北京市海淀实验学校2024-2025学年九年级上学期期末考试英语B卷

海淀实验学校2024—2025学年度九年级上学期期末考试 (2025.1) 英语B卷 考试时间：90分钟 满分：100分 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共4页，共四道大题，60道小题。 2. 试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 Section 1 Vocabulary (20’) Part 1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the words in the box. (10’) curious beyond bother relate suit despite treasure launch absent mission 1. My little brothers ________ me sometimes, but I still love them. 2. ________ feeling nervous, I made a great speech in front of my class. 3. My ________ about space led me to join the astronomy club at school. 4. Our school ________ a new recycling program to help the environment. 5. The math problem we solved today is ________ to the one we did last week. 6. I ________ the friendship I have with my classmates because we support each other. 7. I was ________ from school yesterday because I had an appointment with the doctor. 8. My ________ today are to finish my math homework and help my little sister with her reading. 9. I want to learn more than what’s in the textbook, so I read extra books to go ________ the basics. 10. Wearing a school uniform ________ me because it’s easy and I don’t have to worry about what to wear. Part 2 Complete the sentences. (10’) 11. 当我还是小孩子的时候，我经常假装自己是超级英雄。 When I was little, I used to ________ ________ ________ a superhero. 12. 在小组合作的时候，我们想出了一个很棒的科学项目点子。 During group work, we ________ ________ ________ a great idea for our science project. 13. 我花了一段时间才习惯早起上学，但现在很容易了。 It took me a while to ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ early for school, but now it’s easy. 14. 我花了很多时间为了考试学习，代价是错过了我最喜欢的电视节目。 I spent a lot of time studying for the test ________ ________ ________ ________ missing my favorite TV show. 15. 我们成立了学习小组，互相帮助解决有困难的科目。 We ________ ________ a study group to help each other with difficult subjects. Section 2 Grammar (20’) Part 1 (10’) Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the words. ____16____ the start of the year, lots of people often make their own New Year’s ____17____ (resolution). What about you? Do you know what kind of resolutions you should make? First, your New Year’s resolutions should be good for you. They can be about your schoolwork. For example, you can promise yourself that you are going to finish your homework on time. They can also be about keeping ____18____ (health). But whatever resolutions you make, you should make sure that they can help improve your life ____19____ have to do with self-improvement. Second, your New Year’s resolutions should not be very difficult ____20____ (keep). Before ____21____ (make) them, you should think ____22____ (careful) about whether you are able to keep your resolutions. Don’t make resolutions ____23____ are impossible to keep. You should keep your resolutions small and simple and then you can easily keep them. After you make some good and realistic resolutions, a plan should ____24____ (make). Writing down ____25____ you need to do every day is very necessary, and then do it. Part 2 Cloze. (10’) For decades, Richard Edmonson swam every week. “The problem was the view,” he says. The man had grown ____26____ of looking at the bottom of the pool by the time he was 70. And so, he ____27____ running. At first, Edmonson ran in his ____28____, working his way up from a few blocks at a time. Encouraged by his son, Richie, a runner and cyclist, Edmonson ____29____ a long-distance road race in 2008. He felt ____30____ to have finished third in his age group, which inspired him to continue his running. However, Edmonson’s reason for running changed dramatically when tragedy (悲剧) struck. In 2014, his wife passed away and then, only a year later, Richie also ____31____ from a disease. Edmonson treated running as a form of therapy (治疗). He believed it helped him ____32____ his loss. “It has given me what’s probably the best ____33____ about life. Just run the mile you’re in. That’s the best thing you can do,” he says. With this belief, he made it until Richie recovered. Edmonson is the oldest in the three running groups he’s a member of, but he’s far from ____34____ anyone down. He even beat his running partners in a contest. But it’s the ____35____ rather than the competition that truly attracts him. “I’ve enjoyed the company of young people. Thanks to them, I’ve become more energetic and open-minded,” he says. “It’s a wonderful thing to have a social group, especially at my age, when most people are staying in the house.” 26. A. tired B. scared C. fond D. incapable 27. A. kept on B. dreamed of C. took up D. learned from 28. A. house B. school C. firm D. neighbourhood 29. A. watched B. entered C. planned D. considered 30. A. relieved B. pressured C. surprised D. embarrassed 31. A. suffered B. recovered C. died D. escaped 32. A. cover B. forget C. cure D. survive 33. A. news B. advice C. opportunity D. decision 34. A. calming B. turning C. slowing D. putting 35. A. friendship B. hardship C. movement D. achievement Section 3 Reading Comprehension (40’) Passage A ____36____ Gina: I treat my friends very well. For example, I act as if I love dancing with them, but actually I don’t like it at all. ____37____ Helen: I’m always ready to help others. But I’m afraid to ask others for help when I’m in trouble. ____38____ Kevin: I’m good at starting a conversation by asking a question. But after they answer it with “yes” or “no”, I don’t know how to continue. A. Offering help to others can bring a lot of pleasure. Remember you’re allowing others to feel good when you ask others for help. B. It is the worst thing to force yourself to do what you hate to make friends. It may be great at first, but it’s not a right way to form a long and healthy friendship. You should show others your true self. C. Any kind of relationships needs to be carefully maintained. Although you are busy, you can talk with them online or make some phone calls. D. Just try to ask open questions. They encourage the other person to give a more in-depth answer. After the other finishes talking, you can share the same amount of information about yourself. Passage B Sammie Vance knows it feels bad to be left out. So she has been helping kids who feel lonely make friends. Sammie is 14. When she was in the third grade, she started the Buddy Bench program. That was at her school, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Anyone who felt lonely could sit on the “buddy bench”. It showed others that someone needed a friend. The bench brought kids together. “There was one little boy at school, younger than me,” Sammie told TIME for Kids. “He would see me in the hallway and give me a thumbs-up. That told me that what I was doing helped him.” It costs money to build benches. Sammie decided to make them out of recycled materials. This lowered the cost. And the benches were eco-friendly. Sammie gathered friends in her community. They collected 1,200 pounds of bottle caps. A company called Green Tree Plastics made three benches with the bottle caps. Sammie has helped communities all over the country set up buddy benches. And she is spreading kindness around the world. “We recently got a bench in Ghana, Africa,” she says. “That was cool.” Sammie reminds us that kids can help their community. Even small acts of kindness can be powerful. “You don’t have to be an adult to make a difference,” she says. Sammie wrote a book. It tells the story of her buddy benches. Sammie hopes her example will inspire others. “I used to be really, really shy,” she says. Building buddy benches gave her confidence. “I’m definitely more outgoing now.” 39. What does Sammie do to help lonely kids? A. She helps them find a new hobby. B. She introduces them to her friends. C. She starts a program to help them make friends. D. She gives them a thumbs-up to make them happy. 40. How did Sammie lower the cost of making benches? A. She raised money herself. B. She cycled to find materials. C. She turned to her parents. D. She used recycled materials. 41. What do we know about Sammie? A. She used to be a lonely kid. B. She is an expert in recycling materials. C. She is a natural leader from a young age. D. She reminds kids to help their community. 42. Which could be the possible title of Sammie’s book? A. Building Confidence: A Young Inventor’s Story. B. The Art of Recycling: Turning Trash into Treasures. C. The Power of Friendship: Stories from the Buddy Bench. D. Inspire the World: A Kid’s Journey to Make a Difference. Passage C Everyone wants to be attractive to others. To that end, having a good personality is quite important—probably even more so than good looks. In fact, most of your success and happiness will be a result of how well you interact (互动) with others. Therefore, it is your personality that leads to whether people are attracted to, or shy away from you. While we can only change our looks to a certain degree, we can improve our personality as much as we want. We can develop or integrate (整合) any characteristic we think fitting and agreeable into our personalities. One way is to listen to others attentively. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was considered one of the most charming women in the world because she formed the skill of being an excellent listener. She was known for the way she would look a person in the eyes, hang on their every word, and make them feel important. There is nothing more attractive than having someone listen to you attentively, making you feel like you’re the only person in the world. Having an opinion is also important. There is nothing more boring than trying to talk to someone who has no opinion on anything. A conversation has nowhere to go if you have nothing to focus on. If, however, you have an uncommon point of view or a different opinion, you are more interesting to be with socially. What’s more, have a positive attitude. Who wants to be around people who are negative, complain a lot, or have nothing good to say? Everyone enjoys the company of someone who makes them laugh or smile, so look for the humorous and lucky side in a situation—there always is one. When you can add fun and lightheartedness to a dull or grey setting, others will naturally be attracted to you. Last but not least, treat people with respect. Being honest and true to your word will bring you the admiration, respect and gratitude of others. Nothing improves a person’s personality more than honesty and respect, respect for others, as well as respect for oneself. We humans, have the power and ability to shape our personalities however we wish. When we develop ourselves to be all that we can be, we bring happiness to ourselves as well as to others. 43. What can we learn from the passage? A. Being honest will make people laugh or smile. B. People can change their looks as much as they want. C. Having a different point of view will end a conversation. D. Good interaction with others can lead to success and happiness. 44. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is mentioned in Paragraph 3 to show that ________ . A. she was the most charming woman in the world B. being a good listener helps people to be attractive C. people should look others in the eyes while listening D. she was known for teaching others to have a good personality 45. The word “dull” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________ . A. bright B. boring C. dirty D. perfect 46. What is the passage mainly about? A. Ways to shape a good personality. B. Benefits of having a positive attitude. C. The comparison of looks and personalities. D. The effects of developing a certain characteristic. Passage D If I had a cold, I wouldn’t think twice about telling my friends or my doctor. For some reason, however, if I had a mental (心理的) problem, I might not treat it in the same way. At my elementary school, mental health was not discussed even once as far as I can remember. This makes me wonder how many other schools are failing to educate their students on this topic. It makes me sad that children growing up with mental illness may feel like it is something to be ashamed of (对……感到羞耻的) because it is never discussed. When I reached high school, mental health was still seldom discussed. But when it was in the topic of health or biology class, I was given a broad idea that mental illness was a “thing” that really lies. In my opinion, overstressed high school students could benefit (获益) greatly from more deep discussions about how to deal with mental health problems, such as how to know when you should care about yourself or a friend, or who to reach out for help. I know my friends and I could have benefited. Even if you personally have never faced mental health problems, someone you know is sure to have, and you can offer timely help. I also believe we need to normalize (使……正常化) discussions about mental health at an early age, rather than hiding them from sight. At school, I saw a student’s report on mental health education and how it can be carried out in the American school system. The student used the film Iniside Out to explain feelings to younger kids. This report made me believe that it is possible to start these discussions at a young age if we try. Although we can’t change the way people think about mental health over one night, there are still things we can do. Asking our friends how they’re feeling is a good start. 47. How does the writer introduce his topic in Paragraph 1? A. By showing facts. B. By giving numbers. C. By making comparison. D. By sharing a story. 48. What does the writer learn from the student’s report? A. Kids who are healthy outside might be ill inside. B. Mental health discussions can be held with young kids. C. The American school system is open to mental health education. D. Watching educational films can help children with mental illness. 49. Which of the following shows the structure of the article? A. ①②③/④/⑤ B. ①/②③④/⑤ C. ①/②③④⑤ D. ①/②/③④/⑤ 50. What is the best title for the text? A. Mental health matters! B. Is it okay if it’s not good? C. The earlier, the better! D. How to pay attention to mental health? Passage E If you only read novels or magazines, the reading speed may not be so important to you. But if you have to read a lot for study, you will look forward to having the ability of reading more quickly. ____51____ Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. ____52____ Spend a few minutes looking through the book. Look at the table of contents, the preface (前言), the title of each chapter and so on. This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. ____53____ If you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. ____54____ A history book which includes stories will be easier to read than one about scientific subjects. In the first one, you may be able to read a chapter. In the second one, you may only be able to read one page. ____55____ Make a note of any page which is of special importance. Write down the information which is important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don’t have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder. A. Take notes as much as you can if possible. B. Always keep a pencil and some paper beside you. C. This depends on the type of book you are reading. D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed. E. Close eyes and have a rest from time to time if you get tired. F. Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid falling asleep. G. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you much time in the future. Section 4 Writing (20’) Part 1 Read and answer the following questions. (10’) This was my grandmother’s first birthday without grandfather, and before he passed away, we had promised him that we would make it her best birthday ever. Grandfather had always said that she expected her birthday party every day since it was also a time for family reunion (团聚). When my mom, dad, three sisters and I arrived at her little house, we found she had waited up all night for our arrival. Once arriving, we immediately set to prepare for the birthday celebration. We ordered a large three-tier birthday cake and decorated the house with colorful belts and balloons. When everything was ready, I noticed something was missing. “Where’s your scarf?” I asked. That scarf, faded (褪色的) and even older than my mom, was a necessary part of the yearly celebration. Grandfather gave it to grandmother forty years ago on their first date. But now, on her first birthday without him, the scarf was gone, too. “It must be here somewhere,” she said. “Your grandfather always packed everything so carefully.” Then we started to search every corner for the missing scarf. As we emptied box after box and found no scarf, my grandmother’s eyes were filled with tears. However, seeing our worried looks, she soon hid her disappointment. “Check it out! This may be a gift from Grandpa!” My sister shouted as she found a well-wrapped box. Grandmother shakily opened the box. With great joy, she pulled out a brand-new red scarf with a note. Her voice trembled (颤抖) as she read it aloud: “Dear, I noticed some tiny holes in your scarf when I washed it. So I thought it was time for a new one. I hope it can bring you as much joy as the first one did. Happy birthday! —Love, Bryant.” Finally, grandmother blew out the candles in her new scarf, as if grandfather were still with her. It also brought my grandfather home in each of our hearts and made the party our best birthday celebration ever. 56. What preparations did her family members make for her birthday? _____________________________________________________ 57. How long had grandmother owned the old scarf? _____________________________________________________ 58. Why did grandfather buy a new scarf for grandmother? _____________________________________________________ 59. Besides buying grandmother a new scarf, what other details also show grandfather’s deep love? List 2 of them. _____________________________________________________ Part 2 Writing. (10’) 60. 在你成长的道路上，一定有许多人值得你去感激。请你以“I Want to Thank ________ Most”为题，完成一篇不少于60词的写作，谈谈你最想感激的那个人。 内容包括： 1. 感谢她/他的原因及具体事例； 2. 你从她/他身上学到了什么。 I Want to Thank ________ Most _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 海淀实验学校2024—2025学年度九年级上学期期末考试 (2025.1) 英语B卷 考试时间：90分钟 满分：100分 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共4页，共四道大题，60道小题。 2. 试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 Section 1 Vocabulary (20’) Part 1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the words in the box. (10’) 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. bother 2. Despite 3. curiosity 4. launched 5. related 6. treasure 7. absent 8. missions 9. beyond 10. suits Part 2 Complete the sentences. (10’) 【11题答案】 【答案】 ①. pretend ②. to ③. be 【12题答案】 【答案】 ①. came ②. up ③. with 【13题答案】 【答案】 ①. get ②. used ③. to ④. getting ⑤. up 【14题答案】 【答案】 ①. at ②. the ③. cost ④. of 【15题答案】 【答案】 ①. set ②. up Section 2 Grammar (20’) Part 1 (10’) 【16~25题答案】 【答案】16. At 17. resolutions 18. healthy 19. and 20. to keep 21. making 22. carefully 23. that##which 24. be made 25. what Part 2 Cloze. (10’) 【26~35题答案】 【答案】26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A Section 3 Reading Comprehension (40’) Passage A 【36~38题答案】 【答案】36. B 37. A 38. D Passage B 【39~42题答案】 【答案】39. C 40. D 41. D 42. D Passage C 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. D 44. B 45. B 46. A Passage D 【47~50题答案】 【答案】47. C 48. B 49. D 50. A Passage E 【51~55题答案】 【答案】51. D 52. F 53. G 54. C 55. B Section 4 Writing (20’) Part 1 Read and answer the following questions. (10’) 【56~59题答案】 【答案】56. They ordered a large three-tier birthday cake and decorated the house with colorful belts and balloons. 57. For forty years. 58. Because he noticed some tiny holes in the old scarf when he washed it and thought it was time for a new one. 59. ①He always packed everything carefully. ②He left a note with the new scarf to express his love and wishes. Part 2 Writing. (10’) 【60题答案】 【答案】 例文： I Want to Thank My Mother Most The person I want to thank most is my mother. Last term, I failed my math exam and felt very sad. I thought I was not smart enough. My mother didn’t scold me. Instead, she sat with me and said, “Don’t give up. I believe you can do better.” She helped me make a study plan and encouraged me every day. Thanks to her, I improved a lot. From my mother, I learned that love means being there when someone needs you. She also taught me to be patient and never lose hope. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $