吴忠市第六中学2024－2025学年（下）九年级第二次模拟考试
英语试卷（100分）
所有答案一律填写在答题卡相应位置，否则为无效答卷。
完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2025 is the year of the Snake and the mascot (吉祥物) is 1.___ “Si Shengsheng”. In the Chinese zodiac (生肖), the Snake is the 2.___ animal. People born 3.___ the year of the Snake are often wise and calm.
In western culture, the snake is often regarded as dark and evil (邪恶). 4.___ in China it is not the same. One famous 5.___ is about the goddess Nvwa. In paintings, Nvwa has a human 6.___ and a snake’s body. She is a symbol of kindness.
There are also interesting customs during the Year of Snake. Some traditions are about living peacefully. People try not to argue 7.___ snakes like peace. Children learn to speak softly, just like snakes move 8.___. Families eat “long noodles”, hoping for a long life as a snake’s body.
Besides, the Snake Year teaches patience. This animal tells 9.___ to think before doing things. Long ago, farmers watched snakes to know the 10.___ time to plant crops. Like snakes waiting quietly before catching food, success comes to those who plan carefully.
( ) 1. A.hoped B.called C.saved D.walked
( ) 2. A.fifth B.sixth C.seventh D.eighth
( ) 3. A.in B.on C.at D.for
( ) 4. A.Although B.And C.But D.So
( ) 5. A.book B.movie C.story D.game
( ) 6. A.arm B.head C.leg D.face
( ) 7. A.because B.so C.but D.and
( ) 8. A.quickly B.quietly C.heavily D.happily
( ) 9. A.us B.them C.you D.it
( ) 10. A.least B.worst C.best D.most
阅读理解（共两节，20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
（共16小题；每小题2分，满分32分）
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
( ) 11. What is the picture above
A post. B. An ad. C. An invitation. D. A ticket.
( ) 12. Judy’s house is ___ the people’s park.
in B. in front of C. behind D. opposite
( ) 13. If you come, you can ___ to tell them.
Make a phone call B. send an e-mail C. write a letter D. leave a note
( ) 14. What do you know about Judy from the picture
It’s Judy’s 13th birthday.
Judy’s birthday party will be on Sunday, February 16th.
Judy’s birthday party will be on 17:30.
Judy’s friends can enjoy delicious food, great movies and games at the party.
B
How do young people in South Korea spend their weekends If you ask them these days, they may tell you that they jump on a plane to Shanghai.
On social media, many young Koreans and are sharing their trips to this Chinese city. They usually set off on Friday night and return on Sunday. This way, they get to enjoy their weekend without missing any work. On November 8, China started a new policy (政策). South Korean visitors can now travel in China with out of visa (签证). Since then, there has been a big increase in their number, and Shanghai is their top choice.
It takes only about two hours to fly for from Seoul to Shanghai. And the city holds attractions for South Korean tourists besides convenience. It’s one of the world’s most modern cities. It’s rich in history and culture too. All of this makes Shanghai a good place for South Korean tourists.
They spend their weekends in Shanghai, trying all kinds of Chinese food and going sightseeing. The most popular sites among them include the Bund, Xintiandi, and Tianzifang. Shanghai Disneyland is also a must-visit.
( ) 15. How does the writer introduce the topic
By telling a story. B. By using a saying.
C. By asking a question. D. By giving some facts.
( ) 16. What does the underlined word “this Chinese city” in Paragraph 2 refer to
Shanghai B. Shenzhen C. Seoul D. Beijing
( ) 17. What's the main idea of Paragraph 3 and 4
Reasons why young Koreans choose Shanghai to spend weekends.
Places where South Korean visitors can now travel in China
Ways how young people in South Korea spend their weekends.
Shanghai where East meets West, and tradition meets modernity.
( ) 18. Where can we probably find the passage
In a book review. B. In a science report
C. In a sports magazine. D. In a travel guide.
C
A new desert library is located in the southeast of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠), the fourth largest the desert of China. It is in the city of Zhongwei, Ningxia Province. The 24-hour library welcomes booklovers and visitors with its beauty and culture.
Zhongwei was an important place in China in history. To make more people know its culture, people in the city of Zhongwei did a lot for many years. The library is part of the desert culture of Zhongwei.
As Ningxia’s first library built in the desert, the new library has three floors and can keep 40,000 books. A few visitors came to visit it. Some people like it for its special shape. “The library is a great success,” Jin Weiqi, a visitor to the library said. When you see it from the sky, the chocolate brown building looks like a boat that is left on the beach.
Others love the special reading experience there. Yang Fang is one of them. The primary school teacher brought her 8-year-old daughter to the library. With stars above their heads at night, they can enjoy reading when listening to the sound of the wind in the desert.
“Lost Treasure Box (丢失的宝盒)”, the name of the library, shows as part of Zhongwei’s history and culture. “The library has a lot of stories to tell,” said Liu Huiling, a worker of the library. Many important historical events happened there in the history of China. So visiting the library is a good way to learn about local history and culture.
( ) 19. Where is the desert library
In the northeast of the Tengger Desert. B. In the southeast of the largest desert.
C.In Zhongwei, Ningxia Province. D. In Yinchuan, Ningxia Province.
( ) 19. What do we know about this new desert library
It open 24 hours a day. B. It can keep 50,000 books.
C.It looks like a star in the sky. D. It is Ningxia’s second library built in the desert.
( ) 20. How does the writer show people’s love for the library in Paragraph 4
By asking questions. B. By giving an example.
C. By listing numbers. D. By telling reasons.
( ) 21. In which part of a newspaper can we find the passage
Sports. B. Travel. C. Science. D. Health.
D
①One morning, I got up early and decided to make an apple pie for my mum. I called my grandma for help. I enjoyed every step so much that I didn't notice three hours pass by. Although the pie looked terrible and was not that delicious, Mum ate it up and told me it was the best pie that she had ever had. For the first time, I realized that although I didn't make the pie successfully, I really enjoyed the process.
②The process is important because it brings us something bigger than the result itself. That is, we always have new experiences during the process, which may help us improve our skills or form good relationships with others. If we just notice the result and do not enjoy the process, we will be more likely to feel disappointed and want to give up. As a result, we will never understand the real meaning of success.
③But in this busy world, we see a lot of successful people are in competition. How can we enjoy the process Well, the question has the answer in itself.
④Don't always compare yourself with others. First of all, we are all different. And success means different things to us. For some, success means being famous, while for others, it may be health or power. Ride your own ride.
⑤Slow down. You need to stop expecting immediate (立刻的) results in what you do and learn to be patient. Impatience (不耐心) leads to unhappiness. Do it slowly, but never stop.
⑥Reward (奖励) yourself. Divide the process into small steps, and give yourself a reward after completing each of them. Rewarding yourself for small wins can go a long way.
( ) 22. To enjoy the process, how many pieces of advice does the writer give us
2 B. 3 C.4 D.6
( ) 23. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to
The skill. B. The result. C. The experience. D. The process.
( ) 24. What does the writer want to tell us
We should be patient. B. Family members are the most important.
C.Compare yourself with others. D. Process is more important than results.
( ) 25. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
（共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从下面的五个选项中选择四个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。一空一句。
From December 2024 to February this year, several earthquakes happened in Ningxia. The biggest one happened on January 2nd this year and it reached a magnatude (震级) of 4.8.
Earthquakes happened suddenly, without warning. 27.___ Around the world, 70 to 75 damaging earthquakes take place each year. Ground shaking from earthquakes can destroy buildings and bridges. When an earthquake happens in a big city, it may cause many deaths and injuries (受伤). It’s necessary for everybody to know how to be prepared for earthquakes.
Everyone in your home should know what do if an earthquake happens. 28.___ After discussion, you can help your family learn to react (做出反应) correctly by practicing. Practice drop, cover and hold-on in each safe place.
During an earthquake, most deaths and injuries are caused by falling heavy objects. You need to pick a safe place in each room of your home. 29.___ The kitchen is a dangerous place.
Remember to fix things that might fall from above during an earthquake. Falling things, like televisions and books, can cause damage or injury. Move large and heavy things to lower shelves. Hang heavy items, such as mirrors, away from beds and sofas.
If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees and streetlights. If you are in an elevator (电梯), hit the button for every floor. 30.___
Get out as soon as you can.Discuss earthquakes with your family.They can happen at any time of the year.Build a safe room for your family to use.A safe place could be under a strong table.
三、补全对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
阅读下面对话，根据对话内容，从下面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使对话通顺、合理，意思完整，一空一句。
A：Hi, Ann. 31.___
B：No, I haven’t. What is it
A：It’s a powerful AI. It can answer all kinds of questions, like a super-smart helper.
B: Sounds amazing! What can it do for us
A: 32.___ For example, when we have trouble understanding a difficult English grammar point, we can ask it for explanations. It can also help with writing essays by giving us ideas and checking grammar mistakes.
B: That’s great! 33.___
A: We can use it by looking through its official website or downloading some mobile apps. It’s very convenient.
B: 34.___
A: Yes, I think it’s quite easy to use. Just type in your questions clearly, and it will give you answers right away.
B: 35.___ I’m looking forward to trying it!
That sounds helpful! Have you ever heard of DeepSeek Well, it can help us with our study. Is it easy to use But how can we use it
四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
One day, a young boy named Zhang Liang was walking along a bridge. He saw an old man 36.__________ (sit) there. One of the old man's 37.__________ (shoe) was left under the bridge.
“Go over there and get my shoe, young boy!” the old man ordered. Zhang Liang was 38.__________ (surprise), but he still picked it up for the old man. The old man said, “Five days later, please come to meet me at the bridge early in the morning.”
Five days later, Zhang Liang went there as promised. But the old man came there before 39.__________ (he). The old man got angry about his lazy habit.
Zhang Liang was asked to come again. The next day, Zhang Liang 40.__________ (arrive) earlier than before. 41.__________ the old man was still before him. The old man became much 42.__________ (angry) and asked him to get there again the next morning.
This time, Zhang Liang arrived at the bridge late at night. He spent the whole night there. When the old man came to the next early morning, he was happy 43.__________ (find) Zhang Liang there earlier than him.
The old man nodded 44.__________ a smile and gave Zhang Liang a valuable book. Zhang Liang read the book 45.__________ (careful) day and night and learned many skills from it. Many years later, he became a wise man and made great achievements.
五、综合填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从方框中选择恰当的词或短语并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，每空限填一个词或短语，每个词或短语限填一次。
problem, his, in the end, write, good, famous,widely, with, language, be interested in
Li Shizhen is 46.__________ as “the saint of medicine” in Chinese history. And his work, Compendium of Materia Medica or Bencao Gangmu, is one of the 47.__________ medical books.
When Li Shizhen was young, he 48.__________ traditional Chinese medicine and began to read medical books. He found many mistakes in those books. He worried these mistakes would cause serious 49.__________ or death. So Li Shizhen decided to 50.__________ a new book. He travelled everywhere to look for herbs (草药) and do research. And he talked 51.__________ farmers, doctors and patients. He even tested herbs on himself and nearly lost 52.__________ life many times. Li Shizhen collected and recorded over 1,890 Herbs. He also read about 900 medical books. He worked day and night. 53.__________, the valuable work, Bencao Gangmu came out.
Today Bencao Gangmu has been translated in many foreign 54.__________ It is 55.__________ read both in China and in many other countries around the world.
六、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面表格，根据表格内容，在表格后的短文空格处填入恰当的词语，使短文内容完整、通顺（每空词数不限）。
Stories about China’s exploration of space
Thousands of years ago Chang’e flew to the Moon in myths.
In the Ming Dynasty Wan Hu made a machine and tried to explore space.
In 2003 YangLiwei started the Space Age for the Chinese.
In 2008 Zhai Zhigang had the first Chinese spacewalk.
On April 25, 2024 China sent Shenzhou-18 into space successfully.
In the future Chinese astronauts will be sent to the Moon.
Thousands of years ago, China wanted to go into space, like in the story of 56.______________. But now, those wishes have come true.
In the Ming Dynasty, a brave man named Wan Hu tried to 57.____________________ with a machine he built. This showed how much China wanted to learn about space.
In 2003, China did something very special. Ynag Liwei started 58.____________________ for the Chinese. It was a big success, and now China is one of the few countries that can send people up there.
And in 2008, China made another big step. Zhai Zhigang had 59.____________________ . This showed how smart and hard-working China is.
Now, China’s space program is even better. On April 25, 2024, China sent 60._______________ into space successfully. In the future, Chinese astronauts will be sent to the Moon. This is amazing and shows how China keeps working hard to learn more about space.
From the old stories to the cool things China does now, its space program has come a long way. When we look at the stars, we can be happy about China’s great work and look forward to what comes next.
七、书面表达（共1题，满分15分）
宁夏这座宝藏地区，以其独特的自然风光和深厚的文化底蕴吸引了越来越多的关注。为了让更多的人了解宁夏，让宁夏走向世界，学校英文报正在组织一场以“Amazing Ningxia”为主题的英语征文活动。请你结合以下图示，写一篇短文投稿。
写作要求：
短文必须包括图示中的所有要点，可适当发挥；
文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；
词数80左右（文章标题和开头已给出，不计入总词数）。
参考词汇：transportation交通 convenient方便的
Amazing Ningxia
Ningxia is a lovable and livable place.________________________________________________
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1-5 BBACC 6-10 BABAC
二、阅读理解
11-14 CDAD 15-18 CAAD
19-22 CABB 23-26 BDDC
27-30 CBEA
三、补全对话
31-35 BCEDA
四、语法填空
36. sitting 37. shoes 38. surprised 39. him 40. arrived
41. But 42. angrier 43. to find 44. with 45. carefully
五、综合填空
46. famous 47. best 48. was interested in 49. problems
50. write 51. with 52. his 53. In the end 54. languages
55. widely
六、任务型阅读
56. Chang’e flew to the Moon
57. explore space
58. the Space Age
59. the first Chinese spacewalk
60. Shenzhou-18
