人教版九年级英语 Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark 提升练习（含答案）

Unit 4 提升练习
I used to be afraid of the dark
一、根据句意和汉语提示写出所缺单词
1. My sister was very ______ (害羞的) when she was young, but now she is confident.
2. Don’t ______ (担心) about the exam. You’ve prepared well.
3. He ______ (过去常常) play video games all day, but now he focuses on studying.
4. The little boy used to be ______ (害怕的) of dogs, but now he loves them.
5. Lucy’s hair was short, but now she has ______ (直的) long hair.
二、从方框中选出合适的单词或短语，并用其恰当形式填空
be interested in, used to, give up, take pride in, in public
6. Tom ______ collecting stamps, but now he prefers painting.
7. Don’t ______ easily. Keep trying, and you’ll succeed.
8. She ______ speaking ______ because she was too nervous before.
9. Our teacher always ______ our progress.
10. I ______ watching horror movies, but now I avoid them.
三、单项选择
11. Mary ______ short hair, but now she wears it long.
A. used to have B. is used to having C. uses to have D. was used to have
12. My brother ______ afraid of the dark, but he isn’t anymore.
A. was used to B. used to be C. use to be D. gets used to
13. —Why is Lily so quiet today
—She ______ to be outgoing. Maybe something happened.
A. used B. uses C. is used D. was used
14. Jack ______ playing basketball, but now he loves it.
A. didn’t use to like B. wasn’t used to like C. uses to dislike D. didn’t used to like
15. The children ______ walk to school, but now they take the bus.
A. were used to B. use to C. used to D. are used to
16. I ______ spiders, but now I think they’re interesting.
A. am used to hating B. used to hate C. use to hate D. was used to hate
17. —Did you ______ wear glasses
—Yes, but I had laser surgery last year.
A. used to B. use to C. be used to D. get used to
18. My grandparents ______ in the countryside, but now they live in the city.
A. used to living B. used to live C. were used to live D. are used to living
19. ______ you ______ be afraid of speaking in class
A. Did; used to B. Did; use to C. Are; used to D. Do; use to
20. The movie was so boring that I ______ halfway through it.
A. gave up B. took pride in C. was interested in D. used to
四、完形填空
When I was a child, I 1. ______ very quiet. I 2. ______ play alone in my room because I was afraid of talking to others. My parents 3. ______ worried about me. They tried to encourage me to join clubs, but I always refused.
One day, my teacher invited me to 4. ______ a speech competition. I was terrified at first, but she said, “You 5. ______ be brave. Just try!” I practiced every day, and finally, I stood on the stage. To my surprise, I 6. ______ the first prize! From then on, I became more 7. ______. Now, I even enjoy 8. ______ in front of crowds. My parents 9. ______ my change and always support me. This experience taught me that we can 10. ______ our fears if we face them.
( ) 1. A. am B. was C. were D. is
( ) 2. A. used to B. use to C. am used to D. get used to
( ) 3. A. is B. are C. was D. were
( ) 4. A. take part in B. take pride in C. give up D. be interested in
( ) 5. A. used to B. could C. should D. might
( ) 6. A. lost B. missed C. won D. gave
( ) 7. A. shy B. outgoing C. nervous D. quiet
( ) 8. A. speak B. speaking C. to speak D. spoke
( ) 9. A. take pride in B. are proud of C. give up D. used to
( )10. A. run away B. give up C. overcome D. be afraid of
五、阅读理解
The Change in Emily
Emily used to be a girl who hated sports. She always sat alone during PE classes and refused to join any games. Her classmates thought she was unfriendly, but actually, she was just too shy.
Everything changed when her school held a charity run. Emily’s best friend, Lisa, encouraged her to sign up. “You don’t have to win. Just try!” Lisa said. Emily finally agreed. To her surprise, she found running relaxing. She even finished the race! After that, Emily started practicing every day. Now, she is the captain of the school running team and has made many friends.
Emily’s story shows that trying new things can help us discover hidden talents and build confidence.
1. What did Emily use to do during PE classes
A. She played games actively. B. She sat alone.
C. She cheered for others. D. She organized activities.
2. Who encouraged Emily to join the charity run
A. Her teacher. B. Her parents. C. Her best friend. D. Her teammates.
3. How did Emily feel about running after the charity run
A. Bored. B. Relaxed. C. Angry. D. Nervous.
4. What is Emily’s role in the school now
A. A PE teacher. B. The team captain. C. A charity organizer. D. A race judge.
5. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Running is good for health.
B. Friends are important in life.
C. Trying new things can change us.
D. Charity runs are meaningful.
六、综合运用
John used to be a lazy boy. He 1. ______ (很少) did homework and always 2. ______ (play) video games. His parents were 3. ______ (worry) about his future. One day, his math teacher told him, “If you don’t work hard, you’ll regret it.”
John realized his mistakes. He decided to 4. ______ (改变). He started 5. ______ (study) hard and 6. ______ (give) up games. His grades improved, and his parents 7. ______ (感到骄傲) of him. Now, John is one of the top students in his class. He says, “Never let laziness 8. ______ (阻止) you from achieving your dreams.”
答案与解析
一、根据句意和汉语提示写出所缺单词
1. shy（形容词，“害羞的”）
2. worry（动词原形，“担心”）
3. used to（固定搭配，“过去常常”）
4. afraid（形容词，“害怕的”）
5. straight（形容词，“直的”）
二、选词填空
6. used to（过去常常，后接动词原形）
7. give up（放弃，祈使句用原形）
8. used to; in public（过去常在公共场合说话）
9. takes pride in（以……为傲，第三人称单数）
10. was interested in（过去对……感兴趣）
三、单项选择
11. A（used to + 动词原形，表示过去的状态）
12. B（used to be 表过去习惯）
13. A（used to 后省略动词be）
14. A（否定式：didn’t use to）
15. C（used to 表过去习惯）
16. B（used to hate 过去讨厌）
17. B（疑问句用Did...use to）
18. B（used to live 过去居住）
19. B（Did...use to 疑问结构）
20. A（gave up 放弃）
四、完形填空
1. B（过去时，主语I用was）
2. A（used to 表过去习惯）
3. D（parents复数，were）
4. A（参加比赛：take part in）
5. C（should 应该）
6. C（won the prize 获奖）
7. B（变得外向）
8. B（enjoy doing）
9. B（be proud of 以……为傲）
10. C（克服恐惧）
五、阅读理解
1. B（文中提到她独自坐着）
2. C（好友Lisa鼓励她）
3. B（她觉得跑步放松）
4. B（现在是队长）
5. C（主旨：尝试新事物改变人生）
六、综合运用
1. seldom（副词，“很少”）
2. played（过去式，与“used to”呼应）
3. worried（形容词，“担心的”）
4. change（动词原形）
5. studying（start doing）
6. gave（过去式）
7. were proud（be proud of）
8. get in the way（阻止）