Unit 4(语篇能力)-2023-2024学年九年级英语上学期单元复习基础巩固练习(人教版)

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark 语篇能力 一、阅读理解 1 When I was in primary school, I was too weak in French to pass the exam. I often got an “E” or F on my papers. My classmates often laughed at me in class. I often felt sad but could not  do anything. But later, a French speech contest changed my life. And it also changed my views on everything. It was a Wednesday afternoon. My father asked me to take part in a French speech contest. It was a terrible idea! My French grades were always bad. “Don’t worry, my son. Believe in yourself and you’re sure to win the contest” With my father’s encouragement, I accepted his offer. After that my father and I chose a right topic. Then I practised hard at it. I spent a lot of my spare time practising it again and again in order not  to miss a word. Finally, it turned out that my speech was successful. When my French teacher gave me a call and told me I got the first prize, I could hardly believe my ears. And my father was so excited that he couldn’t say a word. Then everything has changed. When I do anything, I always believe in myself and try my best to do it well. 1. When the writer was in primary school, he . A. did well in French B. was interested in French C. often spoke French D. wasn’t good at French 2. According to the passage, changed the writer’s views on everything. A. a French class B. a French exam C. a French speech contest D. a French teacher 3. The writer took part in a French contest with the help of . A. his classmates B. his teacher C. his father D. his friend 4. Why was the writer’s father very excited? A. The writer passed the French exam. B. The writer told him that he chose a right topic. C. The writer got the first prize in the French speech contest. D. The writer decided to take part in the French speech contest 2 The small town of Hay, on the River Wye, sits between England and Wales. It was a quiet place until 1961.That year, a man named Richard Booth came back from a trip to the US with a lot of