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第19课时 Units 9~10
一、完形填空
(2022·黑龙江大庆中考改编)The journey Betty had with her swimming was long but beautiful. She suffered some terrible illness in her early childhood. After years of 1 , she finally became healthy.
Two years ago, while Betty was watching a sports program, a dream came into her head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to 2 a local swimming team. So she practiced hard and finally 3 in being a member of it. However, the team training was a difficult start. She coughed 4 in her first few weeks. But she didn't want to 5 . She kept swimming and didn't miss a single practice. She had a strong will to be the best she could be. 6 there were many difficulties, nothing could keep her 7 trying.
Then came the final award(奖项) ceremony at the end of the year, Betty didn't 8 any award but was still there to cheer on her friends. With the ceremony near the end, she suddenly heard the coach announcing(通知), “The highest honor(荣誉) goes to Betty! She has inspired(激励) us with her 9 and love.”
It was the 10 moment of Betty's life. With all she had been through in her ten years, this was the hour of true success.
1.A.treatment B.trouble C.silence D.experience
2.A.enjoy B.join C.complete D.build
3.A.failed B.worked C.succeeded D.arrived
4.A.luckily B.quickly C.hardly D.badly
5.A.get up B.give up C.turn up D.make up
6.A.Until B.Unless C.Although D.Since
7.A.from B.into C.off D.for
8.A.find B.stop C.take D.lift
9.A.will B.pride C.wisdom D.honesty
10.A.deepest B.earliest C.youngest D.greatest
二、阅读理解
(2022·四川眉山中考节选)Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night? If so, here is a piece of advice for you: Listen to some soft music.
Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity(量). This works for sleepers of all ages, and even for those with sleeping problems. Soft music can help us fall asleep better, wake up less during the night and feel more relaxed in the morning. You may not notice the effects(功效