江苏省常州外国语学校2025-2026学年第二学期九年级英语一模考试卷

**基本信息** 试卷以时代性情境（如AI教育、绿色屋顶、消费补贴）和文化传承（如《论语》、生肖吉祥物）为载体，融合语言运用与思维训练，全面考查九年级学生语言能力、文化意识及问题解决能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |单项选择|10/10|情态动词、时态、宾语从句等语法；动词短语、连词等词汇|第1题"can't be too careful"考查语境语法，第9题宾语从句语序凸显语言准确性| |完形填空|12/12|上下文理解、动词/名词/副词辨析|通过骑行竞争故事（如17题comparing）引导反思健康竞争，渗透思维品质| |阅读理解|14/28|文化（生肖吉祥物）、科研（工作与休息）、环保（绿色屋顶）等主题|A篇结合"马踏飞燕"考文化传承，D篇绿色屋顶步骤考信息梳理，体现文化意识与逻辑思维| |书面表达|1/15|叙事结构、情感表达|补全题目"One day, I learned to be..."，结合成长经历考查个性化表达，培养学习能力|

常州外国语学校2025-2026学年第二学期九年级一模考试 英语 一、单项选择。（本题共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 1.As the number of cars on the road is increasing, you________be too careful when crossing the street. A.can’t B.mustn’t C.needn’t D.shouldn’t 2.-Why didn’t you answer my call just now? -Sorry.I________with my teacher about DeepSeek at that time. A.talked B.was talking C.am talking D.talk 3.Paper is an important________, and it has greatly influenced the way people record information. A.instrument B.instruction C.tradition D.invention 4-How many of your classmates agreed to help you with the group work? -________.They all refused. A. None B.No one C.Nobody D.Nothing 5.The little boy didn’t finish his homework, so he________an excuse to his teacher. A.set up B.put up C.made up D.took up 6.The new robot can help with housework.________, it can also communicate with people freely. A.Anyway B.Otherwise C.Moreover D.However 7.Though the two stories have different backgrounds, their main ideas are________in many ways. A.serious B.similar C.single D.silent 8.We should be more patient with teenagers.________, they are still young and need our understanding. A.After all B.First of all C.In all D.Above all 9.Different countries have different customs. Could you tell me________? A.that how to greet foreigners politely B.what do pcople usually wear at weddings C. if it’s polite to give clocks as gifts in China D.when will people shake hands in some countries 10.-It’s nice of you to offer me so much help with my school project. -________. A.Never mind B.With pleasure C.That’s right D.Don’t mention it 二、完形填空（本题共12小题；每小题1分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was a sunny day and I was riding a bike along the street. I noticed a person cycling in front of me about 300 meters. But I could tell he was a little____11____than me. I decided to try to catch him. Finally, I caught up with him and went____12____him. On the inside I felt so good.I____13____him, of course, but he didn’t even know we were___14_____. He was still cycling slowly. ____15____I passed him, I realized that I had been so focused on（关注）competing with him that I had missed my ___16_____. I had gone almost six blocks further and had to turn around and go back. Isn’t that what happens in life when we focus on____17____ourselves with our neighbors,friends or even strangers, trying to pass them and prove that we are more successful? We spend our time and energy____18____ them and we miss our____19____. The problem of unhealthy competition is that it’s a never-ending___20_____.There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with a better job, nicer car, more money,etc. So, there’s no competition. Run your own race and wish others well! Take what___21_____has given you: the height, weight and personality. Dress well and wear it____22____.Stay focused and live a healthy life. 11.A.faster B. slower C.stronger D. stupider 12.A.past B. across C. through D. over 13.A.scared B. encouraged C.won D.beat 14.A.playing B. exercising C. racing D.talking 15.A.After B.While C. Before D.Since 16.A.talent B.scene C.idea D.turning 17.A.contacting B.connecting C. comparing D.confirming 18.A.running into B. running after C. running past D. running for 19.A.suggestions B. directions C.achievements D.competitions 20.A.cycle B.role C.line D.system 21.A.stress B.courage C.life D.success 22.A.smoothly B.quickly C.easily D.proudly 三、阅读理解（共14小题；每小题2分，满分28分） A The mascot（吉祥物）for the 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” international event is the lucky horse. China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has shown it to the public since 18th, December, 2025. The first idea for this mascot comes mostly from a famous old Chinese object-the Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow（马踏飞燕）,which is from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Its main color is Chinese red. Red means happiness and a happy holiday feeling. To make the mascot more lovely, designers added lucky cloud patterns. They also used the style of “Wuhua horses" from the Tang Dynasty. This makes the horse look lively and beautiful. Before they decided on the final design, the team talked with scientists that study old animals. At last, they chose the Zhada three-toed horse（札达三趾马）as the model. As a symbol of Chnese culture, the lucky horse is used in many international Spring Festival activities. It helps share traditional Chinese culture with people all over the world.The “Happy Chinese New Year" program has done well since 2001. It has built a strong link between Chinese culture and other cultures. These zodiac（生肖）mascots are very popular. They hold long-held cultural meanings and show new creative thoughts. They also give people around the world a good chance to learn about Chinese festivals.Every mascot, from the lucky rabbit to the lucky dragon, helps spread culture and shows how great Chinese culture is. This year’s lucky horse also keeps this good tradition and bring more nice surprises to the world. 23. What is the name of the famous old Chinese object that provided the main idea for the lucky horse mascot? A.The Zhada three-toed horse. B The Wuhua horse. C.The Bronze Galloping Horse. D.The Flying Swallow horse. 24. Why did the designers use both the Tang Dynasty "Wuhua horse" style and the Zhada three-toed horse? A. To make it both simple and detailed. B. To make it both beautiful and true to history. C. To use both new technology and old designs. D. To balance international symbols with local traditions. 25.What is the main idea of the final paragraph? A.To describe the physical appearance of the lucky horse mascot. B.To show how zodiac mascots help share Chinese culture with the world. C.To compare the lucky horse with previous mascots like the rabbit and dragon. D.To explain the history of the "Happy Chinese New Year" progam since 2001. B There were tubes （试管） all over my lab desk. Once again, my experiment refused to work.I felt hopeless. A few months earlicr, when I had just started the projcct, I was confident. I believed I could make it if I worked hard enough. I spent long hours in the lab every day. When the experiment failed, I simply worked harder. But while I was working harder than ever, I was not getting anywhere. I didn’t know what to do. It was late in the evening. One other person was still in the lab, and he noticed my worried look. He came over and asked me how I was doing. I told him about my problems. After we talked through the experiment, he said, “I think it’s time to go home and get some sleep."“Taking a break is also hard work, you know,” he added with a smile. Those words opened my eyes. I no longer overworked myself in the lab. I felt less stressed and my research started to progress. A few years later, my professor and I were discussing how to deal with an age-old problem efficiently （有效地）at a café. As he finished his coffee, he said, “We need to work smarter, not harder."I was surprised. I had never heard my professor say anything like this. Our conversation that day helped me understand that exciting ideas seldom come from a mind under pressure. My best ideas almost always come after I have allowed my mind to relax-whether that’s cooking a nice dinner or going on long hikes with my brother. Part of working sroarter,I realized, can be taking a break. Today, I try to pass this idea on to my owa students. Work-life balance is not a barrier（障碍）to excellent research. It is an important part of it. 26.What did the writer do at first when the experiment failed? A.He gave up and went home. B. He took a break and went hiking. C.He simply worked harder and longer. D. He asked the professor for help at once. 27.How did the person in the lab help the writer? A.He advised him to go home and rest. B. He taught him some new skills. C. He gave him a new research project. D.He fixed the experiment tubes for him. 28.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. A friend in the lab helped the writer finish the experiment. B.The wvriter believed that taking a break was a waste of time in research. C.The writer asked the professor for help as soon as the experiment failed. D.The writer and his professor reached an ageement on how to work more efficiently. 29. According to the writer, what is an important part of excellent research today? A.Having work-life balance. B. Working closely with others. C. Spending all day in the lab. D. Repeating experiments many times. C Sophie Chen,a 35-year-old British vlogger who has lived in China for 12 years, has become a cultural “ambassador”（大使）to introduce Liuzhou in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on social media. The former manager of McDonald’s from Chester,England,left her job in 2012. At that time, more and more people in the UK, especially in cities like Manchester, were interested in Chinese. She thought it was a chance to visit China and learn the language.Her trip in China started in a small countryside village. The local people there were very friendly to her. Later in the same year, she moved to Liuzhou. She found that her new home and Chester had some things in common. Both of them had clean rivers, cultural traditions and industrial areas. Chen has made short videos about her life in Liuzhou. These videos show her own growth and the development of the city. For example, in one video about the Liujiang River, she talked about the good water quality of the city. Since 2020,the surface water quality of Liuzhou has been the best in China. She said that luosifen, the famous river snail rice noodles in thecity,is an important reason why she likes Liuzhou so much. After trying a lot of local food,she thinks the city is a great place for food. She has also got used to local ways of life. She can use cbopsticks now. She goes shopping for things for the Chinese New Year. She has even tried traditional things in Chinese Medicine like guasha, a way to make people feel better."Liuzhou is my second home." Chen said. Tbe Guangxi government started its “Guangxi storytellers” project in 2022. Chen was chosen for this project at the end of last year. In September, she got a job as a Guangxi Communication Officer for Spreading Chinese Culture. This program was set up together by Guangxi Daily and Guangxi Radio and Television. Chen said that many people around the world are interested in China and like the country. She uses her social media to show what she sees in Liuzhou. In this way, she helps more people know about the beauty of Liuzhou and Guangxi, and the nice things about China as well. 30.Why did Sophie Chen decide to come to China? A.Because of the high reward in China. B.Because of the popularity of Chinese food. C.Because of the beautiful landscape of Liuzhou. D. Because of the increasing interest in Chinese in the UK. 31.What can we learn from Sophie Chen’s words “Liuzhou is my second home”? A.She will leave Liuzhou soon. B. She wants to change hcr home. C.She feels at home in Liuzhou. D.She doesn’t like her hometown. 32.How does Sophie Chen feel about sharing Chinese culture? A.Worried. B.Hopeful. C.Doubtful. D.Peaceful. D Green roofs have been around for thousands of years, long before modern housing was developed. From the simple grass-covered roofs above caves to the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon, they remained an important part of architecture （建筑）. Today, green roofs are attracting more attention. They bring plenty of environmental advantages and offer solutions to some challenging ecological（生态平衡的）problems of our time. In the design of a green roof, there are key factors that matter. The first step is to put in a protective layer over the roof to prevent rainwater damage（破坏）.The layer also stops plant roots growing into the roof structure. It’s necessary to choose high-quality materials, as once the green roof is completed and the building is in use, replacing the protective layer becomes difficult and expensive. Next, a drainage（排水）layer,which is often made of pebbles or a special mat, is placed on top. It helps water flow off the roof. Then, a growing medium, like soil or other similar materials,is spread over the drainage layer. This is where the plants will grow. Now it’s time to choose plants for the roof. Some plants have shallow root systems and don’t need much water. These features make them ideal for green roofs.Sedum（景天属植物）and chives（细香葱）are good examples of such plants. They are not only water-efficient but tough and long-lasting. However, green roofs come at a high cost. It’s important to think about your budget（预算）.It costs about $25 to $30 per square foot to put in a green roof. This doesn’t include the cost of putting in or repairing the normal roof below. And there are labor costs to cover. If a traditional roof costs $30 per square foot, putting in a green roof could easily double that cost. 33.What is the main characteristic of green roofs according to Paragraph 1? A.They are only connected with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. B.They are great changes of modern architecture, appearing in recent centuries. C.They are used in ancient architecture and no longer important in modern times. D. They have a long history and provide environmental advantages and ecological ways in recent times. 34. Based on the passage, which of the following is the correct order for building a green roof? a. Choose plants like sedum or chives. b.Place a protective layer over the roof. c.Spread a growing medium over the drainage layer. d.Add a drainage layer made of pebbles or a special mat. A.bdca B. cbad C.bacd D.adcb 35.What does the underline word "It” refer to in Paragraph 3? A.The special mat. B.The drainage layer. C.The protective layer. D.The growing medium. 36. What is the main purpose of this passage? A.To explain the history of green roofs. B. To encourage people to build more gardens. C.To show why ancient houses used green roofs. D.To describe the steps, advantages, and costs of building green roofs. 四、信息还原（本题共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In recent years, artificial intelligence (Al) has started to change how we learn in schools. AI is making education smarter, more fun and more personal for students. One big change is personalized learning. 37. For example, if a student is good at maths but needs help with reading, Al can gve more reading exercises. This way, every studentcan learn at their own speed. AI also helps teachers.38. But AI can do it fast and correctly. This gives teachers more time to teach and help students. Another fun use of Al is in language learning. 39. Some apps even act as virtual teachers by teaching them how to pronounce all over again, which makes learning easier and more fun. 40. Students can enjoy learning in new ways, and teachers can focus on teaching.The future of education with Al looks bright and full of possibilities! A.Grading homework and test papers takes a lot of time. B.AI apps can listen to students’pronunciation and correct it. C. It makes tools that can read brain activities and help students relax. D. With Al, school education is becoming more modern and more relaxing. E. AI can understand what each student learns and create special lessons just for them. F. As technology rapidly improves, AI is becoming smarter and more helpful in different areas. 五、阅读短文，回答问题。（共4小题；分别为2、2、2、3分，满分9分） 第41-43题的答案不超过10个字，第44题的答案字数不限。 The Analects（《论语》）is a classic collection（作品集）of sayings and ideas by Confucius,a famous Chinese philosopher who lived over 2,000 years ago. The book mainly records Confucius’thoughts and his conversations with his students. Written by his students after his death,this classic work has influenced Chinese culture for centuries. ConfuciuIs lived during a time of social unrest in ancient China. He travelled around different states,sharing his ideas on how to lead a moral life, keep good relationships and govern a country well. Therefore, the book covers a wide range of topics like learning, friendship,good behaviour and how to be a good leader. For example, "To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learned, is that not after all a pleasure?” shows Confucius’ advice on studying. “Not doing to others what we do not desire ourselves." teaches us to treat others with kindness and respect. Over the centuries, The Analects has had a great influence on Chinese society. It helps people understand how to be good citizens, build goodrelationships and develop a positive attitude towards life. Even today, many schools in China teach The Analects to help students learn about traditional Chinese values. This wonderful book truly is a guide that can lead us to a better life. 41.Who wrote down Confucius’s sayings in The Analects? 42.How did Confucius spread his ideas? 43.What can we learn from Confucius’s advice on studying? 44.Do you like learning The Analects? Why or why not? 六、综合填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In 2026, China has launched a consumption subsidy policy（消费补贴政策）.Soon,it is (45)________(wide) popular among people. With a total of 62.5 billion yuan, the policy covers cars,home appliances and phones, bringing benefits to many families and making their consumption (46)________(easy) than before.Although the policy (47)________(put) into use only a few weeks ago, many people have already got its benefits. Up to now, over 2 million people (48)________(receive) subsidies, and the number is still rising. Some of them say the subsidy helps them save money, letting them buy new things earlier.小红书号：648206000lucong There are (49)________(third) kinds of subsidies. For new energy cars,(50)________(custom)can get up to 15,000 yuan. For home appliances like fridges, the subsidy is 15% of the price. For phones and computers, it can almost reduce (51) ________300 yuan. These measures are stimulating（促进）consumption and helping related industries develop. In the future, the government will greatly spread the policy and cover more people.It will make the application (52) ________(become) more convenient. We all wonder (53)________more people will get help from this policy or not. We believe this policy will raise people’s desire to consume and promote economic development. It is not just (54) ________important measure,but also the government’s care for people. How happy we are to live in such a great country! 七、书面表达（共1小题，满分15分） 成长路上总会有难忘的经历，让我们变得更加自信、勇敢、乐于助人、或懂得感恩。请补全题目“One day,I learned to be________”，结合一件具体事例，描述自己的成长与改变。 要求：1．先补全题目，再自由发挥，写一篇100词左右的文章： 2．表达清楚、语法正确、上下文连贯； 3．文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息。 One day, I learned to be There are always unforgettable experiences on the road of growth that make us more confident,brave,helpful or thankful. 参考答案 一、单项选择 ABDAC CBACD 二、完形填空 BADCA DCBBA CD 三、阅读理解 CBB CADA DCB DABD 4、 信息还原 EABD 5、 阅读短文，回答问题 Confucius’ students. By travelling around different states and sharing his ideas. To learn and at due times to repeat is a pleasure. Yes, because it has a great infuence on Chinese society. 6、 综合填空 widely; easier; was put; have received; three; customers; by; become; whether; an 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $