人教新目标版英语九年级全Unit 6 When was it invented?完形填空与阅读理解练习（含答案）

Unit 6 When was it invented完形填空练习
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Robots seem new to most people，but they have a long history.The first one was made __1__ a Greek inventor.You may see robots in some films.The robots in these films are stronger，__2__ and cleverer than people.In real life，most robots are used in factories.They are used __3__ many dangerous，difficult or boring jobs.Some people can't __4__ themselves and robots are used to help them.For example，some people can't __5__，so many of these people use a dog to help them move around.This dog is called a guide dog.Scientists are __6__ a robot in order to help them.In the future，robot dogs __7__ take the place of these guide dogs.
Robots are also used in American hospitals.At one hospital，a robot takes meals __8__ the kitchen to the sick people's rooms.It never loses its __9__ because it has a map of the hospital in its computer system.
In the future，robots will work in space.But robots will __10__ take the place of humans.They can only help us in a lot of different ways.
(　)1.A.on B．by C．with D．for
(　)2.A.lazier B．faster C．worse D．more
(　)3.A.do B．to doing C．to do D．does
(　)4.A.look for B．look around C．look up D．look after
(　)5.A.see B．walk C．hear D．smell
(　)6.A.making B．taking C．getting D．doing
(　)7.A.can B．might C．need D．must
(　)8.A.in B．from C．under D．out
(　)9.A.mind B．interest C．way D．idea
(　)10.A.often B．always C．sometimes D．never
B
The umbrella is a very common object. It keeps the 1 and the sun off the people. Most umbrellas can be folded up（折叠）so it is 2 to carry them.
However， the umbrella was not always as 3 as it is now. In the past， it was a symbol of importance. Some African countries still use umbrellas in this 4 . Someone carries an umbrella and walks behind the king or important person.
Umbrellas have a long history. People in different parts of the world began to 5 umbrellas at different times. The Chinese had them more than 3，000 years ago. From there，umbrellas 6 to India and Egypt. In Greece and Rome， 7 wouldn’t use them. They believed umbrellas were only for women.
England was 8 the first country in Europe where common people used umbrellas against rain. The weather there is very 9 and umbrellas are very useful.
Everybody uses umbrellas today. The next time you 10 one，thinking that for centuries only great men and women used them，you’ll feel you are the important person，too.
（ ）1. A. rain B. cloud C. air D. water
（ ）2. A. lovely B. cheap C. hard D. easy
（ ）3. A. light B. heavy C. common D. special
（ ）4. A. way B. size C. reason D. place
（ ）5. A. discover B. use C. examine D. discuss
（ ）6. A. walked B. travelled C. rode D. flew
（ ）7. A. children B. parents C. men D. women
（ ）8. A. probably B. already C. suddenly D. immediately
（ ）9. A. sunny B. rainy C. snowy D. windy
（ ）10. A. sell B. return C. borrow D. carry
C
Are you often tired after a long trip There is a cool product that can help you reduce(减少) the uncomfortable feelings you have __1__ a long trip.
The Ostrich Pillow(鸵鸟枕) is a kind of pillow which is __2__ to carry. It can help you nap(小睡) anytime, __3__, including in airports and on planes.
The Ostrich Pillow was __4__ by Ali Ganjavian, who was born in England. He said，“We __5__ many hours working every day and sleep is an important part of our day. So I thought why not create a __6__ that can help us relax… We have __7__ it in airports, trains, libraries, offices, on planes, on a sofa and even on the floor and it's really __8__．”
The Ostrich Pillow is very hard. It has a hole in which to put your head, and a month hole that __9__ you to breathe easily. It __10__ has two side holes where you can put your hands—if you nap at a table in a library, for example.
The Ostrich Pillow now can be bought online.
( )1. A. before B．since C．until D．after
( )2. A. easy B．difficult C．possible D．impossible
( )3. A. somewhere B．somebody C．anywhere D．anybody
( )4. A. required B．bought C．discovered D．invented
( )5. A. cost B．take C．get D．spend
( )6. A. way B．product C．place D．time
( )7. A. tried B．mentioned C．requested D．interviewed
( )8. A. lively B．boring C．wonderful D．active
( )9. A. allows B．teaches C．asks D．encourages
( )10. A. still B．also C．just D．already
D
Mr. and Mrs. Green's house in America is controlled by a computer. The computer has known the couple's __1__ well. Every morning the computer __2__ the lights at 6：30 which is their rising time. The water in the shower keeps at a right temperature for the couple to __3__ it. If someone gets up in the night，floor lights will come on automatically(自动地)to show the way to the __4__.The air conditioner(空调)keeps the house at a comfortable temperature. The fridge keeps a check on the food that is put inside it，and __5__ the local supermarket an e－mail when more food is needed. A camera works when a stranger gets __6__ to the house but does not work if it is a family member or friend. The microwave(微波炉)is __7__ linked(连接)to the Internet. It can cook the food for the right time.
The couple love their home，but they don't like one thing. They sometimes feel that the computer is their __8__.“One night，we came home later __9__ usual，but the computer had turned on the lights at the regular(固定的)time. We felt like bad kids，and __10__ said ‘Sorry！’ to the computer，” said Mrs. Green.
( )1. A .problems B. habits C. plans D. friends
( )2. A. turns off B. turns up C. turns down D. turns on
( )3. A. use B. warm C. clean D. drink
( )4. A. door B. bedroom C. bathroom D. window
( )5. A. passes B. sends C. promises D. refuses
( )6. A. kind B. friendly C. helpful D. close
( )7. A. seldom B. still C. also D. just
( )8. A. boss B. friend C. student D. grandmother
( )9. A. like B. than C. as D. from
( )10. A. never B. nearly C. completely D. always
E
Kevin Moseley is an inventor.He has turned his invention into a huge business success.Several years ago，Kevin came up with the ideas of creating a shark fin (鲨鱼鳍) to help children learn to __1__.He named it SwimFin.
Later，Kevin developed a business plan for his idea and went on a __2__for investment (投资)．On the show，some people__3__that his idea was dangerous and they even made a couple of jokes.They said __4__would buy such a “silly” thing.“I went on the show __5__I was not a businessman，”Kevin said.“I needed the __6__and advice，but I was made to feel like a poor little schoolboy.”
However，Kevin decided not to give up.“That experience made me want to succeed.I realized that I did have a good __7__ that would help children learn to swim，so I decided to carry on__8__.”
Kevin raised about ￡200，000 __9__ the new business.He started a company，SwimFin Ltd，from the garage (车库) of his home.
In just one year，Kevin made about ￡70，000 and his product became very__10__.One year later，SwimFin was a ￡100，000 business and worldwide success.
(　　)1.A.skate B．swim C．count D．shoot
(　　)2.A.market B．program C．trip D．search
(　　)3.A.introduced B．checked C．accepted D．warned
(　　)4.A.nobody B．somebody C．anybody D．everybody
(　　)5.A.so B．but C．because D．If
(　　)6.A.tool B．partner C．money D．attention
(　　)7.A.product B．background C．course D．process
(　　)8.A.halfway B．alone C．instead D．abroad
(　　)9.A.under B．from C．through D．for
(　　)10.A.educational B．natural C．convenient D．popular
F
Now, artificial intelligence is becoming more and more popular in our life. Can you 　1　 that you can play table tennis with a robot one day
Recently, a scientist has 　2　 a special robot that can be a table tennis teacher. Named Forpheus, the table tennis robot is quite 　3　. It can study the movements of human players. In this way, it can judge(判断) the player’s 　4　. Then it uses the information to change the ways to play.　5　 the players are just beginners, Forpheus will play in a slow and easy way. But if the players are better ones, the robot will play in a(n) 　6　 and more difficult way. While playing, it encourages players to try their best 　7　 words like “Good job!” “Come on!” and so on. At the same time, it gives some good 　8　 to players on improving their skills.
Science and technology is 　9　 quickly these days. Technology products can be seen 　10　.
“There will be more good AI products in the future,” the inventor of the robot said.
(　　)1.A.think B.imagine C.find D.guess
(　　)2.A.invented B.drawn C.saved D.bought
(　　)3.A.funny B.silly C.smart D.big
(　　)4.A.levels B.ages C.directions D.scores
(　　)5.A.Unless B.Because C.Though D.If
(　　)6.A.slower B.faster C.cleverer D.easier
(　　)7.A.on B.in C.with D.at
(　　)8.A.abilities B.advantages C.attention D.advice
(　　)9.A.developing B.appearing C.choosing D.dying
(　　)10.A.nowhere B.everywhere C.something D.anything
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Unit 6 When was it invented阅读理解练习
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Inventions make our life easier and more interesting than before.Let's take a look at some of the interesting inventions.
Smart mug
It's hard to keep coffee or tea warm，especially in winter.But this smart mug from US can help us.The mug is made of special materials.There is an app for the mug that allows people to set the mug to a certain temperature between 48 ℃ and 62 ℃.Then，the mug keeps your coffee or tea at that temperature for about an hour.
Social robot
Can robots talk to us like humans Jibo，a robot made in US，can talk to you.The robot has a big，round head and a big body with no eyes or mouth.It uses animated icons (动画图标) to show emotions (情绪)．It just seems like a real human.Right now，Jibo can only do some easy things，like taking photos or reading news to you.But he may learn to do new things in the future.
Fidget spinner
They are small plastic or metal toys with a ball in the middle.The toys can twirl around on your fingertip (指尖)．Once they are spinning (旋转)，you can put the toy anywhere else，as long as it is a flat (平的) surface，such as a ruler or even the nose of a pet dog.It's very popular with young people around the world.Some people say that the little toy helps them relax.
(　)1.The smart mug comes from ________．
A．Japan B．America C．China D．Britain
(　)2.If you want to keep your coffee in the mug warm，you can ________．
A．boil the coffee again
B．pour more hot water into the mug
C．put the mug in a warm place
D．use the app to set a certain temperature
(　)3.From the second paragraph，we can learn Jibo ________．
A．is a person with a big round head
B．has big eyes and a mouth
C．can take photos or read news to people
D．can do many difficult things
(　)4.According to the third paragraph，we can know that a fidget spinner can be made of ________．
A．wood B．plastic C．paper D．glass
(　)5.The underlined word “twirl” in the third paragraph probably means ________．
A．run very fast B．jump very high
C．turn round quickly D．stand upside down
B
What is the most important invention of all the time Is it the written word that helps us to record information Is it the telephone that lets us talk to people from all over the world Is it the car that lets us travel at great speeds to meet others Umberto Eco, an Italian writer, thinks it is something quite different. He says the most important invention might be right in front of your eyes. He is talking about a simple pair of glasses.
Modern eye glasses were invented around 1000 years ago. They were more than just a convenient way to read. Before glasses were invented, writers, scientists or teachers who could not see properly had to memorize everything. After about ten years of poor eyesight, they could not remember well enough and could not work. Glasses meant that people could work in their old age. People who wanted to remember some information could write it down and read it. Eye glasses are one of the world's greatest inventions and were probably worn by the people who designed the first telephones and car.
( )1. What happened after glasses were invented
A．People could write down some information and read it.
B．The young people can't use them.
C．People could not remember well enough.
D．People could not write down anything.
( )2. Before glasses were invented, writers, scientists and teachers who could not see clearly had to________.
A. be taught by others B. memorize everything
C. write down everything D. read everything
( )3. The author thinks________is the greatest invention of all time in this passage.
A. a simple pair of glasses B．the telephone C. the car D．the paper
( )4.The invention of the written word is important because________．
A. we need it to listen B．we need it to see things
C. we just need it to read D．we need it to record information
( )5. From this passage, we can know________.
A. people who designed the first telephone and car probably wore eye glasses
B. the author of this article is Chinese
C. modern eye glasses were invented 100 years ago
D. the author of this article is American
C
The Coca Cola Company has an invention—the “PlantBottle”.It is partly made from plants and can be recycled (循环).It shows how businesses can help to deal with the problem of climate (气候) change.
Now the UK has a new light bulb that can last 25 years or more. It is green and environment－friendly (环保的), and as bright as the old light bulbs, but it costs ￡30.
Good news for swimmers. Do you want to talk to your friends under the water？Rich Stachowski invented this Water Talky at the age of 10.This invention can amplify (扩大) voices underwater for up to 15 feet.
If you sit in a chair for too long or in a bad position (姿势), your back may begin to hurt. Now there is a new chair that can help you avoid that. It was developed by German scientists. It makes noises to tell users when they need to move.
( )1.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the “PlantBottle”？
A. The bottle is completely made of plants.
B. It was a product of the Coca Cola Company.
C. It costs much money.
D. People can't recycle it.
( )2.The new light bulb ________.
A. is brighter than the old ones B. isn't good for the environment
C. can last at least 25 years D. can last less than 25 years
( )3.The Water Talky was invented by ________.
A. German scientists B. a young child
C. a UK company D. some swimmers
( )4.What will happen if you sit in the chair for too long
A. Your head will hurt. B. You will be very nervous.
C. The chair will move. D. The chair will warn you to move.
( )5.All the four inventions have something to do with ________.
A. daily life B. the climate
C. making money D. the environment
D
The wagon train (马拉篷车队) traveled for weeks, and Emily was bored and tired — tired of not having a real bed to sleep in. She was bored because there was nothing fun for a girl her age to do. Mom promised it wouldn’t be too much longer, but the trip seemed to take a very very long time.
Then, one day, a rabbit caught Emily’s eye. Maybe she could catch it, and then she’d have a pet! Emily ran after the rabbit into a small forest behind the wagons, but it disappeared (消失). Emily looked and looked for it, but at last she gave up. She turned to go back, but nothing looked familiar (熟悉的). She started in one direction, but it was the wrong way. Emily tried another direction, but soon found that was wrong, too.
Emily was scared. What if she couldn’t find the wagons What if they didn’t realize she was lost and just kept moving farther and farther away from her What if some wild animals hurt her
Emily sat on the ground and started to cry ... but wait ... did she hear voices She stood up and ran towards them. As she got closer, she heard her mom’s voice and the voices of some of the men from the train. Then she could see them. Emily ran as fast as she could, right into her mom’s welcoming arms.
Mom carried Emily back to their wagon and put her to bed. Emily was glad she was home. Home was wherever Mom was. She’d never say she felt bored again.
( ) 1. According to Paragraph 1, we can know that Emily wanted to ______.
A. take a long trip B. sleep in a real bed
C. remember something fun D. play with her mom
( ) 2. Emily tried to catch a rabbit to ______.
A. take it to school B. give it to her mom
C. play with it D. compete with it
( ) 3. Paragraph 3 mainly talks about ______.
A. how Emily got lost B. what Emily saw
C. how Emily hurt herself D. what Emily feared8
( ) 4. Emily found her mom ______.
A. by her voice
B. by her smell
C. with the help of the rabbit
D. with the help of the men from the train
( ) 5. Which of the following is in correct order according to Emily’s changing feelings
A. bored, scared, excited, sad, glad
B. bored, sad, excited, scared, glad
C. bored, excited, sad, scared, glad
D. bored, excited, scared, sad, glad
E
Kids have invented all kinds of things that we use in our everyday lives，including earmuffs，the Popsicle，the trampoline and Braille！One of the earliest kid inventors was Benjamin Franklin.He invented swim flippers at the age of twelve.
About 500，000 kids invent things each year.Their inventions help make our lives easier and more interesting!
Let's celebrate the creativity of young people on K．I.D.!
What is it
K．I.D.—Kid Inventors' Day
When is it
It's celebrated on January 17th，the birthday of Benjamin Franklin.
Why is it celebrated
To acknowledge(感谢) past and present achievements of kid inventors；to encourage the creativity of future kid inventors.
How can you celebrate it
Read about it.Write about it.Start a young inventors' club.Enter a contest.Or，design your own invention!
( )1．Which of the following was invented by young Benjamin Franklin
　 A．Earmuffs. B．Swim flippers.
C．Braille. D．The trampoline.
( )2．What does the writer think of kids' inventions
A．Strange. B．Simple. C．Boring. D．Useful.
( )3．How many reasons are given to explain why we celebrate K．I.D.
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
( )4．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way of celebrating K．I.D.
A．Writing. B．Reading.
C．Visiting museums. D．Taking part in a contest.
( )5．The passage mainly tells us about ________.
A．some kid inventors
B．how to become a good young inventor
C．Kid Inventors' Day
D．the story of young Benjamin Franklin
F
Inventions usually make a big difference to people’s lives. Do you have any great inventions at home Do they help you a lot in your life or bring you much fun Here are some of the most useful inventions in families according to a survey.
　　The most helpful and creative invention for kids is the reading pen. With the specially-designed pen, kids find it convenient and fun to learn. Little kids can learn a lot including story-telling, poems and music. They start learning by touching the contents in the books with the pen. This way kids can learn by themselves. They are also great helpers for primary school students after school.
　　Mopping robots(扫地机器人) are popular with people who are too busy to do housework. They are more popular with office ladies. They can help people clean dirt, dust and hair easily. With the help of them, people don’t need to spend much time on housework. They can enjoy a more relaxing life after work.
　　As for old people, an electric foot basin(电动洗脚盆) is the best invention. It’s a good choice to buy one for your grandparents. It can help keep their blood pressure normal and improve blood circulation(循环). The special basin can keep the water warm. So washing feet with it will help old people become healthier and more relaxed.
(　　)1.It is 　　　　for kids to learn with the reading pen.
A.boring B.convenient C.difficult D.terrible
(　　)2.The three useful inventions are mainly used 　　　　.
A.at school B.in the office C.at home D.after school
(　　)3.Mopping robots are more popular with 　　　　.
A.kids B.young people C.old people D.office ladies
(　　)4.Old people can keep their blood pressure normal by 　　　　according to the passage.
A.using the electric foot basin
B.listening to music with the reading pen
C.using the mopping machine
D.washing feet with the mopping machine
(　　)5.Which of the following sentences is TRUE
A.Mopping robots can help people forget their busy life.
B.It’s dangerous for kids to use the reading pen alone.
C.The water won’t get cold when the electric foot basin is used.
D.The only way to improve blood circulation is to use an electric foot basin.
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