北京市海淀区九年级第一学期期中练习英语学科试卷（三）

北京市海淀区九年级第一学期期中练习英语学科试卷（三）

学校：__________  班级：__________  姓名：__________  考号：__________

一、单项选择（每题 1 分，共 12 分）

从下面各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. My sister loves drawing, and _______ dreams of becoming a graphic designer in the future.

   A. she    B. her    C. hers    D. herself

2. We decided to stay at home _______ the weather forecast warned of heavy snowfall in Beijing.

   A. so    B. because    C. but    D. or

3. Mr. Jackson _______ English in our school since he moved to China five years ago.

   A. teaches    B. taught    C. has taught    D. will teach

4. A new youth community center _______ in our district next month to enrich our after-school life.

   A. builds    B. built    C. is built    D. will be built

5. —_______ I leave my bicycle near the main entrance, sir?
   —No, you can't. Parking is strictly forbidden here.

   A. May    B. Must    C. Need    D. Should

6. Among all the science experiments we did this term, this one was by far _______.

   A. interesting    B. more interesting    C. most interesting    D. the most interesting

7. The volunteer _______ taught us how to code last Saturday gave a wonderful lecture on artificial intelligence.

   A. which    B. who    C. whose    D. where

8. If you _______ hard every day, you will definitely make great progress in math.

   A. practice    B. practiced    C. will practice    D. have practiced

9. —Could you please tell me _______?
   —By taking Bus No. 332 or riding a shared bike.

   A. how can I get to the Summer Palace    B. how I can get to the Summer Palace    C. when can I get to the Summer Palace    D. when I can get to the Summer Palace

10. Our English teacher always advises us _______ English news for at least fifteen minutes every morning.

   A. listen to    B. listening to    C. to listen to    D. listened to

11. The young runner was so exhausted, but he managed to run _______ the finishing line with a brave smile.

   A. through    B. across    C. under    D. off

12. —I passed the audition for the school orchestra!
   —_______! I knew you could make it!

   A. What a pity    B. Congratulations    C. Never mind    D. Help yourself

二、完形填空（每题 1 分，共 8 分）

阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

Carol Dweck, a famous psychologist, introduced a revolutionary concept: the "Growth Mindset." She studied how children reacted when faced with tasks that were slightly too (13) for them. Some kids gave up immediately, believing they lacked talent. Others, however, welcomed the challenge with excitement, saying things like, "I love a puzzle!"

Dweck realized that the second group had a completely different (14) toward failure. Instead of seeing a mistake as a sign of being unintelligent, they saw it as a path to (15). Their brains actually grew stronger as they worked through errors.

In many traditional classrooms, students are judged solely by their final test scores. If they fail, they feel trapped in the word "No." But Dweck proposed adding a simple word: "(16)." Saying "I don't understand this yet" changes everything. It turns a permanent dead end into an ongoing (17).

When schools teach students that brain capacity can be developed like a muscle, students become more (18). They stop seeking instant praise and start focusing on deep learning. Overcoming difficulties is no longer something to (19); it becomes the very process that builds true competence. By embracing "yet," teenagers can unlock their full potential and face any future setback with (20).

13.  A. boring    B. difficult    C. easy    D. familiar

14.  A. attitude    B. habit    C. memory    D. excuse

15.  A. wealth    B. health    C. growth    D. safety

16.  A. never    B. yet    C. again    D. always

17.  A. journey    B. secret    C. game    D. dream

18.  A. nervous    B. polite    C. resilient    D. silent

19.  A. enjoy    B. avoid    C. share    D. mention

20.  A. confidence    B. sadness    C. fear    D. doubt

三、阅读理解（共 14 小题，每题 2 分，共 28 分）

A

阅读下面四位同学（A-D）的自主学习与创新项目需求，以及五个跨学科工作坊的简介（1-5），请为每位同学匹配最适合的工作坊。

21._________	Tony: I am keen on aviation and physical mechanics. I want to build a small model plane that can fly stably and record flight data using miniature sensors.	Bio-Kitchen Lab: Explores the scientific chemical reactions behind traditional food preservation and fermentation through hands-on cooking experiments.
22._________	Grace: I love biology and traditional cooking. I want to learn how ancient fermentation methods work scientifically to create healthy organic yogurt and sourdough bread.	Aero-Dynamics Studio: Teaches basic principles of flight physics, air resistance, and hands-on drone/aircraft model construction with sensor integration.
23._________	Kevin: I am fascinated by digital sound editing. I dream of creating background soundscapes and voice effects for audiobooks using professional editing software.	Green Habitat Workshop: Focuses on modern sustainable building materials, passive solar design, and urban water conservation systems.
24._________	Sophia: I am interested in green architecture. I hope to design an eco-friendly model house that uses solar energy and rainwater harvesting systems.	Digital Sound & Podcast Lab: Trains students in recording equipment, multi-track audio editing, sound effect creation, and voice production.
		Smart Robotics Academy: Teaches programming languages, circuit assembly, and autonomous land-vehicle movement control.

B

For fourteen-year-old Maya, the school cafeteria was the noisiest place on Earth. Hundreds of students talking at once created a wall of sound that often made her feel overwhelmed. While most students spent lunch chatting loudly, Maya noticed a classmate named Leo who sat alone every day near the window, quietly staring at his sketchpad.

One Tuesday, Maya decided to sit across from Leo. Instead of trying to make loud small talk, she pointed to his drawing and said softly, "Is that a mechanical falcon?" Leo’s eyes lit up. He nodded and began explaining his design in detail. Maya didn't interrupt; she listened attentively, nodding along and asking thoughtful questions about the wing structure.

Over the next few weeks, their daily lunch conversations became a quiet island in the middle of the noisy cafeteria. Other quiet students gradually joined their table, creating a welcoming circle where everyone felt heard without needing to shout.

Maya realized that making friends didn't require being the loudest person in the room. True connection often starts with the quiet gift of active listening.