内蒙古包头市昆都仑区2026-2027学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题

Lily: Long time no see, Jack! When did you come back to our hometown?

Jack: Last night, Lily. I’ve been away for four years. The town has changed so much that I can hardly believe my eyes!

Lily:    11  

Jack: The biggest one is the traffic. We used to have only rough roads, but now there are wide streets and a new high-speed railway station.

Lily: That’s true.    12  

Jack: Yes. A new hospital and two new schools have been built. And people can travel to big cities with ease now.

Lily:    13  

Jack: In my opinion, it’s becoming more and more beautiful. I’m really happy with the changes here.

Lily: So am I. By the way, there will be a photo show about the town’s changes in the school hall this Saturday.    14  

Jack: Great idea! My parents took many old photos of the town. I’ll bring some of them.

Lily: Wonderful!    15  

Jack: See you!

A. Have there been any other changes?

B. What’s the biggest change?

C. Would you like to go with me?

D. How do you like our hometown now?

E. What do you think of the food here?

F. See you this Saturday then!

G. When did you come back?

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 B vitamins that are good for your brain.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday, June 6

Sometimes I wonder if the English I’ve learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries. I finally sent an email to my friend Eric about my doubt.

To my surprise, he replied with a few words and lots of photos — street signs, shop boards, and public notices — all from his city. “See if you can understand…” he wrote in his email. So this whole afternoon, I sat at the desk and went through these photos.

The first sign reads “Thanks for standing in line while others exit. Keep it up!” From the words and the arrows (箭头), I could easily guess what “exit” means. It must mean “get out”. While others are getting out, we should wait in line. “Keep it up!” might mean “Keep doing it!”. It’s good manners.

The second sign says “Dispose of or take your garbage with you. Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” It seemed difficult for me. “Garbage” and “trash” could mean something useless. But how about “Dispose of”? I looked it up in a dictionary. It says “to throw (something) away”. It’s our duty to put rubbish in a bin or take it away. So “Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” was not a problem for me. Everything made sense. Cool!

“Neighborhood”, “watch” and “community” were not new to me, but I still failed to understand the last sign. Then I phoned my English teacher. She told me everyone in such a place worked together to keep the area safe.

By guessing, using an English-English dictionary and asking for help, I got the meanings of all the photos. I can’t wait to try more.