Unit 8 The world of literature 课时3 Reading 2课时练习2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** 本练习以“词汇-句型-语篇”递进为核心，分层覆盖基础记忆、语法应用及综合理解，适配新授课巩固需求，助力语言能力与文化意识培养。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础层|核心词汇（如remain、sacrifice）、固定搭配（如have something to do with）|通过音标/中文提示默写，强化词汇记忆，对应课时基础目标| |进阶层|词汇形态变化（如recover→recovery）、句型结构（如there be句型）|结合《最后一片叶子》语篇填空，实现语法知识在语境中应用| |综合层|跨文本信息整合、主题理解（如希望与牺牲）|阅读理解对比三位短篇小说家，完形填空深化故事主题，提升思维品质与文化理解|

2026-2027年译林版九年级上 Unit 8 The world of literature 课时3 Reading2 课时练习 一、单词默写（根据音标或中文写出英文单词） 1. ________ /rɪˈmeɪn/ vi. 剩余；继续存在 2. ________ /ˈtʃæns/ n. 机会，可能性 3. ________ /tʃɑːm/ n. 魅力 4. ________ /ˈpɜːsənəlaɪti/ n. 性格，个性 5. ________ /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ n. 牺牲 6. ________ /rɪˈviːl/ vt. 揭示，展现 7. ________ /ˈkærəktə/ n. 人物；性格 8. ________ /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ vi. 恢复 二、词组默写（根据中文写出英文词组） 1. 与……有关 __________________________ 2. 在户外寒冷中 __________________________ 3. 希望的重要性 __________________________ 4. 对……有影响 __________________________ 5. 出人意料的结局 __________________________ 6. 保持希望 __________________________ 三、根据要求完成句子（用所给中文提示补全英文句子，每空一词） 1. 如果你喜欢短篇小说，你有机会读过欧·亨利的作品。 If you like short stories, there is a ______ that you have read one of O. Henry's. 2. 许多他的作品与纽约的日常生活有关。 Many of his works have something to ______ with daily life in New York. 3. 像欧·亨利的许多短篇小说一样，这篇故事的魅力在于其出人意料的结局。 Like many of O. Henry's short stories, the charm of this story ______ in its surprise ending. 4. 这个故事提醒我们拥有希望的重要性。 This story ______ us of the importance of having hope. 5. 你最喜欢这个故事中的哪个人物？ Which ______ do you like best in this story? 四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空 1. The ______ (remain) leaves on the tree gave her hope. 2. The story has a special ______ (charm) that attracts many readers. 3. The ending of the story was ______ (surprise) and touching. 4. He made a great ______ (sacrifice) to save his friend. 5. Johnsy's ______ (recover) was a miracle. 五、阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空 O. Henry is famous for his short stories with surprise endings. His works often (1) ______ (deal) with the lives of ordinary people. Many of his stories have a twist that (2) ______ (change) the reader's understanding of the whole story. One of his (3) ______ (well-known) stories is "The Last Leaf". It tells the story of two young artists, Sue and Johnsy. Johnsy falls ill and (4) ______ (believe) she will die when the last leaf falls. The story explores themes of hope, sacrifice, and the power of art. (5) ______ the end, readers discover that the last leaf was actually painted by Old Behrman. His sacrifice (6) ______ (save) Johnsy's life. The story is (7) ______ (deep) moving because it shows how love and kindness can appear in unexpected ways. Behrman, (8) ______ had never painted a masterpiece in his life, created one that night—a leaf (9) ______ gave someone the will to live. This story (10) ______ (remain) popular because it touches the hearts of readers around the world. 六、将下面的英文短文翻译成中文 "The Last Leaf" is a touching story that shows the power of hope and sacrifice. In the story, Johnsy is a young artist who becomes seriously ill. She believes that her fate is connected to the leaves on a tree outside her window. When the last leaf falls, she thinks she will die. Old Behrman, an elderly artist, hears about her belief. He decides to do something to give her hope. On a stormy night, he paints a leaf on the wall. The painted leaf stays on the tree, and Johnsy recovers. However, Behrman dies from pneumonia because he was out in the cold. His sacrifice shows that true art is not about fame but about love.     七、阅读理解 Famous Short Story Writers Short stories have been popular for centuries. Many famous writers have contributed to this literary form. Here is some information about three of the most celebrated short story writers. O. Henry (1862–1910) was an American writer known for his clever and unexpected endings. His stories often focus on everyday people and their struggles. Some of his most famous works include "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Last Leaf". Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer who is famous for his horror and mystery stories. He is often credited with inventing the detective fiction genre. His stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" are known for their dark and psychological depth. Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian writer who wrote many short stories and plays. His stories often explore the lives of ordinary people with great insight and subtlety. He is considered one of the greatest short story writers in history. A. 根据短文内容，完成表格。 Name Nationality Famous For Example Works O. Henry       Edgar Allan Poe       Anton Chekhov       B. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1. What is O. Henry known for? A. Horror stories. B. Clever and unexpected endings. C. Detective fiction. D. Psychological depth. 2. Who is considered the inventor of detective fiction? A. O. Henry. B. Anton Chekhov. C. Edgar Allan Poe. D. William Shakespeare. 3. What nationality was Anton Chekhov? A. American. B. English. C. Russian. D. French. 4. Which writer is known for horror and mystery stories? A. O. Henry. B. Edgar Allan Poe. C. Anton Chekhov. D. Mark Twain. 5. What do all three writers have in common? A. They all wrote novels. B. They were all American. C. They all wrote short stories. D. They all wrote detective stories. 八、完形填空 Reading short stories is one of my favourite (1) ______. I love how a good short story can (2) ______ a complete world in just a few pages. One writer (3) ______ I admire very much is O. Henry. His stories always have a (4) ______ twist at the end. I first read "The Last Leaf" (5) ______ I was in Grade 7. At that time, I didn't fully understand its (6) ______. But as I grew older, I began to (7) ______ the deep meaning behind the story. The story shows that hope and love can (8) ______ in unexpected ways. Johnsy, one of the (9) ______, believes she will die when the last leaf falls. This idea seems (10) ______ at first, but the story makes us understand her fear. Behrman, the old artist, (11) ______ his life to save her. His (12) ______ is both tragic and heroic. The story teaches me that (13) ______ is not always about creating something beautiful—sometimes it is about (14) ______ others. I think this is why "The Last Leaf" (15) ______ one of the most beloved short stories of all time. 1. A. books B. hobbies C. films D. poems 2. A. create B. destroy C. discover D. invent 3. A. which B. who C. whom D. whose 4. A. boring B. common C. surprising D. simple 5. A. because B. since C. when D. unless 6. A. plot B. style C. meaning D. structure 7. A. appreciate B. criticize C. forget D. ignore 8. A. appear B. disappear C. happen D. remain 9. A. stories B. writers C. characters D. readers 10. A. wise B. foolish C. brave D. clever 11. A. gives B. takes C. saves D. risks 12. A. success B. failure C. sacrifice D. mistake 13. A. art B. money C. power D. fame 14. A. helping B. hurting C. teaching D. leading 15. A. becomes B. remains C. seems D. appears 九、阅读还原（从 A-G 七个选项中选出五个填入短文空缺处，使短文完整流畅） O. Henry's short stories are loved by readers all over the world. (1) ______ They often feature ordinary people facing everyday challenges. One of the reasons his stories are so popular is their surprise endings. (2) ______ This technique keeps readers engaged and makes the stories memorable. Many readers say that they never see the ending coming. (3) ______ In "The Last Leaf", the painted leaf becomes a symbol of hope and sacrifice. The story shows that even small acts of kindness can have a huge impact. O. Henry's writing style is also worth mentioning. (4) ______ He had a gift for creating vivid characters and scenes in just a few sentences. (5) ______ They remind us that life is full of unexpected twists and that kindness can be found in the most unlikely places. A. His stories are usually set in New York City. B. He often wrote about the lives of poor people. C. The ending is often the most important part of his stories. D. He used simple but powerful language. E. He also explored important themes like love and sacrifice. F. His stories are still widely read in schools today. G. Many of his stories have been adapted into films. (1) ________ (2) ________ (3) ________ (4) ________ (5) ________ 参考答案 一、单词默写 1. remain 2. chance 3. charm 4. personality 5. sacrifice 6. reveal 7. character 8. recover 二、词组默写 1. have something to do with 2. out in the cold 3. the importance of hope 4. have an effect on 5. surprise ending 6. keep hope 三、根据要求完成句子 1. chance 2. do 3. lies 4. reminds 5. character 四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空 1. remaining 2. charm 3. surprising 4. sacrifice 5. recovery 五、阅读填空 1. deal 2. changes 3. best-known / most well-known 4. believes 5. In / At 6. saves / saved 7. deeply 8. who 9. that / which 10. remains 六、语篇翻译 《最后一片叶子》是一个感人的故事，展现了希望和牺牲的力量。故事中，约翰西是一位年轻的艺术家，她病得很重。她相信自己的命运与窗外树上叶子联系在一起。当最后一片叶子落下时，她认为自己会死去。老艺术家贝尔曼听说了她的想法。他决定做点什么来给她希望。在一个暴风雨的夜晚，他在墙上画了一片叶子。那片画上去的叶子留在了树上，约翰西康复了。然而，贝尔曼因肺炎去世，因为他待在寒冷的户外。他的牺牲表明，真正的艺术不在于名声，而在于爱。 七、阅读理解 A. 表格 O. Henry — American — clever and unexpected endings — "The Gift of the Magi", "The Last Leaf" Edgar Allan Poe — American — horror and mystery / inventor of detective fiction — "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Fall of the House of Usher" Anton Chekhov — Russian — exploring ordinary people's lives with insight — (various, not specified in passage) B. 选择 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C 八、完形填空 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B 九、阅读还原（7选5） 1. A 2. C 3. E 4. D 5. B （F和G为多余选项） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $