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2025-2026学年度第二学期第二次学情调研 九年级英语 2026.05 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共10页。全卷满分90分。考试时间为90分钟。试题包含选择题和非选择题。考生答题全部答在答题卡上，答在本试卷上无效。 2. 请将自己的姓名、考试证号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 答选择题必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净，再选涂其它答案。答非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡的指定位置，在其它位置答题一律无效。 选择题（共40分） 一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的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。 Task I Learn about the power of teamwork. Ants are tiny creatures, but they can carry objects 50 times heavier than themselves. This amazing ability comes from their strong sense of ____1____. When an ant finds food, it leaves a chemical trail for others to follow. ____2____, a whole army of ants can transport the food back to the nest within minutes. Scientists have studied how ants work together ____3____ solve complex problems. ____4____ an ant is separated from its group, it becomes nervous and less efficient. This shows that cooperation is not just helpful—it is ____5____ for their survival. Humans can learn a lot from these small insects. Teamwork allows us to achieve goals ____6____ would be impossible alone. So next time you face a difficult task, remember the ants and ask ____7____: “Am I working with others or trying to do everything by myself?” Honeybees also show the power of working together. ____8____ a single bee finds a new flower field, it returns to the hive and performs a “waggle dance” to tell others exactly ____9____ to go. The whole group then flies to the source. This communication system is so ____10____ that it has inspired human technologies like swarm robotics. ____11____ the hive, each bee has a specific role—some clean, some guard, and some collect nectar. Without this division of labor, the colony would ____12____. Interestingly, when a hive becomes too crowded, some bees leave with the old queen to start a new colony. This ____13____ of “swarming” ensures the survival of the species. Scientists believe that ____14____ human organizations could learn from bees is how to balance individual roles with group goals. The next time you see a bee, remember that it is not just an insect—it is ____15____ of a highly organized society. 1. A. duty B. humor C. community D. direction 2. A. As a result B. After all C. In fact D. For example 3. A. help B. to help C. helping D. helped 4. A. If B. Unless C. Until D. Though 5. A. useless B. strange C. necessary D. comfortable 6. A. who B. what C. which D. whose 7. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself 8. A. Before B. After C. During D. Since 9. A. how B. when C. where D. why 10. A. simple B. effective C. dangerous D. traditional 11. A. Inside B. Outside C. Without D. Against 12. A. grow B. fail C. improve D. appear 13. A. process B. product C. project D. problem 14. A. that B. what C. which D. whether 15. A. part B. kind C. form D. sign 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文通过介绍蚂蚁和蜜蜂的群体生活，阐述了团队合作的重要性，并建议人类从中学习协作精神。 【1题详解】 句意：这种惊人的能力来自于它们强烈的社群意识。 根据后文“it leaves a chemical trail for others to follow”可知，此处强调群体合作，community“社群”符合语境。duty责任；humor幽默；direction方向，均不符合语境。 【2题详解】 句意：因此，一大群蚂蚁可以在几分钟内把食物运回巢穴。 根据上文“When an ant finds food, it leaves a chemical trail for others to follow.”和后文“a whole army of ants can transport the food back to the nest within minutes”可知，前后句子是因果，且空后是结果，As a result“因此”符合逻辑。After all毕竟；In fact事实上；For example例如，均不符合逻辑。 【3题详解】 句意：科学家研究蚂蚁如何合作来帮助解决复杂问题。 根据“work together...solve”可知，合作的目的是帮助解决问题，表目的应该用不定式to help。help动词原形；helping动名词；helped过去式和过去分词，均不能表示目的。 【4题详解】 句意：如果一只蚂蚁离开了它的群体，它就会变得紧张，效率也会降低。 分离是导致紧张和效率低的条件，应用If“如果”引导条件状语从句。Unless除非；Until直到；Though虽然，均不符合逻辑。 【5题详解】 句意：这表明合作不仅是有益的，而且是它们生存的必要条件。 根据“survival”可知，合作是生存的必要条件，necessary“必要的”符合语境。useless无用的；strange奇怪的；comfortable舒适的，均不符合语境。 【6题详解】 句意：团队合作让我们实现独自不可能完成的目标。 “... would be impossible alone”是定语从句，先行词“goals”指物，关系词在从句中作主语，因此用关系代词which。who指人；what不能引导定语从句；whose表所属关系，均不符合语法要求。 【7题详解】 句意：所以，下次当你面对困难的任务时，记住蚂蚁，问问自己：“我是和别人一起工作，还是独自完成每件事？” 根据主语“you”可知，此处指问问你自己，应用反身代词yourself“你自己”作宾语。you你，人称代词主格或宾格；your你的，形容词性物主代词；yours你的，名词性物主代词，均不符合语法结构或语义。 【8题详解】 句意：当一只蜜蜂发现一个新的花田后，它会返回蜂巢，并表演“摇摆舞”来告诉其他蜜蜂该去哪里。 根据后文“it returns to the hive and performs a ‘waggle dance’ to tell others”可知，蜜蜂发现新花田之后会飞回蜂巢告知其他蜜蜂，After“在……之后”符合时间逻辑。Before在……之前；During在……期间；Since自从，均不符合逻辑。 【9题详解】 句意：当一只蜜蜂发现一个新的花田后，它会返回蜂巢，并表演“摇摆舞”来告诉其他蜜蜂该去哪里。 这是“疑问词+to do”结构，动词“go”后缺少地点，应用where“哪里”。how如何；when何时；why为什么，均不符合逻辑。 【10题详解】 句意：这个交流系统如此有效，以至于启发了人类技术，比如群体机器人。 根据后文“it has inspired human technologies”可知，系统产生的效果是积极的，effective“有效的”符合语境。simple简单的；dangerous危险的；traditional传统的，均无法导致启发技术的后果。 【11题详解】 句意：在蜂巢里，每只蜜蜂都有一个特定的角色——一些负责清洁，一些负责守卫，还有一些负责采集花蜜。 根据后文“some clean, some guard, and some collect nectar”可知，此处描述的是蜂巢内部分工，Inside“在……内”符合逻辑。Outside在……的外面；Without没有；Against反对，均不符合逻辑。 【12题详解】 句意：没有这种劳动分工，群落将会失败/灭亡。 根据“Without this division of labor”可知，产生的是负面后果，fail“失败，衰退”符合语境。grow生长；improve改善；appear出现，均不符合语境。 【13题详解】 句意：这种“分群”的过程确保了物种的生存。 根据上文“when a hive becomes too crowded, some bees leave with the old queen to start a new colony”可知，蜜蜂分群建新巢穴是一个过程，这个过程保证了物种的延续，process“过程”符合语境。product产品；project项目；problem问题，均不符合语境。 【14题详解】 句意：科学家认为，人类组织可以从蜜蜂身上学到的是如何平衡个人角色和群体目标。 “that”引导的是宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，指代“学到的内容”应用what。that引导从句时，不充当成分；which指特定范围；whether是否，表疑问，均不符合语法要求。 【15题详解】 句意：下次你看到蜜蜂时，请记住它不仅仅是一种昆虫——它是一个高度组织化的社会的一部分。 蜜蜂是高度组织化的社会的一部分，part of是固定搭配，表示“……的部分”，符合语境。kind种类；form形式；sign标志，均不符合语境。 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） Task II Experience the kindness of strangers. It was a rainy Tuesday evening. I was waiting at the bus stop after a long day of work, feeling completely ____16____. My phone battery had died, and I had no way to check the bus schedule. Twenty minutes passed, but no bus came. A middle-aged woman standing next to me noticed my worried look. “Are you okay, dear?” she asked ____17____. “I’m trying to get to Greenfield, but I’m not sure if I missed the last bus,” I replied. She smiled and said, “I take that route too. It’s running late because of the rain. Don’t ____18____.” We started chatting. Her name was Mrs. Chen, and she worked as a nurse. She told me about her day at the hospital, how she had ____19____ a little boy who was scared of getting a shot. “I held his hand and told him a story,” she said. “By the end, he was smiling.” When the bus finally arrived, Mrs. Chen let me get on first. As I reached for my wallet, I realized I had ____20____ my bus card at home. I stood there, embarrassed, not knowing what to do. Without a word, Mrs. Chen stepped forward and swiped her card ____21____ me. “Don’t worry about it,” she said. “We all need a little help sometimes.” I thanked her repeatedly, but she just waved her hand and found a seat. For the rest of the ride, we sat in comfortable ____22____. When she got off at her stop, she turned back and said, “Remember to pass it on.” That small act of kindness stayed with me for years. It taught me that even in a city of millions, ____23____ can appear when you least expect it. Since that day, I have tried to ____24____ the same kindness to others. I’ve paid for a stranger’s coffee, helped an elderly neighbor carry groceries, and volunteered at a local shelter. Each time, I think of Mrs. Chen and her simple _____25_____: “Pass it on.” 16. A. excited B. tired C. bored D. surprised 17. A. gently B. loudly C. proudly D. seriously 18. A. cry B. worry C. rush D. leave 19. A. taught B. saved C. comforted D. raised 20. A. hidden B. broken C. left D. borrowed 21. A. for B. with C. by D. from 22. A. silence B. anger C. fear D. doubt 23. A. trouble B. danger C. kindness D. pressure 24. A. show off B. give up C. look for D. pass on 25. A. question B. advice C. report D. secret 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. A 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了作者在雨夜等公交时遇到麻烦，护士陈女士伸出援手并鼓励作者传递善意的故事。 【16题详解】 句意：经过一整天漫长的工作，我完全感到筋疲力尽。 根据前文“a long day of work”以及后文作者手机没电、等不到公交的焦虑状态可知，作者此时应当是疲惫的。因此，tired符合语境，表达了作者下班后的疲劳感。excited意为“兴奋的”，bored意为“无聊的”，surprised意为“惊讶的”，均不符合语境。 【17题详解】 句意：“你还好吗，亲爱的？”她温柔地问道。 根据Mrs. Chen主动关心作者并称呼“dear”可知，她的语气应当是温和、体贴的。因此，gently“温柔地”符合语境，表现了她的友善与关怀。loudly意为“大声地”，proudly意为“骄傲地”，seriously意为“严肃地”，均不符合语境。 【18题详解】 句意：“别担心。” 根据上文Mrs. Chen告诉作者公交车因下雨而晚点，并说她也要坐同一路车，她是在安慰作者不要焦虑。因此，worry“担心”符合语境，构成“Don’t worry”这一常见安慰表达。cry意为“哭”，rush意为“匆忙”，leave意为“离开”，均不符合语境。 【19题详解】 句意：她告诉我她那天在医院里是如何安慰一个害怕打针的小男孩的。 根据后文“I held his hand and told him a story... he was smiling”可知，她通过安抚行为让小男孩不再害怕。因此，comforted“安慰”符合语境，描述了她对小男孩的安慰。taught意为“教”，saved意为“救”，raised意为“抚养”，均不符合语境。 【20题详解】 句意：当我伸手去拿钱包时，才意识到我把公交卡落在了家里。 根据后文Mrs. Chen帮他刷卡可知，作者没有带公交卡。因此，left符合语境，表示“遗忘在某处”。hidden意为“藏起来的”，broken意为“坏掉的”，borrowed意为“借来的”，均不符合语境。 【21题详解】 句意：Mrs. Chen走上前，为我刷了她的卡。 根据语境，她是在替作者支付车费。因此，for符合语境，表示“为了”。with意为“用”，by意为“通过”，from意为“从”，均不符合语境。 【22题详解】 句意：在剩下的路程中，我们安静地坐着，感到舒适。 根据前文作者感谢了她，她没有多说什么，只是挥挥手坐下，后文也提到两人没有说话，说明是一种安静却不尴尬的状态。因此，silence“安静”符合语境，描述了两人舒适共处的安静氛围。anger意为“愤怒”，fear意为“恐惧”，doubt意为“怀疑”，均不符合语境。 【23题详解】 句意：即使在数百万人的城市里，善意也会在你最意想不到的时候出现。 根据全文主题，Mrs. Chen的行为是一种善举，作者由此感悟到善意的存在。因此，kindness“善良”符合语境，点明了文章的核心主题。trouble意为“麻烦”，danger意为“危险”，pressure意为“压力”，均不符合语境。 【24题详解】 句意：从那天起，我尝试把同样的善意传递给别人。 根据后文作者为陌生人买咖啡、帮邻居提东西、做志愿者，以及Mrs. Chen说的“Pass it on”可知，作者是在延续这份善意。因此，pass on“传递”符合语境，与后文呼应。show off意为“炫耀”，give up意为“放弃”，look for意为“寻找”，均不符合语境。 【25题详解】 句意：每次我都会想起Mrs. Chen和她的简单建议：“传递下去。” 根据Mrs. Chen对作者说的话以及作者由此改变行为可知，这是一条具有指导性的建议。因此，advice“建议”符合语境，概括了Mrs. Chen留给作者的话。question意为“问题”，report意为“报告”，secret意为“秘密”，均不符合语境。 三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下列材料，从材料后各题所给的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。 Task III Decide if homework should be banned. A The big debate Should homework be banned? For years, students and parents have argued about homework. Some say it helps learning, while others believe it causes stress and takes away family time. Now, several schools around the world are experimenting with “no-homework” policies. What do you think? Should homework be a thing of the past? YES — Ban homework! - Students already spend 6-7 hours in school. Extra work at home leads to burnout. - Homework increases family stress. Parents and children often fight over assignments. - Many studies show that homework has little benefit for elementary school students. - Free time after school should be for sports, hobbies, and rest — not more worksheets. NO — Keep homework! - Homework reinforces what students learn in class. Practice makes progress. - It teaches responsibility and time management — important life skills. - Without homework, students may fall behind those in other countries. - Well-designed homework (like reading for fun or projects) can actually increase curiosity. What do you think? Now that you’ve read both sides, visit schoolvoice.com/polls to cast your vote. We’ll share the results in next month’s magazine. 26. According to the “YES” side, why is homework harmful for elementary students? A. It takes too much time to design. B. It has little educational benefit. C. It makes students dislike school. D. It is too difficult for them. 27. What does the “NO” side say about homework’s benefits? A. It helps students make more friends. B. It teaches responsibility and time management. C. It allows parents to learn with children. D. It replaces the need for classroom learning. 28. Where is this passage most likely to be found? A. A science textbook. B. A school newsletter. C. A travel guide. D. A cooking website. 【答案】26. B 27. B 28. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要围绕“是否应该禁止家庭作业”这一话题展开讨论，呈现了正反两方的观点，并邀请读者参与投票。 【26题详解】 根据“YES — Ban homework!”部分第三点“Many studies show that homework has little benefit for elementary school students.”可知，支持禁止作业的一方认为作业对小学生几乎没有益处。 【27题详解】 根据“NO — Keep homework!”部分第二点“It teaches responsibility and time management — important life skills.”可知，反对禁止作业的一方认为作业能教会学生责任感和时间管理。 【28题详解】 根据文章末尾“visit schoolvoice.com/polls... share the results in next month’s magazine.”以及文章讨论的是学校作业话题，可推断这篇文章最可能出现在校刊上。 B In a small town in Ohio, 12-year-old Emma started a “Sunshine Committee” at her middle school. The idea came to her after she noticed a classmate sitting alone at lunch every day. “I thought about how lonely she must feel,” Emma said. “So I decided to do something.” The Sunshine Committee is a group of student volunteers who perform small acts of kindness for others. They write encouraging notes, help carry heavy books, and sit with anyone who is eating alone. What started as Emma’s idea has now grown to include over 50 students. Emma’s teacher, Mrs. Garcia, was amazed by the impact. “I’ve seen shy students come out of their shells,” she said. “The whole school atmosphere has become warmer and more welcoming.” One of the committee members, 13-year-old Marcus, described how the group works. “We have a private chat group,” he explained. “If someone sees a student who looks sad or left out, they post a message, and volunteers take turns cheering that person up.” The school principal decided to recognize the committee’s efforts. “We created a ‘Kindness Wall’ in the hallway,” he said. “Students can post thank-you notes to anyone who has helped them. The wall is almost always full.” Emma’s mother said she wasn’t surprised by her daughter’s initiative. “Emma has always been an empathetic child,” she said. “When she was six, she asked if we could donate her birthday presents to children in the hospital.” When asked what advice she has for other students, Emma said simply: “You don’t have to do something big. A smile or a kind word can change someone’s whole day. Just start where you are.” 29. What made Emma start the Sunshine Committee? A. She was asked by her teacher. B. She saw a classmate eating alone. C. She wanted to win an award. D. She read a book about kindness. 30. How does the Sunshine Committee help others? A. They raise money for poor students. B. They write notes and sit with lonely students. C. They organize after-school parties. D. They teach classes for younger kids. 31. Which word best describes Emma? A. Shy and quiet. B. Caring and creative. C. Serious and strict. D. Funny and loud. 【答案】29. B 30. B 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了12岁的Emma在俄亥俄州一个小镇的中学里发起“阳光委员会”的故事。 【29题详解】 根据第一段“The idea came to her after she noticed a classmate sitting alone at lunch every day.”可知，Emma是因为注意到一个同学每天独自吃午饭，产生了创办委员会的想法。 【30题详解】 根据第二段“They write encouraging notes, help carry heavy books, and sit with anyone who is eating alone.”可知，委员会成员通过写鼓励纸条、帮助拿重物以及陪伴独自吃饭的学生来帮助他人。 【31题详解】 根据第一段Emma主动关注孤独的同学并决定采取行动，以及第六段母亲评价她是“an empathetic child”且曾捐赠礼物，说明她关心他人；她创立了“Sunshine Committee”并建立了志愿者运作模式，说明她有创意。 C Tom was drawing a picture when his little sister Lucy came into the room. “What are you making?” she asked. “It’s a flying car,” Tom said. “When I grow up, I’m going to invent one.” Lucy giggled. “That’s impossible. Cars can’t fly.” Just then, their grandfather walked in. He had heard the conversation. “You know, Lucy,” he said, “people once said the same thing about airplanes, smartphones, and even light bulbs.” Grandpa sat down and told them a story. “When I was your age, my teacher told our class that humans would never walk on the moon. Twenty years later, I watched Neil Armstrong take that famous step on television.” “But Grandpa,” Lucy said, “some things really are impossible, aren’t they?” Grandpa thought for a moment. “Let me tell you about something called the ‘four-minute mile.’ For thousands of years, people believed it was impossible for a human to run a mile in less than four minutes. Doctors said the human body would break down. Then, in 1954, a man named Roger Bannister did it. And guess what happened next?” “What?” both children asked. “Within one year, 37 other runners also broke the four-minute mile. The only thing that had changed was people’s belief about what was possible.” Tom’s eyes lit up. “So my flying car isn’t impossible?” “I’m not saying it will be easy,” Grandpa said with a smile. “But never let anyone tell you that something is impossible just because it hasn’t been done yet. Every invention starts with someone who dared to imagine.” Lucy looked at Tom’s drawing again. “Can I help you design it?” she asked. Tom grinned. “Of course. You can be in charge of the color.” 32. What did Grandpa’s teacher say when he was young? A. Airplanes would become common. B. Humans would never walk on the moon. C. Smartphones would change the world. D. The four-minute mile was possible. 33. What happened after Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile? A. Doctors proved it was dangerous. B. Many other runners did the same. C. People stopped trying to run fast. D. The record was never broken again. 34. What lesson does Grandpa want to teach the children? A. Hard work always leads to success. B. Impossible things can become possible. C. Older people know more than young people. D. Flying cars will be invented very soon. 35. How does Lucy’s attitude change by the end of the story? A. She still thinks the flying car is impossible. B. She becomes interested in helping Tom. C. She decides to become a runner. D. She wants to prove Grandpa wrong. 【答案】32. B 33. B 34. B 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了Tom在画画时，妹妹Lucy认为他画的“飞行汽车”不可能实现，随后他们的爷爷讲述了人类登月、四分钟跑一英里等多个例子，核心想告诉孩子：不可能的事也可以变成可能。 【32题详解】 根据文章第五段Grandpa说的话“When I was your age, my teacher told our class that humans would never walk on the moon. Twenty years later, I watched Neil Armstrong take that famous step on television.”可知，Grandpa的老师曾经说人类永远不会登上月球。 【33题详解】 根据文章第九段Grandpa的描述“Within one year, 37 other runners also broke the four-minute mile.”可知，在 Roger Bannister 之后，一年内，又有37 名跑步者打破了四分钟跑完一英里的记录。对应B选项“Many other runners did the same.”。 【34题详解】 根据文章倒数第三段Grandpa的总结“But never let anyone tell you that something is impossible just because it hasn’t been done yet.”以及全文可知，爷爷举了人类登月、四分钟跑一英里等多个例子，核心想告诉孩子：不要因为一件事还没人做到，就认定它不可能，也就是不可能的事也可以变成可能，对应B选项。 【35题详解】 故事开头Lucy认为飞行汽车不可能，听完爷爷的话后，她主动提出要帮Tom设计飞行汽车，表明Lucy 的态度从怀疑转变为感兴趣并愿意提供帮助。故选 B。 D Have you ever noticed that some people seem to learn new skills faster than others? A growing body of research suggests that the secret may lie in something called a “growth mindset.” Psychologist Carol Dweck from Stanford University spent decades studying how people think about their own abilities. She discovered that people generally fall into two categories. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that intelligence and talent are born, not made — you either have it or you don’t. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. The difference between these two mindsets has powerful effects. In one study, Dweck and her team gave a group of students a set of challenging puzzles. Students with a growth mindset welcomed the challenge and learned from their mistakes. Students with a fixed mindset, however, became discouraged and avoided difficult problems. But here’s the good news: mindsets can be changed. In another study, researchers taught a group of struggling students that the brain is like a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it gets. After learning this simple idea, the students’ grades improved significantly. They started seeing mistakes as opportunities to learn rather than signs of failure. So how can you develop a growth mindset? First, pay attention to your self-talk. When you catch yourself thinking “I’m just not good at math,” add the word “yet” — “I’m not good at math yet.” Second, celebrate effort, not just results. Did you try a new strategy? Did you keep working even when it was hard? Those are successes. Third, learn from others who inspire you. Read about scientists, artists, and athletes who failed many times before they succeeded. Thomas Edison famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” That’s a growth mindset in action. The next time you face something difficult, remember: your brain is ready to grow. You just have to give it the chance. 36. What do people with a fixed mindset believe? A. Intelligence can be developed through effort. B. Abilities are something you are born with. C. Mistakes are opportunities to learn. D. The brain grows like a muscle. 37. How did struggling students improve in the study mentioned in paragraph 4? A. They were given easier puzzles. B. They learned that the brain can grow. C. They were taught by Carol Dweck herself. D. They practiced the same problems repeatedly. 38. What does the author suggest doing to develop a growth mindset? A. Avoid difficult tasks to prevent failure. B. Compare yourself only to your past self. C. Use the word “yet” when facing challenges. D. Focus only on final results, not effort. 39. Why does the author mention Thomas Edison? A. To show that failure is always bad. B. To prove that intelligence is fixed. C. To give an example of a growth mindset. D. To argue that hard work is unnecessary. 40. What is the best title for this passage? A. Why Some People Are Smarter Than Others B. The Power of a Growth Mindset C. How to Avoid Making Mistakes D. The Life of Carol Dweck 【答案】36. B 37. B 38. C 39. C 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了成长型思维的定义、与固定型思维的区别、其对学习的影响以及如何培养成长型思维。 【36题详解】 根据第二段“Those with a ‘fixed mindset’ believe that intelligence and talent are born, not made”可知，固定型思维者认为能力是天生的。 【37题详解】 根据第四段“researchers taught a group of struggling students that the brain is like a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it gets”可知，学生进步是因为他们学到了大脑可以成长的道理。 【38题详解】 根据第五段“When you catch yourself thinking ‘I’m just not good at math,’ add the word ‘yet’”可知，作者建议面对挑战时使用“yet”一词来调整心态。 【39题详解】 根据第六段“Thomas Edison famously said... That’s a growth mindset in action”可知，作者提及爱迪生是为了举例说明什么是成长型思维。 【40题详解】 全文介绍了成长型思维的定义、与固定型思维的区别、其对学习的影响以及如何培养成长型思维，核心主题围绕成长型思维的力量展开。 非选择题（共50分） 四、填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） VII Let’s discover the secrets of the deep ocean! A) 请根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使短文意思完整正确。 The deep ocean is one of the least explored places on Earth. In 2024, scientists made an exciting ____41____ (发现) near the Mariana Trench. They found a new species of jellyfish that glows in the dark. This creature uses its light to attract prey and scare away enemies. The researchers had to use a special submarine to ____42____ (到达) depths of over 6,000 meters. “Every time we go down, we see something ____43____ (令人惊奇的),” said Dr. Li, the lead scientist. The team collected samples and took thousands of photos. They hope that their work will help ____44____ (保护) these deep-sea ecosystems. “We know more about the surface of Mars than we know about our own ocean floor,” Dr. Li added. “It is our ____45____ (责任) to change that.” 【答案】41. discovery 42. reach 43. amazing 44. protect 45. responsibility 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍科学家在马里亚纳海沟附近有了新发现，找到了一种会发光的新品种水母，同时讲述了深海探索的过程，并点明探索、保护深海生态是人类的责任。 【41题详解】 句意：2024年，科学家在马里亚纳海沟附近有了一项令人振奋的发现。不定冠词an后接单数名词，“发现”对应的名词为discovery。 【42题详解】 句意：研究人员必须使用特殊潜水器抵达六千多米的深海。reach“到达”是动词，use sth. to do sth.“使用某物做某事”是固定搭配，to后接动词原形reach。 【43题详解】 句意：每次下潜，我们都会看到一些令人惊奇的事物。此处是修饰事物，应该用-ing形式形容词，amazing“令人惊奇的”是形容词，符合语境。 【44题详解】 句意：他们希望自己的工作有助于保护这些深海生态系统。protect“保护”是动词，help (to) do sth.“帮助做某事”是固定搭配，此处应该用动词原形protect。 【45题详解】 句意：改变这一现状是我们的责任。形容词性物主代词our后接名词，responsibility“责任”是名词，符合语境。 B) 请根据短文意思，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。 Have you ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut? For Yang Liwei, China’s first man in space, that dream began in ____46____ (child). He grew up in a small town in Liaoning Province. As a boy, he loved reading books about airplanes and rockets. His ____47____ (parent) noticed his interest and encouraged him to follow his dreams. After years of hard training, he was ____48____ (choose) for the Shenzhou-5 mission. On October 15, 2003, he became a national hero. When asked about the ____49____ (important) of his journey, he said, “This is not just my achievement. It belongs to every person who worked to make it possible.” Today, Yang continues to inspire young people. He ____50____ (visit) over 200 schools to share his story and encourage students to reach for the stars. 【答案】46. childhood 47. parents 48. chosen 49. importance 50. has visited 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了中国首位航天员杨利伟的逐梦经历。他自幼怀揣航天梦想，在家人鼓励下坚持努力，最终成功执行神舟五号任务。如今他仍奔走各地，用自身故事激励青少年勇敢追梦。 【46题详解】 句意：对于中国首位航天员杨利伟来说，这个梦想始于童年。此处表示“童年、幼年”，介词in后接名词，child“孩子”应该变为childhood。 【47题详解】 句意：他的父母发现了他的兴趣，并鼓励他追逐梦想。此处指父亲和母亲两个人，parent用复数形parents。 【48题详解】 句意：经过多年刻苦训练，他被选中执行神舟五号任务。主语he和choose是被动关系，本句为一般过去时的被动语态，结构为was/were+动词过去分词；choose的过去分词是chosen。 【49题详解】 句意：当被问及这段旅程的意义时。定冠词the后接名词，important“重要的”是形容词，其名词形式为importance“重要性、意义”。 【50题详解】 句意：他已经走访了200多所学校，分享自己的故事，鼓励孩子们追逐梦想。动作从过去开始并持续到现在，用现在完成时，结构为have/has+动词过去分词，主语He是第三人称单数，助动词用has；visit的过去分词为visited。 C) 请阅读下面对话，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空（方框中有一个单词或短语是多余选项），使对话内容完整正确。 actually solution pressure achieve rather than balanced Tom: Hi, Emily! You look tired. What’s wrong? Emily: I’ve been staying up late to study for exams. I feel so much ____51____ lately. Tom: I understand. But remember, health is more important than grades. Emily: I know, but my parents expect me to ____52____ top scores in every subject. Tom: Have you talked to them about how you feel? Emily: Not ____53____. I’m afraid they might be disappointed. Tom: You should try. Communication is usually the best ____54____ to these problems. Emily: Maybe you’re right. I need a more ____55____ approach to life—study hard, but also rest and have fun. Tom: Exactly! Let’s go for a walk. Fresh air will help you relax. Emily: Thanks, Tom. You’re a good friend. 【答案】51. pressure 52. achieve 53. actually 54. solution 55. balanced 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述Emily因备考熬夜、背负学业压力，在Tom的劝说下，决定和父母沟通，并选择劳逸结合、张弛有度的生活方式。 【51题详解】 句意：我最近感觉压力很大。此处feel后接名词作宾语，pressure意为“压力”，so much后接不可数名词，符合语境。 【52题详解】 句意：但我的父母期望我每门科目都取得高分。固定搭配expect sb. to do sth.，achieve表示“取得、获得”，achieve top scores“取得高分”为常用表达，符合句意。 【53题详解】 句意：其实并没有。not actually表示“实际上并没有”，贴合对话语境。 【54题详解】 句意：沟通通常是解决这些问题最好的办法。定冠词the后接名词，solution意为“解决办法”，the solution to problems“问题的解决办法”是固定搭配。 【55题详解】 句意：我需要一种更均衡的生活方式。形容词修饰名词approach，balanced表示“均衡的、平衡的”，符合后文劳逸结合的描述。 五、阅读填空（共19小题；满分20分） X Let’s explore the fascinating world of animal communication! A) 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在短文后表格中第1-8小题的空格里填入最恰当的单词，回答第9小题。注意：第1-8小题每个空格只填1个单词；第9小题不少于20个词。 When you think of animal communication, you probably imagine sounds — dogs barking, birds singing, or lions roaring. But animals have developed many surprising ways to send messages without making a noise. Take the cuttlefish, for example. This sea creature is sometimes called the “chameleon of the sea” because it can change its skin color and texture in less than a second. A cuttlefish uses these changes to communicate with other cuttlefish. A dark color might mean “I’m angry” or “stay away,” while a light color with waving patterns might mean “I’m interested in you.” Male cuttlefish have even been observed showing female patterns on one side of their body to attract a female, while showing male patterns on the other side to fool a competing male. Bees, as many people know, communicate through dance. When a scout bee finds a good food source, it returns to the hive and performs a “waggle dance.” The direction of the dance tells other bees which way to fly, and the duration of the dance tells them how far to go. This form of communication is so precise that other bees can find flowers up to 10 kilometers away. Elephants have a secret language that humans cannot hear. They produce low-frequency sounds called infrasound that travel for many kilometers through the ground. Other elephants “hear” these messages through their feet, which are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Scientists have recorded elephants using specific infrasound calls to warn others of danger, to gather the herd, and even to greet old friends after long separations. Perhaps the most unusual form of animal communication comes from the honeybee’s “shaking signal.” When a bee returns from a disappointing trip with little or no food, it performs a shaking dance. This signal discourages other bees from going to that location, saving the colony’s energy for more promising sources. Ants communicate mainly through chemicals called pheromones. When an ant finds food, it leaves a chemical trail on the ground as it returns to the nest. Other ants follow this trail to the food. But ants also use different pheromones for different purposes — one for “danger,” one for “follow me,” and even one for “I’m dead” (which causes other ants to carry the body away). Understanding animal communication is not just interesting — it can help us protect endangered species. For example, by recording and understanding elephant infrasound calls, conservationists can predict when herds are moving toward human farms and take action to prevent conflicts. Aspect Details What is the article about? Animals communicate in many____56____ ways besides sounds. Examples of silent communication Cuttlefish Change skin color and texture to show emotions or ____57____ other cuttlefish. Bees (waggle dance) The direction tells the ____58____ to fly; the duration tells the distance. Elephants Use infrasound that travels through the ground; other elephants ____59____ with their feet. Honeybees (shaking signal) Performed after a ____60____ trip to discourage others from going there. Ants Leave ____61____ trails (pheromones) to guide others to food or warn of danger. Why it matters Understanding animal communication helps with ____62____ efforts. Example: predicting elephant movements to avoid ____63____ with humans. Based on the passage, which form of animal communication do you find most amazing? Why? (at least 20 words) ________________64________________ 【答案】56. surprising##amazing 57. fool##trick 58. way 59. hear##sense##feel 60. disappointing##bad##unsuccessful 61. chemical 62. protection##conservation 63. conflicts##trouble 64. (示例) I find the cuttlefish most amazing because it can change colors in less than a second to show different emotions and even trick other cuttlefish. That’s truly incredible! 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了乌贼、蜜蜂、大象、蚂蚁等动物各具特色的无声交流方式，同时讲述了研究动物交流对于保护濒危物种、化解人与动物矛盾的重要作用。 【56题详解】 第一段指出：“But animals have developed many surprising ways to send messages without making a noise.”，说明动物除了依靠声音交流外，还有许多奇特的方式传递信息，所以此处填surprising（也可填amazing）作定语。 【57题详解】 第二段指出：“Male cuttlefish have even been observed showing female patterns on one side of their body to attract a female, while showing male patterns on the other side to fool a competing male.”，说明乌贼改变肤色和纹路除了表达情绪，还能迷惑其他同类，所以此处填fool（也可填trick）。 【58题详解】 第三段指出：“The direction of the dance tells other bees which way to fly, and the duration of the dance tells them how far to go.”，说明蜜蜂摇摆舞的方向会告知同伴飞行的方向，所以此处填way。 【59题详解】 第四段指出：“Other elephants ‘hear’ these messages through their feet, which are extremely sensitive to vibrations.”，说明其他大象会依靠双脚接收、感知次声波传递的信息，所以此处填hear（也可填sense/feel），主语是复数，动词用原形。 【60题详解】 第五段指出：“When a bee returns from a disappointing trip with little or no food, it performs a shaking dance.”，直接表明蜜蜂在失望的觅食之旅后跳摇动舞，所以此处填disappointing（也可填bad/unsuccessful）作定语。 【61题详解】 第六段指出：“When an ant finds food, it leaves a chemical trail on the ground as it returns to the nest.”，说明蚂蚁会留下化学踪迹（信息素）来引导同伴或警示危险，所以此处填chemical作定语。 【62题详解】 最后一段指出：“Understanding animal communication is not just interesting — it can help us protect endangered species.”，说明研究动物的交流方式能够助力物种保护相关工作，所以此处填protection（也可填conservation）。 【63题详解】 最后一段指出：“conservationists can predict when herds are moving toward human farms and take action to prevent conflicts.”，说明预判大象的动向是为了避免大象与人类之间产生冲突，所以此处填conflicts（也可填trouble）。 【64题详解】 本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一。结合文章和实际情况，合理作答即可。 XI Let’s explore the world of Chinese puppetry! B) 请根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。 Chinese puppetry is one of the oldest forms of storytelling in the world. For over 2,000 years, puppeteers have used strings, rods, and even their hands to bring characters to life. This art form is not just e____65____ for children — it often tells serious stories about history, love, and war. There are several t____66____ of Chinese puppetry. The most famous is the string puppet (marionette), which uses up to 36 strings to control a single puppet’s movements. The puppeteer must practice for years to m____67____ this skill. Another type is the shadow puppet, where flat leather figures are held b____68____ a light screen. The audience sees only the shadows, which creates a magical effect. In recent years, traditional puppetry has faced c____69____. Fewer young people are learning the craft, and audiences are shrinking. However, some artists are finding w____70____ to keep the art alive. They combine puppetry with modern technology like LED lights and digital projections. One group in Fujian even created a puppet show about space exploration — a____71____ from the usual historical stories. “I believe puppetry can speak to modern audiences,” says Lin Wei, a 32-year-old puppeteer. “The key is to respect the tradition w____72____ also being creative.” Lin’s troupe performs at schools and community centers, often f____73____ free. “When I see children’s eyes light up during a show, I know this art still has a f____74____,” he adds. 【答案】65. entertainment##ntertainment##enjoyable##njoyable 66. types##ypes 67. master##aster 68. behind##ehind 69. challenges##hallenges 70. ways##ays 71. apart##part 72. while##hile 73. for##or 74. future##uture 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了中国木偶戏的悠久历史与主要类别，讲述了传统木偶戏如今遭遇传承难题，不少艺人通过融合现代科技、创新剧目题材、深入基层演出等方式守护这项古老技艺，并表达了人们对木偶戏长远发展的信心。 【65题详解】 句意：这种艺术形式不只是供孩子们娱乐的/让孩子们感到愉快，它还常常讲述关于历史、爱情与战争的严肃故事。该处需一个名词或形容词，在句中作表语；后文提到木偶戏也会讲述严肃故事，说明它不只有娱乐属性或让孩子愉快。结合首字母“e”，应填entertainment/enjoyable。 【66题详解】 句意：中国木偶戏有好几种类型。该处需一个可数名词复数，在句中作主语；后文依次介绍了提线木偶、皮影戏等不同品类，提示语义与“种类”相关；several表示“数个”，其后必须接可数名词复数。结合首字母“t”，应填types。 【67题详解】 句意：木偶艺人必须练习多年才能掌握这项技艺。该处需一个动词原形，在不定式结构中作目的状语；前文提到操控木偶动作难度很高，需要长期练习，提示语义与“精通、掌握”技能相关；不定式符号to后要求使用动词原形。结合首字母“m”，应填master。 【68题详解】 句意：还有一种是皮影戏，扁平的皮制人偶被放置在灯幕后方。该处需一个介词，和后面名词短语共同作地点状语；结合皮影戏的表演常识，人偶处于幕布后方才能投射出影子，提示语义与方位有关。结合首字母“b”，应填behind。 【69题详解】 句意：近年来，传统木偶戏面临着诸多挑战。该处需一个可数名词复数，在句中作宾语；后文提到学习这门手艺的年轻人减少、观众不断流失，说明行业陷入困境；face challenges是固定搭配，意为“面临挑战”。结合首字母“c”，应填challenges。 【70题详解】 句意：然而，一些艺人正在想办法让这门古老艺术延续下去。该处需一个可数名词复数，在句中作宾语；前文指出木偶戏发展遇阻，此处转折表示艺人积极寻找解决办法；find ways to do sth为固定搭配，意为“想方设法做某事”。结合首字母“w”，应填ways。 【71题详解】 句意：福建有一个剧团甚至编排了太空探索主题的木偶剧，和传统的历史故事截然不同。该处需一个副词，用于构成固定短语；前文介绍全新的表演主题，和传统剧目形成反差；apart from是固定短语，意为“不同于、除……之外”。结合首字母“a”，应填apart。 【72题详解】 句意：关键是在尊重传统的同时，也要勇于创新。该处需一个连词，引导伴随状语；句子表达要兼顾传统与创新，强调两种行为同步进行；while + 现在分词是常用结构，可表示 “与此同时”。结合首字母“w”，应填while。 【73题详解】 句意：林的团队会在学校和社区中心进行表演，而且通常都是免费的。该处需一个介词，构成短语“for free”表示“免费”；上文提到“演出”，下文“for free”提示语义与“为了”相关；结合首字母“f”，应填for。 【74题详解】 句意：当我看到孩子们在演出中眼里放光时，我就知道这门艺术依旧拥有未来。该处需一个可数名词单数，在句中作宾语；前文讲述艺人努力传承木偶戏，此处表达对这门艺术的美好期许，语义与 “前景、未来” 相关；不定冠词a后要求使用可数名词单数。结合首字 “f”，应填future。 六、书面表达（共1小题；满分15分） XII Let’s share our thoughts on the future! 75. 假设你是李华，你的英语老师Mr. Wang要求你们思考自己未来的职业梦想。请你根据以下提示，用英语给Mr. Wang写一封邮件，分享你的想法。 提示： 1. What job do you want to do in the future? 2. Why do you want to do this job? (Give at least two reasons) 3. How will you prepare for this job? 注意： 1. 邮件内容须自拟，要求语句通顺、意思连贯、符合题意； 2. 词数90左右，邮件开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3. 短文中不得使用真实的个人或学校信息。 Dear Mr. Wang, Thank you for asking us to think about our future dreams. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your dream job, Mr. Wang? I would love to hear your story too. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】参考范文： Dear Mr. Wang, Thank you for asking us to think about our future dreams. I want to become an environmental scientist. First, I am deeply worried about climate change and pollution. I want to help find solutions to protect our planet. Second, I have always loved nature and science. Combining these two interests feels like the perfect path for me. To prepare for this job, I will study hard in biology and chemistry. I plan to join environmental clubs and volunteer for clean-up activities. I hope to study environmental science at university. I will also learn from scientists by reading their research and watching documentaries. What is your dream job, Mr. Wang? I would love to hear your story too. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【详解】【第一步：审题立意】 确定文体：电子邮件，主题时态为一般现在时和一般将来时 明确要点：未来职业目标、选择该职业的至少两个理由、为实现目标的准备计划 确定人称：第一人称（I/we） 注意事项：词数为90词左右，不得透露真实个人或学校信息，邮件格式规范 【第二步：构思布局】 三段式结构 开头段：回应老师的话题引导，自然引出自己的职业梦想 主题段：分层展开，先说明梦想职业，再阐述理由，最后写具体的准备行动 结尾段：礼貌收尾，用提问和祝福的方式呼应邮件格式 【第三步：要点展开】 要点一：未来职业 职业选择：environmental scientist/doctor/teacher/writer 核心表达：I want to become.../My dream job is to be... 要点二：选择理由 理由1——兴趣驱动： I have always loved nature and science. Combining these two interests feels like the perfect path for me/I am interested in.../I enjoy working with people 理由2——价值意义： deeply worried about climate change and pollution/help find solutions to protect our planet/make the world better 要点三：准备计划 学习层面：I will study hard in biology and chemistry/study environmental science at university/improve my skills 实践层面：join environmental clubs and volunteer for clean-up activities/learn from scientists by reading their research and watching documentaries/plan to take part in related activities 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年度第二学期第二次学情调研 九年级英语 2026.05 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共10页。全卷满分90分。考试时间为90分钟。试题包含选择题和非选择题。考生答题全部答在答题卡上，答在本试卷上无效。 2. 请将自己的姓名、考试证号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3. 答选择题必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净，再选涂其它答案。答非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡的指定位置，在其它位置答题一律无效。 选择题（共40分） 一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的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。 Task I Learn about the power of teamwork. Ants are tiny creatures, but they can carry objects 50 times heavier than themselves. This amazing ability comes from their strong sense of ____1____. When an ant finds food, it leaves a chemical trail for others to follow. ____2____, a whole army of ants can transport the food back to the nest within minutes. Scientists have studied how ants work together ____3____ solve complex problems. ____4____ an ant is separated from its group, it becomes nervous and less efficient. This shows that cooperation is not just helpful—it is ____5____ for their survival. Humans can learn a lot from these small insects. Teamwork allows us to achieve goals ____6____ would be impossible alone. So next time you face a difficult task, remember the ants and ask ____7____: “Am I working with others or trying to do everything by myself?” Honeybees also show the power of working together. ____8____ a single bee finds a new flower field, it returns to the hive and performs a “waggle dance” to tell others exactly ____9____ to go. The whole group then flies to the source. This communication system is so ____10____ that it has inspired human technologies like swarm robotics. ____11____ the hive, each bee has a specific role—some clean, some guard, and some collect nectar. Without this division of labor, the colony would ____12____. Interestingly, when a hive becomes too crowded, some bees leave with the old queen to start a new colony. This ____13____ of “swarming” ensures the survival of the species. Scientists believe that ____14____ human organizations could learn from bees is how to balance individual roles with group goals. The next time you see a bee, remember that it is not just an insect—it is ____15____ of a highly organized society. 1. A. duty B. humor C. community D. direction 2. A. As a result B. After all C. In fact D. For example 3. A. help B. to help C. helping D. helped 4. A. If B. Unless C. Until D. Though 5. A. useless B. strange C. necessary D. comfortable 6. A. who B. what C. which D. whose 7. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself 8. A. Before B. After C. During D. Since 9. A. how B. when C. where D. why 10. A. simple B. effective C. dangerous D. traditional 11. A. Inside B. Outside C. Without D. Against 12. A. grow B. fail C. improve D. appear 13. A. process B. product C. project D. problem 14. A. that B. what C. which D. whether 15. A. part B. kind C. form D. sign 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） Task II Experience the kindness of strangers. It was a rainy Tuesday evening. I was waiting at the bus stop after a long day of work, feeling completely ____16____. My phone battery had died, and I had no way to check the bus schedule. Twenty minutes passed, but no bus came. A middle-aged woman standing next to me noticed my worried look. “Are you okay, dear?” she asked ____17____. “I’m trying to get to Greenfield, but I’m not sure if I missed the last bus,” I replied. She smiled and said, “I take that route too. It’s running late because of the rain. Don’t ____18____.” We started chatting. Her name was Mrs. Chen, and she worked as a nurse. She told me about her day at the hospital, how she had ____19____ a little boy who was scared of getting a shot. “I held his hand and told him a story,” she said. “By the end, he was smiling.” When the bus finally arrived, Mrs. Chen let me get on first. As I reached for my wallet, I realized I had ____20____ my bus card at home. I stood there, embarrassed, not knowing what to do. Without a word, Mrs. Chen stepped forward and swiped her card ____21____ me. “Don’t worry about it,” she said. “We all need a little help sometimes.” I thanked her repeatedly, but she just waved her hand and found a seat. For the rest of the ride, we sat in comfortable ____22____. When she got off at her stop, she turned back and said, “Remember to pass it on.” That small act of kindness stayed with me for years. It taught me that even in a city of millions, ____23____ can appear when you least expect it. Since that day, I have tried to ____24____ the same kindness to others. I’ve paid for a stranger’s coffee, helped an elderly neighbor carry groceries, and volunteered at a local shelter. Each time, I think of Mrs. Chen and her simple _____25_____: “Pass it on.” 16. A. excited B. tired C. bored D. surprised 17. A. gently B. loudly C. proudly D. seriously 18. A. cry B. worry C. rush D. leave 19. A. taught B. saved C. comforted D. raised 20. A. hidden B. broken C. left D. borrowed 21. A. for B. with C. by D. from 22. A. silence B. anger C. fear D. doubt 23. A. trouble B. danger C. kindness D. pressure 24. A. show off B. give up C. look for D. pass on 25. A. question B. advice C. report D. secret 三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下列材料，从材料后各题所给的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。 Task III Decide if homework should be banned. A The big debate Should homework be banned? For years, students and parents have argued about homework. Some say it helps learning, while others believe it causes stress and takes away family time. Now, several schools around the world are experimenting with “no-homework” policies. What do you think? Should homework be a thing of the past? YES — Ban homework! - Students already spend 6-7 hours in school. Extra work at home leads to burnout. - Homework increases family stress. Parents and children often fight over assignments. - Many studies show that homework has little benefit for elementary school students. - Free time after school should be for sports, hobbies, and rest — not more worksheets. NO — Keep homework! - Homework reinforces what students learn in class. Practice makes progress. - It teaches responsibility and time management — important life skills. - Without homework, students may fall behind those in other countries. - Well-designed homework (like reading for fun or projects) can actually increase curiosity. What do you think? Now that you’ve read both sides, visit schoolvoice.com/polls to cast your vote. We’ll share the results in next month’s magazine. 26. According to the “YES” side, why is homework harmful for elementary students? A. It takes too much time to design. B. It has little educational benefit. C. It makes students dislike school. D. It is too difficult for them. 27. What does the “NO” side say about homework’s benefits? A. It helps students make more friends. B. It teaches responsibility and time management. C. It allows parents to learn with children. D. It replaces the need for classroom learning. 28. Where is this passage most likely to be found? A. A science textbook. B. A school newsletter. C. A travel guide. D. A cooking website. B In a small town in Ohio, 12-year-old Emma started a “Sunshine Committee” at her middle school. The idea came to her after she noticed a classmate sitting alone at lunch every day. “I thought about how lonely she must feel,” Emma said. “So I decided to do something.” The Sunshine Committee is a group of student volunteers who perform small acts of kindness for others. They write encouraging notes, help carry heavy books, and sit with anyone who is eating alone. What started as Emma’s idea has now grown to include over 50 students. Emma’s teacher, Mrs. Garcia, was amazed by the impact. “I’ve seen shy students come out of their shells,” she said. “The whole school atmosphere has become warmer and more welcoming.” One of the committee members, 13-year-old Marcus, described how the group works. “We have a private chat group,” he explained. “If someone sees a student who looks sad or left out, they post a message, and volunteers take turns cheering that person up.” The school principal decided to recognize the committee’s efforts. “We created a ‘Kindness Wall’ in the hallway,” he said. “Students can post thank-you notes to anyone who has helped them. The wall is almost always full.” Emma’s mother said she wasn’t surprised by her daughter’s initiative. “Emma has always been an empathetic child,” she said. “When she was six, she asked if we could donate her birthday presents to children in the hospital.” When asked what advice she has for other students, Emma said simply: “You don’t have to do something big. A smile or a kind word can change someone’s whole day. Just start where you are.” 29. What made Emma start the Sunshine Committee? A. She was asked by her teacher. B. She saw a classmate eating alone. C. She wanted to win an award. D. She read a book about kindness. 30. How does the Sunshine Committee help others? A. They raise money for poor students. B. They write notes and sit with lonely students. C. They organize after-school parties. D. They teach classes for younger kids. 31. Which word best describes Emma? A. Shy and quiet. B. Caring and creative. C. Serious and strict. D. Funny and loud. C Tom was drawing a picture when his little sister Lucy came into the room. “What are you making?” she asked. “It’s a flying car,” Tom said. “When I grow up, I’m going to invent one.” Lucy giggled. “That’s impossible. Cars can’t fly.” Just then, their grandfather walked in. He had heard the conversation. “You know, Lucy,” he said, “people once said the same thing about airplanes, smartphones, and even light bulbs.” Grandpa sat down and told them a story. “When I was your age, my teacher told our class that humans would never walk on the moon. Twenty years later, I watched Neil Armstrong take that famous step on television.” “But Grandpa,” Lucy said, “some things really are impossible, aren’t they?” Grandpa thought for a moment. “Let me tell you about something called the ‘four-minute mile.’ For thousands of years, people believed it was impossible for a human to run a mile in less than four minutes. Doctors said the human body would break down. Then, in 1954, a man named Roger Bannister did it. And guess what happened next?” “What?” both children asked. “Within one year, 37 other runners also broke the four-minute mile. The only thing that had changed was people’s belief about what was possible.” Tom’s eyes lit up. “So my flying car isn’t impossible?” “I’m not saying it will be easy,” Grandpa said with a smile. “But never let anyone tell you that something is impossible just because it hasn’t been done yet. Every invention starts with someone who dared to imagine.” Lucy looked at Tom’s drawing again. “Can I help you design it?” she asked. Tom grinned. “Of course. You can be in charge of the color.” 32. What did Grandpa’s teacher say when he was young? A. Airplanes would become common. B. Humans would never walk on the moon. C. Smartphones would change the world. D. The four-minute mile was possible. 33. What happened after Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile? A. Doctors proved it was dangerous. B. Many other runners did the same. C. People stopped trying to run fast. D. The record was never broken again. 34. What lesson does Grandpa want to teach the children? A. Hard work always leads to success. B. Impossible things can become possible. C. Older people know more than young people. D. Flying cars will be invented very soon. 35. How does Lucy’s attitude change by the end of the story? A. She still thinks the flying car is impossible. B. She becomes interested in helping Tom. C. She decides to become a runner. D. She wants to prove Grandpa wrong. D Have you ever noticed that some people seem to learn new skills faster than others? A growing body of research suggests that the secret may lie in something called a “growth mindset.” Psychologist Carol Dweck from Stanford University spent decades studying how people think about their own abilities. She discovered that people generally fall into two categories. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that intelligence and talent are born, not made — you either have it or you don’t. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. The difference between these two mindsets has powerful effects. In one study, Dweck and her team gave a group of students a set of challenging puzzles. Students with a growth mindset welcomed the challenge and learned from their mistakes. Students with a fixed mindset, however, became discouraged and avoided difficult problems. But here’s the good news: mindsets can be changed. In another study, researchers taught a group of struggling students that the brain is like a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it gets. After learning this simple idea, the students’ grades improved significantly. They started seeing mistakes as opportunities to learn rather than signs of failure. So how can you develop a growth mindset? First, pay attention to your self-talk. When you catch yourself thinking “I’m just not good at math,” add the word “yet” — “I’m not good at math yet.” Second, celebrate effort, not just results. Did you try a new strategy? Did you keep working even when it was hard? Those are successes. Third, learn from others who inspire you. Read about scientists, artists, and athletes who failed many times before they succeeded. Thomas Edison famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” That’s a growth mindset in action. The next time you face something difficult, remember: your brain is ready to grow. You just have to give it the chance. 36. What do people with a fixed mindset believe? A. Intelligence can be developed through effort. B. Abilities are something you are born with. C. Mistakes are opportunities to learn. D. The brain grows like a muscle. 37. How did struggling students improve in the study mentioned in paragraph 4? A. They were given easier puzzles. B. They learned that the brain can grow. C. They were taught by Carol Dweck herself. D. They practiced the same problems repeatedly. 38. What does the author suggest doing to develop a growth mindset? A. Avoid difficult tasks to prevent failure. B. Compare yourself only to your past self. C. Use the word “yet” when facing challenges. D. Focus only on final results, not effort. 39. Why does the author mention Thomas Edison? A. To show that failure is always bad. B. To prove that intelligence is fixed. C. To give an example of a growth mindset. D. To argue that hard work is unnecessary. 40. What is the best title for this passage? A. Why Some People Are Smarter Than Others B. The Power of a Growth Mindset C. How to Avoid Making Mistakes D. The Life of Carol Dweck 非选择题（共50分） 四、填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） VII Let’s discover the secrets of the deep ocean! A) 请根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使短文意思完整正确。 The deep ocean is one of the least explored places on Earth. In 2024, scientists made an exciting ____41____ (发现) near the Mariana Trench. They found a new species of jellyfish that glows in the dark. This creature uses its light to attract prey and scare away enemies. The researchers had to use a special submarine to ____42____ (到达) depths of over 6,000 meters. “Every time we go down, we see something ____43____ (令人惊奇的),” said Dr. Li, the lead scientist. The team collected samples and took thousands of photos. They hope that their work will help ____44____ (保护) these deep-sea ecosystems. “We know more about the surface of Mars than we know about our own ocean floor,” Dr. Li added. “It is our ____45____ (责任) to change that.” B) 请根据短文意思，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。 Have you ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut? For Yang Liwei, China’s first man in space, that dream began in ____46____ (child). He grew up in a small town in Liaoning Province. As a boy, he loved reading books about airplanes and rockets. His ____47____ (parent) noticed his interest and encouraged him to follow his dreams. After years of hard training, he was ____48____ (choose) for the Shenzhou-5 mission. On October 15, 2003, he became a national hero. When asked about the ____49____ (important) of his journey, he said, “This is not just my achievement. It belongs to every person who worked to make it possible.” Today, Yang continues to inspire young people. He ____50____ (visit) over 200 schools to share his story and encourage students to reach for the stars. C) 请阅读下面对话，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空（方框中有一个单词或短语是多余选项），使对话内容完整正确。 actually solution pressure achieve rather than balanced Tom: Hi, Emily! You look tired. What’s wrong? Emily: I’ve been staying up late to study for exams. I feel so much ____51____ lately. Tom: I understand. But remember, health is more important than grades. Emily: I know, but my parents expect me to ____52____ top scores in every subject. Tom: Have you talked to them about how you feel? Emily: Not ____53____. I’m afraid they might be disappointed. Tom: You should try. Communication is usually the best ____54____ to these problems. Emily: Maybe you’re right. I need a more ____55____ approach to life—study hard, but also rest and have fun. Tom: Exactly! Let’s go for a walk. Fresh air will help you relax. Emily: Thanks, Tom. You’re a good friend. 五、阅读填空（共19小题；满分20分） X Let’s explore the fascinating world of animal communication! A) 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在短文后表格中第1-8小题的空格里填入最恰当的单词，回答第9小题。注意：第1-8小题每个空格只填1个单词；第9小题不少于20个词。 When you think of animal communication, you probably imagine sounds — dogs barking, birds singing, or lions roaring. But animals have developed many surprising ways to send messages without making a noise. Take the cuttlefish, for example. This sea creature is sometimes called the “chameleon of the sea” because it can change its skin color and texture in less than a second. A cuttlefish uses these changes to communicate with other cuttlefish. A dark color might mean “I’m angry” or “stay away,” while a light color with waving patterns might mean “I’m interested in you.” Male cuttlefish have even been observed showing female patterns on one side of their body to attract a female, while showing male patterns on the other side to fool a competing male. Bees, as many people know, communicate through dance. When a scout bee finds a good food source, it returns to the hive and performs a “waggle dance.” The direction of the dance tells other bees which way to fly, and the duration of the dance tells them how far to go. This form of communication is so precise that other bees can find flowers up to 10 kilometers away. Elephants have a secret language that humans cannot hear. They produce low-frequency sounds called infrasound that travel for many kilometers through the ground. Other elephants “hear” these messages through their feet, which are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Scientists have recorded elephants using specific infrasound calls to warn others of danger, to gather the herd, and even to greet old friends after long separations. Perhaps the most unusual form of animal communication comes from the honeybee’s “shaking signal.” When a bee returns from a disappointing trip with little or no food, it performs a shaking dance. This signal discourages other bees from going to that location, saving the colony’s energy for more promising sources. Ants communicate mainly through chemicals called pheromones. When an ant finds food, it leaves a chemical trail on the ground as it returns to the nest. Other ants follow this trail to the food. But ants also use different pheromones for different purposes — one for “danger,” one for “follow me,” and even one for “I’m dead” (which causes other ants to carry the body away). Understanding animal communication is not just interesting — it can help us protect endangered species. For example, by recording and understanding elephant infrasound calls, conservationists can predict when herds are moving toward human farms and take action to prevent conflicts. Aspect Details What is the article about? Animals communicate in many____56____ ways besides sounds. Examples of silent communication Cuttlefish Change skin color and texture to show emotions or ____57____ other cuttlefish. Bees (waggle dance) The direction tells the ____58____ to fly; the duration tells the distance. Elephants Use infrasound that travels through the ground; other elephants ____59____ with their feet. Honeybees (shaking signal) Performed after a ____60____ trip to discourage others from going there. Ants Leave ____61____ trails (pheromones) to guide others to food or warn of danger. Why it matters Understanding animal communication helps with ____62____ efforts. Example: predicting elephant movements to avoid ____63____ with humans. Based on the passage, which form of animal communication do you find most amazing? Why? (at least 20 words) ________________64________________ XI Let’s explore the world of Chinese puppetry! B) 请根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。 Chinese puppetry is one of the oldest forms of storytelling in the world. For over 2,000 years, puppeteers have used strings, rods, and even their hands to bring characters to life. This art form is not just e____65____ for children — it often tells serious stories about history, love, and war. There are several t____66____ of Chinese puppetry. The most famous is the string puppet (marionette), which uses up to 36 strings to control a single puppet’s movements. The puppeteer must practice for years to m____67____ this skill. Another type is the shadow puppet, where flat leather figures are held b____68____ a light screen. The audience sees only the shadows, which creates a magical effect. In recent years, traditional puppetry has faced c____69____. Fewer young people are learning the craft, and audiences are shrinking. However, some artists are finding w____70____ to keep the art alive. They combine puppetry with modern technology like LED lights and digital projections. One group in Fujian even created a puppet show about space exploration — a____71____ from the usual historical stories. “I believe puppetry can speak to modern audiences,” says Lin Wei, a 32-year-old puppeteer. “The key is to respect the tradition w____72____ also being creative.” Lin’s troupe performs at schools and community centers, often f____73____ free. “When I see children’s eyes light up during a show, I know this art still has a f____74____,” he adds. 六、书面表达（共1小题；满分15分） XII Let’s share our thoughts on the future! 75. 假设你是李华，你的英语老师Mr. Wang要求你们思考自己未来的职业梦想。请你根据以下提示，用英语给Mr. Wang写一封邮件，分享你的想法。 提示： 1. What job do you want to do in the future? 2. Why do you want to do this job? (Give at least two reasons) 3. How will you prepare for this job? 注意： 1. 邮件内容须自拟，要求语句通顺、意思连贯、符合题意； 2. 词数90左右，邮件开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3. 短文中不得使用真实的个人或学校信息。 Dear Mr. Wang, Thank you for asking us to think about our future dreams. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your dream job, Mr. Wang? I would love to hear your story too. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $