Unit 6 When was it invented 单元测试卷 （含答案）人教版九年级英语全册

人教版（2025）九年级英语全册Unit 6 When was it invented 单元测试卷
一、单项选择（15分，每题1分）
1. —When ______ the telephone ______
— In 1876.
A. is; invented B. was; invented C. did; invent D. does; invent
2. The light bulb ______ by Thomas Edison. It's very useful.
A. invented B. was invented C. is invented D. invents
3. This kind of car ______ in Japan last year.
A. makes B. made C. is made D. was made
4. —What's this tool used for
— It's used for ______ holes in the wall.
A. make B. makes C. making D. made
5. The zipper ______ in 1893.
A. invents B. invented C. is invented D. was invented
6. The computer is a great ______. It changes our lives a lot.
A. invent B. inventor C. invention D. invented
7. Tea, the most popular drink in the world, ______ by accident.
A. discovers B. discovered C. is discovered D. was discovered
8. Basketball ______ by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith.
A. invents B. invented C. is invented D. was invented
9. The Internet is very important in our daily life. It makes our life ______ than before.
A. convenient B. more convenient C. most convenient D. the most convenient
10. These machines ______ in factories to make different products.
A. use B. used C. are used D. were used
11. The new technology can be used ______ the environment.
A. protect B. to protect C. protecting D. protected
12. —Do you know who ______ the steam engine (蒸汽机)
— James Watt.
A. found B. invented C. discovered D. looked for
13. The Great Wall is known ______ the world.
A. for B. as C. to D. by
14. The paper-making process ______ a long time ago.
A. develops B. developed C. is developed D. was developed
15. —What do you think of the new app
— It's really useful. It ______ many people's lives.
A. changes B. changed C. has changed D. is changing
二、完形填空（10分，每题1分）
The history of the computer is very interesting. The first computer was 16. ______ a “universal machine”. It was very big and 17. ______ a lot of space. It was built in the 1940s. At that time, it was very 18. ______ and only a few scientists could use it.
As time went by, computers became smaller and smaller. They also became 19. ______ and more people could afford them. In the 1970s, the personal computer was invented. It made 20. ______ easier for people to use computers at home.
Nowadays, computers are everywhere. We can use them to 21. ______ with others, do work, play games and so on. They are an important part of our lives.
The Internet 22. ______ later. It connects computers all over the world. People can share information and communicate with each other 23. ______ the Internet. It makes the world 24. ______ a small village.
The development of computers and the Internet has 25. ______ our lives greatly. We are living in a digital age.
16. A. called B. calling C. calls D. to call
17. A. took up B. took off C. took away D. took out
18. A. cheap B. expensive C. easy D. difficult
19. A. cheaper B. more expensive C. heavier D. bigger
20. A. this B. that C. it D. one
21. A. communicate B. communicate C. communicating D. communicated
22. A. invented B. was invented C. is invented D. invents
23. A. through B. across C. cross D. over
24. A. look like B. sound like C. feel like D. be like
25. A. change B. changed C. changing D. to change
三、阅读理解（30分，每题2分）
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The first credit card was invented in 1950. It was called the Diners Club card. It was created by Frank McNamara. He came up with the idea when he forgot his wallet at a restaurant. He thought it would be convenient to have a card that could be used to pay for things.
At first, the Diners Club card could only be used at a few restaurants in New York City. But it quickly became popular. Other companies started to make their own credit cards. Today, credit cards are used all over the world. People can use them to buy things, pay bills, and get cash.
Credit cards have made our lives more convenient. But they also have some problems. For example, some people may overspend and get into debt. So, we should use credit cards carefully.
26. When was the first credit card invented
A. In 1940. B. In 1950. C. In 1960. D. In 1970.
27. Who invented the first credit card
A. Frank McNamara. B. Thomas Edison. C. James Naismith. D. Alexander Graham Bell.
28. Where could the Diners Club card be used at first
A. At all restaurants in the USA. B. At a few restaurants in New York City.
C. At all restaurants in New York City. D. At a few restaurants around the world.
29. What can people use credit cards to do
A. Only buy things. B. Only pay bills.
C. Only get cash. D. Buy things, pay bills and get cash.
30. What problem do credit cards have
A. They are not convenient. B. They are difficult to get.
C. Some people may overspend and get into debt. D. They are very expensive.
B
The bicycle is a very popular vehicle around the world. It was invented in the 19th century. The first bicycle was very different from the ones we see today. It had a large front wheel and a small rear wheel. It was difficult to ride and not very comfortable.
Over time, the design of the bicycle improved. The wheels became the same size, and the frame became more comfortable. In the 20th century, bicycles became more popular. People used them for transportation, exercise, and fun.
Today, there are many different types of bicycles. There are mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, and more. Bicycles are also very important for the environment. They don't produce any pollution, so they are a great way to reduce traffic and help the planet.
31. When was the bicycle invented
A. In the 18th century. B. In the 19th century.
C. In the 20th century. D. In the 21st century.
32. What was the first bicycle like
A. It had two small wheels. B. It had two large wheels.
C. It had a large front wheel and a small rear wheel. D. It had a small front wheel and a large rear wheel.
33. What happened to the bicycle in the 20th century
A. It became less popular. B. It became more popular.
C. Its design didn't change. D. It disappeared.
34. How many types of bicycles are mentioned in the passage
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
35. Why are bicycles important for the environment
A. Because they are cheap. B. Because they are easy to ride.
C. Because they don't produce any pollution. D. Because they are beautiful.
C
The smartphone is one of the most important inventions of the 21st century. It combines the functions of a mobile phone, a computer, a camera, and more. It has changed the way we communicate, work, and play.
Smartphones were first introduced in the late 1990s. But they didn't become popular until the 2000s. Apple's iPhone, which was released in 2007, was a game-changer. It had a touch screen, a web browser, and many other features that made it different from other mobile phones at the time.
Since then, smartphones have continued to evolve. They have become faster, have better cameras, and more storage. They also have a wide range of apps that can be used for various purposes, such as social media, shopping, and entertainment.
36. What is the smartphone a combination of
A. A mobile phone and a computer. B. A mobile phone, a computer, and a camera.
C. A mobile phone, a computer, a camera, and more. D. A mobile phone and a camera.
37. When were smartphones first introduced
A. In the late 1990s. B. In the 2000s. C. In 2007. D. In the 21st century.
38. What made the iPhone a game-changer
A. Its price. B. Its brand.
C. Its touch screen, web browser, and other features. D. Its size.
39. How have smartphones evolved
A. They have become slower. B. They have become more expensive.
C. They have become faster, have better cameras, and more storage. D. They have become smaller.
40. What can apps on smartphones be used for
A. Only social media. B. Only shopping.
C. Only entertainment. D. Social media, shopping, and entertainment.
四、词汇运用（10分，每题1分）
（一）根据汉语或首字母提示填空（5分）
41. The abacus is an old Chinese i______ (发明). It can help people do math quickly.
42. The light bulb gives people more light. It is a very useful i______ (发明物).
43. Thomas Edison was a great i______ (发明家). He invented many things.
44. The zipper is widely used in our d______ (日常的) lives.
45. The computer was i______ (发明) in the 20th century. It has changed our lives a lot.
（二）用所给词的适当形式填空（5分）
46. The car ______ (invent) in 1885.
47. This kind of machine is used for ______ (cut) paper.
48. The Internet makes our life more ______ (convenience).
49. The telephone ______ (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell.
50. Many new technologies are ______ (develop) these years.
五、句型转换（10分，每题2分）
51. The TV was invented in 1927.（对划线部分提问 ）
______ ______ the TV invented
52. The bike is used for riding.（对划线部分提问 ）
______ is the bike used for
53. The computer was invented by John Vincent Atanasoff.（对划线部分提问 ）
______ ______ the computer invented by
54. The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.（改为一般疑问句 ）
______ the light bulb ______ by Thomas Edison
55. This kind of tool is used to dig holes.（改为同义句）
This kind of tool is used ______ ______ holes.
六、短文填空（10分，每题1分）
从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。
The umbrella is a very common object. It 56. ______ for protecting people from the rain and the sun. It is usually 57. ______ of cloth and metal.
The first umbrella was 58. ______ in ancient Egypt and China. At that time, it was only used 59. ______ the rich. The umbrellas were very beautiful. They were often decorated with silk 60. ______ jewels.
In the 16th century, the umbrella became 61. ______ in Europe. It was a symbol of power. The people 62. ______ carried umbrellas were usually important people.
Today, umbrellas are used by everyone. They come in different sizes, colors 63. ______ shapes. They are very 64. ______ to carry. We can use them to keep us dry on rainy days 65. ______ protect us from the sun on sunny days.
七、书面表达（15分）
请以 "An Important Invention" 为题，写一篇英语短文，介绍一种你认为重要的发明，内容包括：发明物是什么，什么时候发明的，由谁发明的，它的用途以及你对它的看法等。
要求：
1. 语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯；
2. 词数：80 - 100。
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答案
一、单项选择
1 - 5：B B D C D；6 - 10：C D D B C；11 - 15：B B C D C
二、完形填空
16 - 20：A A B A C；21 - 25：A B A C B
三、阅读理解
A篇：26 - 30：B A B D C；B篇：31 - 35：B C B C C；C篇：36 - 40：C A C C D
四、词汇运用
（一）41. invention；42. invention；43. inventor；44. daily；45. invented
（二）46. was invented；47. cutting；48. convenient；49. was invented；50. being developed
五、句型转换
51. When was；52. What；53. Who was；54. Was; invented；55. for digging
六、短文填空
56. is used；57. made；58. invented；59. by；60. and；61. popular；62. who；63. and；64. easy；65. and
七、书面表达（略）