上海市实验学校2026-2027学年九年级上学期9月练习英语试卷

Grade 9 Learning Showcase Part 1 Listening（第一部分 听力） I. Listening comprehension（听力理解）（本大题共20题，共30分） A. Listen and choose the right picture（根据听到的句子，选出相应的图片，每题放一遍。）（5分） 1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. _________ B. Listen to the short conversations and choose the best answer to each question you hear（根据听到的短对话，选出最恰当的答案。每题放一遍。）（5分） 6. A. Taking a driving test. B. Practicing the guitar. C. Studying in the garage. D. Watching a talent show. 7. A. Water and tea. B. Vegetable juice. C. Soda and candy. D. Added sugar. 8. A. Excited. B. Anxious. C. Proud. D. Curious. 9. A. Learn to take better photos. B. Organize notes by herself. C. Try an AI note-organizing tool. D. Buy a new notebook. 10. A. Plans for the sports meeting. B. How to practice running. C. Their favorite sports activities. D. Skills for long jump. C. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear（根据听到的短文，选出最恰当的答案。短文播放两遍）（10分） 11. What happened to the writer before the soccer camp? A. She failed her soccer test at school. B. She fell off her bike and hurt her cheek. C. She was nervous about meeting new teammates. 12. Why did the writer refuse to go to the soccer camp at first? A. She hated practicing soccer all day long. B. She worried kids would make fun of her face. C. She thought the coach was strict and hard to get along with. 13. How did other kids react when they first saw the writer’s bandage? A. They ignored her and kept practicing alone. B. They laughed and stayed far away from her. C. They felt curious and asked about her accident. 14. Which word best describes the writer’s teammates in the camp? A. Quiet and shy. B. Serious and hardworking C. Friendly and supportive. 15. What is the main idea of the whole story? A. The writer learns people are kinder than she imagined. B. A bad accident cannot stop people from playing sports. C. Soccer teammates must practice together every single day. D. Listen to the passage and complete the sentences.（根据听到的短文，完成下列句子。每空不超过三个词。短文播放两遍）（10分） 16. To look nice in the group picture, the girl put on her new sweater and got a 16 . 17. After receiving the photo envelope from the teacher, the girl was told that she had to retake a photo 17 18. After hearing many classmates also had bad photos, the writer felt 18 than before. 19. To share all the silly pictures together, the writer advised the whole class to build a special board called “ 19 ” on the classroom wall. 20. From this special experience with her classmates, the writer finally understood that it is totally fine to 20 once in a while. Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary（第二部分 语法和词汇） I. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（本大题共10题，每题1分，共10分） Lots of people struggle with poor handwriting, but there are effective methods to enhance it. Below are four practical steps that can really make 21 difference! Pick a pen that suits you well. Select the right pen and hold it properly — remember to stay 22 while holding it. This will help you gain better control of the pen, resulting in cleaner and 23 handwriting. Don’t rush. Take your time when writing. Writing too fast often leads to messy letters. 24 , write each letter carefully and leave 25 space between them; this will make your handwriting much easier to read. Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better your handwriting will get. Spend a few minutes every day practicing — you can keep a diary, copy poems, or even write a letter to a friend. What matters most is 26 thoughtfully and pay attention to every detail. Experiment with different styles. There are various handwriting styles available; 27 a few to find the one you like best. You can find handwriting practice sheets online to help you learn new styles. Don’t hesitate to try 28 new and have fun with your writing! Improving your handwriting requires time and consistent practice, but it’s absolutely achievable. Follow these tips, and 29 , you’ll have beautiful handwriting. Be patient 30 yourself and enjoy the process. Happy writing! 21. A. the B. / C. a 22. A. relaxed B. relaxing C. relax 23. A. tidy B. tidier C. tidiest 24. A. However B. Besides C. Instead 25. A. little B. few C. a little 26. A. write B. to write C. written 27. A. try out B. look out C. carry out 28. A. nothing B. something C. anything 29. A. before long B. for long C. long before 30 A. to B. for C. with II. Choose the proper words in the boxes to complete the following passages. Each word can be used only once（选择最恰当的选项填入空格，每个选项只能使用一次）（本大题共8题，每题1分，共8分） A. communicating B. depend C. quickly D. situation E. effective Technology has changed the way people live, work and communicate. Today, digital devices have become an important part of human life, making our lives more convenient and efficient. Some scientists even believe that humans are becoming a new kind of digital species, because we 31 more and more on technology in our daily activities. Modern society is increasingly based on digital systems. Smartphones, online services and artificial intelligence help people get information, complete tasks and solve problems 32 . With the help of advanced technology, people can enjoy smarter services, such as online shopping, digital payments and smart homes. However a growing reliance on technology also brings challenges. Many people spend too much time using digital devices, sticking to their screens instead of 33 face to face. This 34 may indicate that people need to develop a healthier relationship with technology. A. balanced B. informed C. serve D. safety E. negative To live better in the digital age, people should stay 35 of new technologies and improve their digital skills. At the same time, they need to raise their awareness of online 36 and privacy protection. According to recent figures, the number of internet users around the world continues to increase every year. Experts state that digital life will continue to develop, but they also remind people that technology should 37 humans rather than control them. In the future, people may need additional efforts to create a 38 and meaningful digital life. III. Complete the sentence with the given words in its proper forms.（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成短文。每空格限填一词）（本大题共8题，每题1分，共8分） In the park’s open grassland, there was a unique post office that only delivered paper airplanes. People write down their small wishes, quiet 39 (apologise), hidden thanks, or simple blessings on paper, fold them into paper airplanes, and send them into the wind. The wind 40 (action) as the postman, sending these simple words to strangers who need warmth. Most messages are short and sincere: They include words of 41 (encourage) for lonely people, thanks for small kindness, and wishes for a better tomorrow. No one knows who will 42 (reception) their paper airplane, but everyone believes these simple words can bring warmth to a stranger’s ordinary day. A shy boy wrote a thank-you note to his deskmate but was too shy to say it face to face. He folded it into a paper airplane and sent it out. By chance, his deskmate found the paper airplane and read the warm words. Their relationship became much 43 (close), and they learned to express their feelings 44 (gentle). Words hidden in our hearts are often hard to speak out. The paper airplane post office gives people a soft way to show their 45 (truth) feelings. A simple sentence, a small blessing, can 46 (easy) warm someone’s heart. Small kindness connects strangers and makes the whole world softer and more friendly. IV. Correct the mistakes. There is one mistake in each line.（改错）（本大题共10题，每题0.5分，共5分） Oliver Twist is born from a workhouse, a place where poor people live and work. There, children suffered with hunger, loneliness and poor living conditions. They receive very little care and are often treated unfair by the adults who manages the workhouse. Although Oliver grows up in a difficult environment, but he remains innocent, kind and brave. He does not lost his hope or kindness despite the suffering around him. When he asks about more food because he is extremely hungry, he challenges the cruel rules of the workhouse and surprise everyone with his courage. This small action changes his life and begins a journey full with difficulties, adventures and unexpecting experiences. 47. __________ 48. __________ 49. __________ 50. __________ 51. __________ 52. __________ 53. __________ 54. __________ 55. __________ 56. __________ V. Complete the dialogue（补全对话）（本大题共6题，每题2分，共12分） Situation: Lily and her classmate Tom are talking about their plans for the weekend. Lily: Hi Tom! Do you have any plans for this weekend? Tom: Yes, 57 . (一般疑问句的肯定回答) I’m going to take part in a school volunteer activity. Lily: A volunteer activity? That sounds cool! 58 ? (询问活动内容) Tom: We will help clean up the city park and plant some small trees there. Lily: Wow, that’s meaningful. 59 ? (询问是否可以一起参加) Tom: Of course! You can come with us if you want. Lily: 60 ? (询问集合的时间) Tom: We’ll meet at the school gate at 8:00 a. m. this Saturday. Lily: Got it. 61 ? (询问在哪里集合) Tom: Let’s meet at the school gate together then. Lily: Great! 62 ? (询问需要准备什么物品) Tom: You’d better wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Part 3 Reading and Writing（第三部分 读写） I. Reading comprehension（阅读理解） A. Read the passages and complete the task（根据以下内容完成任务）（每题2分，共10分） The hobby preferences of five classmates ★Lisa is a thoughtful and quiet girl who sometimes lacks confidence when sharing her opinions in front of a group. Although she has many creative ideas, she finds it difficult to express them clearly. She hopes to take part in activities that can help her improve her speaking skills, organize her thoughts logically, and become more confident when communicating with others. ★ Jack is an active student who enjoys the excitement of working together with others. Instead of playing alone, he prefers activities that require teamwork, quick decisions and cooperation. He loves the atmosphere of competitions where team members encourage each other and try their best to achieve a common goal. ★ Wendy is a student who enjoys exploring traditional culture through art. She likes creating delicate works by hand and often spends her free time turning simple materials into beautiful designs. She is especially interested in an activity that allows her to learn traditional skills and make meaningful decorations for festivals. ★ Tony is a nature lover who hates staying indoors all weekend. He loves the feeling of walking up winding paths, breathing fresh air, and watching the views change as he climbs higher. He enjoys group trips where he can see mountains, trees, and open skies, and reach the top to enjoy the full view below. ★ Zoe is a gentle girl who loves small green plants. She has a sunny windowsill at home where she keeps many small potted plants. She enjoys learning about different plants, how much water and sunlight they need, and watching them grow new leaves slowly day by day. The six hobby clubs in our school A. Paper-cutting Club In this club, you will learn different traditional cutting skills from experienced teachers. B. Succulent Plant Club If you love small green plants, this club is perfect for you. C. Mountain Hiking Club Every weekend, the club organizes safe group trips to nearby hills. D. Football Club This club meets every Friday afternoon on the school sports field. E. Classical Music Appreciation Club This club focuses on enjoying and learning about classical music from around the world. F. English Speech Club Here you can practice preparing short speeches, improving pronunciation, and learning how to speak clearly and confidently in public. Task: Choose the most suitable club from A to F for each person. 63. Lisa: ___________ 64. Jack: ___________ 65. Wendy: ___________ 66. Tony: ___________ 67. Zoe: ___________ B. Read the passage and choose the best answer（阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案）（每题2分，共10分） Heat Domes: Invisible Traps of Extreme Heat Have you ever wondered why some areas experience unusually high temperatures for several days or even weeks? One possible reason is a weather phenomenon called a heat dome. A heat dome occurs when a large area of high pressure remains over a region for an extended period of time. Like an invisible cover above the Earth, it prevents hot air from escaping and causes temperatures near the ground to rise quickly. The Effects of a Heat Dome A heat dome can bring scorching heat and extremely dry conditions. During such events, temperatures may climb above 40℃, creating dangerous conditions for people, animals, and plants. Unlike ordinary hot days, heat domes often continue through the night. As a result, the human body has less time to recover from the heat, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Why Are Heat Domes Becoming More Common? Scientists suggest that climate change may be one important factor behind the increasing frequency of heat domes. Rising global temperatures can influence ocean conditions and atmospheric patterns, making extreme weather events more likely to occur. However, researchers are still studying the relationship between climate change and heat domes. Protecting Ourselves from Extreme Heat When a heat dome arrives, people should take precautions to protect their health. Drinking enough water, staying indoors during the hottest parts of the day, and avoiding intense physical activities are effective ways to reduce the danger. In some cases, visiting air-conditioned public places can also help people stay safe. Heat domes remind us that weather systems can have a powerful impact on our daily lives. By learning about these events, we can better prepare for future challenges and protect both ourselves and the environment. Questions 68. Why does the writer compare a heat dome to an “invisible cover”? A. Because it blocks sunlight completely. B. Because it keeps hot air from moving away. C. Because it creates clouds above the Earth. D. Because it prevents rain from falling. 69. What does the underlined word “phenomenon” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. A natural event that can be observed. B. A machine used to measure weather. C. A problem caused only by humans. D. A change that happens every day. 70. According to the passage, why are heat domes dangerous at night? A. Because temperatures suddenly drop and cause illness. B. Because people usually exercise outdoors at night. C. Because the body cannot easily cool down. D. Because strong winds make the weather worse. 71. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A. Heat domes are becoming a serious weather problem around the world. B. Climate change may influence the development of heat domes. C. Scientists have completely explained heat domes. D. Researchers believe extreme weather will disappear soon. 72. What is the best title for this passage? A. How Humans Can Control the Weather B. The History of Climate Change C. Heat Domes: Causes, Effects, and Safety Tips D. Different Types of Weather Around the World C. Choose the best answer to complete the passage（选择最恰当的选项完成短文）（每题2分，共16分） Have you ever wondered what happens inside your brain while you sleep? Every night, you experience 73 sleep cycles made up of light sleep, deep sleep and REM sleep — the dreaming stage. Of these stages, deep sleep 74 most, as brain waves slow to their lowest level, activating the brain’s waste-clearing glymphatic system (胶状淋巴系统). Brain cells constantly use energy to support thinking, learning, and studying. As a result, they produce harmful waste products that need to be removed. The glymphatic system flushes this 75 out with brain fluid, just like a built-in dishwasher. Danish scientist Maiken Nedergaard and her team uncovered what 76 this cleaning process. Their research showed that a chemical called norepinephrine (NE) plays a central role in this process. In deep sleep, the brainstem releases small bursts of NE every 50 seconds. This makes tiny brain blood vessels shrink and expand repeatedly. As the volume of blood shifts back and forth, it forces brain fluid to circulate, 77 mini pumps to sweep waste away. When you get enough high-quality sleep, norepinephrine (去甲肾上腺素) cleans your brain 78 . Yet lack of sleep stops this nightly clean-up, letting toxic waste accumulate. To support this essential brain maintenance, you need sufficient deep sleep. 79 a fixed bedtime to regulate your body clock, avoid screens one hour before bed, and read to calm your mind. These simple 80 keep your mind clear daily and protect long-term brain health. So, give your brain the rest it needs and allow it to refresh itself overnight. 73. A. unusual B. repeated C. similar D. continuous 74. A. appears B. changes C. matters D. differs 75. A. rubbish B. oxygen C. energy D. blood 76. A. drives B. replaces C. blocks D. changes 77. A. looking like B. dealing with C. depending on D. acting as 78. A. quickly B. thoroughly C. partly D. gently 79. A. Ignore B. Create C. Follow D. Copy 80. A. rules B. tasks C. plans D. habits D. Choose the best sentences to complete the passage（选择最恰当的句子完成短文）（每题2分，共8分） A. They have found that curious people are more likely to look for information, ask questions and remember what they learn. B. In the age of information, people need to think carefully and choose useful information from different sources. C. It is a natural ability that people are born with. D. This kind of voluntary learning often leads to deeper understanding. Curiosity: The Power Behind Discovery Have you ever wondered why the sky changes colours at sunset or how birds know where to fly? These questions may seem simple, but they show an important human ability — curiosity. Curiosity is the desire to learn and understand something new. 81 From a young age, children ask many questions because they want to explore the world around them. Although curiosity may sometimes lead to unexpected ideas, it helps people discover new things and solve problems. Many researchers have studied the connection between curiosity and learning. 82 In 2015, a study showed that when people were curious about a topic, they could remember information more easily. The researchers found that curiosity could improve memory by about 30 percent in some situations. Curiosity also encourages people to learn by themselves. When students are interested in a subject, they do not learn only because teachers ask them to. Instead, they search for answers, read more books and try different ways to understand the topic. 83 Many great discoveries begin with a simple question. Scientists, inventors and artists often start their work because they are curious about something. Their curiosity encourages them to explore, experiment and create. However, curiosity needs to be guided in the right way. Asking questions is important, but finding reliable answers is equally important. 84 Curiosity is like a small seed. With careful attention and continuous learning, it can grow into great ideas and discoveries. So, never be afraid to ask questions — your curiosity may lead you to something amazing. D. Read the passage and complete the tasks（回答问题）（85-89每题2分，90题3分） The Lesson Beyond Success Fifteen-year-old Lily Chen was a member of her school’s science club. She was not the most experienced student in the group, but she was well-known for her creative ideas and ability to solve problems in unusual ways. Her classmates believed that she had great potential, although Lily often doubted whether she was good enough. This year, the science club started preparing for a national invention competition. A new coach, Ms Wang, became the team leader. Unlike other coaches, Ms Wang was very strict about every detail. She required students to test their ideas again and again, and every mistake had to be recorded and analyzed. At first, Lily enjoyed the challenge. However, after weeks of repeated experiments, she became disappointed. Many of her designs failed, and she started to worry that she might disappoint her team. Some students wanted to give up, but Ms Wang told them, “Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of the process of finding better solutions.” A few days before the competition, Lily’s most important experiment failed again. Instead of blaming her, Ms Wang quietly placed Lily’s project notebook on the table and wrote a short message on the first page: “ 87 ” Lily read the message several times. She suddenly realized that she had been paying too much attention to getting the perfect result and had ignored what she could learn from each failure. She began to carefully study every mistake, change her methods, and improve her design step by step. On the day of the competition, Lily’s invention was not the most advanced one, but it showed clear improvement and careful thinking. The judges praised her ability to solve problems and learn from mistakes. Although she did not win the first prize, Lily felt proud because she had discovered a more important ability. After the competition, Ms Wang smiled and said, “You have learned the most important lesson.” Lily finally understood that becoming a better inventor was not only about creating successful products, but also about improving herself through practice, mistakes and challenges. Task 1: Answer the questions. 85. What special ability made Lily different from other students? 86. Why did Lily become disappointed during the preparation for the competition? 87. What might the message say? Fill in the blank with your own words. (No more than 8 words) 88. Why did Lily change her attitude after reading the message? 89. What does the sentence “You have learned the most important lesson” mean? Task 2: 90. When you fail to achieve a goal, how do you move forward? Write about your own experience in about 40 words. Writing（作文）（本大题共1题，共20分） I. Write an English composition in at least 80 words according to the given instructions（根据所给要求写一篇不少于80个词的英语短文） 为建设绿色社区（green community），你所在的阳光小区（Sunshine Community）正在开展“绿色生活周”活动。假如你是学生李华，看到小区里仍有部分居民对绿色生活的意义不够了解，也不知道如何践行环保。 请你给阳光小区全体居民写一封呼吁信，在信中必须： （1）说明建设绿色社区、践行绿色生活的重要性； （2）提出2条简单可行的环保生活建议。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $