Unit 8 More than a Game.单元阅读过关练2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册

Unit 8 More than a Game.单元阅读过关练

一、完形填空。

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

It was the final of the 1,500-metre race in New Start High School.With just 500 metres to go, Justin Brown was in third place and his younger 　 1　, Austin, was in the lead.Justin 　 2　 himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the ground.Justin had to choose—brotherly love, or a(n)　 3　 to win the race?

　 4　 thinking twice, running towards his brother, Justin caught his brother and started pulling him towards the finish line.The move put Austin in second place and Justin himself in third.It was a(n)　 5　 end to the race, but Justin didn’t want to discuss it with anyone else.At that time he just wanted to see his younger brother who had been rushed to the medical care.　 6　, several days later, Austin got better and came back to school.

The Brown brothers have been training for the big day since six months ago.They encouraged each other to 　 7　 in the face of difficulties when they trained.“Actually, when your elder brother is doing it, you think it’s a cool thing to do,” said Austin.Justin also agreed that having a brother is an advantage and he added, “　 8　 I’ve been trying to beat my brother at everything he does in life, I would not be happy if I 　 9　 him behind.My brother is much more 　 10　 than the first prize.” At that moment, he was no longer a runner aiming (力争达到)for a medal—he was just a brother.

1.(　　)A.sister B.cousin C.brother  D.uncle

2.(　　)A.pushed B.lost C.watched  D.ran

3.(　　)A.mistake B.chance C.symbol  D.excuse

4.(　　)A.In B.With C.At   D.Without

5.(　　)A.colourful B.unusual C.unexpected D.helpful

6.(　　)A.Lately B.Luckily C.Sadly   D.Badly

7.(　　)A.keep on B.turn on C.get on  D.try on

8.(　　)A.Before B.Unless C.Because  D.Although

9.(　　)A.took B.left C.gave   D.helped

10.(　　)A.comfortable B.common C.clever  D.important

二、短文填空。

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。

A marathon is a long running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres).The first Olympic Marathon 1._______(hold)in Athens in 1896.Now, many cities 2._______(host) their own marathons every

year.Among them, the Boston Marathon, which started in 1897, is the 3._______(old)yearly marathon in the world.As time 4._______(go)by, the sport has become more than just a race.

Themes of marathons add fun and meanings 5._______the hard miles.Runners run for helping sick kids, 6._______(celebrate)important events, or just enjoying nature.There is a famous marathon in Gisborne, New Zealand, which now 7._______(be)known for being the first city in the world to welcome the sunlight every day.So 8._______(run)can greet the sunrise as they race along the golden sandy beaches.

Marathon routes(路线)help people gain a deeper understanding 9._______the old sport.10._______　　 (interesting), some routes are well-planned for players 11._______.(explore)the city.For example, the route of the Great Wall Marathon 12._______(take)the players along the great wonder of the world.13._______　　 you’re a professional sportsman or not, the race can be 14._______amazing chance for you to know about Beijing, its people and local food.

A marathon is quite a journey for players to enjoy the run, challenge 15._______(they)and experience the culture.There is so much more behind the race for us to explore.

三、阅读理解。

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

A new report talked to 1,000 people.All of them said exercise is becoming more and more popular.