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2025年福建省同安第一中学九年级英语期中考试
本试卷共 10 页，满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、座号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用 0.5mm 黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共四节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听录音，从每组句子中选出一个你所听到的句子。每个句子听一遍。
1.A. Linda is quite friendly. B. The flowers smell sweet. C. Nick likes playing ping - pong.
2.A. Amy hasn’t been to Italy. B. It isn’t interesting enough. C. I didn’t finish my homework.
3.A. Can you pass the salt B. Did you find your keys C. Will you go to the concert
4.A. What a wonderful day! B. What nice candies they are! C. How comfortable the seat is!
5.A. Why are you laughing B. What’s the chair made of C. Which book would you like
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
在录音中，你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。每段对话听两遍。
6. Who does this bike belong to
A. Jane. B. Jenny. C. Anna.
7. When will the meeting start
A. At 8:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.
8. Where are the speakers probably talking
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
9 What is Ms. Gao’s job
A. A teacher. B. A nurse. C. A dentist.
10. Which backpack will the man probably take
A. The small one. B. The medium one. C. The large one.
第三节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
在录音中，你将听到一段对话，对话后有五个小题，从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听对话前，你将有 40 秒钟的读题时间；听完后，你将有 40 秒钟的答题时间。对话听两遍。
11. What is Lisa’s painting about
A. Saving forests. B. Recycling paper. C. Drawing animals.
12. Who helped Lisa with colors
A. Her parents. B. Her art teacher. C. Her science teacher.
13. What did Lisa do for her painting
A. She took photos in the forests. B. She turned to friends for help. C. She watched videos.
14. What will Jack do first on Saturday
A. Paint a new artwork. B. Help at the book fair. C. Attend the competition.
15. What is Lisa like
A. She is shy. B. She is patient. C. She is careless.
第四节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
在录音中，你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个小题，从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听短文前，你将有 40 秒钟的读题时间；听完后，你将有 40 秒钟的答题时间。短文听两遍。
16. What events did Mike join in the sports meeting
A. The 100 - meter race and the long jump.
B. The 100 - meter race and the high jump.
C. The high jump and the 4x100 - meter race.
17. How did Mike feel before the race
A. Tired. B. Excited. C. Nervous.
18. What advice did Mr. Brown give Mike for the long jump
A. Jump as high as possible.
B. Run fast and jump with both feet.
C. Run slowly and jump with one foot.
19. What can we learn about Mike’s long jump
A. He wasn’t brave enough. B. He was very confident. C. He did not expect to win.
20. What lesson did Mike learn from the sports meeting
A. Success needs teamwork. B. Hard work brings results. C. Friends make competitions fun.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Last week, our teacher found a broken window in the classroom. She held up a piece of broken glass and asked, “Who did this ” Thirty children tried to think about what had happened. The classroom was silent. She asked again, “Who did this ” She was usually calm, but this time she seemed angry. She held up the broken glass to show that she already knew what had happened.
I knew it was me. I had broken the window by accident while playing baseball. The ball flew off course and hit the glass. I was scared. If I told the truth, I might get in trouble. How could I pay for such a big window My dad would be angry. I didn’t want to raise my hand, but something inside me made me do it. “I did it,” I said quietly.
My teacher walked to the bookshelf and took down a book. I thought she was going to hit me, but she didn’t. “I know how much you love birds,” she said. “Here’s the field guide about birds that you always borrow from the library. It’s yours now. We got a new one for the school. No punishment. It’s for being honest.” I couldn’t believe it. I got the book I had been saving up to buy, and I wasn’t punished. I felt so surprised and thankful. I learned that honesty is always worth it.
1. How was the window broken
A. By a bird. B. By a book. C. By a baseball. D. By a basketball.
2. How did the writer feel when the teacher asked about the broken window
A. Afraid. B. Angry. C. Excited. D. Surprised.
3. What did the writer do after breaking the window
A. He told the teacher at once. B. He tried to hide the broken glass.
C. He asked his dad for advice. D. He kept quiet at first but later told the truth.
4. What did the teacher give the writer
A. A big bird. B. A punishment. C. A new window. D. A book about birds.
5. What did the teacher value about the writer
A. His good grades. B. His honesty. C. His love for birds. D. His love for sports.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B
B
From nr_info@rails.gov
To andylee@
Subject Important notice
Dear Andy Lee, You have bought an NR ticket online for a train that runs between White Water City and Cloud City We are sorry to tell you that because of the heavy rainstorm last month, the Sand Town—Spring Town line will be closed between August 14 and 28. During this time, some trains will change lines and will not stop at a few stations. There will be free buses to take travelers to these stations. Please check below for the changes. Visit http:www.rails.gov/ for more information. We wish you a nice summer. Charles National Railway
1. Trains that run between Green City and Cloud City will take the Smoke Town—Spring Town line, and will stop at every station. Below are the new lines for these trains. 2. The free buses for the Sand Town—Spring Town line will wait at Green City (going south) and Spring Town (going north) stations. No stop at Gray Village.
6. What made the Sand Town—Spring Town line closed
A. A rainstorm. B. A traffic accident. C. An earthquake. D. Some repair work.
7. How long will the Sand Town—Spring Town line be closed
A. A week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. D. Four weeks.
8. Which station do free buses not stop at
A. Spring Town. B. Sand Town. C. Gray Village. D. Cloud City.
9. Eric lives in Cloud City. He wants to go to Smoke Town on August 19. Which train should he take
A. RL101. B. RL102. C. RL103. D. RL202.
10. Why does Charles write this letter
A. There will be a meeting next month. B. A train line will be closed in July.
C. Some of the trains will run on different lines. D. They will open a new train line next August.
【答案】6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. C
C
People have long known that dogs have a great sense of smell. Dogs have been used to search for missing people, and to detect (检测) drugs, bombs, and even illnesses. If you’ve ever thought that dogs seem to know when people are stressed, you were right. But scientists weren’t sure whether stressed people had a special smell. And if they did, they weren’t sure whether dogs could detect that smell.
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, led by scientist Clara Wilson, worked with four dogs. They taught the dogs to use special smell-testing instruments with three openings. The scientists used treats to train the dogs to find the correct opening. Over time, the dogs were given harder and harder smelling jobs. The final goal was to see if they could smell stress in the breath and sweat (汗水) of a person.
The researchers collected breath and sweat samples (样本) from 36 different people. They got samples when the people were relaxed, and also when they were stressed. They asked people to report their stress level, heart rates and blood pressure. The people were asked to wipe their skin with a clean piece of cloth. Then they had to put the cloth sample in a tube, breathe on it hard three times, and close the tube tightly. Then came the challenge—the dogs had three choices: a sample from a relaxed person, a stressed sample from that same person, and a clean piece of cloth. In all, the dogs did 720 of these tests. They correctly found the stressed sample about 94% of the time.
The results make it clear that stress does have a smell that dogs can detect. Ms. Wilson says the news could be especially useful in training service dogs, since their job is to help lower that stress.
11. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about
A. The abilities of dogs. B. The sense of dogs.
C. The background of the research. D. The methods of the research.
12. How did the scientists train the dogs to smell stress
A. By finding jobs. B. By giving toys. C. By smelling people. D. By offering treats.
13. How was the process of the research according to paragraph 3
A. Careless. B. Serious. C. Simple. D. Doubtful.
14. What is the use of the research on dogs
A. Helping service dogs do jobs better. B. Teaching dogs to deal with stress.
C. Finding new ways to train all dogs. D. Making people understand dogs better.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Dogs Have Surprising Abilities to Smell B. How Dogs Can Help Lower Human Stress
C. Training Dogs to Do Harder Smelling Jobs D. Dogs Can Detect the Smell of Human Stress
【答案】11. C 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D
D
Laughter, in response to funny events, may seem simple, but it actually takes a lot of work, because it activates (激活) many areas of the brain that control movement, feelings, and how we get along with others. Scientists now realize laughter’s power to improve physical and mental well-being.
People begin laughing when they are babies, which helps build strength in muscles (肌肉) and upper body. Laughter is not just about breathing. It depends on many ways that facial muscles work together, often including the eyes, head, and shoulders. By activating the neural paths that bring feelings like joy, laughter can make you feel happier and less stressed.
A good sense of humor and the laughter that comes with it need some ability to understand other people and remember things. Humor and laughter often come from seeing something special in a situation first. You need to mentally solve the unusual behavior or event. Or you won’t laugh. You might just feel strange instead. Trying to understand the intentions of others and thinking from their point of view can make your laughter and amusement even stronger. To get a joke or a funny situation, you need to see the funny side of things and believe there could be other meanings besides the obvious one.
Laughter helps us connect with other people. The language expert Don Nilsen points out that laughs seldom happen when alone, supporting their strong social role. For example, public speakers and comedians (喜剧演员) try to get a laugh to create closeness with the audiences. By practicing a little laughter each day, you can improve social skills that may not come naturally to you. When you laugh in response to humor, you share your feelings with others and learn from the risks that your response will be accepted by others and not be refused.
Laughter also produces positive (积极的) feelings, like amusement, happiness and joy. These feelings help us recover from problems and think more creatively. They make us feel better about life and more satisfied. Scientists have found that these positive feelings experienced with humor and laughter are related to understanding the meaning of life.
16. What is the first step to laugh according to the text
A. Being very smart. B. Noticing something unusual.
C. Being positive to life. D. Thinking in the speaker’s way.
17. What does the underlined word “intentions” mean in paragraph 3
A. Purpose. B. Choice. C. Attention. D. Request.
18. Why do comedians try to make listeners laugh
A. To show they are clever. B. To make listeners feel closer to them.
C. To show their speaking style. D. To make the performance more challenging.
19. What are “positive feelings from laughter” connected with
A. Solving muscle trouble. B. Stopping positive feelings.
C. Avoiding social activities. D. Understanding life’s meaning.
20. Why does the writer write the text
A. To talk about why we laugh. B. To teach readers to practice laughter.
C. To show the good influences of laughter. D. To explain the social importance of laughter.
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. C
第二节 阅读七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you think of your closest friends, who comes to mind Maybe the classmate you always talked with during breaks, or the neighbor you played with as a child, or someone else. No matter how you met these people, they probably have one key thing in common: ____21____
However, spending time only with people of our own age can make us more separated from other age groups. ____22____ So, we’d better make more friends of different generations (一代人).
Making friends across generations can be really good for both sides. Professor Dawn Carr said that making younger friends could help older people find meaningful ways to spend their time. Others might enjoy learning new ideas. Moreover, many said that their younger friends helped them feel younger. In these relationships, they could break free from the stereotypes (刻板印象) about how older people “should” behave. ____23____ With younger friends, he didn’t have to.
Young people might also value the hard-earned lessons of someone older. Panyin Pobee, a 32-year-old project manager, said that when he talked with people of his own age about looking for a new job, he found himself just complaining. But his older friend, who had been in a similar situation, was able to offer useful advice.
____24____ Many young people think their future will be like their parents’, but they should fight against that line of thinking. A greater pool of older friends can help people create their own blueprints.
A society that mixes different generations more freely would be less lonely and more open-minded. ____25____ They might knit sweaters with friends much older than them or even hang out at the bar when they are in their 80s.
A. You all have different life experiences.
B. They’re all around the same age as you.
C. Older friends can play the role of your parents.
D. It would also free people to follow life as they choose.
E. An old man joked that he didn’t want to leave the bar early.
F. It also keeps us from understanding other generations’ ideas.
G. Older friends also offer more examples of what growing up can look like.
【答案】21. B 22. F 23. E 24. G 25. D
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 35 分）
第一节 补全对话（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）
阅读下面对话，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳答案完成对话。
阅读下面对话，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案完成对话。
Li Hua: Emma, have you ever been to a traditional Chinese lantern festival
Emma: No I haven’t. What’s it like
Li Hua: It’s a wonderful event that happens during the Lantern Festival. There are so many beautiful lanterns in different shapes and sizes. The streets are filled with colorful lights and people.
Emma: Wow! ____26____
Li Hua: Some lanterns are made of silk, while others are made of paper. You can see lanterns shaped like animals, flowers, and even famous characters from Chinese legends.
Emma: ____27____ What else can we do there
Li Hua: ____28____ There are also traditional Chinese food and games. For example, you can try to guess the riddles written on the lanterns. It’s a fun way to learn about Chinese culture.
Emma: Guessing riddles sounds fun. I’d like to have a try.
Li Hua: ____29____ I’m sure you will have fun.
Emma: Yeah. Actually, I guess I will be crazy about them. ____30____
Li Hua: Let’s go together this weekend.
26.
A. How big are the lanterns B. What are the lanterns made of
C. How many lanterns are there D. Where are the lanterns placed
27.
A. Sounds interesting. B. I don’t think so.
C. I can’t stand it. D. That’s all right.
28.
A. These lanterns are famous. B. I’m sure you can make it.
C. You can do many different things. D. They come from different countries.
29.
A. Thank you. B. I’m sorry.
C. Of course. D. Excuse me.
30.
A. It takes time. B. I can’t wait.
C. Good luck to you. D. I don’t agree.
【答案】26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B
第二节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Are you okay ” My brother Matthew asked from the driver’s seat as we hung upside down. Off-roading (越野驾驶) in California had ____31____ our tradition. I felt the blood rushing to my head when we were sitting in the car and ____32____ among the dunes (沙丘). As a little girl, I liked my brother and I always wondered if we’d have the same ____33____ as that between him and other boys.
____34____ Matthew found out he was to have a baby brother, he was very excited. But to everyone’s surprise, “It’s a girl!” He was ____35____.
As soon as I could walk he was everything to me. But to him, I was a ____36____. Yet, I waited for moments when he’d come out of ____37____ loneliness.
After learning that I missed him, Matthew ____38____ invited me to visit him at university.
In his room, he handed me a drink. We had a ____39____ way of chatting—we didn’t need many words. He ____40____ my pain, my efforts, and became my rock.
Years later, when I was kept out of the family Thanksgiving, he refused to ____41____ without me. Instead, we had dinner—just the ____42____ of us.
My big brother had become my protector and friend. But after our off-roading accident, I found he was ____43____—vulnerable (脆弱的) and unprotected. “Are you okay Are you bleeding ” I ____44____ him.
Getting back upright, I realized I was his protector now. We both smiled. Without him, my life would be different. It was my ____45____ to protect him. Thankfully, we had let each other in.
31. A. become B. shown C. stopped D. spread
32. A. searching B. walking C. driving D. shouting
33. A. jacket B. seat C. friendship D. song
34. A. Before B. Until C. Unless D. When
35. A. excited B. disappointed C. pleased D. relaxed
36. A. secret B. trouble C. gift D. change
37. A. my B. our C. his D. their
38. A. unexpectedly B. uncomfortably C. unclearly D. unluckily
39. A. simple B. right C. silly D. long
40. A. turned down B. looked after C. learnt from D. knew about
41. A. greet B. receive C. attend D. exchange
42. A. one B. two C. three D. four
43. A. different B. missing C. important D. proud
44. A. checked B. mailed C. paid D. taught
45. A. treat B. answer C. style D. turn
【答案】31. A 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B 36. B 37. C 38. A 39. A 40. D 41. C 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. D
第三节 阅读填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last January, I visited France with my parents and my younger sister who was born two years later than me. It was my ____46____ (one) time to travel there, and we were all excited. In a small town, we visited ____47____ Chinese restaurant. As we entered, the pleasant smell of Sichuan food filled the air and we were so ____48____ (surprise) to find delicious Sichuan food abroad. The owner of the restaurant was a sixty-year-old man from Sichuan. He moved to the town thirteen years ago and opened ____49____ (he) restaurant with great efforts. He had ingredients (原料) shipped ____50____ (direct) from Sichuan so that he could offer delicious food to people. I ____51____ (praise) him for his behavior in my heart. He had to deal with language problems and sometimes there weren’t enough ingredients, ____52____ he still tried to make Chinese food. “I just want ____53____ (guest) to have more chances to eat food from my homeland.” The man said with a warm smile.
This man has helped to spread Chinese culture by bringing Sichuan food to France. It’s the ____54____ (good) food I have eaten. Culture shouldn’t be separated. I think Sichuan food plays an important part ____55____ Chinese culture, and it can bring people from different countries closer. I really enjoyed it.
【答案】46. first
47. a 48. surprised
49. his 50. directly
51. praised
52. but 53. guests
54. best 55. in
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 情境运用（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
根据所提供的图片，用一个完整的句子提问或应答。
56.
A: What does Jim’s father do
B: ________________________.
57.
A: ________________________
B: No, they walk to the amusement park.
58.
A: What are we not supposed to do when we have meals in China
B: ________________________.
59
A: ________________________
B: It’s about two kilometers.
60.
A: ________________________
B: In the Sui Dynasty.
【答案】56. He is a doctor.
57. Do they take the bus to the amusement park / Do they go to the amusement park by bus
58. We shouldn’t knock on the bowl with chopsticks.
59. How far is it from the school to the bookstore
60. When was the bridge built
第二节 作文（满分 25 分）
61. 现在很多年轻人喜欢在网络上分享自己的生活，请你写一篇短文来谈谈你对这一现象的看法，向校英语报投稿。
内容包括：
1. 通常人们在网上分享的内容有哪些；
2. 在网上分享自己生活的利与弊；
3. 你自己的看法。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
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【答案】例文
Sharing Life Online
Nowadays, many young people enjoy sharing their lives online, posting everything from daily activities to travel experiences. They often share photos of meals, selfies, or updates about their hobbies and achievements.
This trend has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it helps people connect with friends and family, allowing them to stay updated on each other’s lives. It also provides a platform for self-expression and creativity. However, sharing too much personal information online can lead to privacy concerns, and some may feel pressured to present a perfect image.
In my opinion, sharing life online is a great way to stay connected, but we should be cautious about what we post to protect our privacy and mental health.2025年福建省同安第一中学九年级英语期中考试
本试卷共 10 页，满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、座号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用 0.5mm 黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共四节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听录音，从每组句子中选出一个你所听到的句子。每个句子听一遍。
1.A. Linda is quite friendly. B. The flowers smell sweet. C. Nick likes playing ping - pong.
2.A. Amy hasn’t been to Italy. B. It isn’t interesting enough. C. I didn’t finish my homework.
3.A. Can you pass the salt B. Did you find your keys C. Will you go to the concert
4.A. What a wonderful day! B. What nice candies they are! C. How comfortable the seat is!
5.A. Why are you laughing B. What’s the chair made of C. Which book would you like
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
在录音中，你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。每段对话听两遍。
6. Who does this bike belong to
A. Jane. B. Jenny. C. Anna.
7. When will the meeting start
A. At 8:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.
8. Where are the speakers probably talking
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
9 What is Ms. Gao’s job
A. A teacher. B. A nurse. C. A dentist.
10. Which backpack will the man probably take
A. The small one. B. The medium one. C. The large one.
第三节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
在录音中，你将听到一段对话，对话后有五个小题，从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听对话前，你将有 40 秒钟的读题时间；听完后，你将有 40 秒钟的答题时间。对话听两遍。
11. What is Lisa’s painting about
A. Saving forests. B. Recycling paper. C. Drawing animals.
12. Who helped Lisa with colors
A. Her parents. B. Her art teacher. C. Her science teacher.
13. What did Lisa do for her painting
A. She took photos in the forests. B. She turned to friends for help. C. She watched videos.
14. What will Jack do first on Saturday
A. Paint a new artwork. B. Help at the book fair. C. Attend the competition.
15. What is Lisa like
A. She is shy. B. She is patient. C. She is careless.
第四节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
在录音中，你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个小题，从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听短文前，你将有 40 秒钟的读题时间；听完后，你将有 40 秒钟的答题时间。短文听两遍。
16. What events did Mike join in the sports meeting
A. The 100 - meter race and the long jump.
B. The 100 - meter race and the high jump.
C. The high jump and the 4x100 - meter race.
17. How did Mike feel before the race
A. Tired. B. Excited. C. Nervous.
18. What advice did Mr. Brown give Mike for the long jump
A. Jump as high as possible.
B. Run fast and jump with both feet.
C. Run slowly and jump with one foot.
19. What can we learn about Mike’s long jump
A. He wasn’t brave enough. B. He was very confident. C. He did not expect to win.
20. What lesson did Mike learn from the sports meeting
A. Success needs teamwork. B. Hard work brings results. C. Friends make competitions fun.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Last week, our teacher found a broken window in the classroom. She held up a piece of broken glass and asked, “Who did this ” Thirty children tried to think about what had happened. The classroom was silent. She asked again, “Who did this ” She was usually calm, but this time she seemed angry. She held up the broken glass to show that she already knew what had happened.
I knew it was me. I had broken the window by accident while playing baseball. The ball flew off course and hit the glass. I was scared. If I told the truth, I might get in trouble. How could I pay for such a big window My dad would be angry. I didn’t want to raise my hand, but something inside me made me do it. “I did it,” I said quietly.
My teacher walked to the bookshelf and took down a book. I thought she was going to hit me, but she didn’t. “I know how much you love birds,” she said. “Here’s the field guide about birds that you always borrow from the library. It’s yours now. We got a new one for the school. No punishment. It’s for being honest.” I couldn’t believe it. I got the book I had been saving up to buy, and I wasn’t punished. I felt so surprised and thankful. I learned that honesty is always worth it.
1. How was the window broken
A. By a bird. B. By a book. C. By a baseball. D. By a basketball.
2. How did the writer feel when the teacher asked about the broken window
A. Afraid. B. Angry. C. Excited. D. Surprised.
3. What did the writer do after breaking the window
A. He told the teacher at once. B. He tried to hide the broken glass.
C. He asked his dad for advice. D. He kept quiet at first but later told the truth.
4. What did the teacher give the writer
A. A big bird. B. A punishment. C. A new window. D. A book about birds.
5. What did the teacher value about the writer
A. His good grades. B. His honesty. C. His love for birds. D. His love for sports.
B
From nr_info@rails.gov
To andylee@
Subject Important notice
Dear Andy Lee, You have bought an NR ticket online for a train that runs between White Water City and Cloud City We are sorry to tell you that because of the heavy rainstorm last month, the Sand Town—Spring Town line will be closed between August 14 and 28. During this time, some trains will change lines and will not stop at a few stations. There will be free buses to take travelers to these stations. Please check below for the changes. Visit http:www.rails.gov/ for more information. We wish you a nice summer. Charles National Railway
1. Trains that run between Green City and Cloud City will take the Smoke Town—Spring Town line, and will stop at every station. Below are the new lines for these trains. 2. The free buses for the Sand Town—Spring Town line will wait at Green City (going south) and Spring Town (going north) stations. No stop at Gray Village.
6. What made the Sand Town—Spring Town line closed
A. A rainstorm. B. A traffic accident. C. An earthquake. D. Some repair work.
7. How long will the Sand Town—Spring Town line be closed
A. A week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. D. Four weeks.
8. Which station do free buses not stop at
A. Spring Town. B. Sand Town. C. Gray Village. D. Cloud City.
9. Eric lives in Cloud City. He wants to go to Smoke Town on August 19. Which train should he take
A. RL101. B. RL102. C. RL103. D. RL202.
10. Why does Charles write this letter
A. There will be a meeting next month. B. A train line will be closed in July.
C. Some of the trains will run on different lines. D. They will open a new train line next August.
C
People have long known that dogs have a great sense of smell. Dogs have been used to search for missing people, and to detect (检测) drugs, bombs, and even illnesses. If you’ve ever thought that dogs seem to know when people are stressed, you were right. But scientists weren’t sure whether stressed people had a special smell. And if they did, they weren’t sure whether dogs could detect that smell.
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, led by scientist Clara Wilson, worked with four dogs. They taught the dogs to use special smell-testing instruments with three openings. The scientists used treats to train the dogs to find the correct opening. Over time, the dogs were given harder and harder smelling jobs. The final goal was to see if they could smell stress in the breath and sweat (汗水) of a person.
The researchers collected breath and sweat samples (样本) from 36 different people. They got samples when the people were relaxed, and also when they were stressed. They asked people to report their stress level, heart rates and blood pressure. The people were asked to wipe their skin with a clean piece of cloth. Then they had to put the cloth sample in a tube, breathe on it hard three times, and close the tube tightly. Then came the challenge—the dogs had three choices: a sample from a relaxed person, a stressed sample from that same person, and a clean piece of cloth. In all, the dogs did 720 of these tests. They correctly found the stressed sample about 94% of the time.
The results make it clear that stress does have a smell that dogs can detect. Ms. Wilson says the news could be especially useful in training service dogs, since their job is to help lower that stress.
11. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about
A. The abilities of dogs. B. The sense of dogs.
C. The background of the research. D. The methods of the research.
12. How did the scientists train the dogs to smell stress
A. By finding jobs. B. By giving toys. C. By smelling people. D. By offering treats.
13. How was the process of the research according to paragraph 3
A. Careless. B. Serious. C. Simple. D. Doubtful.
14. What is the use of the research on dogs
A. Helping service dogs do jobs better. B. Teaching dogs to deal with stress.
C. Finding new ways to train all dogs. D. Making people understand dogs better.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Dogs Have Surprising Abilities to Smell B. How Dogs Can Help Lower Human Stress
C. Training Dogs to Do Harder Smelling Jobs D. Dogs Can Detect the Smell of Human Stress
D
Laughter, in response to funny events, may seem simple, but it actually takes a lot of work, because it activates (激活) many areas of the brain that control movement, feelings, and how we get along with others. Scientists now realize laughter’s power to improve physical and mental well-being.
People begin laughing when they are babies, which helps build strength in muscles (肌肉) and upper body. Laughter is not just about breathing. It depends on many ways that facial muscles work together, often including the eyes, head, and shoulders. By activating the neural paths that bring feelings like joy, laughter can make you feel happier and less stressed.
A good sense of humor and the laughter that comes with it need some ability to understand other people and remember things. Humor and laughter often come from seeing something special in a situation first. You need to mentally solve the unusual behavior or event. Or you won’t laugh. You might just feel strange instead. Trying to understand the intentions of others and thinking from their point of view can make your laughter and amusement even stronger. To get a joke or a funny situation, you need to see the funny side of things and believe there could be other meanings besides the obvious one.
Laughter helps us connect with other people. The language expert Don Nilsen points out that laughs seldom happen when alone, supporting their strong social role. For example, public speakers and comedians (喜剧演员) try to get a laugh to create closeness with the audiences. By practicing a little laughter each day, you can improve social skills that may not come naturally to you. When you laugh in response to humor, you share your feelings with others and learn from the risks that your response will be accepted by others and not be refused.
Laughter also produces positive (积极的) feelings, like amusement, happiness and joy. These feelings help us recover from problems and think more creatively. They make us feel better about life and more satisfied. Scientists have found that these positive feelings experienced with humor and laughter are related to understanding the meaning of life.
16. What is the first step to laugh according to the text
A. Being very smart. B. Noticing something unusual.
C. Being positive to life. D. Thinking in the speaker’s way.
17. What does the underlined word “intentions” mean in paragraph 3
A. Purpose. B. Choice. C. Attention. D. Request.
18. Why do comedians try to make listeners laugh
A. To show they are clever. B. To make listeners feel closer to them.
C. To show their speaking style. D. To make the performance more challenging.
19. What are “positive feelings from laughter” connected with
A. Solving muscle trouble. B. Stopping positive feelings.
C. Avoiding social activities. D. Understanding life’s meaning.
20. Why does the writer write the text
A. To talk about why we laugh. B. To teach readers to practice laughter.
C. To show the good influences of laughter. D. To explain the social importance of laughter.
第二节 阅读七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you think of your closest friends, who comes to mind Maybe the classmate you always talked with during breaks, or the neighbor you played with as a child, or someone else. No matter how you met these people, they probably have one key thing in common: ____21____
However, spending time only with people of our own age can make us more separated from other age groups. ____22____ So, we’d better make more friends of different generations (一代人).
Making friends across generations can be really good for both sides. Professor Dawn Carr said that making younger friends could help older people find meaningful ways to spend their time. Others might enjoy learning new ideas. Moreover, many said that their younger friends helped them feel younger. In these relationships, they could break free from the stereotypes (刻板印象) about how older people “should” behave. ____23____ With younger friends, he didn’t have to.
Young people might also value the hard-earned lessons of someone older. Panyin Pobee, a 32-year-old project manager, said that when he talked with people of his own age about looking for a new job, he found himself just complaining. But his older friend, who had been in a similar situation, was able to offer useful advice.
____24____ Many young people think their future will be like their parents’, but they should fight against that line of thinking. A greater pool of older friends can help people create their own blueprints.
A society that mixes different generations more freely would be less lonely and more open-minded. ____25____ They might knit sweaters with friends much older than them or even hang out at the bar when they are in their 80s.
A. You all have different life experiences.
B. They’re all around the same age as you.
C. Older friends can play the role of your parents.
D. It would also free people to follow life as they choose.
E. An old man joked that he didn’t want to leave the bar early.
F. It also keeps us from understanding other generations’ ideas.
G. Older friends also offer more examples of what growing up can look like.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 35 分）
第一节 补全对话（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）
阅读下面对话，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳答案完成对话。
阅读下面对话，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案完成对话。
Li Hua: Emma, have you ever been to a traditional Chinese lantern festival
Emma: No I haven’t. What’s it like
Li Hua: It’s a wonderful event that happens during the Lantern Festival. There are so many beautiful lanterns in different shapes and sizes. The streets are filled with colorful lights and people.
Emma: Wow! ____26____
Li Hua: Some lanterns are made of silk, while others are made of paper. You can see lanterns shaped like animals, flowers, and even famous characters from Chinese legends.
Emma: ____27____ What else can we do there
Li Hua: ____28____ There are also traditional Chinese food and games. For example, you can try to guess the riddles written on the lanterns. It’s a fun way to learn about Chinese culture.
Emma: Guessing riddles sounds fun. I’d like to have a try.
Li Hua: ____29____ I’m sure you will have fun.
Emma: Yeah. Actually, I guess I will be crazy about them. ____30____
Li Hua: Let’s go together this weekend.
26.
A. How big are the lanterns B. What are the lanterns made of
C. How many lanterns are there D. Where are the lanterns placed
27.
A. Sounds interesting. B. I don’t think so.
C. I can’t stand it. D. That’s all right.
28.
A. These lanterns are famous. B. I’m sure you can make it.
C. You can do many different things. D. They come from different countries.
29.
A. Thank you. B. I’m sorry.
C. Of course. D. Excuse me.
30.
A. It takes time. B. I can’t wait.
C. Good luck to you. D. I don’t agree.
第二节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Are you okay ” My brother Matthew asked from the driver’s seat as we hung upside down. Off-roading (越野驾驶) in California had ____31____ our tradition. I felt the blood rushing to my head when we were sitting in the car and ____32____ among the dunes (沙丘). As a little girl, I liked my brother and I always wondered if we’d have the same ____33____ as that between him and other boys.
____34____ Matthew found out he was to have a baby brother, he was very excited. But to everyone’s surprise, “It’s a girl!” He was ____35____.
As soon as I could walk he was everything to me. But to him, I was a ____36____. Yet, I waited for moments when he’d come out of ____37____ loneliness.
After learning that I missed him, Matthew ____38____ invited me to visit him at university.
In his room, he handed me a drink. We had a ____39____ way of chatting—we didn’t need many words. He ____40____ my pain, my efforts, and became my rock.
Years later, when I was kept out of the family Thanksgiving, he refused to ____41____ without me. Instead, we had dinner—just the ____42____ of us.
My big brother had become my protector and friend. But after our off-roading accident, I found he was ____43____—vulnerable (脆弱的) and unprotected. “Are you okay Are you bleeding ” I ____44____ him.
Getting back upright, I realized I was his protector now. We both smiled. Without him, my life would be different. It was my ____45____ to protect him. Thankfully, we had let each other in.
31. A. become B. shown C. stopped D. spread
32. A. searching B. walking C. driving D. shouting
33. A. jacket B. seat C. friendship D. song
34. A. Before B. Until C. Unless D. When
35. A. excited B. disappointed C. pleased D. relaxed
36. A. secret B. trouble C. gift D. change
37. A. my B. our C. his D. their
38. A. unexpectedly B. uncomfortably C. unclearly D. unluckily
39. A. simple B. right C. silly D. long
40. A. turned down B. looked after C. learnt from D. knew about
41. A. greet B. receive C. attend D. exchange
42. A. one B. two C. three D. four
43. A. different B. missing C. important D. proud
44. A. checked B. mailed C. paid D. taught
45. A. treat B. answer C. style D. turn
第三节 阅读填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last January, I visited France with my parents and my younger sister who was born two years later than me. It was my ____46____ (one) time to travel there, and we were all excited. In a small town, we visited ____47____ Chinese restaurant. As we entered, the pleasant smell of Sichuan food filled the air and we were so ____48____ (surprise) to find delicious Sichuan food abroad. The owner of the restaurant was a sixty-year-old man from Sichuan. He moved to the town thirteen years ago and opened ____49____ (he) restaurant with great efforts. He had ingredients (原料) shipped ____50____ (direct) from Sichuan so that he could offer delicious food to people. I ____51____ (praise) him for his behavior in my heart. He had to deal with language problems and sometimes there weren’t enough ingredients, ____52____ he still tried to make Chinese food. “I just want ____53____ (guest) to have more chances to eat food from my homeland.” The man said with a warm smile.
This man has helped to spread Chinese culture by bringing Sichuan food to France. It’s the ____54____ (good) food I have eaten. Culture shouldn’t be separated. I think Sichuan food plays an important part ____55____ Chinese culture, and it can bring people from different countries closer. I really enjoyed it.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 情境运用（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
根据所提供的图片，用一个完整的句子提问或应答。
56.
A: What does Jim’s father do
B: ________________________.
57.
A: ________________________
B: No, they walk to the amusement park.
58.
A: What are we not supposed to do when we have meals in China
B: ________________________.
59
A: ________________________
B: It’s about two kilometers.
60.
A: ________________________
B: In the Sui Dynasty.
第二节 作文（满分 25 分）
61. 现在很多年轻人喜欢在网络上分享自己的生活，请你写一篇短文来谈谈你对这一现象的看法，向校英语报投稿。
内容包括：
1. 通常人们在网上分享的内容有哪些；
2. 在网上分享自己生活的利与弊；
3. 你自己的看法。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
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