1、辽宁省沈阳市第七中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题一、阅读理解In April, Chinese scientists returned from a “cool” trip to Antarctica (南极). They had a big job: They built Chinas fifth research station there, called the Qinling Station.The scientists built it in only two months. They made many parts of it in China, and then
2、 took them all the way to Antarctica. Once they got there, they put the parts together.About the stationIt is built out of lightweight materials.It can protect against temperatures as low as60 degrees.It uses wind and solar energy (太阳能).How is it special?It is the first time China built a station ne
3、ar the Ross Sea (罗斯海).There are many volcanoes (火山) and glaciers (冰川) along the coast of the sea.Inside the stationScientists live in the side part during summer. The labs are also there.The middle part is for working and eating meals.It can hold 80 people in summer and 30 people in winter.1Where is
4、 Chinas fifth research station?AIn Antarctica.BIn China.CIn North Polo.DIn the Ross Sea.2The station can _ according to the text.Ahold 80 people in winterBuse wind and solar energyCbe made out of stonesDprotect from temperatures3Which of the following is right about the scientists?AThey built the st
5、ation in only one month.BThey can work and eat in the middle part.CThey made many parts of the station in Antarctica.DThey returned from “cool” trip to China in April.4Which part of a magazine is the text perhaps taken from?AArt.BSports.CHistory.DScience.Walking on stilts (高跷) is a popular tradition
6、al performance in China. It is usually performed by stilt walkers. They have two long stilts tied to their feet, making them taller than everyone else around them. Generally, they dress up as lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. With traditional music, the performance is
7、especially a joy for children and their families.The performance dates back to ancient times. In the Han Dynasty, stilts skill started to become popular among the public. After that, stilts dance was also used in the Tang-Dynasty. During the Song Dynasty, a man called Lanzi was famous for walking on
8、 two poles (柱子). The first Song emperor often ordered him to performance in the palace. And it was changed to “stepping-stilts”. Finally, the name “stilt walking” was recorded in the Qing Dynasty:Today, stilt walking performances can be divided into a gentle style (Wenqiao) and a valiant style (Wuqi
9、ao). The gentle style stresses an elegant (优雅的) appearance and joyful amusement, while the valiant style is a kind of acrobatics (杂技). Stilt walking performances also take different forms to express different kinds of event themes. During large gatherings, the gentle style is used for tons of enjoym
10、ent of people of all ages. The valiant style, then, is usually shown wonderfully on stage, such as during the opening ceremony of 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.5Why are stilt walkers usually taller than everyone else around them?AThey walk on two long stilts.BThey tie the stilts to their rect.CThey
11、dance along traditional music.DThey dress up as different characters.6In which Dynasty was the performance called “stilt walking”?Athe Han Dynasty.Bthe Tang Dynasty.Cthe Song Dynasty.Dthe Qing Dynasty,7What does the underlined word “valiant” mean in the last paragraph?AModern.BClassic.CBrave.DMusica
12、l.8Whats the best title for the text?AThe importance of stilt walkingBThe development of stilt walkingCHow to perform stilt walking wellDHow to make use of stilt walkingLife always has some valuable memories that can be caught by a camera. Here are four photos chosen from thousands of ones. The phot
13、ographers also share the stories behind these photos. Click “” to give your favourite one a like before November 30, 2024The winner who receives the most likes will get a camera.During the year my daughter Anna got into college, my mother was too old to remember something. She kept talking about buy
14、ing Anna a new phone as a present! I told her Anna had already got one, but she would ask several times every day. So I took this photo last month. Whenever she asked about it, I would show her the photo.(Bob)At first, Wang Ming said he looked down upon his job. But every time he sent medicine to si
15、ck people, carried heavy things for the elderly upstairs, or brought a warm dinner to those working overtime (加班), he realized the importance of his job. Gradually, he fell in love with it. I interviewed him and took a photo during his work. See, theres sunshine in his smile.(Li Hao)This is a photo
16、of our family member, Tiantian. Look! How high shes jumping! Over a year ago, we found a yellow cat with a broken leg next to the rubbish bin. My daughter wanted to take her to the hospital. And I agreed. To our great surprise, the doctor saved her leg and two months later, she became healthy again.
17、(Jenny)My wife Zoe is a runner. She has been in a wheelchair since five years ago. Running her first marathon was really difficult, but she worked hard to get ready for it. On the race day, the cheers from the crowd gave her the energy to keep going. When she finally crossed the finish line, I caugh
18、t this unforgettable moment. Being disabled doesnt stop her from moving forward and achieving her goals. Im so proud of my wife.(Peter)9_ has the most chance to win the prize of a camera until now.ABobBLi HaoCJennyDPeter10Which of the photos was posted by Jenny?ABCD11How long has Zoe been in a wheel
19、chair?ASince five years ago.BFor more than one year.CSince last month.DFor less than two months.12We can learn from the text EXCEPT_.AWang Ming changed the idea towards his job.BZoe is a hard-working and strong-minded woman.CBob took the photo to help his mother remember Anna.Din the end, the doctor
20、 saved Tiantians leg successfully.In eighth grade, my family moved across town. I hated being the new kid at school. I didnt talk with anyone but sat alone there. One of the students Mary thought I looked down upon people. So she always hit me by accident or on purpose but I didnt catch her in my ey
21、es.One day on the playground, as Mary was about to close in on me again, I ran away. Angry, she had been running full-speed toward me. She didnt expect my sudden stop and ran into me and fell to the ground. A group of kids standing nearby laughed. She got up and began to hit me. I couldnt stand any
22、more. Then we made a big fight. Certainly, we were taken to the headmasters office. He asked us to fill a form. It reads, “Gardening punishment for one week.” “I guess we should get a two-week gardening punishment,” Mary said to herself.We should take care of the flowers and plants in the school gar
23、den together. At first, it felt embarrassed, like working with your enemy. But as we started working side by side, something unexpected happened. We began to talk, uncomfortably at first, but then more freely. As we watered the plants and pulled out weeds (杂草), we shared stories about our families,
24、our hobbies, even our fights. It turned out we both loved to read fiction novels and were interested in space. One week went by fast, and I made the first friend in the-new school.Perhaps, it was the flowers in the school garden that taught us the true meaning of forgiveness (宽恕) and friendship. I a
25、lso learned to get along with other students, and also continue to join the whole class.13What the writer did at first made Mary _Amake friends with herBwork with herCdislike herDavoid her14When Mary ran towards the writer at a-full speed, the writer _Astopped suddenlyBran into MaryCfell to the grou
26、ndDlaughed happily15What can you infer from the underlined sentence?AShe was weak in gardening.BShe was afraid of the punishmentCShe loved taking care of plants.DShe wanted to fight with the writer again.16Whats the main idea of the last two paragraphs?ALabor must be the most beautiful.BFriends may
27、argue with each other.CSchool can provide flower gardens.DWe should learn to forgive others.阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。A Map of Wild Animals If you love wild animals, youre going to find “Wild World” a wonderful gift. With this map, artist Anton Thomas takes us on a zoological (动物学的) j
28、ourney around the world.Take an interest in wild world.“Ive imagined Wild World since childhood,” Thomas says. The artist was born in New Zealand. 17 “I also remember watching nature documentaries (纪录片). I had feeling of respect for nature and was encouraged to protect it,” he continued. 18 The “Wil
29、d World” protected in July 2020. “I didnt have a plan; I just wanted a world map with some animals,” Thomas says. “Not until six months later did I begin to understand how difficult it was.”Have a long and difficult research. 19 He spent a lot of time researching animal habitats (栖息地) and physical g
30、eography. The whole piece is hand-drawn in colored pencil and pen. It took him three years to complete from start to finish. 20 These animals spread across all seven continents (大洲) and five oceans.“I hope that such a map will help increase love for our planet,” Thomas explains. “Wild World is a pla
31、ce that is still present. Its a world that can still be cared for and protected.”AFall in love with wild animals.BStart to make a wild animal map.CYou can see 1,642 animals on the map.DHe grew up in an area of outstanding natural beauty.EThe artist wanted to make the map as exact as possible.二、完形填空L
32、ily loved spending time on Grandma s little farm! But Grandma caught a bad cold last night.“Dont worry,” Lily told her. She knew how to 21 the animals. The chickens and ducks had their own food. The horse had carrots. There was plenty of grass for the sheep Daisy. The girl watered vegetables and col
33、lected 22 from the chicken cage.“Ill 23 everything!” She said.“How clever you are,” Grandma said. “But Ill get up soon. Daisy will need milking.”“I can do it!” Lily said confidently. She hadnt tried milking yet, but she had watched Grandma 24 .Lily went out to see her. “Listen here, Daisy! Grandma i
34、s 25 , so we have to work together.” Daisy ran away across the yard. She didnt like this “stranger”.Lily had a think. She pulled up some grass to entice (引诱) Daisy. She was a step away when Daisy ran to the side suddenly.Lily threw the grass down and ran to Grandmas tool place. She found a rope tied
35、 in a loop (绳圈). After 26 many times, she finally dropped the loop around Daisys neck.Daisy missed Grandma so she was angry and pulled the 27 through Lilys hand so fast. Lily felt burned but kept on taking Daisy to the milking place. She sat on the chair which Grandma always sat on. Daisy kicked the
36、 bucket (桶) to show her anger and ran away again.The girl was getting upset. Then, she had an idea.Grandma was sleeping when Lily walked into the house quietly and 28 her things. Then, Lily got changed.Later, Daisy saw a person leave the house. The person wore a red dress, apron (围裙) and bamboo hat
37、that Grandma always wore. That must be Grandma! So she followed “Grandma” 29 . This time, she didnt fight. Quickly, creamy milk went into the bucket.Holding the full bucket, the girl hoped “her partner” would be 30 tomorrow. She was happy to do something for Grandma.21AwalkBmilkCfeedDbuy22AcarrotsBe
38、ggsCgrassDwater23Aadd upBsell outCtake inDlook after24AbravelyBslowlyCcloselyDfreely25AsickBsleepyCthirstyDbusy26AtryingBrunningCshoutingDthinking27AbucketBdressCchairDrope28AwashedBrepairedCgatheredDhid29AcarefullyBhappilyCluckilyDpolitely30AfriendlierBfatterChealthierDshyer三、短文填空阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词
39、或括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。Have you heard of the air taxi? An air taxi seems like science fiction, but well 31 (probable) be able to take one in the near future. It can carry 32 (we) from place to place. It looks like a helicopter (直升飞机), and it doesnt need a long runway (跑道) to take off or land. It ca
40、n go straight up and down.Recently, air taxis 33 (take) a big step forward. On February 27, an air taxi completed its 34 (one) text flight in Guangdong. The flight started from the Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen to Jiuzhou Port in Zhuhai. The 60-kilometer trip took about 20 minutes. 35 car, the
41、same trip takes two to three hours.The air taxi is powered by electricity. It has a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour 36 it can carry up to five people. On one charge (充电), it can travel 250 kilometers. The air machine was developed by a company called Shanghai AutoFlight Co. Ltd. 37 company is t
42、rying to get a permit (许可证). If everything goes well, it hopes to start carrying 38 (passenger) in 2026Besides, Guangzhou is making efforts to encourage low-altitude (低空飞行). It 39 (use) for farming in the future. We Chinese are 40 (pride) of the science development. Many experts believe that the tec
43、hnology of low-altitude flights may spread all over the country.四、任务型阅读阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。Over the years, the way we carry food has changed. In the past, some food products like salt, sugar or flour were usually sold loose (散的) and taken home in bags. Thanks to modern technology, today a large number o
44、f packaged (包装) food products are seen in the market.With the help of good packaging, canned products can be kept well, transported and sold. For fragile (易碎的) foodssuch as fruit, tomatoes and cakesthey are packaged for the perfect condition.Packaging may also cause several problems. First, packagin
45、g uses a lot of worlds resources (资源). Hundreds of thousands of trees are cut down to provide paper and cardboard. And every year, millions of dollars are spent on packaging by food companies to catch the eye of consumers. As a result, people are likely to buy more food than they usually need, which
46、 may hit their wallets.The developed world is responsible for most of the waste and has realized that it is an important problem. What can we do? Maybe we can ask companies to use recyclable materials for packaging. We hope to find better ways in the future.41How did people take loose products home
47、in the past? 42Why are fragile foods packaged? 43How much is spent on packaging by food companies every year? 44Do you like good packaging products? Why or why not? 五、书面表达45假如你是李华，你们学校英语校刊举办“Great Changes around Me”为主题的征文活动，请你用英文写一篇文章进行投稿，内容包括：(1)过去什么样；(2)现在什么样；(3)你的感受。注意：(1)字数80100，开头已给出，不计入总词数；(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
