辽宁锦州市实验学校2026-2027学年九年级上学期期中英语试卷

九年级 英语学科期中检测试卷

(本试卷共45道题 满分90分 考试时间90分钟)

注意：所有试题必须在答题纸上作答，在本试卷上作答无效

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

Science Poster:

Chemistry Lab Safety Rules

Welcome to our school chemistry lab! Safety is the most important thing when we do chemistry experiments. All students must follow these rules.

Before the experiment 1. Come into the lab only with your chemistry teacher. Never enter alone. 2. Read the experiment instructions carefully before starting. 3. Put on your lab coat and safety goggles (护目镜). Tie up long hair. 4. Do NOT bring food, drinks or snacks into the lab.	During the experiment 1. Follow the teacher’s instructions strictly. Do not do your own experiments. 2. Never taste any chemicals. Do not smell chemicals directly. Wave your hand gently to smell. 3. Keep away from hot burners and hot glassware. Do not touch them with bare (祼露的) hands. They can bum you. 4. If chemicals spill, or something breaks, tell the teacher right away. Do not clean it by yourself. 5. Do not run or chase each other in the lab.		After the experiment 1. Turn off the alcohol burner (酒精灯),water taps and electric equipment. 2. Put chemicals and tools back to their original (最初的) places. 3. Clean your table. Wash your hands carefully with soap. 4. Leave only after your teacher agrees.
Lab Training Activity Time: 14:20-15:10, Friday Place: Chemistry Lab (Room: 206) For: Grade 9 students

1. What should students do before they start experiments?

A. Taste a little chemical to check it B. Take some drinks into the lab

C. Run quickly to get lab tools D. Wear safety goggles and tie up long hair

2. Who should you tell at once when chemicals spill (溢出) on the table?

A. Your parents B. Your teacher C. Your classmates D. The school cleaner

3. What is the writer’s main purpose of the poster?

A. To introduce common lab tools B. To remind students of lab safety

C. To teach students how to keep clean D. To ask students to do chemistry experiments

4. Where can we most probably read this poster?

A. In a city library  B. In a hospital

C. In a food shop   D. In a school chemistry lab

B

Reading has always been an important part of human history. From ancient scrolls (卷轴) to modern e-books, the way we read has changed a lot. But one thing remains the same: reading is one of the best ways to learn and grow.

Many successful people share a common habit - - they love reading. Yuan Longping spent lots of time reading books to look for new ideas for his research. The famous writer Mo Yan keeps reading every day and gets inspiration from books. Even busy doctors and scientists make time to read.

So why is reading so important? First, reading expands our knowledge. A single book can take us to places we have never been and show us worlds we never knew existed (存在). Through reading, we can learn about history, science, art, and different cultures. Second, reading improves our thinking skills. When we read, we have to understand new ideas and connect them with what we already know. This makes our brains stronger and. sharper. Third, reading helps us communicate better. The more we read, the better our vocabulary becomes. We learn new ways to express ourselves, which is useful in both speaking and writing. Fourth, reading reduces stress. When we get lost in a good book, we forget about our worries for a while. This is like a mini-vacation for our minds.

In today’s digital age, we are surrounded by short messages and videos. While these have their uses, they cannot replace the deep learning that comes from reading a book. So, let’s make reading a daily habit. Even 20 minutes a day can make a big difference in the long run.

5. Why does the writer mention Yuan Longping and Mo Yan?

A. To show successful people love reading.  B. To introduce two great Chinese writers.

C. To tell us how to get research ideas.  D. To advise us to become famous people.

6. What does the underlined word “expand” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. spreads B. creates C. shares D. widens

7. Why does the writer say reading is like a mini-vacation?

A. Because we can travel while reading. B. Because we forget our worries when reading.

C. Because books are expensive. D. Because we read on vacation.

8. What is the writer’s attitude towards reading in the digital age?

A. Negative.  B. Uncertain.  C. Positive.  D. Worried.

C

Plains wanderers (领鹑) are small, rare birds living in wide grasslands. Their number is getting smaller, because people turn grasslands into farms and housing areas. It becomes hat der for them to find safe places to build nests and feed their chicks.

To help protect this bird, scientists have come up with a smart way —using AI. Mother plains wanderers make very soft calls to communicate with their chicks and warn them of danger. These quiet sounds are easy to miss when people walk around to check the grassland. So scientists put small microphones across the grasslands. They record sounds day and night.

All the sound recordings go into a special computer programme. The AI learns to tell the birds’ calls from other sounds, such as wind noise and the singing of-other insects. With the help of AI, researchers can find where the mother birds stay and count their baby birds without stepping close and disturbing (打扰) them.

Once, the AI helped them find a hidden nest with three chicks: Workers then kept this small area well protected. This technology does not solve all the problems for the birds, but it gives scientists useful information. It shows that simple tech can work with nature and bring new hope for wildlife.

9. Why are plains wanderers becoming fewer?

A. They have too many natural enemies.  B: Their grassland homes are taken by people.

C. They can hardly find clean water to drink.  D. Strong winds often destroy their nests.

10. What do scientists use to record the birds’ calls?

A. Small microphones B. Special cameras C. Smart watches D. Weather machines

. 11. What is the correct order of the following events?

①: Scientists place microphones on the grassland.

② Recorded sounds are sent to a special computer program.

③ The AI tells bird calls from other different noises.

④ Researchers find the birds with AI’s help.

A. ③①②④ B. ②①④③ C. ①②③④ D. ①③②④

12. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Plains wanderers are a kind of small and rare bird.

B. AI technology helps scientists protect plains wanderers.

C. It is difficult to find the nests of plains wanderers.

D. People should stop turning grasslands into farms.

D

Many people think a good memory is something we are born with. In fact, we can train our memory with useful memory skills. One classic skill is the memory palace. It is also called the method of loci. The idea comes from an old Greek poet Simonides, and the Roman writer Cicero wrote down this method in his works.

Its basic idea is simple: our brains remember places and clear pictures much better than simple words or lists. There is an old story about Simonides. Once, the roof of a hall fell down. He could tell who was there just by remembering where each person sat. From this, people found that fixed places could help with memory.

To make your own memory palace, pick a place you know well, like your house, and set a clear path with