山东淄博市临淄区2025-2026学年度第二学期阶段性质量检测初四英语试题

2025-2026学年度第二学期阶段性质量检测 初四英语试题 本试卷共9页。满分90分。考试时长100分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。答案写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A On April 13, 2026, Chinese picture book artist Cai Gao made history by becoming the first Chinese illustrator (插画师) to win the famous International Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. The award was announced at the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair. This award was first given in 1956 and is named after the fairy tale master. It is considered one of the highest honors in children’s literature. Each winner can get the prize only once in a lifetime. Cai Gao was born in Changsha, Hunan Province in 1946. She started her work as a teacher in the countryside. Later, she became an editor (编辑) of children’s books at Hunan Juvenile and Children’s Publishing House (湖南少年儿童出版社). She spent thirty years there creating and editing picture books. In 1993, she became famous around the world when her work Bao’er won the Golden Apple Award at the Bratislava International Children’s Book Exhibition. She was the first Chinese artist to get that honor. Her art style comes from traditional Chinese culture. She mixes ink-wash painting with bright folk art and a warm, childlike way of seeing things. Throughout her career, Cai Gao has created lots of classic picture books, including The Story of Birth, Fire City 1938, and Learn to Write Concise Notes. Her works have been translated into many languages and exported (出口) to countries worldwide. In 2026, two of her picture books, Good Dream Monster and Bad Dream Monster and The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs, were chosen for the “Wonderful Bookshelf” at the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair. Cai Gao’s achievements show the power of Chinese original (原创的) picture books. They also show that national art can touch the hearts of children across different cultures. 1. When was the International Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration first given? A. In 1946. B. In 1956. C. In 1993. 2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Cai Gao’s life experience and art style. B. Some facts about a famous world award. C. Some famous picture books by Cai Gao. 3. Where can you most probably read this passage? A. In a science magazine. B. In a travel guide. C. In a news report. B It’s not just a trend (趋势). Millions of people around the world are now using AI chatbots and apps for mental health support. A 2026 survey shows that over 40 million people globally use AI therapy (治疗) tools every month. Young adults, especially those aged 18 to 29, are the fastest-growing group. Nearly 30% of them have turned to AI for emotional help in the past year. Why do so many people prefer AI to traditional therapy? The top reason is no judgment. Different from humans, AI will not criticize (批评) you, feel bored or give away your secrets. Besides, AI services are cheap and available (可获得的) all the time. People need no appointments (预约) or long waits. They can get help anytime when feeling worried or lonely. Research shows that AI therapy actually works for slight stress and anxiety (焦虑). A 2025 study found that AI chatbots reduced people’s depressive (郁闷的) feelings by 51% and anxiety by 31%. The effect is close to common therapy. Many users report feeling “heard” and less lonely after talking to AI. But AI therapy is not perfect. It may lack real human empathy — It can’t truly understand deep pain and complex feelings like human therapists (咨询师). AI also can’t deal with serious mental health problems as safely as human therapists. Personal information safety is another big concern (担忧). When you share your deepest feelings with AI, your data could be stored, analyzed or even leaked (泄露). Some users also worry about becoming too dependent on AI, which might stop them from asking for real human help when they need it. AI therapy is a helpful tool, not a replacement. It’s great for daily stress, quick emotional checks, and people who can’t get traditional face-to-face therapy. But for real connection and serious mental problems, nothing beats a caring human therapist. 4. Which is one advantage of AI therapy according to Paragraph 2? A. It is ready for use anytime. B. It keeps users totally healthy. C. It offers free long-term therapy. 5. What does the underlined phrase “lack real human empathy” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Refuse daily human communication. B. Have little true human understanding. C. Show rich and warm human feelings. 6. What is a big risk of using AI therapy? A. Users may lose personal data. B. Users will become too outgoing. C. Users must pay high fees. 7. Which is the best title for the passage? A. New ways to stay away from pressure B. Great changes of human communication C. The advantages and risks of AI therapy C Rongchang braised goose is a traditional dish from Southwest China. It has been popular in a small village since the Qing Dynasty. But a year ago, an American influencer (网红) made it famous across the country. In a video shared widely online, the visitor took a big bite of the crispy, brown-colored goose. Soon after, Rongchang’s goose restaurants were full of local tourists. Local economists (经济学家) were surprised by the power of a foreigner’s praise. Western social media’s interest in Chinese things is now called “Chinamaxxing”. For many young Americans, this funny Internet meme (网络热词) simply means doing common Chinese things, like drinking hot water or wearing slippers (拖鞋) at home. Some influencers go further. They use Chinese medicine, drink Chinese beer, or smoke Chinese cigarettes. Others travel around China and post videos of its modern cities. What Chinamaxxing means for China is harder to say. On Chinese social media it is often translated as “Sinicisation”, or becoming Chinese. The People’s Daily called it “a new wave of global cultural engagement (参与)”. It may also bring economic (经济) benefits. One benefit is through tourism. The number of foreign visitors to China is growing fast. Last year, over 35 million foreigners visited, a new record. A new visa-free policy (免签政策) for 55 countries is a main reason. But some experts say social media also plays a role. In Shanghai, foreigners wait in long lines at tea shops that became popular online. Chinamaxxing also increases foreign demand (需求) for Chinese products. Many influencers show how to use guasha tools. Guasha has been a traditional treatment for centuries. Now companies that make these tools say foreign orders are growing. However, excitement may not last forever. Interest in Rongchang goose stayed high for months, but then died out. Now things are back to normal. 8. Which is the thing that made Rongchang braised goose famous nationwide? A. B. C. 9. From Paragraph 2, what is “Chinamaxxing”? A. A popular Internet term about Chinese things. B. A Chinese government policy to attract tourists. C. A kind of traditional Chinese medical treatment. 10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Rongchang goose will always be popular. B. Online excitement may not last long. C. Few foreign tourists visit China now. 11. What is the main idea of this article? A. How to make Rongchang braised goose. B. The development of China’s tourism industry. C. The popularity of “Chinamaxxing” and its effects. D Plants Can “Hear” Rain Coming Rain sounds may be pleasant to humans, but for plants, the sound of raindrops is more like a morning alarm. When rain hits the ground, the vibrations (震动) under the soil are much stronger than those on the surface (表面). New research suggests that plants use the rain vibration as a signal (信号) to start growing. A study found that the sound of rain helps rice seeds sprout (发芽) up to 40% faster than usual. This is the first direct evidence that plants can hear sounds around them and react. Scientists believe that seeds from other plant species may do the same thing. How much can plants really sense? Researchers have long been puzzled by this question. Some studies suggest that plants might be able to “see,” “hear” and even “think,” but it’s rare to see clear cause and effect. In this new study, the researchers focused on the relationship between sound and germination — the process of seeds starting to grow. Inside plant cells (细胞), there are tiny structures called statoliths (平衡石). They help plants know when their position changes. They also tell the seeds which way to grow their roots. The scientists thought that rain vibrations might be strong enough to move the statoliths and wake up the seeds. The team put about 8,000 rice seeds in water and played rain sounds to them. These seeds sprouted 30 – 40% faster than seeds kept in quiet water. The scientists say that being able to “hear” rain in this way may offer an advantage for survival. Why does this happen? Water is denser (更密的) than air. So when a raindrop hits, it makes much stronger pressure waves in water or wet soil. A seed near a raindrop may feel pressure as strong as being near a jet engine! The researchers now want to find out whether plants can also sense other things in nature, such as wind, in similar ways. 12. What do plants take the rain vibration as? A. A growing signal. B. A morning alarm. C. A survival risk. 13. What do statoliths help plants do? A. Make seeds wet. B. Fight against rain. C. Know position changes. 14. How much faster did rice seeds sprout when they heard rain sounds? A. 20 – 30%. B. 30 – 40%. C. 40 – 50%. 15. What will the research team most probably do next? A. Build a jet engine near a farm to test noise. B. Study if plants can sense wind in similar ways. C. Grow more rice seeds in a completely quiet place. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有一项为多余选项。 Bringing Ancient Poems to Life In recent years, more and more video bloggers (博主) have worked to turn ancient Chinese poems into beautiful videos. 16 In this way, viewers can enjoy the same beautiful sights that ancient poets saw. A young blogger named Xiyue is a big fan of traditional Chinese poetry (诗歌). When she was a student, she could hardly understand the true feelings behind the poems. But several years later, she visited a rainy town in southern China. Suddenly, she saw the same sight described in a poem from the Song Dynasty and was deeply moved. Since the summer of 2023, Xiyue has been making a video series called China in Classical Poetry. 17 In three years, she has visited nine provinces and made videos for 40 ancient poems. Another blogger, Taotao, has also spent seven years traveling 600,000 kilometers. He believes that his videos remind people of their school life and the special Chinese sense of romance. In modern busy life, people hardly have time to read poems. 18 It is not easy to find these poetic places. The bloggers must carry heavy cameras and face bad weather. This tests their body and will. 19 They need to check the weather and make a careful route (路线). However, their hard work often leads to amazing moments. Once, when Xiyue was filming peach blossoms (开花) by a river in Wuyuan, she saw a group of ducks swimming under the trees. The sight perfectly matched a famous line from the poet Su Shi. 20 One photographer realized that slowing down is more meaningful than rushing for expected results. Through their cameras, the bloggers show that the land where ancient poets walked is still full of beauty. A. Before each trip, they make careful plans. B. Making videos also helps the bloggers grow. C. She travels to different places to find the beautiful views. D. His videos help people find the joy of ancient poetry again. E. They travel across China to look for the places that ancient poets described. F. Ancient poets once journeyed along these very rivers in Chongqing by boat. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My father is a quiet and shy man. He usually keeps his opinions to himself. However, he is always ready to give useful advice 21 you ask him for help. He is quite serious about the garbage problem around us. “We buy lots of things and throw them away 22 . We can’t keep doing this.” he says. “Garbage is a serious 23 for common people.” My father doesn’t just talk about it though. When he sees a problem, he tries to find a solution (解决办法). Last year, he decided to do something about all the wasted food we were throwing away. An average family 24 nearly 500 pounds of food waste each year. Potato skins, apple cores and other food bits all end up in landfills (垃圾填埋场), which makes the pollution much 25 . Luckily, there is something that we can do about it. Food waste is known as “organic matter”. In the right way, it can turn into compost (堆肥) — a rich, dark earth that helps plants grow and stay 26 . One evening, Dad told us his new plan. “We are going to start composting our food waste. I bought a compost bin today. From now on, we will 27 our food waste into the compost bin. In a few months, we will have beautiful compost for our garden.” It took a while to 28 it, but soon, we were taking our food waste to the compost bin. Three months later, we opened the bin. To our great 29 , it was filled with nutrient-rich (富含营养的) soil. Dad’s idea really 30 and he proved that small actions can make a big change. My father teaches me that everyone can protect the earth with simple little steps. 21. A. unless B. if C. though 22. A. strictly B. happily C. carelessly 23. A. problem B. game C. secret 24. A. misses B. saves C. produces 25. A. lighter B. worse C. safer 26. A. weak B. quiet C. healthy 27. A. put B. give C. mix 28. A. get used to B. give up C. look for 29. A. sadness B. regret C. surprise 30. A. failed B. worked C. started 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 阅读下面短文并填空，然后将答案写到答题卡的相应位置（如有提示词，则填入提示词的正确形式；如无提示词，则填入 1 个适当的单词）。 Every year when spring comes, my father says it’s time to visit my 31 (uncle) sugar forest. This year, I invited my good friend Jasmine. “To a sugar forest?” she asked. “Is there 32 (real) a forest where sugar grows?” Her questions were funny, 33 I knew she didn’t understand. “Well, not exactly,” I explained. “But there is a kind of tree used to make sugar. It 34 (call) a maple tree (枫树).” On that spring Saturday morning, we were very 35 (excite). You could almost hear the snow melting. On the way, Dad told Jasmine about maple sugar. “In Canada, for a few 36 (week) in spring, maple trees send sap (树液) from their roots to the top,” Dad said. “To make maple sugar, you make a small hole in the maple tree trunk (树干) and catch the sap. Then you boil it. The water evaporates (蒸发), leaving sweet syrup (糖浆). If you boil it long enough, it 37 (turn) into brown sugar. It’s very sweet and delicious!” When we arrived, my uncle was making maple sugar in a big pot over a fire. My father went to help. Jasmine and I 38 (sit) and watched. By the end of the day, there were big cans of sweet maple syrup and sugar. As we ate the candy, we walked in the forest and looked 39 the buckets (桶) on the trees that caught the sap. Jasmine laughed. “I can’t wait 40 (tell) my grandparents in Africa about this!” she said. “I can’t imagine what Grandfather will say when I tell him I spent the day in a sugar forest!” 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题，并将答案写到答题卡的相应位置。 BeiDou: China’s Global Navigation (导航) System In the space, a group of bright satellites (卫星) are flying quietly. They are the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), a great achievement of China’s space technology and a pride of the Chinese nation. BeiDou is named after the Big Dipper from ancient Chinese astronomy (天文学). It carries our ancestors’ dream of exploring the sky. In the past, people used the Big Dipper to find directions and guide their journeys. Today, BeiDou keeps this ancient wisdom and uses it in today’s high-tech world. The development of BeiDou is a long journey. It started in the 1990s and after years of hard work, China has successfully built a global navigation system independently. Unlike other systems, BeiDou has special features which are closely connected with China’s national conditions and culture. BeiDou can provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services for users all over the world. People around the world trust its accuracy (精准) and reliability (可靠). Whether in daily life, farming, transportation or national defense (国防), BeiDou plays an important role. In daily life, BeiDou is closely related to our lives. When we use a mobile phone to navigate, order food, or ride a shared bike, we are all using the services provided by BeiDou. In farming, it helps guide farm machines to sow and harvest. In transportation, it keeps vehicles and ships safe. In national defense, it protects the country’s safety. Today, BeiDou is used in more than 120 countries and regions. It has become a bridge of cooperation (合作) and friendship between China and other countries. For Chinese teenagers, BeiDou is not only a navigation system but also a symbol of China’s wisdom and hard work. It tells us that as long as we , we can make great achievements. 41. When did the journey of BeiDou start? 42. What services can BeiDou provide for users around the world? 43. How many countries and regions is BeiDou used in today? 44. Complete the sentence in the last paragraph with proper words. 45. What do you hope BeiDou can do in the future? Please give one or two examples. 第二节（满分20分） 46．某英文报正在开展以“The Housework I Do”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇英语短文，分享你做家务的经历，如什么家务、具体过程、感受或收获等。 注意： 1．词数80-100，题目已给出，不计入总词数； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．文中不得出现真实人名、校名等信息。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $