江苏省溧阳市2024~2025学年九年级下学期中考模拟测试英语试题（PDF版，无答案）

溧阳市2024~2025学年度下学期九年级模拟测试 英 语 试 题 2025.5 In the factory's showroom,there are several beautiful silk carpets."Behind all this beauty are blood,sweat and tears,"Cheng says."Ive spent my life perfecting the craft.But it always feels like there's more to discover!" 26.How does the writer lead into the story of Cheng B.By showing a video about her. A.By telling a story about her. C.By introducing one of her works D.By making an interview with her. 27.What does the underlined sentence mean A.The craft requires practicing outdoors. B.Becoming a master needs great effort and skill. C.The craft can only be learned in a special location. D.Mastering the craft is as easy as walking in the park 28.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph in the passage A.To describe the appearance of the factory's showroom. B.To explain how silk carpets are displayed in museums. C.To show the connection between beauty and hard work. D.To advertise the Jinshan Silk Carpet Factory's products. Last summer,Elwell's husband set up a fan in their yard to drive away mosquitoes(). Surprisingly,this fan soon became a peaceful place for the neighborhood squirrels.One morning,after playing in the yard with her children,Elwell noticed a squirrel appeared in front of the fan,clearly enjoying the cool wind.Elwell said,"He stayed there for quite some time.Although I don't like squirrels,I felt pity for the overheated animal." The following day,Elwell decided to keep the fan running.To her surprise,two squirrels showed up.Realizing the chance to help,she began making fruit-filled ice cubes for the squirrels to eat. Slowly,Elwell found herself charmed by these squirrels.She soon increased her offerings, setting up several battery-powered fans,and providing other food:nuts,seeds,and com.Given the dry conditions,she also put out a small bucket of water. When she posted a video of her story online,it quickly gained attention.Viewers called it a squirrel spa()jokingly and even sent her free fans.She now has ten.Inspired,Elwell decided to build a full squirrel resort()where they could find food,rest,and relaxation. "As much as it is for them,it's for me as well,"Elwell said.Her sons,aged 3 and 10,also loved watching the squirrels. Elwell and her husband spend between $100 and $300 monthly on the resort."It can be pricey," Elwell said."But it brings joy to me and others,so it's just worth it." Elwell keeps a safe distance from the squirrels,who usually run when she gets near them."I like watching them and providing food for them,"she said."Sometimes I'll look out the window,and they just look at me."The squirrel resort has the most visits during the hot summer months.But Elwell makes sure there is food all year round.It's something she has devoted herself to,and the animals are here for it.She doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. 英语第4页共8页