辽宁锦州第十二中学2026-2027学年九年级上学期期中考试 英语试卷

锦州市第十二中学2026-2027学年度九上第2次月考英语试卷

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一、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，并将其代表字母填在答题卡的相应位置。

A

In 2025, China made great progress in science and technology.

China’s “Dream” Research Ship	China’s new ship, the Mengxiang, or “Dream”, went into service in Guangdong on 17 November. It was the largest scientific research ship that China had ever made on its own by 2025. The Mengxiang has special tools and can dig up to 11 kilometres under the ocean floor (海床).
China’s Shijian 19 Satellite Recovery	On 11 October, China successfully recovered (回收) its first reusable experimental satellite, Shijian 19. It was launched on 27 September from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. It marks an important technological development of China.
Air China’s First Flight of C919	On 10 September, Air China’s first C919 aircraft (飞机) successfully completed its first commercial flight. The flight took off from Beijing Capital International Airport and landed at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The C919 aircraft can carry more passengers and fly longer distances.

 

1. What can the Mengxiang do using its special tools?

A. Send satellites into space.

B. Recover reusable satellites.

C. Dig up to 11 kilometres under the ocean floor.

D. Carry more passengers and cover a longer route.

2. When did Air China’s first C919 aircraft complete its first commercial flight?

A. On 10 September. B. On 24 September.

C. On 11 October. D. On 17 November.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Mengxiang went into service in Shanghai.

B. Shijian 19 was launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.

C. The C919’s first commercial flight landed in Beijing.

D. Shijian 19 is China’s first scientific research ship.

4. Where is the text probably from?

A. A storybook. B. A novel. C. A diary. D. A newspaper.

B

A hundred years ago, it was difficult for people to communicate over long distances. Then Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code (摩斯密码).

Morse code is a series of dots and dashes. The dashes are about three times longer than the dots. Here is the code for the letters of the alphabet.

The Morse code also includes codes for numbers and punctuation signs (标点符号). Like texting, it also has groups of letters that stand for phrases. For example, the letters CUL stand for “see you later”. And the famous SOS signal stands for “save our souls”

The electric telegraph could send messages using electricity. The worker at one end used a machine to tap (敲击) out a special code for each letter of the alphabet. The system changed the tapping into electrical movements and sent them to another place. Then they were changed back into the code at the place. The code was printed on a paper tape which was set on another machine. The worker on the receiving end used the code to change the message back into words. Later, workers learned to translate the code just by listening.

Today Morse code is used mostly by radio workers. Some pilots flying planes by instruments use Morse code to decide their lane’s location. But perhaps the most exciting use of Morse code is helping disabled people communicate. There have been cases in which people have learned to communicate using their eyelids to send messages using Morse code. Or they have used a finger to tap out messages.

5. What does the code “” stand for?

A. JOY. B. LOVE. C. LUCK. D. WARM.

6. What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Paragraph 4?

A. The letters. B. The messages.

C. The special codes. D. The electrical movements.

7. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A. The dots are three times longer than the dashes.

B. The Morse code also includes codes for phrases.

C. Messages can only be sent by the Morse code using electricity.

D. Before the code was printed, the message was changed back into words.

8. What may the writer most probably talk about next after the last paragraph?

A. The possible use of Morse code in the future.

B. The history of how Morse code was invented.

C. The difference between Morse code and other communication methods.

D. The famous SOS signal and its meaning in Morse code.

C

Our kids are the future. They have the right to learn about our country. It is your responsibility, as a parent, to make sure your kids know about the economy.

Here are some tips to help you teach your kids about economy.

Join Learning Activities.

One of the best ways to teach a child something is to develop his brain with fun activities. The game of Monopoly (大富翁) is a great way to explain the simple knowledge of finances. Your local library may also have fun activities or books that can help you teach your child about the economy.

Have Daily Conversations.

Repetition is the key to learning about the economy. At first, you should talk about its rules, such as how money works or how loans (贷款) work. After that, you can explain some important terms (术语) and why they are important.

Answer Every Question with a Simple Explanation.

Your children will have a hard time to understand difficult words and sentences. You need to do your best to explain things in very simple words and terms. It can help children understand easily.