甘肃兰州市多校联考2026—2027学年度第一学期期中试卷九年级英语

2026—2027学年度第一学期期中试卷

九年级 英语

本卷满分90分，考试时间90分钟。

一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案

Zhang Guimei is a teacher in Yunnan. Many years ago, she found that many poor girls in mountain areas had no chance to go to school. Their families were too    1    to pay for their education. Most girls had to stay at home and work.

Zhang felt    2    for them. She wanted to build a free high school for girls. The road was    3   . She had no money, no support and faced lots of doubts. But she never    4   . She tried her best to raise money and asked for support from society.

   5    years of hard work, Zhang’s dream came true. The free high school was finally    6   . Since then, Zhang has devoted (奉献) all her time and energy to the    7   . She lives a simple life and always puts her students’ study and life    8   . Thanks to her great    9   , more than 2000 mountain girls have entered universities and changed their lives.

Zhang Guimei is an inspiring person. She uses her love to help others and spreads warmth and hope to others. Everyone can make a    10    to the world with kindness and persistence (坚持).

(     ) 1. A. rich B. poor C. small D. big

(     ) 2. A. angry B. surprised C. sorry D. dangerous

(     ) 3. A. easy B. broad C. smooth D. difficult

(     ) 4. A. gave up B. gave out C. gave away D. gave in

(     ) 5. A. Before B. After C. Until D. As

(     ) 6. A. built B. destroyed C. closed D. made

(     ) 7. A. family B. school C. hospital D. office

(     ) 8. A. second B. last C. first D. third

(     ) 9. A. work B. money C. time D. effort

(     ) 10. A. decision B. difference C. mistake D. promise

二、阅读理解（每小题2分，共15小题，满分30分）

阅读下面三段材料，根据材料内容和要求，从题后选项中选出一个最佳答案

A

Do you want to improve your memory and focus better in school? Here are some healthy foods that can boost your memory.
Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds contain healthy fats and vitamin E, which keep your brain healthy as you age. A small handful of them is a great daily snack.	Eggs Eggs are full of choline (胆碱), which helps your brain make necessary chemicals for memory. They also have rich vitamins that are good for your brain.
	Dark Chocolate Good news for chocolate lovers! Dark chocolate (with at least 70% cocoa) increases blood flow to the brain and helps you stay focused. But don’t eat too much — just a few pieces are enough every day.
Fatty Fish Fatty fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fats, which help brain cells (细胞) communicate better. Research shows that people who eat fatty fish regularly have a lower risk of memory problems.	Blueberries These small and sweet fruits are rich in antioxidants (抗氧化物). They help protect your brain from damage. Studies suggest blueberries can help you remember things longer.
Try these foods and feel the difference! But remember that a balanced diet, enough sleep and regular exercise all work together to keep your brain and memory in good shape.

(     ) 11. Which food is better for our memory?

A. Nuts and eggs.  B. White rice with chicken.

C. Hamburger and chocolate cakes. D. Tomato noodles.

(     ) 12. How much dark chocolate does the passage suggest we eat every day?

A. At least 70g. B. Only a few pieces. C. A small handful. D. As much as we like.

(     ) 13. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Nuts and seeds provide choline to keep the brain healthy.

B. Blueberries may help people remember things in a shorter time.

C. Eggs can increase blood flow to the brain and help people stay focused.

D. People who often eat fatty fish are less likely to have memory problems.

(     ) 14. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To stress the importance of a balanced diet.

B. To explain the link between food and health.

C. To recommend some memory-friendly foods.

D. To introduce some ways to boost your memory.

(     ) 15. Where is the passage most probably from?

A. A cooking website.  B. A health advertisement.

C. A notice board.  D. A food science magazine.

B

AI Tools to Make Learning Smarter

Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we study. Here are four AI tools that can make your learning smarter and easier.

Tool	What it can do
PaintMind	Do you find it hard to remember things only with words? PaintMind can turn what you read into colorful pictures. Type in “a rainforest in South America”, and it will draw one for you in seconds. Many students say pictures help them remember better than plain text.
WordHelper	This tool checks your English writing. It finds grammar and spelling mistakes and explains why they are wrong. It is especially good at catching the mistakes that Chinese learners often make, such as missing articles (冠词) like “a” and “the”.
NoteFlash	NoteFlash turns your class notes into small quizzes (小测验). After school, it asks you three or