2025-2026学年金桥实验学校第一学期期中考试
九年级英语
一、听力（略 ）
二、单项选择
1. —John, ________ are you preparing for?
—My grandfather’s birthday is coming. I plan to hold a party for him.
A. what B. who C. why D. how
2. Read the quotation (引文) of Lao Tzu and find out who it will be useful to________.
A. travel abroad but thinks he or she is too old to travel
B. study abroad but is afraid to live in a foreign country
C take part in an activity but has little time for it
D. learn another language but can’t speak one word yet
3. —Shall we watch a movie on Friday or Saturday night?
—________ is fine. I’m free on both days.
A. Both B. Either C. Neither D. None
4. —How do you like AI Betty?
—I think it is like a ________ partner who never runs out of ideas.
A. careful B. curious C. close D. creative
5. —The war that ________between Russia and Ukraine made thousands of people homeless.
—I’m sorry to hear that. I hope war never happens again.
A. broke out B. broke down C. broke into D. broke through
6. —I think I have eaten too much. Now I feel really tired and sluggish.
—Maybe you ________ drink some water and take a short walk. It might help you feel better.
A. can B. shall C. must D. would
7. She built her confidence ________ her experiences in public speaking, as each chance allowed her to face her fears and improve her skills over time.
A. by B. with C. from D. through
8. — Can Jimmy help us with the problem?
— Yes, his promise is ________ gold. Trust him!
A. as long as B. as well as C. as good as D. as much as
9. —Mum, I want to watch The Chinese Poetry Competition on CCTV-3 tonight.
—Oh dear, it ________ for nearly twenty minutes. Come on!
A. will begin B. will be on C. has begun D. has been on
10. ________ you chose to be a star, you have to face great pressure and get used to it.
A. Though B. While C. Since D. Or
11. —Oh, baby! I didn’t expect you ________ such a beautiful card for me. Thank you!
—I’m glad you like it, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day!
A. made B. have made C. would make D. will make
12. —Why did you pull the little boy off the road yesterday?
—You see, it was the rush hour and ________ could happen to him at that moment.
A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing
13. —Mr Wu, I’m new here. Could you please tell me________?
—Sure. It is a 5A-level scenic spot in Wuxi and attracts lots of tourists each year.
A. how far is the Wuxi Museum B. what Turtle Head Island is like
C. how I can get to Lingshan Giant Buddha D. what can I see at Huishan Ancient Town
