辽宁锦州市第四中学 2026-2027学年九年级上学期期中英语试题

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Ⅰ. 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）

第一节  单项选择 根据短文内容从各题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案，并将其代表字母涂在答题卡（纸）的相应位置。

A

Everything in our world comes in three different states: solids (固体), liquids (液体) and gases Solids We can see and feel solids. Some solids are hard, and some solids are soft. Trees and rice are solids. You’re a solid, too. Liquids A liquid is a thing that can flow (流动). Some liquids are thick, and some liquids are thin. Juice and milkshakes are liquids. Can you think of other kinds of liquids? Gases Steam (蒸汽) is a kind of gas. The air that you breathe is a mixture of gases, which includes CO2, O2 and so on. We can’t usually see a gas but sometimes we can feel it when it moves, On a windy day, we can feel the wind on our bodies. Do you know? Things can change from one state to another when we make them hot or cold. Here are some examples. ★When we make water very cold, it freezes and changes to ice. ★When ice or snow is heated up, it changes back to water. ★When we heat water, it boils and changes to steam. ★Some gases can be turned into solids.

1. Why does the writer mention “juice” in the passage?

A. Because it is an example of liquids. B. Because it is a popular drink in the world.

C. Because drinking it often is good for health D. Because it can be turned into a solid.

2. Which is a gas?

A. Gold. B. CO2. C. Coffee. D. Lee

3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Turning a solid into a liquid. B. Turning a liquid into a solid.

C. Turning a liquid into a gas.  D. Turning a gas into a liquid.

4. Where is the passage most probably from?

A. A business magazine.  B. A picture magazine.

C. A physics magazine.  D. A medical magazine.

B

In September, a 60-centimetre egg tart drew attention in China. Customers lined up outside bakeries, while photos spread across social media. Yet its popularity raises a question: are people buying a dessert, or the experience around it?

The unusual shape is part of the answer. It turns familiar food into something surprising. A long tart can be cut into pieces and shared, giving friends something to talk about. The attraction is not only the taste, but also the chance to enjoy time together.

However, online attention does not always mean enduring value. A photo can show how a tart looks, but not how it tastes. If shops focus only on making food bigger, they may forget what brings customers back: good quality and fair prices.

There is another question for buyers. Would you still want the tart if you could not post a photo of it? Trying new food is enjoyable, but buying more than you can eat just to follow a trend may create waste. Sharing a large tart is one way to avoid this.

The lesson is not to avoid every trend. It is to stay curious while making your own choices. A clever design may win attention, but real value should last longer than a photo.

5. Why did the 60-centimetre egg tart become popular in September?

A. It was very cheap. B. Its unusual shape made it special.

C. It tasted much better than common tarts. D. People could eat it all by themselves.

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

A. positive B. real C. simple D. lasting

7. What may cause waste according to the passage?

A. Sharing the long tart with friends. B. Buying food just to follow a trend.

C. Taking photos of delicious food. D. Choosing food of good quality.

8. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Good look is the most important thing for food.

B. We should stay away from all kinds of food trends.

C. Long egg tarts are more delicious than other desserts.

D. We should make wise choices instead of only chasing online attention.

C

On November 17th, at the 15th National Games,16-year-old Chen Yujie from Ningbo won the women`s 100-meter final with an amazing time of 11.10 seconds. She not only set a new personal best but also broke the Asian U20 record and became the youngest women’s 100m champion in the event’s history.

Chen’s success was no accident. Born into a sprinter (短跑选手) family, CHEN she first practiced tennis as a kid. In the fifth grade, her talent for sprinting was noticed, and she began professional training under coach Wu Yacun. Initially, her arm and leg coordination was lacking, so she practiced arm swings hundreds of times daily to improve. To this day, as a high school student, she balances study and training-attending classes in the morning and practicing for three hours each afternoon.

Her talent, coupled with relentless (不懈的) effort, led to continuous progress. At 14, she won two gold medals at the U15 World School Summer Games, equaling the long-standing event records. In 2024, she joined the national training team, and in 2025, she claimed two golds at the Asian Championships (women’s 200m and 4x100m relay). At the National Games, she ran 11.39 seconds in the heats and 11.33 seconds in the semi-finals before seizing the final victory. Despite feeling anxious under pressure, she quickly regained her composure (镇定) and delivered her best performance.

Chen’s story offers valuable lessons. It shows that talent shines with hard work -like her, we can achieve goals by balancing study and hobbies with persistence (坚持). It also proves that age is no limit to chasing dreams. Whether dealing with study challenges or sports goals, we should keep pushing ourselves, just as Chen loves “conquering difficulties”. Let’s learn from this young sprinter and strive for our own dreams.

9. What can we learn about Chen Yujie from the first paragraph?

A. She won the 100m gold at the age of 14.

B. She set a new Asian U20 record in 2024.

C. Her final time at the National Games was 11.33 seconds.

D. She is the youngest women’s 100m champion in National Games history.

10. Why did Chen Yujie practice arm swings hundreds of times daily?

A. To improve her arm and leg coordination. B. To prepare for the tennis training.

C. To meet the requirements of the national team. D. To break the long-standing event records.

11. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Chen Yujie has never felt anxious in competitions.

B. Chen Yujie practices sprinting for five hours every afternoon.

C. Chen Yujie started professional tennis training in primary school.

D. Chen Yujie won two golds at the 2025 Asian Championships.

12. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce Cheh Yujie’s training schedule.