Unit 3 Never give up （单元自测卷·苏州专用·2026中考新题型）英语新教材译林版九年级上册

2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 3 Never give up·苏州专用 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：100分） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分45分） 一、完形填空。(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 The Ice Skating Dream Anna loved figure skating more than anything. She dreamed of being a great skater, but the road to her dream was full of 1. ______. Every Saturday, she got up at 6 a.m. to practise. At first, she fell down again and again, and her knees were always black and blue. Her mom told her she could 2. ______ if it was too hard, but Anna refused. "I want to keep trying," she said 3. ______. One month before the city competition, Anna 4. ______ her ankle badly during practice. The doctor said she had to rest for at least two weeks. Anna felt 5. ______ and cried in her room. She thought she would miss the competition. However, after a week, Anna started to do simple exercises on the bed. She didn't want to 6. ______ her hard work. As soon as the doctor said she could walk, she went back to the ice rink slowly. Her coach was 7. ______ by her strong will. On the day of the competition, Anna was a little nervous, but she believed in herself. She performed perfectly and finished first. When she stood on the stage, she knew that strong 8. ______ beats all difficulties. "Don't be afraid of failures," Anna said later. "If you hold on to your dream and never 9. ______, you will 10. ______ what you want in the end." 1. A. chances B. challenges C. choices D. changes 2. A. give up B. take up C. put up D. get up 3. A. loudly B. weakly C. firmly D. sadly 4. A. touched B. hurt C. hit D. shook 5. A. excited B. pleased C. relaxed D. upset 6. A. waste B. forget C. lose D. break 7. A. annoyed B. surprised C. moved D. worried 8. A. talent B. luck C. effort D. courage 9. A. stay up B. look up C. give up D. pick up 10. A. protect B. achieve C. discover D. understand 二、阅读理解。(本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分) 阅读A, B, C, D四篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 A Never Give Up Summer Camp Are you facing difficulties in your studies or daily life? Do you want to develop a strong will? Come and join our Never Give Up Summer Camp! We have wonderful activities for you. Time: July 15 — July 21 Place: Sunshine Youth Center Activities: Motivational Speech Time: July 15, 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Place: Main Hall A famous young explorer will share his story of climbing mountains. He will tell you how he overcame his fears and kept going. Team Challenge Time: July 18, 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Place: Outdoor Playground Work in teams to finish difficult tasks. You will learn the importance of teamwork and persistence. Growth Sharing Meeting Time: July 21, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Place: Room 302 Share your own stories of overcoming difficulties with other campers. If you want to join, please sign up at the school office before July 10. For more information, call 0512-6677-8899 or visit www.ngucamp.com. 11. How long does the summer camp last? A. Five days. B. Six days. C. Seven days. D. Eight days. 12. Which activity is held on the afternoon of July 18? A. Motivational Speech. B. Team Challenge. C. Growth Sharing Meeting. D. Mountain Climbing. 13. Which of the following is TRUE about the summer camp? A. It is held at a local high school. B. You can sign up on July 12. C. The motivational speech lasts three hours. D. Team Challenge is held outdoors. B When I was 10 years old, I saw my friends riding bikes around the neighborhood freely. I wanted to be like them, but I was afraid of falling down. Every time I got on the bike, my hands would shake and I would get off right away. My dad noticed my fear. "It's okay to fall," he said. "Everyone falls when they learn. The key is to get back up and try again." He promised to stay by my side and hold the bike all the time. With my dad's help, I started to practise. But after three days, I still couldn't ride on my own. I felt so frustrated that I wanted to give up. My dad said, "Don't stop now. You are getting better every day." I decided to try one more time. That afternoon, I got on the bike. My dad held the back of the bike and ran with me. After a few minutes, I realized he wasn't holding on anymore. I was riding by myself! I was so excited that I almost fell off again. That day, I learned an important lesson. Difficulties are not as scary as we think. If we keep trying and never give up, we can finally make it. 14. Why was the writer afraid to ride a bike at first? A. He had no bike of his own. B. He was afraid of falling down. C. His father didn't allow him to ride. D. His friends laughed at him. 15. What did the writer's father do to help him? A. He bought a new bike for him. B. He taught him riding skills online. C. He practised with him every night. D. He held the bike and encouraged him. 16. How did the writer feel when he found he was riding alone? A. Excited. B. Scared. C. Worried. D. Bored. 17. What can we learn from the story? A. Practice makes perfect. B. It's never too old to learn. C. Never give up when facing difficulties. D. Two heads are better than one. C Is "never give up" always a good rule for children? Many people think that children should learn to keep trying, but others believe that knowing when to give up is also important. People who support the "never give up" idea say that persistence helps children succeed. When children keep trying at a difficult task, they build strong will and confidence. For example, if a child keeps practising math problems and finally works them out, he will feel proud of himself. This spirit will help them face bigger challenges in the future. However, not everyone agrees. Some experts say that forcing children to keep trying at something they are not good at may hurt their confidence. If a child is very short and spends years practising basketball but never improves, he may feel like a failure. In these cases, it is wiser to give up and find something that suits them better. In my opinion, the answer depends on the situation. If the task is meaningful and the child can improve with practice, we should encourage them to hold on. But if the goal is impossible or makes the child very unhappy, it is okay to give up and try something new. The most important thing is to help children learn to make good decisions for themselves. 18. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To tell a story about children's growth. B. To introduce two different opinions on the topic. C. To explain why "never give up" is important. D. To show how to teach children persistence. 19. According to Paragraph 2, what can children get from keeping trying? A. Strong will and confidence. B. More prizes and honors. C. Better grades in exams. D. More friends around them. 20. Why do some experts think it's okay to give up sometimes? A. Because children are too young to face difficulties. B. Because giving up saves time and energy. C. Because it may protect children's confidence. D. Because most goals are impossible to achieve. 21. What is the writer's opinion? A. Children should never give up no matter what happens. B. Children should give up when they feel tired. C. It is better to give up than to keep trying. D. We should decide according to different situations. D An old wall stood at the foot of a hill. One sunny day, a small snail decided to climb to the top of the wall to see the view on the other side. A sparrow saw the snail and laughed. "You are so slow. It will take you months to get to the top. You'll never make it," she said. The snail didn't answer. He just kept moving forward slowly. Soon, an ant passed by. "Why are you doing this?" the ant asked. "The wall is too high for you. Give up and do something easier." The snail still didn't stop. He said, "I will get there as long as I keep moving." Days passed. The sparrow and the ant almost forgot about the snail. One morning, they heard a happy voice from the top of the wall. It was the snail! He was enjoying the beautiful view of the river below. "How did you do it?" the sparrow asked in surprise. The snail smiled and said, "I didn't think about how far it was. I just kept taking one step at a time. I knew if I never stopped, I would get there finally." Sometimes, the road to our dream is long and hard. But if we keep going step by step and never give up, we will reach the end one day. 22. Why did the snail decide to climb the wall? A. To look for food. B. To see the view on the other side. C. To race with the ant. D. To keep himself busy. 23. What did the ant advise the snail to do? A. To ask the sparrow for help. B. To climb faster. C. To give up and do something easier. D. To rest for a while. 24. Which of the following words can best describe the snail? A. Persistent and brave. B. Kind and helpful. C. Smart and creative. D. Quiet and shy. 25. What does the story mainly want to tell us? A. It's never too late to start. B. Failure is the mother of success. C. Teamwork helps us go further. D. Never giving up brings success. 三、信息还原。(本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分) Have you ever wondered why some people can keep working on their goals while others give up easily? 26. ______ In fact, anyone can develop persistence if they use the right methods. First, start with small goals. It is hard to keep going if your goal is too big at the very beginning. 27. ______ For example, if you want to read 100 books a year, start by reading one page a day. Small wins will give you confidence to keep going. Second, make a plan. 28. ______ When you have a clear plan, you know exactly what to do every day. You won't easily give up when you meet difficulties. Third, don't be afraid of failures. 29. ______ Every time you fail, you learn something new. Instead of feeling sad, see failures as chances to improve. 30. ______ When you feel tired or want to give up, think about why you started. Remembering your purpose will give you the power to keep moving forward. Persistence is not something you are born with. It is a skill you can build day by day. A. A clear plan helps you stay on track. B. The answer is persistence. C. Finally, always remember your reason for starting. D. It's better to break big goals into small steps. E. Failure is a normal part of the journey to success. F. Most people give up because they don't have big dreams. 第ⅠI卷 非选择题（满分55分） 四、词汇运用。(本大题共13小题，每小题1分，共13分) A. 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给的汉语注释或首字母提示，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 Everyone may meet difficulties on the way to their dreams. The key is to have strong 31. w______ and never give up. Lisa is a good example. She wanted to learn to play the violin, but she had no 32. ______ (经验) at all. At first, she couldn't play a single piece well. She was so upset that she 33. d______ to give up several times. But her teacher told her that 34. ______ (勇气) is more important than talent. Lisa was 35. e______ by her teacher's words. She kept practising every day, even when her fingers hurt. Three years later, she won first prize in a city competition. She says that success 36. r______ on hard work and persistence. Now Lisa still keeps 37. ______ (训练) hard. She believes that nothing is 38. i______ if you never give up. B. 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 challenge deal with give up achieve patient When I first started learning English, I found it a big 39. ______. I couldn't remember words or understand grammar. I didn't know how to 40. ______ these problems. My English teacher told me to be 41. ______ and keep trying. She said I would never 42. ______ my goal if I 43. ______ easily. I followed her advice and kept working hard. Now my English has improved a lot. 五、短文填空。(共 10 小题，每小题1分，共10分) The spirit of never giving up 44. ______ (be) important for everyone. It helps us get through hard times and 45. ______ (success) in the end. Many famous people 46. ______ (experience) difficulties before they succeeded. For example, J.K. Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter book while 47. ______ (live) a poor life. She was refused by 12 publishers before her book 48. ______ (final) came out. Some people may say that they are not talented enough. But in fact, hard work is much 49. ______ (important) than talent. If you keep practising every day, you 50. ______ (make) progress little by little. Never let failures stop you. Every time you fail, you are one step 51. ______ (close) to success. Don't be afraid of 52. ______ (make) mistakes. They are necessary parts of growth. Remember: nothing is impossible as long as you have a strong will and keep 53. ______ (work) towards your goal. 六、阅读表达。(共 3 小题，54题2分，55题2分，56题3分，共7分) At Sunshine Middle School, a programme called "Strong Will" has been popular among Grade 9 students. The programme started three years ago, and it aims to help students develop persistence and learn to face difficulties bravely. Every Wednesday afternoon, students take part in different activities in the programme. They listen to speeches from people who have overcome great difficulties, and they also share their own stories of dealing with problems. "I used to give up easily when I met hard math problems," said Wang Lin, a student in Grade 9. "But after joining the programme, I learned to try different ways and keep working on them. Now my math grades have improved a lot." The programme also has a "30-day Challenge" activity. Students choose a small goal and keep doing it for 30 days. For example, some students choose to read for 20 minutes every day, and others choose to run one kilometre every morning. "It was hard at first," said Zhang Hao, another student. "But when I finished the 30 days, I felt so proud of myself. I learned that I can do things that seem difficult if I hold on." Mr Wang, the teacher in charge of the programme, says that the goal of the programme is not to make students perfect. "We just want to help students understand that difficulties are normal in life," he said. "The most important thing is to have the courage to face them and never give up easily. And this spirit will be helpful for their whole life." 54. How often do students take part in the "Strong Will" programme activities? 55. What did Wang Lin improve through the programme? 56. Do you think the "30-day Challenge" is a good activity? Why or why not? Use your own words to support your answer. 七、书面表达。(共25分) 假如你是李华，你校英语报正在举办以Never Give Up为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文投稿。 内容提示： 你曾经遇到的一次困难； 你是如何坚持并克服它的； 这次经历给你的感悟。 要求： 词数 100 左右； 短文须包含所有提示内容，可适当发挥； 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 3 Never give up·苏州专用 建议用时100分钟，满分100分 1.B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 6.A 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. B 15. D 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26.B 27. D 28. A 29. E 30. C 31. will 32. experience 33. decided 34. courage 35. encouraged 36. relies 37. training 38. impossible 39. challenge 40. deal with 41. patient 42. achieve 43. gave up 44. is 45. succeed 46. experienced 47. living 48. finally 49. more important 50. will make 51. closer 52. making 53. working 54. Once a week. / Every Wednesday afternoon. 55. His math grades. 56. Yes, I think so. It helps students form good daily habits and build up their willpower. Small persistent efforts through 30 days can bring great progress and confidence. （开放题，观点合理、表述正确即可） 作文 I used to be poor at English, especially in spoken English. I was afraid to speak in public and almost gave up. Later, my English teacher encouraged me to keep practising. I made a plan: I listened to English tapes and read aloud for 20 minutes every morning, and I joined the English corner to practise speaking. I kept trying even when I made mistakes. Half a year later, I made great progress and became confident in speaking. From this experience, I learn that nothing is impossible if we never give up. We should keep fighting until we achieve our goals. 　　 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 3 Never give up·苏州专用 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：100分） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分45分） 一、完形填空。(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 The Ice Skating Dream Anna loved figure skating more than anything. She dreamed of being a great skater, but the road to her dream was full of 1. ______. Every Saturday, she got up at 6 a.m. to practise. At first, she fell down again and again, and her knees were always black and blue. Her mom told her she could 2. ______ if it was too hard, but Anna refused. "I want to keep trying," she said 3. ______. One month before the city competition, Anna 4. ______ her ankle badly during practice. The doctor said she had to rest for at least two weeks. Anna felt 5. ______ and cried in her room. She thought she would miss the competition. However, after a week, Anna started to do simple exercises on the bed. She didn't want to 6. ______ her hard work. As soon as the doctor said she could walk, she went back to the ice rink slowly. Her coach was 7. ______ by her strong will. On the day of the competition, Anna was a little nervous, but she believed in herself. She performed perfectly and finished first. When she stood on the stage, she knew that strong 8. ______ beats all difficulties. "Don't be afraid of failures," Anna said later. "If you hold on to your dream and never 9. ______, you will 10. ______ what you want in the end." 1. A. chances B. challenges C. choices D. changes 2. A. give up B. take up C. put up D. get up 3. A. loudly B. weakly C. firmly D. sadly 4. A. touched B. hurt C. hit D. shook 5. A. excited B. pleased C. relaxed D. upset 6. A. waste B. forget C. lose D. break 7. A. annoyed B. surprised C. moved D. worried 8. A. talent B. luck C. effort D. courage 9. A. stay up B. look up C. give up D. pick up 10. A. protect B. achieve C. discover D. understand 【答案】1.B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 6.A 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. B 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了热爱花样滑冰的女孩安娜，逐梦路上历经反复摔倒、赛前脚踝受伤等重重困难，始终不曾放弃、坚持训练，最终在市级比赛中夺冠的故事。主旨大意是：心怀梦想、拥有勇气、永不放弃，就能战胜困难、收获成功。 1. 句意：她梦想成为一名优秀的滑冰运动员，但逐梦之路充满挑战。 解析：根据后文反复摔倒、刻苦训练等情节，可知追梦之路困难重重，challenges（挑战）符合语境；chances机会，choices选择，changes改变，均不符。 2. 句意：妈妈告诉她如果太难可以放弃，但安娜拒绝了。 解析：结合后文安娜坚持尝试，此处指妈妈劝说她放弃，give up放弃；take up占据、开始学习，put up张贴、搭建，get up起床，均不符。 3. 句意：她坚定地说：“我想继续努力。” 解析：安娜拒绝放弃、坚持追梦，语气坚定。firmly坚定地；loudly大声地，weakly虚弱地，sadly难过地，均不符。 4. 句意：城市比赛前一个月，安娜训练时脚踝严重受伤。 解析：根据后文医生要求休养，可知脚踝受伤，hurt受伤；touch触摸，hit击打，shake摇晃，均不符。 5. 句意：安娜十分沮丧，在房间里哭了。 解析：赛前受伤、可能错失比赛，她的心情是失落难过的。upset沮丧的；excited兴奋的，pleased愉悦的，relaxed放松的，均不符。 6. 句意：她不想浪费自己付出的所有努力。 解析：受伤后仍坚持简单训练，是不愿白费过往的刻苦练习。waste浪费；forget忘记，lose丢失，break打破，均不符。 7. 句意：教练被她顽强的意志打动了。 解析：安娜带伤坚持回归训练，坚韧的意志令人动容。moved感动的；annoyed恼怒的，surprised惊讶的，worried担忧的，均不符。 8. 句意：她明白强大的勇气能战胜所有困难。 解析：安娜直面伤痛、不惧挫折，靠的是勇气。talent天赋，luck运气，effort努力，均不符合此处核心语境。 9. 句意：只要坚守梦想、永不放弃，终会收获所想。 解析：全文核心主旨为坚持梦想、绝不放弃，give up放弃；stay up熬夜，look up查阅、抬头看，pick up捡起、学会，均不符。 10. 句意：坚守梦想、永不放弃，最终就能实现自己的目标。 解析：achieve one’s want 实现所求，为固定语境搭配，achieve实现；protect保护，discover发现，understand理解，均不符。 二、阅读理解。(本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分) 阅读A, B, C, D四篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 A Never Give Up Summer Camp Are you facing difficulties in your studies or daily life? Do you want to develop a strong will? Come and join our Never Give Up Summer Camp! We have wonderful activities for you. Time: July 15 — July 21 Place: Sunshine Youth Center Activities: Motivational Speech Time: July 15, 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Place: Main Hall A famous young explorer will share his story of climbing mountains. He will tell you how he overcame his fears and kept going. Team Challenge Time: July 18, 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Place: Outdoor Playground Work in teams to finish difficult tasks. You will learn the importance of teamwork and persistence. Growth Sharing Meeting Time: July 21, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Place: Room 302 Share your own stories of overcoming difficulties with other campers. If you want to join, please sign up at the school office before July 10. For more information, call 0512-6677-8899 or visit www.ngucamp.com. 11. How long does the summer camp last? A. Five days. B. Six days. C. Seven days. D. Eight days. 12. Which activity is held on the afternoon of July 18? A. Motivational Speech. B. Team Challenge. C. Growth Sharing Meeting. D. Mountain Climbing. 13. Which of the following is TRUE about the summer camp? A. It is held at a local high school. B. You can sign up on July 12. C. The motivational speech lasts three hours. D. Team Challenge is held outdoors. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. D 【解析】本文是一篇应用文（活动海报/通知）。文章主要介绍了“永不放弃”夏令营的举办时间、地点、三项特色活动内容以及报名方式、咨询渠道，旨在吸引学生报名参加夏令营，锻炼意志、学会坚持与团队合作。 11. 细节理解题 解析：根据文中时间 July 15 — July 21，从15日到21日共计7天，因此夏令营持续七天。故选C。 12. 细节理解题 解析：根据文中信息，Team Challenge 的举办时间为7月18日下午2点至5点，是该日下午开展的活动。故选B。 13. 细节判断题 解析：A选项：营地地点为Sunshine Youth Center，并非高中，错误； B选项：报名截止时间为7月10日，7月12日无法报名，错误； C选项：励志演讲时长为2小时，并非三小时，错误； D选项：团队挑战活动地点为Outdoor Playground（户外操场），属于户外开展，表述正确。故选D。 B When I was 10 years old, I saw my friends riding bikes around the neighborhood freely. I wanted to be like them, but I was afraid of falling down. Every time I got on the bike, my hands would shake and I would get off right away. My dad noticed my fear. "It's okay to fall," he said. "Everyone falls when they learn. The key is to get back up and try again." He promised to stay by my side and hold the bike all the time. With my dad's help, I started to practise. But after three days, I still couldn't ride on my own. I felt so frustrated that I wanted to give up. My dad said, "Don't stop now. You are getting better every day." I decided to try one more time. That afternoon, I got on the bike. My dad held the back of the bike and ran with me. After a few minutes, I realized he wasn't holding on anymore. I was riding by myself! I was so excited that I almost fell off again. That day, I learned an important lesson. Difficulties are not as scary as we think. If we keep trying and never give up, we can finally make it. 14. Why was the writer afraid to ride a bike at first? A. He had no bike of his own. B. He was afraid of falling down. C. His father didn't allow him to ride. D. His friends laughed at him. 15. What did the writer's father do to help him? A. He bought a new bike for him. B. He taught him riding skills online. C. He practised with him every night. D. He held the bike and encouraged him. 16. How did the writer feel when he found he was riding alone? A. Excited. B. Scared. C. Worried. D. Bored. 17. What can we learn from the story? A. Practice makes perfect. B. It's never too old to learn. C. Never give up when facing difficulties. D. Two heads are better than one. 【答案】14. B 15. D 16. A 17. C 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者十岁时在父亲的鼓励和帮助下，克服恐惧、坚持练习，最终学会骑自行车的亲身经历。文章通过学骑车的小事，揭示了面对困难不要轻言放弃，坚持努力终会成功的人生道理。 14. 细节理解题 根据文章第一段 “I wanted to be like them, but I was afraid of falling down.” 可知，作者一开始不敢骑车是因为害怕摔倒。结合选项，故选 B。 15. 细节理解题 根据文章第二段父亲的鼓励话语以及第四段 “My dad held the back of the bike and ran with me” 可知，父亲一边鼓励作者，一边扶着自行车陪伴练习。A、B、C 三项文中均未提及，故选 D。 16. 细节理解题 根据文章第四段 “I was so excited that I almost fell off again.” 可知，作者发现自己可以独自骑车时，内心十分激动。故选 A。 17. 主旨大意题 文章结尾点明主旨：困难并不可怕，坚持尝试、永不放弃就能成功。 A 项（熟能生巧）、B 项（活到老学到老）、D 项（人多力量大）均与文章主旨不符，C 项（直面困难，永不放弃）贴合全文中心，故选 C。 C Is "never give up" always a good rule for children? Many people think that children should learn to keep trying, but others believe that knowing when to give up is also important. People who support the "never give up" idea say that persistence helps children succeed. When children keep trying at a difficult task, they build strong will and confidence. For example, if a child keeps practising math problems and finally works them out, he will feel proud of himself. This spirit will help them face bigger challenges in the future. However, not everyone agrees. Some experts say that forcing children to keep trying at something they are not good at may hurt their confidence. If a child is very short and spends years practising basketball but never improves, he may feel like a failure. In these cases, it is wiser to give up and find something that suits them better. In my opinion, the answer depends on the situation. If the task is meaningful and the child can improve with practice, we should encourage them to hold on. But if the goal is impossible or makes the child very unhappy, it is okay to give up and try something new. The most important thing is to help children learn to make good decisions for themselves. 18. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To tell a story about children's growth. B. To introduce two different opinions on the topic. C. To explain why "never give up" is important. D. To show how to teach children persistence. 19. According to Paragraph 2, what can children get from keeping trying? A. Strong will and confidence. B. More prizes and honors. C. Better grades in exams. D. More friends around them. 20. Why do some experts think it's okay to give up sometimes? A. Because children are too young to face difficulties. B. Because giving up saves time and energy. C. Because it may protect children's confidence. D. Because most goals are impossible to achieve. 21. What is the writer's opinion? A. Children should never give up no matter what happens. B. Children should give up when they feel tired. C. It is better to give up than to keep trying. D. We should decide according to different situations. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C 21. D 【解析】本文是一篇议论文，围绕 “孩子是否应该永不放弃” 这一话题展开讨论，分别阐述了坚持不放弃的益处、适时放弃的合理性，最后作者提出是否放弃需要视具体情况而定的辩证观点，引导孩子学会理性做选择。 18. 主旨意图题（段落主旨） 文章首段提出核心话题，同时列出两种对立观点：有人主张孩子要坚持不放弃，也有人认为学会放弃同样重要。首段作用是引出话题、介绍两种不同观点，故选 B。 19. 细节理解题 根据第二段 “they build strong will and confidence” 可知，坚持尝试能让孩子磨炼意志、建立自信，其余选项文中无依据，故选 A。 20. 细节理解题 根据第三段 “forcing children to keep trying... may hurt their confidence” 可知，适时放弃可以避免打击孩子，保护孩子的自信心，故选 C。 21. 观点态度题 根据最后一段 “In my opinion, the answer depends on the situation.” 可知，作者认为要根据不同情况判断坚持或放弃，故选 D。 D An old wall stood at the foot of a hill. One sunny day, a small snail decided to climb to the top of the wall to see the view on the other side. A sparrow saw the snail and laughed. "You are so slow. It will take you months to get to the top. You'll never make it," she said. The snail didn't answer. He just kept moving forward slowly. Soon, an ant passed by. "Why are you doing this?" the ant asked. "The wall is too high for you. Give up and do something easier." The snail still didn't stop. He said, "I will get there as long as I keep moving." Days passed. The sparrow and the ant almost forgot about the snail. One morning, they heard a happy voice from the top of the wall. It was the snail! He was enjoying the beautiful view of the river below. "How did you do it?" the sparrow asked in surprise. The snail smiled and said, "I didn't think about how far it was. I just kept taking one step at a time. I knew if I never stopped, I would get there finally." Sometimes, the road to our dream is long and hard. But if we keep going step by step and never give up, we will reach the end one day. 22. Why did the snail decide to climb the wall? A. To look for food. B. To see the view on the other side. C. To race with the ant. D. To keep himself busy. 23. What did the ant advise the snail to do? A. To ask the sparrow for help. B. To climb faster. C. To give up and do something easier. D. To rest for a while. 24. Which of the following words can best describe the snail? A. Persistent and brave. B. Kind and helpful. C. Smart and creative. D. Quiet and shy. 25. What does the story mainly want to tell us? A. It's never too late to start. B. Failure is the mother of success. C. Teamwork helps us go further. D. Never giving up brings success. 【答案】22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 【解析】本文是一篇寓言记叙文，讲述一只蜗牛不顾麻雀和蚂蚁的劝阻，一步一步坚持翻越高墙，最终看到对岸风景的故事。文章借蜗牛的经历告诉读者：追逐梦想的路途纵然艰难，只要脚踏实地、永不放弃，终能实现目标。 22. 细节理解题 根据第一段 “a small snail decided to climb to the top of the wall to see the view on the other side” 可知蜗牛爬墙是为了看另一边的风景，故选 B。 23. 细节理解题 根据第三段蚂蚁所说 “Give up and do something easier”，可知蚂蚁劝蜗牛放弃，去做简单些的事，故选 C。 24. 人物形象推断题 蜗牛面对嘲讽和劝阻仍不停下脚步，一步步爬到墙头，体现出它坚持不懈、勇敢的特质；其余性格文中无体现，故选 A。 25. 主旨大意题 文章结尾点明主旨，坚持前行、永不放弃就能抵达终点。 A 活到老学到老、B 失败是成功之母、C 团结力量大均不符合中心，D 永不放弃终会成功贴合文意，故选 D。 三、信息还原。(本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分) Have you ever wondered why some people can keep working on their goals while others give up easily? 26. ______ In fact, anyone can develop persistence if they use the right methods. First, start with small goals. It is hard to keep going if your goal is too big at the very beginning. 27. ______ For example, if you want to read 100 books a year, start by reading one page a day. Small wins will give you confidence to keep going. Second, make a plan. 28. ______ When you have a clear plan, you know exactly what to do every day. You won't easily give up when you meet difficulties. Third, don't be afraid of failures. 29. ______ Every time you fail, you learn something new. Instead of feeling sad, see failures as chances to improve. 30. ______ When you feel tired or want to give up, think about why you started. Remembering your purpose will give you the power to keep moving forward. Persistence is not something you are born with. It is a skill you can build day by day. A. A clear plan helps you stay on track. B. The answer is persistence. C. Finally, always remember your reason for starting. D. It's better to break big goals into small steps. E. Failure is a normal part of the journey to success. F. Most people give up because they don't have big dreams. 【答案】26.B 27. D 28. A 29. E 30. C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，围绕如何培养毅力展开，解释了坚持的重要性，并从拆分小目标、制定计划、不惧失败、不忘初心四个方面，介绍了培养毅力的有效方法。 26. 语境分析：前文提出问题“为什么有人能坚持目标，有人轻易放弃”，空格处需要回答问题、引出下文。 原文依据：前文问句 why some people can keep working on their goals while others give up easily。 选项解析：B选项（答案是毅力）回应上文问题，承接后文“任何人都能培养毅力”，贴合语境。 27. 语境分析：本段核心为设立小目标，前文提到一开始目标太大很难坚持。 原文依据：It is hard to keep going if your goal is too big at the very beginning。 选项解析：D选项（最好将大目标拆解为小步骤）承接上文，呼应后文“每天读一页书”的小目标例子，逻辑通顺。 28. 语境分析：本段主题是制定计划，空格后阐述清晰计划的作用。 原文依据：When you have a clear plan, you know exactly what to do every day。 选项解析：A选项（清晰的计划帮你坚守方向）为本段主旨句，引出后文计划的重要意义。 29. 语境分析：本段核心为不要害怕失败，空格后讲述失败能让人收获成长。 原文依据：Every time you fail, you learn something new。 选项解析：E选项（失败是成功路上的常态）承接段首主旨，衔接后文对失败的正面解读。 30. 语境分析：此处为最后一条方法，后文讲述疲惫时回想初心、获取动力。 原文依据：think about why you started. Remembering your purpose will give you the power。 选项解析：C选项（最后，铭记初心）作为段落主旨，总结本条方法，贴合后文语境。 第ⅠI卷 非选择题（满分55分） 四、词汇运用。(本大题共13小题，每小题1分，共13分) A. 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给的汉语注释或首字母提示，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 Everyone may meet difficulties on the way to their dreams. The key is to have strong 31. w______ and never give up. Lisa is a good example. She wanted to learn to play the violin, but she had no 32. ______ (经验) at all. At first, she couldn't play a single piece well. She was so upset that she 33. d______ to give up several times. But her teacher told her that 34. ______ (勇气) is more important than talent. Lisa was 35. e______ by her teacher's words. She kept practising every day, even when her fingers hurt. Three years later, she won first prize in a city competition. She says that success 36. r______ on hard work and persistence. Now Lisa still keeps 37. ______ (训练) hard. She believes that nothing is 38. i______ if you never give up. 【答案】31. will 32. experience 33. decided 34. courage 35. encouraged 36. relies 37. training 38. impossible 【解析】本文是一篇励志短文，以Lisa学习小提琴的经历为例，讲述追梦路上难免遇到困难，凭借坚强的意志、勇气与坚持，持之以恒努力，就能突破自我、收获成功。 31. 句意：关键是拥有坚强的意志、永不放弃。 语境分析：根据后文 never give up（永不放弃），结合首字母w，此处表示“意志”，strong will 为固定搭配。 32. 句意：她想学拉小提琴，但完全没有经验。 语境分析：中文提示“经验”，experience表示“经验”时为不可数名词，直接填空。 33. 句意：她很沮丧，好几次决定放弃。 语境分析：根据前文 She was so upset 可知时态为一般过去时；结合首字母d和give up，固定搭配decide to do sth.（决定做某事），故填decided。 34. 句意：但老师告诉她，勇气比天赋更重要。 语境分析：中文提示“勇气”，courage为不可数名词，符合句子主语用法。 35. 句意：Lisa被老师的话鼓舞了。 语境分析：根据后文 She kept practising every day 可知老师的话鼓励了她；本句为被动语态（be+过去分词），结合首字母e，填encouraged。 36. 句意：她说成功依靠努力和坚持。 语境分析：根据句意及首字母r，固定搭配 rely on（依靠）；主句为一般现在时，主语success为不可数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数relies。 37. 句意：现在Lisa仍然坚持刻苦训练。 语境分析：中文提示“训练”，固定搭配 keep doing sth.（坚持做某事），故填training。 38. 句意：她相信只要永不放弃，没有什么事情是不可能的。 语境分析：根据前文 never give up，结合首字母i，双重否定表肯定，填impossible（不可能的）。 B. 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 challenge deal with give up achieve patient When I first started learning English, I found it a big 39. ______. I couldn't remember words or understand grammar. I didn't know how to 40. ______ these problems. My English teacher told me to be 41. ______ and keep trying. She said I would never 42. ______ my goal if I 43. ______ easily. I followed her advice and kept working hard. Now my English has improved a lot. 【答案】39. challenge 40. deal with 41. patient 42. achieve 43. gave up 【解析】本文讲述作者初学英语时困难重重，在老师的教导下，学会耐心坚持、不轻言放弃，最终英语成绩得到很大提升，告诉我们坚持方能实现目标。 39. 句意：我刚开始学英语时，发现这是一个巨大的挑战。 语境依据：后文I couldn't remember words or understand grammar 说明学英语难度大。 解析：a big 后接单数名词，challenge（挑战）贴合语境。 40. 句意：我不知道如何解决这些问题。 语境依据：前文讲述记单词、学语法遇到困难。 解析：how to 后接动词原形，deal with（处理、解决）固定搭配，适配 problems。 41. 句意：我的英语老师告诉我要耐心、不断尝试。 语境依据：后文 keep trying 体现老师鼓励坚持、不急不躁。 解析：be 动词后接形容词，patient（耐心的）符合语境。 42. 句意：如果我轻易放弃，就永远无法实现目标。 语境依据：搭配名词 my goal（我的目标）。 解析：would 后接动词原形，achieve one’s goal 为固定搭配，意为“实现目标”。 43. 句意：如果我轻易放弃，就永远无法实现目标。 语境依据：全文讲述过去学英语的经历，整体为过去时态。 解析：give up（放弃），时态统一改为一般过去时 gave up，贴合上下文时态。 五、短文填空。(共 10 小题，每小题1分，共10分) The spirit of never giving up 44. ______ (be) important for everyone. It helps us get through hard times and 45. ______ (success) in the end. Many famous people 46. ______ (experience) difficulties before they succeeded. For example, J.K. Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter book while 47. ______ (live) a poor life. She was refused by 12 publishers before her book 48. ______ (final) came out. Some people may say that they are not talented enough. But in fact, hard work is much 49. ______ (important) than talent. If you keep practising every day, you 50. ______ (make) progress little by little. Never let failures stop you. Every time you fail, you are one step 51. ______ (close) to success. Don't be afraid of 52. ______ (make) mistakes. They are necessary parts of growth. Remember: nothing is impossible as long as you have a strong will and keep 53. ______ (work) towards your goal. 【答案】44. is 45. succeed 46. experienced 47. living 48. finally 49. more important 50. will make 51. closer 52. making 53. working 【解析】本文是议论文，论述永不放弃的精神对每个人都很重要。以罗琳为例说明名人成功前都历经磨难，强调努力比天赋更关键，告诉我们不必畏惧失败与犯错，心怀意志持续奋斗就能成功。 44. 句意：永不放弃的精神对每个人都很重要。 依据：主语 The spirit 为单数，全文是客观道理，用一般现在时，be 动词用 is。 45. 句意：它帮我们渡过难关并最终取得成功。 依据：and 连接并列动词，与 get through 并列，需用动词原形；success 名词，动词形式 succeed。 46. 句意：许多名人在成功之前都经历过困境。 依据：后文 before they succeeded 为过去时态，动作发生在过去，experience 变过去式 experienced。 47. 句意：例如 J.K. 罗琳在过着贫苦生活时写出第一本《哈利波特》。 依据：while 后省略主语 + be 动词，完整为 while she was living，填现在分词 living。 48. 句意：在她的书最终出版前，12 家出版社拒绝了她。 依据：修饰动词 came out 要用副词，final 形容词，副词形式 finally。 49. 句意：但事实上，努力比天赋重要得多。 依据：出现比较标志 than，形容词 important 用比较级 more important。 50. 句意：如果你每天坚持练习，你会一点点取得进步。 依据：if 引导条件状语从句，遵循主将从现，主句用一般将来时 will make。 51. 句意：每次失败，你就离成功更近一步。 依据：暗含和之前相比更近，用形容词比较级 closer。 52. 句意：不要害怕犯错。 依据：固定搭配 be afraid of doing sth.，介词后接动名词，make 变 making。 53. 句意：只要你拥有坚强意志并朝着目标持续努力，万事皆有可能。 依据：固定搭配 keep doing sth.，持续做某事，work 变 working。 六、阅读表达。(共 3 小题，54题2分，55题2分，56题3分，共7分) At Sunshine Middle School, a programme called "Strong Will" has been popular among Grade 9 students. The programme started three years ago, and it aims to help students develop persistence and learn to face difficulties bravely. Every Wednesday afternoon, students take part in different activities in the programme. They listen to speeches from people who have overcome great difficulties, and they also share their own stories of dealing with problems. "I used to give up easily when I met hard math problems," said Wang Lin, a student in Grade 9. "But after joining the programme, I learned to try different ways and keep working on them. Now my math grades have improved a lot." The programme also has a "30-day Challenge" activity. Students choose a small goal and keep doing it for 30 days. For example, some students choose to read for 20 minutes every day, and others choose to run one kilometre every morning. "It was hard at first," said Zhang Hao, another student. "But when I finished the 30 days, I felt so proud of myself. I learned that I can do things that seem difficult if I hold on." Mr Wang, the teacher in charge of the programme, says that the goal of the programme is not to make students perfect. "We just want to help students understand that difficulties are normal in life," he said. "The most important thing is to have the courage to face them and never give up easily. And this spirit will be helpful for their whole life." 54. How often do students take part in the "Strong Will" programme activities? 55. What did Wang Lin improve through the programme? 56. Do you think the "30-day Challenge" is a good activity? Why or why not? Use your own words to support your answer. 【答案】54. Once a week. / Every Wednesday afternoon. 55. His math grades. 56. Yes, I think so. It helps students form good daily habits and build up their willpower. Small persistent efforts through 30 days can bring great progress and confidence. （开放题，观点合理、表述正确即可） 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了阳光中学开设的“Strong Will（坚强意志）”项目，讲述项目的开展时间、各类活动形式以及参与学生的收获，旨在说明该项目能够帮助学生培养毅力、勇敢面对困难、不轻言放弃，并对学生的成长有着长远意义。 54. 题目意思：学生多久参加一次“坚强意志”项目活动？ 解析：根据原文 Every Wednesday afternoon, students take part in different activities 可知活动每周三下午举行，频率为一周一次。 55. 题目意思：王林通过这个项目提升了什么？ 解析：根据原文 Now my math grades have improved a lot 可知他的数学成绩得到了很大提升。 56. 题目意思：你认为30天挑战是一个好活动吗？说明理由。 解析：根据原文 keep doing it for 30 days 和 I learned that I can do things that seem difficult if I hold on 可知该活动能培养学生坚持的品质、锻炼意志力、帮助学生突破自我，因此是很好的活动。 七、书面表达。(共25分) 假如你是李华，你校英语报正在举办以Never Give Up为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文投稿。 内容提示： 你曾经遇到的一次困难； 你是如何坚持并克服它的； 这次经历给你的感悟。 要求： 词数 100 左右； 短文须包含所有提示内容，可适当发挥； 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。 例文： I used to be poor at English, especially in spoken English. I was afraid to speak in public and almost gave up. Later, my English teacher encouraged me to keep practising. I made a plan: I listened to English tapes and read aloud for 20 minutes every morning, and I joined the English corner to practise speaking. I kept trying even when I made mistakes. Half a year later, I made great progress and became confident in speaking. From this experience, I learn that nothing is impossible if we never give up. We should keep fighting until we achieve our goals. 【解析】 [总体分析] 1. 写作题材：记叙文（个人经历类励志短文），中考高频话题——坚持、克服困难、成长感悟。 2. 主要时态：以一般过去时为主（讲述过往经历），结尾感悟用一般现在时。 3. 写作要点（必写三点） ① 曾经遇到的困难（铺垫困境）； ② 坚持努力、克服困难的过程（文章主体）； ③ 经历带来的人生感悟（升华主题，扣题 Never Give Up）。 [写作步骤] 第一步：开篇点题，介绍困境 简单交代自己曾经的一个弱项或遇到的困难，体现想要放弃的心态，贴合主题。 第二步：中间叙事，写努力过程 写自己如何制定计划、坚持练习、克服挫折，是文章核心内容。 第三步：交代结果，获得进步 写出坚持后的收获，取得进步、收获自信。 第四步：结尾升华，总结感悟 紧扣“永不放弃”主题，点明坚持的重要性，升华全文。 [亮点词汇] 1. be poor at 不擅长…… 2. in public 在公共场合 3. give up 放弃 4. encourage sb. to do sth. 鼓励某人做某事 5. make a plan 制定计划 6. make mistakes 犯错误 7. make great progress 取得巨大进步 8. be confident in 对……自信 9. achieve one’s goals 实现目标 10. keep fighting 坚持拼搏 [高分句型] 1. 并列句（描述做法） I listened to English tapes and read aloud for 20 minutes every morning, and I joined the English corner to practise speaking. 译文：我每天早上听英语磁带、大声朗读20分钟，还参加英语角练习口语。 2. 时间状语从句 I kept trying even when I made mistakes. 译文：即使犯错，我也坚持尝试。 3. 经典主旨句（万能金句） Nothing is impossible if we never give up. 译文：只要永不放弃，一切皆有可能（条件状语从句）。 4. 目的状语句式 We should keep fighting until we achieve our goals. 译文：我们应该坚持拼搏，直到实现目标。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 3 Never give up·苏州专用 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：100分） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分45分） 一、完形填空。(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 The Ice Skating Dream Anna loved figure skating more than anything. She dreamed of being a great skater, but the road to her dream was full of 1. ______. Every Saturday, she got up at 6 a.m. to practise. At first, she fell down again and again, and her knees were always black and blue. Her mom told her she could 2. ______ if it was too hard, but Anna refused. "I want to keep trying," she said 3. ______. One month before the city competition, Anna 4. ______ her ankle badly during practice. The doctor said she had to rest for at least two weeks. Anna felt 5. ______ and cried in her room. She thought she would miss the competition. However, after a week, Anna started to do simple exercises on the bed. She didn't want to 6. ______ her hard work. As soon as the doctor said she could walk, she went back to the ice rink slowly. Her coach was 7. ______ by her strong will. On the day of the competition, Anna was a little nervous, but she believed in herself. She performed perfectly and finished first. When she stood on the stage, she knew that strong 8. ______ beats all difficulties. "Don't be afraid of failures," Anna said later. "If you hold on to your dream and never 9. ______, you will 10. ______ what you want in the end." 1. A. chances B. challenges C. choices D. changes 2. A. give up B. take up C. put up D. get up 3. A. loudly B. weakly C. firmly D. sadly 4. A. touched B. hurt C. hit D. shook 5. A. excited B. pleased C. relaxed D. upset 6. A. waste B. forget C. lose D. break 7. A. annoyed B. surprised C. moved D. worried 8. A. talent B. luck C. effort D. courage 9. A. stay up B. look up C. give up D. pick up 10. A. protect B. achieve C. discover D. understand 二、阅读理解。(本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分) 阅读A, B, C, D四篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 A Never Give Up Summer Camp Are you facing difficulties in your studies or daily life? Do you want to develop a strong will? Come and join our Never Give Up Summer Camp! We have wonderful activities for you. Time: July 15 — July 21 Place: Sunshine Youth Center Activities: Motivational Speech Time: July 15, 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Place: Main Hall A famous young explorer will share his story of climbing mountains. He will tell you how he overcame his fears and kept going. Team Challenge Time: July 18, 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Place: Outdoor Playground Work in teams to finish difficult tasks. You will learn the importance of teamwork and persistence. Growth Sharing Meeting Time: July 21, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Place: Room 302 Share your own stories of overcoming difficulties with other campers. If you want to join, please sign up at the school office before July 10. For more information, call 0512-6677-8899 or visit www.ngucamp.com. 11. How long does the summer camp last? A. Five days. B. Six days. C. Seven days. D. Eight days. 12. Which activity is held on the afternoon of July 18? A. Motivational Speech. B. Team Challenge. C. Growth Sharing Meeting. D. Mountain Climbing. 13. Which of the following is TRUE about the summer camp? A. It is held at a local high school. B. You can sign up on July 12. C. The motivational speech lasts three hours. D. Team Challenge is held outdoors. B When I was 10 years old, I saw my friends riding bikes around the neighborhood freely. I wanted to be like them, but I was afraid of falling down. Every time I got on the bike, my hands would shake and I would get off right away. My dad noticed my fear. "It's okay to fall," he said. "Everyone falls when they learn. The key is to get back up and try again." He promised to stay by my side and hold the bike all the time. With my dad's help, I started to practise. But after three days, I still couldn't ride on my own. I felt so frustrated that I wanted to give up. My dad said, "Don't stop now. You are getting better every day." I decided to try one more time. That afternoon, I got on the bike. My dad held the back of the bike and ran with me. After a few minutes, I realized he wasn't holding on anymore. I was riding by myself! I was so excited that I almost fell off again. That day, I learned an important lesson. Difficulties are not as scary as we think. If we keep trying and never give up, we can finally make it. 14. Why was the writer afraid to ride a bike at first? A. He had no bike of his own. B. He was afraid of falling down. C. His father didn't allow him to ride. D. His friends laughed at him. 15. What did the writer's father do to help him? A. He bought a new bike for him. B. He taught him riding skills online. C. He practised with him every night. D. He held the bike and encouraged him. 16. How did the writer feel when he found he was riding alone? A. Excited. B. Scared. C. Worried. D. Bored. 17. What can we learn from the story? A. Practice makes perfect. B. It's never too old to learn. C. Never give up when facing difficulties. D. Two heads are better than one. C Is "never give up" always a good rule for children? Many people think that children should learn to keep trying, but others believe that knowing when to give up is also important. People who support the "never give up" idea say that persistence helps children succeed. When children keep trying at a difficult task, they build strong will and confidence. For example, if a child keeps practising math problems and finally works them out, he will feel proud of himself. This spirit will help them face bigger challenges in the future. However, not everyone agrees. Some experts say that forcing children to keep trying at something they are not good at may hurt their confidence. If a child is very short and spends years practising basketball but never improves, he may feel like a failure. In these cases, it is wiser to give up and find something that suits them better. In my opinion, the answer depends on the situation. If the task is meaningful and the child can improve with practice, we should encourage them to hold on. But if the goal is impossible or makes the child very unhappy, it is okay to give up and try something new. The most important thing is to help children learn to make good decisions for themselves. 18. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To tell a story about children's growth. B. To introduce two different opinions on the topic. C. To explain why "never give up" is important. D. To show how to teach children persistence. 19. According to Paragraph 2, what can children get from keeping trying? A. Strong will and confidence. B. More prizes and honors. C. Better grades in exams. D. More friends around them. 20. Why do some experts think it's okay to give up sometimes? A. Because children are too young to face difficulties. B. Because giving up saves time and energy. C. Because it may protect children's confidence. D. Because most goals are impossible to achieve. 21. What is the writer's opinion? A. Children should never give up no matter what happens. B. Children should give up when they feel tired. C. It is better to give up than to keep trying. D. We should decide according to different situations. D An old wall stood at the foot of a hill. One sunny day, a small snail decided to climb to the top of the wall to see the view on the other side. A sparrow saw the snail and laughed. "You are so slow. It will take you months to get to the top. You'll never make it," she said. The snail didn't answer. He just kept moving forward slowly. Soon, an ant passed by. "Why are you doing this?" the ant asked. "The wall is too high for you. Give up and do something easier." The snail still didn't stop. He said, "I will get there as long as I keep moving." Days passed. The sparrow and the ant almost forgot about the snail. One morning, they heard a happy voice from the top of the wall. It was the snail! He was enjoying the beautiful view of the river below. "How did you do it?" the sparrow asked in surprise. The snail smiled and said, "I didn't think about how far it was. I just kept taking one step at a time. I knew if I never stopped, I would get there finally." Sometimes, the road to our dream is long and hard. But if we keep going step by step and never give up, we will reach the end one day. 22. Why did the snail decide to climb the wall? A. To look for food. B. To see the view on the other side. C. To race with the ant. D. To keep himself busy. 23. What did the ant advise the snail to do? A. To ask the sparrow for help. B. To climb faster. C. To give up and do something easier. D. To rest for a while. 24. Which of the following words can best describe the snail? A. Persistent and brave. B. Kind and helpful. C. Smart and creative. D. Quiet and shy. 25. What does the story mainly want to tell us? A. It's never too late to start. B. Failure is the mother of success. C. Teamwork helps us go further. D. Never giving up brings success. 三、信息还原。(本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分) Have you ever wondered why some people can keep working on their goals while others give up easily? 26. ______ In fact, anyone can develop persistence if they use the right methods. First, start with small goals. It is hard to keep going if your goal is too big at the very beginning. 27. ______ For example, if you want to read 100 books a year, start by reading one page a day. Small wins will give you confidence to keep going. Second, make a plan. 28. ______ When you have a clear plan, you know exactly what to do every day. You won't easily give up when you meet difficulties. Third, don't be afraid of failures. 29. ______ Every time you fail, you learn something new. Instead of feeling sad, see failures as chances to improve. 30. ______ When you feel tired or want to give up, think about why you started. Remembering your purpose will give you the power to keep moving forward. Persistence is not something you are born with. It is a skill you can build day by day. A. A clear plan helps you stay on track. B. The answer is persistence. C. Finally, always remember your reason for starting. D. It's better to break big goals into small steps. E. Failure is a normal part of the journey to success. F. Most people give up because they don't have big dreams. 第ⅠI卷 非选择题（满分55分） 四、词汇运用。(本大题共13小题，每小题1分，共13分) A. 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给的汉语注释或首字母提示，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 Everyone may meet difficulties on the way to their dreams. The key is to have strong 31. w______ and never give up. Lisa is a good example. She wanted to learn to play the violin, but she had no 32. ______ (经验) at all. At first, she couldn't play a single piece well. She was so upset that she 33. d______ to give up several times. But her teacher told her that 34. ______ (勇气) is more important than talent. Lisa was 35. e______ by her teacher's words. She kept practising every day, even when her fingers hurt. Three years later, she won first prize in a city competition. She says that success 36. r______ on hard work and persistence. Now Lisa still keeps 37. ______ (训练) hard. She believes that nothing is 38. i______ if you never give up. B. 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 challenge deal with give up achieve patient When I first started learning English, I found it a big 39. ______. I couldn't remember words or understand grammar. I didn't know how to 40. ______ these problems. My English teacher told me to be 41. ______ and keep trying. She said I would never 42. ______ my goal if I 43. ______ easily. I followed her advice and kept working hard. Now my English has improved a lot. 五、短文填空。(共 10 小题，每小题1分，共10分) The spirit of never giving up 44. ______ (be) important for everyone. It helps us get through hard times and 45. ______ (success) in the end. Many famous people 46. ______ (experience) difficulties before they succeeded. For example, J.K. Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter book while 47. ______ (live) a poor life. She was refused by 12 publishers before her book 48. ______ (final) came out. Some people may say that they are not talented enough. But in fact, hard work is much 49. ______ (important) than talent. If you keep practising every day, you 50. ______ (make) progress little by little. Never let failures stop you. Every time you fail, you are one step 51. ______ (close) to success. Don't be afraid of 52. ______ (make) mistakes. They are necessary parts of growth. Remember: nothing is impossible as long as you have a strong will and keep 53. ______ (work) towards your goal. 六、阅读表达。(共 3 小题，54题2分，55题2分，56题3分，共7分) At Sunshine Middle School, a programme called "Strong Will" has been popular among Grade 9 students. The programme started three years ago, and it aims to help students develop persistence and learn to face difficulties bravely. Every Wednesday afternoon, students take part in different activities in the programme. They listen to speeches from people who have overcome great difficulties, and they also share their own stories of dealing with problems. "I used to give up easily when I met hard math problems," said Wang Lin, a student in Grade 9. "But after joining the programme, I learned to try different ways and keep working on them. Now my math grades have improved a lot." The programme also has a "30-day Challenge" activity. Students choose a small goal and keep doing it for 30 days. For example, some students choose to read for 20 minutes every day, and others choose to run one kilometre every morning. "It was hard at first," said Zhang Hao, another student. "But when I finished the 30 days, I felt so proud of myself. I learned that I can do things that seem difficult if I hold on." Mr Wang, the teacher in charge of the programme, says that the goal of the programme is not to make students perfect. "We just want to help students understand that difficulties are normal in life," he said. "The most important thing is to have the courage to face them and never give up easily. And this spirit will be helpful for their whole life." 54. How often do students take part in the "Strong Will" programme activities? 55. What did Wang Lin improve through the programme? 56. Do you think the "30-day Challenge" is a good activity? Why or why not? Use your own words to support your answer. 七、书面表达。(共25分) 假如你是李华，你校英语报正在举办以Never Give Up为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文投稿。 内容提示： 你曾经遇到的一次困难； 你是如何坚持并克服它的； 这次经历给你的感悟。 要求： 词数 100 左右； 短文须包含所有提示内容，可适当发挥； 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $