to D. three times E. the start of Long ago in China, students had a very special way to meet their teacher. It was called the Bai Shi Ceremony. This event marked ____1____ their learning journey. At the ceremony, students ____2____ the teacher. First, students lit incense (香) and gave thanks to ancestors. After that, they would kneel and bow ____3____ to the teacher. They also offered a cup of tea and a letter called Bai Shi Tie. In return, the teacher ____4____ treat the students like family members, guiding them not only in skills but also in honesty and wisdom. Though we ____5____ hold such ceremonies today, students still find ways to thank their teachers with kind words, smiles, or thank-you notes. 六、补全对话（共5题；每小题2分，计10分） 根据对话内容，文后选出适当的选项补全对话。 A: Hi, Andrew! Did you hear the big news? B: ___6___ A: China is building a rail tunnel (隧道) under the Yangtze River. B: Sounds cool! ___7___ A: It’s 89 meters. B: ___8___ A: Sure. It needs high technology and lots of hard work. B: That’s true. Where does the railway go? A: ___9___ B: Does building the railway cost a lot? A: Yes, over 500 billion yuan. But it will bring more chances to the cities along it. B: Great. ___10___ A: Exactly. A. What news? B. How deep is it? C. The travel time will be shorter. D. It’s from Shanghai to Chengdu E. That must be a very difficult project. 七、完形填空 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（共10小题；每小题2分，计20分） Walking has lots of benefits for our health. Most of the time, it makes us relaxed. But sometimes, walking doesn’t bring you such nice experiences ____11____ you think about a problem you had or get lost in negative thoughts while walking. The walk can be as ____12____ as anything else. That’s where Color Walk comes in. It allows you to take time to notice what is around you and really focus on it. Many young people are trying this new way of walking. You pick a color before you go out, then focus on that color ____13____ your walk. For example, if you choose yellow, you might notice a yellow flower, a yellow school bus or a traffic ____14____ turning yellow. A color walk is not only a form of physical activity but also a way to ____15____ with the natural world. It’s especially powerful when the ____16____ change, as there’s so much to see. You may find green leaves are turning yellow when the summer hot air ____17____ or a new green leaf comes out on a branch (树枝) on an early spring morning. Maybe color walks can’t ____18____ satisfy everyone’s preferences. But there are still similar activities you can do. Try using your other ____19____ while you walk. You could notice different sounds, or pay attention to how cool or warm the air feels. Whatever method you choose, the goal is to keep your mind focused on the ____20____ moment. This can help you feel much more relaxed and peaceful. 11. A. if B. unless C. although 12. A. colorful B. stressful C. meaningful 13. A. before B. after C. during 14. A. rule B. light C. accident 15. A. share B. compete C. connect 16. A. plants B. seasons C. places 17. A. dies down B. dies out C. dies off 18. A. completely B. simply C. actually 19. A. skills B. senses C. abilities 20. A. busy B. excited C. present 第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；计30分） 八、阅读下面三篇短文，根据短文内容选择最佳选项。（共15小题；每小题2分，计30分） A Build Your Emergency Bag: Your Lifesaver at Home! Disasters like typhoons or earthquakes can happen. Being ready is smart! A good emergency bag helps you and your family stay safe. Here’s how to build yours: What to put inside your bag: Water: Water comes first! Pack at least 3 bottles of water per person. Check the dates and change them every 6 months. Food: Choose canned food, dried fruit, and some energy food such as chocolate bars or biscuits. Check it often and change it when needed. First-aid bag: Get a small first-aid bag. Put bandages, cleaning wipes and any medicine you need. Check it every 3 months. Light & radio: Prepare a flashlight and extra batteries. A small radio can help you hear important news. Important information: Keep copies of ID cards and health information in a waterproof bag to make sure they won’t get wet. Other useful things: You can also add a whistle, a warm blanket, tissues, a pen, a notebook, and some cash. Keep your bag ready: √Find a good spot. Put your bag somewhere easy to get to at home. Everyone should know where it is! Even children! √Check often! Look at your bag every 3 to 6 months. Put in fresh food, water, and new batteries. Make sure medicine and flashlights still work. √Practice! It’s important to practice looking for your bag in the dark or show your family what’s inside. Don’t wait! Start building your emergency bag TODAY. A little preparation brings big peace of mind! Stay safe, be prepared! 21. Which of the following must be in an emergency bag? A. Bottled water. B. Biscuits. C. Some cash. 22. Which of the following things is waterproof? A. B. C. 23. To make sure your emergency bag works well, what should you do? A. Put it in a dark place. B. Store as much food as possible in it. C. Check it every 3-6 months and keep things good. 24. What can we infer from the passage? A. A radio can help us keep in touch with others. B. Electricity may be cut off when disasters happen. C. Emergency bags should be kept away from little kids. 25. What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this article? A. To show how to use medicine in an emergency. B. To tell people what to do during natural disasters. C. To encourage people to prepare and check an emergency bag. B a Antarctica is the most fascinating place for extreme weather. In 1983, scientists recorded the lowest temperature ever. It was -89.2°C! And it’s both the wettest and driest place: 98% of it is covered with ice, and it never rains but only snows. It’s also the place with the world’s thickest ice—it’s over 2,000 meters deep below sea level! b Death Valley, a desert valley in eastern California, the United States, is one of the world’s hottest and driest areas. It holds the record for the high temperature 56.7°C. Because of little rain all year round, it has wide salt areas and sand hills. ________ But its special beautiful desert sights attract many visitors. c Where is the best place in the world for weather? Italy! (as ranked by International Living in 2012). Sicily, an area in southern Italy, perfectly shows Italy’s amazing weather. It has a typical Mediterranean climate with great weather all year round-warm winters, sunny summers, and mild springs and autumns, making it perfect for living and travelling. d St. Petersburg in Florida, USA, holds a Guinness World Record for 768 sunny days from February 9, 1967 to March 17, 1969. On average, it has about 361 sunny days a year, earning it the nickname “the Sunshine City”. Located on the Gulf Coast, it has pleasant coastal scenery and attracts countless tourists with its year-round fine weather. 26. How many records does Antarctica have? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 27. Which can be put in the ________ in passage b? A. The hills can be very dry and high. B. That makes animals lose their home. C. It is hard for most plants and people to live there. 28. Where is Sicily? A. In eastern California. B. In the south of Italy. C. On the Gulf Coast. 29. Why is St. Petersburg in Florida called “the Sunshine City”? A. Because it has a Guinness World Record. B. Because it has about 361 sunny days every year. C. Because it is a coastal city liked by many tourists. 30. Which section of a magazine can you see the passage? A. Amazing Weather. B. Natural Wonders. C. Fun Travelling. C A new study from Nanjing University found that the dunes (沙丘) in western China’s deserts are moving more slowly now. According to the study, sand dunes appear in places where there’s lots of sand and very little water. They change shapes and move depending on how the wind blows. The team studied dunes in western China’s deserts using pictures from 1986 to 2021. These pictures were taken by satellites (卫星) from the sky. The team found out that the movement speed of dunes has slowed down by 30 percent. Scientists found the place where the speed of dune movement dropped the most quickly. It dropped from 9 meters each year to 4.5 meters each year. The main reason is that the wind is not as strong. This finding supports the idea of “global wind stilling”. It means wind near the ground is slowing down worldwide. As the slower wind takes away less sand, sandstorms happen less often. This helps plants grow back in dry areas. Using this new finding, China has improved its tree-planting plans in the Three-North Shelterbelt Program to better protect plants and control sand. However, slower near-ground wind can also cut down wind power used to produce electricity. Second, the near-ground wind acts like a “natural cleaner”. When wind slows down, pollutants such as PM2.5 in the air stay near the ground and cannot spread away, leading to worse air quality in cities and nearby areas, researchers from Nanjing University said in 2025. 31. What can cause dunes to appear according to the study? A. Much sand and little water. B. Strong wind and much sand. C. Much sand and slow wind. 32. What can we learn from this passage? ①what causes dunes to move ②how the team studied dunes ③when China starts Three-North Shelterbelt Program ④how people act in China after study A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ 33. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 4 mean? A. The less-happening sandstorm. B. The slow-moving dune. C. Wind near the ground. 34. What might happen if ground-level wind keeps getting slower? A. There will be fewer plants in the desert. B. There will be less pollution near the desert. C. There will be less electricity produced by wind power. 35. What is the passage mainly about? A. Research on wind power. B. A study of dune movement. C. Research on planting tress in desert. B卷（共50分） 一、短文填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，计10分） 从下面方框中选择10个单词，并将其正确形式填入短文，使短文意思正确通顺（每词限用一次）。 believe cute develop discover gradual hand lay purpose raise she smart while It has long been thought that only humans and some animals, like chimpanzees and elephants can use tools. But a new ___36___ shows that cows can also achieve it. According to the study, a 13-year-old pet cow named Veronika in Austria may be a lot ___37___ than many people believe. Her owner says, “For years, Veronika has picked up sticks with her mouth and used them to scratch (抓挠) ___38___. And she wasn’t taught to do it.” Dr. Alice Auersperg thought it was ___39___ when she saw Veronika use the tool in a video. The scientist decided to do research with her team. Over several days, they offered Veronika a broom by ___40___ it on the ground in front of her. Then they found she used the bristled (鬃毛) end of the broom to scratch the skin on her back, ___41___ using the stick end to scratch her belly. At first, they thought she was making a mistake. ___42___ they realized she was choosing the best part of the broom. The bristles might be too hard for the soft skin on the belly. Using two different parts of the broom for different reasons is important. That means she uses tools on ___43___ “Maybe other cows can do this too, but they don’t get a chance to show it.” a researcher says. Most cows don’t live for too long, since most of them ___44___ for meat or to give milk. Veronika is 13 years old. As a pet, Veronika’s long and interesting life makes it possible ____45____ special skills. For thousands of years, cows have lived with humans. But it is a shame that humans have never thought that they might be smart. 二、阅读表达（共10小题；计10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的A-F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文。 Nowadays, AI language tools are everywhere. They can translate quickly and help with communication easily. People might wonder if learning a foreign language is still worth the effort. ___46___ So why? In the first place, learning more languages is great for our brain health. A new study now has an important finding. When someone knows two or more languages, all these languages remain active in the brain. ___47___ This continuous mental exercise acts a bit like daily brain training. What’s more, speaking more languages is a powerful skill for your future job. Multilingual (多语言的) people have more advantages in the global job market. They develop stronger communication and negotiation (谈判) skills. These skills are highly valuable in an international environment. ___48___ Last but not least, language learning opens a window for you to new things. When learning a language, you have to understand different expressions and think about the culture behind them. ___49___ You learn to ask questions, compare different cultures and think in different ways. This allows you to develop your own point of view instead of simply accepting others’ ideas. ___50___ Even so, looking ahead, language learning still plays an important role. The benefits go far beyond the words. It not only helps you gain a sharper brain but also shapes how you connect with the world. A. In fact, it’s still very important. B. That keeps you thinking in new ways. C. AI is a great challenge to language learning. D. So, they surely have more jobs to choose from. E. Learning a language brings you much more energy. F. Each time the person wants to speak, the brain must choose the right language. 三、阅读表达（共10小题；计20分） A．完成图表（共5小题；每小题2分，计10分） 阅读下面短文，根据其内容，完成图表中所缺的信息 (不超过三词)。 When we talk about travel, we usually think of beautiful scenery. However, travelling is more than just fun and relaxation. We not only see beautiful sights but also grow to be a better person. Let’s find out what it brings to us. Travelling to a new place makes it possible for us to experience different local cultures. We can see old buildings, special paintings and traditional dances. These wonderful cultural treasures inspire us in many ways. We may get new ideas from a local yard or imagine decorating our own rooms nicely in the style of traditional art. Travel is also a way to help us build a better personality. Travelling alone lets us consider all things on our own. We have to take care of ourselves and solve problems without family nearby. Dealing with these challenges helps us become more confident. At the same time, new experiences encourage self-reflection. Seeing different lifestyles makes us think about whether we should change our own habits or ideas. Travel shapes our attitude (态度) towards life. It teaches us to value what we have and be thankful for life, as seeing how people live in other places makes us realize our own good fortune. The more we experience during travel, the more we learn to accept life as it is. Slowly, we’ll learn that many things are not so important, so there is no need to complain about them. There is no doubt that travelling is a life-changing experience. It shapes how you think, how you behave and what you can do. In the end, travelling will surely make you a better person. Travelling Travel offers fun and relaxation. It’s also good for our ___51___ with what we’ve learned on the way. Offer ___52___ The different local cultures we meet when travelling bring us imagination and new ideas to create in our own life. Build personalities ▲Travelling alone lets us face challenges ___53___ and be more confident to deal with them. ▲Experiencing different lifestyles encourages us to ___54___ helping us change our habits and opinions. Shape Attitudes towards Life ▲Travelling teaches us to value what we have and be thankful. ▲We learn that it’s unnecessary to complain about ___55___. B．任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，计10分） 根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。 Nobody likes to fail, even though it’s said that failure is the best teacher. However, some studies have shown that failure is not necessarily a bad thing in our learning process. Being wrong 15 percent of the time is the secret to learning new things, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, US. In the study, they taught computers to do simple tasks, such as telling the difference between pairs of numbers. The team found that a 15% error rate (错误率) made computers learn faster than any other error rate. While the 15% rule worked well for computers, researchers are not sure if it will work well on students. Unlike computers, humans have different feelings or interests in different areas. That can influence the results when they learn. The team simply hopes their findings will offer teachers a helpful reference (参考). If failure is such a normal part of the learning journey, how do we learn from it and succeed? A study by Northwestern University, US, offers a clear answer. You’ve probably heard the saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” But the study found that persistence (坚持) alone isn’t enough to achieve success. The key lies in reflective practice: learners must study their mistakes carefully, find out which methods worked and which did not, and then focus on areas that need improvement. Also, the time between different tries plays an important role. Shorter breaks between a failure and a new try increase the chance of future success. Longer breaks raise the risk of repeating mistakes, as learners may forget the valuable lessons from their last try. 56. How did the team at the University of Arizona find out the secret to learning new things? ___________________________________________________________ 57. Can the 15% error rate rule work on humans? And why? ___________________________________________________________ 58. What did the researchers at Northwestern University find? ___________________________________________________________ 59. How do longer breaks between two tries influence learners? ____________________________________________________________ 60. What else can you do to learn from failure? Give one example. ____________________________________________________________ 四、书面表达（计15分） 61. 每年五月第三个星期日是“全国助残日”。为了呼吁大家关爱残疾人，你校英语报社正在以“Care For the Disabled”为主题开展征文活动。请根据以下图文信息向报社投稿。 Care For the Disabled 要求： 1．短文需要包括图文所有信息； 2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称； 3．词数80左右，首句已给出，不计入词数。 Care For the Disabled National Disability Day falls on the third Sunday in May each year. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $