2024－2025学年度第二学期3月份质量监测
九年级英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：120分
第I卷(选择题，共65分)
沉着应对，仔细斟酌，妙笔生花，未来可期。加油鸭( _ ) ( _ )
听力选择（共15小题，计15分；每小题约有3秒钟的答题时间）
（一）录音中有五个句子，每个句子听两遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。
1．A．The same to you. B．Have a good time. C．You’re so kind.
2．A．No, please do it. B．Yes, you can do it. C．It’s very kind of you.
3．A．I will try it. B．Thank you very much. C．I think so.
4．A．For a year. B．In a month. C．Once a month.
5．A．Look, I’ve bought a new watch. B．Oh, it’s still early. C．It’s a quarter to nine.
(二)录音中有五组对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。
6．What will the girl do this afternoon
A．Have a party. B．Visit the old people. C．Go shopping.
7．How many people will go to the beach
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
8．Where are the man and the woman talking
A．At a bank. B．At a supermarket. C．At a bus stop.
9．What is the boy’s father’s job
A．A manager. B．A postman. C．A policeman.
10．How did the boy go to school today
A．On foot. B．By bike. C．By bus.
(三)录音中有一段对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。（录音播放前你有30秒钟的读题时间）
11．Why does Maria call Sam
A．She says happy birthday to Sam.
B．She asks Sam some questions.
C．She only wants to talk with Sam.
12．What are Sam’s family doing
A．Eating a cake. B．Visiting Sam’s grandfather. C．Having a party for Sam.
13．What are Sam and Maria doing
A．They’re staying at home. B．They’re having lunch. C．They’re making a telephone call.
14．What’s the weather like in Moscow
A．Cold. B．Hot. C．Warm.
15．Who lives in London
A．Maria’s grandfather. B．Sam’s family. C．Maria’s family.
二﹑单项选择 (本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)
16.—Sometimes you tell ________ lie and need many lies to make up for it. So it’s important to be ________ honest person.
—I can’t agree with you more.
A．a; an B．a; a C．an; a D．an; an
17．—I heard Dongying Library has been open to the public recently.
—Yes, it has plenty of desks and chairs ________ it’s quite convenient for reading.
A．as if B．so that C．as long as D．as soon as
18．—Are you excited about the hike tomorrow
—Sure, ________ it’s going to be a long and tiring walk, the view will be worth it.
A．if B．when C．because D．although
19．—Lucy, the film Nezha 2 is very hot now. Would you like to watch it with me this weekend
—Good idea. Could you tell me ________
A．how do you want to go B．what time do you want to go
C．who else will go with us D．which cinema do you want to go to
20．—Do you know why our city has built so many parks
—Yeah. To ________ the quality of people’s lives.
A．accept B．improve C．check D．compare
21．—Amy, can you ________ that Grandma must be baking!
—Yes! I think we can have some nice bread and biscuits for dinner.
A．taste B．smell C．buy D．see
22．Our class did a _________ to find out how often people go to the movies.
A．product B．decision C．review D．survey
23．—It’s common for people to share what’s happening in their lives online.
—But they should keep their ________ information to themselves.
A．famous B．simple C．available D．personal
24．After spending long hours ________ for it, today teachers and students can enjoy the New Year’s show in the school hall.
A．preparing B．remembering C．choosing D．discovering
25．Read the poem below. Which words can best describe the writer’s moods (心情)
Leaving the White Emperor Town at Dawn(黎明) (Li Bai)Leaving at dawn the White Emperor crowned with cloud, I have sailed a thousand miles through canyons (峡谷) in a day. With monkeys’ sad adieus the riverbanks (河岸) are loud; My skiff (轻舟) has left ten thousand mountains far away.
A．Sad and angry. B．Lonely and hopeless.
C．Nervous and afraid. D．Happy and excited.
三﹑阅读理解 (本大题共20小题，每小题2分，共40分)
A
The Fredericksburg Spring Festival It’s time once again for the biggest event of the year in Fredericksburg. This year, the festival will take place from May 1 to 5. Because of the recent increase in visitors, the festival is being moved to Pine Tree Park. There will be big events like sporting events, art shows, and light shows. There will be a lot of concerts by local musicians. And the world-famous rock band Peter and the Gang will be there, too. Tickets are $3 per day or $10 for all five days of the event. Call 584-9373 for more information. Note: If it rains, concerts will be moved to Fredericksburg Theater, across the street from Pine Tree Park
26．How long will the festival last
A．One day. B．Three days. C．Five days. D．Seven days.
27．Where will the festival take place
A．In Pine Tree Park. B．In Art Museum.
C．In Spring Square. D．In Fredericksburg Theater.
28．What can a visitor enjoy during the festival
A．Pet shows. B．Local food. C．Light shows. D．Costume parties.
29．How much does a visitor pay for a two-day ticket
A．$3. B．$6. C．$10. D．$13.
30．What can a visitor do to get more information about the festival
A．Make a call. B．Send an email. C．Visit a website. D．Text a performer.
B
John knew he was going to have a great summer when he and his best friend, Danny, arrived at the camp. Everywhere he looked, there were tons of boys of his age, laughing together, playing tennis, or swimming in the pool. John and Danny quickly found their camping tent and met their teacher. After they unpacked their travelling bags, the boys decided to go for a swim. They changed into their swimsuits and walked down to the pool.
At first, John and Danny stayed in the shallow end (浅水区). They played games in the water with a few other boys. Every now and then, John watched other boys jump, dive (跳水), and even do challenging actions off the diving board, like flipping in the air, but he did not feel brave enough to try it himself.
After a while Danny said they should take turns jumping off the diving board. John looked nervously at Danny and shook his head. Danny told John that it was not as scary as it looked. John finally agreed to give it a try. Slowly, he climbed to the top of the diving board. He took a few steps to the end of the board and looked over at Danny. Danny gave him a big smile. John took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and jumped. He hit the water with a splash and moved quickly up to the surface. Danny ran to John to give him a high-five. Then they spent the rest of the day enjoying themselves jumping off the diving board.
31．Where did John and Danny go
A．To a summer camp. B．To a sports center.
C．To an amusement park. D．To a beach party.
32．What did John and Danny do just before they walked to the pool
A．They put up their camping tent. B．They put all their things in order.
C．They played games with some boys. D．They changed into their swimsuits.
33．What problem did John face in the story
A．He was not interested in swimming. B．He was too nervous to swim in public.
C．He was afraid to jump off the diving board. D．He was not able to get on well with Danny.
34．How was the problem solved
A．Danny taught John how to dive. B．Their teacher gave John a hand.
C．Danny encouraged John to have a try. D．The two boys decided to stay off the board.
35．How did John feel at the end of the story
A．Disappointed. B．Happy. C．Nervous. D．Peaceful.
C
That future is almost here. “I think it’s going to happen. Without doubt, in ten years...even faster,” said Sebastian Thrun in 2021. At that time, his young company was working on developing flying car-eVTOL.
Flying to work or school sounds unbelievable. It is fun to fly. “There would never be heavy traffic again, because the sky is very, very large,” says Thrun. He also thinks eVTOLs could be greener than common cars. “We go much faster. We go in a straight line, and we fly on less energy,” he says.
So far, though, flying cars haven’t become successful as a product. Will their day come There are still many problems to solve. Their high price means most people won’t be able to afford one. So, some companies are developing them as air taxis so that people could pay to take. The main problem with flying cars is safety. To make eVTOLs safer, many developers are aiming to make them self-flying—no human pilot required.
Another problem is space. Most planes need long runways to take off and land. Lifting straight up and down like a helicopter (直升机) solves this problem. Finding places to put flying cars could be tricky, especially in crowded cities. But maybe some could stay on top of buildings.
What do you think Are flying cars a good idea, or should we find other ways to get around in the near future
36．What is Sebastian Thrun’s opinion about the future of flying cars
A．He thinks it will happen in the next century.
B．He thinks it will never happen in the future.
C．He thinks it will happen in ten years or even faster.
D．He is not very sure about the future of flying cars.
37．Some companies are developing flying cars as air taxis ________.
A．to solve the space problem B．to save a lot of money
C．to make it possible to take them D．to solve the safety problem
38．What does the underlined word “tricky” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A．难办的 B．复杂的 C．容易的 D．便捷的
39．What can we infer (推断) according to the passage
A．Flying cars must be a success if the space problem is solved.
B．Flying cars can help to protect the environment.
C．Most of the common human pilots will lose their jobs.
D．Everyone will take a flying car to work or school in the future.
40．What is the probable structure (结构) of the passage
A． B．
C． D．
D
In many cases, you may find yourself or somebody faking (假笑) a smile in photos. Why can one easily discover a fake smile and why does it seem so difficult to give a real smile in photos
Scientists have found that a real smile is featured by two main muscle (肌肉) movements. When we smile, we lift our mouth upwards and cause the skin around our eyes to gather into folds. These muscle movements are usually absent in the case of a forced smile, especially when the smile is small. Our brains are highly skilled at distinguishing the differences in muscle movements. That’s why though trying to fake a real smile can be hard, discovering it on someone else is a piece of cake.
One of the most common reasons why you look unnatural in photos is an increased awareness (意识) of your appearance. The worry about posture, hair, and makeup can add to the stress, killing the chances of a real smile. A smile looks best when it comes naturally. Warm and welcoming smiles come along with warm and welcoming body language, but when you’re in front of the camera, trying too hard to perform can make your body language appear stiff (僵硬的) and far from welcoming.
Besides, facial expressions are not always understood in the same way. A smile can mean differently in different cultures. For example, a wide smile that seems welcoming to some may appear fake and dishonest. This may also influence how people feel about your smile in photos.
However, we shouldn’t let this trouble us too much. So, if you want to smile naturally before the camera, perhaps the simplest trick is to give your brain a real reason to feel happy. Maybe recall a joyful moment or just think back to a funny story you read...that should work!
41．What is a real smile connected with
A．Personal characters. B．Educational backgrounds.
C．Muscle movements. D．Professional achievements.
42．What does the underlined word “distinguishing” mean in paragraph 2
A．Clearing. B．Telling. C．Spreading. D．Forgetting.
43．What is a reason for people’s unnatural smiles
A．They fail to hide their feelings. B．They are tired of taking photos.
C．They care too much about their looks. D．They are weak in performing tricks.
44．What may help you give a real smile according to the writer
A．Recalling a strange story. B．Practicing smiles in the mirror.
C．Improving your expression abilities. D．Thinking of a humorous moment.
45．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．How can we turn the fake into the real B．How can we fake a real smile
C．Why is it hard to smile naturally in photos D．What is needed to take good photos
第II卷(55分)
四﹑听力填表（共5小题，计5分）
你将听到一则关于远足的广播。请你根据所听内容填写下面的信息卡，并将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。短文听两遍。
School Hiking
Time 46 the 28th
Weather It’ll be sunny and the temperature will be between 47 and 23 degrees centigrade.
The route(路线) Meet at the 48 Take the school bus to Bo’ai Lake Go to Happy Bridge
Things to prepare ◎A backpack, a water bottle and a 49 ◎School uniforms and sports shoes ◎Some 50 or fruit
五﹑动词填空（共10空，每空1分，共10分）
阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。
Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening. Every weekend, Jim got his hands dirty in the soil with Grandpa. Best of all, he loved seeing the daffodils (水仙花) 51 (come) out in spring.
One Saturday, Jim 52 (help) Grandpa in the garden. “Will we plant daffodils this year ” asked Jim.
“Yes, but 53 (give) it a few more days,” said Grandpa, handing Jim a gardening fork. “We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first.”
“Why do you like planting daffodils ” asked Jim.
“For Grandma,” said Grandpa. “On the day we first met, I gave her a bunch of daffodils. Seeing the sweet smile on her face, I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her 54 (plant) daffodils every year.”
“Wow! I 55 (not wait) to plant daffodils,” said Jim.
A few days later, Grandpa got a terrible headache and 56 (send) to hospital. He needed to have an operation.
The following Sunday, Jim sat in the garden, worried and lonely. Grandma came to him. “Jim, you 57 (do) some gardening if you like,” she said.
“No, I can’t” said Jim.
“He isn’t here but he surely 58 (teach) you something, hasn’t he ” said Grandma.
“I guess he has really taught me a lot,” said Jim.
Jim thought about how happy Grandpa would be when he came back and saw the daffodils. He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day 59 (tidy), digging, planting and watering.
When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home.
“You wonderful boy,” said Grandpa. “Grandma and I 60 (be) proud of you.”
“I remember everything you’ve taught me,” said Jim. “Grandpa, you and Grandma are good teachers!”
六﹑综合填空（共10空，每空1分，共10分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
My parents got Arthur’s Family Laundromat (洗衣店) from my grandfather. It was a true family business. My father, my mother and my aunt were responsible for different jobs. E 61 my retired (退休的) grandfather helps with the cleaning now and then.
My father said that the most important machine in the Laundromat wasn’t the washing machine. It was the coffee pot by the door. The coffee was free and almost every c 62 would have a cup and chat with my family while waiting for their clean clothes. In the hours a 63 school or on weekends, it was my job to keep the coffee pot full. At least ten times each day, I would clean up the wet coffee grounds (咖啡渣), weigh 40 g of coffee beans, fill the pot with water, and turn on the coffee machine. It was such a b 64 job that I could have done it in my sleep.
I remember complaining one busy day. “W 65 do we have to give away coffee We’re a Laundromat, not a coffee shop!” I said angrily. My father was surprised at my attitude. At once he s 66 what he was doing to talk to me. With a patient but serious expression on his f 67 he spoke:
“Son, people choose our laundromat b 68 we serve them like friends. We offer them a cup of coffee. We chat with them, laugh with them and connect with them. People don’t just need a p 69 to clean their clothes. They need friendship. That is why your job is the most important job in the laundromat.”
My father’s words had the expected effect. From then on, I do the job more c 70 . After all, I had the most important job in the laundromat.
七﹑阅读表达
阅读下面短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
2024 is the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese lunar calendar. Or should that be the Year of the Loong The question has been argued a lot in China, as some say the two creatures are different in Chinese and Western cultures.
The Chinese dragon is a mythical (神话的) creature that can fly and has the magical power to control wind and rain. It’s typically seen as a symbol of power, excellence and good luck and often described as a wise and kind creature. (73)However, the dragon in the Western world is often described as an evil (邪恶的), fire-breathing creature that collects treasure and causes fear among people. It’s usually a symbol of darkness.
According to written records, the Chinese dragon was first translated as “dragon” in The Travels of Marco Polo in 1299. Since it is similar to the Western dragon in some ways—both are huge, for example—“dragon” might be the best word to describe the creature at that time. But it’s far from being able to show all the meanings that the creature carries in Chinese culture.
In recent years, people have come up with a better translation. The word “long” is similar to the pinyin for the Chinese character “龙”and it is easy for Westerners to pronounce.
No matter which way it is translated, we must note (表明) that the Chinese dragon is a warm and joyful image (形象). It’s very different from the Western dragon.(74) We should always try to explain it clearly so that Westerners won’t get lost in the translation.
A．根据短文内容简要回答问题。
71．When was the Chinese dragon first translated as “dragon”
72．What is the symbolic meaning of dragon in Chinese culture
B．将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
73．
74．
C．请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
75．
八﹑书面表达(20分)
76．英国学生 Joe在学习中国文化，他对成语“近朱者赤，近墨者黑”感兴趣，在某网站论坛上发起讨论。请你回帖发表你的见解：阐述你对该成语的理解，并结合自身经历，从择友、交友的角度举例加以说明。
注意：
（1）词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数；
（2）内容需涵盖所有要求，可适当发挥；
（3）文中不能出现真实的人名、校名等信息。
Hi, Joe. I’m happy that you’re interested in Chinese culture. This is a famous Chinese idiom._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
此情可待成追忆，只是当时已惘然。
别因粗心丢分，追悔莫及，认真检查一下吧~
九年级英语试题 第 1 页 共 4 页2024－2025学年度第二学期3月份质量监测参考答案
一. 1-5 BABCC 6-10 BACAC 11-15 ACCAB
二. 16-20 ABDCB 21-25 BDDAD
三. 26-30 CACBA 31-35 ADCCB 36-40 CCABB 41-45 CBCDC
四. 46. December 47. 16 48. playground 49. cap 50. Snacks
五. 51. come/coming 52. was helping 53. give 54. to plant 55. can’t wait
56. was sent 57. can do 58.has taught 59. tidying 60. are
六. 61. Even 62.customer 63. after 64. boring 65. Why 66. stopped
67. face 68. because 69. place 70. carefully
七. 71. In 1299.
72. Power, excellence and good luck.
73. 然而，西方世界中的龙常被描述为一种喷火的邪恶生物，它们收集财宝，并令人们感到恐惧。
74. 我们应始终清晰地加以说明，以免西方读者在翻译中产生误解。
75. The differences between Chinese and Western dragons.
Dragon or Loong A Cultural difference
八.
Version 1
Hi, Joe. I’m happy that you’re interested in Chinese culture. This is a famous Chinese idiom. It means that we are influenced by people around us. There are people who can make us kinder, braver and more confident. So it is important for us to choose a good friend. At the same time, we should keep away from people who have bad effects on us. Here, I want to share my own experience with you.
When I was in Grade 8, I had a friend who was not good at schoolwork. She often asked me to play computer games with her. I spent so much time playing with her that I failed in my exams. This year, I have made a new friend. She was excellent. She was patient with me and gave me a hand whenever I had problems. She always encouraged me to study hard. With the help of her, I have made great progress. I got better grades in the exam. Because of her, I become better and more confident. Now I look forward to going to the same senior high school with her.
This famous Chinese idiom can guide us how to choose friends. If you want to know more about Chinese culture, I will be ready to offer help to you.
Version 2
Hi, Joe. I’m happy that you’re interested in Chinese culture. This is a famous Chinese idiom. In my opinion, it shows how important it is to choose friends because they really play an important role in our life and we will be easily influenced by them. We’ll become better because we make a good friend.
I didn’t have a clear goal and used to give up easily, but now I have become more strong-minded because of my best friend Cindy. Cindy likes playing tennis and she dreams to be a tennis star one day. To make her dream come true, she keeps practicing tennis really hard every day and never gives up when facing difficulties. Whenever I go through a hard time, I will think of Cindy. It is her spirit that encourages me to challenge myself and hold on to my dream. Later, I also fall in love with tennis and take part in different kinds of tennis competitions to better myself.
All in all, I think everyone should choose friends wisely. A good friend is really helpful to you.
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇话题作文；
②时态：采用“一般现在时”；
③提示：要求包含所有要点提示，内容完整，句子衔接自然，注意标点符号的使用。
[写作步骤]
第一步，阐述对“近朱者赤，近墨者黑”的理解；
第二步，结合自己的经历讲述朋友对自己的影响；
第三步，表达自己的感受。
[亮点词汇]
①in one’s opinion在某人看来
②play an important role in在……中扮演重要角色
③come true实现
[高分句型]
①it shows how important it is to choose friends because they really play an important role in our life and we will be easily influenced by them.（宾语从句；because引导的原因状语从句）
②Whenever I go through a hard time, I will think of Cindy.（让步状语从句）
一. 听力原文
1．B【原文】I’m going to Hong Kong this summer holiday.
2．A【原文】Would you mind if I open the window
3．B【原文】Don’t be nervous. You are sure to win!
4．C【原文】How often do you go to see your grandparents
5．C【原文】Excuse me, what’s the time by your watch, please
6．B【原文】A: I will have a party at my home this afternoon. Would you like to come
B: I’d like to, but my parents will take me to visit the old people.
7．A【原文】A: What a great day! Tom, would you like to go to the beach with me
B: Good idea. And my sister Sarah would like to go with us, too.
8．C【原文】W: Where are you going, Mr Brown
M: To the supermarket. Oh, look, the bus is coming.
9．A【原文】W: My father is a policeman. what does your father do, Jack
M: He is a manager of a computer company.
10．C【原文】A: How do you usually go to school
B: I usually go to school by bike, but I took the school bus this morning.
11．A 12．C 13．C 14．A 15．B
【原文】A: Hello, Sam.
B: Maria, Hi! Where are you
A: I’m in Moscow. I’m calling to say happy birthday.
B: Oh, thanks.
A: So, how’s it going there
B: Great. I’m having a party. My family are all here.
A: Oh, sounds fun. How’s the weather in London
B: It’s warm and sunny. How’s the weather there
A: Cold and snowy.
B: What are you doing in Moscow
A: I’m visiting my grandfather with my parents.
B: Oh, give my best wishes to your family.
A: Thank you so much.
四.听力填表
46．December 47．16 48．playground 49．cap 50．snacks
【原文】Good morning, boys and girls. This is the voice of the school. Here is important news for you today. Please take out your pens and take notes. We will go hiking for 20 kilometers on December 28. It will be sunny and the temperature will be between 16 and 23 degrees centigrade. After breakfast, we will meet at the playground and take the school bus to Bo’ai Lake. We will walk around the lake first and then go to Happy Bridge. The school bus will wait for us at the bridge. Please bring your backpack, a water bottle and a cap with you. Remember to wear your school uniforms and sports shoes only. It will take us about 5 hours to finish the hiking. You can also take some snacks or fruit if you like. Hope you all have a good time then.
二.单项选择
16．A
【详解】句意：——有时你说一个谎，需要很多谎言来弥补它。所以做一个诚实的人很重要。——我非常同意你的观点。
考查冠词。第一空泛指“一个谎言”，lie以辅音音素开头，其前用不定冠词a；第二空泛指“一个诚实的人”，honest以元音音素开头，其前用不定冠词an。故选A。
17．B
【详解】句意：——我听说东营图书馆最近已经向公众开放了。——是的，它有很多桌椅，所以阅读非常方便。
考查连词辨析。as if好像；so that以便；as long as只要；as soon as一……就。根据“it has plenty of desks and chairs ... it’s quite convenient for reading.”可知，有很多桌椅的目的是为了阅读方便，用so that引导目的状语从句。故选B。
18．D
【详解】句意：——你对明天的远足感到兴奋吗？——当然，虽然这将是一个漫长而疲惫的步行，但风景将是值得的。
考查让步状语从句。if如果；when什么时候；because因为；although虽然。根据“it’s going to be a long and tiring walk, the view will be worth it.”可知，此处表示虽然远足将会漫长而疲惫，但是风景很值得，应用although来引导让步状语从句。故选D。
19．C
【详解】句意：——露西，电影《哪吒2》现在很火。这个周末你愿意和我一起看吗？——好主意。你能告诉我还有谁和我们一起去吗？
考查宾语从句。how do you want to go你想怎么走；what time do you want to go你想什么时候去；who else will go with us还有谁和我们一起去；which cinema do you want to go to你想去哪家电影院。根据“Could you tell me … ”可知，此处应是宾语从句，选项ABD均为疑问句语序，只有选项C为陈述句语序。故选C。
20．B
【详解】句意：——你知道为什么我们城市建了这么多公园吗？——知道，为了提高人们的生活质量。
考查动词辨析。accept接受；improve提高；check检查；compare比较。根据“our city has built so many parks”和“...the quality of people’s lives.”可知，建造公园是为了提高人们的生活质量。故选B。
21．B
【详解】句意：——艾米，你能闻到那个味道吗？奶奶一定在烤东西呢！——是的！我想我们晚餐可以吃一些美味的面包和饼干了。
考查动词辨析。taste品尝；smell闻到；buy买；see看见。根据“Grandma must be baking!”以及“I think we can have some nice bread and biscuits for dinner.”可推知，此处应是通过闻到面包或饼干的香味判断奶奶正在烘焙，smell“闻到”符合语境。故选B。
22．D
【详解】句意：我们班进行了一次调查，以了解人们多久去看一次电影。
考查名词辨析。product产品；decision决定；review复习；survey调查。根据“to find out how often people go to the movies.”可知，是指做了一个人们多久看一次电影的调查。故选D。
23．D
【详解】句意：——人们在网上分享生活中发生的事很常见。——但他们应该对自己的个人信息保密。
考查形容词辨析。famous著名的；simple简单的；available可用的；personal个人的，私人的。根据“keep their...information to themselves.”可知，对自己的个人信息要保密。故选D。
24．A
【详解】句意：经过长时间的准备，今天老师和学生可以在学校大厅欣赏新年表演。
考查动词辨析。preparing准备；remembering记得；choosing选择；discovering发现。根据“After spending long hours…for it,”可知是指经过长时间的准备，故选A。
25．D
【详解】句意：阅读下面的诗。哪些词最能描述作者的心情？
考查常识。Sad and angry悲伤生气；Lonely and hopeless孤独绝望；Nervous and afraid紧张害怕；Happy and excited高兴激动。由“My skiff (轻舟) has left ten thousand mountains far away”和诗歌意境可知，这是李白的《早发白帝城》，赞美了三峡壮丽的风光，表达了作者轻松自在、喜悦的心情。故选D。
26．C 27．A 28．C 29．B 30．A
三.阅读理解
【导语】本文主要介绍了弗雷德里克斯堡的春节活动。
26．细节理解题。根据“This year, the festival will take place from May 1 to 5.”可知该节日将于5月1日至5日举行，共五天。故选C。
27．细节理解题。根据“the festival is being moved to Pine Tree Park.”可知在松树公园举行。故选A。
28．细节理解题。根据“There will be big events like sporting events, art shows, and light shows.”可知可以看到灯光秀。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据“Tickets are $3 per day”可知一天是3美元，两天是6美元。故选B。
30．细节理解题。根据“Call 584-9373 for more information”可知打电话询问更多信息。故选A。
31．A 32．D 33．C 34．C 35．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了John和Danny去参加夏令营，但是John不敢跳水，最后在Danny的鼓励下他成功跳水。
31．细节理解题。根据“John knew he was going to have a great summer when he and his best friend, Danny, arrived at the camp”可知他们去了夏令营。故选A。
32．细节理解题。根据“They changed into their swimsuits and walked down to the pool.”可知他们换上泳衣，朝游泳池走去。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据“After a while Danny said they should take turns jumping off the diving board. John looked nervously at Danny and shook his head”可知John不敢从跳板上跳下来。故选C。
34．推理判断题。根据“Danny told John that it was not as scary as it looked...Danny gave him a big smile.”可知Danny给John一个微笑，鼓励他勇敢尝试。故选C。
35．推理判断题。根据“Then they spent the rest of the day enjoying themselves jumping off the diving board.”可知他们度过了剩下的一天，享受着从跳板上跳下来的乐趣，所以他感到很开心。故选B。
36．C 37．C 38．A 39．B 40．B
【导语】本文讲述了飞行汽车的未来发展潜力及面临的挑战。
36．细节理解题。根据“‘I think it’s going to happen. Without doubt, in ten years...even faster”可知，他认为飞行汽车肯定在十年内或更早出现。故选C。
37．细节理解题。根据“So, some companies are developing them as air taxis so that people could pay to take”可知，一些公司正在开发飞行汽车作为空中出租车，使乘坐它们成为一种可能。故选C。
38． 词义猜测题。根据“Finding places to put flying cars could be tricky, especially in crowded cities.”可知，找地方安置飞行汽车尤其在拥挤城市中可能会“难办的”。所以划线单词“tricky”意思是“难办的”。故选A。
39．推理判断题。根据“He also thinks eVTOLs could be greener than common cars”可知，飞行汽车可能比普通汽车更加环保，因此可以帮助保护环境。故选B。
40．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引入主题，介绍飞行汽车；第二段介绍飞行汽车的潜在优势；第三和第四段讲述飞行汽车当前的发展障碍；第五段引发读者对飞行汽车的思考。所以结构如B选项所示。故选B。
41．C 42．B 43．C 44．D 45．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了为什么在照片中给人一个真正的微笑看起来如此困难。
41．细节理解题。根据“Scientists have found that a real smile is featured by two main muscle (肌肉) movements.”可知真正的微笑有两个主要的肌肉运动。故选C。
42．词义猜测题。根据“Our brains are highly skilled at distinguishing the differences in muscle movements”可知我们的大脑非常善于区分肌肉运动的差异，故此处划线部分意为“区分”，和telling意义相近。故选B。
43．细节理解题。根据“One of the most common reasons why you look unnatural in photos is an increased awareness (意识) of your appearance”可知在照片中看起来不自然的最常见原因之一是对自己外表的认识提高了。故选C。
44．细节理解题。根据“if you want to smile naturally before the camera, perhaps the simplest trick is to give your brain a real reason to feel happy. Maybe recall a joyful moment or just think back to a funny story you read”可知如果你想在镜头前自然地微笑，也许最简单的技巧就是给你的大脑一个真正的快乐理由，也许回忆起一个快乐的时刻，或者只是回想一下你读过的一个有趣的故事。故选D。
45．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了为什么在照片中给人一个真正的微笑看起来如此困难，以选项C“为什么在照片中很难自然地微笑”为标题最合适。故选C。
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