Unit 4　I used to be afraid of the dark.Self Check同步练习（含答案）人教版英语九年级全册

Unit 4　I used to be afraid of the dark.Self Check(同步练习）
一、完形填空。
I used to hate running.At secondary school I found it very tired to run around the sports field and I was always one of the __1__ students to cross the finish line.Then，in 2022，my friend asked me to run with him.My __2__ was，“No way！I hate running.”
During the weekend I thought about his question.“__3__ do I hate running？” I thought.In the end I decided to change it.I told my friend I would like to run with him. He was __4__ to hear that.He advised me to look for a running program on the Internet to __5__ me learn how to run.There were lots of running programs on the Internet.I __6__ a 14 week running program.I would attend a match when I finished the program. I had to run three times a week.At first，I ran for short periods of __7__ and had long breaks.Then as the weeks went on，I had to run for longer periods of time and the breaks got __8__．I enjoyed following the running program each week.Now I can run for more than 30 minutes each time！I went from __9__ running to loving running!
From this experience I __10__ it was a good idea to try something before saying I hated it！Because it turned out (证明) that I really enjoyed running.
( )1.A.first　　B．last　　C．second　D．best
( )2.A.answer B．Result C．question D．saying
( )3.A.What B．How C．Why D．When
( )4.A.sad B．Worried C．angry D．glad
( )5.A.help B．give C．bring D．lead
( )6.A.saw B．Made C．borrowed D．chose
( )7.A.week B．year C．time D.month
( )8.A.stronger B．Weaker C．longer D．shorter
( )9.A.hating B．Liking C．enjoying D．learning
( )10.A.thought B．Learned C．promised D．became
二、阅读理解。
A
When you were a little child，your parents made decisions about everything for you because you weren't old enough to take care of yourself and make careful decisions.Finally，however，you grow up and become a teenager.You begin to have your own thoughts and opinions about life.
As you change and grow into this new person who makes your own decisions，your parents may have a difficult time adjusting (调整).They aren't used to the new you—they only know you as a child.
In most families，adjustment can cause lots of arguments between teens and parents. You want to cover your walls with posters，but your parents don't understand why you don't like your wallpaper anymore.Then you feel your parents don't respect you and don't allow you to do what you like，and your parents get angry because they disagree with your decisions.And some other things—like friends you have—can cause even bigger arguments，because your parents will always be ready to protect you and keep you safe，no matter how old you are.
However，the good news is that there will be fewer arguments as your parents realize that you have grown up and should have your own ideas.Before you get on very well with each other again，communication between you and your parents is very important.
( )11.The writer describes ________ in the first paragraph.
A．the decisions you may make B．the changes you may make
C．the happy time you may have D．the friends you may have
( )12.Why do your parents need to adjust when you become independent
A．Because they don't often stay at home.
B．Because they are busy at work.
C．Because they get angry easily.
D．Because they're not familiar with (熟悉) the new you.
( )13.The underlined word “respect” means “________” in Chinese.
A．责备 B．培养 C．欢迎 D．尊重
( )14.From the passage，we can learn that ________.
A．teenagers like to be with their parents
B.parents may have a happy time adjusting
C.parents don't need to respect their children
D.friends you have may cause bigger arguments
( )15.In order to get on well with your parents，you should often ________.
A．communicate with them
B．agree with their ideas
C．protect them
D．do what you like
B
My daughter，Cindy，used to be shy but now she's kind of active and outgoing.
I still remembered one thing.One day last month，Cindy got an upset stomach，so I took her to see a doctor.When we waited in line outside the waiting room，we saw a lady beside us.She looked very upset.Then Cindy gave a smile card to the lady，saying，“I hope everything goes well.” The lady hugged (拥抱) Cindy and said nothing.Later，Cindy gave out five more smile cards that day.
Last Monday，I went shopping with Cindy in a supermarket.After shopping，we went to the cash register (收银台).To my surprise，I couldn't find my wallet and I didn't know what to do.At that time，a lady came to us and paid for us.She was just the lady who was at the doctor's that day.I said “thank you” to her.She said，“I was moved by your daughter's kindness.” Then I returned the money to her the next day.
Now our family members always enjoy helping others.And giving out smile cards is a good way to help.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
16．What did Cindy use to be like
17．Where did they see the lady for the first time
18．What did Cindy give to the lady
19．How many smile cards did Cindy give out altogether that day
20．What did the lady do for the writer in the supermarket
三、短文填空。
阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
Linda is my new friend.She is 21. European exchange student (交换生) from London.She came to Shanghai last year.She
22. (change) a lot since she came here.Now let me give you a general 23. (introduce) to her changes.
Linda used to be a shy girl.Her face would turn red 24. she made a speech in public.She used to keep silent in class.Though she knew the answer to a question，she didn't dare 25. (put) up her hand.She wasn't 26. (absence) from school. And she had fewer friends at school.
I asked her why she wanted to be an exchange student.She told me that she wanted to improve 27. (her) and she was interested in Chinese language and culture. She hoped to become a popular girl.This was 28. (exact) what her parents wanted to see.
Now Linda gets on well with her new teachers and classmates.She has dealt 29. . her shyness and quietness.She has become an outgoing，30. . (humor)and helpful girl.Her parents are so happy to hear how much she has changed.
答案：
1-10：BACDADCDAD
11-15：BDDDA
16.She used to be shy.
17.(Outside the waiting room) At the doctor's.
18.A smile card.
19.Six/6.
20.She paid for her.
21.a
22.has changed
23.introduction
24.when
25.to put
26.absent
27.herself
28.exactly
29.with
30.humorous