Unit 1 单元检测（沈阳专用）2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元高效复习必备（新教材沪教版）

Unit 1 Great people 单元检测 (沈阳专用) 温馨提示： 本试卷共分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为选择题；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题；满分为90分，考试时间为90分钟。 第一部分选择题（共50分） 一、阅读理解（分二节，共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节：阅读下列短文，然后根据其内容从A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。 A Over the past decades (数十年), many people have made great contributions (贡献) to our country’s development, helping it grow through their hard work. Eight people received the Medal of the Republic on October 1st, 2019. They are heroes. Now let’s learn about four of them. Yu Min,1926-2019 Nuclear physicist (核物理学家) On June 17, 1967, China detonated (引爆) its first hydrogen bomb (氢弹). It took only 32 months to go from its first atom bomb (原子弹) to its first hydrogen bomb. As a nuclear physicist, Yu Min played an important role in this process. The theories (理论) and models he created were key to the successful test. Zhang Fuqing, 1924-2022 War veteran Zhang was a soldier in the People’s Liberation Army during the Liberation War. He was twice awarded the title of Combat Hero (战斗英雄). In 1955, he volunteered to work in a remote (偏远的) county in Hubei Province and had helped poor people here ever since. Yuan Longping, 1930-2021 “Father of Hybrid Rice” Yuan devoted himself to agricultural (农业的) education and research. He is the first person in the world to develop a hybrid rice strain (杂交水稻品种). His research on higher rice yields (产量) helps fight hunger in China and other parts of the world. Tu Youyou, 1930 -Scientist Tu is known for winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. She got inspiration (灵感) from traditional Chinese medicine theories and discovered artemisinin (青蒿素), a medicine that can be used to treat malaria (疟疾). Her finding has saved the lives of millions. 1. When was China’s first atom bomb detonated? A. In December, 1963. B. In January, 1964. C. In October, 1964. D. In June, 1967 2. About Zhang Fuqing, which of the following is TRUE? A. He had always been a soldier. B. He was sent to work in a remote county in 1955. C. He became a combat hero twice. D. He was also a scientist. 3. Why is Yuan Longping known as the “Father of Hybrid Rice”? A. Because he is the father of hybrid rice. B. Because he developed a hybrid rice strain. C. Because he bought the hybrid rice. D. Because he loved planting hybrid rice. 4. What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this passage? A. To explain reasons why they want to do that. B. To encourage people to be heroes like them. C. To introduce China is a great country with many great people. D. To make people remember them forever and learn from them. B Yang Zhenning, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century, passed away (逝世) on October 18,2025, in Beijing at the age of 103. Born in Hefei, Anhui Province in 1922, he grew up in a well-educated family. As a teenager, he moved to Tsinghua Garden with his father, developing a strong interest in science. In 1938, he studied at Southwest Associated University (西南联大) and studied under Wu Dayou and Wang Zhuxi. In 1945, he went to the United States as a government-funded student. After getting his doctorate (博士学位) at the University of Chicago, he started his academic (学术的) career at Princeton’s Institute for further study. In 1957, Yang made his history together with Li Zhengdao by winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. They received this honor for their groundbreaking work on the “parity non-conservation” theory (理论) in weak nuclear interactions—a discovery that changed how scientists understand the basic laws of the universe. Beyond this, Yang’s “Yang-Mills Gauge Theory” is widely regarded as a cornerstone of modern physics, standing alongside Einstein’s theory of relativity (相对论) in its importance. Though he lived abroad for more than ten years, Yang never forgot his homeland. In 1971, he became the first Chinese scholar (学者) to visit New China after a long period of separation, helping to rebuild academic bridges between China and the United States. He also provided valuable advice to the Chinese government on strengthening basic science research and funded nearly 100 Chinese students to study in the US. In 1999, he returned to work full-time at Tsinghua University, devoting his later years to teaching, training young scientists and advancing the development of physics in China. Yang’s life was a mix of scientific curiosity and deep love for his country. His famous motto (座右铭),“Be honest rather than clever,” continues to encourage (鼓励) young people to pursue truth in science and life. 5. According to the passage, where did Yang Zhenning develop a strong interest in science? A. In his hometown of Hefei. B. At Southwest Associated University. C. At Tsinghua Garden. D. At the University of Chicago. 6. Why did Yang Zhenning return to China in 1971? A. To receive the Nobel Prize. B. To study at Tsinghua University. C. To help rebuild academic bridges between China and the US. D. To work full-time as a professor. 7. What can we learn from Yang’s motto? A. It’s better to be smart than honest. B. Honesty is more important than being clever in science. C. Clever people don’t need to be honest. D. Honesty helps people make more money. 8. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain Yang’s scientific theories. B. To discuss the history of Chinese scientists. C. To tell about Yang’s life and contributions. D. To describe Yang’s early education. C Children are born with endless curiosity. They explore the world fearlessly, asking questions like “Why is the sky blue?” or “How do birds fly?” But as they grow older, many lose this natural wonder. George Land, George Land, a researcher from NASA, tested 1,600 children at ages 5,10, and 15. At age 5,98% showed high creativity and curiosity. By age 10, only 30% scored well, and by 15, just 12% remained curious. ① Why does this happen? Land believes that as people learn more, they start to feel they “know enough” and stop asking questions and acting curious. Research shows that allowing our curiosity to be piqued can be very good for our mind. For example, when you face a challenging problem without a clear answer, your brain works harder and becomes more creative. With curiosity, the mind gains a fresh perspective (角度). In education, curiosity serves as a stepping stone to success. Studies show curious people are 30%more likely to remember facts. ② A study from Duke University shows that curious people are more patient and willing to find the ways to solve the problem, while less curious people always rush through tasks, missing chances for deeper learning. ③ Curiosity also helps people work together. Curious people listen to different opinions, leading to better teamwork and fewer mistakes. Imagine a group project: curious students ask questions, share ideas, and solve problems creatively. Ready to develop your curiosity? In fact, low levels of curiosity don’t mean your curiosity is just gone and you can train your curiosity. ④ To keep curiosity alive, try these tips: ask “why” daily, explore hobbies like painting or robotics, and view mistakes as learning chances. Even famous scientists like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein valued curiosity. Curie once said, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.” 9. The sentence “Curiosity also builds patience.” can be put in ________. A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④ 10. The word “piqued” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A. tested B. received C. explained D. raised 11. What can we know about curiosity from the passage? A. As children grow older, they will be more curious. B. With knowledge increasing, kids will be more curious. C. Curiosity allows different opinions within a group. D. Curiosity can be improved by remembering knowledge. 12. What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To encourage people to keep their curiosity. B. To prove the possibility of training curiosity. C. To show how curiosity leads to scientists’ success. D. To explore different reasons for developing curiosity. D Pablo Picasso is one of the most important people of 20th century when art and art movements happened. Before the age of 50, the Spanish born artist had become the most well-known name in modern art, with the most special style and eye for artistic creation. There had been no other artists like Picasso, who had such an effect on the art world, or had a large following of fans as he did. Pablo Picasso was born in Spain in 1881, and was raised there before going on to spend most of his adult life working as an artist in France. During the whole life, he created more than 20, 000 paintings, drawings, sculptures(雕塑) and other artistic works. He is universally famous as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain. His father Ruiz was a painter and a professor of art, and felt surprised by his son’s drawing from an early age. His mother stated at one time that his first words were to ask for a pencil. At the age of seven, Picasso began receiving formal training from his father. Because of his traditional professional training, Ruiz believed training made up copying of masterworks and drawing the human form from live models. In 1891 at ten years old, the family moved to La Coruna where School of Fine Arts paid Ruiz to be a professor. They spent four years there where Ruiz felt his son surpassed him as an artist at the age of 13 and decided to give up painting. When Picasso died at age 91 in April 1973, he had become one of the most famous and successful artists in history. The most special is that he was able to draw modern creation on the one hand but on the other of continuing traditional lines. He is also the most fruitful genius(天才) in the history of art. His art went over a 78-year period, in which he created 13, 500 paintings, 100, 000 prints and many other famous works. Just like William Shakespeare on literature(文学), Picasso’s effect on art is large. No one has achieved the same degree of widespread fame(名望) or showed such unbelievable skillfulness as Pablo Picasso has in the art history. Picasso’s free spirit, his strange style made him a cause for artists to follow. 13. The third paragraph is mainly about _________. A. Picasso’s fame B. Picasso’s childhood C. Picasso’s work and arts D. Picasso’s general introduction 14. The word “surpassed” in Paragraph 4 probably means “_________”. A. went beyond B. kept differences with C. competed against D. disrespected 15. Why did some artists want to follow Picasso? A. Because he made a great effect on the art world. B. Because he had his own free spirit and strange style. C. Because his father was a painter and a professor of art. D. Because he was the most fruitful genius in the history of art. 16. What can we learn from the passage? A. Before 50 Picasso had become the most well-known artist in ancient art. B. Picasso could draw a creation on one hand and make a sculpture on the other. C. Some artists practiced painting hard and achieved the same fame as Picasso has. D. Picasso was born in an artistic family and learned drawing from his father firstly. 第二节：阅读短文，从文后所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余选项。 阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 We are all encouraged to work hard and succeed in life. But failure is still a common part of everyone’s lives. 17 If you visit the Museum of Failure in Shanghai, you might change your mind. Samuel West, a Swedish psychologist, founded the museum. The museum displays more than 100 failed products 18 For example, in 1993, Apple released the Newton MessagePad which could be used to take electronic notes by hand. But its price was so high that few people wanted to buy it. Apple stopped making it in 1997. Coca-cola once developed a coffee-flavored soda in 2006. 19 West said the failed products were not displayed to make fun of these companies. He thinks success stories are all similar. He is tired of reading and hearing the same boring stories. As Albert Einstein once said, A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” 20 There are reasons for this.  "The best companies are those that encourage failure, embrace out-of-the-box thinking, and allow employees to make mistakes and see what happens,” Simon Casuto wrote for Forbes. It seems that failure isn't always a bad thing. The key is whether or not you can learn from your mistakes. A. We need to break free from fixed thinking. Failure is the mother of success. B. This idea has been welcomed by many big companies. C. Perhaps you are afraid of failure, or even think it's shameful to fail. D. Some of them were made by the most famous and successful companies in the world. E. The company wanted to catch up with people's growing love for coffee, but the product was taken off the market in 2008. 二、完形填空（10分） A gentleman was walking through an elephant camp. He suddenly stopped. He realized that the elephants weren’t being kept in cages or held by the use of chains. Each of the giant animals was held by only a small rope tied to its front leg. The man felt it 21 to understand. It was clear that the elephants could, at any time, break away from their bonds and run away. But, for some reason, they did not. 22 , they didn’t try to escape at all. He saw a trainer nearby. Curious and wanting to know the 23 , he went up and asked, “Excuse me, but I want to know why the elephants are just standing there. Why do they never try to escape?”    The trainer replied,“When the elephants are very young and much smaller, we use ropes of the same 24 to tie them. At a young age, the elephants are not strong enough to break free from the ropes. They try and try, but fail each time. As they grow up, they are used to it and believe they cannot break away. They believe the ropes can still 25 them, so they never try to break free ever again.”    Like the elephants, how many of us go through life keeping a 26 that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before? Over time, we might begin to think that we are not able to do a particular thing and we accept this as the 27 and never try again. We think to ourselves, “I tried that before and it didn’t 28 . What is the point in trying it again and wasting my time?” However, we could regard all the so-called “failures” in our lives as just stepping stones along our path, and decide to respond in a way that is positive. Say to yourself, “Ah, well, at least I tried. Now I know the 29 way to do it, so I won’t make the same mistake again!”    So, 30 your comfort zone(舒适区)and go to see a bigger world. Stay focused on what you want to achieve and keep trying until you succeed. And if you fall, just get up and try again! 21. A. easy B. sad C. hard D. sorry 22. A. In conclusion B. In addition C. In general D. In fact 23. A. way B. answer C. name D. feeling 24. A. size B. weight C. color D. material 25. A. help B. connect C. drive D. hold 26. A. style B. belief C. suggestion D. question 27. A. challenge B. deal C. truth D. risk 28. A. work out B. take up C. go on D. show up 29. A. simple B. convenient C. only D. wrong 30. A. lie around B. step out of C. fall into D. get along with 第二部分非选择题（共40分） 三、语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1分；满分10分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 Mencius was a great philosopher (思想家), but his journey to success was not 31 (easy) than others. His father had passed away since Mencius was very young. Then he stepped ahead 32 (brave) into each new day with his mother. In their early days, Mencius and his mother lived near a cemetery (墓地), where people came to say goodbye to 33 (they) loved ones. Mencius often imitated (模仿) people’s crying or dug the tombs with his 34 (friend). Seeing this, Mencius’s mother got worried. She knew her son needed a better place to grow up. With hope for a brighter future, Mencius’s mother moved their house to a lively market area which 35 (be) full of noise. Days turned into weeks, and Mencius found fun in the market. He used stones as goods and acted as a real 36 (sell). Seeing this, his mother thought hard again. She shook her head and said softly,” We can’t stay here either.” With a heart full of dreams for her son, Mencius’s mother found a new place. It was near a school. a place full of “learning opportunities”. There, Mencius 37 (begin) to read and write like others. His mom was so happy 38 (see) him doing well. She smiled and said, “This is our perfect home.” As time passed by, with the gentle guidance of his mother and the influence of the chosen environment, Mencius 39 (grow) into a polite and educated person. The story tells us a good environment is so 40 (importance) for children. 四、任务型阅读 Leonardo da Vinci was a genius (天才): wildly imaginative, passionately curious and creative across multiple disciplines—painting, architecture, aeronautics, and engineering. However, the word “genius” minimizes (贬低) him by making it seem as if he were touched by lightning. His early biographer made this mistake: “Sometimes, in a supernatural fashion, a single person is gifted by heaven with beauty, politeness, and talent in such abundance that seems that his every act is divine (天赐的).” In fact, the self-taught Leonardo’s genius was shaped by his own will and ambition (雄心). It did not come from being the divine recipient, like Newton or Einstein. Part of what made Leonardo a genius, what set him apart (与众不同) from people who are only smart, was creativity. His talent for combining observation with fantasy allowed him to make unexpected leaps (飞跃) that related things seen to things unseen. Leonardo was also a very human genius. He made mistakes. He left a trail of unfinished projects, flying machines that never flew, tanks that never rolled. “Tell me if ever I did a thing...” “Tell me if anything was ever made.” His imperfect humanity makes Leonardo more accessible. Even though we may never be able to match his talents, we can learn from him and try to be more like him. His life offers a wealth of lessons. Seek knowledge for its own sake. Not all knowledge needs to be useful. Sometimes it should be pursued (追求) for pure pleasure. Leonardo did not need to know how heart valves work to paint the Mona Lisa, nor did he need to figure out how fossils got to the top of mountains to produce Virgin of the Rocks. By allowing himself to be driven by pure curiosity, he got to explore more horizons and see more connections. Keep a childlike sense of wonder. At a certain point in life, most of us quit puzzling over everyday phenomena. We might enjoy the beauty of a blue sky, but we no longer bother to wonder why it is that color. Leonardo did. Be curious, observe things, see things unseen, respect facts, be open to mystery...We can never learn enough from Leonardo. 41. According to the passage, what shaped Leonardo’s genius? 42. What set Leonardo apart from people who are only smart? 43. Why was Leonardo a very human genius? 44. Which of Leonardo’s qualities do you admire most? Why? ( Please give two reasons) 第四节、书面表达（15分） 介绍一位你敬佩的伟人。包括其生平、主要成就、性格特点及你从他身上获得的启发，词数100-120左右，题目为“A Great person I Admire”。内容包括： 1.Who is the person you admire most? 2.Why do you admire her/him so much? 3.How do their deeds encourage you to study hard? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Great people 单元检测 (沈阳专用) 温馨提示： 本试卷共分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为选择题；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题；满分为90分，考试时间为90分钟。 第一部分选择题（共50分） 一、阅读理解（分二节，共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节：阅读下列短文，然后根据其内容从A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。 A Over the past decades (数十年), many people have made great contributions (贡献) to our country’s development, helping it grow through their hard work. Eight people received the Medal of the Republic on October 1st, 2019. They are heroes. Now let’s learn about four of them. Yu Min,1926-2019 Nuclear physicist (核物理学家) On June 17, 1967, China detonated (引爆) its first hydrogen bomb (氢弹). It took only 32 months to go from its first atom bomb (原子弹) to its first hydrogen bomb. As a nuclear physicist, Yu Min played an important role in this process. The theories (理论) and models he created were key to the successful test. Zhang Fuqing, 1924-2022 War veteran Zhang was a soldier in the People’s Liberation Army during the Liberation War. He was twice awarded the title of Combat Hero (战斗英雄). In 1955, he volunteered to work in a remote (偏远的) county in Hubei Province and had helped poor people here ever since. Yuan Longping, 1930-2021 “Father of Hybrid Rice” Yuan devoted himself to agricultural (农业的) education and research. He is the first person in the world to develop a hybrid rice strain (杂交水稻品种). His research on higher rice yields (产量) helps fight hunger in China and other parts of the world. Tu Youyou, 1930 -Scientist Tu is known for winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. She got inspiration (灵感) from traditional Chinese medicine theories and discovered artemisinin (青蒿素), a medicine that can be used to treat malaria (疟疾). Her finding has saved the lives of millions. 1. When was China’s first atom bomb detonated? A. In December, 1963. B. In January, 1964. C. In October, 1964. D. In June, 1967 2. About Zhang Fuqing, which of the following is TRUE? A. He had always been a soldier. B. He was sent to work in a remote county in 1955. C. He became a combat hero twice. D. He was also a scientist. 3. Why is Yuan Longping known as the “Father of Hybrid Rice”? A. Because he is the father of hybrid rice. B. Because he developed a hybrid rice strain. C. Because he bought the hybrid rice. D. Because he loved planting hybrid rice. 4. What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this passage? A. To explain reasons why they want to do that. B. To encourage people to be heroes like them. C. To introduce China is a great country with many great people. D. To make people remember them forever and learn from them. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 4. D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了四位为国家发展做出重大贡献的英雄人物及其事迹。   1. 由“Yu Min,1926-2019 Nuclear physicist (核物理学家)”一栏中的“On June 17, 1967, China detonated its first hydrogen bomb. It took only 32 months to go from its first atom bomb to its first hydrogen bomb.”可知，1967年6月往前推32个月，是1964年10月，也就是中国第一颗原子弹引爆的时间。 2. 由“Zhang Fuqing, 1924-2022 War veteran”一栏中的“He was twice awarded the title of Combat Hero.”可知，张富清两次被授予战斗英雄称号。 3. 由“Yuan Longping, 1930-2021 ‘Father of Hybrid Rice’”一栏中的“He is the first person in the world to develop a hybrid rice strain.”可知，袁隆平被称为“杂交水稻之父”是因为他培育出了杂交水稻品种。 4. 全文介绍了多位英雄的贡献，作者的主要目的是让人们记住他们并向他们学习。 B Yang Zhenning, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century, passed away (逝世) on October 18,2025, in Beijing at the age of 103. Born in Hefei, Anhui Province in 1922, he grew up in a well-educated family. As a teenager, he moved to Tsinghua Garden with his father, developing a strong interest in science. In 1938, he studied at Southwest Associated University (西南联大) and studied under Wu Dayou and Wang Zhuxi. In 1945, he went to the United States as a government-funded student. After getting his doctorate (博士学位) at the University of Chicago, he started his academic (学术的) career at Princeton’s Institute for further study. In 1957, Yang made his history together with Li Zhengdao by winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. They received this honor for their groundbreaking work on the “parity non-conservation” theory (理论) in weak nuclear interactions—a discovery that changed how scientists understand the basic laws of the universe. Beyond this, Yang’s “Yang-Mills Gauge Theory” is widely regarded as a cornerstone of modern physics, standing alongside Einstein’s theory of relativity (相对论) in its importance. Though he lived abroad for more than ten years, Yang never forgot his homeland. In 1971, he became the first Chinese scholar (学者) to visit New China after a long period of separation, helping to rebuild academic bridges between China and the United States. He also provided valuable advice to the Chinese government on strengthening basic science research and funded nearly 100 Chinese students to study in the US. In 1999, he returned to work full-time at Tsinghua University, devoting his later years to teaching, training young scientists and advancing the development of physics in China. Yang’s life was a mix of scientific curiosity and deep love for his country. His famous motto (座右铭),“Be honest rather than clever,” continues to encourage (鼓励) young people to pursue truth in science and life. 5. According to the passage, where did Yang Zhenning develop a strong interest in science? A. In his hometown of Hefei. B. At Southwest Associated University. C. At Tsinghua Garden. D. At the University of Chicago. 6. Why did Yang Zhenning return to China in 1971? A. To receive the Nobel Prize. B. To study at Tsinghua University. C. To help rebuild academic bridges between China and the US. D. To work full-time as a professor. 7. What can we learn from Yang’s motto? A. It’s better to be smart than honest. B. Honesty is more important than being clever in science. C. Clever people don’t need to be honest. D. Honesty helps people make more money. 8. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain Yang’s scientific theories. B. To discuss the history of Chinese scientists. C. To tell about Yang’s life and contributions. D. To describe Yang’s early education. 【答案】5. C 6. C 7. B 8. C 【解析】本文是一篇人物传记，主要讲述了20世纪伟大物理学家杨振宁的生平事迹、科学成就以及对祖国的贡献。 5. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“As a teenager, he moved to Tsinghua Garden with his father, developing a strong interest in science.”可知，杨振宁是在清华园对科学产生兴趣的。故选C。 6. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In 1971, he became the first Chinese scholar to visit New China after a long period of separation, helping to rebuild academic bridges between China and the United States.”可知，他回国的目的是促进中美学术交流。故选C。 7. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“His famous motto, ‘Be honest rather than clever,’ continues to encourage young people to pursue truth in science and life.”可推知，杨振宁认为诚实比聪明更重要。故选B。 8. 主旨大意题。全文围绕杨振宁的生平、科学贡献和爱国情怀展开，并未深入解释其理论（A）、讨论中国科学家历史（B）或仅描述早期教育（D）。即讲述杨振宁的生平与贡献。故选C。 C Children are born with endless curiosity. They explore the world fearlessly, asking questions like “Why is the sky blue?” or “How do birds fly?” But as they grow older, many lose this natural wonder. George Land, George Land, a researcher from NASA, tested 1,600 children at ages 5,10, and 15. At age 5,98% showed high creativity and curiosity. By age 10, only 30% scored well, and by 15, just 12% remained curious. ① Why does this happen? Land believes that as people learn more, they start to feel they “know enough” and stop asking questions and acting curious. Research shows that allowing our curiosity to be piqued can be very good for our mind. For example, when you face a challenging problem without a clear answer, your brain works harder and becomes more creative. With curiosity, the mind gains a fresh perspective (角度). In education, curiosity serves as a stepping stone to success. Studies show curious people are 30%more likely to remember facts. ② A study from Duke University shows that curious people are more patient and willing to find the ways to solve the problem, while less curious people always rush through tasks, missing chances for deeper learning. ③ Curiosity also helps people work together. Curious people listen to different opinions, leading to better teamwork and fewer mistakes. Imagine a group project: curious students ask questions, share ideas, and solve problems creatively. Ready to develop your curiosity? In fact, low levels of curiosity don’t mean your curiosity is just gone and you can train your curiosity. ④ To keep curiosity alive, try these tips: ask “why” daily, explore hobbies like painting or robotics, and view mistakes as learning chances. Even famous scientists like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein valued curiosity. Curie once said, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.” 9. The sentence “Curiosity also builds patience.” can be put in ________. A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④ 10. The word “piqued” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A. tested B. received C. explained D. raised 11. What can we know about curiosity from the passage? A. As children grow older, they will be more curious. B. With knowledge increasing, kids will be more curious. C. Curiosity allows different opinions within a group. D. Curiosity can be improved by remembering knowledge. 12. What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A. To encourage people to keep their curiosity. B. To prove the possibility of training curiosity. C. To show how curiosity leads to scientists’ success. D. To explore different reasons for developing curiosity. 【答案】9. B 10. D 11. C 12. A 【解析】本文主要讲述了好奇心的好处以及如何培养好奇心。 9. 推理判断题。根据“A study from Duke University shows that curious people are more patient and willing to find the ways to solve the problem, while less curious people always rush through tasks, missing chances for deeper learning.”可知，好奇心强的人更耐心，而该句作为论点引出后文的研究结果，逻辑连贯，因此这句话应该放在②处。故选B。 10. 词句猜测题。根据“Research shows that allowing our curiosity to be piqued can be very good for our mind.”可知，激发我们的好奇心对我们的大脑非常有益。piqued此处意为“刺激，激发”，与raised意思相近。故选D。 11. 推理判断题。根据“Curiosity also helps people work together. Curious people listen to different opinions, leading to better teamwork and fewer mistakes.”可知，好奇心也有助于人们一起工作，好奇的人会听取不同的意见，从而提高团队合作，减少错误。故选C。 12. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了好奇心的好处以及如何培养好奇心，因此作者写这篇文章的主要目的是鼓励人们保持好奇心。故选A。 D Pablo Picasso is one of the most important people of 20th century when art and art movements happened. Before the age of 50, the Spanish born artist had become the most well-known name in modern art, with the most special style and eye for artistic creation. There had been no other artists like Picasso, who had such an effect on the art world, or had a large following of fans as he did. Pablo Picasso was born in Spain in 1881, and was raised there before going on to spend most of his adult life working as an artist in France. During the whole life, he created more than 20, 000 paintings, drawings, sculptures(雕塑) and other artistic works. He is universally famous as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain. His father Ruiz was a painter and a professor of art, and felt surprised by his son’s drawing from an early age. His mother stated at one time that his first words were to ask for a pencil. At the age of seven, Picasso began receiving formal training from his father. Because of his traditional professional training, Ruiz believed training made up copying of masterworks and drawing the human form from live models. In 1891 at ten years old, the family moved to La Coruna where School of Fine Arts paid Ruiz to be a professor. They spent four years there where Ruiz felt his son surpassed him as an artist at the age of 13 and decided to give up painting. When Picasso died at age 91 in April 1973, he had become one of the most famous and successful artists in history. The most special is that he was able to draw modern creation on the one hand but on the other of continuing traditional lines. He is also the most fruitful genius(天才) in the history of art. His art went over a 78-year period, in which he created 13, 500 paintings, 100, 000 prints and many other famous works. Just like William Shakespeare on literature(文学), Picasso’s effect on art is large. No one has achieved the same degree of widespread fame(名望) or showed such unbelievable skillfulness as Pablo Picasso has in the art history. Picasso’s free spirit, his strange style made him a cause for artists to follow. 13. The third paragraph is mainly about _________. A. Picasso’s fame B. Picasso’s childhood C. Picasso’s work and arts D. Picasso’s general introduction 14. The word “surpassed” in Paragraph 4 probably means “_________”. A. went beyond B. kept differences with C. competed against D. disrespected 15. Why did some artists want to follow Picasso? A. Because he made a great effect on the art world. B. Because he had his own free spirit and strange style. C. Because his father was a painter and a professor of art. D. Because he was the most fruitful genius in the history of art. 16. What can we learn from the passage? A. Before 50 Picasso had become the most well-known artist in ancient art. B. Picasso could draw a creation on one hand and make a sculpture on the other. C. Some artists practiced painting hard and achieved the same fame as Picasso has. D. Picasso was born in an artistic family and learned drawing from his father firstly. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. B 16. D 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了著名画家毕加索的生平。 13. 题意：第三段主要是关于__________。 主旨大意。通读第三段可知，主要讲的是毕加索的童年。B选项Picasso’s childhood“毕加索的童年”符合题意，故选B。 14. 题意：第四段单词“surpassed”意思是__________。 词句猜测题。单词所在句子为They spent four years there where Ruiz felt his son surpassed him as an artist at the age of 13 and decided to give up painting。根据上文可知，毕加索的父亲是一位绘画教授，当毕加索13岁时，父亲觉得儿子的艺术天赋已经超过了自己，所以他决定放弃绘画。surpassed有“超过、超越”的意思。A选项went beyond“超越”符合题意，故选A。 15. 题意：为什么有些艺术家想要追随毕加索？ 细节理解题。根据原文第六段Picasso’s free spirit, his strange style made him a cause for artists to follow可知，毕加索的自由精神、奇特的风格使他成为艺术家们追随的对象。B选项Because he had his own free spirit and strange style“因为他有自己的自由精神和奇特的风格”符合题意，故选B。 16. 题意：从本文我们可以知道什么？ 细节理解题。根据原文第一段Before the age of 50, the Spanish born artist had become the most well-known name in modern art可知，在他50岁之前，毕加索已经成为现代艺术中最有名的名字，A选项“在50岁之前，毕加索已经成为古代艺术中最著名的艺术家”说法错误，可排除。根据原文第五段The most special is that he was able to draw modern creation on the one hand but on the other of continuing traditional lines可知，毕加索一方面能进行现代感的创作，另一方面又能画出延续传统的线条，B选项“毕加索一方面可以画一件作品，另一方面可以做一件雕塑”说法错误，可排除。根据原文第六段No one has achieved the same degree of widespread fame(名望) or showed such unbelievable skillfulness as Pablo Picasso has in the art history可知，没有人能像毕加索在艺术史上那样获得如此广泛的声誉，C选项“一些艺术家努力练习绘画，并取得了与毕加索一样的声誉”说法错误，可排除。根据原文第三段可知，毕加索的父亲是一名画家和艺术教授，并且他从七岁时就开始接受父亲的正规训练，D选项“毕加索出生在一个艺术世家，他首先向父亲学习绘画”说法正确，故选D。 第二节：阅读短文，从文后所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余选项。 阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 We are all encouraged to work hard and succeed in life. But failure is still a common part of everyone’s lives. 17 If you visit the Museum of Failure in Shanghai, you might change your mind. Samuel West, a Swedish psychologist, founded the museum. The museum displays more than 100 failed products 18 For example, in 1993, Apple released the Newton MessagePad which could be used to take electronic notes by hand. But its price was so high that few people wanted to buy it. Apple stopped making it in 1997. Coca-cola once developed a coffee-flavored soda in 2006. 19 West said the failed products were not displayed to make fun of these companies. He thinks success stories are all similar. He is tired of reading and hearing the same boring stories. As Albert Einstein once said, A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” 20 There are reasons for this.  "The best companies are those that encourage failure, embrace out-of-the-box thinking, and allow employees to make mistakes and see what happens,” Simon Casuto wrote for Forbes. It seems that failure isn't always a bad thing. The key is whether or not you can learn from your mistakes. A. We need to break free from fixed thinking. Failure is the mother of success. B. This idea has been welcomed by many big companies. C. Perhaps you are afraid of failure, or even think it's shameful to fail. D. Some of them were made by the most famous and successful companies in the world. E. The company wanted to catch up with people's growing love for coffee, but the product was taken off the market in 2008. 【答案】17. C 18. D 19. E 20. B 【分析】失败仍然是每个人生活中常见的一部分。一位瑞典心理学家在上海创建了失败博物馆，展出这些失败的产品不是为了取笑这些公司而是鼓励人们尝试失败，跳出定势思维，失败并不总是坏事，关键是你能否从错误中吸取教训。 17. 根据下文“If you visit the Museum of Failure in Shanghai, you might change your mind”推断空格指人们有可能害怕失败，但参观失败博物馆也许会转变想法；故选C。 18. 上文“The museum displays more than 100 failed products”讲述博物馆展出100多件的失败的产品；根据下文“For example, in 1993, Apple released…”推断空格进一步举例阐述失败产品，故选D。 19. 由上文可知，本段是讲述产品失败的例子；上文“Coca-cola once developed a coffee-flavored soda in 2006”由此推断空格说明可口可乐公司研发这个产品失败；故选E。 20. 空格在段首，是段落的主旨句；上文爱恩斯坦的话一个从不犯错误的人，一定从来没有尝试过任何新鲜事物。根据下文陈述一些公司鼓励失败，跳出定势思维，允许员工失败发现情况，由此推断空格指爱恩斯坦的这种想法在一些大公司很受欢迎；故选B。 二、完形填空（10分） A gentleman was walking through an elephant camp. He suddenly stopped. He realized that the elephants weren’t being kept in cages or held by the use of chains. Each of the giant animals was held by only a small rope tied to its front leg. The man felt it 21 to understand. It was clear that the elephants could, at any time, break away from their bonds and run away. But, for some reason, they did not. 22 , they didn’t try to escape at all. He saw a trainer nearby. Curious and wanting to know the 23 , he went up and asked, “Excuse me, but I want to know why the elephants are just standing there. Why do they never try to escape?”    The trainer replied,“When the elephants are very young and much smaller, we use ropes of the same 24 to tie them. At a young age, the elephants are not strong enough to break free from the ropes. They try and try, but fail each time. As they grow up, they are used to it and believe they cannot break away. They believe the ropes can still 25 them, so they never try to break free ever again.”    Like the elephants, how many of us go through life keeping a 26 that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before? Over time, we might begin to think that we are not able to do a particular thing and we accept this as the 27 and never try again. We think to ourselves, “I tried that before and it didn’t 28 . What is the point in trying it again and wasting my time?” However, we could regard all the so-called “failures” in our lives as just stepping stones along our path, and decide to respond in a way that is positive. Say to yourself, “Ah, well, at least I tried. Now I know the 29 way to do it, so I won’t make the same mistake again!”    So, 30 your comfort zone(舒适区)and go to see a bigger world. Stay focused on what you want to achieve and keep trying until you succeed. And if you fall, just get up and try again! 21. A. easy B. sad C. hard D. sorry 22. A. In conclusion B. In addition C. In general D. In fact 23. A. way B. answer C. name D. feeling 24. A. size B. weight C. color D. material 25. A. help B. connect C. drive D. hold 26. A. style B. belief C. suggestion D. question 27. A. challenge B. deal C. truth D. risk 28. A. work out B. take up C. go on D. show up 29. A. simple B. convenient C. only D. wrong 30. A. lie around B. step out of C. fall into D. get along with 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 【来源】广东省深圳市罗湖外语初中学校2025-2026学年度第二学期九年级英语模拟试题 【知识点】记叙文、寓言童话、哲理感悟 【解析】本文讲述了一位绅士在大象营地发现大象被小绳子拴住却不逃跑的故事，引申出人们不应被过去的失败困住，要走出舒适区、勇于尝试的道理。 21. 句意：男人觉得很难理解。 根据上下文，大象明明随时可以挣脱绳子逃跑，却一直待在原地，这种现象让人难以理解，hard“困难的”符合语境。easy“容易的”、sad“难过的”、sorry“抱歉的”均不符合语境。 22. 句意：事实上，它们根本没有试图逃跑。 根据上下文，前句说明大象有能力挣脱，后句强调它们完全不尝试逃跑的事实，In fact“事实上”符合语境。In conclusion“总之”、In addition“此外”、In general“通常”逻辑不符。 23. 句意：出于好奇，想知道答案，他走上前问道：“打扰一下，我想知道为什么大象只是站在那里。它们为什么从不试图逃跑？” 根据上下文，男人好奇大象不逃跑的原因，想要知道对应的答案，answer“答案”符合语境。way“方式”、name“名字”、feeling“感觉”均不符合语境。 24. 句意：驯兽师回答说：“当大象还很小、体型小得多的时候，我们用同样大小的绳子拴住它们。” 根据上下文，这里指用和拴小象时同样大小的绳子，size“大小”符合语境。weight“重量”、color“颜色”、material“材料”均不符合语境。 25. 句意：它们相信绳子仍然能拴住它们，所以它们再也不会试图挣脱了。 根据上下文，大象小时候挣不脱绳子，长大后仍以为绳子能束缚自己，hold“拴住、困住”符合语境。help“帮助”、connect“连接”、drive“驱使”均不符合语境。 26. 句意：就像大象一样，我们中有多少人一生都抱着一种信念，认为自己做不到某件事，仅仅是因为我们以前失败过一次？ 根据上下文，这里指人们内心坚信自己做不到某事的想法，属于一种信念，belief“信念”符合语境。style“风格”、suggestion“建议”、question“问题”均不符合语境。 27. 句意：久而久之，我们可能会开始认为自己无法做某件事，并接受这就是事实，再也不会尝试了。 根据上下文，人们会把自己做不到某事当作既定事实接受，truth“事实”符合语境。challenge“挑战”、deal“交易”、risk“风险”均不符合语境。 28. 句意：我们心里想：“我以前试过，没用。” 根据上下文，这里指过去的尝试没有成功，didn’t work out表示“没成功、没奏效”，符合语境。take up“开始从事”、go on“继续”、show up“出现”均不符合语境。 29. 句意：对自己说：“啊，好吧，至少我试过了。现在我知道这种错误的方法了，所以我不会再犯同样的错误了！” 根据上下文，失败的经历会让人知道之前的方法是错误的，wrong“错误的”符合语境。simple“简单的”、convenient“方便的”、only“唯一的”均不符合语境。 30. 句意：所以，走出你的舒适区，去看看更大的世界。 根据上下文，文章鼓励人们打破固有认知，走出舒适区，step out of“走出”符合语境。lie around“无所事事”、fall into“陷入”、get along with“与……相处”均不符合语境。 第二部分非选择题（共40分） 三、语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1分；满分10分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 Mencius was a great philosopher (思想家), but his journey to success was not 31 (easy) than others. His father had passed away since Mencius was very young. Then he stepped ahead 32 (brave) into each new day with his mother. In their early days, Mencius and his mother lived near a cemetery (墓地), where people came to say goodbye to 33 (they) loved ones. Mencius often imitated (模仿) people’s crying or dug the tombs with his 34 (friend). Seeing this, Mencius’s mother got worried. She knew her son needed a better place to grow up. With hope for a brighter future, Mencius’s mother moved their house to a lively market area which 35 (be) full of noise. Days turned into weeks, and Mencius found fun in the market. He used stones as goods and acted as a real 36 (sell). Seeing this, his mother thought hard again. She shook her head and said softly,” We can’t stay here either.” With a heart full of dreams for her son, Mencius’s mother found a new place. It was near a school. a place full of “learning opportunities”. There, Mencius 37 (begin) to read and write like others. His mom was so happy 38 (see) him doing well. She smiled and said, “This is our perfect home.” As time passed by, with the gentle guidance of his mother and the influence of the chosen environment, Mencius 39 (grow) into a polite and educated person. The story tells us a good environment is so 40 (importance) for children. 【答案】31. easier 32. bravely 33. their 34. friends 35. was 36. seller 37. began 38. to see 39. grew 40. important 【解析】本文讲述了孟子小时候，母亲为了给他创造良好的成长环境，三次搬家的故事，强调了环境对个人成长的重要影响。 31. 句意：孟子是一位伟大的思想家，但他的成功之路并不比别人容易。出现“than”，要用形容词比较级，easy的比较级是easier。 32. 句意：然后他勇敢地和母亲一起迎接每一个新的日子。此处用副词修饰动词stepped，brave的副词形式是bravely。 33. 句意：在早期，孟子和他的母亲住在墓地附近，那里人们来和他们所爱的人告别。修饰名词loved ones，用形容词性物主代词，they的形容词性物主代词是their。 34. 句意：孟子经常模仿人们的哭泣，或者和他的朋友们一起挖坟墓。表示“他的朋友们”，用复数形式friends。 35. 句意：怀着对更光明未来的希望，孟子的母亲把家搬到了一个喧闹的市场区域。句子为一般过去时，先行词market area是单数，be动词用was。 36. 句意：他用石头当商品，像一个真正的卖家一样行事。表示“卖家”，用名词seller，前面有a，用单数形式。 37. 句意：在那里，孟子开始像其他人一样读写。句子为一般过去时，begin的过去式是began。 38. 句意：他的母亲看到他做得很好，非常高兴。固定搭配be happy to do sth.，表示“很高兴做某事”，用不定式to see。 39. 句意：在母亲的温柔引导和所选环境的影响下，孟子成长为一个有礼貌、有教养的人。句子为一般过去时，grow的过去式是grew。 40. 句意：这个故事告诉我们，一个好的环境对孩子来说是非常重要的。be动词后接形容词作表语，importance的形容词形式是important。 四、任务型阅读 Leonardo da Vinci was a genius (天才): wildly imaginative, passionately curious and creative across multiple disciplines—painting, architecture, aeronautics, and engineering. However, the word “genius” minimizes (贬低) him by making it seem as if he were touched by lightning. His early biographer made this mistake: “Sometimes, in a supernatural fashion, a single person is gifted by heaven with beauty, politeness, and talent in such abundance that seems that his every act is divine (天赐的).” In fact, the self-taught Leonardo’s genius was shaped by his own will and ambition (雄心). It did not come from being the divine recipient, like Newton or Einstein. Part of what made Leonardo a genius, what set him apart (与众不同) from people who are only smart, was creativity. His talent for combining observation with fantasy allowed him to make unexpected leaps (飞跃) that related things seen to things unseen. Leonardo was also a very human genius. He made mistakes. He left a trail of unfinished projects, flying machines that never flew, tanks that never rolled. “Tell me if ever I did a thing...” “Tell me if anything was ever made.” His imperfect humanity makes Leonardo more accessible. Even though we may never be able to match his talents, we can learn from him and try to be more like him. His life offers a wealth of lessons. Seek knowledge for its own sake. Not all knowledge needs to be useful. Sometimes it should be pursued (追求) for pure pleasure. Leonardo did not need to know how heart valves work to paint the Mona Lisa, nor did he need to figure out how fossils got to the top of mountains to produce Virgin of the Rocks. By allowing himself to be driven by pure curiosity, he got to explore more horizons and see more connections. Keep a childlike sense of wonder. At a certain point in life, most of us quit puzzling over everyday phenomena. We might enjoy the beauty of a blue sky, but we no longer bother to wonder why it is that color. Leonardo did. Be curious, observe things, see things unseen, respect facts, be open to mystery...We can never learn enough from Leonardo. 41. According to the passage, what shaped Leonardo’s genius? 42. What set Leonardo apart from people who are only smart? 43. Why was Leonardo a very human genius? 44. Which of Leonardo’s qualities do you admire most? Why? ( Please give two reasons) 【答案】41. His own will and ambition. 42. Creativity. 43. He made mistakes. 44. I appreciate the quality of being curious most. Because being curious can force me to keep learning new knowledge. If I am curious about one problem, I will refer to some books to get a better understanding of the knowledge. 【解析】本是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了达芬奇是一个有创造力，有人类本性的天才。 41. 根据“In fact, the self-taught Leonardo’s genius was shaped by his own will and ambition (雄心).”可知是他自己的意志力和也行。故填His own will and ambition. 42. 根据“Part of what made Leonardo a genius, what set him apart (与众不同) from people who are only smart, was creativity.”可知使他与那些只聪明的人区别开来的部分原因是创造力。故填Creativity. 43. 根据“Leonardo was also a very human genius. He made mistakes.”可知，会犯错误使得他是一个非常人性化的天才。故填He made mistakes. 44. 开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I appreciate the quality of being curious most. Because being curious can force me to keep learning new knowledge. If I am curious about one problem, I will refer to some books to get a better understanding of the knowledge. 第四节、书面表达（15分） 介绍一位你敬佩的伟人。包括其生平、主要成就、性格特点及你从他身上获得的启发，词数100-120左右，题目为“A Great person I Admire”。内容包括： 1.Who is the person you admire most? 2.Why do you admire her/him so much? 3.How do their deeds encourage you to study hard? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【范文】 Great people I Admire The great mind I admire most is Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists in history. His contributions to physics and his unique personality have left a deep impression on me. Einstein was born in 1879 in Germany. He had a strong passion for science from an early age. Though he faced difficulties in his early studies, he never gave up his pursuit of knowledge. His most famous achievement is the theory of relativity, which changed the way we understand the universe. He also had a great sense of humour. What impresses me most is his attitude towards learning—he once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Einstein’s life teaches me that curiosity and perseverance are the keys to success. His ability to think differently and challenge traditional ideas inspires me to keep exploring in my studies. He is truly a great mind worth admiring forever. 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $