Unit 7 任务型阅读练习 2023-2024学年鲁教版(五四学制)九年级英语全册

Unit 7 Life is full of the unexpected. 任务型阅读练习 A It seems that everybody tells lies—well,not big lies, but “white lies”. Telling white lies isn't really that bad. Most of the time, people do it because they want to protect friendship or they don't want to hurt someone. Here are some ways they do it. Giving false excuses Sometimes people lie because they don't want to do something. For example, someone invites you to a party. You think it will be boring, so you say you're busy. Lying to make someone feel good Often we don't tell the truth to make someone feel good. For example, your mum cooks dinner for you, but it tastes terrible. Do you say so? No! You probably say “Mum, this is delicious!” Lying to hide bad news Sometimes, we don't want to tell someone bad news. For example, you have just had a terrible day at work, but you don't want your family to worry about you. So if your parents ask you about your day, you will say everything is fine. Some Ways: People Tell White Lies Ways Examples Giving false excuses When you want to refuse a boring party, you may say 1. _. Lying to 2. _ When your mum cooks dinner for you, you probably say that's delicious though 8. _. Lying to 4. _ You have a terrible day but you don't want your family to worry about you. You may say 5. _ if your parents ask you about your day. B What a fine day!Jason was sure that he would see his present on the dining table.It had been like this for the past 15 years.His parents would place the present next to his glass of milk.He had given hint (暗示) after hint for the past month.He had even put pictures of the mobile phone into his parents' bags.It was impossible that they would not get the message. Nothing on the table?Jason was very sad that his parents had forgotten his birthday!He quickly ran out of the house as he did not want his parents to see his expression. When he stood outside,he realized how fine the weather was.The sun was shining brightly.The birds were singing.He walked to the park near