2024-2025南京市鼓楼区九年级上学期英语期末试卷
一、听力（略）
二、单项填空(共15 小题； 每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下列各题，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. From the homework notice on the right, the teacher asked his students to ________.
A. finish a writing task
B. hand it in as soon as it’s completed
C. copy an English passage of 100—150 words
D. recommend both a TV programme and a book
2. Julia’s talent is ________ anything I’ve ever seen before—she plays the piano like a great pianist.
A. against B. without C. through D. beyond
3. AI tools, like Kimi, make ________ more creative to do design by providing new ideas.
A. this B. that C. it D. one
4. —I don’t think I can finish this project on time. It seems impossible.
—Don’t worry! You can ________ your ability by taking it step by step.
A. prove B. support C. praise D. complete
5. — Why does Ms. Lin attract so many students?
— Because her storytelling skills really bring history ________ for us.
A. live B. alive C. lively D. living
6. —________ do the police catch criminals?
—Perhaps by fingerprinting. It is one of the most common methods.
A. What B. When C. How D. Why
7. —How was your trip to Harbin Ice-Snow World?
—Wonderful! It’s a perfect ________ with beautiful ice sculptures and lanterns!
A. direction B. attraction C. introduction D. celebration
8. —Is the Great Wall worth visiting?
—Of course. I ________ it many times and the views always surprise me.
A. climb B. are climbing C. climbed D. have climbed
9. —In last night’s match, Fan Zhendong kept fighting until the very last second.
—Yes. His spirit ________ encourages me, especially when I feel stressed.
A. highly B. simply C. closely D. properly
10. —There will be so many great movies during the Spring Festival!
—I wonder ________. I can’t decide which one to watch first!
A. why people enjoy movies B. how often you watch a movie
C. which is the most attractive D. whether you can come with me
11. —Steve looks tired because he travels between Nanjing and Ma’anshan every day.
—The situation will be improved ________ Line S2 opens next year.
A. until B. as soon as C. whenever D. since
12. Here are four steps about making a shopping list. Put them in the correct order.
①Take your list with you when you go shopping.
②Think about how much things on your list cost.
③Making shopping lists can help save time and money.
④Write down what you need and avoid expensive items.
A. ②①④③ B. ②④①③ C. ③④②① D. ③④①②
13. —The disease often ________ this season. Remember to let in fresh air.
—Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind and wear a mask too.
A. makes up B. takes up C. works out D. breaks out
14. Which of the following sentences has a defining relative clause?
A. The teacher hopes that we can do well in the final exam.
B. He recommends some boo5
ks that are helpful to the exam.
C. We study so hard that we feel confident about the exam.
D. Stay calm so that we can think clearly during the exam.
15. —I’m bored with receiving so many messages about Internet safety.
—________. It’s necessary to guard against online danger.
A. Such a waste B. That’s all right C. I don’t think so D. I can’t agree more
