江苏省泰州市姜堰区励才实验学校2025-2026学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试卷

二、单项选择 从下列每题所给的选项中，选择一个最佳答案（每小题1分，共10分） 1. —Good news! China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft on October 31, 2025. —Great! What great ________ China has made in the field of space! A. promise B. power C. progress D. process 2. —I hear that there will be a fire escape drill for Grade 9 students tomorrow. —Exactly. Fires ________ easily in autumn and winter. A. put out B. break out C. turn out D. come out 3. —What makes Tony, such a teenager ________ my age, so excellent, Mom? —Being strict with himself ________ everything, I think. A. at; on B. of; in C. at; in D. of; on 4. —Many young people now prefer ________ takeaways to cooking. —It’s not a healthy lifestyle. And I would rather ________ by myself. A. ordering; cook B. to order; to cook C. ordering; to cook D. to order; cooking 5. —Dad, I’d like you to take Mum out to have a holiday this weekend. I know she is tired these days, ________ she tries to hide it. —Oh, dear! I’m thinking about it, too. A. because B. although C. as D. since 6. —Some people are not sure ________ they will be fined or not after drinking Moutai-flavoured latte. —I’m afraid we’d better not. For our safety, we can’t be ________ careful. A. if; too B. if; so C. whether; too D. whether; so 7. Which of the following words is formed the same way as “toothache”? A. discovery B. boredom C. wartime D. homeless 8. —Did you hear that the Chinese men’s national football team lost the key match in Jakarta and missed the 2026 World Cup? —Yes, that’s really heartbreaking. They haven’t qualified for the World Cup for 24 years. ________! A. What a relief B. What a pity C. How wonderful D. How lucky 9. Which of the following reading methods is used when we read a bus timetable? A. skimming B. scanning C. predicting D. guessing 10. —What are you doing, Jack? —I am searching for some information about the Blue Moon. I wonder ________. A. that it will appear next time B. why it looked yellow C. when was it found for the first time D. whether it represents good luck 三、完形填空 （每小题1分，共15分） 阅读短文，从每题所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 AI has changed our world in many ways and will continue to change it. It’s no ____11____ that AI has been the main topic of many creative works. But the AI we see in books and movies is quite ____12____ what we see in our daily lives. AI’s first appearance in fiction was in Erewhon, a ____13____ by English writer Samuel Butler. In this novel published in 1872, the citizens (居民) of the country of Erewhon do not ____14____ anyone to build machines, as they fear that the machines could one day become smart and more ____15____ than man. In fact, this kind of “AI rebellion (反叛)” is a ____16____ theme in stories. In Stanley Kubrick’s classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey, a smart computer turns ____17____ the people on a spaceship, killing all except the ship’s commander (指挥官). In the Terminator movies, an AI network called Skynet, made for national defense (国防), decides to start a nuclear war (核战争) to ____18____ humans. But in other works of fiction, AI is more ____19____ to humans. US author Isaac Asimov, one of the greatest sci-fi writers ____20____ history, often wrote about AI. He created the Three Laws of Robotics to ____21____ smart robots from hurting humans. The laws have ____22____ influenced real-life discussions about AI ethics (伦理). Of course, new stories about AI are ____23____ out all the time. Our ____24____ in machines that can think, feel and act seems endless. It will be interesting to see ____25____ the AI from stories will ever become the AI of the real world. 11. A. doubt B. idea C. wonder D. interest 12. A. close to B. open to C. free from D. different from 13. A. movie B. novel C. play D. opera 14. A. allow B. stop C. teach D. push 15. A. honest B. special C. powerful D. active 16. A. common B. difficult C. new D. creative 17. A. off B. against C. down D. around 18. A. guide B. end C. save D. follow 19. A. familiar B. dangerous C. useful D. friendly 20. A. over B. of C. through D. in 21. A. separate B. protect C. prevent D. excuse 22. A. seldom B. even C. never D. almost 23. A. writing B. running C. coming D. going 24. A. interest B. pride C. surprise D. trust 25. A. as B. although C. unless D. if 四、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案（每小题2分，共40分） （A） Trees are everywhere around us. They help us and our environment in many ways. Let’s take a look! They help us breathe. Trees make the oxygen (氧气) we need and take in the carbon dioxide (二氧化碳). They keep Earth cool. Trees can beat the heat by taking in the carbon dioxide that fuels global warming. They fight floods. Tree roots help to absorb (吸收) water during floods. They can slow the water flow. They store water. Forests are like sponges (海绵), catching rainfall. Then, the water goes down into the soil. Water can be stored there. They keep dirt in its place. Roots of trees can hold soil together. This way, the soil cannot be moved around by wind or water. They clean up air. There are many pollutants (污染物) in the air. Trees can help to clean them. They give us medicine. Forests are a source of natural medicines. For example, gingko (银杏) leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine. 8. ______________ Spending time in forests can help us calm down, as well as make us more creative. 26. How do trees help us breathe? A. They take in oxygen. B. They make carbon dioxide. C. They produce oxygen. D. They take in heat from the air. 27. Why does the writer compare (将……比作) forests to sponges? A. They help store water. B. They keep Earth cool. C. They hold soil together. D. They look soft and wet. 28. Gingko leaves are mentioned to prove that ________. A. forests make beautiful views B. forests have medicinal value C. forests have economic value D. forests offer people extra food 29. Which of the following fits best in the blank (空白处)? A. They carry our memories. B. They are important landmarks. C. They help us relax and explore. D. They have human-like feelings. 30. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Trees can keep the earth warm. B. A forest’s roots can’t hold soil together. C. Trees can help to clean pollutants in the air. D. Gingko leaves are good for our eyes. （B） I’m not a fan of patchwork quilts (拼布被子). Surprisingly, however, there is a small patchwork quilt in my home. This quilt first belonged to my mother. She once joined a weekly book club with some women from the neighborhood. In fact, it was more of an excuse to get together and drink coffee. One of the ladies, Emily, made my mother a small quilt. For years, this quilt sat folded (折叠的) in my mom’s living room. It went with her when she moved to a small room at an assisted living facility (辅助生活机构). I never saw my mother use it throughout all those years. During one of my visits, I asked her why she kept it. She said it was a gift from Emily. I questioned further, as she was not so close to Emily and did not even like the quilt’s design. Her response remained the same: “Because it was from Emily.” After thinking this over for several days, I realized that the quilt’s value didn’t lie in its appearance or in its maker. It was special because it reminded my mom of being a good neighbor and caring for each other. I inherited (继承) the quilt more than ten years ago and it has remained folded on a shelf ever since. My plan is to one day gift it to my daughter, and I hope she will keep it. Patchwork quilts carry stories. The tales we share about our experiences turn everyday things into something special. 31. According to the writer, what did the author’s mother join the book club for? A. To write her own book. B. To learn how to make coffee. C. To discuss her favorite books. D. To get together with her neighbors. 32. The underlined word “response” has the closest meaning to ________. A. question B. reply C. doubt D. surprise 33. Why did the writer’s mother keep the quilt for years without using it? A. It reminded her of family love. B. She found it too beautiful to use. C. She planned to give it to her friend. D. It was a symbol of community and care. 34. What does the writer hope to do with the quilt in the future? A. Use it every day. B. Pass it on to the writer’s child. C. Give it back to Emily’s child. D. Gift it to a neighbor in need. 35. Which word might the writer use to describe the stories connected to things like patchwork quilts? A. Boring. B. Common. C. Meaningful. D. Surprising. （C） Have you seen delivery workers (外卖员) riding their e-bikes quickly to bring food to customers? This is because if they are late, they usually have to pay a fine. But now, things are changing. The food delivery platforms Eleme and Meituan will no longer fine riders for being late. Late-delivery fines have long driven fast delivery times, but they come at the cost of rider safety. Official reports showed that in one week in March 2025, Eleme and Meituan riders in Shanghai had more than 20,000 traffic violations (违章). The platforms’ systems charge for late orders by the second, without considering weather or road conditions. As a result, many riders run red lights just to avoid fines and earn money. In late September, the government began asking for public opinions on new draft (草案) rules for the food delivery industry. The goal is to help delivery platforms set rules and improve service quality. The new rules also make it clear that platforms shouldn’t use fines as the main method to deal with late orders. So, will our food still arrive on time when the fines are gone? The answer is yes. Eleme is testing a new points system that uses point cuts instead of fines to encourage better service. Meituan is also on board, using a similar system. After losing points, riders can get them back by being on time or joining training classes, which helps lower their stress, said China Logistics & Purchasing magazine. 36. Why did food delivery platforms decide to stop late-delivery fines? A. To let riders earn more. B. To improve rider safety. C. To draw more customers. D. To provide better service. 37. What problem did the government aim to solve with the new draft rules? A. The poor quality of takeout food. B. The high cost of delivery services. C. The platforms’ management issues. D. Too many traffic accidents. 38. How does the new points system help delivery riders? A. They get more orders to deliver. B. They have more time for each delivery. C. They can get more free training. D. They will feel less stressed. 39. What will probably happen to food delivery service in the future? A. Many riders might lose their jobs. B. Delivery will take much longer. C. The service will become better. D. The delivery prices will go up. 40. In which part of the newspaper can we find the passage? A. Education B. People C. Culture & History D. Life （D） While surfing the internet, you might have seen videos of cats taking a shower. Most cats fight or look unhappy. Have you ever wondered why most cats don’t like water? Evolution may be the first reason. Different from dogs, cats haven’t changed much over the past 10,000 years. They still act a lot like their ancestor (祖先), the African wildcat. “African wildcats are typically going to be hunting on land. So they didn’t really develop the habit of being in the water,” cat expert Kristyn Vitale told Popular Science. So it makes sense that today’s cats don’t jump into pools with much excitement. Being wet may also influence cats’ senses. Jennifer Vonk, a cat expert from Oakland University, said that cats find being wet uncomfortable, and it can mess with their sense of smell. Water can hide a cat’s natural smell, making them upset. It may also bring new smells they don’t like, like the chemicals (化学物质) in tap water (自来水). On the other hand, getting wet may throw off a cat’s balance (平衡). For example, whiskers (胡须) help cats explore their surroundings and find their way. When whiskers get wet, cats might not sense movements, Vitale explained. “In general, cats do not need to be given a bath by their owners.” US professor Alison Diesel told VMBS News. She explained that cats can clean themselves. Taking showers may also cause trauma (精神创伤) to cats, which can influence the human-animal relationship. 41. What does “evolution” mean in Paragraph 2? A. The whole food chain. B. The slow change of a species. C. A change in the environment. D. The natural enemy of a species. 42. How does water upset cats? A. It covers up their natural smell. B. It stops all of their senses from working. C. The chemicals in the water make them sick. D. It makes them unable to smell things. 43. How can we help cats keep their balance, according to Vitale? A. By throwing them up high. B. By keeping their whiskers dry. C. By keeping them on the move. D. By showing them around a new place. 44. What advice does Alison Diesel give? A. Don’t bathe cats. B. Keep cats’ living places clean. C. Take a shower before holding cats. D. Stay close to cats to build a relationship. 45. What is the structure of the passage? A. B. C. D. 第二部分 非选择题部分（65分） 五、词汇根据句意用所给中文提示或单词适当形式完成句子（每小题1分，共10分） 46. Don’t overthink your first v-log. To start, you ________ (simple) need a smartphone and a good idea. 47. China is making efforts to protect the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, which represents one of humanity’s (人类) most wonderful ________ (achieve), making its beauty last beyond the moment. 48. A recent online discussion over whether a person’s WeChat Moments disappear after death ________ (draw) wide attention. WeChat says that since September, it has stopped taking back long-inactive accounts, and their Moments will remain. 49. This year marks the eightieth anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. People all over the world will remember that the peace-loving nations finally defeated the fascists after ________ (year) hard struggle. (80). 50. —This year Jiangsu’s amateur league is really a hit. It is this new model of grassroots soccer that ________(bring) the game closer to the general public. —That’s right. All my family never miss a game. 51. —How great Cecily is to win the first prize in the national science competition! She is too excited to hold back her tears. —She made it! Nothing that is worth ________ (have) comes easy. 52. Not only your parents but also your true friend can make you feel ________ (worry) when you suffer from much stress, so never forget to turn to them when necessary. 53. Ms Li often reminds us that ________ (correct) posture (姿势) can lead to physical harm and asks us to sit upright. 54. Because of the need to protect wild animals, many countries have been forced ________ (make) stricter rules on hunting. 55. Ms Liu says that students ________(offer) more interesting courses if we have another 5 volunteer teachers this term. 六、任务型阅（每空1.5分，共15分） 阅读短文，并根据短文内容在文章后图表中空白处填入一个最恰当的词，每空限填一词 How do animals recognize (认出) human faces? This question was one of the research projects of Chinese-American scientist Doris Tsao. Tsao was named a MacArthur Fellow (麦克阿瑟奖)—one of the highest academic (学术的) honors in the US—in 2018 because of her findings. Tsao’s team at the California Institute of Technology has been experimenting with monkeys. They found that there are about 200 nerve cells (神经细胞) in the monkeys’brains that help them recognize faces. Each cell can identify (识别) a different facial characteristic (面部特征), such as the shape of the face, the distance between the eyes or the color of the skin. With all of this information, monkeys can build a picture of a person’s face in their minds. Through this study, the scientists discovered how monkeys “see” human faces in their minds. They showed the monkeys pictures of different human faces. At the same time, they recorded the activity of each nerve cell in the monkeys’ brains. Then, with the help of computer software, they studied this brain activity and recreated the faces that the monkeys “saw” in their minds. When the photos that the monkeys looked at were placed side by side with the computer-created faces, they were very similar, the BBC reported. Although the study was done on monkeys, scientists believe that human brains might recognize faces in a similar way. This technology could also be used in the future. For example, the police might be able to recreate the face of a criminal by recording a witness’ (目击者的) brain activity, Tsao told the Daily Mail. Doris Tsao’s research ____56____ monkeys ____57____ To study how monkeys identify human faces. The experimental process ◆ Scientists showed the monkeys pictures of several different human faces and recorded the nerve ____58____ activities in the monkeys’ brains. ◆ They ____59____ computer software to study the monkeys’brain activity and recreated the faces the monkeys “saw” in their heads. Key ____60____ ◆A monkey’s brain ____61____ about 200 nerve cells to help it recognize faces. ◆The cells can identify different facial ____62____ . ◆A monkey ____63____ a picture of a person’s face with the collected information. ◆The faces created from the monkeys’brain activity looked ____64____ to the photos the monkeys “saw” in their heads. Implications (启发) Human brains might work in a similar way to monkey brains. The technology could be used to ____65____ the police find bad guys. 七、短文填空 （每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，有提示词的空格不限一词，无提示词的空格限填一词 Imagine meeting a craftsman (工匠) in his ____66____ (90), who is carving dragons on copper hotpots (铜火锅). You feel like you’ve traveled back two thousand years. That’s the charm of Shanxi in Sight, a six-episode (集) documentary that ____67____ (be) on show in March 2025 on CCTV-2. Filmed over six months, the series explores 50 historic places across Datong, Taiyuan, and Yuncheng. It follows nearly 100 local people— ____68____ craftsmen to shopkeepers. It shows ____69____ slow and thoughtful journey to the viewers. Instead of filming old buildings as cold and empty places, the team tried to show them through the eyes of local people. “We didn’t want the buildings ____70____ (feel) like museums,” said director Zhou Lifen. “So we chose people living in Shanxi—shopkeepers, craftsmen, farmers—whose lives are ____71____ (close) connected to these old buildings. Their ____72____ (warm) brings history to life.” In the documentary, viewers meet an artist in Datong who is making knife-cut noodles, a sculptor who has spent thirty years ____73____ (create) cave figures (人物), and a craftsman who protects swans along the Yellow River. “In today’s cultural tourism, documentaries need to do more than just tell—they need to make people think,” said Zhou Lifen. Shanxi in Sight turns the province’s popularity into ____74____ (last) cultural pride and excitement for travel. When a documentary helps understand the past through the warmth of common people, it produces a strong feeling that’s truly unforgettable. _____75_____ one viewer wrote online, “This isn’t just a travel show—it’s a chance to feel history in daily life.” 八、书面表达（25分） 76. 每个人都在实践中不断成长，实践是成长最真实的课堂，它不给你标准的答案，却让你在一次次试错中，淬炼出属于自己的智慧。假如你是9年级10班的Emily，你将参加学校英语俱乐部举办的“实践·成长”主题演讲比赛。现请你就自己的一次经历完成一篇演讲稿，内容包括： A special experience Feelings and thoughts Wish and plan. 注意： 1.词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2.文中请勿提及真实姓名、校名、地名等信息。 Dear all, I’m Emily from Class 10 Grade 9. It’s my great honor to share my special experience here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 二、单项选择 从下列每题所给的选项中，选择一个最佳答案（每小题1分，共10分） 【1题答案】 【答案】C 【2题答案】 【答案】B 【3题答案】 【答案】B 【4题答案】 【答案】A 【5题答案】 【答案】B 【6题答案】 【答案】C 【7题答案】 【答案】C 【8题答案】 【答案】B 【9题答案】 【答案】B 【10题答案】 【答案】D 三、完形填空 （每小题1分，共15分） 【11~25题答案】 【答案】11. C 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. B 19. D 20. D 21. C 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 四、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案（每小题2分，共40分） （A） 【26~30题答案】 【答案】26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. C （B） 【31~35题答案】 【答案】31. D 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C （C） 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. D 39. C 40. D （D） 【41~45题答案】 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. B 44. A 45. D 第二部分 非选择题部分（65分） 五、词汇根据句意用所给中文提示或单词适当形式完成句子（每小题1分，共10分） 【46题答案】 【答案】simply 【47题答案】 【答案】achievements 【48题答案】 【答案】has drawn 【49题答案】 【答案】years’ 【50题答案】 【答案】brings 【51题答案】 【答案】having 【52题答案】 【答案】less worried 【53题答案】 【答案】incorrect 【54题答案】 【答案】to make 【55题答案】 【答案】will be offered 六、任务型阅（每空1.5分，共15分） 【56~65题答案】 【答案】56. on 57. Purpose##Aim##Goal 58. cells’ 59. used 60. findings 61. has 62. characteristics 63. builds 64. similar 65. help 七、短文填空 （每小题1.5分，共15分） 【66~75题答案】 【答案】66. nineties 67. was 68. from 69. a 70. to feel 71. closely 72. warmth 73. creating 74. lasting 75. As 八、书面表达（25分） 【76题答案】 【答案】例文 Dear all, I’m Emily from Class 10 Grade 9. It’s my great honor to share my special experience here. Last summer, I decided to learn cooking by myself. At first, I made a mess in the kitchen and almost burned the food! But I didn’t give up. I followed recipes carefully and practiced again and again. Through this practice, I not only learned several dishes but also realized the importance of patience and perseverance. Every small success made me feel proud and more confident. This experience showed me that trying new things helps us grow. I wish to keep exploring, learning practical skills, and becoming a more independent and helpful person in the future. Thank you. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $