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2026学年第一学期 期中阶段练习 九年级英语学科 （时间: 90分钟 分值: 140分） Part 1 Listening（第一部分 听力）（共30分） I. Listening Comprehension（听力理解） A. Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容, 选出相应的图片）（共5题, 每题1分, 共5分） 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear（根据你听到的对话和问题, 选出最恰当的答案）（共5题, 每题1分, 共5分） 6. A. At 6:30a. m. B. At 7:40 a. m. C. At 7:20 a. m. 7. A. On a farm. B. In a pet shop. C. In a zoo. 8. A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Waitress and customer. C. Mother and son. 9. A. Room 206. B. Room 306. C. Room 406. 10. A. The fries are too large for him. B. There are fewer fries than he expected. C. The food he has ordered isn’t delicious at all. C. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the questions（根据你听到的对话和所给出的问题, 选出最恰当的答案）（共5题, 每题2分, 共10分） 11. Where does the special guest come from? A. Australia. B. America. C. Japan. 12. How many endangered plants are there today? A. 3,079. B. 2,655. C. 1,102. 13. What is one main cause for the extinction of wildlife? A. Global warming. B. Heavy rain. C. Air pollution. 14. What did Edwin start to protect animals? A. A nature museum. B. A wildlife school. C. The World Zoo. 15. What’s the man’s first pet? A. A snake. B. A dog. C. A bird. D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（听短文, 完成下列句子, 每空格填写不超过3个单词）（共5题, 每题2分, 共10分） 16. From ________ to putting them into action, the students do everything. 17. The school ________announced that we could start our own clubs. 18. My friend and I set up our own club“Write Space”. First, we set ________ of the club. 19. Members of our club could give each other advice and________ 20. This opportunity to start a club today is truly helping us to create the ________ of tomorrow. Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar （第二部分 词汇和语法）（共30分） II. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（本大题共10题, 每题1分, 共10分） Passage A Before travelling to Chiang Mai in Thailand, most Chinese tourists don’t know how ____1____ for the special cultural experience—no guidebook can fully describe the beauty of local morning markets and temple rituals. A local guide named Naan takes small groups to visit ancient temples at sunrise. ____2____ you walk too quickly, you will miss the delicate carvings on the old walls. Most visitors say this gentle cultural journey touches their heart greatly. Naan always tells tourists to watch quietly and politely. He explains ____3____ to pay attention to at each temple, so visitors can truly understand local beliefs instead of only taking photos. Many travellers go back home and find that such trips ____4____ their views towards different cultures a lot. They learn to respect different living habits. ____5____ your next cultural trip leads you to, keep an open mind and show respect for local traditions. 1. A. to prepare B. preparing C. prepare 2. A. Although B. If C. Because 3. A. what B. why C. where 4. A. have changed B. changed C. will change 5. A. Wherever B. Whatever C. Whenever 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍中国游客在泰国清迈的文化旅行。通过当地导游的例子，强调尊重习俗、用心感受文化，倡导开放包容的旅行态度。 【1题详解】 句意：在去泰国清迈旅行前，大多数中国游客不知道如何为这种特殊的文化体验做准备。 “疑问词+不定式”是固定结构，空处应是不定式to prepare。 【2题详解】 句意：如果你走得太快，你会错过旧墙上精致的雕刻。 根据主从句的假设逻辑关系，“you walk too quickly”是“you will miss the delicate carvings on the old walls”的前提条件，因此选If。 【3题详解】 句意：他解释在每一座寺庙里要注意什么，这样游客才能真正理解当地信仰而不只是拍照。 “pay attention to”后缺少宾语，what可充当其逻辑宾语，what符合语境，表达要留意的具体内容。 【4题详解】 句意：很多游客回家后发现，这样的旅行极大地改变了他们对不同文化的看法。 主句“find”为一般现在时，动作“改变”已经发生且对现在产生影响，应使用现在完成时，选“have changed”，强调旅行经历带来的当下的影响。 【5题详解】 句意：无论你的下一次文化旅行带你去哪里，保持开放的心态、尊重当地传统。 根据“leads you to”可知，此处指地点，用Wherever。 Passage B Fifteen-year-old Leo starts his day long before the sun rises. He gets out of bed and finishes breakfast quickly ____6____ the early school bus. Like many teenagers, he has trouble ____7____ energetic during morning classes because he often stays up late. His smartwatch is full of reminders for group projects and training tasks. After school, he has basketball practice, then homework, and then dinner with his family. His parents often tell him that life was much ____8____ when they were young. Leo feels that his free time ____9____ by endless schoolwork and after-school activities. He sometimes wishes he could just sit quietly and read a science magazine. However, he also knows that these busy years are preparing him for the future. Every night, he promises ____10____ to go to bed earlier—but his favourite videos always get in the way. That is the real life of a teenager today. 6. A. catching B. caught C. to catch 7. A. to stay B. staying C. stay 8. A. quieter B. quietly C. more quietly 9. A. takes B. is taken C. has taken 10. A. him B. his C. himself 【答案】6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述少年Leo忙碌的日常，早起赶车、活动多，父母感叹过去生活更安静，Leo虽想早睡却难抵视频诱惑。 【6题详解】 句意：他起床后快速吃完早饭去赶早班校车。 此处用不定式作目的状语，说明快速吃早饭的目的是赶校车，选to catch。 【7题详解】 句意：像很多青少年一样，他很难在早课上保持精力充沛，因为他经常熬夜。 固定搭配have trouble (in) doing sth.，意为“做某事有困难”，空处是动名词，选staying。 【8题详解】 句意：他的父母常告诉他，他们年轻时的生活要平静得多。 根据“was much...”可知，系动词后接形容词，much修饰比较级，空处是quieter。 【9题详解】 句意：里奥觉得他的空闲时间被没完没了的课业和课后活动占满了。 主语“free time”和“take”是动宾关系，用被动语态，结合选项，空处应是is taken。 【10题详解】 句意：每天晚上他都向自己承诺要早点睡觉，但他最喜欢的视频总会碍事。 promise oneself表示“向自己承诺”，空处应是反身代词himself，符合语境。 III. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词, 每词只能填一次）（本大题共10题, 每题1分, 共10分） A. stand B. lunar C. pick up D. centre E. value F. plan Before the ____11____ New Year, a local tea house held a folk-custom day for students. Visitors could watch tea-making, try paper cutting and listen to stories about family dinners. Outside the door, there was also a small food ____12____ selling traditional biscuits and warm drinks. At first, the event seemed successful. However, after lunch, students noticed plastic cups and food bags near the old stone steps. Some visitors had left rubbish behind because they thought cleaners would deal with it later. Ms. Huang, the organiser, did not blame anyone directly. She asked the students to ____13____ the rubbish and then think about why it had appeared. In the afternoon, each group wrote a short ____14____ for next year’s event. Some suggested reusable cups. Others wanted clearer signs or volunteers near the food area. One group wrote, “A custom loses part of its beauty if people celebrate it without respect for the place.” By the end of the day, students understood the real ____15____ of folk customs. They are not only about food, clothes or performances. They also teach people how to live in harmony. 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 14. F 15. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一家茶馆在农历新年前为学生举办民俗日活动，通过清理垃圾和制定计划，让学生们理解了民俗的真正价值。 【11题详解】 句意：在农历新年之前，当地一家茶馆为学生举办了一场民俗日活动。此处需要形容词作定语修饰New Year，构成节日专有名词。结合后文New Year的节日语境，lunar为形容词，意为“农历的”，lunar New Year是固定表达。 【12题详解】 句意：门外还有一个出售传统饼干和热饮的小型食品摊位。此处需要可数名词单数，被a small food修饰，指代售卖食品的场所。结合后文selling traditional biscuits and warm drinks的功能描述，stand为名词，意为“摊位、售货亭”，a food stand是常用表达，符合场景特征。 【13题详解】 句意：她让学生们捡起垃圾，然后思考为什么会出现这种情况。此处需要动词短语，构成ask sb. to do sth.的结构，接宾语rubbish。结合后文the rubbish的处理场景，pick up为固定动词短语，意为“捡起、拾起”，符合动作逻辑。 【14题详解】 句意：下午，每组都为明年的活动写了一个简短的计划。此处需要可数名词单数，被a short修饰，作wrote的宾语。结合后文for next year’s event以及各类建议的内容，plan为名词，意为“计划”，符合语境。 【15题详解】 句意：到了那天结束时，学生们理解了民俗的真正价值。此处需要名词，构成the+名词+of的结构，表“……的真正内涵”。结合后文民俗不止关乎衣食表演、更教会人和谐共处的主旨，value为名词，意为“价值”，符合语境。 A. mix B. online C. equipment D. essential E. harmful F. repair During the winter holiday, several students joined a short study trip to a wind farm outside the city. Before leaving, the teacher reminded everyone to pack warm clothes, water and a first-aid kit. “Preparation is ____16____,” she said. “A meaningful trip begins before the bus starts.” At the wind farm, an engineer introduced his job. He showed the students different pieces of ____17____ used to check the tall machines. Some tools were carried by workers, while others sent information back to the control room. The engineer explained that many wind turbines (风力涡轮机) could be watched ____18____, so problems were found before they became dangerous. The students then visited a small exhibition room. There, they could ____19____ energy from wind with energy from burning coal. They learned that coal can produce electricity quickly, but it may also release gases that are ____20____ to the environment. On the way home, the students felt the trip had changed their idea of travel. It was not only about seeing beautiful views. It was also about understanding how people work, how buildings and machines are designed, and how everyday choices may influence the future. 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了学生们寒假期间参加风力发电场研学旅行的经历及收获。 【16题详解】 句意：准备是必不可少的。此处需要一个形容词在句中作表语，根据“A meaningful trip begins before the bus starts”可知，表示“必不可少的”，所以选择essential。 【17题详解】 句意：他给学生们展示了用于检查高大机器的不同设备。此处需要一个名词在句中作介词of的宾语，表示“设备”，因为前面有pieces of修饰，结合语境指检查机器的工具，所以选择equipment。 【18题详解】 句意：工程师解释说，许多风力涡轮机可以在线监控，因此问题在变得危险之前就被发现了。此处需要一个副词在句中作状语，表示“在线地”，因为修饰动词watched，所以选择online。 【19题详解】 句意：在那里，他们可以将风能产生的能量与燃烧煤炭产生的能量混合起来。此处需要一个动词在句中作谓语，表示“混合”，因为情态动词could后接动词原形，所以选择mix。 【20题详解】 句意：他们了解到，煤炭可以快速发电，但也可能释放对环境有害的气体。此处需要一个形容词在句中作表语，表示“有害的”，因为修饰名词gases，所以选择harmful。 IV. Complete the dialogue as required（按要求完成对话）（本大题共5题, 每题2分, 共10分） Situation: After class, Leo stays behind to ask his teacher, Ms. Carter, about the school film festival volunteer program. Leo: Ms. Carter, do you have a minute? I saw the poster about the school film festival volunteer program. I’m thinking of signing up, but I want to get more information first. Ms. Carter: Sure, Leo. What would you like to know about the school film festival? Leo: _____________21_____________? (特殊疑问句) Ms. Carter: It starts on April 15. The opening ceremony is after lunch in the school auditorium. Leo: _____________22_____________? (特殊疑问句) Ms. Carter: It will last for three days, from April 15 to April 17. Leo: What kind of activities will there be? Ms. Carter: We’ll have film screenings, and there will also be some workshops. Leo: Workshops? What kind of workshops? Ms. Carter: A few local filmmakers will be invited to talk about storytelling, editing, and basic film production. Leo: That sounds really cool. I really want to be a volunteer for this event. I wonder _____________23_____________. (宾语从句) Ms. Carter: Volunteers will help with guest registration (登记) and guide visitors to different rooms. Some volunteers will also help manage equipment. Leo: Do they need any special experience for that? Ms. Carter: _____________24_____________ (否定回答) We’ll provide training before the event. What matters most is a strong sense of responsibility and good communication skills. Leo: That’s good to hear. I was a bit worried it might be too technical (专业的). Ms. Carter: It’s more about teamwork than technical skills. Leo: I see. _____________25_____________ ? (特殊疑问句) Ms. Carter: Around 20 volunteers from different grades are needed. Leo: Great. I think I’ll definitely apply. Ms. Carter: I think you’d be a good fit. Just fill in the form and hand it in by next Friday. Leo: Thank you, Ms. Carter. This really helps. 【答案】21. When does the school film festival start 22. How long will it last 23. what volunteers will do 24. No, they don’t 25. How many volunteers are needed 【解析】 【导语】本文是一段关于学校电影节志愿者项目的对话。学生Leo向老师Ms. Carter咨询电影节的相关信息，包括举办时间、持续时长、活动内容、志愿者职责及报名要求，最终Leo决定申请加入。 【21题详解】 根据下文Ms. Carter的回答“It starts on April 15.”可知，Leo是在询问学校电影节什么时候开始。When does the school film festival start符合语境。 【22题详解】 根据下文Ms. Carter的回答“It will last for three days, from April 15 to April 17.”可知，Leo是在询问电影节持续多长时间。How long will it last符合语境。 【23题详解】 根据上文Leo的提问“What kind of workshops?”和下文Ms. Carter的回答“A few local filmmakers will be invited to talk about storytelling, editing, and basic film production.”可知，Leo是对工作坊的内容非常感兴趣，进而想深入了解。what volunteers will do符合语境，且符合括号内“宾语从句”的要求。 【24题详解】 根据上文Leo的提问“Do they need any special experience for that?”可知，这是一般疑问句，且下文提到“We’ll provide training...”，说明不需要特殊经验，所以作否定回答。No, they don’t符合语境。 【25题详解】 根据下文Ms. Carter的回答“Around 20 volunteers from different grades are needed.”可知，Leo是在询问需要多少名志愿者。How many volunteers are needed符合语境。 Part 3 Reading and Writing（第三部分 读写）（共80分） V. Reading comprehension（阅读理解）（本大题共28题, 共60分） A. Read and complete the task（根据以下内容完成任务）（每题2分, 共12分） The Shopping Festival is coming. Many shops have put up promotional posters, and some shoppers have posted their needs on the school forum. Promotional Posters A. Cozy Home Store WEEKEND HOME SALE Blankets, desk lamps and storage boxes are 25% off this weekend. Buy any two storage boxes and get a small label pack for free. Note: Posters and wall stickers are not included in the sale. B. Green Cup Cafe STUDENT DRINK DEAL Bring your student card and get one free fruit tea when you buy a sandwich. Hot drinks are 15% off before 10:00 a.m. Note: Cakes are not included in this offer. C. Smart Study Bookshop NEW TERM READY Buy two guidebooks and get one notebook for free. Members save 8% on dictionaries and reading books. Note: Schoolbags and pencil cases are not part of the discount. D. Sporty Steps BACK-TO-SPORT SALE Running shoes and sports T-shirts are 30% off. Spend over ¥100 and get a pair of sports socks for free. Note: Footballs and basketballs are sold at regular prices. E. Sweet Moments Bakery BIRTHDAY WEEKEND SPECIAL All birthday cakes are 20% off from Friday to Sunday. Buy any birthday cake and get two small drinks for free. Note: Sandwiches and fruit tea are not included. F. Little Gift Corner GIFTS FOR FRIENDS Key rings, toy bears and small music boxes are up to 40% off. Free gift wrapping is offered for purchases over ¥50. Note: Large school supplies are not sold here. G. Tech Repair Station SMART DEVICE HELP Buy one phone case or screen protector, get one half price. Students can get a free phone cleaning service this week. Note: The shop does not sell computers or headphones. Task: Please choose the most suitable shop from A to G for each person. 26. Sally ________: I’m starting Grade 9 soon. I need two English guidebooks and a useful notebook for class notes. I also want to buy a dictionary if there is a member discount. I don’t need a new schoolbag. 27. Kevin ________: Our basketball club will have outdoor training next week. I need a pair of comfortable running shoes and a sports T-shirt. It would be nice to get something extra for sports, but I’m not buying a ball. 28. Emily ________: My best friend’s birthday is coming. I want to buy a small and lovely present, not something too expensive. I’m not good at wrapping gifts, so I hope the shop can help me with that. 29. Mr Chen ________: My daughter’s birthday party is this Saturday. I need a birthday cake for the family. If I can get some drinks for free with the cake, that would be perfect. 30. Linda ________: I want to make my study corner tidier before the new term. I need storage boxes for my worksheets and small things. Labels would be useful because I often forget what is inside each box. 31. Andy ________: I usually arrive at school early and have breakfast near the gate. Tomorrow I want to buy a sandwich and a cold drink. I have my student card with me, but I don’t plan to buy any cakes. 【答案】26. C 27. D 28. F 29. E 30. A 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了购物节期间七家商店的促销海报以及六位顾客的具体需求，要求将顾客与最合适的商店进行匹配。 【26题详解】 根据Sally的需求“need two English guidebooks and a useful notebook... buy a dictionary if there is a member discount. I don’t need a new schoolbag.”可知，她需要两本英语辅导书、笔记本，且想享受词典会员折扣、不需要书包，C“…Buy two guidebooks and get one notebook for free. Members save 8% on dictionaries and reading books. Note: Schoolbags and pencil cases are not part of the discount.”符合她的需求。 【27题详解】 根据Kevin的需求“need a pair of comfortable running shoes and a sports T-shirt. It would be nice to get something extra for sports, but I’m not buying a ball.”可知，他需要跑鞋、运动T恤，想要额外运动小赠品但不买球类，D选项中“Running shoes and sports T-shirts are 30% off. Spend over ¥100 and get a pair of sports socks for free. Note: Footballs and basketballs are sold at regular prices.”符合他的需求。 【28题详解】 根据Emily的需求“want to buy a small and lovely present, not something too expensive. I’m not good at wrapping gifts, so I hope the shop can help me with that”可知，她需要小礼物且希望帮忙包装，F选项中“Key rings, toy bears and small music boxes are up to 40% off. Free gift wrapping is offered for purchases over ¥50.”符合她的需求。 【29题详解】 根据Mr Chen的需求“My daughter’s birthday party is this Saturday. I need a birthday cake for the family. If I can get some drinks for free with the cake, that would be perfect”可知，他需要周六买生日蛋糕且希望有免费饮料。E选项中“All birthday cakes are 20% off from Friday to Sunday. Buy any birthday cake and get two small drinks for free.”符合他的需求。 【30题详解】 根据Linda的需求“I need storage boxes for my worksheets and small things. Labels would be useful...”可知，她需要储物盒和标签，A选项中“Blankets, desk lamps and storage boxes are 25% off this weekend. Buy any two storage boxes and get a small label pack for free.”符合她的需求。 【31题详解】 根据Andy的需求“want to buy a sandwich and a cold drink. I have my student card with me, but I don’t plan to buy any cakes”可知，他需要三明治和饮料，有学生证但不买蛋糕。B选项中“Bring your student card and get one free fruit tea when you buy a sandwich. Hot drinks are 15% off before 10:00 a.m.”符合他的需求。 B. Read the passage and choose the best answer（阅读短文, 选择最恰当的答案）（每题2分, 共12分） Watch out! There are con artists around! We asked for letters about con artists. Here are the first three. More to come next week! I was in New York on holiday, and I saw a crowd standing around a young man who was in the street. The man was holding up three playing cards. One of them was a Queen. He put the cards face down on a table and moved them around quickly for a few seconds. Then he invited anyone in the crowd to find the Queen. No one wanted to play, perhaps because they were worried about losing money, but then a young woman bet $10 and won. It seemed easy, so I decided to try my luck. The first time I won and the second time too, but then I started losing. In the end, I lost $90 before the young man disappeared with my money. The young woman also disappeared. The truth is that you can’t beat a con artist unless he wants you to win. Jason Wiggins, Blackpool I was reading in the park when a middle-aged woman with a dog walked by. She asked, “Would you please look after my dog? I need to visit my sick mother in the hospital nearby.”I agreed. After she left, an old man walked by. “Nice dog!” he said. “I am a vet. It is a rare dog. It costs about£1,000.” When the woman returned from the hospital, she thanked me and told me she had just lost her job and was hard up. I offered to buy the dog and we finally agreed on a price of £200. I really wanted to help her, but I also thought it was a fast way to make some money. Later, I found out that there was nothing special about the dog. I learned an important lesson: There’s no such thing as easy money. Marianne Carter, Swansea A few weeks ago, I received an email from a Mr. Alika. He said he worked for a bank in Nigeria. In the email, he said that three months before, a foreigner had put $40 million in the bank. The next day the rich foreigner died in a plane crash. The money was still in the bank. Mr. Alika said that he was writing to me because I had the same name and nationality as the dead man. If I sent him $500, he would open an account in my name and put the $40 million into the new account. He promised we would split the money fifty-fifty. It was clearly a con, so I called the police immediately. Nick Allenby, Montreal 32. A con artist is a person who ________. A. is good at helping people become rich B. tricks people in order to get money from them C. takes money or things from the rich and gives them to the poor D. draws paintings or does magic tricks on the streets of a city to make a living 33. Why did Jason Wiggins want to play“find the Queen”? A. Because the game seemed fun. B. Because he was good at playing cards. C. Because the woman asked him to play. D. Because he thought he could win some money. 34. What does the underlined part“was hard up” most probably mean? A. was short of money B. felt bored with the dog C. was busy looking after the dog D. found it difficult to find a high-paying job 35. The middle-aged woman with the dog ________. A. refused to sell the dog B. told Marianne it was a rare dog C. gave the dog to Marianne for free D. finally agreed to sell the dog for £200 36. According to Nick Allenby’s letter, what did Mr. Alika want Nick to believe? A. He was specially chosen. B. There was no easy way to earn money. C. Something was worth more than it seemed. D. Even the richest people might have bad luck. 37. What can we know from the article? A. Con artists are more likely to work alone. B. Readers can find this article in a storybook. C. All of the con artists in the three letters succeeded. D. Readers will read more letters about con artists next week. 【答案】32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D 36. A 37. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇关于防骗警示的短文。文章通过征集并刊登了三封读者的来信，分别讲述了在纽约街头玩纸牌赌博、在公园被“卖狗骗局”欺骗，以及收到虚假的“尼日利亚银行汇款”邮件这三个真实案例，旨在提醒读者生活中诈骗无处不在，要时刻提高警惕。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。通读全文及三个案例可知，无论是设局玩纸牌的男子、卖昂贵狗的女人，还是发邮件的Mr. Alika，他们的共同点都是通过欺骗手段从他人那里骗取钱财。tricks意为“欺骗”，符合“con artist”的定义。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一封信中“It seemed easy, so I decided to try my luck.”可知，Jason Wiggins参与这个游戏是觉得自己能赢钱。 【34题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二封信中“she told me she had just lost her job”可知，那个女人此时应该是非常缺钱的。was short of money意为“缺钱、手头紧”，符合语境。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二封信中“I offered to buy the dog and we finally agreed on a price of £200.”可知，那个女人最终同意以200英镑的价格卖狗。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三封信中“Mr. Alika said he was writing to me because I had the same name and nationality as the dead man... promised we would split the money fifty-fifty.”可知，骗子试图让Nick相信自己是被选中的、非常特殊的人。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章开头部分最后一句“More to come next week!”可知，下周读者将会读到更多关于骗子的信件。 C. Choose the best answer and complete the passage（根据短文内容, 选择恰当的单词或词组）（每题2分, 共20分） Post 1 (By Ms Li, Building 3) Hello neighbours! I’m clearing out my son’s old things. He’s off to college now. I have a set of classic science fiction novels (The Three-Body Problem included) in good ____38____. They’re too valuable to throw away. Free to a young reader who promises to love them! Post 2 (By Leo, Building 7) Thanks to everyone in this group! Last month, I got a nearly-new basketball from Mr Chen. It helped me join the school team! Now I’d like to give back. I have an extra soccer ball (new, never used). Trade for ____39____ interesting board games? Post 3 (By Grandma Wang, Building 1) Does anyone have a small, working radio? Mine just broke. ____40____ I can’t listen to my favourite Chinese opera in the afternoons. I can offer homemade chilli sauce in return! It’s very spicy. Admin Announcement Remember, our group’s ____41____ is “Share More, Waste Less”. Please describe items honestly and arrange meetings in public spaces. Let’s keep our community warm and safe! Post 4 (By Kevin’s Mum, Building 5) Wanted: Beginner’s painting set. My son Kevin suddenly wants to learn watercolour. We’re not sure if he’ll ____42____ it, so we don’t want to buy an expensive one. We can trade a vintage Shanghai postcard collection. A week later Post 5 (By Kevin, Building 5) A huge “thank you” to Leo from Building 7! He didn’t have paints, but he gave me his soccer ball for FREE after hearing about my wish to paint. He said, “Just ____43____ your first painting with me!” This is amazing. Mum says I must “pay it forward” one day. The ball is cool, but the ____44____ is cooler. This online group, starting as a place to exchange unused items, has slowly become a mirror of our neighbourhood’s heart. Ms Li found a ____45____ fan for her son’s books. Grandma Wang now enjoys her opera with a new radio and shares her sauce with the whole building. Leo learned that giving can feel even better than receiving. Kevin received not just a ball, but ____46____ a lesson in generosity. ____47____, in a big city, such small acts build invisible bridges, making us feel a little less alone and a lot more connected. 38. A. condition B. price C. order D. shape 39. A. someone B. any C. everyone D. other 40. A. So B. Otherwise C. Unless D. Besides 41. A. rule B. slogan C. secret D. tradition 42. A. keep up with B. come up with C. get along with D. stick with 43. A. share B. buy C. compare D. draw 44. A. kindness B. price C. gift D. friendship 45. A. careful B. thankful C. young D. silent 46. A. naturally B. actually C. gradually D. suddenly 47. A. What’s more B. For example C. Instead D. In short 【答案】38. A 39. B 40. A 41. B 42. D 43. A 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一组社区在线交换闲置物品小组的帖子。文章通过几位邻居的留言，讲述了大家分享旧物、交换物品的故事。从赠送书籍、交换篮球和收音机，到赠送画画用品，这些小事体现了邻里之间的友善和慷慨，让社区充满了温暖。 【38题详解】 句意：我有一套经典的科幻小说（包括《三体》），品相完好。 根据上下文可知，此处要表达物品的“状态”。price意为“价格”，order意为“顺序”，shape意为“形状”，均不符合描述物品好坏的语境；condition意为“状况、条件”，in good condition是固定搭配，意为“状况良好”，符合语境。 【39题详解】 句意：用来交换任意有趣的桌游吗？ 根据上下文可知，Leo想用自己未使用过的全新足球来交换棋盘游戏。someone意为“某人”，other意为“其他的”，everyone意为“每个人”，均不能恰当修饰名词；any意为“任何”，用于疑问句中，表示交换“任何”有趣的棋盘游戏都可以，符合语境。 【40题详解】 句意：我的收音机刚坏了。因此我下午不能听我最喜欢的中国戏曲了。 根据上下文可知，前文“收音机坏了”是原因，后文“不能听戏”是结果。So意为“所以”，表示因果关系，符合语境。Otherwise意为“否则”，Unless意为“除非”，Besides意为“此外”，逻辑不通。 【41题详解】 句意：记住，我们社群的口号是“多分享，少浪费”。 根据语境，“Share More, Waste Less”是小组的口号或标语。rule意为“规则”，secret意为“秘密”，tradition意为“传统”，均不贴切；slogan意为“口号”，符合语境。 【42题详解】 句意：我们不确定他是否会坚持学下去，所以我们不想买一套昂贵的。 根据语境，妈妈不确定儿子能否坚持学画画。stick with意为“坚持、不放弃”，stick with it指坚持做某事，符合语境。keep up with意为“跟上”，come up with意为“想出”，get along with意为“相处”，均不符合语境。 【43题详解】 句意：他说：“只要把你的第一幅画和我分享就行！” 根据语境，Leo免费给了Kevin一个足球，希望他能分享画作。share意为“分享”，share...with...是固定搭配，符合语境。buy意为“买”，compare意为“比较”，draw意为“画”，均不符合语境。 【44题详解】 句意：球很酷，但这份善意更酷。 根据语境，Kevin收到的不仅仅是足球，更是Leo不求回报的善举。kindness意为“善意、仁慈”，符合语境。price意为“价格”，gift意为“礼物”，friendship意为“友谊”，不如kindness准确体现Leo行为的本质。 【45题详解】 句意：李女士为儿子的书找到了一个年轻的粉丝。 根据Post 1可知，李老师希望把书送给一个“年轻的读者”。young意为“年轻的”，符合语境。careful意为“仔细的”，thankful意为“感激的”，silent意为“沉默的”，均不符合语境。 【46题详解】 句意：Kevin不仅收到了一个球，实际上还收获了一堂关于慷慨的课。 根据语境，此处表示递进，强调他学到的东西比球更重要。actually意为“实际上、确实”，符合语境。naturally意为“自然地”，gradually意为“逐渐地”，suddenly意为“突然”，均不符合语境。 【47题详解】 句意：简而言之，在大城市里，这些小小的善举搭建起无形的桥梁，让我们不再孤单，彼此联结得更紧密。 根据语境，此处是对全文的总结。In short意为“简而言之、总之”，符合语境。What's more意为“而且”，For example意为“例如”，Instead意为“相反”，均不符合语境。 D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（第68至72题, 每题2分; 第73题6分; 共16分） Feeling stressed by homework, chores, or projects? You can get everything done a little easier. It’s all about building your “executive function” skills. What is the “executive function”? It’s a set of skills that helps you solve problems, manage your time, and make good decisions. Using these skills can help you feel more in control, whether you’re working on a big school project or just cleaning your room. Here’s how to improve yours. 1. Start with Small Steps For many people, getting started is the hardest part. Don’t think about the whole job. Instead, find one small thing you can do to make a difference. Example: If your room is in a mess, don’t think about a “clean room”. Just start by picking up dirty clothes. That’s it! Once that’s done, maybe put all the books back on the shelf. Little by little, you’ll see improvement. 2. Break It Down Got a big project? Don’t try to do it all at once. Set aside a short amount of time to work on it. Set a timer for just 20 minutes and focus on your work. When the timer goes off, take a 10-minute break. Then, set the timer again for another 20 minutes. You can do almost anything for 20 minutes! 3. Pair Tasks with Something Fun If you have a boring task to do, make it better by combining it with something you like. Example: Need to wash dishes or organize your backpack? Put on your favourite music or listen to an audiobook while you work. 4. Find a System That Works for You The best way to stay organized is to find a method you will actually use. Don’t just copy what someone else does. Instead of using lots of sticky notes that can get lost, try keeping everything in one notebook. Each day, write down your checklist. There’s a great feeling of satisfaction when you cross things off your list! 5. Be Kind to Yourself Learning these skills takes time and practice. You won’t be perfect at it right away, and that’s totally okay. Remember: If you forget something or make a mistake, talk to yourself like you would talk to a good friend. Instead of getting mad, say something like, “It’s okay. You’re doing your best, and that’s enough.” Being kind to yourself can actually help you stress less and keep going. Task 1: Answer the questions. 48. What’s the meaning of the “executive function”? ________________________________________________ 49. Which tip is used in the following situation? If I am stressed about studying for a big English test, I will try not to think “I have to review everything” and I will try to start from reviewing the first five words. When I feel it’s not that difficult, I will start reading paragraphs. ________________________________________________ 50. What can you do to make cooking more fun according to tip 3? ________________________________________________ 51. How will you feel if you finish your checklist? ________________________________________________ 52. What can you do if you make a mistake? ________________________________________________ Task 2: 53. When you’re trying to focus, unexpected thoughts keep coming to your head. Now design a NEW tip of your own to deal with this problem. Explain your tip and give an example of how to use it in about 30 words. ________________________________________________ 【答案】48. It’s a set of skills that helps you solve problems, manage your time, and make good decisions. 49. Tip 1: Start with Small Steps. 50. Put on favourite music or listen to an audio book. 51. I will feel a great feeling of satisfaction. 52. Talk to yourself like you would talk to a good friend. 53. Tip: Write unexpected thoughts down on a “distraction list” and deal with them later. For example, if I suddenly think of buying milk, I write it down on a sticky note quickly and refocus on my homework. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了“执行功能”技能的定义，并详细阐述了提升该技能以更好地管理压力和任务的五个具体建议。 【48题详解】 根据第二段“What is the ‘executive function’? It’s a set of skills that helps you solve problems, manage your time, and make good decisions.”可知“执行功能”是一套帮助你解决问题、管理时间和做出良好决策的技能。 【49题详解】 根据第四段“For many people, getting started is the hardest part. Don’t think about the whole job. Instead, find one small thing you can do to make a difference.”及题干情境可知，情境中强调不去想“复习全部”，而是“从复习前5个单词开始”，这符合Tip 1中“不要想整个任务，找一件小事开始”的原则。 【50题详解】 根据第十段“Example: Need to wash dishes or organize your backpack? Put on your favourite music or listen to an audio book while you work.”可知在做枯燥的任务时可以播放喜欢的音乐或有声书。 【51题详解】 根据第十二段“There’s a great feeling of satisfaction when you cross things off your list!”可知完成清单后会带来极大的满足感。 【52题详解】 根据第十五段“Remember: If you forget something or make a mistake, talk to yourself like you would talk to a good friend.”可知，如果犯了错误，要像对待好朋友一样善待自己。 【53题详解】 这是一道开放性任务。针对“专注时总有意外想法冒出”的问题，可以设计“干扰清单（distraction list）”法：把杂念快速记下来，留到之后再处理，从而马上回到当前任务中。示例具体说明了操作过程，逻辑清晰且符合字数要求。 VI. Writing（共20分） 54. Write at least 60 words according to the situation given. （请根据所给情境，写一篇不少于60个词的短文。标点符号不占格。） 假如你是李华，中国农历新年将至，你的英国笔友Henry打算来中国游玩，但第一次来中国的他不知道该选择去哪个城市，他写了邮件向你求助，请你回复他的邮件。 你的邮件需包括： 1. 推荐一个中国的城市，并简单介绍； 2.至少2个推荐该城市的详细理由； 3.为Henry的中国之旅做规划安排。 注意： 1. 短文中不得出现考生真实姓名、校名等个人信息，否则不予评分； 2. 照抄阅读语篇不得分。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文： Dear Henry, I’m so glad to hear that you will come to China for the Spring Festival. I advise you to visit Beijing. There are two reasons. First, it is famous for its long history. You can climb the Great Wall. Second, the food there is delicious. You must try dumplings. For your trip, I plan to be your guide. We will celebrate the New Year together. I believe you will have a wonderful time here. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：电子邮件，以一般现在时、一般将来时为主 明确要点：①推荐一座中国城市并简单介绍；②至少两条推荐理由；③给出游玩规划安排 确定人称：第一人称 注意事项：不少于60词，不得出现真实个人信息 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：收到来信，开心得知对方春节来中国，点明推荐城市 主体段：分点写两条推荐理由， 结尾段：陈述本次旅行的安排计划 ，表达期待，祝愿旅途愉快 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：开篇问候+推荐城市 问候：glad to hear/advise you to visit/excited/tell you about my suggestion/happy等 城市：Beijing/Nanjing等 要点二：推荐理由 famous for long history/climb the Great Wall/delicious food/dumplings/places of interest/taste local food/traditional culture等 要点三：旅行规划 be your guide/celebrate/the New Year/show you around/visit famous spots/experience Spring Festival customs等 要点四：结尾祝福 have a wonderful time/enjoy your trip/have great fun/look forward to your coming等 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026学年第一学期 期中阶段练习 九年级英语学科 （时间: 90分钟 分值: 140分） Part 1 Listening（第一部分 听力）（共30分） I. Listening Comprehension（听力理解） A. Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容, 选出相应的图片）（共5题, 每题1分, 共5分） 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear（根据你听到的对话和问题, 选出最恰当的答案）（共5题, 每题1分, 共5分） 6. A. At 6:30a. m. B. At 7:40 a. m. C. At 7:20 a. m. 7. A. On a farm. B. In a pet shop. C. In a zoo. 8. A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Waitress and customer. C. Mother and son. 9. A. Room 206. B. Room 306. C. Room 406. 10. A. The fries are too large for him. B. There are fewer fries than he expected. C. The food he has ordered isn’t delicious at all. C. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the questions（根据你听到的对话和所给出的问题, 选出最恰当的答案）（共5题, 每题2分, 共10分） 11. Where does the special guest come from? A. Australia. B. America. C. Japan. 12. How many endangered plants are there today? A. 3,079. B. 2,655. C. 1,102. 13. What is one main cause for the extinction of wildlife? A. Global warming. B. Heavy rain. C. Air pollution. 14. What did Edwin start to protect animals? A. A nature museum. B. A wildlife school. C. The World Zoo. 15. What’s the man’s first pet? A. A snake. B. A dog. C. A bird. D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（听短文, 完成下列句子, 每空格填写不超过3个单词）（共5题, 每题2分, 共10分） 16. From ________ to putting them into action, the students do everything. 17. The school ________announced that we could start our own clubs. 18. My friend and I set up our own club“Write Space”. First, we set ________ of the club. 19. Members of our club could give each other advice and________ 20. This opportunity to start a club today is truly helping us to create the ________ of tomorrow. Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar （第二部分 词汇和语法）（共30分） II. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（本大题共10题, 每题1分, 共10分） Passage A Before travelling to Chiang Mai in Thailand, most Chinese tourists don’t know how ____1____ for the special cultural experience—no guidebook can fully describe the beauty of local morning markets and temple rituals. A local guide named Naan takes small groups to visit ancient temples at sunrise. ____2____ you walk too quickly, you will miss the delicate carvings on the old walls. Most visitors say this gentle cultural journey touches their heart greatly. Naan always tells tourists to watch quietly and politely. He explains ____3____ to pay attention to at each temple, so visitors can truly understand local beliefs instead of only taking photos. Many travellers go back home and find that such trips ____4____ their views towards different cultures a lot. They learn to respect different living habits. ____5____ your next cultural trip leads you to, keep an open mind and show respect for local traditions. 1. A. to prepare B. preparing C. prepare 2. A. Although B. If C. Because 3. A. what B. why C. where 4. A. have changed B. changed C. will change 5. A. Wherever B. Whatever C. Whenever Passage B Fifteen-year-old Leo starts his day long before the sun rises. He gets out of bed and finishes breakfast quickly ____6____ the early school bus. Like many teenagers, he has trouble ____7____ energetic during morning classes because he often stays up late. His smartwatch is full of reminders for group projects and training tasks. After school, he has basketball practice, then homework, and then dinner with his family. His parents often tell him that life was much ____8____ when they were young. Leo feels that his free time ____9____ by endless schoolwork and after-school activities. He sometimes wishes he could just sit quietly and read a science magazine. However, he also knows that these busy years are preparing him for the future. Every night, he promises ____10____ to go to bed earlier—but his favourite videos always get in the way. That is the real life of a teenager today. 6. A. catching B. caught C. to catch 7. A. to stay B. staying C. stay 8. A. quieter B. quietly C. more quietly 9. A. takes B. is taken C. has taken 10. A. him B. his C. himself III. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词, 每词只能填一次）（本大题共10题, 每题1分, 共10分） A. stand B. lunar C. pick up D. centre E. value F. plan Before the ____11____ New Year, a local tea house held a folk-custom day for students. Visitors could watch tea-making, try paper cutting and listen to stories about family dinners. Outside the door, there was also a small food ____12____ selling traditional biscuits and warm drinks. At first, the event seemed successful. However, after lunch, students noticed plastic cups and food bags near the old stone steps. Some visitors had left rubbish behind because they thought cleaners would deal with it later. Ms. Huang, the organiser, did not blame anyone directly. She asked the students to ____13____ the rubbish and then think about why it had appeared. In the afternoon, each group wrote a short ____14____ for next year’s event. Some suggested reusable cups. Others wanted clearer signs or volunteers near the food area. One group wrote, “A custom loses part of its beauty if people celebrate it without respect for the place.” By the end of the day, students understood the real ____15____ of folk customs. They are not only about food, clothes or performances. They also teach people how to live in harmony. A. mix B. online C. equipment D. essential E. harmful F. repair During the winter holiday, several students joined a short study trip to a wind farm outside the city. Before leaving, the teacher reminded everyone to pack warm clothes, water and a first-aid kit. “Preparation is ____16____,” she said. “A meaningful trip begins before the bus starts.” At the wind farm, an engineer introduced his job. He showed the students different pieces of ____17____ used to check the tall machines. Some tools were carried by workers, while others sent information back to the control room. The engineer explained that many wind turbines (风力涡轮机) could be watched ____18____, so problems were found before they became dangerous. The students then visited a small exhibition room. There, they could ____19____ energy from wind with energy from burning coal. They learned that coal can produce electricity quickly, but it may also release gases that are ____20____ to the environment. On the way home, the students felt the trip had changed their idea of travel. It was not only about seeing beautiful views. It was also about understanding how people work, how buildings and machines are designed, and how everyday choices may influence the future. IV. Complete the dialogue as required（按要求完成对话）（本大题共5题, 每题2分, 共10分） Situation: After class, Leo stays behind to ask his teacher, Ms. Carter, about the school film festival volunteer program. Leo: Ms. Carter, do you have a minute? I saw the poster about the school film festival volunteer program. I’m thinking of signing up, but I want to get more information first. Ms. Carter: Sure, Leo. What would you like to know about the school film festival? Leo: _____________21_____________? (特殊疑问句) Ms. Carter: It starts on April 15. The opening ceremony is after lunch in the school auditorium. Leo: _____________22_____________? (特殊疑问句) Ms. Carter: It will last for three days, from April 15 to April 17. Leo: What kind of activities will there be? Ms. Carter: We’ll have film screenings, and there will also be some workshops. Leo: Workshops? What kind of workshops? Ms. Carter: A few local filmmakers will be invited to talk about storytelling, editing, and basic film production. Leo: That sounds really cool. I really want to be a volunteer for this event. I wonder _____________23_____________. (宾语从句) Ms. Carter: Volunteers will help with guest registration (登记) and guide visitors to different rooms. Some volunteers will also help manage equipment. Leo: Do they need any special experience for that? Ms. Carter: _____________24_____________ (否定回答) We’ll provide training before the event. What matters most is a strong sense of responsibility and good communication skills. Leo: That’s good to hear. I was a bit worried it might be too technical (专业的). Ms. Carter: It’s more about teamwork than technical skills. Leo: I see. _____________25_____________ ? (特殊疑问句) Ms. Carter: Around 20 volunteers from different grades are needed. Leo: Great. I think I’ll definitely apply. Ms. Carter: I think you’d be a good fit. Just fill in the form and hand it in by next Friday. Leo: Thank you, Ms. Carter. This really helps. Part 3 Reading and Writing（第三部分 读写）（共80分） V. Reading comprehension（阅读理解）（本大题共28题, 共60分） A. Read and complete the task（根据以下内容完成任务）（每题2分, 共12分） The Shopping Festival is coming. Many shops have put up promotional posters, and some shoppers have posted their needs on the school forum. Promotional Posters A. Cozy Home Store WEEKEND HOME SALE Blankets, desk lamps and storage boxes are 25% off this weekend. Buy any two storage boxes and get a small label pack for free. Note: Posters and wall stickers are not included in the sale. B. Green Cup Cafe STUDENT DRINK DEAL Bring your student card and get one free fruit tea when you buy a sandwich. Hot drinks are 15% off before 10:00 a.m. Note: Cakes are not included in this offer. C. Smart Study Bookshop NEW TERM READY Buy two guidebooks and get one notebook for free. Members save 8% on dictionaries and reading books. Note: Schoolbags and pencil cases are not part of the discount. D. Sporty Steps BACK-TO-SPORT SALE Running shoes and sports T-shirts are 30% off. Spend over ¥100 and get a pair of sports socks for free. Note: Footballs and basketballs are sold at regular prices. E. Sweet Moments Bakery BIRTHDAY WEEKEND SPECIAL All birthday cakes are 20% off from Friday to Sunday. Buy any birthday cake and get two small drinks for free. Note: Sandwiches and fruit tea are not included. F. Little Gift Corner GIFTS FOR FRIENDS Key rings, toy bears and small music boxes are up to 40% off. Free gift wrapping is offered for purchases over ¥50. Note: Large school supplies are not sold here. G. Tech Repair Station SMART DEVICE HELP Buy one phone case or screen protector, get one half price. Students can get a free phone cleaning service this week. Note: The shop does not sell computers or headphones. Task: Please choose the most suitable shop from A to G for each person. 26. Sally ________: I’m starting Grade 9 soon. I need two English guidebooks and a useful notebook for class notes. I also want to buy a dictionary if there is a member discount. I don’t need a new schoolbag. 27. Kevin ________: Our basketball club will have outdoor training next week. I need a pair of comfortable running shoes and a sports T-shirt. It would be nice to get something extra for sports, but I’m not buying a ball. 28. Emily ________: My best friend’s birthday is coming. I want to buy a small and lovely present, not something too expensive. I’m not good at wrapping gifts, so I hope the shop can help me with that. 29. Mr Chen ________: My daughter’s birthday party is this Saturday. I need a birthday cake for the family. If I can get some drinks for free with the cake, that would be perfect. 30. Linda ________: I want to make my study corner tidier before the new term. I need storage boxes for my worksheets and small things. Labels would be useful because I often forget what is inside each box. 31. Andy ________: I usually arrive at school early and have breakfast near the gate. Tomorrow I want to buy a sandwich and a cold drink. I have my student card with me, but I don’t plan to buy any cakes. B. Read the passage and choose the best answer（阅读短文, 选择最恰当的答案）（每题2分, 共12分） Watch out! There are con artists around! We asked for letters about con artists. Here are the first three. More to come next week! I was in New York on holiday, and I saw a crowd standing around a young man who was in the street. The man was holding up three playing cards. One of them was a Queen. He put the cards face down on a table and moved them around quickly for a few seconds. Then he invited anyone in the crowd to find the Queen. No one wanted to play, perhaps because they were worried about losing money, but then a young woman bet $10 and won. It seemed easy, so I decided to try my luck. The first time I won and the second time too, but then I started losing. In the end, I lost $90 before the young man disappeared with my money. The young woman also disappeared. The truth is that you can’t beat a con artist unless he wants you to win. Jason Wiggins, Blackpool I was reading in the park when a middle-aged woman with a dog walked by. She asked, “Would you please look after my dog? I need to visit my sick mother in the hospital nearby.”I agreed. After she left, an old man walked by. “Nice dog!” he said. “I am a vet. It is a rare dog. It costs about£1,000.” When the woman returned from the hospital, she thanked me and told me she had just lost her job and was hard up. I offered to buy the dog and we finally agreed on a price of £200. I really wanted to help her, but I also thought it was a fast way to make some money. Later, I found out that there was nothing special about the dog. I learned an important lesson: There’s no such thing as easy money. Marianne Carter, Swansea A few weeks ago, I received an email from a Mr. Alika. He said he worked for a bank in Nigeria. In the email, he said that three months before, a foreigner had put $40 million in the bank. The next day the rich foreigner died in a plane crash. The money was still in the bank. Mr. Alika said that he was writing to me because I had the same name and nationality as the dead man. If I sent him $500, he would open an account in my name and put the $40 million into the new account. He promised we would split the money fifty-fifty. It was clearly a con, so I called the police immediately. Nick Allenby, Montreal 32. A con artist is a person who ________. A. is good at helping people become rich B. tricks people in order to get money from them C. takes money or things from the rich and gives them to the poor D. draws paintings or does magic tricks on the streets of a city to make a living 33. Why did Jason Wiggins want to play“find the Queen”? A. Because the game seemed fun. B. Because he was good at playing cards. C. Because the woman asked him to play. D. Because he thought he could win some money. 34. What does the underlined part“was hard up” most probably mean? A. was short of money B. felt bored with the dog C. was busy looking after the dog D. found it difficult to find a high-paying job 35. The middle-aged woman with the dog ________. A. refused to sell the dog B. told Marianne it was a rare dog C. gave the dog to Marianne for free D. finally agreed to sell the dog for £200 36. According to Nick Allenby’s letter, what did Mr. Alika want Nick to believe? A. He was specially chosen. B. There was no easy way to earn money. C. Something was worth more than it seemed. D. Even the richest people might have bad luck. 37. What can we know from the article? A. Con artists are more likely to work alone. B. Readers can find this article in a storybook. C. All of the con artists in the three letters succeeded. D. Readers will read more letters about con artists next week. C. Choose the best answer and complete the passage（根据短文内容, 选择恰当的单词或词组）（每题2分, 共20分） Post 1 (By Ms Li, Building 3) Hello neighbours! I’m clearing out my son’s old things. He’s off to college now. I have a set of classic science fiction novels (The Three-Body Problem included) in good ____38____. They’re too valuable to throw away. Free to a young reader who promises to love them! Post 2 (By Leo, Building 7) Thanks to everyone in this group! Last month, I got a nearly-new basketball from Mr Chen. It helped me join the school team! Now I’d like to give back. I have an extra soccer ball (new, never used). Trade for ____39____ interesting board games? Post 3 (By Grandma Wang, Building 1) Does anyone have a small, working radio? Mine just broke. ____40____ I can’t listen to my favourite Chinese opera in the afternoons. I can offer homemade chilli sauce in return! It’s very spicy. Admin Announcement Remember, our group’s ____41____ is “Share More, Waste Less”. Please describe items honestly and arrange meetings in public spaces. Let’s keep our community warm and safe! Post 4 (By Kevin’s Mum, Building 5) Wanted: Beginner’s painting set. My son Kevin suddenly wants to learn watercolour. We’re not sure if he’ll ____42____ it, so we don’t want to buy an expensive one. We can trade a vintage Shanghai postcard collection. A week later Post 5 (By Kevin, Building 5) A huge “thank you” to Leo from Building 7! He didn’t have paints, but he gave me his soccer ball for FREE after hearing about my wish to paint. He said, “Just ____43____ your first painting with me!” This is amazing. Mum says I must “pay it forward” one day. The ball is cool, but the ____44____ is cooler. This online group, starting as a place to exchange unused items, has slowly become a mirror of our neighbourhood’s heart. Ms Li found a ____45____ fan for her son’s books. Grandma Wang now enjoys her opera with a new radio and shares her sauce with the whole building. Leo learned that giving can feel even better than receiving. Kevin received not just a ball, but ____46____ a lesson in generosity. ____47____, in a big city, such small acts build invisible bridges, making us feel a little less alone and a lot more connected. 38. A. condition B. price C. order D. shape 39. A. someone B. any C. everyone D. other 40. A. So B. Otherwise C. Unless D. Besides 41. A. rule B. slogan C. secret D. tradition 42. A. keep up with B. come up with C. get along with D. stick with 43. A. share B. buy C. compare D. draw 44. A. kindness B. price C. gift D. friendship 45. A. careful B. thankful C. young D. silent 46. A. naturally B. actually C. gradually D. suddenly 47. A. What’s more B. For example C. Instead D. In short D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（第68至72题, 每题2分; 第73题6分; 共16分） Feeling stressed by homework, chores, or projects? You can get everything done a little easier. It’s all about building your “executive function” skills. What is the “executive function”? It’s a set of skills that helps you solve problems, manage your time, and make good decisions. Using these skills can help you feel more in control, whether you’re working on a big school project or just cleaning your room. Here’s how to improve yours. 1. Start with Small Steps For many people, getting started is the hardest part. Don’t think about the whole job. Instead, find one small thing you can do to make a difference. Example: If your room is in a mess, don’t think about a “clean room”. Just start by picking up dirty clothes. That’s it! Once that’s done, maybe put all the books back on the shelf. Little by little, you’ll see improvement. 2. Break It Down Got a big project? Don’t try to do it all at once. Set aside a short amount of time to work on it. Set a timer for just 20 minutes and focus on your work. When the timer goes off, take a 10-minute break. Then, set the timer again for another 20 minutes. You can do almost anything for 20 minutes! 3. Pair Tasks with Something Fun If you have a boring task to do, make it better by combining it with something you like. Example: Need to wash dishes or organize your backpack? Put on your favourite music or listen to an audiobook while you work. 4. Find a System That Works for You The best way to stay organized is to find a method you will actually use. Don’t just copy what someone else does. Instead of using lots of sticky notes that can get lost, try keeping everything in one notebook. Each day, write down your checklist. There’s a great feeling of satisfaction when you cross things off your list! 5. Be Kind to Yourself Learning these skills takes time and practice. You won’t be perfect at it right away, and that’s totally okay. Remember: If you forget something or make a mistake, talk to yourself like you would talk to a good friend. Instead of getting mad, say something like, “It’s okay. You’re doing your best, and that’s enough.” Being kind to yourself can actually help you stress less and keep going. Task 1: Answer the questions. 48. What’s the meaning of the “executive function”? ________________________________________________ 49. Which tip is used in the following situation? If I am stressed about studying for a big English test, I will try not to think “I have to review everything” and I will try to start from reviewing the first five words. When I feel it’s not that difficult, I will start reading paragraphs. ________________________________________________ 50. What can you do to make cooking more fun according to tip 3? ________________________________________________ 51. How will you feel if you finish your checklist? ________________________________________________ 52. What can you do if you make a mistake? ________________________________________________ Task 2: 53. When you’re trying to focus, unexpected thoughts keep coming to your head. Now design a NEW tip of your own to deal with this problem. Explain your tip and give an example of how to use it in about 30 words. ________________________________________________ VI. Writing（共20分） 54. Write at least 60 words according to the situation given. （请根据所给情境，写一篇不少于60个词的短文。标点符号不占格。） 假如你是李华，中国农历新年将至，你的英国笔友Henry打算来中国游玩，但第一次来中国的他不知道该选择去哪个城市，他写了邮件向你求助，请你回复他的邮件。 你的邮件需包括： 1. 推荐一个中国的城市，并简单介绍； 2.至少2个推荐该城市的详细理由； 3.为Henry的中国之旅做规划安排。 注意： 1. 短文中不得出现考生真实姓名、校名等个人信息，否则不予评分； 2. 照抄阅读语篇不得分。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $