北京四中2024-2025学年九年级下学期开学考英语试题
班级________ 姓名________ 学号________
学生须知
1.本练习卷共10页。共五道大题，38道小题，卷面满分60分。练习时间90分钟。
2.在练习卷和答题卡上准确填写班级、姓名和学号。
3.答案一律填写在答题卡上，在练习卷上作答无效。
第一部分
本部分共33题，共40分。在每题列出的四个选项中，选出最符合题目要求的一项。
一、单项填空(共6分，每小题0.5分)
从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. My grandparents live very close to us, so I can see ________ very often.
A. they B. their C. theirs D. them
2. China’s Shenzhou-14 astronauts returned to Earth ________ Sunday night in Inner Mongolia.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
3. — ________ did the new bike cost you, Tim
—2,000 yuan. It’s a birthday gift from my parents.
A. How many B. How much C. How often D. How long
4. I phoned you at six yesterday evening, ________ nobody answered.
A. because B. or C. but D. so
5. — Must I come to sign this paper in person
— No, you ________. Your parents can do that for you, too.
A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
6. According to UN weather experts, 2024 was ________ year since record keeping began in 1880, at 1.55℃ above pre-industrial temperatures.
A. hot B. hotter C. hottest D. the hottest
7. This is a very interesting story. I really enjoy ________ it.
A. reading B. read C. to read D. reads
8. — What are the teachers doing in the office
— Be quiet! They ________ the papers.
A. grade B. graded C. have graded D. are grading
9. —Jim, how about going to the movie Mufasa: The Lion King tonight
—Sorry, I ________ it already.
A. see B. saw C. have seen D. will see
10. I will message you as soon as I ________ the result.
A. get B. got C. will get D. am getting
11. From July 26 to August 11, 2024, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games ________ in Paris, France.
A. are held B. hold C. were held D. held
12. —AI is developing fast. I’m wondering ________.
—I think it’ll replace many jobs.
A. how will AI change our lives B. how AI will change our lives
C. how did AI change our lives D. how AI changed our lives
二、完形填空(共8分，每小题1分)
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
In a typical month Allexa Morales’ husband, Andrew, works 10 days as a firefighter: one day on, one day off, followed by a few days of rest. However, since the fires broke out in Los Angeles, a lot in his life has greatly changed.
Andrew is ____13____ at Los Angeles Fire Department Station 69, which is in the Palisades. He was home when the fires started last Monday. Allexa says, “We didn’t think much of it at first. Instead, we thought it would be taken care of ____14____. After all, it’s not fire season. Then, Monday night, when the winds started getting really bad, things got out of control.”
Allexa is thankful that her family’s home hasn’t been directly affected by the fires. However, the most challenging part of managing life since the fires has been taking responsibility as a ____15____ to their 4-year-old daughter, Ava, and 9-month-old son, Theo, while Andrew is away.
“Theo was in the NICU for a month after he was born, and there are things we need to work through,” Allexa says. “My daughter, Ava, is 4, and she can’t stand a single second without her dad around. I’ll tell Andrew, ‘She’s ____16____ you to be here in the morning to take her to school.’ ”
“That’s my selfishness coming through,” she adds. “I’m thinking about him taking her to school, and then I have to remind myself — people ____17____ him, and I’m here supporting him. It’s just that Ava’s at an age where she wants her dad with her all the time, and that makes it ____18____ on me.” Since her kids are so young, they aren’t able to fully understand what is going on. Allexa says Ava knows that her dad goes to work to help people and put out fires, but that’s about it.
Allexa adds that her husband and the other firefighters still have a long way to go before the fires are fully under control. “They also do a lot of cleanups. The strike teams that are still being sent out are going in to check for any ____19____ — people who didn’t get out in time,” she explains. “A lot of houses still have hotcpots. They go in and put those out. Over the next few months, different teams will be sent out to handle the ongoing cleanup.” she continues. “We have so many restaurants and people ____20____ bringing food, water and something else. It’s just lovely seeing so many people come together.”
13. A. lined B. laid C. stationed D. left
14. A. carefully B. quickly C. slowly D. completely
15. A. babysitter B. friend C. teacher D. parent
16. A. expecting B. advising C. inviting D. allowing
17. A. love B. need C. want D. respect
18. A. hard B. impossible C. easy D. unbelievable
19. A. hopes B. signs C. remains D. chances
20. A. putting out B. hanging out C. handing out D. reaching out
三、阅读理解 (共26分，每小题2分)
A
阅读下面有关运动方式的介绍，请根据人物的身体情况和运动需求，为他们匹配最适合的运动方式，并将其所对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。
____21____ John, 48, who has hurt his knee recently, is looking for an exercise to rebuild strength without putting too much stress on his joints. ____22____ Lisa, 28, has a lot on her plate with work and family. She wants to stay fit but needs some quick and easy works that don’t require any special equipment. ____23____ Mike, 35, has a high-stress job and needs something calm to help him relax, feel more flexible and think more clearly. Walking is a great way to exercise because it’s easy on your body and anyone can do it. Start by walking for just 10-15 minutes each day, and then slowly add more time and speed as you get used to it. It’s perfect for beginners who are just starting to get fit! Yoga mixes gentle stretches, deep breathing, and mindfulness, making it ideal for reducing stress. Poses like child’s pose or downward dog improve flexibility (柔韧性) and calm the nervous system. It’s perfect for those seeking relaxation and improved mental clarity. Short on time Try bodyweight exercises like squats, push- ups, or planks. These require no equipment and can be done in minutes, but they can make you stronger and fitter. They’re perfect if you’re busy but still want to exercise! Swimming is a full-body workout that is gentle on the joints (关节), making it great for those with arthritis or injuries. It helps you get stronger, makes your muscles look better, and makes it easier to breathe while keeping the body cool and weightless.
(二)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
B
Argentia Fine Dining Notice of Short-term Shutdown January 8-24, 2025 Attention all customers: Argentia will be closed from January 8 for an uncertain length of time because of a family emerpency. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you already have a booking with us, we will reach out to each of you individually. Please check your emails for a message from us. We wish we didn’t have to close, but as you know, this is a family-run business, and we don’t have any other choice. This is our only means of income, so we ask that you consider letting us keep your prepayment for your meal until we reopen. Thank you for supporting us! For further information, please contact Anna Romaine at manager@ .
To: rkelly@ From: Anna Romaine< manager@ > Re: Kelly Family Private Dinner Date: January 8, 2025
Dear Rick, I’m emailing to let you know that Eduardo is really ill and in the hospital. We have decided to close Argentia Fine Dining for the time being, at least until the storm passes. Unfortunately, this means that we can’t serve your family on January 15 for your father’s birthday dinner. We are really sorry about this. We would be happy to change your booking to another date, if you’d like. I wish I didn’t have to be writing this email, and I hope that you’ll continue to be one of our most valued customers. Much love, Anna Manager, Argentia Fine Dining
LOCAL RESTAURANTEURS NEED YOUR HELP January 11,2025 James R. Talen Argentia Fine Dining has been around for over 75 years. Most of us, if not all of us, in Telson, have fond memories of going there for a relative’s birthday or for another memorable event. The Romaine family has always been there for us, and we are now asking you to be there for them. Eduardo, the head of the family, suffered a stroke (中风) last week. They don’t know how long he will be in the hospital, and Anna is taking some time off to care for him. But the restaurant is their only income provider. They’ve had to cancel all their bookings for April already, while still paying rent for their restaurant. They’re also paying their team members, whom they consider family. Their son, Carlos, is away at university and won’t be able to be back until mid- July. He says, “I feel terrible that I can’t be there for them right now. I will come back in July to help run the restaurant until my parents can get back on their feet.” Until then, we’re asking you to consider donating to the family to support them with medical bills and rent payments. You can go to / romaineannaeduardo to donate.
24. What happened with the restaurant
A. They had to suddenly close it. B. They needed to find a new place.
C. They lost their experienced cook. D. They didn’t have enough workers.
25. What is Anna hoping Rick will do
A. Cancel the dinner so she doesn’t need to work. B. Help her serve her own family during this time.
C. Give her some more money to pull her through. D. Move the earlier dinner booking to a future date.
26. According to the announcement (公告) written by James, we can know he is ________.
A. friendly and patient B. kind and thoughtful
C. responsible and calm D. wise and hardworking
C
Have you ever been amazed at the energy of a 3-year-old who’s in the mood to ask why
“It’s time for your bath!”
“Why ”
“Because we always wash ourselves before bed.”
“Why ”
“Because we want to be clean.”
“Why ”
“Because getting in bed when we’re dirty is awful!”
“Why ”
“Because um…because I said so!”
“But why ”
Unfortunately for many of us, our inborn curiosity disappears early on. Can you remember—before the responsibilities of growing up consumed us up—when life had room for wonder Do you remember life before powerful social media had taken control
Indulging (沉湎) in the unbridled curiosity of childhood might not seem related to our grown-up worries. Or maybe it feels like a luxury that we just don’t have the time for. But nothing could be further from the truth.
If you Google “intellectual curiosity”, you might be shocked at what you find. According to various studies and articles, intellectual curiosity helps us grow in many aspects.
So, what exactly is this surprisingly powerful character trait
Intellectual curiosity is an inclination (倾向) to gain knowledge. People with intellectual curiosity are more likely to have a positive attitude and an active interest toward the world. It is also more deliberate (刻意的) and focused than the uncontrolled and even dangerous curiosity of childhood. When we were children, which of us learned the hard way that fire is hot But instead of a painful lesson, deliberately putting time and energy into learning something new can give us professional and relational awards in return.
One study suggests that a “hungry mind” is one of the top factors that influences academic (学业的) performance. It finds that students with a strong hunger for knowledge always perform better on study. This mindset encourages curiosity and an active way of learning, helping students overcome challenges and study new information. Other studies suggest that showing an interest in others will do more for our relationships than showing others how interesting we are. Intellectually curious people enjoy socializing more and show greater openness while addressing disagreements. Being curious about why others think and feel the way they do helps us understand them better.
So, ask questions! “How does this work ” “Why do it this way and not another way ” “Why do you feel like that ” Developing intellectual curiosity helps us succeed and also points the way to a friendlier, more interesting world.
27. The story of the 3-year-old is to show ________.
A. children can challenge the adults by asking why
B. children usually ask questions to attract attention
C. children have a natural hunger to understand the world
D. children prefer to ask questions rather than answer them
28. Which of the following is most likely driven by intellectual curiosity
A. A girl reads a novel for pleasure and relaxation.
B. A boy explores a topic through hands-on experiences.
C. A man who worries about his son asks teachers for help.
D. A woman, pleased by the taste of a dish, decides to order more.
29. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. Why Do We Ask “Why” B. How Can We Ask Quality Questions
C. The Curiosity of Childhood: A Lost Ability D. From Childhood Wonder to Lifelong Curiosity
D
Authentic people enjoy better psychological health and a greater sense of meaning in their lives, research shows.
“There’s a really strong connection between feeling authentic (真实的) and life feeling meaningful,” said Rebecca Schlegel, a professor of psychology at Texas A&M University. “You basically have a good story about why you do the things that you do.” she said. “Authenticity isn’t a fixed quality, but an ongoing process of deciding what to think, what to value, and who to be,” said Jeffrey Hanson, a professor at New College of Florida. “It’s a matter of becoming someone rather than being someone.” People identify with an ideal self (认同理想自我) of their choosing and become more authentic as they work hard to reach that goal. An ideal self should be achievable. And its nature should be moral (道德的). “Through studies, we find that people think that behaving morally makes them feel more authentic,” Schlegel said.
Inauthenticity bears hallmarks, too. “You’re not even sure why you’re doing the thing. Or you’re doing it just to please somebody else and you don’t agree with it,” Schlegel said. According to her research, inauthenticity can harm psychological health. It’s linked to higher levels of anxiety, stress or depression. It predicts difficulties in finding meaning in life while authenticity is positively connected to self-control, better decision-making and satisfaction with relationships, she noted.
“Not only does authenticity predict greater well-being, but also a sense of meaning in life. One can’t just will the ideal self into being. In search of your ideal self, find pursuits (追求) that you can fully accept as your own.” Hanson said. Even if a pursuit is a good goal objectively, it doesn’t mean that it’s authent c for everyone. For example, Hanson said that he has been interested in philosophy(哲学) since his teen years, so he has fully accepted being a philosophy professor. Instead, becoming a chemistry professor would not be authentic or as meaningful for him, even if it’s objectively fantastic.
At times, we all must do things that don’t feel authentic, such as taking courses or working at jobs we dislike. However, the big decisions in our life should make sense, meaning that we have a good reason for why we did it. Challenges are unavoidable. We experience failures or don’t achieve an important goal. “Should we give up and run away from reality ” he asked.
“Stay flexible or the journey to an ideal self,” Hanson said. He recalled a student whose biggest goal was to get into a top university. When he was turned down, he told Hanson that it was the worst day in his life. He went to a backup college then. Surprisingly, after one term, he felt meaningful there.
“We have to keep an attitude of openness to being surprised by a possibility that we didn’t imagine in the first place,” Hanson said, “and surprised by the possibility that something that we didn’t know that we wanted really was the ideal for us all along.”
30 What can you learn about authenticity from Paragraph 2
A. Authentic people are good at decision-making.
B. Authentic people have a good reason for what they do.
C. Authenticity means identifyi ng with an ideal self.
D. Authenticity is the process of realizing one’s moral values.
31. What do the words “Inauthenticity bears hallmarks” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Inauthenticity is predictable. B. Inauthenticity is unavoidable.
C. Inauthenticity has its characteristics. D. Inauthenticity brings about changes.
32. Which of the following is an example of “a pursuit of an ideal self”
A. John accepted to learn medicine even if he wanted to be a lawyer.
B. Mary gave up on singing after she failed the singing competition.
C. Lisa pushed herself to practice the piano daily to please her mother.
D. Tom volunteered in the community to do his share for a good cause.
33. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage
A. To encourage us to stay true to ourselves and accept uncertainties.
B. To stress the importance of changing plans in the face of difficulties.
C. To show us that authenticity is a good quality shared by kind people.
D. To explain why we should develop authenticity for greater well-being.
第二部分
本部分共5题，共20分。根据题目要求，完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达(共10分, 第34-36题每题2分; 第37题4分)
阅读对话，根据对话内容回答问题。
Is it better to be happy or successful
Ben: Hi, Ann! What are you up to What’s got you so deep in thought
Ann: Oh, hey, Ben! I’m just thinking about my life and considering a job change.
Ben: Really From what you’ve told me, you’re very successful.
Ann: I am, but I don’t find very much fulfillment (成就感) in the work I do.
Ben: I’m really surprised! Doesn’t success bring fulfillment
Ann: I thought so for a while, but I’m finding that’s not always the case.
Ben: So, you think being satisfied and happy is as important as success or even more
Ann: I’m beginning to think it’s more important. Happiness brings about better health. It lowers stress, lowers the risk of heart disease and improves the immune system (免疫系统).
Ben: I get that. But success brings stability (稳定). Stability brings sense of safety and peace of mind.
Ann: But can you have peace if you’re striving (working terribly hard) all the time I think it might be better to be satisfied. Then you can enjoy life more and create better relationships with others.
Ben: Those are good points But I feel that striving for success encourages personal growth. Personal growth allows us to live our life to the fullest.
Ann: My present job has proven to me that success can be very stressful. Stress can lead to health problems. But studies show that happy people are likely to live longer.
Ben: But what good is a long life without a future Success opens doors to further opportunities, which can create a brighter future. It also brings recognition from others, and that increases one’s self-esteem, so that one can have strong self-respect and self-confidence.
Ann: But I’m none the happier for all my recognition. It feels pretty empty to me.
Ben: Well, you can use your success to help others. Successful people usually have the resources and influence to make a positive influence on society.
Ann: True. But there are many ways to do that. You don’t always have to do something great to have a positive influence.
Ben: What do you mean
Ann: When we are joyful, we can spread joy. We can also encourage others, which has a positive influence.
Ben: I see your point. Maybe the answer isn’t in choosing one or the other but in having a balance. Maybe we need both success and happiness to truly thrive.
Ann: That’s worth thinking about!
34. Why is Ann considering a job change
_________________________________
35. Do Ann and Ben agree with each other on the effect of “recognition”
_________________________________
36. According to Ann, how can we help others
_________________________________
37. Which do you think is more important, being happy or being successful Why (Please give two reasons.)
_________________________________
五、文段表达(共10分)
从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据所给的中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出真实的校名和姓名。
题目①
38. 假设你是李华，你校英语公众号将推出以“绿色生活，从我做起”为主题的系列推送。绿色生活方式有很多具体的形式，例如乘坐公共交通、减少资源消耗、重复或回收利用资源等等。
请你用英文给公众号留言，分享你对“绿色生活”的看法，并谈谈你的做法以及你的感受。
提示词语：important, reduce, reuse, recycle, energy, collect, proud
提示问题：·What do you think of a green life
·What do you do to lead a green life
·How do you feel about it
I’m Li Hua from Class 1, Grade 9. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
题目②
39. 生活中，我们难免遇到困难。在身处困境时，敢于求助是勇气与智慧的体现。在求助的过程中，我们不仅能找到答案、摆脱困境，也能收获友谊。
某英文网站正在开展以“敢于求助”为主题征文活动。假设你是李华，请你用英文写一篇短文投稿，记述一次求助的经历，并谈谈你的收获。
提示词语：difficulty, decide, advise, solve, build, friendship
提示问题：
·What is your experience of asking for help
·What have you learnt from your experience
Asking for help plays an important role in our life. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
北京四中2024-2025学年九年级下学期开学考
英语试题 参考答案
第一部分
本部分共33题，共40分。在每题列出的四个选项中，选出最符合题目要求的一项。
一、单项填空(共6分，每小题0.5分)
从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【1题答案】
【答案】D
【2题答案】
【答案】B
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】C
【5题答案】
【答案】D
【6题答案】
【答案】D
【7题答案】
【答案】A
【8题答案】
【答案】D
【9题答案】
【答案】C
【10题答案】
【答案】A
【11题答案】
【答案】C
【12题答案】
【答案】B
二、完形填空(共8分，每小题1分)
【13~20题答案】
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. D 16. A 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C
三、阅读理解 (共26分，每小题2分)
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. C
23. B
(二)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
B
【24~26题答案】
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. B
C
【27~29题答案】
【答案】27. C 28. B 29. D
D
【30~33题答案】
【答案】30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A
第二部分
本部分共5题，共20分。根据题目要求，完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达(共10分, 第34-36题每题2分; 第37题4分)
【34~37题答案】
【答案】34. Because she doesn’t find fulfillment in her current work.
35. No, they don’t.
36. By spreading joy and encouraging others.
37. I think being happy is more important. Because happy people can build better relationships and positively influence others.
五、文段表达(共10分)
从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据所给的中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出真实的校名和姓名。
题目①
【38题答案】
【答案】例文
I’m Li Hua from Class 1, Grade 9. I believe a green life is very important because it helps protect our environment. Everyone can make a difference by taking small actions.
To live green, I try to reduce energy use. For example, I walk or ride a bike to school instead of taking a car. I also reuse things like shopping bags and recycle waste. Every week, I collect plastic bottles and old paper, then send them to recycling centers.
These actions make me feel proud. I know even small efforts can create a better world. Let’s start today!
题目②
【39题答案】
【答案】例文：
Asking for help plays an important role in our life. Last term, I couldn’t understand a problem no matter how hard I tried. Finally, I decided to ask my classmate Tom for help. He patiently explained the steps and gave me some useful advice. With his help, I solved the problem successfully.
From this experience, I learnt that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but courage. It not only helps us overcome challenges but also builds friendship. Now, Tom and I often study together, and our friendship has grown stronger.
