山东省德州市德城区2025-2026学年上学期九年级第二次月考英语模拟题（含答案）

2025年德州市德城区九年级第二次月考考试模拟题 英语试题（笔试部分） 听力测试（共25小题；1～20小题，每小题1分；21～25小题，每小题2分；共计30分；每小题约有8秒钟的答题时间）略 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，计50分） 阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C、D中选出能回答所提问题最佳答案。 A In deserts around the world, where the sun is hot and water is scarce, cacti (仙人掌) stand tall as symbols of strength. These special plants have amazing skills to survive in harsh conditions, showing the great power of plants to adapt to nature. Cacti look different from most plants. They have thick, fleshy stems instead of leaves. Why Because leaves lose water easily through tiny holes, but stems can store large amounts of water. Some cacti can hold up to 1,000 liters of water after a rainstorm! Their stems are also covered with sharp spines (刺). These spines not only protect them from animals that want to eat them but also help collect dew (露水) at night. The dew drips down to the base of the cactus, where the roots absorb it. Another clever trick of cacti is their root system. Their roots are spread out wide and shallow, like a big net. When it rains, even a little, the roots can quickly catch the water before it evaporates (蒸发) in the hot sun. Some cactus roots can grow up to 15 meters long to find water underground. Cacti also grow very slowly. A small cactus might take 10 years to grow just 10 centimeters tall. This slow growth helps them save energy and water. Even in the driest deserts, cacti can live for hundreds of years. For example, the saguaro cactus (柱状仙人掌) in the American Southwest can live up to 200 years and grow as tall as a 10-story building. These tough plants not only survive but also support other life. Birds build nests in their spines, and small animals drink the water stored in their stems. Cacti show us that with adaptation and patience, plants can overcome even the hardest environments. 26. What is the main feature of cacti’s stems A. They are thin and soft B. They can store lots of water C. They have many tiny holes D. They are green and flat 27. What is the purpose of cacti’s spines A. To help them grow faster B. To protect them and collect dew C. To make them look beautiful D. To absorb water from the air 28. How do cacti’s roots help them survive A. They are deep and thick to store water B. They are wide and shallow to catch water quickly C. They are short and thin to save energy D. They are long and hard to dig into the soil 29. Why do cacti grow very slowly A. To save energy and water B. Because there is no sunlight C. Because animals eat their stems D. To avoid being blown down by the wind 30. What can we learn from cacti A. Plants can only grow in wet places B. Adaptation and patience help survive difficulties C. Slow growth means poor health D. Sharp spines are the only way to protect plants B Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and it all comes from a small plant called Camellia sinensis (茶树). This ama ... ...