山东威海乳山市（五四制）2026-2027学年九年级上学期期中英语试题

初四英语试题

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第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节：阅读选择（共四篇短文，共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）

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A

Scientists believe that more than 80 percent of life has not yet been discovered on Earth. To show how surprising nature can be, we collected some of the strangest animals recently found.

The white margin stargazer (白边瞻星鱼) is a fish that likes to hang out on reef flats (礁石) and coastal bottoms. It is very rarely found because it stays buried under the sand with only its eyes showing. If it sounds creepy (怪异的), that’s because it is. This hiding behavior is used to surprise small fish, which are quickly caught and eaten.	The coatimundi (长鼻浣熊) lives in the rainforests of Central and South America. It looks cute and soft, but don’t be fooled. It eats fruits, eggs, small animals like mice, and even trash from your garbage bin. While it may seem friendly, the coatimundi can become very aggressive (有攻击性的) if it feels scared. When that happens, it uses its sharp claws and teeth to fight.
Babirusas (鹿豚), living in a very limited area that includes swamps and forests on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, are certainly not your ordinary pig. They are known for their tusks (长獠牙), which begin growing inside the mouth and then pierce through the skin of the face. This unusual growth is thought to be caused by genes (基因) passed down over time.	Echidnas (针鼹) are cute little animals found all over Australia. They are among the only mammals that don’t give birth to live babies. Echidna babies are hairless and live in their mother’s pouch after they hatch (孵化). Echidnas can grow up to 20 inches in length and weigh up to 13 pounds. They can live for up to 50 years, which is a very long life for a small animal.

1. What can be learned about babirusas’ tusks?

A. Babirusas are born with genes for tusks.

B. Babirusas use tusks to find food in water.

C. Babirusas use tusks to fight with other animals.

2. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Coatimundi may seem very friendly and won’t attack others.

B. Echidnas always give birth to live babies like most mammals.

C. The white margin stargazer stays under the sand to catch food.

3. Why does the writer introduce these four animals?

A. In order to show how dangerous the animals in nature are

B. To introduce some of the most surprising animals in nature.

C. To call on people to protect these rare (稀有的) animals.

B

From a Learner to a Teacher

About 150 years ago, China was weak and faced many challenges. During the late Qing Dynasty, the famous leader Li Hongzhang wanted to save his country. He believed China could become strong by learning from advanced countries. So he sent many young officers and students to Germany. They studied military (军事的) science, high technology, and machine building there.

At that time, China was like a hard-working student. German experts taught them to use modern weapons (武器), build steel factories, and learn scientific methods. German weapons and industrial products were highly valued. Chinese students studied day and night, hoping to bring useful skills back home. Germany was truly their teacher, showing the way forward.

Fast forward to 2026, the world has seen a great change. China has developed quickly in science and technology, especially in artificial intelligence (人工智能) and robotics. Recently, the German Chancellor (总理) visited China together with leaders from over 30 big companies, such as Siemens and Mercedes-Benz. They traveled to Hangzhou to visit Yushu Technology, a leading Chinese robot company (公司).

The German guests watched amazing robot performances. The robots did difficult movements, including back flips, martial arts routines, and quick turns. Many German leaders were excited and surprised. They wanted to learn China’s experience in robot control, intelligent algorithms (智能算法), and mass production.

This shows a clear change: China, once a learner, is now a teacher in some high-tech fields. From learning military skills from Germany to teaching AI robots to them, China has taken a historic step forward.

4. Why did Li Hongzhang send young officers and students to Germany?

A. To save the country by learning from advanced countries.

B. To spread China’s advanced technologies to foreigners.

C. In order to seek solutions to save the country from the Germans.

5. How is the passage organized?

A. By showing different opinions.

B. By giving facts in the order of time.

C. By talking about a person’s life story.

6. What could the robots from Yushu Technology do?

A. Teach scientific methods. B. Build modern factories. C. Do back flips and martial arts.

7. What is the main idea of the article?

A. Germany is still the strongest country in high technology around the world.

B. China changed from a learner to a teacher in some high-tech areas.

C. China has made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence.

C

On October 11, 2026, Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen created history at the China Open held in Beijing. In the women’s singles final, she beat Mirra Andreeva, a strong player from Russia. Zheng became the first Chinese player to win the women’s singles title in the 20-year history of the China Open. It was also her first WTA 1000 championship in her whole professional career (职业生涯).

Zheng’s road to victory was full of challenges. For years, she suffered from repeated injuries (伤痛) and went through a long low period. She once fell out of the world’s top 100 after several early exits. Instead of losing heart, she chose to face failures with a zero-mindset. She kept finding her weak points and practiced her skills patiently day after day.

Before this match, many people held stereotypes about Asian tennis players. But Zheng refused to be labelled (贴标签) by others. In the Paris Olympics, she fought hard and made new history for Chinese tennis. She once said she was ready to keep fighting for her country no matter how long the match would last.

To Zheng, winning the China Open is far from the end of her fight. It serves as a fresh starting point. She will keep moving forward bravely and break more unfair prejudices (偏见). Her story tells us that true victory belongs to those who are strong-willed and never give up when facing difficulties.

8. What historic progress did Zheng Qinwen make on October 11, 2026?

A. She won her first top-level championship and made a record for China Open.

B. She defeated a strong Chinese player in the final of the women’s singles game.

C. She became the first Asian player to win the China Open in 20 years.