2025年人教版英语九年级Unit 4I used to be afraid of the dark.单元测试（含答案）

2025年人教版英语九年级
Unit 4单元测试
一、首字母提示填空（10分）
My brother used to be really quiet, but now he is quite o______ and talks a lot.
She used to have s______ hair, but now she has long and curly hair.
I used to be afraid of giving a s______ in front of the whole class.
Tom is very h______. He always makes us laugh with his funny stories.
The girl is very s______. She is afraid to speak in public.
My father used to be a very s______ man, but now he smiles a lot.
The little boy is very a______ in class. He always raises his hand to answer questions.
She used to be on the school s______ team. She ran very fast.
Many children are i______ in playing computer games.
We should face our f______ bravely and try to overcome them.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空（10分）
My sister used to be afraid of ______ (be) alone at home.
The boy is more ______ (interest) in science than before.
She ______ (not use) to like sports, but now she exercises every day.
The old man has a lot of ______ (humorous) and always makes people around him happy.
It’s important for us to get used to ______ (take) care of ourselves.
My parents are always ______ (pride) of me because I study hard.
He used to cause a lot of trouble, but now he has changed and become a ______ (help) boy.
The girl is very shy. She is afraid of ______ (make) mistakes in public.
We should give up our bad ______ (habit) and form good ones.
My teacher often encourages me ______ (work) harder to achieve my dreams.
三、完形填空（20分）
Li Ming used to be a very 1 boy. He was always afraid to speak in public. When he had to give a report in 2 , his face would turn red and his heart would beat fast. He didn’t like going to 3 because he didn’t know how to talk to others.
4 , everything changed after he joined the English club. In the club, he met some friendly classmates. They encouraged him to speak English as much as possible. At first, he was still very 5 speaking English, 6 he didn’t give up. He practiced speaking English every day. Slowly, he 7 more confident. He even took part in an English speech competition and won the first prize.
Now, Li Ming is no longer the 8 boy he used to be. He is very 9 to help others who are weak in English. He often says, “If you want to change yourself, just start. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Believe in yourself and you can make it.” He hopes that more students can join the club and make 10 friends.
（ ）1. A. shy B. outgoing C. quiet D. serious
（ ）2. A. happy B. sad C. nervous D. excited
（ ）3. A. classes B. sports C. parties D. exams
（ ）4. A. because B. so C. but D. or
（ ）5. A. with B. for C. at D. about
（ ）6. A. changed B. turned C. became D. got
（ ）7. A. help B. trouble C. fun D. noise
（ ）8. A. afraid B. sure C. worried D. glad
（ ）9. A. look after B. look for C. look at D. look up
（ ）10. A. new B. old C. young D. small
四、阅读理解（20分）
A
Jack used to be a very short and fat boy. He didn’t like sports at all. He always watched TV or played computer games in his free time. He was often laughed at by his classmates, so he felt very sad.
One day, he decided to change himself. He started to exercise. At first, it was very difficult for him, but he didn’t give up. He ran every morning and played basketball after school. Now, he exercises every day. He has become much stronger and taller. He is no longer fat.
Jack also changed his eating habits. He used to eat a lot of junk food, but now he eats more fruits and vegetables. He is much healthier than before.
In his free time, he likes to play sports with his friends. He has become very popular in his class. He is very happy now.
（ ）1. What did Jack use to be like
A. He used to be tall.
B. He used to be short.
C. He used to be strong.
D. He used to be fat.
（ ）2. Why did Jack start to exercise
A. Because he wanted to be taller.
B. Because he wanted to be thinner.
C. Because he wanted to be stronger.
D. Because he wanted to be more popular.
（ ）3. How often does Jack exercise now
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Three times a week.
D. Every day.
（ ）4. What does Jack like to do in his free time now
A. Watch TV.
B. Play computer games.
C. Read books.
D. Play sports.
（ ）5. What can we learn from Jack’s story
A. We should always be lazy.
B. We should never change ourselves.
C. We can change ourselves if we work hard.
D. We should only do what we like.
B
Lily used to be afraid of dogs. Every time she saw a dog, she would feel very scared and run away. She didn’t even want to talk about dogs.
However, her cousin has a lovely dog named Max. One day, her cousin invited her to play with Max. At first, Lily was very nervous, but her cousin encouraged her. She slowly got closer to Max and started to play with him.
After that, Lily often played with Max. She found that dogs were not as scary as she thought. Now, she thinks dogs are very cute. When she sees a dog on the street, she will go up to it and pet it.
（ ）6. What did Lily use to be afraid of
A. Snakes.
B. Dogs.
C. Cats.
D. Mice.
（ ）7. How did Lily overcome her fear
A. By staying away from dogs.
B. By reading books about dogs.
C. By playing with dogs.
D. By watching TV shows about dogs.
（ ）8. What does Lily think of dogs now
A. They are scary.
B. They are cute.
C. They are dangerous.
D. They are dirty.
（ ）9. What does Lily do when she sees a dog
A. She runs away.
B. She shouts.
C. She pets it.
D. She ignores it.
（ ）10. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Lily used to be afraid of dogs.
B. Lily overcame her fear of dogs.
C. Dogs are friendly animals.
D. We should be kind to animals.
五、阅读还原（10分）
How to Overcome Shyness
Shyness is a common feeling for many people. 1_______________ Here are some ways to help you overcome it.
◆ Start small.
Don’t try to face your fear all at once. 2_______________ For example, if you are shy about talking to new people, start by saying hello to a neighbor or a classmate you don’t know well.
◆ Practice social skills.
Learn some basic social skills, such as making eye contact, smiling, and asking questions. 3 _______________You can practice these skills in front of a mirror or with a friend.
◆ 4_______________
Find a hobby or an activity that you are interested in. This can help you meet people who have the same interests as you. When you are doing something you like, you will feel more confident and less shy.
◆ Believe in yourself.
5_______________ Remember that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. You are unique and valuable. Believe that you can overcome your shyness and become more confident.
A. Join a club or a group.
B. Instead, start with small steps.
C. These skills can help you communicate better with others.
D. But it doesn’t have to stop you from living a full life.
E. Tell yourself that you are a great person.
答案：1. （ ） 2. （ ） 3. （ ） 4. （ ） 5. （ ）
六、语法填空（15分）
I used to be a very lazy girl. I didn’t like doing anything. I always 1_______________ (wait) for my parents to do things for me. But one thing changed me.
One day, my parents had to go out for 2_______________ important business. They left me alone at home for two days. At first, I was very happy because I could do whatever I wanted. But soon I found that I 3 _______________(not be) able to take care of myself. I didn’t know how to cook, and I made the house very dirty.
I felt very sad and 4_______________ (embarrass). I realized that I should learn to be independent. So I started to do some things by myself. I learned to cook simple meals and clean the house.
Now, I am no longer a lazy girl. I can take good care of 5 _______________(I). I also help my parents do some housework. They are very proud of me.
In fact, everyone can change. As long as you have the determination and the will to change, you 6_______________ (make) it. Don’t be afraid of difficulties. Face them bravely and you will grow up.
My experience tells me that we should not depend on others too much. We should learn to be responsible 7_______________ ourselves. If we keep 8_______________ (work) hard, we can achieve our goals.
I hope that more people can learn from my story and become 9_______________ (good) versions of themselves. Let’s work together to make 10_______________ (we) lives better.
七、书面表达（15分）
在我们的成长过程中，我们都会发生一些变化。请以“I Have Changed a Lot”为题，写一篇英语短文，描述你过去和现在的不同，如外貌、性格、爱好等方面的变化。
要求：
词数不少于100；
文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名。
I Have Changed a Lot
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参考答案
一、首字母提示填空
outgoing 2. straight 3. speech 4. humorous 5. shy
serious 7. active 8. swim 9. interested 10. fears
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
being 2. interested 3. didn’t use 4. humor 5. taking
proud 7. helpful 8. making 9. habits 10. to work
三、完形填空
A 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. A
6.A 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. A
四、阅读理解
A
B 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. C
B
B 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. B
五、阅读还原
D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. E
六、语法填空
waited 2. an 3. wasn’t 4. embarrassed 5. myself
will make 7. for 8. working 9. better 10. our
七、书面表达
I Have Changed a Lot
I have changed a lot in the past few years.
I used to be short and thin, but now I am much taller and stronger. I used to have short hair, but now I have long hair.
In the past, I was a very shy and quiet girl. I was afraid to talk to others and always kept silent in class. However, now I have become more outgoing and active. I like to make friends and take part in different activities. I often raise my hand to answer questions in class and even give speeches in front of the whole class.
My hobbies have also changed. I used to like watching TV and playing computer games in my free time. But now I am interested in reading books. Reading has broadened my horizons and given me a lot of knowledge. I also like playing sports, such as basketball and running. They make me healthy and energetic.
These changes have made me a better person. I believe I will continue to grow and change in the future.