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Unit 4
一、完形填空
I'm in Grade 9 and have changed a lot. I'm really very busy now. I used to play sports after school but now I don't have time to do it 1 .I think I should study almost all the time except the eating and sleeping time. If not, I won't get good 2 .
I have more 3 in learning English than before. In the past I didn't 4 learning English at all. I disliked English but now I like it very much. I find English is interesting. I listen to our teacher 5 in class and study English hard in many other 6 such as watching English movies and listening to English songs.
I used to be little and short. Some “bad” students didn't play with me, so I was very 7 with them. Now, I am 8 because I've become a tall and thin girl.
I was afraid of 9 in front of people when I was little. I was pretty shy and didn't 10 the reasons. But now, in middle school, I've learned to talk to people. I'm more outgoing than I used to be.
1.A.either B.anymore C.aloud D.well
2.A.friends B.books C.grades D.teachers
3.A.advices B.advice C.space D.interest
4.A.care about B.find out C.pass by D.take place
5.A.politely B.carefully C.slowly D.comfortably
6.A.places B.days C.ways D.classrooms
7.A.patient B.angry C.happy D.busy
8.A.smart B.helpful C.proud D.serious
9.A.speaking B.playing C.reading D.mailing
10.A.lose B.choose C.use D.know
二、阅读单选
Everybody makes decisions in daily life. They can be as important as what you will do in the future or as simple as what you will eat for breakfast. Any decision could be the turning point of your life.
I made an important decision when I was in Junior 3. Before I made that decision, I had been one of the boys who tried very hard to act like an adult. I didn’t listen to my parents and teachers, and my grades became poor. Then came the high school entrance exam.
At the turning point of my life, my mom wanted to have a conversation with me. I wanted to turn it down but when I looked at her eyes, I felt I couldn’t refuse. Instead of asking me to study hard, to my surprise, Mom just asked what I wanted to do in the future. Without thinking too much, I just said I would like to study hard. Mom smiled and asked again, “I asked, ‘What do you WANT to do?’” I never seriously thought about the question. So, I kept silent.
“Whether you want to go on studying or enter the society is your own decision,” she went on. “Your life ought to be decided by yourself, not by anyone else, including me. ” After saying that, she had tears in her eyes. For the first time in my life, I was asked to make my own decision. I sat in my chair and thought about myself, my life and what kind of person I wanted to become.
It took me what seemed to be years to make the biggest decision so far in my life-I wanted to be a man who makes a difference to the world. To achieve that, I needed to study hard. The path to my future became clear to me. I didn’t act rebelliously any more. With passion (激情) in my heart, I studied hard.
Now, I’m 17 and I’m in one of the best schools in my city, in one of the best classes at the school and I am one of the best students in the class.
Thanks to that decision, I have become what I am today.
11.When did the writer make the important decision?
A.After he was 17 years old. B.After he was in one of the best classes.
C.When he was a pupil. D.When he was studying in Junior 3.
12.What was the writer like before the decision?
A.His grades became poor.
B.He tried very hard not to act like an adult.
C.He was one of the top students in his class.
D.He did what his teachers and his parents asked him to do.
13.The writer made the decision because ________.
A.his teacher talked with him patiently
B.his father had a long talk with him
C.his mother asked him to study as hard as he could
D.his mother let him think about his future
14.What does the underlined word “rebelliously” in this passage mean in Chinese?
A.兴奋地 B.沮丧地 C.艰难地 D.叛逆地
15.What is the best title for the passage?
A.Always Believe in Yourself B.An Important Decision in My Life
C.Great Efforts Paid off D.It’s Never Too late to learn
Over the last few centuries, there have been many changes in our lives.
To start with, people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays, we have fast, comfortable vehicles, such as cars and high-speed trains.
Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines.
Thirdly, in the past, the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses, and many people could not buy things like fridges, TV sets or washing machines. Now, most families have several of these things.
Lastly, communications have become much easier than before. In the past, we kept in touch with others by writing letters or sending faxes, but now we have many other ways to choose from, such as making a phone call, sending emails or messages and chatting online. Moreover, we can even see the people whom we care making a phone call with through mobile phones, and we can see each other while chatting online. The most surprising thing is that we can make a phone call with the astronauts and see them when they are in space. What a magical thing!
Thanks to the technology, especially the Internet, our lives have become much easier and happier than before. I’m sure they will become more wonderful in the future. Don’t you think so?
16.Why were planes not so popular many years ago?
A.Because they were not big enough. B.Because they were not able to fly long.
C.Because they were very expensive. D.Because they were not fast enough.
17.In the past, people worked________.
A.for fewer hours B.much harder
C.more easily D.more quickly
18.What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?
A.Many families have TV sets and washing machines nowadays. B.There were no bathrooms or running water before.
C.Living conditions have been improved. D.Many people can take baths at home now.
19.The writer’s last example for great changes in people’s lives about ________.
A.traveling B.living conditions
C.Working tools D.communication
20.What’s the best title for this passage?
A.Great changes in our lives B.Good education will change our lives
C.Fast development of science D.We live a happy life now.
三、阅读判断
阅读短文,判断短文后句子的意思是否与短文内容相符。用“T”表示相符,“F”表示不相符。
Peter is a middle school student. He’s quite healthy. But two years ago, he was heavy and often went to see a doctor. He loved chips and chocolate, and got tired easily. He stayed at home all day and didn’t have enough exercise. One morning, he saw some young men running in the park, and they looked really strong. From then on, he thought he should start running.
Now Peter is an active boy. He runs for a long time every morning. He even runs about five miles sometimes. He drinks a milk shake in the morning and eats vegetables every day. He never eats junk food. He looks after his health very well. His healthy lifestyle can help him to study better than before. He says he will keep on running all his life.
21.Peter had enough exercises two years ago.
22.One morning, Peter saw some young men swimming in the park.
23.Now Peter is an active boy and runs for a long time every morning.
24.Peter eats vegetables every day but he never eats junk food.
25.Peter’s healthy lifestyle can help him to study better.
四、阅读还原7选5
It seems to me that families used to eat more meals together. 26. There’s often a TV nearby, or someone’s talking on a cell phone or texting during dinner.
27. We’d wait for everyone to get home, and then we’d all sit down together. During dinnertime conversation, everyone had a chance to talk. Back then, I was a little quiet, so my dad would often ask me to talk about my day. 28.
Speaking of taking turns, all of us kids used to take part in either preparing the meal or cleaning up. Sometimes my mom would let me help her in the kitchen. 29. We’d always have fresh food—no fast food or take out.
Now, I won’t pretend (假装) our mealtimes were completely perfect. We used to fight all the time, and sometimes kick each other under the table. 30. Nobody knew exactly what “or else” meant, but we didn’t want to risk finding out.
These days, it seems like families have little time together, especially at mealtimes. However, I wonder if those families know what they’re missing.
A.And it’s the same now.
B.That’s how we learned to share and take turns.
C.I’d wash and cut up vegetables, or things like that.
D.My family always used to eat dinner together, no matter what.
E.And nowadays it is quite different.
F.Then our parents would step in, telling us to “get along or else!”
G.Our parents are always angry with us.
五、语法填空
语法填空:阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Our country has developed 31. (rapid) during the last forty years. Because 32. it, many Chinese people’s lives have changed a lot.
Yang Xiuping, who has turned 40, is from 33. village in Tongren, Guizhou. She spent her childhood 34. (play) in the green mountains and helping her parents with farm work every day. She had many sweet childhood 35. (memory), but life was not easy for her family at that time.
In 1993, Yang left 36. (she) village and went to Shenzhen, Guangdong. In Shenzhen, Yang worked in a factory. About seven years ago, she returned 37. her hometown and set up her first company. Yang has 38. (go) from “a village girl” to “a boss”.
Chen Shumin, 43, is a teacher from a school in Shanghai’s Pudong district. 39. she started teaching at the school, there were only farmlands around the school. Nowadays, a subway line has been built and there are many shopping centers there.
Chen said, “Many years ago, people lived in old and crowded houses, sharing kitchens and toilets. They had little 40. (person) space. At that time, I never thought I would have such a different life.”
六、材料作文
41.假设你是来自新华中学八年级二班的Linda,请根据以下要求写一篇短文,介绍一下你自己。
要点:
1.身体很健康,每天锻炼,一周看三次电视,从不喝咖啡,有时吃垃圾食品。
2.是班里最高的女孩,在班里比其他同学更外向,擅长于英语和数学。
3.喜欢看情景喜剧因为很搞笑,不能忍受肥皂剧,因为太无聊了。
要求:
1.必须包含所给要点,可适当发挥;
2.语句通顺,意思连贯,语法正确,书写规范;
3.文中不得出现真实人名,校名或地名;
4.词数不少于80。
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### 一、完形填空 1. **答案**:B **解析**:not...anymore 表示“不再”,固定搭配。句意为“我过去常常放学后做运动,但现在我再也没有时间做了” ,either 用于否定句末表示“也” ;aloud 意为“大声地” ;well 意为“很好地” ,均不符合语境,所以选B。 2. **答案**:C **解析**:根据“I think I should study almost all the time except the eating and sleeping time.”可知,如果不这样,就得不到好成绩,grades 表示“成绩” ;friends 意为“朋友” ;books 意为“书” ;teachers 意为“老师” ,所以选C。 3. **答案**:D **解析**:have more interest in 表示“对……有更多兴趣” ,interest 是不可数名词。advices 形式错误,advice 是不可数名词,无复数形式;space 意为“空间” ,不符合语境,所以选D。 4. **答案**:A **解析**:care about 表示“关心;在意” ,句意为“过去我根本不在意学习英语” 。find out 意为“查明;弄清楚” ;pass by 意为“路过” ;take place 意为“发生” ,均不符合语境,所以选A。 5. **答案**:B **解析**:listen to the teacher carefully 表示“认真听老师讲课” ,carefully 是副词,修饰动词listen 。politely 意为“礼貌地” ;slowly 意为“慢慢地” ;comfortably 意为“舒适地” ,均不符合语境,所以选B。 6. **答案**:C **解析**:in many other ways 表示“用许多其他方式” ,ways 意为“方式;方法” 。places 意为“地方” ;days 意为“日子” ;classrooms 意为“教室” ,均不符合语境,所以选C。 7. **答案**:B **解析**:根据“Some ‘bad’ students didn't play with me”可知,我对他们很生气,be angry with 表示“对……生气” 。patient 意为“有耐心的” ;happy 意为“高兴的” ;busy 意为“忙碌的” ,均不符合语境,所以选B。 8. **答案**:C **解析**:根据“because I've become a tall and thin girl”可知,我变得又高又瘦,所以我很自豪,proud 表示“自豪的” 。smart 意为“聪明的” ;helpful 意为“有帮助的” ;serious 意为“严肃的” ,均不符合语境,所以选C。 9. **答案**:A **解析**:be afraid of speaking in front of people 表示“害怕在人们面前讲话” ,根据下文“But now, in middle school, I've learned to talk to people.”可知,小时候害怕在人前讲话,所以选A。 10. **答案**:D **解析**:句意为“我非常害羞,不知道原因” ,know 表示“知道” 。lose 意为“失去” ;choose 意为“选择” ;use 意为“使用” ,均不符合语境,所以选D。 ### 二、阅读单选 11. **答案**:D **解析**:根据“I made an important decision when I was in Junior 3.”可知,作者在初三时做出了这个重要决定,所以选D。 12. **答案**:A **解析**:根据“Before I made that decision, I had been one of the boys who tried very hard to act like an adult. I didn’t listen to my parents and teachers, and my grades became poor.”可知,在做决定之前,作者成绩变差了,所以选A。 13. **答案**:D **解析**:根据“Mom just asked what I wanted to do in the future...‘Your life ought to be decided by yourself, not by anyone else, including me.’”可知,妈妈让作者思考自己的未来,从而促使他做出了决定,所以选D。 14. **答案**:D **解析**:根据前文“I didn’t listen to my parents and teachers”以及后文“With passion in my heart, I studied hard.”可知,作者之前不听父母和老师的话,后来努力学习,说明他不再叛逆,所以“rebelliously”意思是“叛逆地” ,选D。 15. **答案**:B **解析**:文章主要讲述了作者在初三时做出的一个重要决定,这个决定改变了他的生活,所以“An Important Decision in My Life”作为标题最合适,选B。 16. **答案**:C **解析**:根据“Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel.”可知,很多年前飞机不受欢迎是因为太贵了,所以选C。 17. **答案**:B **解析**:根据“Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today.”可知,过去人们工作更努力,所以选B。 18. **答案**:C **解析**:第四段主要通过对比过去和现在的生活条件,如房子里的设施等,说明生活条件得到了改善,所以选C。 19. **答案**:D **解析**:最后一段主要讲述了通讯方面的变化,如从写信、发传真到现在的多种通讯方式,所以作者最后一个例子是关于通讯的,选D。 20. **答案**:A **解析**:文章从交通、工作、生活条件和通讯等方面介绍了我们生活中的巨大变化,所以“Great changes in our lives”作为标题最合适,选A。 ### 三、阅读判断 21. **答案**:F **解析**:根据“He stayed at home all day and didn’t have enough exercise.”可知,两年前Peter没有足够的锻炼,所以该句错误,选F。 22. **答案**:F **解析**:根据“One morning, he saw some young men running in the park”可知,Peter看到一些年轻人在公园跑步,而不是游泳,所以该句错误,选F。 23. **答案**:T **解析**:根据“Now Peter is an active boy. He runs for a long time every morning.”可知,现在Peter是个活跃的男孩,每天早上跑步很长时间,该句正确,选T。 24. **答案**:T **解析**:根据“He drinks a milk shake in the morning and eats vegetables every day. He never eats junk food.”可知,Peter每天吃蔬菜,从不吃垃圾食品,该句正确,选T。 25. **答案**:T **解析**:根据“His healthy lifestyle can help him to study better than before.”可知,Peter健康的生活方式能帮助他学习更好,该句正确,选T。 ### 四、阅读还原7选5 26. **答案**:E **解析**:前文说过去家人经常一起吃饭,后文描述现在吃饭时旁边常有电视,有人打电话或发短信,说明现在情况不同了,E选项“And nowadays it is quite different.”符合语境,所以选E。 27. **答案**:D **解析**:根据“We’d wait for everyone to get home, and then we’d all sit down together.”可知,这里是说过去家人总是一起吃晚餐,D选项“My family always used to eat dinner together, no matter what.”符合语境,所以选D。 28. **答案**:B **解析**:前文提到在晚餐交谈时每个人都有机会说话,爸爸会让“我”谈论一天的情况,这是学会分享和轮流发言的方式,B选项“That’s how we learned to share and take turns.”符合语境,所以选B。 29. **答案**:C **解析**:根据“Sometimes my mom would let me help her in the kitchen.”可知,这里是说在厨房帮忙做的事情,C选项“I’d wash and cut up vegetables, or things like that.”符合语境,所以选C。 30. **答案**:F **解析**:根据“We used to fight all the time, and sometimes kick each other under the table.”可知,这里是说父母会介入制止争吵,F选项“Then our parents would step in, telling us to ‘get along or else!’”符合语境,所以选F。 ### 五、语法填空 31. **答案**:rapidly **解析**:develop 是动词,用副词修饰,rapid 的副词形式是rapidly ,表示“迅速地” 。 32. **答案**:of **解析**:because of 是固定短语,意为“因为” ,后接名词或名词短语。 33. **答案**:a **解析**:village 是可数名词单数,这里表示“一个村庄” ,用不定冠词a 。 34. **答案**:playing **解析**:spend time (in) doing sth. 是固定搭配,意为“花费时间做某事” ,所以用playing 。 35. **答案**:memories **解析**:memory 是可数名词,前面有many 修饰,用复数形式memories ,表示“记忆” 。 36. **答案**:her **解析**:village 是名词,前面用形容词性物主代词修饰,she 的形容词性物主代词是her ,表示“她的” 。 37. **答案**:to **解析**:return to 是固定短语,意为“返回” ,这里表示回到家乡。 38. **答案**:gone **解析**:根据“has”可知,这里用现在完成时,go 的过去分词是gone 。 39. **答案**:When **解析**:根据语境,这里表示“当她开始在这所学校教书时” ,用when 引导时间状语从句。 40. **答案**:personal **解析**:space 是名词,前面用形容词修饰,person 的形容词形式是personal ,表示“个人的” 。 ### 六、材料作文 **参考范文** Hello, everyone! My name is Linda, and I'm from Class 2, Grade 8 of Xinhua Middle School. I'm very healthy because I exercise every day. I think it's important to keep fit. I watch TV three times a week. I never drink coffee, but sometimes I eat junk food. I'm the tallest girl in my class. I'm more outgoing than the other students. I like making friends with others. Also, I'm good at English and math. I enjoy studying them. In my free time, I like watching sitcoms because they are very funny. However, I can't stand soap operas. They are too boring for me. That's a little about me. I hope we can become good friends.
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