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湖北襄阳市第二十中学等校2025-2026学年下学期九年级英语期中测试
一、阅读六选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet and lifestyle make a difference to how well our brains work
Research shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins (蛋白质) improves memory. (1) Eating oily fish or dark chocolate (with over 70% cocoa) and taking Vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger.
(2) A 2011 study showed that regular (有规律的) exercise actually increases brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same influence on memory as regular, long exercise periods!
One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation (默想) improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5-10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music. (3)
Experts say that age reduces our ability to learn, but sleep can help. (4) A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep!
(5) to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords (填字游戏).
A．Or even just take a shower!
B．The role of exercise is really important, too.
C．Use your phone to help you memorize things.
D．To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it.
E．Try to avoid sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate.
F．For your brain to work well, 7-9 hours of sleep is necessary.
1.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
2.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
3.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
4.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
5.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
二、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
I didn’t plan to get two perfect circles on my forehead (额头). It just happened (6) accident when I was playing with my two-year-old sister, Lily. I was (7) her while Mom was on an important work call.
“Let’s do a puzzle,” I said. But Lily became (8) and threw the pieces everywhere. “How about reading a book ” I (9) . Finally, she chose her favorite book, but she threw it across the room and cried (10) we just finished Page Five. I didn’t want her to disturb (打扰) Mom, so I had to cheer her up (11) . Then I took out the mini basketball hoop (环) and stuck it on my forehead. Lily thought it was (12) and laughed. I pulled it off and made a “POP” sound. We laughed together. After a few times, Lily pointed at my forehead and said, “Circles!” Circles are her favorite shape, so she was excited. Then I looked in the (13) . There were two red circles on my forehead! When Mom saw that, I explained what had happened. “It’s not a good (14) to encourage your sister like that,” she said.
The next morning, the two circles turned into bruises (瘀伤)! Lily was happy but I was (15) about what my friends at school would say.
Mom tried to cover the bruises with my hair, but (16) worked. Finally, she used make-up to cover the bruises, but I could still see the (17) .
At school, the bruises were so eye-catching that everyone seemed to (18) them. My best friend, Peter, asked loudly, “What’s up with your head, Jane ” I told the (19) . I tried to make my sister laugh, and I stuck a basketball hoop on my forehead. It caused these bruises.
Everyone started (20) their own embarrassing stories. Soon, no one paid attention to me anymore. I was relaxed because I was left out for once!
6.A. to B. from C. by D. with
7.A. taking after B. looking for C. looking after D. looking up
8.A. quiet B. excited C. relaxed D. angry
9.A. doubted B. believed C. suggested D. laughed
10.A. if B. when C. unless D. because
11.A. bravely B. clearly C. safely D. quickly
12.A. funny B. wrong C. boring D. right
13.A. room B. wall C. window D. mirror
14.A. chance B. way C. reason D. skill
15.A. mad B. careful C. worried D. excited
16.A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
17.A. boxes B. points C. holes D. circles
18.A. hear B. notice C. forget D. imagine
19.A. plan B. truth C. result D. event
20.A. sharing B. recording C. thinking D. choosing
三、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
A
A special “bus stop” was set up in Xiangyang, Hubei, for a boy with cerebral palsy (脑瘫) to take between his home and school without worrying about costs. Behind it is a warm-hearted story about a city’s care for the people and the trust between strangers.
Every day at 7 am, the boy, Shang Zhipeng, 15, and his mother Jiang Feifei wait for Bus 73 at its starting station. The driver, Mei Meng, helps Shang get on the bus and takes him to a seat. While all the passengers get off at the terminal station (终点站), Shang stays back. After five minutes, the bus arrives at the “bus stop” near Qisheng Special Education and Training School. Mei helps him get off.
Since March 2022, Mei and other workers have volunteered to pick up the child. Since the special school doesn’t have vacations, they have completed more than 1,600 trips in more than 800 days. “I understand how difficult life can be for such a family. I hope to easetheir pain,” Mei said.
Shang’s mother, Jiang Feifei, used to take him to school herself. It made it hard for her to work and sleep. Now, with the drivers’ help, she has found daytime work and life has become easier. “For families like ours, it’s impossible to hire (雇佣) someone to send our child. So Mei’s kindness meant the world to me.” she said.
Huang Yong, the manager of Mei’s company said, “Adding 4 kilometers to a single passenger increases the cost. However, as long as we can let the child go to school safely, it’s worth it.”
21.Who was the special bus stop set up for
A. The local cleaners. B. A boy with cerebral palsy.
C. A girl with eye problems. D. The local elderly in Xiangyang.
22.What does Mei Meng do first after other passengers get off
A. He comes home from work.
B. He checks the bus for lost things.
C. He helps Shang Zhipeng get off the bus.
D. He drives Shang Zhipeng to the special stop.
23.What does the underlined word “ease” mean
A. Reduce. B. Increase. C. Change. D. Improve.
24.What can you learn from the underlined sentence
A. Mei was a really kind person to her.
B. Mei’s help was of great importance to her.
C. Mei’s kindness made the world a better place.
D. Mei’s kindness let her travel around the world.
25.Which of the following best describes Mei Meng
A. Honest and smart. B. Quiet and friendly.
C. Careful and friendly. D. Kind and responsible.
B
The Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝), lying on the Yangtze River in Hubei Province, is one of the largest and most amazing engineering projects in the world. It stands proudly between the beautiful mountains of Xiling Gorge, showing the wisdom and hard work of the Chinese people.
The Yangtze River, China’s longest river, often caused serious floods in the past, bringing disasters to millions of people. To solve this problem and create clean energy, the Chinese government decided to build a huge dam.
People began to build the Three Gorges Dam in 1994. And it took over 12 years to complete. Thousands of workers used modern machines and technology to make this dream come true. They moved mountains, changed the river’s path (路径) to build the dam, which is about 2.3 kilometers long and 185 meters high—as tall as a 60-story building!
Today, the dam plays a key role in China. It has greatly reduced flood risks, protecting cities and farm lands. The dam’s power stations produce clean electricity for millions of homes and factories, helping reduce air pollution. Its connected vessel system (连通器系统) helps ships pass. Ships enter a lock (水闸) and gates close. Water level inside the lock rises or falls to match the next section. When the water levels become the same, gates open, and the ship moves to the next lock.
The Three Gorges Dam is not just a dam—it’s a symbol of China’s courage and creativity. Visitors from around the world come to see this modern wonder. Students learn about its scientific achievements and the spirit of teamwork behind it. The dam teaches us that with determination (决心), humans can overcome even the most difficult challenges of nature.
26.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A. The Yangtze River. B. The Xiling Gorge.
C. The Three Gorges Dam. D. The engineering project.
27.What are the uses of the Three Gorges Dam according to the passage
①Controlling floods. ②Producing clean energy.
③Creating new tourist places. ④Improving ship transportation.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④
28.What physics principle (原理) allows ships to pass through the dam’s gates smoothly
A. B.
C. D.
29.Which is the right structure of the passage (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2,…)
A. B. C. D.
30.What’s the writer’s main purpose of writing the passage
A. To list the dam’s benefits to society.
B. To describe challenges in building the dam.
C. To explain why Chinese people built the dam.
D. To praise Chinese people’s wisdom and creativity.
C
Do you think your friends are as close as family members Have you ever wondered why some friendships feel as close as family Research has shown that genetics (遗传学) might play a role in choosing your closest friends.
According to a US study with 1,932 people, friends have a kinship coefficient (亲缘系数) that is 0.0014 higher than that of strangers! The kinship coefficient is an easy way to see how genetically related two people are—the higher the number the closer the relation.
Don’t look down on this number. The kinship coefficient between parents and children is about 0.25. For first cousins, it’s about 0.0625, while for fourth cousins, it’s around only 0.001. This means you might share more genes (基因) with your best friends than with some distant (遥远的) family members. The question is—why are people with a high level of the kinship coefficient more likely to become friends The research team found that in the most similar 1% of genes between friends, many are connected to the sense of smell. This sounds really amazing.
A study in Science Advances also showed that people who become close friends usually have similar body smells. Researchers collected sweat samples (汗液样本) from 20 pairs of friends. These pairs of friends all became close in a short time. Researchers used a special electronic device (设备) called an “e-nose” and invited human volunteers to study the smells. They found that friends’ body odors (气味) were more alike than those of strangers. So, next time when you hug your friends, you might notice that the smell on them is kind of similar to yours!
Meanwhile, there are also other reasons that influence friendship, such as social environment and educational background. Friendship is not just related to genetics. We can also actively choose our friends.
31.How does the writer lead into the topic in Paragraph 1
A. By asking questions. B. By listing numbers.
C. By telling stories. D. By showing examples
32.What’s the probable relationship between the kinship coefficient (x) and the closeness or relation (y)
A. B.
C. D.
33.What is the kinship coefficient for fourth cousins
A. 0.25. B. 0.0625. C. 0.001. D. 0.0014.
34.What does the underlined word “those” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. Kinship coefficients. B. Body odors.
C. Sweat samples. D. Electronic devices.
35.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage
A. To express the importance of the smell in friendship.
B. To describe how researchers study people’s body smells.
C. To show that genes may help people become close friends.
D. To tell the differences between friends and strangers’ genes.
四、任务型阅读-多任务混合：本大题共1小题，共10分。
36.Giving gifts during the holidays has been a tradition for thousands of years. Many children don’t buy gifts because they don’t have money, but some of the best gifts are free. If you want to give meaningful gifts to family and friends without spending money, here are some ideas.
First, consider who will receive your gift. What do they like What hobbies do they have If they enjoy music, you could make a playlist (歌单) or gather family members for a small performance. If they love sweets, you could bake them a treat.
Second, it’s a special idea to make a memory gift like a photo collage (照片拼贴). With an adult’s help, print out pictures of good memories with the person, then glue them onto thick paper. Another idea is to write a letter to the person. You could also record a video message sharing a happy memory.
Also, spending time with loved ones is one of the best gifts. You can make simple “tickets” for fun activities like hiking, watching a movie or playing a game together. Another idea is to volunteer with them, such as cleaning a park or helping at an animal home.
You can also give the gift of helping out. Write down different chores on cards, like cooking dinner, walking the dog, or shoveling snow and then place them in a jar. The person can pick a task when they need help.
These thoughtful gifts show love and care without spending money, making the holidays even more special.
(1) In the passage, the writer gives children some ways to . (不超过6词)
(2) Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
Holiday Gifts That don’t Cost Money
Think about the person Make a playlist; (不超过4词); bake a treat.
Make a memory gift Make a photo collage; write a letter;_______________.(不超过4词)
Give the gift of time Go out for fun activities; (仅填1词) like cleaning a park.
Help with chores Cook dinner; walk the dog; shovel snow.
(3) May Day is coming soon. Will you give your parents some gifts on the holiday after reading the passage Please list some of your ideas. (结合自身实际，不超过20词)__________________________________________
五、选词填空-短文：本大题共1小题，共10分。
37.
solution, bring, easy, fast, from, he, hero, possible, pick, warm
This summer, The Lychee (荔枝) Road has become a hot topic. It tells a story from the Tang Dynasty: Li Shande tried (1) best to send lychees from Lingnan to Chang’an. After travelling 2,300 km to Chang’an in 11 days, fresh lychees were (2) to the emperor. It was very hard work!
But today, things are very different. Lychees (3) in Zhanjiang can reach Xi’an in 5 hours by high-speed train. What’s more, in just 48 hours, they can be sent to the whole world. It was once a (n) (4) task. But it is now a simple click on a smartphone.
Long ago, China had smart delivery (智能配送) ideas. During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a “transfer station (中转站)”. By the Tang Dynasty, there had been over a thousand post stations across the country. This system allowed messages to travel from the border to the capital in just a day or two days.
Today, delivery workers are (5) . They go through the streets and make sure every package is sent on time. What truly touches people’s hearts about delivery is never the speed, but the (6) hidden inside the package (包裹).
With technology, people can get their things (7) . In 2020, Zhejiang University used delivery robots first in the world. It is not only (8) but also better for the environment.
(9) horses to robots, China’s delivery has grown for thousands of years. This is not just speed. It is a nation's pride in (10) hard tasks with wisdom, hard work and technology.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共25分。
38.英文刊物Teens Magazine的Graduation专栏，正面向九年级学生征稿。请阅读栏目要求，用英文撰写征文。
GRADUATION Hi, guys! You will graduate soon. Thinking of this year’s studying experiences at school, you must have a lot to share with next year’s Grade 9 students. Write an article about it. Your article should include： 1. how you feel about your middle school life； 2. who is the most unforgettable person (a friend or a teacher) in your middle school life； 3. what suggestions you would like to offer next year’s Grade 9 students.
（1）短文必须包含所有提示信息，并适当发挥；
（2）词数：80词左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
（3）文中不得出现真实人名和校名。
Dear fellows,
How time flies! I'm now in the final term of my junior high school.
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1~5.【答案】E、B、A、F、D
6~20.【答案】C、C、D、C、B、D、A、D、B、C、A、D、B、B、A
21~25.【答案】B、D、A、B、D
26~30.【答案】C、B、C、A、D
31~35.【答案】A、B、C、B、C
36.【答案】【小题1】
give meaningful gifts without spending money
【小题2】
give a small performance
record a video message/volunteer
【小题3】
Yes, I will. I’ll help cook dinner and clean the house for them.
37.【答案】【小题1】
his
【小题2】
brought
【小题3】
picked
【小题4】
impossible
【小题5】
heroes
【小题6】
warmth
【小题7】
faster
【小题8】
easy
【小题9】
From
【小题10】
solving
38.【答案】Dear fellows ，
How time flies! I'm now in the final term of my junior high school.
Looking back on my middle school life, I feel excited and a little sad. It's full of sweet memories and challenges, and I've grown a lot these years. The most unforgettable person is my English teacher. She always encouraged me when I felt upset and helped me improve my English greatly.
For you, my dear Grade 9 friends, I have some suggestions. First, make a good study plan and stick to it. Second, never give up when you meet difficulties. Third, balance study and rest to keep healthy.
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