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Unit 3 Language in use
英语 九年级上册 外研版
练闯考
一、单项选择。
( )1.The twoday tour of Las Vegas was quite ________ adventure for my family.We all enjoyed it very much.
A.a B.an
C.the D./
( )2.—I hear many people visit the town every day.What is it wellknown ________?
—Well,it has very beautiful sights.
A.as B.for
C.with D.in
B
B
( )3.Ms Wang said,“You should write a book ________ after you finish reading The Arabian Nights.”
A.shop B.title
C.club D.review
( )4.Sara's grandpa died in 2010.He has been ________ for more than ten years.
A.dead B.alive
C.dying D.living
D
A
( )5.—The radio says a bear has ________ from the local zoo.
—Oh,what bad news!I hope it can be found soon.
A.heard B.fallen
C.escaped D.borrowed
( )6.—The government is doing a lot to provide good education for the leftbehind children.
—Yeah,but it's not good enough.They should try ________.
A.hard B.harder
C.hardest D.hardly
C
B
( )7.—I don't think Ross will reply to Alice's letter.
—Me either.But she's ________ hoping for his reply.
A.still B.once
C.also D.never
( )8.When I passed Mr Black's office,he ________ our exam results with the head teacher.
A.discusses B.is discussing
C.discussed D.was discussing
A
D
( )9.—Grandpa,you usually read newspapers at this time.Why are you watching TV now?
—Well,there's ________ in today's newspaper.
A.something interesting B.nothing interesting
C.interesting something D.interesting nothing
( )10.—People,especially the young,________ by their friends.
—That's true.Friends play an important part in everyone's life.
A.easily influences B.easily influenced
C.are easily influenced D.will be easily influenced
B
C
二、完形填空。
The book The Crying Seas is for children.It is __11__ by Simon Walker.It's about the seas.It tells us different __12__ of water pollution and the things we can do to keep the seas __13__.It also tells us the different ways we can do to __14__ the seas.In this book,Simon Walker said,“Three quarters of the earth __15__ water.For thousands of years,the seas have helped us __16__ giving us food and water.Now,we are feeding them on dirty water from factories and rubbish from our homes.The seas are __17__ because they are very sick.Please help to save them.”
You can __18__ many wonderful photos of the seas in this book.You can also see beautiful photos of sea __19__ like whales and sea horses.I think it is a very __20__ and useful book.Do you like it?
( )11.A.writes B.writing C.written D.wrote
( )12.A.pieces B.kinds C.numbers D.colours
( )13.A.dirty B.ill C.bad D.clean
( )14.A.save B.kill C.warn D.keep
( )15.A.are B.is C.covers D.has
( )16.A.for B.at C.on D.by
( )17.A.smiling B.laughing C.crying D.dancing
( )18.A.buy B.take C.see D.have
( )19.A.animals B.food C.plants D.water
( )20.A.old B.interesting C.harmful D.waste
C
B
D
A
B
D
C
C
A
B
三、阅读理解。
Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history?Many people would think of Confucius,whose birthday was on 28th September.Although he lived over 2,000 years ago,people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.
Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu,which lied in Shandong Province.He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.He had a hard childhood.His father died when he was only 3.His mother brought him up.As a child,he had to work to help his mother,but young Confucius didn't give up studying.He visited many famous teachers and learned music,history,poetry and sports.
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Later,he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school,but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn.He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.
Today,people still follow Confucius's lessons.He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned.“When I am with two people,one of them must be better than me in some areas.I choose their good qualities (品质) and follow them.”
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He also taught us that thinking is very important in study.“All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的).All thinking but no study makes people tired.”
Confucius is not only a great teacher,but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society.His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners.“A person should be strict with himself,but be kind to others.” he said.
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( )21.Today we still remember Confucius mainly because ________.
A.he lived a poor life in his childhood
B.he had wise thoughts and great views about education
C.he travelled with his students from state to state
D.he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period
( )22.Confucius learned music,history,poetry and sports ________ as a child.
A.by teaching himself at home
B.with the help of his mother
C.by going to school
D.by visiting many famous teachers
B
D
( )23.The underlined word “noble” in Paragraph 3 has the closest meaning to “________”.
A.poor B.bright C.rich D.cute
( )24.The correct order of the following sentences is ________.
①Confucius worked to help his mother as a child.
②Confucius educated about 3,000 students in his lifetime.
③Confucius's father died.
④Confucius started the first public school in Chinese history.
A.③①④② B.②③④①
C.①③②④ D.④③①②
C
A
( )25.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.All study but no thinking makes people puzzled.
B.No one has something worthy to be learned.
C.All thinking but no study makes people tired.
D.A person should be strict with himself,but be kind to others.
B
四、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
26.Jane is ____________ (influence) by her father's idea.
27.They are ___________ (discuss) how to get over the difficulty.
28.My ___________ (neighbour) are kind and friendly.
29.You're very ________ (luck) to be alive.
30.We are all ____________ (surprise) to see the gift.
influenced
discussing
neighbours
lucky
surprised
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五、补全对话。
在空白处填上一个适当的句子,使对话的意思连贯、完整。
Mary:Good morning,Daming!
Daming:Morning,Mary.
Mary:31.________________________?
Daming:I'm reading a book.
Mary:32.____________________?
Daming:It's Lily Learns about Wants and Needs.
Mary:Sounds interesting!33.____________________________?
Daming:For two days.I think I can finish it this afternoon.
Mary:34.__________________________________________?
What are you doing
What's its name
How long have you read it
Can you lend it to me after you finish it
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Daming:Sure,but you must promise not to lend it to anyone else.
Mary:I promise.
Daming:Okay.I'll give it to you after I finish it.
Mary:35._________________________.
Daming:You're welcome.
Thank you very much
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