人教版九年级全册Unit12Life is full of the unexpected单元检测（无答案）

Unit12 提分单元评估卷词汇篇
一、根据单词中文提示，用恰当的单词完成句子
1. My dear father used to spend much time watching the documentary (《探索与发现》)with me in our living room.
2. Our teachers often tell us that life is full of the (出乎意料的；始料不及的)，We'll never know what will happen to us in the future. What we can do is to try to do everything happily and not to complain about anything unpleasant.
3. -Excuse me,which is the way to the nearest bookstore
-Just walk along the street. You'll find it on your right side after you walk past two (街区).
4. Grandmother goes to the (市场；集市)every early morning in order to buy some fresh vegetables for the whole family.
5. Everything went wrong after I (睡过头)that morning. You will never imagine what went on with me the whole day later.
二、根据单词的首字母提示，用恰当的单词完成句子
1. The whole family felt very lucky because all of them stayed a after they had the terrible traffic accident on the way back home during the Spring Festival.
2. By the time I arrived at the a ,the plane had taken off. Thanks to the heavy traffic jam,I missed the air crash.
3.One of the best things in my life is to travel to my favorite place with only a b on my back and stay there for a few months,experiencing everything that is different from that in my hometown.
4. All the guests have been ill for the whole week. That's why the dinner party has to be c by the host.
5. We've no idea what time the stranger d last night. We only saw him walking into the hotel and drinking by himself in the corner of the hall.
三、根据中文提示，用恰当的短语完成句子
1. Poor man! He had walked on the lonely country road for almost eight hours.
How he wished that someone could him (捎······一程)！
2. After I lived in Germany for three years, I got used to (排队等待)other people at a bus stop very patiently.
3. When the famous actor (赶到；露面)at the interview,a lot of the journalists had been waiting for him for two hours already.
4. -I'm very sorry, the dress that you're looking for (卖光). Would you love to have a look at the other styles
-No,thanks! I'm only interested in that one.
5.- (在．·····以前)last year,we had read 36 English novels in our school,which had given me more confidence in learning English.
四、用方框内所给单词的恰当形式完成短文
hard, suppose, other, what, scare
Bailey: You know what I like most about the stars You look at them,at all of them up there...and you just know there's gotta be something more than...
Tibby: Life
Bailey: There has to be.
Tibby: Are you1 Bailey: Not of dying, really. It's more that I'm afraid of time. And not having enough of it. Time to figure out who I'm 2 to be...to find my place in the world before I have to leave it. I'm afraid of 3 I'll miss.
Lena: Bridget just lights everything up. She makes everything more fun. And Carmen is brilliant,but she doesn't know it. And Tibby···well,Tibby kind of marches to her own drum.I'm kind of jealous of her.
Kostos: Why
Lena: Well,because she knows who she is.
Kostos: Don't you
Lena: I don't know. I think I know who I wanna be. What you were saying the other day,about me being afraid Well, it's 4 to explain.All my life,everybody's always·.· kind of seen me a certain way. And I didn't. . . I don't. . .
Kostos: No,it's all right,I understand.
Lena: Do you
Kostos: Yeah. Some people show off their beauty because they want the world to see it. 5 try to hide their beauty because they want the world to see something else.
Lena: And what do you see
Kostos: Everything.
From the movie The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants
语法篇
一、单选题
( )1. In English,if new words continue to be used for at least five years,they will generally in Oxford English Dictionary.
A.think up B.end up C.set up D.make up
( )2.-By the time the chicken pox(水痘) in our class widely, I had just recovered from it.
-I guess you started it.
A. broke out B.had broken out C.breaks out D.has broken out
( )3. -John,did you watch the game between the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks
-Yes. But I missed the beginning. When I turned on the TV,the game for ten minutes.
A.had started B.had begun C.had been on D.had kicked off
( )4.When I arrived at the hospital，the doctor ,so we had only time for a few words.
A.just went away B.had gone away C.has just gone away D.was just going away
( )5. -Please tell Tom that he has won the first prize in the speech contest.
- ！He never won it before.
A. Congratulations B. What terrible news C. What a pleasant surprise D. How exciting the race is
二、语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
April the 1" is a wonderful day when we are free to make jokes on others. Have you ever played tricks on your friends What are the safe tricks to play on that day Follow me and have a look.
When I entered the classroom,there were four words on the blackboard:"research paper(论文)due today", I sat down. Research paper What paper The bell 1 and a few students gave large piles of papers to the teacher.
Our teacher tried to hold the stack(一堆)of papers as she turned 2 the class:"Three papers I only have three papers here. Where are everyone's research papers ”I looked around at my classmates in 3 (believe)."Well,this is not good,"our teacher went on."Looks like the grading will bedifferent this semester. Amelia,would you like 4 (present) your report to the class "
Amelia stood up and walked to the 5 of the room. How did Amelia know about this paper when I didn't I could have written a much
6 research paper than Amelia! I was a much better student! How could I have let this 7 (happen) The teacher handed Amelia back what looked to be a 30-page-long report. Amelia cleared her 8 ,opened her report and announced: "April Fools! "
Of course! It was April Fools' Day! How could we have forgotten But it was so 9 (well-plan) ! Amelia,the teacher,and two other students had done it together. Our whole class 10 (cheat) . "Next year will be different, "I thought. "Next year the joke will be on them! "
阅读篇
一、完形填空
An old farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table 1 his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked: "Grandpa! I tried to read that book just like you did 2 I didn't understand it,and what I did understand I 3 as soon as I closed the book. What 4 does reading do "
The grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied: "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water. "
The boy did as he was told,but all the water 5 before he got back to the house.
The grandfather laughed and said: "You'll have to move a little more 6 next time. "Then he sent the boy back to the river with the basket to try 7 . This time the boy ran faster,but again the basket was 8 before he returned home.
Out of breath,he told his grandfather that it was 9 to carry water in a basket,and he went to get a bucket(桶子) 10 .
The old man said: "I don't want a bucket of water, I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough. " 11 he went out the door to watch the boy try again.
The boy again dipped(浸)the basket into the river and ran as hard as he could,but when he 12 his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath,he said: "See Grandpa,it's useless! ”
＂So you think it is useless "The old man said, "Look at the basket. "
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was 13 .Instead of a dirty old coal basket,it was clean,inside and out.
＂Son,that's what 14 when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything,but when you read it,you will be 15 ，inside and out. "
( )1. A.showing B.arranging C.writing D.reading
( )2. A.but B.and C.because D.although
( )3. A.remembered B.forgot C.ignored D.recognized
( )4. A.task B.harm C.good D.importance
( )5. A.ran away B.got off C.set out D.leaked out
( )6. A.quietly B.quickly C.slowly D.carefully
( )7. A.once B.also C.again D.still
( )8. A.empty B.broken C.heavy D.dirty
( )9. A. impossible B.important C.boring D.unnecessary
( )10. A.again B.also C.therefore D.instead
( )11. A. This time B. At a time C. Ahead of time D. At the same time
( )12. A.reached B.left C.followed D.asked
( )13. A.wet B.different C.worn-out D.new
( )14. A.means B.matters C.takes D.happens
( )15. A.changed B.instructed C.reminded D.interested
二、阅读理解
A
A young man went to the expert on gems(宝石)and said he wanted to become a gemologist(宝石学家).
The expert didn't want to talk to him because he thought that the young man would not have the patience to learn. The young man asked for a chance. Finally the expert agreed and told the youth: "Be here tomorrow. "
The next morning the expert put a jade stone in the man's hand and told him: "Hold it! "The expert then went about his work:cutting,weighing,and setting gems. The boy felt a bit strange but he said nothing. He just sat quietly and waited.
The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the young man's hand and told him to hold it. On the third,fourth,and fifth day the expert repeated the work.
On the sixth day the young man held the jade stone,but could no longer stand the silence. "Sir, "he said, "when am I going to learn something ”
＂You'll learn, " the expert replied and went about his business. The young man had to keep on sitting quietly and waiting.
Several more days went by and the young man felt more and more disappointed.
One morning,as the expert came and asked him to hold out his hand,he was about to blurt out(爆发)that he could go on no longer. But as the expert placed the stone in the young man's hand,he yelled without looking at his hand: "This is not the same jade stone! "
＂You have begun to learn, " said the expert with a smile.
( )1. The gemologist first thought the young man .
A. didn't have the talent B.wouldn't have the patience C.was too lazy D.had a bad temper
( )2. When the expert asked the young man to hold the jade,he .
A.refused to do it B.felt excited C.did the job happily D.didn't understand why
( )3. How long did the young man hold a jade stone without saying anything
A. For four days. B. For five days. C. For six days. D. For seven days.
( )4. In the end the young man probably .
A.became a gemologist B.went home without learning anything
C.had a quarrel with the expert D.got some jades from the expert
( )5. What does the story want to tell us
A. Sometimes patience can give you what you want. B. Silence is good for those who are impatient.
C. You have to believe in yourself and your talent. D. Strict teachers produce outstanding students.
B
September the 11th of 2001 was one of the saddest days in recent history for Americans and all people who love peace. On that day,terrorists(恐怖分子)took control of four passenger planes and flew them into the Pentagon(五角大楼一美国国防部所在地)in Virginia and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The Twin Towers fell down within two hours. Thousands of people working in the building died.The fourth plane crashed(坠毁)in Pennsylvania.The attacks killed around 3, 000people.
After the attack,the US government tried to find the mastermind(策划者)behind the tragedy. They believed it was Osama bin Laden,the leader of Al-Qaeda(基地组织)，who organized the attacks. The group was angry with Americans for many reasons,including the support of Israel(以色列)in the ongoing fight against Islamic Palestinians(伊斯兰教巴勒斯坦人)in the Middle East.
Catching bin Laden became a major task for the US after September 11. On May 2 of this year,the US army finally found bin Laden in Pakistan and killed him.
The September 11 attacks also made Americans realize one thing-not everyone in the world loves the US. Many began to think again about the US' place in the world. The threat of terrorism from abroad became a major factor in US politics. The government has also worked to make airports and airplanes as safe as possible.
On the anniversary(周年纪念日)of the September 11 attacks,people across the US will remember the victims and heroes in many ways.
Communities will remember those who died in the terrorist attacks. There will be public ceremonies and moments of silence. People will also gather at the sites of the attacks,sing songs and share memories.
( )6. How many passenger planes did terrorists take control of on September 11, 2001
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
( )7. We can NOT tell from the story that after the attacks of September 11.
A. two buildings fell down in two hours B. President Obama gave a speech on TV
C.thousands of people working in the buildings died D.the US government made the airports safer
( )8. What was a major task for the US after September 11, 2001
A. Rebuilding the two towers. B. Remembering the dead.
C. Tracking and catching bin Laden. D. Supporting Israel against the Islamic Palestinians
( )9. What do American people often do to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks
A. They cry sadly at home. B. They hold a singing party.
C. They get together at the sites of the attacks. D. They beat a toy called Osama bin Laden.
( )10. What did people in the US learn from the September 11 attacks
A. Not everyone loves the US. B. Everyone hates the US.
C. The US is still No. 1 in the world. D. There is no threat of terrorism.
C
One of Britain's bravest women told yesterday how she helped to catch suspected(可疑的)police killer David Bieber-and was thanked with flowers by the police. It was also said that she could be inline for a share of up to 30, 000 reward money.
Vicki Brown, 30,played a very important role in catching David Bieber. Vicki,who had worked at the Royal Hotel for four years,told of her terrible experience when she had to steal into Bieber's bedroom and to watch him secretly. Then she waited alone for three hours while armed(武装的)police prepared to storm into the building.
She said, "I was very nervous. But when I opened the hotel door and saw 20 armed policemen lined up in the car park I was so glad they were there. "
The alarm had been raised because Vicki became suspicious(怀疑)of the guest who checked in at 3 p.m.the day before New Year's Eve with little luggage and wearing sunglasses and a hat pulled down over his face. She said, "He didn't seem to want to talk too much and make any eye contact. "Vicki,the only employee on duty,called her bosses Margaret, 64,and husband Stall McKale, 65,who phoned the police at 11p.m.
Officers from Northumbria Police called Vicki at the hotel in Dunston, Gatesheed, at about 11: 30 p.m.to make sure that this was the wanted man. Then they kept in touch by phoning Vicki every 15minutes. "It was about ten past two in the morning when the phone went again and a policeman said ‘Would you go and make yourself known to the armed officers outside ' My heart missed a beat. "
Vicki quietly showed eight armed officers through passages(走廊)and staircases to the top floor room and handed over the key. "I realized that my bedroom window overlooks that part of the hotel,so I went to watch. I could not see into the man's room,but I could see the passage. The police kept shouting at the man to come out with his hands showing. Then suddenly he must have come out because they shouted for him to lie down while he was handcuffed(戴手铐). ”
( )11. The underlined phrase "be in line for" means" .
A.get B.pay C.reach D.catch
( )12. Why did Vicki become suspicious of David Bieber
A. Because the police called her.B. Because he looked very strange.
C. Because he came to the hotel with little luggage. D. Because Vicki had the pictures of the man wanted by the police.
( )13. Why did Vicki's heart miss a beat
A. Because the phone went again. B. Because she would be famous.
C. Because the policemen had already arrived. D. Because she saw 20 policemen in the car park.
( )14. How did Vicki's emotions change during the whole event
A. Suspicious-nervous-relieved-proud. B. Nervous-suspicious-excited-proud.
C. Excited-terrified-relieved-nervous. D. Suspicious-excited-nervous-relieved.
( )15. How many hours did the whole event last from the moment Bieber came to the hotel to the arrival of some armed officers
A. 6. B. 8. C. 11. D. 14.
D
In a slum(贫民窟)classroom in India there are only three walls. Students have no desks and sit on shabby(破旧的)cloth.The classroom is hot,usually above 45'℃ and there is no electricity or even water.
But it is here that volunteer teachers, Li Nianci and Tang Shujun, Senior 3 students from Shanghai Shixi High School,have learned some important lessons.
The two 18-year-old teenagers spent 14 days teaching in Morning Light Slum School in Faridabad,a countryside area of Delhi this summer.
They were given the chance by an international volunteer organization, IVHQ after sending an application form(申请表).Li taught English and drawing while Tang taught paper folding.
Li said her biggest challenge was the hot weather. She explained that Faridabad is very poor. Mostpeople don't have air conditioners(空调) or even electric fans. And the electricity often goes off unexpectedly.
Li admitted that one night she suddenly woke up at about 2 a.m. because of the heat. The electricity went off.
＂I once even fainted(香倒)because of the heat. It was the most terrible weather I have ever experienced in my 18 years of life! " she said.
＂But Indian people are used to the heat and gradually have more perseverance(毅力)and stamina（耐力)than those in other places because of the weather. I realized how spoiled I had been. "
The other girt, Tang,was more impressed by the Indian students who were about 5 to 10 years old.＂They are friendly, "Tang said. "They liked calling us "Dee Dee',which means sister,time and time again. "
Most students knew little about paper folding so Tang had to teach them very patiently. "It was tiring because every day I almost helped everyone to fold the paper in person, "Tang said. "But it did pay off. "
Once a boy secretly asked Tang to come over. He carefully took out a well-folded paper crane(鹤)from his bag and showed it to her. "I felt a great sense of achievement at that moment, " she laughed.
＂I find language is really not a barrier at all in communication, " Tang said. “We don't know much Hindi and the students didn't speak English well,but we still got along. All that matters is that you have a heart willing(愿意的)to listen. "
( )16. The most difficult part for Li Nianci when she was in Faridabad was that .
A.the weather was too hot B.there was no electricity
C.there was not enough water D.students didn't understand her English
( )17. What did Li Nianci and Tang Shujun not teach in in Morning Light Slum School in Faridabad
A. English. B. Chinese. C. Paper folding. D. Drawing.
( )18. What does Li Nianci think of those Indian people
A. They are enjoying the hot weather. B. They are more hardworking than people in other countries.
C. They are too shy to communicate with foreigners. D. They develop strong will because of the heat.
( )19. When the boy handed the paper crane to Tang, .
A.he wanted to attract more attention from her B. he wanted all his classmates to see it
C.she was proud for what she had done D.she expected to see a better-folded one
( )20. Which of the following might be concluded from Li and Tang's experiences
A. Being a teacher will teach you great lessons.
B. Students should try their best to overcome difficulty.
C. Everyone should find some chance to be volunteers.
D. A willing heart is the most important thing in communication.
三、任务型阅读（请从A-F6个谚语中选择5个与以下场景配对。
1. How should we eat to keep healthy Do you eat very healthy food Or do you like delicious but not-so healthy food What other suggestion do we have for our health
2. I find it is true with my students. If they only recite without understanding,they cannot use English well. Do you know some people that only follow others but never think What will you say to him
3. Even a world-famous skater is not born a good one,but only keeping on training after every fall and injury and never giving up.
4. Once there was a race between a rabbit and a tortoise. At first the rabbit was so happy for the tortoise was far behind him. But the happiness didn't last long and the tortoise was the final winner.
5. What will you do when something is really too difficult for you Will you just stop Or will you keep on Once you make up your mind to do something,please believe that there must be a way of doing it!
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Learning without thinking is a dangerous thing. C. He who laughs last laughs best. D. Where there's a will,there's a way. E. Practice makes perfect.F. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.