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九年级英语Unit11阅读限时练
一、完形填空。(限时8分钟)
Some people have no interest in sports. They think that sports make them 1 and smell bad.They say, "Why waste time playing sports " To these people, I politely say, "You have not discovered the 2 of sports!"
Let me share with you a basketball game I played two weeks ago. Our parents and friends were there to 3 us. A lot of people were watching. We all wanted to 4 the game in front of so many people.
The game was 5 over and we were one point behind. Our coach called us together and said, "Okay, this is it! Either we score now or the game is over. Let's work hard to score. Even if we don't score, 6 we know that we have tried our best. So, boys, don't think too much. It doesn't matter if we lose. Just do it.
Well, in the last 7 of the game, we truly scored and two teams tied (打成平局)!We went into overtime (加时) and we lost in the end. But after the game, the coach hugged all of us. He told us that he was 8 because he had never seen a team try harder than us.
To be honest, I 9 a lot of pleasure in playing sports. It makes me happy and comfortable.That's why I play sports whenever I get the chance. So my 10 is to choose a sport and keep doing it. Your body will thank you and your mind will be ready to work well.
( )1.A.lazy B.tired C.ugly D.stupid
( )2.A.price B.time C.fun D.level
( )3.A.call B.praise C.help D.cheer
( )4.A. win B.watch C.join D.report
( )5.A.suddenly B.nearly C.finally D.recently
( )6.A.at first B.at once C.at times D.at least
( )7.A.month B.week C.hour D.minute
( )8.A.brave B.active C.proud D.honest
( )9.A.feel B.face C.guess D.give
( )10.A.advice B.order C.action D.interest
二、阅读理解。(限时7分钟)
Frances was blowing bubbles(泡) in her milk. There was only a little milk left, so the bubbles weren't going over the sides of the glass.But it drove Aunt Augusta mad.
"Don't act like a baby,"said Aunt Augusta impatiently.
Her words made Frances down.
The next morning, Frances danced in a circle with her younger sister Grace and Grace's friends.Just then her friend Julie came along."You'd better act your age,"said Julie.
Feeling embarrassed(尴尬的),Frances said goodbye to Grace and went with Julie to join their friends.
The next day was Saturday. Frances wasn't feeling excited about visiting her grandparents since Aunt Augusta would go there as well.
Before dinner, Grandma sang rhymes(童谣)with Grace and they danced together. Frances thought, "Grandma doesn't act her age."
At the table, Frances felt a little better after having some of her favorite food. Then Aunt Augusta started talking about her story.
"My neighbor's dog took a bone into my garden!" she said. "Then I put it back in that man's mailbox."
"Oh, Augusta," said Grandma, "you should learn to act your age."
Aunt Augusta said, "It's OK to act like a child sometimes."
Frances started to laugh. Her bad feelings disappeared.
On Sunday, Frances was playing hopscotch(跳房子) with Grace when Julie walked by.
"You still play a baby game like this "asked Julie.
"Yes, I do, said Frances happily.
Watching for a while, Julie asked, "May I join you "
( )11. Aunt Augusta got mad because .
A. Frances broke her glass
B. Frances talked back to her
C. Frances refused to drink milk
D. Frances acted like a baby
( )12. Why did Frances feel upset in her grandparents' house at first
A. Because nobody danced with her.
B. Because Aunt Augusta was also there.
C. Because Grandma was too busy to play with her.
D. Because she didn't find her favorite food there.
( )13. The conversation between Grandma and Aunt Augusta probably made Frances .
A.worried B.proud C.relaxed D.nervous
( )14. What did Frances do after she answered Julie's question on Sunday
A. She invited Julie to play with them.
B.She continued playing hopscotch with Grace.
C. She went home because Julie's words hurt her feelings.
D. She stopped playing hopscotch and went away with Julie.
( )15. What's the best title for the passage
A.Act Your Age
B. Fun Games to Play
C. Aunt Augusta's Story
D.Be Friends with Everyone
三、任务型阅读。(限时7分钟)
Days pass by, it seems that daily life will become boring if nothing unexpected happens in our lives.The sense of ceremony (仪式感) from special days keeps our feelings fresh and increases expectations of life.
Mrs. Li has two children, Li Xin is her 15-year-old daughter, Li Lei is Li Xin's brother,he's older than Li Xin.
A new semester(学期)should begin with a sense of ceremony. On the first day of the new term, Li Xin sat in front of the TV and watched the First Class, an educational program of CCTV.The First Class encouraged her to study hard and be a useful person.
Another exciting thing to bring her the sense of ceremony is flag-raising ceremony. On Monday morning, students were dressed in school uniforms and stood in a neat (整齐的) line on the playground quietly. While Li Xin was singing along with the national anthem(国歌) and watching the rising flag, the sense of national pride and love for the country came into her heart.
Li Xin will leave junior high school this year.She expects the moving moment of graduation ceremony. She will never forget the important people in her life who helped and supported her-her parents, her teachers and her friends.She will consider what they've done for her and hope that they will be proud of her in the future.
As for Li Lei, he can't wait to grow up,as he can make his own decisions. He always asks a question,"At what age do I really become an adult "In China, the 18th birthday is a very important event for young people because they can vote (投票)and learn to drive a car,so Mrs.Li regards Li Lei's birthday as the most important event. She will have a big birthday party for her son. Li Lei realizes no matter how old he is, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible.
Every moment to record a meaningful event brings a sense of ceremony and makes our lives colorful.
阅读短文,回答下列问题。
16. How old is Li Xin
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17. What did the First Class encourage Li Xin to do
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18. When did Li Xin take part in the flag-raising ceremony
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19. Who helped Li Xin during her junior high school
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20. Can Li Lei vote and learn to drive a car at the age of 18
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四、阅读下面短文,将画线部分译成英文或中文。(限时8分钟)
True happiness is priceless. We can't buy it, and no one can hand it to us.21. If you want to be happy, you need to have happy habits. Here is a list of habits that have a high chance of growing your happiness.
Wear a smile. When we smile at others, they usually smile at us in return. We don't always need a reason to smile. 22.我们微笑是因为微笑使我们感觉更好。Smile when you're on the phone. Smile when you look in the mirror. Smile about something you hear on the radio. Smile at someone you know. Smile at a stranger.
Be thankful. Think about these questions:What are you thankful to Who are you thankful to I encourage you to make a shortlist of thanks.23. Then take some time to let the people you're thankful to know how much you appreciate them. Send a card. Write a letter. Visit in person. You'll find something that costs you so little can mean so much to others. It's amazing.
Learn to give. We all have something we can give others. It might be our time, money,services, attention, support, ideas, or encouragement.Our giving can help someone and make him or her happy.Reach out and share.24.你给的越多,你收获的也就越多。Mark Twain says,“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer someone else up.
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参考答案
一、1~5.BCDAB 6~10.DDCAA
二、11~15.DBCBA
三、16.She is 15 years old.
17.It encouraged her to study hard and be a useful person.
18.On Monday morning.
19. Her parents, her teachers and her friends.
20. Yes, he can.
四、21.如果你想开心,你就要有开心的习惯。
22. We smile because smiling makes us feel better.
23.那么花些时间让你感激的人知道你有多感激他们吧。
24. The more you give, the more you'll receive.
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