2021年九年级Unit12练习
一、阅读理解。
Once upon a time,there was a farmer living in the State of Song.He grew crops (庄稼) in a big field very hard every day.There stood a big tree stump (树桩) in the field.One day,he was working in the field when he saw a rabbit run into the stump,break its neck and die accidentally (意外地).
1.____ That night he thought:“There is no need for me to work so hard every day.All I have to do is to wait by the tree stump and pick up the rabbit that runs into it.” So from then on he stopped farming,and just sat by the tree stump waiting for another rabbit to come and run into it.2.____ Crops died and his field became waste gradually (逐渐地).But never did he see another rabbit run into the tree stump.
3.____ They thought he took the accident for the inevitable (必然的).
In the story,this farmer wanted to live a better life by hoping for having unexpected good luck,but he was too lazy and foolish.
4.____ No one can gain anything if he doesn't work hard.
Nowadays,people use the phrase “waiting for rabbits by a tree stump” to describe those who just wait and dream of reaping (收获) without sowing.5.____ We should also keep in mind that it is a waste of time waiting for something that only happens accidentally in our life.Just come down to earth.
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A.Day in and day out,he waited and waited.
B.We should stop daydreaming and get to something practical.
C.People in the village laughed at him for his foolish behavior.
D.Happily,the farmer took the rabbit home and cooked a delicious meal for himself.
E.As the English saying goes,“no pains,no gains.”
三、语篇填空。
第一节 阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词,每词限用一次。
surprise throw few and shout quick dog on push he
A dog entered a butcher's shop with a note in his mouth.The note read,“$10 of lamb chops (羊排),please.” The butcher was very 6.________.He took the money,put a bag of chops in the 7._______mouth,and then he closed the shop 8._______.He followed the dog and watched him wait for a green light.Then the dog crossed the road to a bus stop.He checked the timetable and sat on the bench.When a bus arrived,the dog checked the number and got 9. _______it.
As the bus traveled out into the countryside,the dog enjoyed the scenery.After a while,he stood on his back paws (爪子) to 10._______the “stop” button.Then the butcher followed11._______off.
The dog ran up to a house and dropped his bag on the ground.He went back down the path,took a big run,and 12._______himself against the door.No answer.He repeated the action a 13._______ times.Then a big man opened the door 14. _______started complaining about the dog and beating him.
Seeing this,the butcher ran up and 15._______ at the man,“What are you doing?This dog is a genius!” The man replied,“Genius?No way!He has forgotten his key for the fourth time this month!”
第二节 阅读短文,根据语篇要求填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。(原创题)(难度★★)
My dream is to be a teacher one day.Being a teacher is always believed to be one of the greatest jobs,because teachers have a great influence 16._______us.
Last week,I got a chance to teach students.Our school leader asked me to teach some kids in the countryside.The kids were 17._______happy that they gave me a warm welcome.I taught them English,and we played games happily after class.They
18._______so lovely and we experienced many things together.When I returned to school,I missed my students so much.Some of them 19._______kept in touch with me ever since.
It is the first time 20. _______I have been a teacher.I feel so proud of teaching students and I hope my dream can come true by working hard.
四、补全对话。
根据下面的对话情景,在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子,使对话的意思连贯、完整。
(It's the break time.Jim and Lucy come out of different classrooms.They are talking in the hallway.)
A:Hello,Jim!
B:Hi,Lucy.
A:You look unhappy.21.________________________?
B:I overslept this morning.
A:22.________________________?
B:Yes,I was late for class.And my math teacher was very angry with me.
A:23. ________________________?
B:No,I haven't yet.I have no time.
A:I have a piece of bread in my bag.You can have it in your classroom.
B:24. ________________________.We are only allowed to eat in the dining hall.
A:Oh,I see.By the way,did you stay up last night?
B:Yes,I didn't go to sleep until eleven o'clock last night.
A:Staying up late is bad for your health25. ________________________.
B:I won't.Thanks a lot.
A:Oh,it's time for next class.Bye!
B:Bye!
2021年九年级Unit12练习参考答案
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surprised 7.dog’s 8.quickly 9.on 10.push 11.him 12.threw 13.few 14.and 15.shouted
on 17.so 18.were 19.have 20.that
What happened to you/What’s wrong/the matter with you
Were you late for class
Have you had/eaten breakfast
We are not allowed to eat in the classroom/We can’t eat in the classroom/It’s not allowed to eat in the classroom
Don’t do that any more
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