人教版英语九年级(下) Unit 12 Life is full of the unexpected多分培优卷（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）

人教版英语九年级(下)·Unit 12多分培优卷
A卷 (共100分)
第一部分 听力(共25小题;计30分)
一、听句子,根据所听到的内容选择正确答语。每小题念两遍。(共5小题;每小题1分,计5分)
( )1. A. Sorry, I won't. B. I don't mind it. C. What a surprise!
( )2. A. She's not sure. B. My mother was sick. C. That's all right.
( )3. A. Yes, please. B. Sorry to hear that. C. Come on.
( )4. A. No problem. B. Sounds interesting! C. I agree.
( )5. A. What happened B. Who knows C. What else
二、听句子,选择与所听句子内容相符的图片。每小题念两遍。(共5小题;每小题1分,计5分)
三、听对话,根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。每段对话念两遍。(共10小题;每小题1分,计10分)
听第1段对话,回答第11、12题。
( )11. Why was Kate upset
A. She didn't finish her homework.
B. She left her homework at home.
C. Mr. Wang punished her.
( )12. Where might Kate go before class
A. To the library. B. To her home. C. To the teachers' office.
听第2段对话,回答第13、14题。
( )13. What was the girl's mistake
A. She forgot the time. B. She didn't go to the right place. C. She bought the wrong train ticket.
( )14. What might the relationship between the two speakers be
A. Driver and passenger. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student.
听第3段对话,回答第15至17题。
( )15. What are the two speakers talking about
A. A hiking experience. B. A weather report. C. An old cave(洞穴).
( )16. What did William find in the cave
A. A storybook. B. A raincoat. C. A box of matches.
( )17. Which question can we find the answer to in the conversation
A. What's the name of the female speaker
B. What was the old cave like inside
C. When did the rain stop yesterday
听第4段对话,回答第18至20题。
( )18. How long has Charlene been keeping the adopted(被领养的) dog Cookie
A. About 2 years. B. About 3 years. C. About 5 years.
( )19. When will the two speakers go to the animal center
A. On Sunday afternoon. B. On Saturday afternoon. C. On Friday afternoon.
( )20. What can we know about Cookie from the conversation
A. Cookie's personality. B. Cookie's gender(性别). C. Cookie's place of birth.
四、听短文,根据短文内容完成所缺信息。短文念三遍。(共5小题;每小题2分,计10分)
Candace Cable: New Possibilities(可能) After an Accident
Her early life
* She was born in California and enjoyed 21_____. as a child.
* She dreamed of becoming a great athlete in the future.
* At age 21, a car crash made her leg hurt, leaving her 22._____ .
Her experiences in overcoming challenges
* She began swimming again with a special strap(带子) to support her legs.
* Through long practice, she made her arms strong enough so that she could 23._____ in the water.
* After hard training, she became an excellent swimmer.
Her 24._____ in new sports
* Encouraged by her 25._____ , she tried wheelchair racing and snow skiing. She excelled in both sports and won many prizes.
第二部分 语言知识运用(共20小题;计40分)
五、阅读下面短文,从方框内的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(共5小题;每小题2分,计10分)
In the State of Qin, there was a man named Shang Yang. He was a 26_____ who worked on many reforms(改革).
At first, people did not trust Shang and his reforms. Shang thought of a plan. He placed a thin wooden pole at the south gate and told the gathered crowd that anyone who carried it 27_____ to the north gate would get 10 gold pieces.
It was an easy job with a big reward(奖励). However, as time passed, no one did it. They all just shook their heads 28_____ , thinking Shang was joking.
Shang then said, “The reward is now 50 gold pieces!” This completely unexpected offer amazed the crowd.
Finally, a man 29_____ . He carried the pole to the north gate. By keeping his promise and paying the man 50 gold pieces, Shang proved (证明) he wasn’t trying to 30 _____.
News of this spread quickly. After that, the people of Qin trusted that Shang was a man who kept his word.
六、补全对话。根据对话内容,从方框中选出最佳选项补全对话。(共5小题;每小题2分,计10分)
A: Hi, Daniel. You look upset. What happened
B: Hi, Emma. I overslept. 31_____
A: Sorry to hear that. 32_____
B: My father was just about to go to work, so I asked him to give me a lift.
A: OK. 33_____
B: No, I didn’t. When I came into the classroom, my English teacher had already started teaching.
A: Was she angry with you
B: No, she wasn’t. 34_____
A: Then you could sit down and listen to the class.
B: Well, I wish I could have. 35_____
A: Haha... you are too careless.
A. Did you arrive on time
B. Then, how did you get to school
C. She only asked me to get up earlier next time.
D. And by the time I got outside, the school bus had already left.
E. But when I sat down, I realized I had left my English book at home.
七、完形填空。阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(共10小题;每小题2分,计20分)
April Fool’s Day falls on April 1st every year. It’s nearly impossible to avoid looking 36_____ on that day, as hoaxes happen everywhere! Students might tie each other’s shoelaces(鞋带) to their chairs. Teachers might hand out a seemingly impossible test, which scares students 37 _____they realize it is a joke. Even some newspapers might 38_____ fictional stories as real events, such as “UFO lands in New York City”.
I recall a special April Fool’s Day from my middle school days when a group of students played a 39_____ trick on our teachers. They bought several chickens and set them free in our school. Very 40_____ , the chickens ran all around the school, in and out of classrooms and underfoot, leaving feathers(羽毛) everywhere.
Seeing this, the teachers ran after the chickens, 41_____ to catch four of them. However, after checking more closely, they 42_____ that the chickens wore numbered tags around their necks. Surprisingly, they had only caught chickens numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5. Where was chicken No. 4
Even with all their 43_____ , the No. 4 chicken remained missing. After hours of 44_____ , the teachers finally realized that they had been tricked again—there had only been four chickens to begin with! The students had cleverly tricked them with the numbered tags.
Although it’s been quite some time 45_____ my middle school days, that April Fool’s Day continues to stand out as one of my most unforgettable memories from those years.
( )36. A. disappointed B. dangerous C. foolish
( )37. A. before B. for C. besides
( )38. A. collect B. announce C. remember
( )39. A. failed B. mobile C. humorous
( )40. A. alive B. proud C. polite
( )41. A. canceling B. managing C. allowing
( )42. A. discovered B. suggested C. supposed
( )43. A. answers B. experiences C. efforts
( )44. A. regretting B. searching C. celebrating
( )45. A. during B. since C. till
第三部分 阅读理解(共15小题;计30分)
八、阅读下列短文,根据短文内容选择最佳选项。(共15小题;每小题2分,计30分)
A
On February 2nd and March 15th, 2025, two wildfires broke out in Yajiang, Sichuan province. Luckily, nobody was hurt in either fire. Wildfires can be very dangerous as they can spread quickly. In the first three quarters of 2025, there were 208 wildfires in China, with March and April being the most serious periods for fires.
▲
There’s little rainfall in many areas, such as in Southwest China.
Plants are waking up and starting to grow after winter.
Strong winds are quite common at this time, making wildfires spread more easily.
What causes wildfires
A spark(火花) + Fuel(燃料) & O = Fire Weather Condition
*The spark can come from:
Lightning strikes
Heat from the sun
Vehicles & machines
Cigarette butts
Fireworks
*Fuel for wildfires is often dry plants:
Grass
Bush
Trees
*O is almost everywhere.
All of the following can make wildfires spread faster and become harder to stop:
Strong wind
Droughts
What should you do in the face of a wildfire
Stay calm. This will help you to make better decisions.
Watch the wind. Stay upwind(逆风) of fire. Change your position quickly if it starts blowing toward you.
If the fire is all around you, shield yourself with mud(泥) or a wet covering and look for areas with water. Wide roads can also help keep a space between you and the fire.
( )46. Which one can we best put in the “▲”
A. What dangers might wildfires cause
B. Why do wildfires happen a lot in spring
C. How do wildfires spread quickly in the forest
( )47. Which of the following situations can probably cause a wildfire
( )48. Which word is most likely to have the same meaning as the underlined word “shield”
A. Clean. B. Dress. C. Protect.
( )49. Which one is right according to the passage
A. O is not a problem for fire because it is everywhere.
B. Though there were many wildfires this year, no one was hurt in the Yajiang fires.
C. If a wildfire is moving toward you, head in the direction of the wind to get away.
( )50. In which part of a newspaper can we find this passage
A. Nature & Safety. B. Chemistry & Art. C. Culture & Health.
B
①
Hello, listeners! This is Penny Lane on Radio K. I. D. I am bringing you the midday news. Earlier today, Jai Smith was badly hurt at school. I have Jai’s friend, Sam Jones, on the phone. He saw the accident. Sam, can you tell our listeners what went on at school today
—From Penny Lane
②
Yesterday, a badly hurt ten-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after an accident in a run event at a local school. The run event is part of an exercise program to improve students’ health. The event began from the playground and finished under the trees near the school office. Late in the race, Jai Smith fell because of a rock. “I was just running as fast as I could, with the finish line just ahead of me. When I saw the rock, it was too late,” Jai told our reporter Jack in the hospital. A teacher at the scene said, “We had checked the whole race course(赛道) for the run just before the race started. Surely, the rock must have been put there just after we checked. Young Jai had a good chance of winning before he was hurt.”
—From CBT News
③
Well, we were doing our fun run. Jai was running really fast at the end of the race and didn’t notice where he was going. Then bang! His head hit the ground. It was lucky I didn’t fall on top of him! Blood was everywhere! Now we are on our way to the hospital.
—From Sam Jones
( )51. How many people are interviewed according to the passage
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
( )52. What’s the main reason for the accident
A. Sam fell on the top of Jai when Jai was on the ground.
B. Jai Smith ran too fast to watch his step at the end of the race.
C. The teachers didn’t check the racing course before the race.
( )53. When Jai said, “When I saw the rock, it was too late,” what did he most likely mean
A. He had already passed the finish line safely.
B. He was not paying attention to the road while running.
C. He didn’t have enough time to avoid the rock after seeing it.
( )54. Which question can we find the answer to in the passage
A. How did the accident happen in the race
B. Who put the rock on the race course
C. How do students keep safe in the run event
( )55. What can we know from this passage
A. Jai ran faster than Sam.
B. Sam won the competition at last.
C. There were too many rocks on the race course.
C
On the morning of October 19th, 2025, something unbelievable happened at the famous Louvre Museum in Paris. Thieves(小偷) managed to steal several valuable jewels (珠宝). The whole event was over in just seven minutes. Because of this, the museum had to close for a whole day to find out what happened and to keep everyone safe.
According to the police, four people were involved. To get inside, two of them dressed as building workers. They used a lift from a nearby building to secretly enter the museum. Once inside the jewelry room, they used special tools to break the strong glass of the display cases(展示柜) and took the valuable items.
The stolen items were not only expensive, but also important pieces of history from the time of Napoleon. In total, eight jewels were taken. Later, one of them—a beautiful crown that belonged to Empress Eugénie—was found outside the museum. The most surprising thing about the case was that the thieves planned carefully but still left behind the most expensive jewel—the Regent Diamond (worth about 500 million dollars). It was simply left in the same room where the other stolen jewels had been.
Experts say museum thefts happen more often than people think. For example, the British Museum once lost more than 2,000 items, and one piece was listed for only 40 on eBay, a website on the Internet where people can trade goods by making offers, for years before it was noticed!
The French head of state, Mr. Macron, said the theft was a terrible attack(袭击) on France’s cultural heritage(遗产). After this event, the Louvre Museum took steps to improve its security to prevent this from happening again.
( )56. How long did the theft last
A. A whole morning. B. A few minutes. C. A whole day.
( )57. How did two of the thieves get into the Louvre Museum
A. They dressed as visitors and entered secretly.
B. They broke the museum’s door with special tools.
C. They dressed as building workers and used a nearby lift.
( )58. What was true about the stolen jewels from the Louvre Museum
A. Eight pieces of jewels were finally taken away.
B. One of them was a beautiful crown from the time of Napoleon.
C. The Regent Diamond was stolen and sold on eBay for just 40.
( )59. What can we infer from the example of the British Museum
A. Museum thefts are not very common.
B. Stolen items are sometimes sold online cheaply.
C. The British Museum has better security than the Louvre Museum.
( )60. What is the article mainly about
A. A well-planned jewel theft and its effects.
B. The life story of Empress Eugénie.
C. The history of the Louvre Museum’s jewels.
B卷 (共50分)
一、短文填空。从下面方框中选出10个单词,将其正确形式填入短文,使短文意思正确、通顺(每词限用一次)。(共10小题;每小题1分,计10分)
A wave of grief(悲痛) swept across China’s social media as the 1_____ news spread that the famous physicist Chen Ning Yang had passed away. Mr. Yang, a Nobel Prize winner and a top Chinese scientist, 2_____ in Beijing on October 18th, 2025.
Mr. Yang was born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui province, at a time when China was poor. He studied at Tsinghua University and later went to the US to further his 3_____ . Mr. Yang became famous for his work on “parity laws” with Tsung-Dao Lee. Their work challenged an old idea in physics and won 4_____ the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. He also worked with Robert Mills on the “Yang-Mills theory”, which helped lay the foundation(基础) for modern physics.
Mr. Yang 5_____ to China in 1999 and taught at Tsinghua University, helping students become outstanding scientists. His students described him as peaceful and energetic, with a clear mind, and a 6_____ passion(激情) for science. Even into his 80s, Yang continued to teach 7 _____students to do top-level research and use science to solve real problems.
Mr. Yang’s contributions(贡献) were more than research. At the age of 99, he gave away over 2,000 books, letters, and papers to Tsinghua. He said, “I hope Tsinghua keeps not only my scientific work, but also the 8_____ about who I am.”
People online shared their sadness. One wrote, “He served as a bridge between Chinese and 9_____ cultures through science.” Another said, “He was a pioneer in science who showed that Chinese scientists can achieve greatness. Though he 10_____ from our sight, his scientific spirit and lifelong contributions will live on.”
二、补全短文。根据短文内容,从短文后的A—F选项中,选出5个适当的选项补全短文。(共5小题;每小题1分,计5分)
Since October 5, 2025, the online song Mei Chuxi has become very popular on both sides of the Taiwan Strait(海峡). 1_____ This provides a good foundation for the song to be liked in both places. This event is not only a cultural topic but also shows the natural emotional(情感的) connection between people across the Strait.
2_____ First, the song’s simple lyrics and easy-to-remember tune(曲调) clearly show the problems and stress in common people’s daily life. It helps people relax through fun and helps them find comfort. Second, short-video apps have made the song spread more easily. Users from both the mainland and Taiwan created different versions(版本) of it, including piano and suona versions. 3_____ Most importantly, shared cultural backgrounds and life experiences allow people on both sides to truly connect with the emotions in the song. Unlike some European-style songs that feel far from our lives, this song feels close to us. 4_____ Moreover, it quietly shows people’s shared wish for peace and understanding between the two sides, serving as a good example of how culture brings people together.
In short, Mei Chuxi is a small example of natural cultural exchange across the Strait. 5_____ We also hope more creative works like this will appear, continuously deepening the emotional connection and trust between young people across the Strait.
A. We should take pride in such a great work.
B. Three key reasons contribute to its popularity.
C. The song comes from a public speech a few months ago.
D. It breaks old ideas and builds a new bridge through things young people enjoy.
E. This creative wave started a new trend(趋势) across the Strait and increased its popularity.
F. As an important part of China, Taiwan shares the same cultural background and language with the Chinese mainland.
三、阅读表达(共10小题;计20分)
A.完成图表。根据短文内容,完成图表中所缺信息。(共5小题;每小题2分,计10分)
In the past few months, a street food vendor(摊贩) from Jiangxi has suddenly become more popular than stars. His videos have spread quickly, getting hundreds of thousands of likes in just a few days. That man is Li Junyong, widely known as “Chicken Steak Brother(鸡排哥)”. He has been selling fried chicken steak on the streets of Jingdezhen for years.
Every afternoon, Li’s food cart(手推车) becomes the busiest place on the street. He fries chicken steaks at lightning speed while shouting funny, caring lines in the free time. “Be careful, it’s hot!” he reminds one customer. “Look, this steak is bigger than you can imagine!” he jokes to another. When a fresh steak is ready, he proudly announces, “A delicious treat is coming!” Many people say his steak costs only six yuan, but the happiness he serves is worth ten hundred.
But what truly wins people’s hearts is his promise to students. “If I’m late, they’ll call me a liar!” he once said in a video, rushing to No. 5 Middle School with his cart. He even sells to students at a lower price, saying, “They need more tours.”
As time grew, tourists lined up in queues(队列) hundreds of meters long just to see him in person. His wife, mother, and brother-in-law soon joined him, and fans now lovingly call them the “Chicken Steak Family”. Even with many eyes on him, Li stays humble(谦逊的). “I won’t raise the price,” he says. “I just want to make people feel happy.”
Some say SpongeBob is the world’s most passionate cook—but here in Jingdezhen, it seems he has a real-life twin—and this one serves happiness with every delicious chicken steak.
Chicken Steak Brother: The Man Who Fries Happiness
His sudden 1 _____to fame
* Li Junyong has sold fried chicken steak on the streets of Jingdezhen for years.
* A few months ago, short videos of his work spread quickly online, getting many likes in a few days.
* People online gave him the nickname(外号) “Chicken Steak Brother”.
The secret to winning hearts: skills and kindness
* Every afternoon, his food cart draws such crowds that 2_____ of tourists form just to watch him work.
* He cooks very fast and talks to customers in a funny and caring way while he works.
* He is especially kind to students—3_____ , he serves them first after school and gives them a lower price.
* People think although his chicken steak is cheap, the happiness he provides is 4_____ .
An unchanged heart: staying humble while famous
* Even with so much 5_____ , he has remained humble.
* He promises not to raise prices, saying his wish is to make people happy.
B.任务型阅读。根据短文内容,按要求回答问题。(共5小题;每小题2分,计10分)
Life is full of unexpected moments that can surprise us. When facing unexpected situations, we often find ourselves at a crossroads: to react(反应) or to respond(回应). While these two words may seem similar, they are actually different ways to deal with challenges. Understanding the difference can help us make better choices in difficult situations.
Reacting is our natural response. It’s quick and emotional(情绪的). When we react, we want to follow a simple pattern: something happens, we feel anxious, and then we act without much thought. So regrettable decisions are often made because it doesn’t allow time for careful thought.
Responding, on the other hand, is a more thoughtful process. Before we take action to deal with situations, it helps to create more space. This space allows us to understand them clearly. A clear understanding, in turn, helps us make wiser choices.
Research from UCLA has shown that simply naming our emotions can greatly lower stress. This way, called “Affect Labeling”, means noticing and saying what we feel, such as “I feel anxious” or “I’m disappointed right now”. By doing this, we create mental distance(心理距离) from our emotions, making it easier to respond wisely.
This way of responding works for all kinds of problems. You might make mistakes in your work, forget your homework at home, or argue with a friend. Instead of reacting right away—like shouting, crying, or doing something you’ll regret, try the following steps: First, stop and take three deep breaths. Second, say to yourself how you’re feeling. Third, think about what choices you have. Fourth, choose the best action and do it.
Just as life’s unexpected moments test us at every crossroads, the choice between reacting and responding greatly shapes our journey. By practicing the art of thoughtful response again and again, we change those surprising challenges into chances for growth. The two ways of thinking seem similar at first, but one gives you a lasting superpower: when things become uncertain, you stay peaceful and choose wisely.
What is the key difference between “reacting” and “responding”
________________________________________________________
What’s the advantage of creating more space before taking action
________________________________________________________
How does “Affect Labeling” help people respond more wisely
________________________________________________________
What should you do after thinking about your choices according to the passage
________________________________________________________
What was the situation where it was difficult but important for you to stay peaceful
________________________________________________________
四、书面表达。(计15分)
生命只有一次,但意外可能随时发生。请你根据下面有关安全话题的内容提示,写一篇短文在英语课前和同学们分享。
要求:1.须包含图示中所有内容,可适当发挥;
2.文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称;
3.词数80—100左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)。
Dear classmates,
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Thank you.
Unit 12
【参考答案】
A卷
1-5 ABB CA
6-10 CAEBD
11-15 BCBBA
16-20 CBABB
21. swimming and hiking
22. unable to walk
23. stay up
24. success/ achievements
25. coach
26-30 BDAEC
31-35 DBACE
36-40 CABCA
41-45 BACBB
46-50 BCCBA
51-55 CBCAA
56-60 BCBBA
B卷
一、1. unexpected
2. died
3. education
4. them
5. returned
6. burning
7. encouraging
8. truth
9. Western
10. (has) disappeared
二、1-5 FBEDA
三、A 1. rise
2. long lines
3. weekdays
4. valuable
5. attention
B 6. Reacting is quick and emotional, while responding is more thoughtful.
7. It allows for a clear understanding of situations.
8. By creating mental distance from their emotions.
9. Choose the best action and do it.
10. It was when I argued with my parents. (答案不唯一,合理即可)
四、One possible version
评分标准:
(一)内容要点认定及分值(12分)
用生命只有一次,但意外可能随时发生来引入话题(1分)
列举两个危险情况(每点1分;2点共2分)
列举两种情况下可能会出现的两件糟糕事情(每点2分;2点共4分)
阐述针对这两种危险情况的自我保护措施(每点2分;2点共4分)
表达自己的希望并结尾(1分)
(二)行文认定及分值(3分)
Dear classmates,
We all know we only live once, yet accidents can happen at any time and anywhere. (1分)
In my view, risks are especially high when we cross the street (1分) or travel to new places (1分). A moment of carelessness on the road can lead to accidents where people get hit by cars. (2分) Similarly, in new places, we might be cheated more easily. (2分)
So, we must learn to protect ourselves when facing these risks. Always pay attention to the traffic when crossing the street (2分), and make careful preparations before visiting a new place (2分).
I truly hope we can all enjoy a safe and happy life! (1分)
Thank you.
【听力材料】
一、听句子,根据所听到的内容选择正确答语。每小题念两遍。
Don’t play such tricks on me!
I wonder why you were absent this morning.
When I reached the bus stop, I realized that I had left my wallet at home.
Many April Fool's jokes may end up being not very funny.
He didn’t go to his friend’s party yesterday, but went to the hospital instead.
二、听句子,选择与所听句子内容相符的图片。每小题念两遍。
6. The old building suddenly fell down with a loud noise.
7. Jim had found that book under the bed before I told him about it.
8. The plane to Beijing had taken off when I got to the airport in a hurry.
9. By the time I got up, my brother had already gotten in the shower.
10. Mr. White should have arrived at 8:00 a.m. for the meeting, but he didn’t show up.
三、听对话,根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。每段对话念两遍。
听第1段对话,回答第11、12题。
M: Hi, Kate! Why do you look so upset
W: I forgot to bring my homework today!
M: That’s too bad! Last time I didn’t finish my homework, so I didn’t bring it to school. As a result, Mr. Wang punished me.
W: I finished it with Binbin in the library after school yesterday. When I got home, I even showed it to my parents. But this morning, I was in a hurry and left it on the desk!
M: That’s different then. Why don’t you go to the teacher’s office with Binbin before class to explain I’m sure Mr. Wang will understand.
W: Good idea.
听第2段对话,回答第13、14题。
M: Why did you miss the train Did you forget the time I even asked your sister to remind you.
W: No. It’s just that I went to the wrong train station. By the time I realized that, it was too late to catch my train.
M: Please be more careful next time. I’ve bought you a ticket for tomorrow. And I’ll drive you to the station then.
W: OK. Could you tell my teacher, Mr. Blue, to let him know I’ll be a day late
M: Sure, I will.
听第3段对话,回答第15至17题。
M: Life is just like what is said in the book—always full of the unexpected.
W: That’s true. What makes you say that all of a sudden, William
M: Yesterday, I decided to go hiking with my friends. The weather report said it would be sunny, so I didn’t bring a raincoat. But halfway, the weather changed quickly. We all got wet and cold.
W: What bad luck! And then What did you do
M: Just then, we saw an old cave. We ran into the cave. It was surprisingly big and dry inside. Even better, we found a box of matches in it. So we started a fire to warm ourselves up.
W: Wow... That’s amazing.
M: Yes! We sat around the fire, told stories, and waited for the rain to stop. It turned a bad situation into a really memorable experience.
听第4段对话,回答第18至20题。
M: Hi, Charlene. I would like to have a dog. I’ve been thinking about this for a long time.
W: Will you buy one at a pet store or adopt one
M: Adopt That’s a good idea. Oh, is that how you got Cookie
W: Yes. On a Sunday afternoon, I went to an animal center to volunteer with my friends. I wasn’t planning to adopt one. But as soon as I saw Cookie, I fell in love with her.
M: You mean she already had the name Cookie when you first saw her
W: Yes. People in the center take great care of the dogs. They know each dog’s personality, so they give them all names.
M: How old was Cookie when you adopted her
W: About 3 years old. At first, I was worried that it would be hard for an older dog to get used to a new home. Surprisingly, she soon fit in well in the new environment. She is already five years old now.
M: Great! Could you go with me to the animal center to see if there is a dog I can adopt this afternoon
W: Oh, today is Friday, so you know, I’m not free then. We can go there tomorrow afternoon.
四、听短文,根据短文内容完成所缺信息。短文念三遍。
Candace Cable was born in California. When she was a kid, she liked to swim and hike. She even dreamed of becoming a great athlete in the future.
Unluckily, her life took an unexpected turn when her leg was hurt in a car crash at the age of 21. She was no longer able to walk as a result of the accident. She couldn’t do the things she had liked doing before the accident. She became angry, and this anger drove her to take action. She would just have to play sports by using her legs.
Candace started swimming again. She wore a special strap to keep her legs straight in the water. She made her arms strong enough so that she could keep herself from going under. It took a lot of time to practice, but Candace didn’t stop her training. Soon, Candace felt she could take part in a swimming race. She practiced a lot and became an excellent swimmer.
Later, Candace’s coach suggested that Candace should try other sports, like racing with her wheelchair and snow skiing. She did well in these sports and got lots of prizes.
Candace’s car accident caused a big problem in her life, but it also gave her a chance to show herself in a new way. She never gave up what she loved.