Unit 8 More than a Game 单元练习 2026-2027学年英语人教版九年级上册

Unit 8 More than a Game 单元检测试题 一、单项选择 1．Basketball is ________ a sport; it also teaches us teamwork and perseverance. A. more than B. less than C. other than D. rather than 2．The basketball team ________ by their experienced coach won the national championship last year. A. led B. leading C. was led D. leads 3．I ________ to hate playing sports, but now I enjoy playing basketball with my classmates every day. A. use B. used C. was used D. am used 4．The player's hard work and determination ________ his great success in the league. A. got to B. led to C. turned to D. looked to 5．We should never ________ when we face difficulties in our training. A. give up B. give out C. give in D. give away 6．The new basketball ________ in our school is big enough to hold 500 people. A. court B. field C. playground D. gym 7．As a team member, everyone should ________ to make the team stronger. A. pull together B. pull down C. pull out D. pull off 8．My favorite basketball star has won many ________ in his career. A. prizes B. awards C. championships D. rewards 9．The coach always tells us that ________ is more important than winning. A. effort B. result C. score D. fame 10．Since he joined the team, he ________ great progress in his skills. A. made B. has made C. makes D. was making 11．We need to ________ our training plan to improve our performance. A. develop B. discover C. divide D. double 12．The basketball match was so exciting that all the fans ________ loudly for their favorite team. A. cheered B. cried C. shouted D. talked 13．Playing basketball helps me build up my ________ and keep healthy. A. strength B. mind C. knowledge D. spirit 14．The international basketball ________ brings together players from different countries. A. club B. league C. group D. team 15．When we lost the first game, our coach encouraged us to ________ and try our best in the next one. A. look up B. pick up C. cheer up D. stand up 二、完形填空 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出一个最佳选项。 When I was a little boy, I was very shy and didn't like any sports. I often stayed at home reading books instead of 16________ with other kids. One day, my father took me to a local basketball 17________. At first, I just sat on the bench and watched the players running and shooting. But soon, I was attracted by their energy and the exciting 18________ of teamwork. A kind coach noticed me and walked over. He asked if I wanted to 19________ the junior team. I was scared and shook my head at first, but my father encouraged me to give it a try. To my surprise, the coach and teammates were very 20________. They never laughed at me when I made mistakes. Instead, they taught me how to dribble and shoot 21________. Every weekend, I practiced hard with the team. Once I fell down and hurt my knee badly, but I didn't 22________. I kept going because I started to love the feeling of being part of a team. After six months of training, we 23________ our first small competition. When the final whistle blew and we won, everyone cheered and hugged each other. I felt so proud and happy. At that moment, I realized that basketball was 24________ a game. It made me more confident and taught me the importance of working together. Now, I'm no longer a shy boy. I've learned that 25________ you put your heart into something, you can achieve great things. Basketball has changed my life, and I'll never forget the lessons it taught me. 16. A. studying B. playing C. talking D. fighting 17. A. game B. class C. club D. school 18. A. spirit B. skill C. rule D. score 19. A. leave B. join C. watch D. beat 20. A. strict B. friendly C. angry D. quiet 21. A. patiently B. quickly C. carelessly D. secretly 22. A. give up B. give in C. give out D. give away 23. A. lost B. missed C. won D. watched 24. A. just B. only C. not D. more than 25. A. if B. unless C. though D. because 三、阅读理解 阅读短文，选择最佳答案。 Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. It has a long history. The first basketball game was played in 1891 in the US. At that time, the game was very different from today. Players used a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals. Over the years, basketball has changed a lot. The peach baskets were replaced with metal hoops with nets. The rules have also been improved to make the game more exciting. Now, basketball is played in almost every country. There are many famous international leagues, like the NBA in the US and the EuroLeague in Europe. Basketball is not just about winning. It also teaches people teamwork, perseverance and respect. Many young people learn important life lessons from playing basketball. Whether you are playing on a school team or just for fun, basketball can bring you joy and help you grow. 26. When was the first basketball game played? A. In 1881. B. In 1891. C. In 1981. D. In 1991. 27. What did players use as goals in the first basketball game? A. Metal hoops. B. Nets. C. Peach baskets. D. Soccer balls. 28. Which of the following is TRUE about basketball's development? A. The game hasn't changed much over the years. B. Now basketball is only played in the US and Europe. C. The rules have been improved to make the game more exciting. D. The first game used a basketball instead of a soccer ball. 29. What important life lessons can people learn from basketball? A. Teamwork and perseverance. B. How to become rich and famous. C. How to win every game. D. How to play other sports. 30. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history and importance of basketball. B. The rules of basketball. C. Famous basketball leagues. D. How to play basketball well. 阅读短文，判断正(T)误(F)。 Yao Ming is one of the most famous basketball players in the world. He was born in Shanghai in 1980. When he was young, he was much taller than other kids. He started playing basketball at the age of 9. In 2002, Yao Ming joined the NBA and played for the Houston Rockets. He quickly became a star. He was selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game many times. Yao Ming was not just a great player; he also worked hard to promote basketball in China. He helped build basketball schools for young people. After he retired in 2011, Yao Ming continued to work for basketball. He became the president of the Chinese Basketball Association. He has made great efforts to develop basketball in China and improve the relationship between Chinese and American basketball. 31. Yao Ming was born in Beijing in 1980. 32. He started playing basketball when he was 9 years old. 33. Yao Ming played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. 34. He was never selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game. 35. After retiring, Yao Ming became the president of the Chinese Basketball Association. 阅读短文，选择最佳答案。 The Special Olympics is a global organization that provides sports training and competitions for people with intellectual disabilities. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the Special Olympics. It gives participants a chance to show their skills and make friends. In 2023, the Special Olympics World Games were held in Berlin. Many basketball teams from different countries took part. One of the teams was from China. The players trained hard for months before the games. They practiced every day, learning teamwork and improving their skills. When they arrived in Berlin, the Chinese team was excited but nervous. They played against teams from Germany and the US. Even though they didn't win all the games, they played their best. The players felt proud of themselves. They made friends with players from other countries and learned about different cultures. Basketball in the Special Olympics is more than a game. It helps participants build confidence and feel included. It also shows the world that everyone can achieve great things if they have the chance. 36. What does the Special Olympics provide for people with intellectual disabilities? A. Sports training and competitions. B. Free food and housing. C. Medical treatment. D. School education. 37. Where were the 2023 Special Olympics World Games held? A. In Beijing. B. In Berlin. C. In New York. D. In Tokyo. 38. Which team is mentioned in the passage? A. A team from Japan. B. A team from China. C. A team from Canada. D. A team from Australia. 39. How did the Chinese team feel after the games? A. Sad and disappointed. B. Angry and upset. C. Proud and happy. D. Nervous and scared. 40. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of the Special Olympics. B. Basketball in the Special Olympics. C. How to play basketball in the Special Olympics. D. The results of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games. 四、任务型阅读 I used to be a lazy boy who hated any kind of exercise. I spent most of my time playing video games at home. My parents were worried about my health and tried to get me to join a sports team. At first, I refused. But one day, my best friend invited me to play basketball with him. Reluctantly, I went to the basketball court. At first, I was terrible. I couldn't dribble or shoot well. But my friend didn't laugh at me. He taught me slowly and patiently. Gradually, I started to enjoy playing. Every afternoon, I played basketball with my friends. Now, I'm a member of my school's basketball team. I've become stronger and healthier. I also learned the importance of teamwork. Playing basketball has changed my life. I'm no longer lazy, and I have more friends. I know that basketball is more than just a game; it's a way to grow and learn. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 41. What did the writer use to do most of the time? _______________________________________________________ 42. Who invited the writer to play basketball? _______________________________________________________ 43. How did the writer feel about playing basketball at first? _______________________________________________________ 44. What has the writer learned from playing basketball? _______________________________________________________ 45. What changes have taken place in your life since you started playing a sport? (请用一句话回答) _______________________________________________________ 五、完成句子 46. 篮球不仅仅是一项运动，它还能教会我们团队合作。 Basketball is ________ ________ a sport; it can also teach us teamwork. 47. 我过去讨厌运动，但现在我每天都打篮球。 I ________ ________ ________ sports, but now I play basketball every day. 48. 这个篮球队在他们教练的带领下赢得了冠军。 The basketball team ________ ________ their coach won the championship. 49. 自从加入球队以来，我已经取得了很大的进步。 I ________ ________ great progress since I joined the team. 50. 我们应该永不放弃，无论遇到什么困难。 We should never ________ ________, no matter what difficulties we face. 六、短文填空 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的适当形式。 Last weekend, I watched a basketball match between our school team and another school's team. The match 51_______ (start) at 3:00 pm. At first, our team was behind by 10 points. We were all worried, but our coach 52_______ (encourage) us to cheer louder. Our players tried their best. They ran fast, passed the ball 53_______ (careful) and shot accurately. With five minutes left, one of our players made a three-point shot. The crowd cheered 54_______ (excited). Finally, we won the match by two points. After the match, our coach said, "You did a great job! Remember, teamwork is more important than the score. 55_______ you work together, you can win any game." I learned a lot 56_______ this match. Basketball is 57_______ (much) than a game. It teaches us to never give up and to help each other. I'm proud 58_______ being part of such a great team. I hope we 59_______ (win) more matches in the future. This experience will stay with me for the rest of 60_______ (I) life. 七、书面表达 61. 请以"More Than a Game: My Basketball Story"为题，根据以下提示介绍你与篮球的故事及它对你的影响。 1. 过去：讨厌运动，喜欢待在家里玩游戏； 2. 现在：加入学校篮球队，每天训练，喜欢和队友一起打球； 3. 篮球带来的改变：变得更自信、健康，学会团队合作； 4. 感受：篮球不仅仅是游戏，更是成长的课堂。 词数：100词左右 注意: 1. 表达中必须包含所给要点并进行适当发挥； 2. 词数100词左右； 3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名和地名等信息。 More Than a Game: My Basketball Story ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 一、单项选择 1.A 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.A 12.A 13.A 14.B 15.C 二、完形填空 16.B 17.C 18.A 19.B 20.B 21.A 22.A 23.C 24.D 25.A 三、阅读理解 26.B 27.C 28.C 29.A 30.A 31.F 32.T 33.F 34.F 35.T 36.A 37.B 38.B 39.C 40.B 四、任务型阅读 41.He used to spend most of his time playing video games at home. 42.His best friend invited him to play basketball. 43.He felt terrible and was not good at it at first. 44.He has learned the importance of teamwork, and he has become stronger, healthier and less lazy. 45.I have become more active and made many new friends since I started playing volleyball.（开放性答案，合理即可） 五、完成句子 46.more than 47.used to hate 48.led by 49.have made 50.give up 六、短文填空 51.started 52.encouraged 53.carefully 54.excitedly 55.If 56.from 57.more 58.of 59.will win 60.my 七、书面表达 例文： More Than a Game: My Basketball Story I used to hate sports and spent most of my free time playing video games at home. I was weak and shy. But last year, my PE teacher encouraged me to join the school basketball team. At first, I was nervous and couldn't play well. But my teammates helped me a lot. We trained every afternoon, practicing dribbling and shooting together. Gradually, I fell in love with basketball. Now, I'm stronger and more confident. Basketball has taught me the importance of teamwork. It's more than a game; it's a lesson about perseverance and friendship. I'll keep playing and growing with my team. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $