Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.
(时间:120分钟 分值:120分)
第一部分 听力(共四大题,满分20分)
Ⅰ.短对话理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
( )1.How did Mike use to get to school
A. B. C.
( )2.What sports does Steve like doing now
A. B. C.
( )3.What did Mr. Brown teach the speakers
A.Maths. B.English. C.Chemistry.
( )4.What did the boy's mother use to look like
A.She used to be thin.
B.She used to be tall.
C.She used to have long hair.
( )5.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Son and mother.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Classmates.
Ⅱ.长对话理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到两段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7题。
( )6.What did the man's hometown use to be like
A.Modern. B.Small. C.Rich.
( )7.How do people in the man's hometown make a living now
A.By working in the field.
B.By working in the factory.
C.By working at home.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What did Tina use to like
A.She used to like chess.
B.She used to like singing.
C.She used to like basketball.
( )9.Why does Tim like sports
A.Because doing sports is good for his health.
B.Because doing sports can make him excited.
C.Because doing sports can relax him.
( )10.How often does Tim exercise
A.Three times a week.
B.Twice a week.
C.Every day.
Ⅲ.短文理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文。短文后有五个小题,请根据短文内容,在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
( )11.How did the speaker use to go to his grandparents' house
A.By car. B.By bus. C.By train.
( )12.What does the speaker dislike now
A.Climbing. B.Gardening. C.Fishing.
( )13.What did the speaker think of cutting the grass by hand
A.He hated it.
B.He didn't mind it.
C.He enjoyed it.
( )14.Where do the speaker's grandparents live now
A.In the mountains.
B.In a large town.
C.In a city.
( )15.When does the speaker usually visit his grandparents now
A.In summer. B.In autumn. C.In winter.
Ⅳ.信息转换(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容,写出下面表格中所缺的单词,每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。
A Robbery (抢劫案) at the City Bank
Time At 16. in the morning.
Way of leaving By 17. .
Looks Both of them are 18. and have square faces and very 19. hair, but only one is strong.
Reward (奖金) 20. dollars.
第二部分 语言知识运用(共三大题,满分35分)
Ⅴ.单项填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( )21.—Why was Jane absent the class today
—Because she got hurt in the race. But she got first place in it and we are proud her.
A.of;with B.from;with C.of;of D.from;of
( )22.It was a pity that the traffic accident had a great on the lady's life.
A.interview B.influence
C.direction D.introduction
( )23.—I'm sorry to know that you the English exam again. How can I help you
—Please tell me how to improve my writing skills.
A.passed B.failed C.missed D.lost
( )24.—The British teacher is very . He always tells us some interesting jokes.
—We all like him very much.
A.humorous B.serious C.friendly D.helpful
( )25.I watch short videos on the Internet. I think watching them is a waste of time.
A.always B.usually C.often D.seldom
( )26.—A number of young people crazy about pop music.
—That's so true. The number of pop fans increasing.
A.are;are B.is;is C.are;is D.is;are
( )27.After retiring from his job, the old man painting in his free time. His dream was to be a painter when he was a little boy.
A.took up B.took away
C.took back D.took down
( )28.Diana used to to work, but now she is used to because the road is crowded and she wants to keep fit.
A.drive;walk B.drive;walking
C.driving;walk D.driving;walking
( )29.—Nowadays China has made great achievements in many fields.
—You're right. We really our great motherland.
A.make use of B.get ready for
C.take pride in D.catch up with
( )30.—You didn't use to like swimming, did you
— . And I still like swimming now.
A.No, I didn't B.Yes, I did
C.Yes, I used to D.No, I didn't use to
Ⅵ.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
As we can see, many people around us want to change others. In 31 opinion, if others can change, they will feel better. However, this is not true. We must know change needs to start with ourselves. Here is a story.
One day, Jackie and Tony 32 to visit one of their old friends Michael. Michael had dedicated (奉献) his life to praying (祈祷) and helping others. Now, he was getting old and sick. 33 Jackie and Tony reached, they asked Michael about his life. Jackie asked, “Michael, can you 34 us what you have learned over the years ”
“Yes. Time and tide (岁月) wait for no man,” replied Michael. “So, we should never waste time. Instead, we should do something meaningful.”
Tony said, “You've been praying to God for long. What do you pray 35 ”
Michael smiled and replied, “In the beginning when I was young, I prayed to God to give me the strength to change the world. But slowly, I realized that I could never make it. Then, I started to pray to God to give me the strength to change people around me.”
“Your 36 has come true as we know that you've helped a lot of people,” said Jackie.
Michael shook his head and said, “Well, I've helped many, but I've never changed them. In fact, it's 37 for me to change others. You know what One can change, but only if he or she wants to. Now at this age, I finally 38 what I should have been praying for from the start.”
“ 39 is it ” asked Jackie and Tony in surprise.
“The ability to 40 myself,” replied Michael with a smile.
( )31.A.my B.our C.his D.their
( )32.A.learned B.decided C.refused D.failed
( )33.A.If B.After C.Before D.Although
( )34.A.share with B.depend on C.shout to D.compare with
( )35.A.in B.to C.for D.against
( )36.A.habit B.advice C.wish D.opinion
( )37.A.easy B.important C.necessary D.impossible
( )38.A.forget B.realize C.repeat D.choose
( )39.A.Who B.When C.What D.Where
( )40.A.accept B.change C.punish D.trust
B
Katie and Alice were twins. They were so alike that few people could tell them apart. They were almost like seeing one person looking in a mirror. They were best friends. But the twins' 41 were not exactly the same. Alice preferred (更喜欢) sports 42 Katie preferred foreign languages and was good at French.
Katie 43 going to a summer camp in France. Alice wasn't interested in it, so she didn't go. However, she was angry that Katie wanted to spend the summer away from her.
Two months later, Katie 44 . Alice rushed to the airport to pick her up. To Alice's 45 , Katie looked completely different! Alice felt uncomfortable staying with her sister. When Alice asked Katie about France, Katie didn't talk much. It made Alice feel upset 46 they used to tell each other everything. Over the weeks, the twins communicated even less.
Soon it was 47 birthday. The twins used to talk all night long before the big day. That night, Katie came into Alice's bedroom, saying, “I'm 48 that I haven't spoken to you much recently.”
“Well, you have new friends now,” Alice said sadly.
Katie said, “For a while, I thought my French friends were more exciting than my friends at home. But I was 49 . You're my sister, and you will always be my best friend.”
Alice said, “I'm sorry, too. It's natural for twins to have new friends, and we can 50 be best friends without being together all the time.”
( )41.A.abilities B.habits C.requests D.interests
( )42.A.when B.if C.while D.since
( )43.A.finished B.practiced C.suggested D.risked
( )44.A.left B.agreed C.changed D.returned
( )45.A.joy B.amusement C.surprise D.satisfaction
( )46.A.because B.even if C.unless D.so that
( )47.A.his B.our C.their D.her
( )48.A.glad B.nervous C.sorry D.worried
( )49.A.smart B.friendly C.unhappy D.wrong
( )50.A.only B.still C.even D.just
Ⅶ.补全对话(共5小题;每小题1分, 满分5分)
根据对话内容,从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有两个为多余选项。
(Maria is talking with her old friend Holly. They haven't seen each other for a long time. M = Maria H=Holly)
M:Hi. Holly. It's me, Maria.
H:Come in, please. 51.
M:Thanks. we haven't seen each other for nearly ten years. You have changed a lot.
H:Yes. How time flies! I used to be shy, but I am outgoing now.
M:52.
H:Right, I began to have long hair three years ago. 53.
M:Great! The long hair looks quite nice on you.
H:Thanks. Oh, sorry, I'm so excited that I almost forget to offer you something. 54.
M:Coffee, please.
H:With sugar or milk
M:Neither, thanks. 55.
H:OK. It will be ready soon. Just a minute.
A.How about you
B.How do you like it
C.Would you like something to drink
D I like coffee with nothing in it.
E.Make yourself at home, Maria.
F.You used to like coffee with sugar.
G.And your hair used to be short, but now you have long hair.
第三部分 阅读(共两节,满分40分)
Ⅷ.阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
第一节 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Do you find it easy to change
Alex Two months ago, my doctor told me I needed to eat less salt. Before then I put a spoonful of salt on almost everything I ate. I thought food was tasteless without salt. At first it was difficult, but now whenever I eat out, I feel the food tastes too salty.
Vicki We've got a new baby. Just two weeks old. We love him very much but he doesn't sleep through the night. We used to have at least eight hours' sleep. Now we're lucky if we get two hours' sleep before he wakes us up. We used to stay in bed until mid-morning at the weekend, but now we don't have a weekend anymore!
Chloe I've just started my first job after university and life is not so nice. At university I got up at about nine o'clock and now I have to start work then. I used to work when I felt like working. But now, my boss says when I should work and when I can have a break.
John My family moved to Canada earlier this year and we've found it difficult to adapt to (适应) the cold winter. We used to live in New Mexico, America where the winters weren't so cold. The best piece of advice I was given was to buy a very warm coat and hat!
( )56.Who might not have enough sleep now
A.Alex and Vicki. B.Vicki and Chloe.
C.Chloe and John. D.John and Alex.
( )57.What gets John into trouble in Canada
A.The food. B.The sleep.
C.The work. D.The weather.
( )58.What can we know from the text
A.Alex doesn't like salty food any more.
B.Vicki can relax herself only on weekends.
C.Chloe can work when she feels like working now.
D.John has adapted to the cold winter in Canada.
B
Susan was afraid of the dark. In fact, she couldn't sleep without leaving the lights on. She wasn't sure why she hated the dark so much. Her parents worried about her, and they always tried to find ways to help her. They left the lights on and then came back to turn them off after she fell asleep, but if she woke up she'd always start crying. They also tried giving her a flashlight (手电) to keep beside her, but she used up the batteries (电池) in one night.
Her father gave up, but her mother kept trying to think of new things. One day, she came home with a big smile on her face and two bags in her hands. “Guess what I've got ” she said to Susan.
“I have no idea,” answered Susan.
Susan's mother took two things out of the bags. The first, Susan discovered, was a pair of slippers (拖鞋) that had flashing lights on them. The second was a pair of pajamas (睡衣) that could shine in the dark.
“Wow!” cried Susan. “These are amazing.” Even though it was only four o'clock in the afternoon, she tried them on quickly. They fit nicely, looked great, and they shone brightly!
“They're the best things in the world ever!” cried Susan. She was so excited that she went to sleep right after dinner. The lights on her slippers flashed, and the shine-in-the-dark pajamas kept her feeling safe all night.
It was several nights later before Susan realized she wasn't scared of the dark anymore, not even if the slipper lights stopped flashing and her pajamas stopped shining.
( )59.What would Susan do when she woke up at night in the dark
A.Call her parents.
B.Feel afraid and cry.
C.Play with her flashlight.
D.Go to her parents' bedroom.
( )60.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Flashlights. B.Bags.
C.Slippers. D.Pajamas.
( )61.What did Susan think of the slippers and the pajamas
A.She thought they were useful though not beautiful.
B.She was afraid to use them.
C.She didn't care about them.
D.She liked them.
( )62.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Susan was not afraid of the dark at last.
B.Susan liked the slippers better than the pajamas.
C.The slippers and the pajamas stopped working a month later.
D.Susan couldn't fall asleep without the slippers and the pajamas.
C
These days so many things are going digital (数字化的), and books are too.People can buy e-books or cheap books online.This means that some bookstores have a hard time staying open.This isn't a new problem, but things are finally starting to turn around.
Bookstore sales in the US went up 2.5 percent from 2014 to 2015, according to the US Census Bureau.They have found success by trying new things like holding events, adding a coffee shop and food and creating a fun experience for book lovers.
Also, bookstores are trying to bring in new shoppers in cool ways.The Shakespeare and Co.bookstore in New York is adding the Espresso Book Machine, which can print any book you want within five minutes at the store.This special machine can help people search for books easily.
And sometimes, if you can't beat them, it's okay to join them.Many stores like Second Story Books in Washington DC, use online bookstores like Amazon to their advantage.They have two bookstores where people can shop and enjoy themselves, but they also sell books on Amazon to make more money.
While bookstores still face difficulties, it seems there are ways for them to succeed.So why not stop by a bookstore next time you want to pick out a new book
( )63.What can the Espresso Book Machine do at bookstores
A.Make people feel comfortable while reading.
B.Make coffee quickly for people.
C.Print any book in five minutes.
D.Help people search for paper books easily.
( )64.What does Second Story Books do
A.They try hard to beat online bookstores.
B.They shut down their actual bookstores to sell online.
C.They start more bookstores at different places.
D.They keep their actual bookstores but also sell online.
( )65.What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A.Bookstores will also have a bright future.
B.E-books have finally taken the place of common books.
C.More and more bookstores are going to close.
D.Bookstores find more things to sell besides books.
D
When I was thirteen years old, I had an enemy. His name was Fred. He laughed at all my shortcomings. He made fun of all the students who were weaker than him. My mother passed away when I was ten, and he didn't even stop treating me badly for that!
One day, he and a few of his friends poured mustard (芥末酱) all over my new shirt which my aunt bought for me. I cried alone for hours and thought Fred was the last person in the world that I'd like to see.
A few weeks before school was out, Fred stopped coming to school. It was strange and I asked around only to find that his mother passed away the week before.
I felt sorry for him! He had never been a sweetheart, but I knew how terrible it was to lose a parent as a child.
I tried to get his address and mailed him a long, anonymous (匿名的) letter about how I dealt with losing my mom, and the things I'd learned from it. And mostly, I told him how sorry I was for his loss.
A few weeks later, when he returned to school, he still made fun of me, but I felt much better about the situation. My letter didn't change him, but it changed me!
( )66.What can we know from the first paragraph
A.Fred was a popular student at school.
B.The writer got on badly with Fred.
C.The writer was stronger than Fred.
D.Fred didn't have any friends at school.
( )67.What happened to the writer's new shirt that day
A.It became small because of being washed.
B.It was thrown away by mistake.
C.Fred cut it with a knife.
D.Fred made it dirty.
( )68.What was the purpose of the writer's writing a letter to Fred
A.To help Fred to feel better.
B.To make fun of Fred.
C.To make friends with Fred.
D.To ask Fred to come back to school.
( )69.What can we learn from the passage
A.Fred changed a lot because of the writer's letter.
B.Fred didn't know who the letter was from.
C.Fred felt thankful to the writer of the letter.
D.Fred and the writer became good friends.
E
During the years people change a lot. Five years is enough to compare yourself now and then. I think that I have changed a lot in the past five years.
Firstly, there are changes in my thoughts (思想). Five years ago my thoughts were the same as a child's. I believed that the world was a place without problems. I thought that I could always have time for games and friends wouldn't change. Also I was sure that if I had any problems, my parents could always be around me offering help. Now I still believe that the world is a great place to live in, but sometimes you'll encounter different problems and you have to face them. And at times you have to deal with these problems alone without any help. And that is one of the changes that have happened to me in the past five years. Now I'm much more responsible (负责任的) and serious than five years ago.
Secondly, there are some changes in my interests. Now I spend less time with friends and I spend most of my time studying for exams. Five years ago, it wasn't so. I believed that there was nothing more important than playing football or watching cartoon movies during those days.
Although I have changed in some ways, there are some similar ways between now and then. For example, I still like spending time with friends. And I am still sure that childhood is the best time in our life.
( )70.What does the underlined word “encounter” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Find B.Meet
C.Like D.Help
( )71.What was the most important to the writer five years ago
A.Facing problems.
B.Spending time with friends.
C.Playing football.
D.Watching football games.
( )72.What is the best title of the text
A.Changes in my interests
B.Changes and similarities
C.Changes in my thoughts
D.Changes in the past five years
第二节 阅读下面短文,并用英语回答问题(请注意每小题的词数要求)。
F
I used to live in my own room alone. But one day it all changed when my brother Mike wanted to share my room. As soon as he entered my room, it wasn't clean anymore. I was angry that he often left his dirty clothes and toys everywhere!
One evening, I was doing homework on my computer while Mike was listening to music. Later, I left my seat to get some water. When I returned, I found he was using my computer to play games. I didn't save the homework! Sadly, he closed my program without saving it — all I did disappeared! I shouted at him. He cried a lot as my mother came and beat him. And then my mother asked him to leave my room at once.
Then I did my homework once again till 10:00 p.m. When turning off the computer, I saw my brother's photo on the table. Looking at his lovely face, I suddenly felt sorry. I went to see what he was doing. I found he was sleeping in my parents' bed. I kissed his face. He woke up and said, “I'm sorry for bringing you trouble, dear brother.”
I was quite moved. That very night, Mike and I shared not only the room, but also the bed.
73.How was the room since Mike moved in (不超过10个词)
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74.Why did the writer shout at Mike (不超过10个词)
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75.How were the writer and Mike in the end (不超过15个词)
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第四部分 写(共两大题,满分25分)
Ⅸ.单词拼写(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
根据首字母及汉语提示,完成下列单词的拼写,使句意明确,语言通顺。
76.She's probably not making herself very clear, but we get the g (总的) idea.
77.The boy looked at the roller coaster and didn't d (敢) to try it.
78.—I'm going to see Michael tomorrow, Mrs. Smith.
—Thank you, Lena. Your care is e (确切地) what he needs now.
79.You should make an i (介绍) of yourself when meeting someone for the first time.
80.Teaching children with special needs r (需要) patience and understanding.
Ⅹ.书面表达(共1小题;满分20分)
转眼间,你已经是一名九年级的学生了。你还记得刚升入初中时的自己是什么样子的吗 这两年在你身上发生了哪些变化 本周英语老师给你们布置了一篇题为“My Changes”的英语作文,请你根据下面的要求完成这篇作文。
要求:
1.写出你三个方面的变化,使用used to结构;
2.紧扣作文题目、语言表达准确。语意通顺、连贯;
3.词数不少于80。短文的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
My Changes
I'm in Grade 9 now and I have changed a lot. ______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
These are my changes. What about yours
参考答案
听力部分录音稿
Ⅰ.短对话理解
你将听到五段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
1.W:Mike, I remember you used to ride a bike to school, right
M:That's true.But now I walk to school every day.It's good exercise.
2.W:Steve used to like swimming, but now he is interested in playing football.
M:Yes, he is a good football player.
3.M:I remember Mr.Brown used to teach us maths and Mr.White taught us English.
W:Not really.Mr.Brown taught us chemistry.
4.W:Who is the woman in the picture
M:My mother. She used to be heavy and have long hair.
5.W:Mike, you used to go to the class late, but these days you are never late again. As your head teacher, I'm so happy to see that.
M:Thank you, Mrs. Green.
Ⅱ.长对话理解
你将听到两段对话,每段对话后有几个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7小题。
M:Lily, have a look at these photos. I took them in my hometown last week.
W:Wow! Your hometown has changed a lot these years.
M:Yes. My hometown looks more beautiful and modern than before. And more and more people move to live here.
W:How do people make a living
M:They used to work in the field, but now they work in the factory.
W:Oh, people live much better than before.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至10题。
M:What club do you want to join, Tina
W:I'd like to join the chess club.
M:Really I remember that you used to like singing.
W:Yes. But I'm more interested in chess now. What about you, Tim What do you like
M:I used to like listening to music, but I prefer sports now. Doing sports is good for my health.
W:Yes, I agree with you. How often do you do sports
M:Every day. Do you want to do sports with me
W:Sure, I'd like to.
Ⅲ.短文理解
你将听到一篇短文,短文后有五个小题。请根据短文内容,在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
When I was a child, my parents and I used to go to my grandparents' house in the mountains. We lived in a city then, but we visited them every year. We didn't have a car at that time, so we traveled by bus. It really took ages! We didn't go in winter because there was too much snow. I loved helping my grandfather in his garden, although I dislike gardening now! He didn't have a machine, so we had to cut the grass by hand. It was hard, but I used to enjoy it.
I still live in the same city, but I don't go to the mountains anymore. My grandparents don't live there any longer. They went to live in a large town five years ago. Now, I usually visit them in summer, but it's not as nice as the mountains used to be.
Ⅳ.信息转换
你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容,写出下面表格中所缺的单词,每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。
Here is the news in “Special English”. There was a robbery at the City Bank this morning. Two men went into the bank at 9:50.Their hats were low over their faces. When the bank worker asked if he could help them, they suddenly pulled out guns from their pockets. In less than two minutes they took away the money bag and returned to the street. A car was waiting outside. They got into the car and went away in a great hurry. The bank worker said that the two men are both very tall, but only one is strong. They both have square faces and very short hair. The police have offered a reward of fifty thousand dollars for any information about them.
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1~5 ABCCB 6~10 BBBAC 11~15 BBCBA
16.9:50 17.car 18.tall 19.short 20.50,000
第二部分 语言知识运用
21~25 DBBAD 26~30 CABCB
31~35 ABBAC 36~40 CDBCB 41~45 DCCDC 46~50 ACCDB 51~55 EGBCD
第三部分 阅读
56~58 BDA 59~62 BCDA 63~65 CDA 66~69 BDAB 70~72 BCD
73.It wasn't clean anymore.
74.Because Mike made the writer's homework lost.
75.The writer and his brother Mike share not only the room, but also the bed.
第四部分 写
76.general 77.dare 78.exactly 79.introduction 80.requires
书面表达
One Possible Version:
My Changes
I'm in Grade 9 now and I have changed a lot. First, I used to play sports after school, but now I don't have time to do it anymore. I'm really busy with my studies. Second, I have made much progress in English. I used to be weak in it. But with my English teacher's help, now I often get good grades in my English exams. What's more, I'm more outgoing than I used to be. I used to be afraid of speaking in front of people. But now I can give a speech in public. I've also made many friends.
These are my changes. What about yours
