Unit 8 More than a Game（单元自测卷·武汉专用）英语新教材人教版九年级上册

**基本信息** 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语Unit 8单元卷，以“More than a Game”为主题，融合体育赛事、社会热点与地方文化，通过基础到综合的题型设计，适配单元复习，提升语言能力与文化意识。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |单项选择|10题/10分|日常交际、词汇辨析（如convenient, depend on）|结合情景对话，考查语言运用能力| |完形填空|15题/15分|语境理解、动词短语（如run out of）|以马拉松故事渗透成长思维，体现思维品质| |阅读理解|15题/30分|“村超”、冰雪假期等社会热点|选材贴近时代，强化文化意识与信息获取能力| |书面表达|1题/15分|武汉特色（樱花、热干面）、观赛规则|结合地方文化，考查跨文化沟通与语言输出能力|

2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 More than a Game·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：90分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．—My deskmate Jack entered the chess competition and won first prize. —________. A．I am sorry B．That’s amazing C．Good idea D．Not at all 2．—A bicycle is often more _________ than a car in the city. —Yes. The traffic is heavy. A．convenient B．inexpensive C．meaningless D．fascinating 3．—What do the Olympic mottos “One World, One Dream” and “Together for a Shared Future” mean? —They mean that we should work together and ________ each other. A．compete against B．look down on C．depend on D．care for 4．—Which sport do you like better, swimming or running? —________. I prefer basketball. A．Both B．Either C．Neither D．None 5．—Would you like to join the 4×100-metre relay race? —Sure. It’s a great ________ to show our team spirit. A．medal B．chance C．motto D．baton 6．—Tomorrow I will ________ for the new film. I am so nervous about it. —Take it easy. You will make it. A．point out B．look out C．try out D．eat out 7．—Why did you stop writing your book report? —I have ________ new ideas. A．fallen off B．run out of C．put off D．got off 8．—Why did Tom stand there ________ just now? —Because he saw a little bird suddenly fly out of his textbook. A．in wonder B．in public C．in person D．in need 9．—Did the movie ________ your expectations? —Yes! It was even more interesting than I thought it would be. A．break B．change C．satisfy D．leave 10．— I doubt ________ our team will win the final game. — Believe in yourselves! You have prepared well. A．that B．whether C．what D．how 二、完形填空（15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 “Three miles!” Sarah called, looking at the marathon poster. This seemed really hard, 11 for her, the slowest runner in Grade 8. But Mum 12 her, “You won’t know 13 you try!” Sarah joined the race. But the first training day ended in 14 when she could only run half a mile, and some kids laughed at her, making her cry. Feeling 15 , the girl got to the school library and stayed by herself. There, an old book caught her eye. On its 16 were these words: “ 17 , Not Perfection”. Inside the book were stories of great people who 18 by taking small steps. Sarah made a(n) 19 : to run for one more minute each day. The girl began waking up early to jog. On Day 21, she had a small win---she ran a full mile without stopping! Her 20 became easier, too. Race day arrived with light rain. Sarah did her best, but many runners passed her. By mile 2, Sarah’s shirt was 21 with rain and sweat (汗), and she slowed down. Then she heard the 22 voices: “Go, Sarah! You’ve got this!” Her classmates were all cheering for (为……加油) her! Sarah ran as fast as she could to the finish line. When she crossed it, the clock read 34:17. She came in last but 13 minutes faster than her first run. Sarah smiled---the real 23 wasn’t the race itself, but the courage (勇气) to 24 the challenges and keep trying day after day. And that made her 25 . 11．A．probably B．certainly C．especially D．hardly 12．A．packed B．lifted C．invited D．encouraged 13．A．if B．until C．although D．once 14．A．surprise B．joy C．jokes D．tears 15．A．excited B．terrible C．fine D．bored 16．A．cover B．note C．guide D．head 17．A．Peace B．Progress C．War D．Budget 18．A．blocked B．arrived C．succeeded D．pulled 19．A．plan B．order C．journey D．hunt 20．A．reminding B．nodding C．smelling D．breathing 21．A．ancient B．comfortable C．heavy D．fresh 22．A．familiar B．scary C．dead D．regular 23．A．treasure B．victory C．matter D．scenery 24．A．look B．turn C．pack D．face 25．A．easier B．taller C．sicker D．stronger 三、阅读理解（30分） A Football fun in villages “Village Super”, a very popular online football IP, draws the attention of millions of viewers. Villagers like farmers and shopkeepers compete for prizes including chickens, local fruits and special rice cakes. Each prize carries the warmth of the hometown. The field is not only for football games, but also for wonderful folk culture shows. These football games are not just about sport. They bring people together and create happy community festivals. Snow and ice holiday brings growth In late 2025, northern places like Xinjiang, Jilin and Inner Mongolia started a “Snow and Ice Holiday” for students. Students had free skiing classes, visited places of interest for free and joined activities such as skating. The holiday helped local shops and ski resorts (滑雪胜地) —more people came and sales grew. It let families do sports together; helped kids learn new skills; and brought warmth and energy to everyone’s life in winter. _______________ The opening ceremony of China’s National Games highlighted the unity of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Its theme was “Exciting Games, Active Bay Area”. Famous landmarks (地标) from the three regions (地区) were part of the stage design. The round main stage symbolized everyone working together with one heart. The ceremony celebrated shared culture and a common dream for the future. 26．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news? A．SPORT. B．TRAVEL. C．EDUCATION. D．ART. 27．People can enjoy________ and football games at the “Village Super” events. A．pop concerts B．culture shows C．new films D．cooking competitions 28．What can “Snow and Ice Holiday” help to improve? ①Sport skills. ②Weather conditions. ③Tourism economy. ④Stage design. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 29．The best heading for the third piece of news would be “________”. A．Mix of tradition and tech B．Exciting games, active dance C．Local art dreams for future D．Three regions, one heart 30．What does the above news focus on? A．Exciting times of Chinese people. B．Celebrations for winter festivals. C．Sport classes for students. D．National pride of our country. B The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League (联赛) published its new game timetable recently. Its exciting opening match took place on April 11. Now more and more football fans pay attention to the league and look forward to wonderful games. This football activity not only makes sports life colourful but also brings people together happily. It also encourages young people to take more exercise and love sports. In the opening match, Changzhou Team had a close game with Nantong Team. Nantong Team performed quite well last year and never lost a single game in the whole regular season. Besides, Taizhou Team, the champion of the 2025 league, played against Xuzhou Team on April 18. Both sides were strong and fans believed their match must be very great. In Jiangsu Football City League, all matches in every season are played on Saturdays. The organizers arrange the time wisely to stay away from the hottest summer days. Besides, the league will have a two-week break in the middle of July. This good plan protects players from high temperatures and keeps them in good condition during the long games. Most football fans support the new timetable warmly. They can enjoy matches easily without busy school or work. Good match time also improves the game quality. More people will go to the playground to cheer for players. The league will become more popular and spread the spirit of sports across the whole province. Many schools also take part in sports activities influenced by this league. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 31．When was the opening match held? A．On April 11. B．On April 18. C．In mid-July. D．In late summer. 32．Which team was the winner of the 2025 league? A．Taizhou Team. B．Nantong Team. C．Changzhou Team. D．Xuzhou Team. 33．What does the underlined word “arrange” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Put off. B．Plan out. C．Break out. D．Give up. 34．Why is there a two-week break in mid-July? A．To avoid hot summer weather. B．To help students with lessons. C．To play fewer football games. D．To make more money easily. 35．What is the meaning of the Jiangsu Football City League? A．It needs many schools to take part in the match. B．It spreads sports spirit and brings people together. C．It stops students from doing sports. D．It costs too much money and time. C In a surprising result, Red Star Middle School girls’ football team beat their school’s boys’ team yesterday. The boys’ team often helped the girls with their training. They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4-3. After the game, Jim, the head of the boys’ team, wasn’t happy. “We all thought this would be a simple game,” he said. “We never thought a team of girls could beat us. This is the saddest day of my life.” But Mr. Brown, the boys’ PE teacher, said he thought the girls should win. “The boys were too confident,” he said. “Before the match, I told them that they needed to play well. They all thought that girls’ football was a joke. They didn’t play carefully, and they lost.” The match had started well for the boys. After 30 minutes, they were winning 2-0. Their best player, Peter, scored in the thirtieth minute. Earlier, the midfield player, Luke, had scored the first goal in only the second minute of the match. After the first half hour, the boys seemed to become too confident. At first, the girls had felt a bit nervous, but then they became more and more confident. Just before halftime, Linda made the score 2-1. In the second half, the boys were the first to score. It was from Peter. After that, the boys seemed to become lazy, but the girls were more and more confident and kept on working hard. Holly scored in the 49th minute, to make the score 3-2. Then Linda scored twice in the last fifteen minutes to make the last score 4-3. It was a surprising finish. The girls’ PE teacher, Miss Hayes, was very pleased with their work. “They were great!” She said. “I told them they could win and I told them that the most important thing was teamwork. The boys’ team had some good players, but my girls were a better team!” 36．What was the final score of the football match? A．2-0. B．2-1. C．3-2. D．4-3. 37．How many goals did Linda score? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 38．Why could the girls’ team beat the boys’ in the football match? A．Because the boys’ team helped the girls with their training. B．Because the boys had never lost to the girls before. C．Because the boys’ team won the first half. D．Because the girls played together better and worked harder. 39．Who scored the first goal in the match? A．Peter. B．Luke. C．Betty. D．Holly. 40．Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．The girls made only one goal in the first half. B．All people thought the girls could beat the boys before the match. C．Teamwork isn’t important in a match. D．The girls’ team had some better players than the boys’. 四、选词填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，然后用下面方框中所给的单词或者短语填空，使短文在结构、语意和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有两个单词或者短语是多余的。） natural  /  beat  /  win  /  different from  /  the same as  /  collected  /  tradition In the US, baseball players rub a kind of mud on the balls before games. This mud is 41 in New Jersey along the Delaware River. The 42 started in the 1930s. Many players say this “magic” mud can help them 43 . But is this science or just superstition (迷信)? Since 2019, scientists from the US have been studying the mud. They noticed that it is 44 other mud. The scientists were amazed to find that the mud has just the right stickiness (粘性), spread-ability (铺展性) and friction (摩擦力) all at once. The scientists hope their research will encourage more people to study 45 materials. They believe nature can teach us a lot about making better materials in the future. 五、短文填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 The Wuhan Marathon is a famous sports event in our city. It takes place every spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The 2026 Wuhan Marathon attracts thousands of runners from all over the world. They come to challenge 46 (they) and enjoy the beauty of Wuhan. The race has three 47 (part): full marathon, half marathon and 13-kilometer run. The track is carefully designed. Runners can see the great view of Wuhan while 48 (run). They pass by many places of interest, such 49 the Yellow Crane Tower and the Yangtze River Bridge. It’s really 50 unusual experience. On the race day, the streets are crowded with people. Many volunteers work along the track. They give water and help the runners in need. Local people stand by the road and shout “Come on!” loudly. Their support makes the runners feel warm and 51 (energy). Running a marathon is not easy. Runners need to train 52 (hard) for months. They must keep running when they feel tired. They never give up easily. This is the spirit of the marathon: keep going and never stop. A foreign runner once 53 (say), “Wuhan is a beautiful city. The people here are so friendly. I love the Wuhan Marathon!” For many runners, it’s not just a race. It’s a chance 54 (make) new friends and learn about Wuhan. The Wuhan Marathon is more than a sports event. It’s such a symbol of Wuhan’s vitality (活力) 55 it shows the world how wonderful Wuhan is. Every year, more and more people want to take part in it. They want to run in this beautiful city and feel its charm. 六、书面表达（15分） “武汉马拉松”(Wuhan Marathon)比赛吸引了大量的观众前来助威，其中不乏外国游客。组委会现公开征集一份英文版宣传文案。请你从武汉特色、观赛规则、运动普及等方面，写一份英文宣传文案。内容提示： What can the runners and visitors enjoy in Wuhan? Are there any rules for watching the race? Why do so many people love running? Something more about it. 提示词：scenery景色，cherry blossoms樱花，hot dry noodles热干面 注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息；词数80—100；开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Welcome to Wuhan Marathon. Here you will have an unforgettable experience whether you are a runner or a visitor. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 More than a Game·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：90分） 1.B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．B 11．C 12．D 13．B 14．D 15．B 16．A 17．B 18．C 19．A 20．D 21．C 22．A 23．B 24．D 25．D 26．A 27．B 28．B 29．D 30．A 31．A 32．A 33．B 34．A 35．B 41．collected 42．tradition 43．win 44．different from 45．natural 46．themselves 47．parts 48．running 49．as 50．an 51．energetic 52．hard 53．said 54．to make 55．that Welcome to Wuhan Marathon. Here you will have an unforgettable experience whether you are a runner or a visitor. Wuhan is famous for the blooming cherry blossoms every April. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. And all kinds of snacks like hot dry noodles will also excite you. During the Marathon race, visitors should pay attention to some rules. For example, you should keep the streets tidy and clean. And never push others to get to the front of the crowd. Only in this way can you enjoy a safe and happy trip. In fact, everyone can try to join in the wonderful event. Running is one of the most popular sports all over the world. All you need is a pair of running shoes, and it’s easy to start. So why not begin to run now? 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 More than a Game·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：90分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．—My deskmate Jack entered the chess competition and won first prize. —________. A．I am sorry B．That’s amazing C．Good idea D．Not at all 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——我的同桌杰克参加了象棋比赛并获得了一等奖。——太了不起了。 I am sorry我很抱歉；That’s amazing太了不起了；Good idea好主意；Not at all一点也不/不客气。此处是对别人获奖的喜讯进行夸赞回应，应填That’s amazing。 2．—A bicycle is often more _________ than a car in the city. —Yes. The traffic is heavy. A．convenient B．inexpensive C．meaningless D．fascinating 【答案】A 【详解】句意：在城市里，自行车往往比汽车更方便。没错，交通很拥堵。 convenient方便的；inexpensive廉价的；meaningless无意义的；fascinating吸引人的。根据“The traffic is heavy.”可知，拥堵路况下自行车出行更便捷，convenient贴合语境。 3．—What do the Olympic mottos “One World, One Dream” and “Together for a Shared Future” mean? —They mean that we should work together and ________ each other. A．compete against B．look down on C．depend on D．care for 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——奥运口号“同一个世界，同一个梦想”和“一起向未来”是什么意思？——它们意味着我们应当携手合作、互相关爱。 compete against与……竞争；look down on看不起；depend on依靠；care for关心、关爱。结合奥运团结共赢的主题，应该是互相关爱，应填care for。 4．—Which sport do you like better, swimming or running? —________. I prefer basketball. A．Both B．Either C．Neither D．None 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——你更喜欢哪项运动，游泳还是跑步？——两项都不喜欢。我更喜欢篮球。 Both两者都；Either两者中任一；Neither两者都不；None三者及三者以上都不。根据问句“swimming or running”可知是在两者之间进行选择。根据答语“I prefer basketball.”可知，说话者更喜欢篮球，说明对前面提到的游泳和跑步两项都不喜欢。表示“两者都不”用Neither。应填Neither。 5．—Would you like to join the 4×100-metre relay race? —Sure. It’s a great ________ to show our team spirit. A．medal B．chance C．motto D．baton 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——你想要参加4×100米接力赛吗？——当然。这是一个展示我们团队精神的绝佳机会。 medal奖牌；chance机会；motto座右铭；baton接力棒。根据“It’s a great...to show our team spirit.”可知，参加接力赛是展示团队精神的“机会”，应填chance。 6．—Tomorrow I will ________ for the new film. I am so nervous about it. —Take it easy. You will make it. A．point out B．look out C．try out D．eat out 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——明天我要去试镜这部新电影。我特别紧张。——放轻松。你会成功的。 point out指出；look out小心；try out试演、试镜；eat out外出就餐。句中描述为新电影进行选拔并且伴随紧张的心情，try out符合影视试镜的语境含义。 7．—Why did you stop writing your book report? —I have ________ new ideas. A．fallen off B．run out of C．put off D．got off 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——你为什么停止写你的读书报告了？——我已经没有新点子了。 fallen off掉落；run out of用完/耗尽；put off推迟；got off下车/离开。根据问句“stop writing”可知，停止的原因是“没有”新点子，应填run out of。 8．—Why did Tom stand there ________ just now? —Because he saw a little bird suddenly fly out of his textbook. A．in wonder B．in public C．in person D．in need 【答案】A 【详解】句意：——刚才汤姆为什么惊奇地站在那里？ ——因为他看见一只小鸟突然从他的课本里飞了出来。 in wonder惊奇地，惊讶地；in public公开地，当众；in person亲自；in need需要帮助的，处于困难中的。根据答语情境，小鸟从课本飞出是一件令人惊讶的事情，因此汤姆的状态应表示惊讶。in wonder 符合此语境逻辑。 9．—Did the movie ________ your expectations? —Yes! It was even more interesting than I thought it would be. A．break B．change C．satisfy D．leave 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——这部电影满足你的预期了吗？——是的！它甚至比我想的还要有趣。 break打破；change改变；satisfy满足；leave离开。根据答语“Yes! It was even more interesting than I thought it would be.”可知，电影比预期的更有趣，说明电影满足了预期，satisfy one's expectations意为“满足某人的期望”。satisfy符合语境。 10．— I doubt ________ our team will win the final game. — Believe in yourselves! You have prepared well. A．that B．whether C．what D．how 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——我怀疑我们队是否会赢得决赛。——相信你们自己！你们准备得很充分。 that无实义；whether是否；what什么；how怎样。doubt用在肯定句中表示“怀疑，不确定”，后接宾语从句时常用whether或if引导，表示“是否”。根据句意及答语鼓励的语气可知，说话人不确定能否赢。 二、完形填空（15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 “Three miles!” Sarah called, looking at the marathon poster. This seemed really hard, 11 for her, the slowest runner in Grade 8. But Mum 12 her, “You won’t know 13 you try!” Sarah joined the race. But the first training day ended in 14 when she could only run half a mile, and some kids laughed at her, making her cry. Feeling 15 , the girl got to the school library and stayed by herself. There, an old book caught her eye. On its 16 were these words: “ 17 , Not Perfection”. Inside the book were stories of great people who 18 by taking small steps. Sarah made a(n) 19 : to run for one more minute each day. The girl began waking up early to jog. On Day 21, she had a small win---she ran a full mile without stopping! Her 20 became easier, too. Race day arrived with light rain. Sarah did her best, but many runners passed her. By mile 2, Sarah’s shirt was 21 with rain and sweat (汗), and she slowed down. Then she heard the 22 voices: “Go, Sarah! You’ve got this!” Her classmates were all cheering for (为……加油) her! Sarah ran as fast as she could to the finish line. When she crossed it, the clock read 34:17. She came in last but 13 minutes faster than her first run. Sarah smiled---the real 23 wasn’t the race itself, but the courage (勇气) to 24 the challenges and keep trying day after day. And that made her 25 . 11．A．probably B．certainly C．especially D．hardly 12．A．packed B．lifted C．invited D．encouraged 13．A．if B．until C．although D．once 14．A．surprise B．joy C．jokes D．tears 15．A．excited B．terrible C．fine D．bored 16．A．cover B．note C．guide D．head 17．A．Peace B．Progress C．War D．Budget 18．A．blocked B．arrived C．succeeded D．pulled 19．A．plan B．order C．journey D．hunt 20．A．reminding B．nodding C．smelling D．breathing 21．A．ancient B．comfortable C．heavy D．fresh 22．A．familiar B．scary C．dead D．regular 23．A．treasure B．victory C．matter D．scenery 24．A．look B．turn C．pack D．face 25．A．easier B．taller C．sicker D．stronger 【答案】 11．C 12．D 13．B 14．D 15．B 16．A 17．B 18．C 19．A 20．D 21．C 22．A 23．B 24．D 25．D 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sarah参加马拉松比赛的经历，她从最初的自我怀疑，到通过不断努力和坚持，最终克服困难完成比赛，并从中领悟到真正的胜利不在于比赛本身，而在于面对挑战的勇气和坚持。 11．句意：这看起来真的很难，尤其是对她这个八年级最慢的跑步者来说。 probably可能；certainly确定；especially尤其；hardly几乎不。根据“for her, the slowest runner in Grade 8”可知，此处强调对Sarah来说，参加马拉松比赛尤其困难。故选C。 12．句意：但是妈妈鼓励她：“直到你尝试了，你才会知道结果！” packed打包；lifted举起；invited邀请；encouraged鼓励。根据“You won’t know...you try!”可知，妈妈在鼓励Sarah尝试参加比赛。故选D。 13．句意：但是妈妈鼓励她：“直到你尝试了，你才会知道结果！” if如果；until直到；although尽管；once一旦。根据“You won’t know...you try!”可知，此处为“not...until...”结构，意为“直到……才……”，表示直到尝试了才会知道结果。故选B。 14．句意：但是第一次训练以眼泪结束，她只能跑半英里，一些孩子嘲笑她，让她哭了。 surprise惊讶；joy快乐；jokes玩笑；tears眼泪。根据“some kids laughed at her, making her cry”可知，Sarah因为被嘲笑而哭了，所以第一次训练以眼泪结束。故选D。 15．句意：感觉非常糟糕，女孩来到学校图书馆，独自待着。 excited兴奋的；terrible糟糕的；fine好的；bored无聊的。根据上文“some kids laughed at her, making her cry”可知，Sarah因为被嘲笑而感觉糟糕。故选B。 16．句意：在它的封面上有这些字：“进步，而非完美”。 cover封面；note笔记；guide指南；head头。根据“On its...were these words”可知，这些字在书的封面上。故选A。 17．句意：在它的封面上有这些字：“进步，而非完美”。 Peace和平；Progress进步；War战争；Budget预算。根据下文“Inside the book were stories of great people who...by taking small steps”可知，书中讲的是通过小步骤取得进步的故事，所以封面上写的是“进步，而非完美”。故选B。 18．句意：书中讲的是通过小步骤取得成功的伟大人物的故事。 blocked阻止；arrived到达；succeeded成功；pulled拉。根据“Inside the book were stories of great people”可知，书中讲的是伟大人物通过小步骤取得成功的故事。故选C。 19．句意：Sarah制定了一个计划：每天多跑一分钟。 plan计划；order命令；journey旅行；hunt狩猎。根据“to run for one more minute each day”可知，Sarah制定了一个每天多跑一分钟的计划。故选A。 20．句意：她的呼吸也变得更容易了。 reminding提醒；nodding点头；smelling闻；breathing呼吸。根据上文“she ran a full mile without stopping”可知，Sarah能不停歇地跑一英里了，所以呼吸也变得更容易了。故选D。 21．句意：到第二英里时，Sarah的衬衫被雨水和汗水浸湿了，她放慢了速度。 ancient古老的；comfortable舒服的；heavy重的；fresh新鲜的。根据“with rain and sweat”可知，衬衫被雨水和汗水浸湿了，所以变得很重。故选C。 22．句意：然后她听到了熟悉的声音：“加油，Sarah！你一定能行！” familiar熟悉的；scary可怕的；dead死的；regular有规律的。根据“Her classmates were all cheering for her”可知，是同学们熟悉的声音在为她加油。故选A。 23．句意：Sarah笑了——真正的胜利不是比赛本身，而是面对挑战和日复一日坚持尝试的勇气。 treasure宝藏；victory胜利；matter事情；scenery景色。根据上文“Sarah did her best, but many runners passed her”以及“She came in last”可知，Sarah虽然最后一名，但她认为真正的胜利不是比赛本身。故选B。 24．句意：Sarah笑了——真正的胜利不是比赛本身，而是面对挑战和日复一日坚持尝试的勇气。 look看；turn转；pack打包；face面对。根据“the challenges”可知，此处指面对挑战的勇气。故选D。 25．句意：这让她变得更强。 easier更容易的；taller更高的；sicker更病的；stronger更强壮的。根据上文“the courage to...the challenges and keep trying day after day”可知，面对挑战和坚持尝试的勇气让她变得更强。故选D。 三、阅读理解（30分） A Football fun in villages “Village Super”, a very popular online football IP, draws the attention of millions of viewers. Villagers like farmers and shopkeepers compete for prizes including chickens, local fruits and special rice cakes. Each prize carries the warmth of the hometown. The field is not only for football games, but also for wonderful folk culture shows. These football games are not just about sport. They bring people together and create happy community festivals. Snow and ice holiday brings growth In late 2025, northern places like Xinjiang, Jilin and Inner Mongolia started a “Snow and Ice Holiday” for students. Students had free skiing classes, visited places of interest for free and joined activities such as skating. The holiday helped local shops and ski resorts (滑雪胜地) —more people came and sales grew. It let families do sports together; helped kids learn new skills; and brought warmth and energy to everyone’s life in winter. _______________ The opening ceremony of China’s National Games highlighted the unity of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Its theme was “Exciting Games, Active Bay Area”. Famous landmarks (地标) from the three regions (地区) were part of the stage design. The round main stage symbolized everyone working together with one heart. The ceremony celebrated shared culture and a common dream for the future. 26．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news? A．SPORT. B．TRAVEL. C．EDUCATION. D．ART. 27．People can enjoy________ and football games at the “Village Super” events. A．pop concerts B．culture shows C．new films D．cooking competitions 28．What can “Snow and Ice Holiday” help to improve? ①Sport skills. ②Weather conditions. ③Tourism economy. ④Stage design. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 29．The best heading for the third piece of news would be “________”. A．Mix of tradition and tech B．Exciting games, active dance C．Local art dreams for future D．Three regions, one heart 30．What does the above news focus on? A．Exciting times of Chinese people. B．Celebrations for winter festivals. C．Sport classes for students. D．National pride of our country. 【答案】26．A 27．B 28．B 29．D 30．A 【解析】本文主要介绍了三则体育新闻，包括乡村足球赛事、冰雪运动假期、全运会开幕式。 26．三篇新闻分别讲述了乡村足球赛事、冰雪运动假期、全运会开幕式，全部围绕体育运动展开，通常会出现在SPORT（体育）板块。 27．第一段提到“The field is not only for football games, but also for wonderful folk culture shows”，说明人们在现场既能看球赛也能观赏民俗文化表演。 28．第二段提到“The holiday helped local shops and ski resorts—more people came and sales grew”及“helped kids learn new skills”，说明冰雪运动假期活动能提升运动技能和当地旅游经济。 29．第三段第一句提到“…highlighted the unity of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao”，说明这则新闻的核心是粤港澳三地同心办全运会，选项D“Three regions, one heart”最适合作标题。 30．三则新闻分别讲述了村超、冰雪运动、全运会，都围绕中国人丰富多彩、热闹振奋的文体生活，对应选项A“Exciting times of Chinese people.”。 B The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League (联赛) published its new game timetable recently. Its exciting opening match took place on April 11. Now more and more football fans pay attention to the league and look forward to wonderful games. This football activity not only makes sports life colourful but also brings people together happily. It also encourages young people to take more exercise and love sports. In the opening match, Changzhou Team had a close game with Nantong Team. Nantong Team performed quite well last year and never lost a single game in the whole regular season. Besides, Taizhou Team, the champion of the 2025 league, played against Xuzhou Team on April 18. Both sides were strong and fans believed their match must be very great. In Jiangsu Football City League, all matches in every season are played on Saturdays. The organizers arrange the time wisely to stay away from the hottest summer days. Besides, the league will have a two-week break in the middle of July. This good plan protects players from high temperatures and keeps them in good condition during the long games. Most football fans support the new timetable warmly. They can enjoy matches easily without busy school or work. Good match time also improves the game quality. More people will go to the playground to cheer for players. The league will become more popular and spread the spirit of sports across the whole province. Many schools also take part in sports activities influenced by this league. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 31．When was the opening match held? A．On April 11. B．On April 18. C．In mid-July. D．In late summer. 32．Which team was the winner of the 2025 league? A．Taizhou Team. B．Nantong Team. C．Changzhou Team. D．Xuzhou Team. 33．What does the underlined word “arrange” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Put off. B．Plan out. C．Break out. D．Give up. 34．Why is there a two-week break in mid-July? A．To avoid hot summer weather. B．To help students with lessons. C．To play fewer football games. D．To make more money easily. 35．What is the meaning of the Jiangsu Football City League? A．It needs many schools to take part in the match. B．It spreads sports spirit and brings people together. C．It stops students from doing sports. D．It costs too much money and time. 【答案】31．A 32．A 33．B 34．A 35．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了2026年江苏足球城市联赛的赛程安排、揭幕战情况、赛事组织特点及其积极影响，展现了联赛对体育精神传播和全民健身的促进作用。 31．根据第一段第二句“Its exciting opening match took place on April 11.”可知，开幕赛时间是4月11日。 32．根据第二段第二句“Besides, Taizhou Team, the champion of the 2025 league...”可知，2025年联赛的获胜者是泰州队。 33．根据第三段中“The organizers arrange the time wisely to stay away from the hottest summer days.”以及后文提到7月中旬有两周休息可知，组织者是“合理安排、计划”时间以避开酷暑。put off意为“推迟”；plan out意为“安排、计划”；break out意为“爆发”；give up意为“放弃”。plan out与arrange意思最接近。 34．根据第三段最后两句可知，七月中旬休息两周是为了“protects players from high temperatures”以及“stay away from the hottest summer days”，即为了避免炎热的夏季天气。 35．根据第一段中“brings people together happily”和最后一段中“spread the spirit of sports”可知，该联赛的意义在于传播体育精神并将人们凝聚在一起。 C In a surprising result, Red Star Middle School girls’ football team beat their school’s boys’ team yesterday. The boys’ team often helped the girls with their training. They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4-3. After the game, Jim, the head of the boys’ team, wasn’t happy. “We all thought this would be a simple game,” he said. “We never thought a team of girls could beat us. This is the saddest day of my life.” But Mr. Brown, the boys’ PE teacher, said he thought the girls should win. “The boys were too confident,” he said. “Before the match, I told them that they needed to play well. They all thought that girls’ football was a joke. They didn’t play carefully, and they lost.” The match had started well for the boys. After 30 minutes, they were winning 2-0. Their best player, Peter, scored in the thirtieth minute. Earlier, the midfield player, Luke, had scored the first goal in only the second minute of the match. After the first half hour, the boys seemed to become too confident. At first, the girls had felt a bit nervous, but then they became more and more confident. Just before halftime, Linda made the score 2-1. In the second half, the boys were the first to score. It was from Peter. After that, the boys seemed to become lazy, but the girls were more and more confident and kept on working hard. Holly scored in the 49th minute, to make the score 3-2. Then Linda scored twice in the last fifteen minutes to make the last score 4-3. It was a surprising finish. The girls’ PE teacher, Miss Hayes, was very pleased with their work. “They were great!” She said. “I told them they could win and I told them that the most important thing was teamwork. The boys’ team had some good players, but my girls were a better team!” 36．What was the final score of the football match? A．2-0. B．2-1. C．3-2. D．4-3. 37．How many goals did Linda score? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 38．Why could the girls’ team beat the boys’ in the football match? A．Because the boys’ team helped the girls with their training. B．Because the boys had never lost to the girls before. C．Because the boys’ team won the first half. D．Because the girls played together better and worked harder. 39．Who scored the first goal in the match? A．Peter. B．Luke. C．Betty. D．Holly. 40．Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．The girls made only one goal in the first half. B．All people thought the girls could beat the boys before the match. C．Teamwork isn’t important in a match. D．The girls’ team had some better players than the boys’. 【答案】36．D 37．C 38．D 39．B 40．A 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了红星中学女足以4-3的成绩战胜本校男足，男足因赛前轻敌，比赛中懈怠失利，女足则凭借团队协作和不懈努力，实现了这场出人意料的胜利。 36．细节理解题。根据“They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4-3.”可知，最终比分是4-3，故选D。 37．细节理解题。根据“Just before half time, Linda made the score 2-1.”和“Then Linda scored twice in the last fifteen minutes to make the last score 4-3.”可知，Linda共打进3球，故选C。 38．细节理解题。根据“I told them they could win and I told them that the most important thing was teamwork. The boys’ team had some good players, but my girls were a better team!”可知，女孩们团队合作更好且更努力，故选D。 39．细节理解题。根据“Earlier, the midfield player, Luke, had scored the first goal in only the second minute of the match.”可知，Luke打进首球，故选B。 40．细节理解题。根据“Just before half time, Linda made the score 2-1.”可知，女孩们上半场仅进1球，A选项正确，故选A。 四、选词填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，然后用下面方框中所给的单词或者短语填空，使短文在结构、语意和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有两个单词或者短语是多余的。） natural  /  beat  /  win  /  different from  /  the same as  /  collected  /  tradition In the US, baseball players rub a kind of mud on the balls before games. This mud is 41 in New Jersey along the Delaware River. The 42 started in the 1930s. Many players say this “magic” mud can help them 43 . But is this science or just superstition (迷信)? Since 2019, scientists from the US have been studying the mud. They noticed that it is 44 other mud. The scientists were amazed to find that the mud has just the right stickiness (粘性), spread-ability (铺展性) and friction (摩擦力) all at once. The scientists hope their research will encourage more people to study 45 materials. They believe nature can teach us a lot about making better materials in the future. 【答案】41．collected 42．tradition 43．win 44．different from 45．natural 【解析】本文主要讲述了美国棒球运动员在比赛前使用一种来自新泽西州特拉华河沿岸的泥浆来摩擦棒球。 41．句意：这种泥是在新泽西州特拉华河沿岸采集的。根据“This mud is...in New Jersey along the Delaware River.”结合备选词可知，这里表达的是这种泥是在新泽西州特拉华河沿岸被采集的。collect意为“采集；收集”，是动词，句子的主语“this mud”和“collect”之间是被动关系，使用了一般现在时的被动语态“be + 过去分词”。故填collected。 42．句意：这个传统始于20世纪30年代。根据上文“In the US, baseball players rub a kind of mud on the balls before games.”以及“The...started in the 1930s.”结合备选词可知，这里说的是棒球运动员在比赛前在球上擦泥这个行为是一个传统，从20世纪30年代就开始了。tradition意为“传统”，是名词，符合语境，故填tradition。 43．句意：许多运动员说这种“神奇的”泥可以帮助他们获胜。根据“Many players say this ‘magic’ mud can help them...”结合备选词可知，运动员认为这种泥有“魔力”，应该是能帮助他们在比赛中取得好成绩，也就是获胜。win意为“获胜；赢”，是动词，help sb. do sth.表示“帮助某人做某事”，所以这里用动词原形，故填win。 44．句意：他们注意到它与其他的泥不同。根据下文“The scientists were amazed to find that the mud has just the right stickiness (粘性), spread-ability (铺展性) and friction (摩擦力) all at once.”可知，这种泥和其他泥是不一样的。different from意为“与……不同”，是固定短语，故填different from。 45．句意：科学家们希望他们的研究将鼓励更多的人研究天然材料。根据上文可知研究的是从自然界采集的泥，再结合“The scientists hope their research will encourage more people to study...materials. They believe nature can teach us a lot about making better materials in the future.”结合备选词可知，这里说的是科学家希望人们研究的材料是来自大自然的，也就是天然材料。natural意为“天然的；自然的”，是形容词，修饰名词materials，故填natural。 五、短文填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 The Wuhan Marathon is a famous sports event in our city. It takes place every spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The 2026 Wuhan Marathon attracts thousands of runners from all over the world. They come to challenge 46 (they) and enjoy the beauty of Wuhan. The race has three 47 (part): full marathon, half marathon and 13-kilometer run. The track is carefully designed. Runners can see the great view of Wuhan while 48 (run). They pass by many places of interest, such 49 the Yellow Crane Tower and the Yangtze River Bridge. It’s really 50 unusual experience. On the race day, the streets are crowded with people. Many volunteers work along the track. They give water and help the runners in need. Local people stand by the road and shout “Come on!” loudly. Their support makes the runners feel warm and 51 (energy). Running a marathon is not easy. Runners need to train 52 (hard) for months. They must keep running when they feel tired. They never give up easily. This is the spirit of the marathon: keep going and never stop. A foreign runner once 53 (say), “Wuhan is a beautiful city. The people here are so friendly. I love the Wuhan Marathon!” For many runners, it’s not just a race. It’s a chance 54 (make) new friends and learn about Wuhan. The Wuhan Marathon is more than a sports event. It’s such a symbol of Wuhan’s vitality (活力) 55 it shows the world how wonderful Wuhan is. Every year, more and more people want to take part in it. They want to run in this beautiful city and feel its charm. 【答案】 46．themselves 47．parts 48．running 49．as 50．an 51．energetic 52．hard 53．said 54．to make 55．that 【解析】本文介绍了武汉马拉松的赛事设置、赛道风光、人文氛围与马拉松精神。它不仅是体育赛事，更是展现武汉城市魅力与活力的独特名片。 46．句意：他们来挑战自己，欣赏武汉的美景。此处指“挑战他们自己”，用反身代词themselves。应填themselves。 47．句意：比赛有三个部分：全程马拉松、半程马拉松和13公里跑。“part”是可数名词，由“three”修饰，用复数形式parts。应填parts。 48．句意：跑步者在跑步时可以看到武汉的美景。“while + 现在分词”表伴随，run的现在分词是running。应填running。 49．句意：他们经过许多名胜古迹，比如黄鹤楼和长江大桥。“such as”是固定短语，意为“比如”。应填as。 50．句意：这真是一次不寻常的经历。“unusual”以元音音素开头，表泛指用不定冠词an。应填an。 51．句意：他们的支持让跑步者感到温暖和充满活力。此处与“warm”并列，用energy的形容词形式energetic“充满活力的”。应填energetic。 52．句意：跑步者需要刻苦训练数月。“train hard”是固定搭配，意为“刻苦训练”，hard此处作副词。应填hard。 53．句意：一位外国跑步者曾说：“武汉是一座美丽的城市。这里的人们非常友好。我喜欢武汉马拉松！”。“once”（曾经）提示时态为一般过去时，say的过去式是said。应填said。 54．句意：这是一个结交新朋友和了解武汉的机会。“a chance to do sth”是固定用法，意为“做某事的机会”。应填to make。 55．句意：它是武汉活力的象征，向世界展示了武汉有多美好。“such...that...”是固定句型，意为“如此……以至于……”。应填that。 六、书面表达（15分） “武汉马拉松”(Wuhan Marathon)比赛吸引了大量的观众前来助威，其中不乏外国游客。组委会现公开征集一份英文版宣传文案。请你从武汉特色、观赛规则、运动普及等方面，写一份英文宣传文案。内容提示： What can the runners and visitors enjoy in Wuhan? Are there any rules for watching the race? Why do so many people love running? Something more about it. 提示词：scenery景色，cherry blossoms樱花，hot dry noodles热干面 注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息；词数80—100；开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Welcome to Wuhan Marathon. Here you will have an unforgettable experience whether you are a runner or a visitor. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Welcome to Wuhan Marathon. Here you will have an unforgettable experience whether you are a runner or a visitor. Wuhan is famous for the blooming cherry blossoms every April. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. And all kinds of snacks like hot dry noodles will also excite you. During the Marathon race, visitors should pay attention to some rules. For example, you should keep the streets tidy and clean. And never push others to get to the front of the crowd. Only in this way can you enjoy a safe and happy trip. In fact, everyone can try to join in the wonderful event. Running is one of the most popular sports all over the world. All you need is a pair of running shoes, and it’s easy to start. So why not begin to run now? 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：以“一般现在时”为主； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应根据提示要点进行写作，注意不要遗漏要点，可适当补充细节，突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，表明写作意图； 第二步，具体阐述宣传内容； 第三步，书写结语，呼吁人们参与跑步、关注武汉马拉松。 [亮点词汇] ①be famous for因……而闻名 ②pay attention to注意 ③all over the world全世界 [高分句型] ①Only in this way can you enjoy a safe and happy trip. (倒装句) ②All you need is a pair of running shoes, and it’s easy to start. (并列句) 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 More than a Game·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：90分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．—My deskmate Jack entered the chess competition and won first prize. —________. A．I am sorry B．That’s amazing C．Good idea D．Not at all 2．—A bicycle is often more _________ than a car in the city. —Yes. The traffic is heavy. A．convenient B．inexpensive C．meaningless D．fascinating 3．—What do the Olympic mottos “One World, One Dream” and “Together for a Shared Future” mean? —They mean that we should work together and ________ each other. A．compete against B．look down on C．depend on D．care for 4．—Which sport do you like better, swimming or running? —________. I prefer basketball. A．Both B．Either C．Neither D．None 5．—Would you like to join the 4×100-metre relay race? —Sure. It’s a great ________ to show our team spirit. A．medal B．chance C．motto D．baton 6．—Tomorrow I will ________ for the new film. I am so nervous about it. —Take it easy. You will make it. A．point out B．look out C．try out D．eat out 7．—Why did you stop writing your book report? —I have ________ new ideas. A．fallen off B．run out of C．put off D．got off 8．—Why did Tom stand there ________ just now? —Because he saw a little bird suddenly fly out of his textbook. A．in wonder B．in public C．in person D．in need 9．—Did the movie ________ your expectations? —Yes! It was even more interesting than I thought it would be. A．break B．change C．satisfy D．leave 10．— I doubt ________ our team will win the final game. — Believe in yourselves! You have prepared well. A．that B．whether C．what D．how 二、完形填空（15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 “Three miles!” Sarah called, looking at the marathon poster. This seemed really hard, 11 for her, the slowest runner in Grade 8. But Mum 12 her, “You won’t know 13 you try!” Sarah joined the race. But the first training day ended in 14 when she could only run half a mile, and some kids laughed at her, making her cry. Feeling 15 , the girl got to the school library and stayed by herself. There, an old book caught her eye. On its 16 were these words: “ 17 , Not Perfection”. Inside the book were stories of great people who 18 by taking small steps. Sarah made a(n) 19 : to run for one more minute each day. The girl began waking up early to jog. On Day 21, she had a small win---she ran a full mile without stopping! Her 20 became easier, too. Race day arrived with light rain. Sarah did her best, but many runners passed her. By mile 2, Sarah’s shirt was 21 with rain and sweat (汗), and she slowed down. Then she heard the 22 voices: “Go, Sarah! You’ve got this!” Her classmates were all cheering for (为……加油) her! Sarah ran as fast as she could to the finish line. When she crossed it, the clock read 34:17. She came in last but 13 minutes faster than her first run. Sarah smiled---the real 23 wasn’t the race itself, but the courage (勇气) to 24 the challenges and keep trying day after day. And that made her 25 . 11．A．probably B．certainly C．especially D．hardly 12．A．packed B．lifted C．invited D．encouraged 13．A．if B．until C．although D．once 14．A．surprise B．joy C．jokes D．tears 15．A．excited B．terrible C．fine D．bored 16．A．cover B．note C．guide D．head 17．A．Peace B．Progress C．War D．Budget 18．A．blocked B．arrived C．succeeded D．pulled 19．A．plan B．order C．journey D．hunt 20．A．reminding B．nodding C．smelling D．breathing 21．A．ancient B．comfortable C．heavy D．fresh 22．A．familiar B．scary C．dead D．regular 23．A．treasure B．victory C．matter D．scenery 24．A．look B．turn C．pack D．face 25．A．easier B．taller C．sicker D．stronger 三、阅读理解（30分） A Football fun in villages “Village Super”, a very popular online football IP, draws the attention of millions of viewers. Villagers like farmers and shopkeepers compete for prizes including chickens, local fruits and special rice cakes. Each prize carries the warmth of the hometown. The field is not only for football games, but also for wonderful folk culture shows. These football games are not just about sport. They bring people together and create happy community festivals. Snow and ice holiday brings growth In late 2025, northern places like Xinjiang, Jilin and Inner Mongolia started a “Snow and Ice Holiday” for students. Students had free skiing classes, visited places of interest for free and joined activities such as skating. The holiday helped local shops and ski resorts (滑雪胜地) —more people came and sales grew. It let families do sports together; helped kids learn new skills; and brought warmth and energy to everyone’s life in winter. _______________ The opening ceremony of China’s National Games highlighted the unity of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Its theme was “Exciting Games, Active Bay Area”. Famous landmarks (地标) from the three regions (地区) were part of the stage design. The round main stage symbolized everyone working together with one heart. The ceremony celebrated shared culture and a common dream for the future. 26．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news? A．SPORT. B．TRAVEL. C．EDUCATION. D．ART. 27．People can enjoy________ and football games at the “Village Super” events. A．pop concerts B．culture shows C．new films D．cooking competitions 28．What can “Snow and Ice Holiday” help to improve? ①Sport skills. ②Weather conditions. ③Tourism economy. ④Stage design. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 29．The best heading for the third piece of news would be “________”. A．Mix of tradition and tech B．Exciting games, active dance C．Local art dreams for future D．Three regions, one heart 30．What does the above news focus on? A．Exciting times of Chinese people. B．Celebrations for winter festivals. C．Sport classes for students. D．National pride of our country. B The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League (联赛) published its new game timetable recently. Its exciting opening match took place on April 11. Now more and more football fans pay attention to the league and look forward to wonderful games. This football activity not only makes sports life colourful but also brings people together happily. It also encourages young people to take more exercise and love sports. In the opening match, Changzhou Team had a close game with Nantong Team. Nantong Team performed quite well last year and never lost a single game in the whole regular season. Besides, Taizhou Team, the champion of the 2025 league, played against Xuzhou Team on April 18. Both sides were strong and fans believed their match must be very great. In Jiangsu Football City League, all matches in every season are played on Saturdays. The organizers arrange the time wisely to stay away from the hottest summer days. Besides, the league will have a two-week break in the middle of July. This good plan protects players from high temperatures and keeps them in good condition during the long games. Most football fans support the new timetable warmly. They can enjoy matches easily without busy school or work. Good match time also improves the game quality. More people will go to the playground to cheer for players. The league will become more popular and spread the spirit of sports across the whole province. Many schools also take part in sports activities influenced by this league. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 31．When was the opening match held? A．On April 11. B．On April 18. C．In mid-July. D．In late summer. 32．Which team was the winner of the 2025 league? A．Taizhou Team. B．Nantong Team. C．Changzhou Team. D．Xuzhou Team. 33．What does the underlined word “arrange” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Put off. B．Plan out. C．Break out. D．Give up. 34．Why is there a two-week break in mid-July? A．To avoid hot summer weather. B．To help students with lessons. C．To play fewer football games. D．To make more money easily. 35．What is the meaning of the Jiangsu Football City League? A．It needs many schools to take part in the match. B．It spreads sports spirit and brings people together. C．It stops students from doing sports. D．It costs too much money and time. C In a surprising result, Red Star Middle School girls’ football team beat their school’s boys’ team yesterday. The boys’ team often helped the girls with their training. They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4-3. After the game, Jim, the head of the boys’ team, wasn’t happy. “We all thought this would be a simple game,” he said. “We never thought a team of girls could beat us. This is the saddest day of my life.” But Mr. Brown, the boys’ PE teacher, said he thought the girls should win. “The boys were too confident,” he said. “Before the match, I told them that they needed to play well. They all thought that girls’ football was a joke. They didn’t play carefully, and they lost.” The match had started well for the boys. After 30 minutes, they were winning 2-0. Their best player, Peter, scored in the thirtieth minute. Earlier, the midfield player, Luke, had scored the first goal in only the second minute of the match. After the first half hour, the boys seemed to become too confident. At first, the girls had felt a bit nervous, but then they became more and more confident. Just before halftime, Linda made the score 2-1. In the second half, the boys were the first to score. It was from Peter. After that, the boys seemed to become lazy, but the girls were more and more confident and kept on working hard. Holly scored in the 49th minute, to make the score 3-2. Then Linda scored twice in the last fifteen minutes to make the last score 4-3. It was a surprising finish. The girls’ PE teacher, Miss Hayes, was very pleased with their work. “They were great!” She said. “I told them they could win and I told them that the most important thing was teamwork. The boys’ team had some good players, but my girls were a better team!” 36．What was the final score of the football match? A．2-0. B．2-1. C．3-2. D．4-3. 37．How many goals did Linda score? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 38．Why could the girls’ team beat the boys’ in the football match? A．Because the boys’ team helped the girls with their training. B．Because the boys had never lost to the girls before. C．Because the boys’ team won the first half. D．Because the girls played together better and worked harder. 39．Who scored the first goal in the match? A．Peter. B．Luke. C．Betty. D．Holly. 40．Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．The girls made only one goal in the first half. B．All people thought the girls could beat the boys before the match. C．Teamwork isn’t important in a match. D．The girls’ team had some better players than the boys’. 四、选词填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，然后用下面方框中所给的单词或者短语填空，使短文在结构、语意和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有两个单词或者短语是多余的。） natural  /  beat  /  win  /  different from  /  the same as  /  collected  /  tradition In the US, baseball players rub a kind of mud on the balls before games. This mud is 41 in New Jersey along the Delaware River. The 42 started in the 1930s. Many players say this “magic” mud can help them 43 . But is this science or just superstition (迷信)? Since 2019, scientists from the US have been studying the mud. They noticed that it is 44 other mud. The scientists were amazed to find that the mud has just the right stickiness (粘性), spread-ability (铺展性) and friction (摩擦力) all at once. The scientists hope their research will encourage more people to study 45 materials. They believe nature can teach us a lot about making better materials in the future. 五、短文填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 The Wuhan Marathon is a famous sports event in our city. It takes place every spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The 2026 Wuhan Marathon attracts thousands of runners from all over the world. They come to challenge 46 (they) and enjoy the beauty of Wuhan. The race has three 47 (part): full marathon, half marathon and 13-kilometer run. The track is carefully designed. Runners can see the great view of Wuhan while 48 (run). They pass by many places of interest, such 49 the Yellow Crane Tower and the Yangtze River Bridge. It’s really 50 unusual experience. On the race day, the streets are crowded with people. Many volunteers work along the track. They give water and help the runners in need. Local people stand by the road and shout “Come on!” loudly. Their support makes the runners feel warm and 51 (energy). Running a marathon is not easy. Runners need to train 52 (hard) for months. They must keep running when they feel tired. They never give up easily. This is the spirit of the marathon: keep going and never stop. A foreign runner once 53 (say), “Wuhan is a beautiful city. The people here are so friendly. I love the Wuhan Marathon!” For many runners, it’s not just a race. It’s a chance 54 (make) new friends and learn about Wuhan. The Wuhan Marathon is more than a sports event. It’s such a symbol of Wuhan’s vitality (活力) 55 it shows the world how wonderful Wuhan is. Every year, more and more people want to take part in it. They want to run in this beautiful city and feel its charm. 六、书面表达（15分） “武汉马拉松”(Wuhan Marathon)比赛吸引了大量的观众前来助威，其中不乏外国游客。组委会现公开征集一份英文版宣传文案。请你从武汉特色、观赛规则、运动普及等方面，写一份英文宣传文案。内容提示： What can the runners and visitors enjoy in Wuhan? Are there any rules for watching the race? Why do so many people love running? Something more about it. 提示词：scenery景色，cherry blossoms樱花，hot dry noodles热干面 注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息；词数80—100；开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Welcome to Wuhan Marathon. Here you will have an unforgettable experience whether you are a runner or a visitor. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $