重庆市西南大学附属中学校2024-2025学年九年级下学期开学考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频及原文）

西南大学附中初 2025 届初三下开学考试
英 语 试 题
(本卷共九道大题，满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟)
2025 年 2 月
注意事项：
1.试题的答案书写在答题卡上，不得在试卷上直接作答；
2.作答时认真阅读答题卡上的注意事项；
3.考试结束，将试卷和答题卡收回。
第Ⅰ卷(共 100 分)
I.听力测试(共 35 分)
第一节(每小题 1 分，共 5 分)
听一遍。根据你所听到的句子，从 A、B、C 三幅图中选出与句子内容相关的图片，并把答题卡上
对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
第二节(每小题 1 分，共 6 分)
听一遍。根据你所听到的句子，从 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最恰当的答语，并把答题卡上对应题目
的答案标号涂黑。
6. A. Yes, I'd love to. B. I agree with you. C. It's wonderful.
7. A. She used to be friendly.(B. She is tall and beautiful.C. She likes reading.
8. A. See you then! B I'm sorry to hear that.C. Best wishes to you.
9. A. Sure. There is a parking lot over there.
B. Yes,I will park my car right now.
C. Of course not, please go ahead.
0. A. You are welcome. B. It's my pleasure. C. It's no big deal.
1. A. I agree. B. Sounds great. C. So do I.
第三节(每小题 1 分，共 6 分)
听一遍。根据你所听到的对话和问题，从 A、B、C 三个选项中选出正确答案，并把答题卡上对应题
目的答案标号涂黑。
12. A./'so l/. B. /s ' lu: n/. C. /s 'sat ti/.
13. A. Set the table. B. Mako dinner. C. Check the time.
14. A. At the supermarket. B. At the hotel. C. At the library.
15. A. Yes, she does. B. No, she doesn't. C. Yes, he does.
16. A. A camera. B. Some posters. C. A camera and some posters.
17. A. She works in an English club in London.
B. She studies here as an exchange student.
C. She comes from France to have a vacation here.
第四节(每小题 1 分，共 4 分)
听两遍。根据你所听到的长对话，从 A、B、C 三个选项中选出正确答案，并把答题卡上对应题目
的答案标号涂黑。
听第一段材料，回答第 18 和 19 小题。
18. What's Bruce's phone number
A.131-0823-6657. B. 131-0832-9957. C. 131-0832-6657.
19 What kind of room does Bruce ask for
A. A room facing the sea. B. A room with a fridge. C. A room of a lower price.
听第二段材料，回答第 20 和 21 小题。
20. How much will the camp cost David and Sophie
A.4,000 dollars. B.7,000 dollars. C.8,000 dollars.
21. What will David and Sophie mainly do in the camp
A. Learning English. B. Visiting museums. C. Playing games.
第五节(每小题 1 分，共 4 分)
听两遍。根据你所听到的短文内容，从 A、B、C 三个选项中选出正确答案，并把答题卡上对应题
目的答案标号涂黑。
l2. What is the purpose of the activity
A. To correct students' pronunciation.
B. To test the new words students have learned.
C. To improve students’ writing skills.
23. What will the two groups be chosen to do
A. To do a dialogue exercise. B. To use the new words. C. To repeat their dialogues.
24. When do students need to show the dialogue
A. At 9:15. B. At 9:30. C. At 9:45.
25. Who is probably the speaker
A. A teacher. B. A parent. C. A student.
第六节(每小题 2 分，共 10 分)
听两遍。根据你所听到的短文内容填空，每空一词，并把答案写在答题卡上对应题号处。
Part-Time Language Teachers Wanted
Where Star Building, Moon Street in ___26___ .
When On ____27___.
What you need Finish _28_ , get the Master's degree and be good at English.
___29___ and tea en lessons in the morning.
What to do Correct mistakes in students' homework.
Give final scores at the end of each term.
The pay is attractive.
What you get The working environment is ___30___ .
The chance to make a difference.
II.语法选择(每小题 1 分，共 10 分)
从 A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个语法正确的答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
China Media Group(CMG) introduced the theme(主 题 ) and logo for its 2025Spring
Festival Gala, which marks the start of the Year of the Snake on the Chinese lunar calendar.
The Year of the Snake begins 31 late January, 2025. The theme for this 32 gala is“Year
of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake.” TheGala invites Chinese people around the world
33 in the New Year's Eve celebration.
Why is this logo designed this way
First, 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and the character for“巳” looks like a snake, making 34 a good
condition for the design. The logo for the gala shows two“巳” characters placed together. The left character is
upright, while the right one is an upside-down mirror picture.
Second, the logo has a deep meaning. Many old texts mention 35 the character“巳” stands for growth
and new life. The logo is regarded as a symbol which represents the endless cycle of life.
Finally, this way of placing the characters 36 the traditional Chinese style of a pair of ruyis.A ruyi is an
object 37 used in China as a symbol of good luck and best wishes. This idea will also be part of the gala's
main theme.
38 the theme of The Spring Festival Gala is every year, it expresses good wishes for theNew Year. It not
only serves as 39 important tool for spreading Spring Festival culture andChinese culture, 40 becomes a
common memory for the Chinese people at home and abroad.
31. A. on B. at C. in
32. A. year B. year's C. years'
33. A. to join B. join C. joining
34. A. it B. its C. them
35. A. what B. that C. who
36. A. show B shows C showed
37. A. wide B. wider C. widely
38. A. Whenever B. Whatever C. Wherever
39. A. a B. the C. an
40、 A. but B. or C. and
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题 1.5 分,共 15 分)
根据短文内容，从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个能填入相应空格内的最佳答案，并把答题卡
上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
Once upon a time, a young man came across a spring of delicious clear water while travelíng in the desert.
The water was very sweet. He filled his leather canteen(皮革水壶) so he could bring some back to an old man
who had been his 41 .
After a four-day journey, he gave the water to the old man. The old man took a deep drink, smiled 42 and
thanked his student for the sweet water. The young man returned to his village with a happy heart.
Later, the teacher let 43 student taste the water. He spat it out(吐出), saying it was awful 44 the leather
canteen was so old that it changed the taste.
The student asked his teacher, “Master, the water was terrible. Why did you pretend(假装) to 45 it ”
The teacher replied, “You only tasted the water. I tasted the gift. When my student gave me the water, it was
an act of love and kindness and 46 could be sweeter.”
We understand this lesson best when we receive gifts of love from young children. Whether it's a paper boat
or a drawing, the proper reply is thankfulness, because we 47 the gift. However,gratitude (感激) doesn't always
come 48 . Many adults and most children value only the thing that is given, rather than the 49 behind it. We
should remind 50 and teach our children about the beauty of expressing gratitude. After all, gifts from the heart
are gifts of the heart.
41. A. friend B. enemy C. teacher D. neighbor
42. A. hopefully B. angrily C. sadly D. warmly
43. A. another B. others C. other D. every
44. A. because B. when C. if D. although
45. A. hate B. receive C. Mke D. fear
46. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
47. A. ignore B. value C. accept D. waste
48. A. naturally B. hardly C. wrongly D. slowly
49. A. present B. quality C. thought D. appearance
50. A. yourself B. yourselves C. themselves D. ourselves
IV. 阅读理解(51~53 题, 每小题 1 分; 54~69 题, 每小题 2 分; 共 35 分)
阅读下列材料，从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂
黑。
^
In winter, people usually wear a down(羽绒) jacket to keep warm. This is because it can keep air inside
and hold your body heat. However, this year, some cities in China reported the making and selling of fake(假的)
down jackets, not real ones. So how to choose a down jacket
51. What are mentioned to choose a down jacket in this passage
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①③④ D. ①②④
52. According to the passage, which down jacket is proper for the weather in the picture
A. A down jacket with 100g filling.
B. A down jacket with 140g filling.
C. A down jacket with 200g filling.
D. A down jacket with 280g filling.
53. In which part of the magazine can you read this passage
A. Daily Lives. B. Travel Guide. C. Business Report.D. Sports Stars.
B
A molten iron fireworks performance (Datiehua) at the town of Situ in Jincheng city, Shanxi province, set a
Guinness World Record in 2024 thanks to the teamwork of 108 performers, making it the largest molten iron
fireworks show in the world.
Tiehua is a kind of special fireworks that is popular in the folk traditions of Henan and Shanxi provinces.
This difficult art has been passed down for over a thousand years. The iron fireworks is a folk art that creates a
great breathtaking scene.
At the beginning of the performance, the performers put iron pieces into the furnace (a closed place where a
very hot fire is made to burn metal). The molten iron used should reach the temperature of1,600℃to 1,700℃. If
it's not hot enough, the shining golden stars will not be produced successfully.Then, using a large, round, deep
spoon with a long handle (手柄), a performer throws the molten iron into the sky. The red-hot molten iron blows
apart into shining sparks (火花), lightening up all the sky.It looks really amazing at night.
On the day of performance, the dragon lantern dancers are often invited to join the show, too. The lantern
dance is performed under the molten iron sparks, which is called“Dragon Crossing Fireworks”.
The performance shows business customs, beautiful folk arts and crafts (工艺). All of these have enriched
the Chinese folk art, and it's like a link to the past, helping us keep these traditions alive. By showing these
traditions, it helps people understand and admire them more, which makes us feel proud of our country and brings
us together as a nation, sharing our history and cultural roots(根基).
54. What can we know about the iron fireworks
A. It is only popular in Shanxi province.
B. It has a long history of a thousand years.
C. It is a traditional folk art that is easy to perform.
D. The largest iron fireworks show in the world was in Jincheng.
55. What does the underlined word“it” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A. The furnace. B. The molten iron. C. The spoon. D. The performance.
56. When is the dragon lantern dance usually carried out
A. Before the iron pieces are put into the furnace.
B. While the molten iron is being heated in the furnace.
C. When the molten iron is thrown into the sky and creates sparks.
D. At the very beginning of the whole performance.
57. According to Paragraph 5, which statement might the author disagree with
A. The iron fireworks performance is a powerful tool for passing down traditional culture.
B. The iron fireworks performance helps people understand and remember folk traditions.
C. The iron fireworks performance is just for amusement purposes.
D. The iron fireworks performance is useful for developing a sense of national pride.
C
After staying in prison (监狱) for 19 years, Jean was a different man, filled with
hate. One evening, he knocked on the door of the bishop (主教) of Digne's house.
When the bishop's sister looked at Jean at the door, she was afraid and said in a low voice, “Look at him!
He is a dangerous man with a yellow card. He was once a prisoner, a bad man.” The bishop,a kind man, didn't
listen to his sister. “Come in, my friend,” he smiled, inviting Jean to dinner using silver plates and
candlesticks(烛台).
After dinner, Jean couldn't stop thinking of the plates. “I can sell those plates,” he thought. “For just one,I
can eat well for months!” Keeping this in mind, he stole them at night.
Next morning, people all talked about a poor man carrying six silver plates. Hearing that, the police
caught Jean and took him back in the afternoon. But there, they had a surprise.
“My friend!” the bishop said to Jean. “So pleased to see you. I gave you the silver plates and the and
lesticks, you remember But you forgot to take the candlesticks.”
“But this man is a stealer!” said one of the policemen. “No,” said the bishop, smiling, “I gave him the
silver plates and candlesticks.”“You mean he can go ” said the policeman. “Of course,” the bishop said. All this
time Jean stared at the bishop without saying anything.
After the policemen left, the bishop gave the two silver candlesticks to Jean and said, “My brother, you
must leave your bad life behind you and start your new life.”
With the silver in his hands, Jean left the town. “How can I hate people when this bishop is so good to me ”
he thought. He cried for the first time in the 19 years. What to do next Nobody knows, but when the sun rose,
he was a changed man, ready to start a good life.
— Adapted from Les Miserables
58. Why did Jean steal the silver plates according to the passage
A. Because he hated the bishop's sister and the silver plates.
B. Because he needed money to support his sister and children.
C. Because he could sell the silver plates for money to buy food.
D. Because the bishop had promised to give the silver plates to him.
59. Which of the following is the correct order of the events in the story
①Jean had dinner at the bishop's home. ②Jean knocked on the bishop's door.
③The bishop gave the two silver candlesticks. ④Jean left the town carrying the silver.
⑤Jean stole the silver plates at night. ⑥The police caught Jean and took him back.
A.②①⑤⑥③④ B. ②①③⑤④⑥ C. ①②⑤⑥③④ D. ①②③⑤④⑥
60. How did Jean feel after the bishop gave him the candlesticks
A. Angry and nervous. B. Thankful and touched.
C. Disappointed and unmoved. D. Joyful and proud.
61. What may happen to Jean in the future according to the last paragraph
A. He may continue to steal and be a stealer.
B. He may go back to prison for his fault.
C. He may do nothing for he hates people around him.
D. He may start to live a new and honest life.
D
Imagine you are in a dark field at night, surrounded by tiny, twinkling lights. These aren't
stars, but fireflies(萤 火 虫 ), tiny insects that have fascinated people for centuries with their
magical glow(微光).
Do you know how fireflies make their tails glow It happens when two chemicals in their own bodies join
together and then produce light. But why do fireflies need to make glow in the dark
Now, imagine you are a firefly looking for someone special in the dark. How would you find Mr.or Ms.
Right Fireflies use their glowing lights to send“hello” messages to each other. Each kind of firefly has its own
special ways. The male fireflies send out signs, and the female fireflies answer back in their own special ways.
They use their lights as a tool to get to know each other better, so that they can give birth to new fireflies.
▲ . Imagine you are an adult firefly in the shadows, and a big spider is trying to catch you.What
can you do You turn on your light! It's like a sign saying, “I taste awful. Do not eat me!”
But in today's world, fireflies face a new challenge: light pollution. As cities grow and become more
brightly lit, it becomes harder for fireflies to communicate using their lights. This can stop fireflies from
finding each other and even influence their living situations.
So, next time you see fireflies on a summer night, remember to enjoy their beauty and the amazing way
they communicate. And think about how you can help reduce light pollution, so these tiny creatures can
continue to light up the night sky. Their story is a reminder of the wonders of nature and the important role
even the smallest creatures play in our world.
62. What can you learn from the passage
A. Fireflies produce light by working with other fireflies.
B. Fireflies use their glow to communicate and protect themselves.
C. Fireflies use the same way to send a message to each other.
D. Light pollution has no influence on fireflies’ living situations.
63. Which sentence can be put in the“ ▲ ”
A. Besides, fireflies also use lights to stay safe.
B. Besides, fireflies also use lights to make enemies like them.
C. However, fireflies send out signs to warn other insects.
D. However, fireflies use their lights to find food at night.
64. Why does the writer use“Imagine you are...” in Paragraph 1,3 &4
A. To make the passage more interesting and catch people's attention.
B To make the passage more scientific and make people believe it.
C. To express disagreement with people for not protecting fireflies well.
D. To give readers suggestions on how to get to know fireflies more.
65. What's the best title of this passage
A. The Challenges of Fireflies B. The Magic Glow of Fireflies
C. The Role of Fireflies in Nature D. The Importance of Knowing Fireflies
E
①In everyday lives, paper is something we see and use all the time. But have you ever
wondered why, although it looks harmless, paper can sometimes cause accidental cuts
②Scientists have done some researches to uncover the physics behind paper cuts and to find out which types
of paper are more likely to hurt our fingers. Three scientists from Denmark have found that65-micrometer(微米)-
thick paper is most likely to cut our skin. They won the Physics Prize for this finding at the 2024 Pineapple
Science Award in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on November 23.
③The scientists tested papers with different thicknesses (from 30 to 220 micrometers) on man-made fingers
whose skin is similar to the human skin. The following are what they found.
④For thin paper, the scientists found it couldn't cut the“fingers”. Instead, it just bent, changing the shape
and being no longer straight. And for thicker paper, it left a mark on the fingers but couldn't break the“skin”.
⑤When they tried the 65-micrometer-thick paper, the scientists found it cut the fingers the most,about once
every five tries. The paper used for magazines such as Nature and Science is of a thickness close to mon
A4 paper is about 100 micrometers thick, which is much safer.
⑥The cutting angle (角度) also made a difference. Pushing the paper straight down onto the fingers didn't
often result in a cut. Pushing the paper at a slanted (倾斜的) angle resulted in more cuts.
⑦According to the scientists, their findings could not only reduce the risk of paper cuts, but also lead to
safer paper products. For example, they can avoid using paper that is too sharp or have just the right thickness for
cutting, especially when doing hands-on activities. They even created a cheap paper knife, the Papermachete, that
can cut through apples and chicken.
66. Which sentence has the same meaning of“bent (bend)” as that in Paragraph 4
A. She bent his head a little to avoid getting hurt.
B. Suddenly, he swam to a river bend and disappeared.
C. To be fair, he refused to bend the rules for anyone.
D. The little tree bent with the pressure of the heavy snow.
67. What's the main purpose of the passage
A. To explain why paper can sometimes cause cuts.
B. To tell people how to avoid getting paper cuts in daily lives.
C. To show why paper is widely used m our everyday lives.
D. To describe the use of different kinds of paper.
68. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
69. What can be inferred from the passage
A. The thicker paper people use, the less likely they will get cut.
B. Paper with all thicknesses were tested by the scientists in the researches.
C. The Papermachete can be used to out through apples and chicken.
D. The scientists’ findings may lead to improvements in paper products.
V.口语运用(每小题 1 分，共 5 分)
阅读下面对话，从方框内 7 个选项中选择 5 个恰当的句子完成对话。
Lily: Mike, the vacation is around the corner. I have a travel plan.
Mike: Really 70
Lily: I'm thinking about going to Beijing.
Mike: That's a great city. 71
Lily: Well, because I' ve never been to our capital city before. And there are many places of interest there.
Mike: Ah, yes. 72
Lily: And there's a new World Heritage Site(世界遗产) this year.
Mike: What is it
Lily: It's the Beijing Central Axis(中轴线).
Mike: 73
Lily: It's a series of connected places. UNESCO gives it the special name.
Mike: It sounds interesting. 74
Lily: It can be crowded, but that's part of the travel experience.
A. Is Beijing very crowded
B. Why do you choose Beijing
C. Where are you going
D. How long is the Central Axis
E. I' ve seen some of Beijing's places of interest online.
F. That sounds wonderful. What exactly is it
G. Are there any new attractions
70. 71. 72. 74. 72.
第Ⅱ卷(共 50 分)
VI. 任务型阅读(75~77 题, 每小题 2 分; 78 题 4 分; 共 10 分)
阅读下文并回答问题。
Classics are the treasure of the literary (文学) world. For years, people have read them to learn more. But
now, more people love“watching” these classics in videos. According to a report published by the Chinese
short-video platform Douyin, the views for book-related videos jumped by 65.17 percent year-on-year.
“There are some classics that I am not interested in but required to read,” said a 14-year-old girl called He
Liyan from Jiangsu. “So I usually watch a video about the book to find some interesting stories which can keep
me reading.”
Some people find classic books really long and hard to understand, so they go to vloggers'explanations(解
说 ). “The vloggers also add personal opinions to their explanations, making the book easier to understand,”
added He.
A Dream of Red Mansions(《红楼梦》) is famous for showing Chinese society with interesting characters
and a fantastic writing style. It talks about family, society and human nature. These things can be fun to watch but
boring and difficult to read.
“There are so many characters in the novel, which confused (使困惑) me a lot,” said 12-year-oldShao
Xinyan from Hubei. “The mind maps shown in the videos make their relationships clearer.”
While reading with videos helps many people, some express different opinions and worries.
For Zhang Boren, a 13-year-old from Beijing, reading is a journey about forming a personal relationship
with the text, not just learning information. “Books can let me imagine. Although videos can help a lot, they can't
show every part of a well-made story,” he said.
Eighteen-year-old Wang Hongjie from Sichuan agreed, saying, “It may weaken readers’ ability to read
independently and think deeply.”
75. Are more people watching classics in videos now
76. What did He Liyan usually do with the classics she was not interested in but required to read
77. What are the reasons for some people to go to vloggers' explanations of classic books
78. Do you prefer reading classics or“watching” classics Give at least 2 reasons.(About 35 words)
II.完成句子(每小题 1 分，共 10 分)
根据首字母、中文提示或用所给词的适当形式填空。
79. There is no doubt that many things (invent) years ago are still used today.
80. She suggested he (go) for a walk with her after dinner.
81. The task is too difficult. Lucy has no choice but (ask) others for help.
82. As I was hurrying to catch the bus,I accidentally (drop) my glasses and broke them.
83.The 110th anniversary party (hold) outdoors because the weather was fine.
84.Two days is not enough for me to c the work. I need a third day.
85.Time is so valuable,e when we have exams. During the exam, every minute matters.
86.The result is (expect) and nobody believes it.
87.I found it (便利的) to travel by high-speed rail during the Spring Festival.
88.The cute girl's face turned red when the teacher called her name so she covered her face with her hands to hide
her (shy).
VIII. 句型转换(每小题 2 分, 共 10 分)
根据所给提示， 完成句子。每空一词，含缩略词。
89. He used to practice playing the piano after school.(改为否定句)
He to practice playing the piano after school.
90. The nice car might be Mike's.(对画线部分提问)
the nice car be
91. I bought this book three months ago.(改为同义句)
I the book for three months.
92.只有用这种方法你才能在英语上取得进步。(完成译句)
Only in this way you progress in your English.
93. her, the, rung, by, was, bell, just now(连词成句)
IX.书面表达(满分 20 分)
最近，网络上出现了一种“NPC 文学”，即很多人由于信心不足，无法真正挑战现状以改变人生，将
自己比作游戏中不受真人玩家操纵的游戏角色。但实际上，每个人都是自己故事中的主角，在生活的“游
戏”中努力克服困难，不断升级。你一定也有通过努力完成一件事情，感受成为人生主角的经历。现你校
正在征集朝会演讲稿，请你写一篇短文投稿，讲述自己完成某事的经历并谈谈你的感受。
要 求: 1. 80-120 词;
2.文中不能出现自己的姓名和所在学校的名称。
参考信息：
Have you ever
felt like an NPC, being short of the courage to fight for a goal I sure did. But an unforgettable experience
changed my thought.
九年级英语参考答案
第Ⅰ卷
I. 听力测试
1-5 BACBC 6-11 A ABABB 12-17 BACBCA 18-21 C A B A 22-25 BBAA
26. London 27. weekends 28. college 29. Teach fortable
II. 语法选择
31-35 CA AA B 36-40 BCAAC
III. 完形填空
41-45 CDAAB 46-50 CBACD
IV.阅读理解
51-53 ABA 54-57 BBCC 58-61 CABD 62-65 BAAB 66-69 DADD
V.口语运用
70-74CBEFA
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VI. 任务型阅读
75. Yes, they are.
76. She usually watched a video about the book to find some interesting stories which can keep her reading.
77. Some people find classic books really long and hard to understand, so they go to vloggers' explanations. The
vloggers also add personal opinions to their explanations, making the book easier to understand.
78. I prefer reading classics because it allows me to fully immerse myself in the story and imagine the characters
and settings in my own way. Reading also enhances my vocabulary and comprehension skills.
VII. 完成句子
79.invented 80. go 81.to ask 82.dropped 83.was held plete 85.especially
86.unexpected 87. convenient 88.shyness
VIII. 句型转换
89.didn't use 90.Whose might 91.have had 92.can make 93.The bell was rung by her just now
.IX. 书面表达
范文：
Have you ever felt like an NPC, being short of the courage to fight for a goal I sure did. But an
unforgettable experience changed my thought.
Last year, I failed a important speech competition. I felt so upset that I even wanted to give up all my dreams.
Just at that time, my teacher told me that failure is the mother of success. With his encouragement, I decided to
have a try again. I spent several weeks preparing for the speech. I wrote and rewrote the speech until I was
satisfied with it. Then I practiced it again and again in front of the mirror. Finally, the big day came. I felt a little
nervous at first, but soon I calmed down. When I finished my speech, I heard a burst of applause. I knew I had
made it.
From the experience, I have learned that we are the main characters in our own life stories. We should never
give up and keep on trying. Even if we fail, we can learn from our mistakes and try again. As long as we work
hard, we can overcome any difficulties and achieve our goals.