精品解析：江苏苏州工业园区星湖学校2026-2027学年度第一学期10月随堂练习试卷 九年级英语

星湖学校2026-2027学年度第一学期10月随堂练习试卷 九年级英语 (试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟) 一、听力测试 (共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分) Ⅰ. 听对话回答问题 听下面10段对话，每段对话后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，每段对话读问题。 1. What does John want to do in the future? A. B. C. 2. What is David’s brother’s animal sign? A. B. C. 3. What kind of problem does Michael have? A. B. C. 4. How did Susan go to work this morning? A. B. C. 5. What colour does Anna like better? A. Green. B. Yellow. C. Pink. 6. What does Peter think of last night’s party? A. Boring. B. Great. C. Lively. 7. How does Tom improve his English? A. By teaching others English. B. By listening to English tapes. C. By practising speaking English with a teacher. 8. What is William’s problem in France? A. Eating. B. Living. C. Studying. 9. Where may they go for a walk tomorrow? A. On the beach. B. In the park. C. In the countryside. 10. What does Simon really need? A. Some food. B. Some clothes. C. Some medicine. Ⅱ. 听对话或独白回答问题 听对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项项。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听对话，回答第11-12小题。 11. Why did the man quarrel (争吵) with his neighbour? A. Because her children were very noisy. B. Because her dog often went to his room. C. Because she played loud music late at night. 12. How was the problem solved? A. The woman agreed to turn the sound down. B. The woman agreed to sell her dog. C. The woman agreed to talk with her children about good manners. 听第一段独白，完成信息记录表第13-15小题。 A talk on what to do with the teenage problems Time It will begin at 8:30 ___________. Place It will be held ___________. Other information ►Grade 9 students must attend it. ►Every student is asked to ___________ during the talk. 13. A. this Friday B. next Sunday C. next Friday 14. A. in the playground B. in the school hall C. in the cinema 15. A. take notes carefully B. prepare one question C. answer one question 听第二段独白，回答第16-20小题。 16. When did the headmasters (校长) begin to eat with their students? A. On March 1st. B. On April 1st. C. On May 1st. 17. What is the purpose of the rule? A. To make food safer in schools. B. To help students eat more in schools. C. To make headmasters closer to the students. 18. Who can also eat with students? A. Reporters. B. Producers. C. Parents. 19. What should headmasters do after talking with students? A. Give advice. B. Do some cleaning. C. Talk with parents. 20. What did Jack’s headmaster notice about the students? A. They talked loudly while eating. B. Lots of them didn’t eat in the dining hall. C. They ate much meat but few vegetables. 二、完形填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 通读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. My father could catch many fish but I caught ____1____, I usually got very sad and kept asking him ____2____. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to ____3____ like a fish.” “But I am not a fish,” I said. “And I don’t know what fish like.” As I got a little older, I began to understand what my father really ____4____. So I read some books on fish and I even joined a local ____5____ Club and started attending the monthly meeting to know more about it. I learned that fish are cold-blooded (冷血的) animals and water ____6____ is very important to them: That’s why fish like shallow (浅的) water better than ____7____ water because shallow water is warmer. ____8____, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Also, fish don’t have any eyelids (眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes. The more I understand fish, the better I am at finding and ____9____ them. When I grew up, I went into the business world. It is not an easy job to sell things to others, but I do it well because I have the secret-that is to think more like ____10____. I have learned this lesson from fishing. 1. A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something 2. A. what B. why C. where D. when 3. A. swim B. eat C. live D. think 4. A. needed B. meant C. planned D. failed 5. A. Reading B. Fishing C. Swimming D. Singing 6. A. colour B. quality C. temperature D. smell 7. A. deep B. clear C. dirty D. fresh 8. A. Moreover B. However C. Instead D. Otherwise 9. A. saving B. catching C. feeding D. cooking 10. A. workers B. makers C. sellers D. buyers 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者小时候和父亲钓鱼，父亲教他要像鱼一样思考。长大后作者进入销售行业，懂得了要站在买家角度思考问题的道理。 【1题详解】 句意：爸爸能钓到很多鱼，但我什么都没钓到。 后文提到“I usually got very sad”我常常很伤心，说明一条鱼都没钓到。nothing表示“什么都没有”，符合语境。 【2题详解】 句意：我常常很伤心，不停地问他为什么。 前文爸爸能钓到鱼而我一无所获，所以我追问原因，用why。 【3题详解】 句意：儿子，如果你想钓到鱼，你必须像鱼一样思考。 后文“And I don’t know what fish like.”以及全文主旨，表明这里是要换位思考，think思考；swim“游”，eat“吃”，live“生活”，均不符。 【4题详解】 句意：当我长大一点，我开始明白父亲真正的意思。 meant是mean过去式，表示“意思是”，此处表达“明白父亲真正的意思”。needed“需要”，planned“计划”，failed“失败”，均不符合句意。 【5题详解】 句意：所以我读了一些关于鱼的书，甚至加入了当地的钓鱼俱乐部，参加每月聚会来了解更多相关知识。 全文围绕钓鱼主题以及后文说学到很多关于鱼的知识，表明这里是Fishing Club，意为“钓鱼俱乐部”，符合语境。 【6题详解】 句意：我了解到鱼是冷血动物，水温对它们非常重要。 后文“shallow water is warmer”提到水的冷热，对应temperature“温度”。 【7题详解】 句意：那就是为什么鱼更喜欢浅水而不是深水，因为浅水更暖和。 此处和shallow形成对比，deep“深的”，符合；clear“清澈的”，dirty“脏的”，fresh“新鲜的”，均不符。 【8题详解】 句意：而且，阳光直射下的水通常比阴凉处更暖和。 本句是继续补充说明水温相关信息，Moreover“此外、而且”符合语境；However“然而”，Instead “反而”，Otherwise“否则”，逻辑不符。 【9题详解】 句意：我越了解鱼，就越擅长找到并抓住它们。 文章主题是钓鱼，用catching“捕捉”；saving“拯救”，feeding“喂养”，cooking“烹饪”，均不符。 【10题详解】 句意：把东西卖给别人不是一件容易的事，但我做得很好，因为我掌握了秘诀 —— 要更多地像买家那样思考。 后文表达自己是从钓鱼这件事情学到的教训，因此，这里表达销售要站在买家角度思考，buyers“买家”；workers“工人”，makers“制造者”，sellers“卖家”，均不符。 三、阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 A Maps give information about many things. They can show countries, states, towns, rivers, lakes and mountains. Some maps show roads and highways. People use road maps to help them get from one place to another. Some special maps provide helpful information about the weather. Most maps have titles. The title tells what the map is about. The map above is a street map. It shows streets and important places in a neighborhood called Bee Hill. It uses symbols to show where things are. For example, a small airplane shows where the airport is. The letter H shows where the hospital is. There is also a key on the map. This is a list that explains what all the symbols on the map stand for. At the bottom of the map is a compass rose. The compass rose shows the directions north, east, south and west. 11. From the first paragraph, we can learn ________. A. what maps are B. where we get maps C. how we make maps D. when we use maps 12. Which of the following symbols on the map shows where the library is? A. B. C. D. 13. The park is ________. A. between Robin Street and Arroyo Street B. opposite the airport C. between Hill Street and Robin Street D. in the south of Bee Hill 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了地图的作用，并且借助一张Bee Hill街区街道地图，讲解地图符号、图例和方向标识的含义。 【11题详解】 根据文章第一段“Maps give information about many things. They can show countries, states, towns, rivers, lakes and mountains.”可知，第一段介绍地图能够展示各类信息，也就是在介绍地图是什么。 【12题详解】 根据图片右上角图例Key，图书馆对应的书本样式符号，对应选项C。 【13题详解】 结合地图的街道分布与指向标信息，公园的滑梯图标位于Hill Street和Robin Street之间。 B On September 3, 2025, China had a big military parade (阅兵) in Beijing. It was to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The theme of the event was “Bearing history in mind, honoring martyrs, cherishing peace, and striving for a better future”. The parade lasted about 70 minutes. The weapons (武器) are all created in China and are now in use by the army. New kinds of tanks, armored cars, drones, and airplanes were demonstrated as well, which makes clear that China’s army is becoming stronger and more modern. A special part of the parade was the joint military band (乐队). The band had 14 rows of players to stand for the 14-year war, and 80 trumpet (小号) players to stand for the 80th anniversary. They played famous songs from the war years. It was a powerful way to remember the past. This parade is not just to show military power. It is also a way to say that China loves peace and learns from history. People say the event has shown how China has grown and its promise to help keep world peace. Many guests from other countries and regions (地区) and some old soldiers attended this event. This shows the event is important for the whole world. 14. How does the writer start the text? A. By introducing a fact. B. By listing a number. C. By asking a question. D. By making a comparison (比较). 15. What does the underlined word “demonstrated” mean? A. Chosen. B. Shown. C. Supported. D. Discovered. 16. What does the number of the military band mean? A. The age of the band players. B. The time of the performance (表演). C. The history of the great event. D. The technology of the instruments (乐器). 17. What is the structure of the passage? (P-Paragraph) A. B. C. D. 【答案】14. A 15. B 16. C 17. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍2025年9月3日北京为纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年举行的大阅兵活动，依次说明了阅兵的举办背景、相关细节特色以及活动传递的珍爱和平、铭记历史的内涵与世界意义。  【14题详解】 第一段“On September 3, 2025, China had a big military parade in Beijing. It was to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.”，作者开篇直接介绍了阅兵举办的客观事实来引出全文，并非单纯罗列数字、提出问题或是作比较。 【15题详解】 第二段“New kinds of tanks, armored cars, drones, and airplanes were demonstrated as well, which makes clear that China’s army is becoming stronger and more modern.”，阅兵环节是对各类新式装备进行公开展示，demonstrate此处含义和“展示”对应。故选Shown.  【16题详解】 第三段“The band had 14 rows of players to stand for the 14-year war, and 80 trumpet players to stand for the 80th anniversary.”，军乐队的相关数字设计都是为了呼应本次纪念活动对应的重大历史背景。 【17题详解】 通读全文，第1段总述阅兵的举办背景与主题，第2、3段分别介绍阅兵时长、装备展示以及特色军乐队的细节，属于并列的分述部分，第4段总结阅兵的深层意义与世界价值，整体为“总-分-总”的结构，对应D选项。 C Pingshu, a traditional Chinese storytelling art, has a history dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Performers usually tell stories in teahouses or small theaters, attracting listeners with their voices and gestures. To learn Pingshu well, artists need years of training. Most of them learn by studying under experienced performers. As one famous artist, Yuan Kuocheng, said, Pingshu is “both mental and physical work.” Performers must memorize long stories and add their own words to make the old stories more attractive. They also need to understand the deeper meanings of the stories and share their thoughts with the listeners. During performances, artists stand behind a table. They use tools like a folding fan and a wooden block called Xingmu. The fan helps act out scenes, such as “drawing a sword(剑).” The Xingmu is knocked on the table to mark the start of the story or to highlight exciting moments. Modern technology has brought both challenges and chances to Pingshu. Since young people today prefer online entertainment, technology allows artists to record their performances. These recordings can be shared widely, helping more people discover Pingshu. Digital methods also protect this art for future people. More often than not, those who listen to Pingshu stories belong to older generations (辈). While most young people spend hours online, a small number still find value in Pingshu, drawn by its cultural richness and storytelling traditions. In summary, Pingshu is not just entertainment—it carries Chinese culture and wisdom. Through stories, performers connect the past with the present, offering listeners both fun and life lessons. 18. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. Pingshu artists can master the skill within a few months. B. Memorizing stories is less important than physical gestures. C. Learning Pingshu requires both time and guidance from experts. D. Performers need to create completely new stories to attract today’s listeners. 19. What tool is NOT needed during a Pingshu performance? A. A folding fan to act out scenes. B. A wooden block to mark key moments. C. A table to stand behind while performing. D. A microphone to make their voices louder. 20. Which group will most likely attend Pingshu performances? A. Teenagers who prefer online short videos. B. Older people and some young adults who value traditional culture. C. Foreign tourists visiting modern theaters. D. Children learning to play musical instruments. 21. What is modern technology’s influence on Pingshu? A. It allows artists to perform without live listeners. B. It reduces the need for performers to memorize stories. C. It spreads Pingshu to more people and protects its future. D. It forces performers to use digital tools during shows. 【答案】18. C 19. D 20. B 21. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统说书艺术“评书”的历史、学习要求、表演工具，同时讲述了现代科技对评书的影响及它的受众群体，点明评书不仅是娱乐，更承载着中国文化与智慧。 【18题详解】 推理判断题。根据“To learn Pingshu well, artists need years of training. Most of them learn by studying under experienced performers”可知，学习评书需要时间和资深表演者的指导。故选C。 【19题详解】 细节理解题。根据“artists stand behind a table. They use tools like a folding fan and a wooden block called Xingmu”可知，评书表演需要桌子、折扇、醒木，未提及麦克风。故选D。 【20题详解】 细节理解题。根据“those who listen to Pingshu stories belong to older generations... a small number still find value in Pingshu, drawn by its cultural richness”可知，评书的受众主要是老年人和部分重视传统文化的年轻人。故选B。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据“These recordings can be shared widely, helping more people discover Pingshu. Digital methods also protect this art for future people”可知，现代科技能让评书传播给更多人，并保护这门艺术的未来。故选C。 D The need for something that can solve the problems in our daily lives often leads to new and interesting inventions. Here are some examples of inventions that were born to solve common daily problems. Earle Dickson noticed that his wife often burned or cut herself accidentally while working in the kitchen. She would then need his help to put bandages (绑带) on the wounds. Since Dickson couldn’t always be there to help her, he invented a bandage that she could easily deal with herself. Sold under the brand name Band-Aid, these bandages are now used for many types of minor (not serious) cuts. Then there was Bette Nesmith Graham, a secretary who wanted a simple way to correct her typing mistakes. One day, as she was watching painters use touch-up paint to a wall, the idea hit her that the same way could be used on paper. She mixed a white paint and used a small brush to apply it to her work. This small bottle of paint with brush finally came to be known as Liquid (液体) Paper. In some cases, people invent things for one purpose but end up using them for another. Take tea bags for example. In 1908, a New York tea seller named Thomas Sullivan came up with the idea of creating small gifts for customers by putting tea leaves in small silk bags. Customers are supposed to take out the tea leaves from each bag before making a pot of tea. However, some people misunderstood and began putting the unopened bags into hot water, and the custom of using tea bags was born. Sometimes inventions are used for their original (起初的) purposes. Other times they end up being used for something completely different. Either way, they make our lives a whole lot better. 22. How many inventions are mentioned in the passage? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 23. Why was the Band-Aid invented? A. Because it made wounds become healthy. B. Because a secretary wanted to correct her mistakes. C. Because it can be used for many types of serious cuts. D. Because Dickson’s wife needed to deal with her wounds by herself. 24. How was the custom of using tea bags born? A. It was born from a misunderstanding. B. It was born from a new idea to make tea. C. It was born from a need to take out tea leaves. D. It was born from a tea trade between countries. 25. Which of the following is correct according to the article? A. Inventions are always used for their original purposes. B. The invention of Band-Aids came from an unexpected accident. C. Thomas Sullivan was the first person to sell tea in the United States. D. Liquid Paper invented by a secretary was used to correct typewriting. 【答案】22. B 23. D 24. A 25. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了生活中三个有用的发明。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Sold under the brand name Band-Aid, these bandages are now used for many types of minor (not serious) cuts.”、“This small bottle of paint with brush finally came to be known as Liquid (液体) Paper.”以及“and the custom of using tea bags was born”可知本文讲述了三个发明，故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Since Dickson couldn’t always be there to help her, he invented a bandage that she could easily deal with herself.”可知是因为迪克森的妻子需要自己处理她的伤口。故选D。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据“In some cases, people invent things for one purpose but end up using them for another.”以及“However, some people misunderstood and began putting the unopened bags into hot water, and the custom of using tea bags was born.”可知它诞生于一场误会。故选A。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Then there was Bette Nesmith Graham, a secretary who wanted a simple way to correct her typing mistakes.”以及“She mixed a white paint and used a small brush to apply it to her work. This small bottle of paint with brush finally came to be known as Liquid (液体) Paper.”可知秘书发明的修正液被用来改正打字稿。故选D。 四、信息还原 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Everyone has periods in their lives and everything seems so hard and there’s nobody to talk to. The mood is getting worse and worse. ____26____ The first thing you should try is thinking about the bright side of your life and talking with others. ____27____ But if you try to force yourself to call a friend for a cup of coffee and talk with him or her, you will feel better. You should also try doing something only for yourself. This could be something you’ve wanted for a long time. Maybe it’s a short trip, a coat or some delicious food. This doesn’t have to cost much. ____28____ Not only giving presents to yourself can lift up your mood. ____29____ Give a small gift to a friend, a family member or a neighbor. Making another person happy will make you happy, too. ____30____ Creating includes many activities, such as painting, writing and cooking. While paying attention to these activities, you will forget how you have been feeling. A. Buying things for others may be a good way to feel happy. B. Don’t forget to be creative. C. The point is to be good to yourself. D. Do some volunteer work, if you have much free time. E. Here are some things that may help you lift up your mood. F. You can share your problems with others. G. We usually lock ourselves at home and think about bad things when we feel unhappy. 【答案】26. E 27. G 28. C 29. A 30. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了当人们情绪低落时，可以用来改善心情的几种方法。 【26题详解】 前文列举了人生中情绪变差的困境“The mood is getting worse and worse.”，下文介绍具体的改善情绪的方法，此处应总起下文，引出下文多条建议。E项“Here are some things that may help you lift up your mood.”作为全文总起的主题过渡句，引出后文改善情绪的具体建议。 【27题详解】 前文建议多想想生活好的一面、和别人交谈，后文“But if you try to force yourself to call a friend for a cup of coffee and talk with him or her, you will feel better.”转折表达正向做法，此处应是情绪低落时人们通常的消极做法。G项“We usually lock ourselves at home and think about bad things when we feel unhappy.”与后文“强迫自己出门找朋友聊天”形成鲜明转折对比，反衬主动找人倾诉的重要性。 【28题详解】 本段建议做一些只为自己做的事，短途旅行、买外套或者美食，花费不必很高，此处需对“为自己做点事”的段落内容进行核心总结。C项“The point is to be good to yourself.”总结本段中心，点明“善待自己”的主旨。 【29题详解】 前文“Not only giving presents to yourself can lift up your mood.”提到“不只有给自己买礼物能改善情绪”，后文介绍给他人送小礼物的做法，此处需完成从“自我关怀”到“为他人付出”的语义递进。A项“Buying things for others may be a good way to feel happy.”承接前文，引出为他人付出的相关内容。 【30题详解】 后文“Creating includes many activities, such as painting, writing and cooking.”提到创作类活动比如绘画、写作、烹饪，此处需作为段落主题句，引出后文“创造性活动”的情绪调节方法。B项“Don’t forget to be creative.”直接点出本段核心关键词“creative”，总起下文关于创作活动的内容。 五、词汇运用 (共13小题；每小题1分，满分13分) 第一节 根据下列句子所给汉语注释或首字母，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 31. My house is on the ________ (对面的) side of the street. 【答案】opposite 【解析】 【详解】句意：我的房子在街道对面。根据汉语提示可知，“对面的”对应的英文单词是opposite，作定语修饰后面的名词side，故填opposite。 32. The two leaders had a friendly ________ (对话) about how to improve trade between their countries. 【答案】conversation##dialogue 【解析】 【详解】句意：两位领导人就如何改善两国之间的贸易进行了友好的对话。根据汉语提示可知，“对话”对应的英文单词是conversation或dialogue，且前面有不定冠词a修饰，故填conversation/dialogue。 33. Yesterday, some friendly ________ (陌生人) helped me carry my heavy bags all the way to the bus stop. 【答案】strangers 【解析】 【详解】句意：昨天，一些友善的陌生人一路帮我把沉重的袋子拎到了公交站。括号给出中文释义“陌生人”，对应的可数英文名词是stranger，空前限定词some后接可数名词复数形式，strangers符合语境。 34. He worked really hard and finally ________ (成功) in passing the difficult exam. 【答案】succeeded 【解析】 【详解】句意：他非常努力，最终成功通过了那场艰难的考试。“成功”译为succeed，and连接并列谓语，都用动词过去式。故填succeeded。 35. The library has a special section with books written for ________ (青少年的) readers covering topics like friendship. 【答案】teenage 【解析】 【详解】句意：图书馆有一个专门的区域，里面有写给青少年读者的书籍，涵盖友谊等主题。空处位于介词“for”和名词“readers”之间，需要一个形容词来修饰“readers”，“青少年的”在英语中对应的形容词是teenage，故填teenage。 36. —May I use your ________ to look up a new word? —Sorry, I haven’t got one. 【答案】dictionary 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我可以用你的字典查生词吗？——抱歉，我没有。 根据“look up a new word（查生词）”这一语境可知，查单词需要使用字典，故填dictionary。 37. He walked into the job interview with a smile, feeling ________ in his skills and experience. 【答案】confident 【解析】 【详解】句意：他面带微笑走进求职面试现场，对自己的技能与经验充满信心。此处指对自己的技能和经验充满信心，固定搭配：feel confident in sth“对……有信心”，feel是感官系动词，后面接形容词作表语，所以填confident。 38. —I’m truly thankful for all your help and support. —Don’t m________ it. 【答案】mention##ention 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我真的很感谢你所有的帮助与支持。——别客气。根据首字母提示m和语境：对方表达感谢，用固定交际用语回应。mention意为“提及”，Don’t mention it.是固定句型，意为“别客气”，用于回应感谢。 第二节 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 matter too much hard mistake learn from Everyone might get things wrong. Everyone is “boring” sometimes. That’s OK! If ____39____ are made, don’t take them too seriously. Sometimes our mistakes can be things to laugh at and ____40____. Also, don’t worry ____41____ about what people think of you. Every time you’re doing your best, then that’s what ____42____. If you go on to feel like this, talk to a teacher and your parents. Maybe you just need a little help. I think when you’re going through a ____43____ period, you may feel a bit low. But that will pass. Be confident, be you and do the things that make you happy. 【答案】39. mistakes 40. learn from 41. too much 42. matters 43. hard 【解析】 【导语】本文告诉我们人人都会犯错，不必过分在意错误和他人看法，尽力就好。遇到低谷可以寻求老师和父母的帮助，要自信做自己。 【39题详解】 句意：如果犯了错误，不要把它们看得太重。 空格后“are”是复数谓语，提示主语要用复数。后文“Sometimes our mistakes”提示这里是mistake；固定搭配“make mistakes”意为“犯错误”，应用复数形式mistakes。 【40题详解】 句意：有时候我们的错误是可以一笑而过并且从中学习的事情。“and”并列结构，此处需要一个动词短语，与“laugh at”并列；learn from意为“从……中学习”，符合文意。 【41题详解】 句意：同时，你不必过多担心别人怎么看待你。 下文表达尽力就好，因此，这里是“不用过多担心”，worry too much意为“担心太多”，用too much。 【42题详解】 句意：每次你尽自己最大努力，那才是最重要的。 此处是一个表语从句，从句主语是“what”，缺谓语，应选择一个动词，用matter意为“要紧，重要”，主语“what”视为单数，时态为一般现在时，谓语动词用三单形式matters。 【43题详解】 句意：我认为当你正在经历一段艰难的时期时，你可能会感到有点低落。 此处修饰名词“period”，用形容词，hard作形容词，hard period意为“艰难时期”，符合后文“feel a bit low”的语境。 六、短文填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 This is the year 2070. Today is my fiftieth birthday, but I look like a person of eighty-five. I have serious kidney (肾脏) problems because I don’t have enough water ____44____ (drink). I’m afraid I don’t have much time left to live. I’m already one of the oldest people in this society. I remember when I ____45____ (be) five years old, everything was very different. There were lots of trees in the parks. I could enjoy a shower for half ____46____ hour. At that time, women all had beautiful hair. Now, we have to shave (剃光) our heads to keep them clean without the use of water. I remember there were “Save Water” warnings in public places, but nobody ____47____ (pay) attention. We once believed that water would last forever. Now all the rivers and lakes are either dry ____48____ polluted. Water is much ____49____ (expensive) than gold and diamonds. In the past, doctors advised me to drink eight glasses of water a day to keep ____50____ (health). Nowadays, I ____51____ (allow) half a glass only. Most people are weak and sick. When my son asks me about my childhood, I tell him about how pleasant it was to fish in the rivers and how healthy people were. When he asks, “Why is there no clean water now?” I feel guilty (内疚的). I belong to those people who ____52____ (simple) turned a blind eye to all the warnings. I hope the people living in the 2020s truly understand the ____53____ (important) of saving water. 【答案】44. to drink 45. was 46. an 47. paid 48. or 49. more expensive 50. healthy 51. am allowed 52. simply 53. importance 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇科幻类记叙文，以2070年一位50岁却形如耄耋的老人的视角，讲述了水资源枯竭后人类的生存困境，借此警示当下人们重视节水的重要性。 【44题详解】 句意：我有严重的肾脏问题，因为我没有足够的水可以喝。句中“I don’t have enough water...”提示此处考查短语have sth. to do，因此空格处用不定式作后置定语修饰water，提示词drink的不定式为to drink。 【45题详解】 句意：我记得我五岁的时候，一切都大不一样了。时间状语five years old指代过去的时间，主语是I，be动词的过去式用was，故填was。 【46题详解】 句意：我可以洗半个小时的淋浴。句中“for half...hour”提示此处考查短语half an hour，hour以元音音素开头，不定冠词用an，故填an。 【47题详解】 句意：我记得公共场所曾有“节约用水”的警示，但没人留意。前文的there were提示动作发生在过去，谓语动词用过去式，提示词pay的过去式为paid。故填paid。 【48题详解】 句意：现在所有的河流和湖泊要么干涸要么被污染了。句中“either dry...polluted”提示此处考查短语either...or...，意为“要么……要么……”，故填or。 【49题详解】 句意：水比黄金和钻石还要昂贵得多。空后出现than提示要用形容词比较级，提示词expensive的比较级为more expensive，故填more expensive。 【50题详解】 句意：过去，医生建议我每天喝八杯水来保持健康。句中“keep...”提示空格处需填入形容词，作表语，提示词health的形容词为healthy，构成短语keep healthy，故填healthy。 【51题详解】 句意：如今，我只被允许喝半杯水。主语I和allow是被动关系，Nowadays提示用一般现在时的被动语态，故填am allowed。 【52题详解】 句意：我属于那些对所有警示直接视而不见的人。此处需要副词修饰动词短语turned a blind eye to，simple的副词形式为simply，故填simply。 【53题详解】 句意：我希望生活在21世纪20年代的人们能真正明白节水的重要性。定冠词the后接名词作understand的宾语，important的名词形式为importance，故填importance。 七、阅读表达 (共3小题；74题2分，75题2分，76题3分，满分7分) 请认真阅读下面材料，用英语回答材料后的问题。 Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by band from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. 54. Why is Chinese clay art famous? _________________________________________________________ 55. What do people hope to get from paper cutting and sky lanterns? (At least two points) _________________________________________________________ 56. Which art form in this article would you like to learn? Why? _________________________________________________________ 【答案】54. Because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. 55. They want to get happiness and good wishes from paper cutting and sky lanterns. 56. I want to learn Chinese clay art. Because I like Chinese fairy tales and historical stories. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些中国独特的传统艺术形式。 【54题详解】 根据“Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real.”可知，中国的泥塑艺术很有名，因为泥塑片很小，但看起来很真实。故填Because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. 【55题详解】 根据“They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.”和“During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.”可知，人们想从剪纸和天灯中得到幸福和美好的祝愿。故填They want to get happiness and good wishes from paper cutting and sky lanterns. 【56题详解】 开放性试题，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I want to learn Chinese clay art. Because I like Chinese fairy tales and historical stories. 八、书面表达 (共1题；满分25分) 57. “教育应当培养终身运动者、责任担当者、问题解决者和优雅生活者。”为了更好的理解和实践，某英文网站以“How to Be a Better Person”为话题开展征文活动。请你从中学生角度写一篇100词左右的文章谈谈可行的做法，去参加此次征文比赛。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 How to Be a Better Person As a middle school student, I believe being a better person means putting the educational goal into practice. First, to be a lifelong athlete, I will exercise daily to keep fit and energetic. Second, as a responsible person, I should help with housework and care for others. Third, to be a problem solver, I must face difficulties bravely and find ways to overcome them. Finally, to be one who lives elegantly, I will read more books and be polite to everyone. By doing these small things, I can improve myself and become a better person step by step. 【解析】 【详解】[第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：应用文，时态以一般将来时为主，人称以第一人称为主，符合英文征文写作规范； 明确要点：①点明主题，引出“如何成为更好的人”；②分点阐述具体做法，需对应“终身运动者、责任担当者、问题解决者和优雅生活者”四个教育目标；③总结升华，表达逐步提升自我的决心； 确定人称：以第一人称进行陈述，结合中学生身份给出具体可行的做法； 注意事项：满足词数要求，不得出现真实个人信息。 [第二步：构思布局] 采用总-分-总结构+要点并列结构： 开头段（总起）：点明中学生身份，引出对“成为更好的人”的理解。 主体段（分述）：分点依次对应四个教育目标，分别阐述具体的做法，逻辑清晰。 结尾段（总结）：表达通过小事提升自我、逐步成为更好的人的愿景。 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：终身运动者 exercise daily to keep fit and energetic/take up a sport like running or swimming/develop a habit of doing exercise regularly/...等 要点二：责任担当者 help with housework/care for others/take responsibility for one’s actions/volunteer to help those in need in the community/...等 要点三：问题解决者 face difficulties bravely/find ways to overcome them/deal with problems with a positive attitude/try to solve problems on our own instead of giving up/...等 要点四：优雅生活者 read more books/be polite to everyone/develop a hobby like painting or playing the piano/enjoy the beauty of life and treat others with kindness/...等 要点五：总结升华 improve myself/become a better person step by step/make a difference to the world/achieve personal growth through continuous efforts/...等 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 星湖学校2026-2027学年度第一学期10月随堂练习试卷 九年级英语 (试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟) 一、听力测试 (共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分) Ⅰ. 听对话回答问题 听下面10段对话，每段对话后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，每段对话读问题。 1. What does John want to do in the future? A. B. C. 2. What is David’s brother’s animal sign? A. B. C. 3. What kind of problem does Michael have? A. B. C. 4. How did Susan go to work this morning? A. B. C. 5. What colour does Anna like better? A. Green. B. Yellow. C. Pink. 6. What does Peter think of last night’s party? A. Boring. B. Great. C. Lively. 7. How does Tom improve his English? A. By teaching others English. B. By listening to English tapes. C. By practising speaking English with a teacher. 8. What is William’s problem in France? A. Eating. B. Living. C. Studying. 9. Where may they go for a walk tomorrow? A. On the beach. B. In the park. C. In the countryside. 10. What does Simon really need? A. Some food. B. Some clothes. C. Some medicine. Ⅱ. 听对话或独白回答问题 听对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项项。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听对话，回答第11-12小题。 11. Why did the man quarrel (争吵) with his neighbour? A. Because her children were very noisy. B. Because her dog often went to his room. C. Because she played loud music late at night. 12. How was the problem solved? A. The woman agreed to turn the sound down. B. The woman agreed to sell her dog. C. The woman agreed to talk with her children about good manners. 听第一段独白，完成信息记录表第13-15小题。 A talk on what to do with the teenage problems Time It will begin at 8:30 ___________. Place It will be held ___________. Other information ►Grade 9 students must attend it. ►Every student is asked to ___________ during the talk. 13. A. this Friday B. next Sunday C. next Friday 14. A. in the playground B. in the school hall C. in the cinema 15. A. take notes carefully B. prepare one question C. answer one question 听第二段独白，回答第16-20小题。 16. When did the headmasters (校长) begin to eat with their students? A. On March 1st. B. On April 1st. C. On May 1st. 17. What is the purpose of the rule? A. To make food safer in schools. B. To help students eat more in schools. C. To make headmasters closer to the students. 18. Who can also eat with students? A. Reporters. B. Producers. C. Parents. 19. What should headmasters do after talking with students? A. Give advice. B. Do some cleaning. C. Talk with parents. 20. What did Jack’s headmaster notice about the students? A. They talked loudly while eating. B. Lots of them didn’t eat in the dining hall. C. They ate much meat but few vegetables. 二、完形填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 通读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. My father could catch many fish but I caught ____1____, I usually got very sad and kept asking him ____2____. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to ____3____ like a fish.” “But I am not a fish,” I said. “And I don’t know what fish like.” As I got a little older, I began to understand what my father really ____4____. So I read some books on fish and I even joined a local ____5____ Club and started attending the monthly meeting to know more about it. I learned that fish are cold-blooded (冷血的) animals and water ____6____ is very important to them: That’s why fish like shallow (浅的) water better than ____7____ water because shallow water is warmer. ____8____, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Also, fish don’t have any eyelids (眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes. The more I understand fish, the better I am at finding and ____9____ them. When I grew up, I went into the business world. It is not an easy job to sell things to others, but I do it well because I have the secret-that is to think more like ____10____. I have learned this lesson from fishing. 1. A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something 2. A. what B. why C. where D. when 3. A. swim B. eat C. live D. think 4. A. needed B. meant C. planned D. failed 5. A. Reading B. Fishing C. Swimming D. Singing 6. A. colour B. quality C. temperature D. smell 7. A. deep B. clear C. dirty D. fresh 8. A. Moreover B. However C. Instead D. Otherwise 9. A. saving B. catching C. feeding D. cooking 10. A. workers B. makers C. sellers D. buyers 三、阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 A Maps give information about many things. They can show countries, states, towns, rivers, lakes and mountains. Some maps show roads and highways. People use road maps to help them get from one place to another. Some special maps provide helpful information about the weather. Most maps have titles. The title tells what the map is about. The map above is a street map. It shows streets and important places in a neighborhood called Bee Hill. It uses symbols to show where things are. For example, a small airplane shows where the airport is. The letter H shows where the hospital is. There is also a key on the map. This is a list that explains what all the symbols on the map stand for. At the bottom of the map is a compass rose. The compass rose shows the directions north, east, south and west. 11. From the first paragraph, we can learn ________. A. what maps are B. where we get maps C. how we make maps D. when we use maps 12. Which of the following symbols on the map shows where the library is? A. B. C. D. 13. The park is ________. A. between Robin Street and Arroyo Street B. opposite the airport C. between Hill Street and Robin Street D. in the south of Bee Hill B On September 3, 2025, China had a big military parade (阅兵) in Beijing. It was to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The theme of the event was “Bearing history in mind, honoring martyrs, cherishing peace, and striving for a better future”. The parade lasted about 70 minutes. The weapons (武器) are all created in China and are now in use by the army. New kinds of tanks, armored cars, drones, and airplanes were demonstrated as well, which makes clear that China’s army is becoming stronger and more modern. A special part of the parade was the joint military band (乐队). The band had 14 rows of players to stand for the 14-year war, and 80 trumpet (小号) players to stand for the 80th anniversary. They played famous songs from the war years. It was a powerful way to remember the past. This parade is not just to show military power. It is also a way to say that China loves peace and learns from history. People say the event has shown how China has grown and its promise to help keep world peace. Many guests from other countries and regions (地区) and some old soldiers attended this event. This shows the event is important for the whole world. 14. How does the writer start the text? A. By introducing a fact. B. By listing a number. C. By asking a question. D. By making a comparison (比较). 15. What does the underlined word “demonstrated” mean? A. Chosen. B. Shown. C. Supported. D. Discovered. 16. What does the number of the military band mean? A. The age of the band players. B. The time of the performance (表演). C. The history of the great event. D. The technology of the instruments (乐器). 17. What is the structure of the passage? (P-Paragraph) A. B. C. D. C Pingshu, a traditional Chinese storytelling art, has a history dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Performers usually tell stories in teahouses or small theaters, attracting listeners with their voices and gestures. To learn Pingshu well, artists need years of training. Most of them learn by studying under experienced performers. As one famous artist, Yuan Kuocheng, said, Pingshu is “both mental and physical work.” Performers must memorize long stories and add their own words to make the old stories more attractive. They also need to understand the deeper meanings of the stories and share their thoughts with the listeners. During performances, artists stand behind a table. They use tools like a folding fan and a wooden block called Xingmu. The fan helps act out scenes, such as “drawing a sword(剑).” The Xingmu is knocked on the table to mark the start of the story or to highlight exciting moments. Modern technology has brought both challenges and chances to Pingshu. Since young people today prefer online entertainment, technology allows artists to record their performances. These recordings can be shared widely, helping more people discover Pingshu. Digital methods also protect this art for future people. More often than not, those who listen to Pingshu stories belong to older generations (辈). While most young people spend hours online, a small number still find value in Pingshu, drawn by its cultural richness and storytelling traditions. In summary, Pingshu is not just entertainment—it carries Chinese culture and wisdom. Through stories, performers connect the past with the present, offering listeners both fun and life lessons. 18. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. Pingshu artists can master the skill within a few months. B. Memorizing stories is less important than physical gestures. C. Learning Pingshu requires both time and guidance from experts. D. Performers need to create completely new stories to attract today’s listeners. 19. What tool is NOT needed during a Pingshu performance? A. A folding fan to act out scenes. B. A wooden block to mark key moments. C. A table to stand behind while performing. D. A microphone to make their voices louder. 20. Which group will most likely attend Pingshu performances? A. Teenagers who prefer online short videos. B. Older people and some young adults who value traditional culture. C. Foreign tourists visiting modern theaters. D. Children learning to play musical instruments. 21. What is modern technology’s influence on Pingshu? A. It allows artists to perform without live listeners. B. It reduces the need for performers to memorize stories. C. It spreads Pingshu to more people and protects its future. D. It forces performers to use digital tools during shows. D The need for something that can solve the problems in our daily lives often leads to new and interesting inventions. Here are some examples of inventions that were born to solve common daily problems. Earle Dickson noticed that his wife often burned or cut herself accidentally while working in the kitchen. She would then need his help to put bandages (绑带) on the wounds. Since Dickson couldn’t always be there to help her, he invented a bandage that she could easily deal with herself. Sold under the brand name Band-Aid, these bandages are now used for many types of minor (not serious) cuts. Then there was Bette Nesmith Graham, a secretary who wanted a simple way to correct her typing mistakes. One day, as she was watching painters use touch-up paint to a wall, the idea hit her that the same way could be used on paper. She mixed a white paint and used a small brush to apply it to her work. This small bottle of paint with brush finally came to be known as Liquid (液体) Paper. In some cases, people invent things for one purpose but end up using them for another. Take tea bags for example. In 1908, a New York tea seller named Thomas Sullivan came up with the idea of creating small gifts for customers by putting tea leaves in small silk bags. Customers are supposed to take out the tea leaves from each bag before making a pot of tea. However, some people misunderstood and began putting the unopened bags into hot water, and the custom of using tea bags was born. Sometimes inventions are used for their original (起初的) purposes. Other times they end up being used for something completely different. Either way, they make our lives a whole lot better. 22. How many inventions are mentioned in the passage? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 23. Why was the Band-Aid invented? A. Because it made wounds become healthy. B. Because a secretary wanted to correct her mistakes. C. Because it can be used for many types of serious cuts. D. Because Dickson’s wife needed to deal with her wounds by herself. 24. How was the custom of using tea bags born? A. It was born from a misunderstanding. B. It was born from a new idea to make tea. C. It was born from a need to take out tea leaves. D. It was born from a tea trade between countries. 25. Which of the following is correct according to the article? A. Inventions are always used for their original purposes. B. The invention of Band-Aids came from an unexpected accident. C. Thomas Sullivan was the first person to sell tea in the United States. D. Liquid Paper invented by a secretary was used to correct typewriting. 四、信息还原 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Everyone has periods in their lives and everything seems so hard and there’s nobody to talk to. The mood is getting worse and worse. ____26____ The first thing you should try is thinking about the bright side of your life and talking with others. ____27____ But if you try to force yourself to call a friend for a cup of coffee and talk with him or her, you will feel better. You should also try doing something only for yourself. This could be something you’ve wanted for a long time. Maybe it’s a short trip, a coat or some delicious food. This doesn’t have to cost much. ____28____ Not only giving presents to yourself can lift up your mood. ____29____ Give a small gift to a friend, a family member or a neighbor. Making another person happy will make you happy, too. ____30____ Creating includes many activities, such as painting, writing and cooking. While paying attention to these activities, you will forget how you have been feeling. A. Buying things for others may be a good way to feel happy. B. Don’t forget to be creative. C. The point is to be good to yourself. D. Do some volunteer work, if you have much free time. E. Here are some things that may help you lift up your mood. F. You can share your problems with others. G. We usually lock ourselves at home and think about bad things when we feel unhappy. 五、词汇运用 (共13小题；每小题1分，满分13分) 第一节 根据下列句子所给汉语注释或首字母，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 31. My house is on the ________ (对面的) side of the street. 32. The two leaders had a friendly ________ (对话) about how to improve trade between their countries. 33. Yesterday, some friendly ________ (陌生人) helped me carry my heavy bags all the way to the bus stop. 34. He worked really hard and finally ________ (成功) in passing the difficult exam. 35. The library has a special section with books written for ________ (青少年的) readers covering topics like friendship. 36. —May I use your ________ to look up a new word? —Sorry, I haven’t got one. 37. He walked into the job interview with a smile, feeling ________ in his skills and experience. 38. —I’m truly thankful for all your help and support. —Don’t m________ it. 第二节 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 matter too much hard mistake learn from Everyone might get things wrong. Everyone is “boring” sometimes. That’s OK! If ____39____ are made, don’t take them too seriously. Sometimes our mistakes can be things to laugh at and ____40____. Also, don’t worry ____41____ about what people think of you. Every time you’re doing your best, then that’s what ____42____. If you go on to feel like this, talk to a teacher and your parents. Maybe you just need a little help. I think when you’re going through a ____43____ period, you may feel a bit low. But that will pass. Be confident, be you and do the things that make you happy. 六、短文填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 This is the year 2070. Today is my fiftieth birthday, but I look like a person of eighty-five. I have serious kidney (肾脏) problems because I don’t have enough water ____44____ (drink). I’m afraid I don’t have much time left to live. I’m already one of the oldest people in this society. I remember when I ____45____ (be) five years old, everything was very different. There were lots of trees in the parks. I could enjoy a shower for half ____46____ hour. At that time, women all had beautiful hair. Now, we have to shave (剃光) our heads to keep them clean without the use of water. I remember there were “Save Water” warnings in public places, but nobody ____47____ (pay) attention. We once believed that water would last forever. Now all the rivers and lakes are either dry ____48____ polluted. Water is much ____49____ (expensive) than gold and diamonds. In the past, doctors advised me to drink eight glasses of water a day to keep ____50____ (health). Nowadays, I ____51____ (allow) half a glass only. Most people are weak and sick. When my son asks me about my childhood, I tell him about how pleasant it was to fish in the rivers and how healthy people were. When he asks, “Why is there no clean water now?” I feel guilty (内疚的). I belong to those people who ____52____ (simple) turned a blind eye to all the warnings. I hope the people living in the 2020s truly understand the ____53____ (important) of saving water. 七、阅读表达 (共3小题；74题2分，75题2分，76题3分，满分7分) 请认真阅读下面材料，用英语回答材料后的问题。 Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by band from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. 54. Why is Chinese clay art famous? _________________________________________________________ 55. What do people hope to get from paper cutting and sky lanterns? (At least two points) _________________________________________________________ 56. Which art form in this article would you like to learn? Why? _________________________________________________________ 八、书面表达 (共1题；满分25分) 57. “教育应当培养终身运动者、责任担当者、问题解决者和优雅生活者。”为了更好的理解和实践，某英文网站以“How to Be a Better Person”为话题开展征文活动。请你从中学生角度写一篇100词左右的文章谈谈可行的做法，去参加此次征文比赛。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $