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2024外研社9年级上册期末备考 语篇填空专项练10篇
Part 1 : More bad boars?
An increasing number of wild boars bring problems to cities
野猪“密度超标”,城市该如何应对?
How would you feel if you met a wild boar (野猪) in the city?
On Oct 27, a wild boar ____1___(hit) by a train in Nanjing, Jiangsu. When a worker checked for problems, another train came and ___2____(kill) him.
According to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林业和草原局), there are about 2 million wild boars in China. They can live well in nature and have many babies, said Professor Xie Yi from Beijing Forestry University. Because of this, wild boars are moving to more areas.They come down from the hills __3___( look) for food in spring and autumn, __4__ people are seeing them more often now.
Wild boars __5____(usual) choose to avoid humans. However, if people keep feeding them, the boars might lose ___6____(they) fear of humans and come closer for food. This could be dangerous.
Without many of their predators (捕食者) in nature, hunting (捕猎) is the main way to control ___7___ boars’ numbers. Since last year, boars are not protected animals anymore. So some provinces __8__ Shaanxi have brought in hunters to help. But experts say hunting is not the way to fix the problem in the long term. We need to bring back the boars’ natural predators and make sure they have enough living spaces.
In February, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration introduced a plan to make_____9___( rule)to help stop and control problems caused by wild animals. The rules will also support people ___10___ are hurt by wild animals.
Part 2 : Baking up a good feeling
In a nice village, there was a small bakery (面包店). Emma, a young baker, owned this bakery. People in the village ___1___(know) her for her kind heart.
Every day, Emma would bake __2___(much) than she could sell. She put the extra bread in a box outside her bakery with a sign that read, “Take what you need.” The box was for anyone in the village ___3____ was poor and couldn’t buy a warm meal.
The wooden box became ___4___ symbol of hope and kindness in the village. Those who were finding life hard could always rely on Emma __5___ a hot meal. It wasn’t (be) just about the food; it was about knowing that someone cared.
Emma’s kindness __6___(stop) at the bakery. She also organized community (社区) events, like picnics in the park, to bring the___7___( village) people together. People from all walks of life would go, making new friends and feeling like a true community.
Inspired (受启发) by her kind acts, the people in the community began ___8__(follow) in her footsteps. Some started to serve meals to those in need. The children in the community, too, helped by__9____ (make) cards to bring cheer to the old and the sick. Emma’s kindness had ____10___(true) set off a chain reaction (连锁反应) of love and goodwill. Over time, the village became a more caring and closer community.
Part 3 : Diwali sparks concern
An important Indian festival brings problem to the environment
印度排灯节引起空气污染
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the biggest and___1___(important) celebrations in India. It___2___ (mark) the victory (胜利) of light over darkness and good over evil (邪恶). It gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indian people light outside their homes. The festival is between October and November, but the date changes each year because the Hindu calendar follows both the moon and the sun. This year, it fell __3__ Oct 31.
Diwali is __4___ five-day festival. Each day has its own special traditions. On the first day, people clean their homes and buy gold or kitchen utensils (厨房用具) to bring good luck. On the second day, people use clay lamps and colorful designs (设计)___5___(make) their home prettier. The ___6___(three) day is the main day. Families pray (祈祷) to Goddess Lakshmi the goddess of wealth (财富), enjoy festive meals and light fireworks . On the fourth day, people visit friends and family __7__ gifts and best wishes for the season. On the fifth day, adult brothers visit their married sisters, and the family shares a big meal.
Diwali is a happy time,_____8_ it also causes big environmental problems. Fireworks create a lot of air pollution, especially in northern India. They let out___9__ (harm) chemicals and particles (颗粒). This year, pollution levels in New Delhi were 65 times higher than the World Health Organization’s limits . This can lead to health problems like breathing difficulties and heart problems. Fireworks also create a lot of waste. Many fireworks can’t ___10_____(recycle), so they end up in landfills (填埋场).
Part 4 : Changing moods
Seasonal affective disorder makes people feel down during certain seasons
为什么冬季容易抑郁?
Winter is coming – do you feel down more often? If so, you might have seasonal affective disorder (SAD, 季节性情绪失调).
SAD is a kind of depression (抑郁) that comes and goes with ___1_ seasons. It is also known as “winter depression” ____2___it usually happens in winter. However, some people with SAD may also feel down during the summer and feel __3___(well) in the winter.
Besides feeling sad, people with SAD may also lose interest in everyday_4__( activity). They may sleep a lot and find it hard ___5__( get) up in the morning. It can also be difficult for them to focus .
Scientists still__6____( know) the reason behind SAD. But it’s often linked to less sunlight ___7____ the shorter autumn and winter days, the UK National Health Service (NHS) said. Not getting enough sunlight might make a part of the brain not work well. This can influence ____8__(you) hormones and body clock. All of these things make you feel blue.
Getting more sunlight and____9__( exercise) are good ways to deal with (应对) SAD. “Light therapy (疗法)”, or using special lamps at home to simulate (模仿) natural light, can also help. But _10___ you still feel very sad, you should go to a doctor, said the NHS.
Part 5 : Time waits for no man
Have you ever faced a situation in life where you were overly worried and not confident enough to take action? What happened later?
One day, Andy was taking a walk and happened to pass by a charming farm. He noticed a farmer standing by the farm, ___1__(look) worried.
Curiosity got the better of Andy, so he ____2__(speak) to the farmer. “Why do you look so worried? Have you planted wheat?” Andy asked. The farmer slowly shook his head. His face was marked with worry ___3__ he spoke, “I’ve noticed that the weather isn’t great and I’m worried that if it rains, the newly planted wheat might get wet. There’s a chance it won’t sprout (发芽) at all, or even ___4__(bad), it could rot (腐烂) in the soil.”
Andy nodded in understanding and then asked, “Then, have you planted cotton?” The farmer thought __5_ a time, and he said once again, “No. I’m worried about the insects this season. _____6__(that) troublesome things might come and cause damage (破坏) to the newly planted cotton. I ____7___(simple) can’t take that risk.”
Andy was______8____ (surprise) and asked again, “So, what have you planted then?” The farmer let out a heavy sigh and replied, “I haven’t planted anything. I want to make sure that there’s no chance of rain ruining (毁坏) my crops (庄稼) and no insects to destroy them.”
There is no doubt that effective planning is __9__ key driver of success. However, if you wish___10____(do) something, it is not a good idea to just think about it. You can plan and consider for a long time, but there comes a point when action is important.
Part 6 : Seeing death in a different way
东西方的“鬼节”竟然如此不同!
Death is a natural part of life. Countries around the world hold festivals____1_ (remember) the dead, such as Zhongyuan Festival in China and Halloween in the US. These festivals show that people from China and the West hold different ___2_____(view) on death.
Zhongyuan Festival falls on the 15th day of the_3_____ (seven) month of the Chinese lunar calendar (农历). It honors the dead through various activities. Since ancient times, the Chinese _______4___(believe) that the gates of the underworld (地府) open on that day, allowing ghosts to walk on Earth. _____5___important custom of the festival is to light water lanterns and put them onto rivers to help the dead find __6___(they) way home. This kind of activity shows a deep-seated fear and respect (尊重) for the dead.
Different from Zhongyuan Festival, Halloween is a fun festival celebrated every year __7__ Oct 31 in Western countries. At night, people dress up in scary costumes to scare (吓跑) ghosts away. They also do fun activities such as trick-or-treat and pumpkin carving (南瓜雕刻). This shows that Halloween is not about the fear of death, __8___ a willingness (意愿) to face it.
Though people in different countries have different ideas about death, they all understand the____9_____(important) of remembering the dead. This reminds them to value their time and live their _____10____(good) lives.
Part 7 : Ready for the task
TV series tells an inspiring true story of a caring teacher
《山花烂漫时》:山区教师张桂梅的坚守与希望
In 2008, Zhang Guimei, a hard-working teacher, __1___(found) a free girls-only senior high school in Huaping county, Yunnan province. Over the past 16 years, she has helped over 2,000 girls from poor villages to go to university. Her story, made into a TV series named She and Her Girls (《山花烂漫时》), has been well-received since it came out on Sept 10.
The series is successful __2____it feels real. Instead of showing Zhang’s life to be one full of pain, it focuses on her strength (力量) to deal with problems. In the poor villages of Huaping county, people believe it’s pointless (没有意义的) for girls __3___ (receive) an education. Because of this, many girls are forced to drop out of school at a young age. To help them come back to school, Zhang and other teachers make many home _4____(visit). They never give up, even when villagers are unsupportive.
From raising money to enrolling (招收) students, Zhang meets problems every step of the way. However, she is always ready __5___ whatever life throws at her. Showing Zhang’s ability to face challenges head-on, the series tells her story in an inspiring (鼓舞人心的) way ____6___wins people’s hearts.
In the series, Zhang’s work brings___7__(she) great joy. Her happiness comes from the support of the government and her co-workers. Seeing her students grow in a safe and_____8____(health) environment also gives her a sense of achievement. Even when things go against her will, she is able to see the bright side.
The series breathes new life into Zhang’s story by____9___ (show) her strength and positivity (积极性). It tells us that the life of a great person should not only be seen as one of going through hard times. Instead, it’s __10____ life that is both hard and beautiful.
Part 8 : Into space and back again
Starship’s fifth test flight succeeds
“筷子夹火箭”,星舰试飞成功!
US company SpaceX______1___ (successful) completed its fifth test flight (试飞) of Starship on Oct 13. This helped SpaceX get closer to making reusable (可重复使用的) rockets.
The 122-meter-tall Starship has two parts: the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy rocket. The rocket’s 33 engines (引擎) gave Starship a strong push. About seven minutes after launch, the two parts separated at around 70 kilometers above Earth. Then, the rocket’s booster (助推器) made __2___(it) “stand up” in the air and started to fall slowly. At that point, two big mechanical arms (机械臂) from the launch tower, ____3_ “chopsticks”, “caught” the booster.
Starship is __4___ world’s most powerful rocket ever made. It______5_(make) to send astronauts to the moon, Mars and beyond (更远处). SpaceX’s engineers have been working on it and testing it for many years. They made sure both the booster_6____ the tower met thousands of standards (标准). If standards had not been met, the booster would have been directed to drop in the Gulf of Mexico.
SpaceX has been growing quickly since it started in 2002. This is partly thanks to its “fail fast, learn fast” working style. For example, Starship’s first three test flights failed due to____7______ (problem) like explosions (爆炸) or losing contact. However, these failures____8_____ ( help) engineers get data (数据) and make progress. This is different from the traditional way organizations (机构) like NASA operate. They spend a lot of time ____9____(plan) for possible problems before a launch.
SpaceX already plans to do a____10_ (six) flight, which will likely happen soon.
Part 9 : Good things take time
In a small village, there lived a famous old carpenter (木匠). People traveled from far and wide ____1__(buy) his furniture.
One day, a young apprentice (学徒) came to learn from____2_(he). The young man loved working with wood (木头) but was always hurrying to finish things. After a few days of learning from the carpenter, the young man thought, “I can make furniture faster.”
The old carpenter noticed this and __3___(say), “I can teach you to make furniture quickly, but first, you need to do a simple job.” He then handed the apprentice rough board and said, “Make this board smooth.”
The man thought it was easy. He sanded (用砂纸打磨) the board a few__4____ (time) and soon gave it back soon. The old carpenter felt the board and said, “It ___5___(be) smooth enough. Try again.”A little impatient (不耐烦的), the young man sanded harder. _____6__the old carpenter shook his head once again.Feeling sad, the man started to think more. He wasn’t in a hurry anymore and sanded every part of the board___7___ (careful). Finally, the board was as smooth as a mirror.This time, the old carpenter smiled and said, “You have learned __8__ important lesson. Success needs not only skill but also patience. The simpler the job, the __9___(much) patience we need. When you perfect (完善) every part, you can make a perfect piece.”
The young man understood that carpentry was not only about making things but also about shaping the mind. Life is ___10____ this: a successful person moves forward step by step.
Part 10 : Being true to yourself matters
Sarah often helped out at her dad’s restaurant, but today felt different – she ___1____(give) the responsibility of serving customers. Excited, yet nervous, she carefully carried a pork steak (猪排) to Table 6. Her excitement___2__( quick) turned to anxiety (焦虑) when she saw Kassy, a popular girl from school, sitting there with her friends. Feeling shy and afraid, Sarah ducked behind the front desk____3__(avoid) being seen.
Though an excellent student, Sarah often felt out of place among her wealthy (有钱的) classmates. She remembered __4____ Kassy used to make fun of her and worried that others might do _5_____same to her for working at a restaurant. When Sarah’s dad found her hiding, she didn’t know what to say. He suggested that she take a break.
Turning back to the kitchen, Sarah felt bad ___6__ letting her dad down. To her surprise, Hannah, one of Kassy’s friends, came over and said that she knew how mean Kassy could be. She also praised (称赞) Sarah for her hard work. Her comfort (安慰) gave Sarah the strength she needed.
With confidence , Sarah returned to the dining area and ___7__(bring) the check (账单) to Kassy’s table. When Kassy tried to make fun of her, Sarah and Hannah did a silly “crab dance” and laughed together. As she crossed the dining room, Sarah realized she didn’t feel embarrassed. Whether Kassy liked her family’s restaurant or not, it______8___(matter).
As Sarah returned to the front desk, she felt a warm sense of pride , knowing the restaurant was special to her, no matter what others thought. She understood that hard work and __9____(kind) were what really mattered. From then on, she started to enjoy __10____(she) new role with confidence and pride.
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