Unit4 I used to be afraid of the dark 小练（含答案）人教版九年级英语全册

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.练习
班级___________ 姓名____________ 得分____________
一．听力（略）
二、完形填空（共 15 小题；A 篇每小题 2 分，B 篇每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）
阅读下面 A、B 两篇短文，掌握其大意，然后从题中所给 A、B、C 三个选项中，选
出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
A
I left school many years ago,but my memory about my middle school is still very clear.
My middle school is in my town. .21. . life was difficult then,I was very happy. I didn't have to wear a school uniform and could . .22. . what to wear every day. Our school had many school . 23. , like talent shows,basketball competitions,school trips and so on. I didn't need to worry about my tests because they were very .24. and everyone could pass them. And after school,I spent most of my time with my friends,playing games or sports. It was really . .25. ..I think most of you must envy （羡慕） this kind of school life.
21.( ) A. Although B.If C.Since
22.( ) A. worry about B.hand out C.think about
23.( ) A.competitions B.activities C.meetings
24.( ) A. interesting B.easy C.helpful
25.( ) A.boring B.tiring C.enjoyable
B
To the Mom I used to be:
Two years ago,you were happy. You had a .26. for life — start a new business, teach your sons how to ride bicycles,watch your children grow up and and laughed a lot.
Two years later,the world . .27. . and you also became different. Disturbed (精神异常的) young men with .28 went to your sons' school and killed six teachers and twenty students. Your eldest son Jake survived(幸存), .29. he has changed since that day. He described it as the day “when devils (恶魔) came to my school”.Your youngest son, Dylan, was . .30 ..Shot several times,he died in the arms of his teacher.
The tragedy (悲剧) changed your whole life,not only because of losing your child,but the .31 inside you that can never be filled. Your eldest son has been forced to .32. too fast because of the loss of his brother.
You .33. your feelings because you fear if you really let them out,you would never return to a normal state. If you started truly crying,you would never be able to . 34 ..You know what you should do is to try everything to . .35 . more children. You're fighting a good fight.
With love,
Two kids' mom
( ) A. plan B.future C.review
( ) A. developed B.shone C.changed
( ) A.guns B.knives C.tools
( ) A. and B.but C.although
( ) A. saved B.punished C.killed
( ) A. joy B.hole C.warmth
( ) A. look up B.dress up C.grow ups
( ) A.control B.accept C.refuse
( ) A. stop B.live C.continue
( ) A. discover B.protect C.require
三、阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
How Have You Changed Name:Luke Smith Age:Sixteen Class:Two Grade:Nine ◆What did you look like two years ago I was short and thin. ◆What do you look like now I am tall and thin. And I wear a pair of glasses. ◆What were you like two years ago I was kind of shy. And I was afraid of speaking to strangers. ◆What are you like now Now,I’m quite outgoing. It makes me happy to make new friends and learn from them. ◆What did you use to be afraid of I used to be afraid of spiders（蜘蛛） and giving speeches in public. ◆What are you afraid of now I’m afraid of snakes and being alone. ◆What sport did you use to like most And how often did you use to do it Basketball. It used to be my favorite ball game. I used to play it four times a week. ◆What’s your favorite sport now And how often do you do it What about the sport you used to like most Swimming. I go swimming twice a week. I still play basketball,but I play it only on Saturday afternoon. ◆What was your favorite subject two years ago And why Math. Because it was interesting and easy to learn. ◆What’s your favorite subject now English. I used to think it was difficult,but now I find it easy to learn. Math is a little difficult for me now.
( )36.What did Luke use to be like
A. Short and fat. B. Short and thin. C. Tall and fat.
( )37.What is Luke afraid of now
A. B. C.
( )38.How many times does Luke go swimming a week
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.
( )39.What did Luke think of math
A. Interesting and easy. B. Boring and difficult. C. Interesting but difficult.
( )40.Where is the article probably from？
A. A health magazine. B. A TV report. C. A questionnaire(问卷调查).
B
Whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up,my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house. While walking together,my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences. He always told me, “You should have goals like climbing the mountain.” Without the mountain-climbing that we both enjoyed,we couldn’t have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy. I really got a lot from the mountain-climbing. It gave me time to talk with my father and to be in deep thought as well as to develop my perseverance(毅力).
Once we climbed a very high mountain. It was so challenging for me because I was only ten years old. During the first few hours of climbing, I enjoyed the flowers and trees, and the birds’ singing. ▲ I wanted to give up climbing. In fact, I hated it at that moment,but my father said to me,” You can always see a beautiful sky at the top of the mountain, but you can’t see it before you reach the top. Only there can you see all of the nice things. It is just like your life.”
At that time, I was too young to understand his words. But later after that, I got new hope and confidence(自信). I found myself standing at the top of the mountain,and the sky was as clear as crystal(水晶).
( )41.The passage tells us that mountain-climbing was ________ for the writer and his father.
A. hard B. tiring C. enjoyable
( )42.Why couldn’t the writer and his father have enough time to spend together
A. Because the writer was busy. B. Because the writer’s father was busy.
C. Because they didn’t live together.
( )43.Which of the following can be put in “▲”
A. But as time passed,I got a pain in both of my legs.
B. Then I changed my way suddenly. C. You will never imagine how cheerful I was.
( )44.From the last paragraph,we can infer（推测） that ________.
A. the writer was very successful in his life B. the writer got all he needed at the top of the mountain
C. though the writer was young, he could understand his father
( )45.Which can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Enjoy the Beautiful Views B. Standing at the Top of the Mountain
C. Reaching the Top of the Mountain
C
I was never a big fan of rain and I always hated wet roads. However, one day, while I was climbing Whitestone Mountain, I had a different feeling about rain.
It was unpleasant at first. The blue sky suddenly turned dark, and I just knew that my trip to Whitestone Mountain would be put off when the raindrops fell on my face. As I had expected, the weather became so awful that all the tourists stopped on the way up or down the mountain.
When I was thinking about how unlucky everyone was, a voice suddenly appeared behind me.“Isn’t it a special experience ” a girl said. I was surprised by this question. “How can such terrible weather be special ” I thought.
“It hasn’t rained here for several days,” she explained, “which means the heavy rain on the mountain is only enjoyed by a few people. Luckily, they are us. Try to feel it, and you will find that the air is so fresh.” Her words were like the sun shining straight into my heart. I noticed how different and pretty everything was in the rain.
I kept climbing. This time I didn’t pay attention to the rain itself but to the special scenery(风景) along the way. It was better than what I had thought it would be.
That experience changed my opinion about rain forever(永远). And now rain is considered a gift in my life. That girl’s words are still in my mind. They remind me to keep positive in my life.
( )46.What was the writer’s opinion about rain at the beginning
A.He found it special. B. He was not a great fan of it. C. He took it as a gift in his life.
( )47.What does the underlined word “experience” refer to
A. Being surprised by the question. B. Being caught in the heavy rain.
C. Being lucky to enjoy the special scenery.
( )48.Which of the following words can best describe the girl
A. Hopeful. B. Serious. C. Careful.
( )49.How did the writer’s feelings change in the story
A. Unhappy→pleased→surprised→unlucky. B. Unhappy→unlucky→surprised→pleased.
C. Surprised→unlucky→unhappy→pleased.
( )50.What’s the theme of this text
A. Art. B. Science. C. Life.
D
What would you do if you were too shy Here are some tips which can help you get over shyness.
Get into the habit of smiling — it’s to your own advantage.When you smile to people, some will return it.
Read and learn about different and interesting topics like events, music, the environment and weather. Then you can start suitable conversations with others. When you do this, you’re no longer shy about your ability to keep the conversation going on.
Feel good about yourself. Positive thinking is a good enhancer( 强化剂 ) of personality. Shyness is caused by such negative thoughts that others are far better than you. Stop such thoughts and believe in yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror every morning and say to yourself, “ I’m a beautiful creation of God! ”
Improve your appearance. Being shy can also be a result of not being so confident in front of people. Putting on clean and tidy clothes from top to bottom can help improve your confidence.
There are also certain books which help you develop your image((形象)and do with shyness. You can turn to these things to get guidance. Enhancing your image is one good way of getting over your shyness. It can build up your self-confidence in front of anyone.
( ) 51. How many tips does the writer give to get over shyness
A. Seven. B. Six. C. Five.
( ) 52. If you want to keep the conversation with someone else going on, you should .
A. smile at him B. be friendly to him C. have a suitable topic
( ) 53. What does the writer think can cause shyness
A. Negative thoughts. B. Positive thoughts. C. Believing in yourself.
( ) 54. What can help someone improve his confidence according to the passage
A. Talking to himself. B. Dressing nicely and neatly.C. Speaking in public often.
( ) 55. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
Someone’s appearance is very important.
B. Developing your image can help you get over shyness.
C. Some people can help you develop your image.
四、口语交际（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
阅读下面对话，从方框内的 6 个选项中选择 5 个恰当的句子完成此对话。
A: Hey, Steve! Over here! 56.______
B: Wow! 57.________
A: That’s right. Long time no see! It’s nice to see you again.
B: Nice to see you, too. You have changed a lot. 58._____
A: Yes, you’re right. 59._______ The short girl is gone.
B: You are always funny. Did you use to play the piano
A: Yes, I did.60.______ I don’t have much time to practice it.
B: Maybe you can practice it on weekends.
A: That’s a good idea! I’ll try it. A. Don’t you remember me B. You used to be really short, didn’t you C. You’re Paula, aren’t you D. But I’m too busy with my schoolwork now. E. But now I’m tall because I do more sports.
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共 50 分）
一、单词填空 （共 5 小题；每小题 1 分；满分 5 分）
根据句意及首字母提示写出所缺单词的适当形式，并把单词完整地填写在答题卡上。
61. Marie does well in all her lessons. She makes her parents really p__________.
62.Sandy likes traveling very much. She s_________ stays at home during holidays.
63. Since he has little time to care for his son,he has decided to send his son to a b________ school next year.
64.The stone weighs at least 100 p___________ I can't move it.
65.When we work together,the feeling of t__________ help us succeed.
二、短文填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was a problem boy when I was in the seventh grade. I always failed 66._____________
(examination). I couldn't always follow the rules,so I 67._________(send) to the teachers' office again and again.68.________ hated going there,I didn't hate my class teacher Mr. Smith. When he punished me for putting some ants into a classmate's pencil box,it did hurt my 69.________(feel). The moments seemed to tell me I was really bad.
When I was called to Mr. Smith's office for 70.____ sixth time, I had no idea what I had done was 71._________(correct). I went into his office nervously. Then he said the thing I hardly ever expected to
hear.“Mark,I've heard you've been behaving(表现) really well recently. I want you to know how proud I am 72.______ you,and I just called you to give you a box of chocolates.”
“Really ” I was surprised.
“Yes. Now you can take the chocolates and go back to class.”
I carried the chocolates with me as if they were gold coins. When I got into my classroom,I told my classmates about my changes 73._________(excite). I wasn't so bad after all. Mr. Smith was 74.________
(help) to me because he made me realize that I was just a kid who had problems with behavior. He bought some chocolates and spent the time 75.____________(encourage) me. Mr. Smith gave me some hope by giving me love. I will remember him for the rest of my life.
三、阅读填空（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
阅读下面短文，然后在文后表格内完成内容摘要，每空一词。
It’s common for you to meet some challenges or worries in life. Have you ever felt upset because of them Is there anything that you do to cheer yourself up and “heal(治愈)” your mind when you’re feeling down Many of us have our own ways to make ourselves feel better. This is considered as “self-care”.
This idea first came out in Japan. It means any activity that can make people peaceful, clear one’s mind, and comfort a troubled heart, according to China News Service. It was first used to describe the music of Japanese songwriter Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1999.
Self-care is now popular in China as well. One of the most popular activities is “healing travel”. According to Caissa Touristic,a Beijing-based travel agency,more Chinese tourists are going to meditation(冥想) or yoga centers in places like Japan,Bali and India.
By taking these trips,people can learn more about the special culture there and the way people in these countries live. Without a tour guide or perfect plan,they allow their bodies and minds to relax as they forget
about the daily stresses and noisy surroundings back home.
Having a pet can also help to improve our mental(心理的) health. Research has shown that pets and humans can heal each other, NPR reported. Strong human-to-animal relations make both pets and their owners happier and healthier. Chinese dog and cat owners spent over 5,000 yuan on their pet in 2018. China’s pet business now has a value(价值) of over 1,700,000,000,000 yuan, Xinhua reported.
More people are searching for self-care activities simply because they have enough money to pay for them. With fewer money worries, they can slow down and take a closer look at their own inner(内心的) world, The Paper noted. They may find out what they really want and what really makes them feel peaceful and healed.
How to Deal with Bad 76.________ by Yourself
The 67. ____________ to “self-care” ●It shows how someone uses his/her own ways to make himself/herself feel better. ●The idea first came out in Japan. ●It was used to describe Sakamoto’s music in 1999. ●Now it is also very popular in China.
Some 68._________ Healing travels *Travel to Japan, Bali or India without a guide or full preparation. *Get more 69.____________ about the culture and people’s living habits. *Keep daily stresses and noisy surroundings behind.
Pet keeping The strong relations between humans and pets can have a good influence on their feelings and health.
Conclusion （结论） With fewer money worries,people can have a better 70.___________ of their inner world.
四、书面表达（满分 20 分）
假定你是来自英格兰的Dave，由于父母工作变动，两年前随父母来到了中国北京。你想给你的祖父母写一封信，叙述你来中国后的各种变化。请你根据表格内容完成这封信。
要点：
在英格兰 在北京
常和祖父母聊天 父母忙，没人聊天
早餐吃面包，喝牛奶 习惯了面条和鸡蛋；更加强壮
不喜欢球类运动 对篮球感兴趣
要求:
1.必须包含所给要点，可适当发挥;
2.语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范;
3.文中不得出现真实人名、校名或地名;
4.词数100左右（开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数）。
参考词汇：eating habits 饮食习惯
Dear Grandparents，
How is it going？I hope you are both healthy. I haven’t seen you for two years，and I miss you very much.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Wish you happy and healthy.
Yours，
Dave
参考答案：
21-25：ACBBC 26-30：ACABC 31-35：BCAAB
36-40：BCBAC 41-45：CBAAC 46-50：BCABC 51-55：CCABB
56-60：ACBED
proud 62. seldom 63. boarding 64. pounds 65. togetherness
examinations 67. was sent 68. Although / Though 69. feelings 70. the 71. incorrect 72. of 73. excitedly 74. helpful 75. encouraging
76. Feelings 77. introduction 78. examples 79. knowledge/information 80.understanding
Dear Grandparents，
How is it going？I hope you are both healthy. I haven’t seen you for two years，and I miss you very much.
I remember I used to talk with you after school. But now I have nobody to talk with because my parents are very busy every day. And my eating habits have changed，too. I used to have bread and milk for
breakfast in England，but now I am used to eating noodles and eggs. They make me stronger than before. For sports，I didn’t use to play ball games，but now I am interested in playing basketball. It’s fun to play it with my friends after school.
That’s all I want to tell you. Mom and Dad send their love. Wish you happy and healthy.
Yours，
Dave