辽宁阜新市实验中学2026-2027学年九年级上学期11月期中英语试卷

九年级英语学科限时作业

第一部分  选择题(共50分)

一、阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分；满分40分)

第一节 阅读下面的材料，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

“Know Yourself, Grow Happily” Psychology Week

Organized by the School Counselling Centre and the Student Union

October 12-16, 2026

Day	Activity	Time	Place
Mon	“Who Am I?” Personality Quiz—find out what kind of person you are	4:00～5:00 p.m.	School Hall
Tue	Speech: How to Deal with Stress Before Exams, by Dr Wang	4:30～5:30 p.m.	Lecture Room 201
Wed	Peer (同伴) Sharing Hour—talk about your worries face to face with trained student buddies	4:00～5:30 p.m.	Counselling Centre
Thu	Film: The Story of a Brave Boy, followed by a group discussion	4:00～5:40 p.m.	School Hall
Fri	“Warm Words Wall”—write thanks or encouragement to your classmates; closing party	3:30～5:00 p.m.	Playground (Classroom 101 if it rains)

All activities are FREE! Each student will get an activity card. Get it stamped at every activity, and those with four or more stamps will receive a small gift at the closing party on Friday.

Want to talk to a teacher alone? The Counselling Centre (Room 302) is open 8:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m. every weekday. You can also write to hearttoheart@school.edu or call 025-86739217.

“It is brave, not weak, to ask for help.”

1. According to the table, a student who wants to know better about his own personality should join the activity on ______.

A. Monday   B. Tuesday   C. Wednesday   D. Friday

2. Simon is feeling stressed about the coming monthly exam and wants to talk face to face with someone. Which activity should he choose?

A. B. C. D.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A. The Friday activity will be cancelled if it rains.

B. Students have to pay four yuan for each activity

C. One with four stamps can get a small gift on Friday.

D. The Counselling Centre is open only at weekends

4. What is the text?

A. A study plan     B. A book review

C. An activity poster    D. A science report

B

Huang Wenxiu was born in Baise, Guangxi. She grew up in a poor mountain village. At an early age, she knew how hard life could be. Even though life was hard, she always dreamed big. She studied hard and entered university at the age of 17. Later, she got her master’s degree (硕士学位) from Beijing Normal University. At that time, many people thought it was better for her to stay in Beijing and find a good job. But she wanted to serve the people. She deeply cared about her hometown. So she decided to go back. It is important for young people to remember where they come from.

In 2018,she became the first secretary (第一书记) of Baini Village. At first, some villagers did not trust her. They thought a young woman from a big city could not understand them. But she did not run away. She made sure to visit every family. She did field research on her own and found out their problems. She spent a lot of time talking with them. She helped people grow tea, oranges and other crops. She also supported and encouraged them to sell fruit online. She told the children it was important for them to stay in school. She did not want them to drop out of school. It was difficult for her to do these things, but she never gave up. Slowly, the villagers began to look up to her and believed she could help the whole village live a better life.

On June 16, 2019, heavy rain hit the area. She was worried about the villagers, so she decided to drive back at night. She wanted to make sure they were safe. Sadly, a flash flood came. She died in a car accident. She was only 30. She left behind her parents and her unfinished work. But she never regretted her choice. It was brave of her to follow her heart.

Now, she is best known for her work as a first secretary. Her story lives on. It is amazing that so many people remember her. Above all, she has become an inspiration. It is important for young people to take responsibility. We should show kindness and care to others. Let’s work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.

5. What did many people think Huang Wenxiu should do after graduation?

A. Go back to her village at once    B. Stay in Beijing and find a good job.

C. Become a farmer in Baini Village.   D. Travel around the world.

6. How did Huang Wenxiu find out the villagers’ problems?

A. By doing field research and visiting every family.

B. By asking her teachers for help.

C. By reading books in the library.

D. By making phone calls to the government.

7. What does the underlined word “regretted” mean?

A. felt sorry about her choice     B. felt proud of her choice

C. felt afraid of her choice     D. felt tired of her choice

8. What can we infer from Huang Wenxiu’s story?

A. She could not find a job in Beijing.

B. She won the villagers’ trust by giving them money.

C. She finished all her work in Baini Village.

D. She cared more about the villagers than herself.

C

The Haihunhou Tomb, discovered in Nanchang, Jiangxi in 2011, is one of China’s most important and special historical finds. It lies in the southeast of China and holds over 10,000 wonderful ancient objects that tell unforgettable stories from 2,000 years ago.

The tomb was found by chance during local construction (建设). Luckily, it had hardly been stolen or broken, so most objects were still kept in good condition. Inside, researchers found a great deal of shiny gold, including many beautiful coins and fine art pieces. Even more valuable things, like bamboo slips with clear writing from the Han Dynasty, teach us about daily life, laws, and medicine of the ancient people at that time.

The tomb belonged to Liu He, who had a short and unusual life. He was an emperor for only 27 days before losing power and later was sent to Nanchang as a marquis (侯爵). His tomb tells the story of his dramatic rise and fall in Chinese history.

Scientists used modern technology like 3D scanning to study and protect these old and priceless objects. Their careful and patient work helps us understand Han Dynasty culture much better. It is like a bright and clear window into the great world of ancient China.

9. How was the Haihunhou Tomb found?

A. Scientists carefully planned to find it.

B. Local people always knew where it was.

C. It was found by accident during construction work.

D. It was discovered by some tourists.

10. Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Haihunhou Tomb was discovered in 2011 in Nanchang, Guangxi.

B. Liu He was an emperor for 27days before being sent to Nanchang as a marquis.

C. Most subjects in the tomb were in poor condition because they had been stolen.

D. Scientists didn't use modern technology to study the tomb's ancient objects.

11. What can we infer from the sentence “Even more valuable things, like bamboo slips...”?

A. Gold was not valuable in the Han Dynasty.

B. Bamboo slips were used for making gold coins

C. Bamboo slips are more beautiful than gold objects.