江苏省常州市2026年九年级教学情况调研测试 英语试题

九年级教学情况调研测试 2026.5 英语试题 一、单项选择（共10道小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1.-Honey,how are you feeling now? -I am much better,Mum.So youtake me to see the doctor. A.can't B.mustn't C.needn't D.shouldn't 2.-Which pen would you like,the yellow or the green one? -I have had one already. A.None B.Fither C.Neither D.Both 3.-Why didn't you answer my phone call,Jack? -I'm sorry,but I then. A.drove B.was driving C.am driving "ave driven 4.We the tent on the grassland during the camping trip with my friends last Sunday. A.putup B.made up C.set up D.took up 5.Linda is enough to give a speech in front of many parents on the Opening Day. A.shy B.brave C.honest D.nervous 6.—JL, will you finish your homework? -In fifteen minutes A.how long B.how soon C.how often D.how far 7.-History repeats!Lucy won another first prize i the skating competition. -It comes as no surprise..She has skated day and night,thousands of times. A.Every dog has its day B.The early bird catches the worm C.Practice makes perfect D.Many hands make light work 8.We shouldn't allow bad moods to get when we are facing difficulties. A.on the way B.in the way C.along the way D.by the way 9.-Could you please tell me? -Sure,in the supermarket next to the bank. A.where can I get a notebook B.when I can get a notebook C.when can I get a notebook D.where I can get a notebook 10.-Our city has made great achievements in technology. We are so proud of our city. A..You are welcome B.Never mind B Exactly D My pleasure 二、完形填空（共12小题：每小题1分，满分12分) 阅读下列短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 第1页共8页 上将该项涂黑。 As we know,Li Bai is one of the greatest poets in Chinese history.His poems are 11 and imaginative and they are loved by people all around the world. But Li Bai was not born 12 the ability to write well.When he was a little boy,he hated writing13 he thought writing was so boring and difficult that he could 14 learn it well.One day,Li Bai ran away from school.On his way home,he 15 an old grandma grinding (something.He came up to her and found it was an iron rod )Li Bai asked the old grandma16 she was grinding the iron rod.The old grandma told him that she wanted to 17 a needle (out of the rod.Li Bai was 18 at what she said and did.But the old grandma said,"As long as I keep grinding,the rod will 19 a needle finally.As long as I work hard,20 is impossible." The old grandma's words encouraged Li Bai 21 more.He understood he could write well if he worked hard at writing.So he 22 to school and began to study hard. And after many years'hard work,he became a great poet in the end. 11.A interesting B.meaningful C.romantic D.powerful 12.A.as B.with C.from D.at 13 A because B.though C.until D.after 14 A.haidly B.certainly C.immediately D.quickly 15.A.heard B.saw C.asked D.said 16.A.where B.when C.why D.what 17.A.take B.write C build D.make 18.A.surprise B.surprised C.surprising D.surprise 19.A.turn on B.turn off C.turn into D.turn up 20.A.nothing B.something C.everything D.anything 21.A.to think B.think C.thinking D.thought 22.A.brought B.gave C.paid D.returned 三、阅读理解（共14小题，每小题2分，满分28分） 阅读下列短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。 A Once upon a time,there was a king.He always worried about what might happen in the future.One day,the king noticed a cobbler ()Although he wore old clothes,he was very happy.How could he smile so brightly?The king decided to find out. The next day,the king dressed in rags and followed the cobbler home.The king then pretended to be hungry and begged for food.The cobbler agreed to share.When the king asked about the reason for his joy,the cobbler said he just earned enough money by fixing shoes 第2页共8页 to buy bread for the day.The king kept asking,"But what if you don't make enough money for food tomorrow?" The cobbler answered with confidence,"I have faith ()Everything will be fine." This touched the king.But he wondered what would happen if the cobbler couldn't make enough money.So the next day,the king didn't allow anyone to repair shoes.The cobbler was puzzled,but he wasn't gloomy.When he saw some villagers trying to carry water home,he helped them and got coins from them. That evening the king,dressed in fine clothes,went to the cobbler's house again.The cobbler was having soup and smiling. The king asked for the reason for his happiness.The cobbler explained that he earned money by helping the villagers carty water. The king kept asking,"But what if you don't make enough money for food tomorrow?" "I have faith.Everything will be fine."replied the cobbler. "Your faith has driven away my fear about the future.Thank you.said the king. 23.According to Paragraph 1,what did the king try to find out? A.How to keep happy. B.When to see a bright smile. C.Which ways made a good king. D.What would happen in the future. 24.What does the underlined word "gloomv"mean in English? A.surprised B pleased C.upset D.strange 25.What does the text mainly tell us? A.Tomorrow is never sure. B.After rain comes sunshine. C.Where there is faith,there is light. D.Helping others is helping ourselves. B China's Spring Festival Gala surprised the world this year when robots did kung fu on stage. The robots,which came from four Chinese robotics companies,performed all kinds of difficult tasks.They took part in a funny play and danced to music with humans.The most exciting part was a set of martial arts (when the robots did runs,jumps,turns and fights with child performers. Last year,robots stepped onto the same stage for the first time.They could only perform simple dances.Georg Stieler,a robotics expert,explained that the robots'abilities to control their movements and balance have developed so quickly,because the have companies focused on using AI software to build robot"brain". The humanoid (robot technology has developed rapidly in China.According to the latest research,China produced 90 percent of the world's humanoid robots last year.It is said that China's humanoid robot sales will continue to rise and reach more than 28,000 units in 第3页共8页 2026. However,the quick development of Al robots has also raised questions for humanity to consider.AI expert Dr.Ramesh Srinivasan said the use of humanoid robots in society would "reshape our future"as people turn to robots and AI as helpers,friends and even family members. "What will happen if AI controls robots like these?"Dr.Srinivasan asked in an interview. "Will AI and robots take away human jobs?What if humanoid robots are used in wars?Do we really want this??” Dr.Ramesh Srinivasan said that humans should think more carefully about how to use these humanoid robots properly."For me,the key is to focus again on people and consider how we can use technology to create a better future After all,everyone needs to feel safe and well taken care of"he said. 26.What surprised the world at China's Spring Festival Galalthis vear' A.Exciting martial arts by children. B.Amazing performances by robots. C.A funny musical play about kung fu. D.A competition between humans and robots. 27.Why have robots'movement and balance improved so quickly? A.Because Georg Stieler trained the robots personally. B.Because AI software is used to build the robots'"brain". C.Because robots practiced dancing on stage many times. D.Because robotics companies have bought new technology. 28.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A.The great progress of robots in China. B The reason why China made robots. C.The problems in robot sales in China. D.The price of humanoid robots in 2026. 29.WLat is Dr.Ramesh Srinivasan's idea about robots? A.He believes robots would replace humans. B He believes robots only bring benefits to humans. C.He hopes robots can be good helpers in the future. D.He thinks people should use robots in a proper way. C Horses have lived with humans for a long time,.so they are loyal(忠诚的)part血ers. Because of this,they are important in many parts of human life.Across different cultures,horses have held special meanings.They have shaped traditions,appeared in ancient stories,and even influenced the way people think today. In Western traditions,horses stand for power,speed,and freedom.The image (of an American cowboy who is riding across the open land makes people feel a sense of adventure.In European history,soldiers rode horses to fight,so horses were often seen as symbols of power 第4页共8页 and honor. In ancient stories,horses would appear in different forms.In Greek stories,Pegasus was a clever horse with winas that could both run and fly quickly.In Norse stories,there was a famous eight-legged horse called Sleipnir,which was a symbol of courage and magic. In modern times,horses are still playing imporiant roles in human life.There are many horse competitions,such as the Kentucky Derby and events in the Olympics.Horses are also used in therapy programs to help people with health problems.Their kindness and ability to learn make them great partners to patiente. As the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac ()the horse means the spirit of being brave and keeping beading forward.People born in the Year of the Horse are often believed to be active and hardworking. Horses have had a great influence on cultures around the world.Their importance goes beyond history,and people continue to admire them today.Whether in ancient stories or modern sports,horses remain a common symbol of power,loyalty,and freedom. 30.According to the passage,which picture comes from Greek stories? 31.What does the horse stand for in the Chinese zodiac? A.Speed and freedom. B.Power and honour. C.Courage and hard work. D.Loyalty and good luck. 32.In which part of a magazine can you probably read this text? A.Music and art. B.Sports and health. C.Animals and culture. D.Science and technology. D Lenses(H)are useful tools that help us see things more clearly.They are widely used in our daily lives.They can help us read small words in books and take clear photos.They are also used to help people who have trouble seeing things clearly,like those who can't see far away or those who can't see things up close.There are many kinds of lenses,but today we will talk about convex and concave lenses. Imagine you're using a magnifying glass()to read small words in a book.What happens when you move the glass closer to the words?The letters get bigger,right?That's the power of a convex lens.Convex lenses are thicker in the middle and thinner at the sides.When light passes through a convex lens,it is brought together at a single point called the focus.This is why magnifying glasses,camera lenses,and even the lenses for some old people use convex 第5页共8页 oclearly Different from convex lenses,concave lenses are thinner in the middle and thicker at the sides.When light passes through concave lenses,it spreads out You can find concave lenses in your daily life.For example,,if you are nearsighted(近视的)，your glasses probably have concave lenses.You are nearsighted because the light entering your eyes does not focus exactly on the retina().When you wear glasses with concave lenses,the light spreads out first and then enters the eyes,allowing it to focus correctly on the retina.In this way,you can see things clearly. 33.What is the firet paragraph mainly about? A.How lenses work. B.What lenses look like C.What lenses are used for. D.How many kinds of lenses there are. 34.Which of the following have convex lenses according to the text? a Cameras.b.Mirrors.cMagnifying glasses. d.Nearsighted glasses. A.a,c B.a,d C.b,c D.b,d 35.How does the concave lens work? 36.What is the purpose of the text? A.To express feelings of using different lenses. B To give advice on how to learn physics well. C.To offer information about science in daily life. D To encourage students to use more modern tools. 四、还原信息（共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分） 阅读下列短文，从短文所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Have you ever seen a rainbow after the.rain?It looks like a colorful bridge in the sky!Let's have a look at this amazing natural wonder. Rainbows are formed because of light and water.Rainbows appear when the sun shines through the little drops of water in the air.As the light enters the drops,it changes direction first.37 Each color has a different wavelength,so they spread out in a curve ) 第6页共8页 Rainbows seem to be semicircular(半圆形的).n fact,they are full circles!38 But if you were on a plane or on the top of a higb mountain,you might see a full circular rainbow.Rainbows are often seen in early moming or late afternoon. 39 The.second rainbow is darker,and the colors are in the opposite order-This happens when light reflects (twice inside the water drops before leaving.But rainbows don't last long.They disappear when the sunlight changes. Rainbows make people feel amazed.40They are in myths and stories,and they are also symbols of hope.Next time you see a rainbow,take a moment to enjoy the science and beauty behind it After all,it is a gift from nature. A.We van see double rainbows sometimes. B Then it separates into different colors. C From the ground,we can only see the top half. D.There are seven colours in a rainbow. E Rainbows have interested people for hundreds of years. F.We are very amazed to see a rainbow. 五、阅读回答（共4小题；前3小题每题2分，第4小题3分，满分9) 阅读下列短文，回答短文后的问题。（前3题每题答案不超过10个词) Classical Chinese gardens have a history of more than 3,000 years.They combine traditional Chinese buildings,gardening and painting.As precious cultural treasures of China, they are also an important part of the world's cultural heritage () The classical gardens in Suzhou are the best among the Chinese gardens.In 1997,four gardens in Suzhou were listed as world cultural heritage by UNESCO.In 2000,another five were added to the list. The history of Suzhou gardens goes back to the Spring and Autumn Period. In the later dynasties,gardening became as art form and private gardens got increasingly popular.The Ming and Oing dynasties saw the golden age of garden building.At its peak () there wore more than 280 private gardens and courtyards in Suzhou.At the end of the Qing Dynasty,there were more than 170 gardens in the ancient city.Over 50 of them have been well kept till today.That's why Suzhou is known as"Garden City"and "Paradise on Earth" The classical gardens in Suzhou are known for"creating another world in a limited space". In those gardens,you can find mountains and rivers,flowers and trees,garden buildings,as well as a large number of calligraphy (and painting works.All of them form a poetic land together.For this reason,the classical gardens are called"silent poetry,3D painting". 41.What do classical Chinese gardens combine? 42.When was the golden age of garden building? 43.What is Suzhou known,as? 第7页共8页 44.Do you want to visit the classical gardens in Suzhou?Why? 六、综合填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下列短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the busy streets of Shanghai,a young woman wearing traditional Chinese ethnic( clothing turns heads.But to everyone's surprise,this woman isn't Chinese-she's 45.A (America).And her name is Maboney. Mahoney 46.A(live)in Shanghai since she was a child.From folk dance to traditional food,she has always had a deep love for Chinese culture.The 47.Auong) she stays in China,the more she loses herself in its beauty.Now 21,Maboney studies Chinese language and literature at East China Normal University.Her social media series () "Foreigners Challenge:Wearing All 56 Chinese Ethnic Clothes,"has made her popular online. The series begins 48.Aa video of her wearing traditional Mongolian clothing. One moment,Mahoney is in her usual clothes.49.A,she soon shows up in a beautiful Mongolian robe ()As she walks down the street,many people stop 50.A (take) photos with her,and some ask her questions to learn more about what she's wearing. Over the 51.A(tollc w)months,Mahoney explored many other ethnic clothes. She didn't just wear them.Each time,she looked into the culture and history behind the clothes. Sometimes,she even traveled to visit the ethnic groups.In Guizhou,for example,Mahoney dressed as a Dong girl and 52.(o)the locals in singing and dancing during a traditional festival. Mahoney says this challenge isn't just about fashion.It's also about bridging diverse cultures.Indeed,her 53.(fiend)in the U.S.knew little about China's rich traditions until they saw her videos. Lately,Mahoney has started a new "Foreigners Challenge."She wants to try 100 of China's intangible.cultural heritages(非物质文化遗产).For her,it is more than fun.She hopes her videos will encourage more people to take 54.A closer look at Chinese culture. 七、书面表达（共1题；满分15分） 某英文网站正在开展以“改变的力量”为题的征文活动，请你根据以下提示，写一篇实 语短文投稿，谈谈你什么时候决定做出改变，什么促使你做出改变以及你的收获。 提示： 1.When did you decide to make a change? 2.What made you change yourself? 3.What have you learned from the experience? 注意：文中不得出现你的真实姓名和学校名称，词数100词左右。 Life is full of changes. ▲答案写在答题卡上 第8页共8页 2026年江苏省常州市九年级调研测试 英语参考答案 一、单项选择(10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 1-5 CCBAB 6-10 BCBDC 二、完形填空(12小题；每小题1分，满分12分) 11-15 CBAAB 16-20 CDBCA 21-22AD 三、阅读理解(14小题；每小题2分，满分28分) 23-25ACC 26-29 BBAD 30-36 CCCACAC 四、还原信息(4小题：每小题1.5分，满分6分) 37-40 BCAE 五、阅读回答(4小题；满分9分) 41.Traditional buildings,gardening and painting. 42.The Ming and Qing dynasties. 43.Garden City and Paradise on Earth. 44.Yes.Because they are beautiful and full of culture. 六、综合填空(10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 45.American 46.has lived 47.longer 48.with 49.However 50.to take 51.following 52.joined 53.friends 54.a 七、书面表达（满分15分） Life is full of changes.I used to be very shy and afraid to speak English in public.I decided to change when I failed an English speech last year. My teacher encouraged me and helped me practice every day.I kept reading English aloud and talking with others. Now I'm more confident and brave.I learn that nothing is impossible if I try my best to change.