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2026-2027学年冀教版九年级上 Unit 5 Culture Shapes Us!课时2 Popular Sayings 课时练习
一、词性转换(根据所给单词,写出其对应的其他词性形式,每题1分,共10分)
1. believe (v.) → ________ (n.) 信念;信仰
2. wise (adj.) → ________ (n.) 智慧
3. strong (adj.) → ________ (n.) 力量;强度
4. act (v.) → ________ (n.) 行动;行为
5. mean (v.) → ________ (n.) 意思;含义
6. encourage (v.) → ________ (n.) 鼓励
7. simple (adj.) → ________ (adv.) 简单地
8. society (n.) → ________ (adj.) 社会的
9. generation (n.) → ________ (v.) 产生;生成
10. practice (n.) → ________ (v.) 实践;练习
二、词组默写(根据汉语提示写出对应的英文短语,每题1分,共8分)
1. 有志者事竟成 __________
2. 千里之行始于足下 __________
3. 良好的开端是成功的一半 __________
4. 事实胜于雄辩 __________
5. 三个臭皮匠,顶个诸葛亮(众人拾柴火焰高) __________
6. 各行各业 __________
7. 有共同点 __________
8. 入乡随俗 __________
三、根据要求完成句子(根据汉语提示完成英文句子,每空词数不限,每题2分,共16分)
1. 谚语是每种社会语言和文化的重要组成部分。
Sayings are an important part of the ______ and ______ of every society.
2. 虽然谚语通常简单易记,但它们充满了深刻的含义。
Although sayings are usually simple and easy to remember, they are ______ ______ deep meanings.
3. 它们来自各行各业几代人的经验。
They come from the ______ of generations of people from ______ ______ ______ of life.
4. 这些谚语可以帮助人们理解世界、养成好习惯或鼓励他们团队合作。
These sayings can help people ______ the world, ______ good habits, or ______ them to work hard as a team.
5. 不管谚语是中文、英文还是其他语言,它们都有共同之处。
______ the sayings are in Chinese, English, or any other language, they all share something ______ ______.
6. 英语谚语“Every dog has his day”与中文谚语“十年河东,十年河西”意思相似。
The English saying “Every dog has his day” is ______ ______ the Chinese saying “shi nian he dong, shi nian he xi”.
7. 虽然中文谚语使用了狗以外的动物或事物意象,但含义几乎相同。
______ the Chinese saying uses images of animals or things other than dogs, the meanings are ______ the same.
8. 人类有着相似的希望和经历。
Human beings ______ similar ______ and experiences.
四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空(每题1分,共10分)
1. Well begun is half ________ (do).
2. Don't be penny wise and pound ________ (fool).
3. ________ (action) speak louder than words.
4. Many hands make light ________ (work).
5. These sayings are full of ________ (mean) meanings.
6. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man ________ (health), wealthy, and wise.
7. Sayings come from the experience of ________ (generation) of people.
8. The English saying and the Chinese saying have ________ (similar) meanings.
9. It is very important ________ (start) something well.
10. He is always ________ (encourage) others to work hard.
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(每题1分,共10分)
Sayings are short 1. ______ (sentence) that are full of wisdom. They come from the daily lives of ordinary people. 2. ______ the sayings in different languages may use different words, they often share 3. ______ (similar) meanings.
For example, the English saying “Actions speak 4. ______ (loud) than words” tells us that what we do is more important than what we say. The Chinese saying “事实胜于雄辩” has the same 5. ______ (mean). Another example is “Many hands make light work.” It means 6. ______ many people working together can make a difficult job easier. The Chinese saying “众人拾柴火焰高” 7. ______ (express) the same idea.
Sayings can help us understand the world 8. ______ (good). They also encourage us to form good 9. ______ (habit). Whether we use English or Chinese sayings, we can learn a lot from 10. ______ (they).
六、阅读还原(阅读短文,从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有一项多余,每题2分,共10分)
A. For example, "No pain, no gain" teaches us that we must work hard to achieve success.
B. They are passed down from generation to generation.
C. However, Chinese sayings often use different images to express the same ideas.
D. Similarly, Chinese sayings use different words but share the same wisdom.
E. They are like mirrors that reflect the culture and wisdom of a society.
F. Many people find them difficult to understand at first.
Sayings are an important part of every culture. 1. ______ They reflect the values and experiences of a society. 2. ______ For instance, the English saying "Where there is a will, there is a way" encourages people to be determined. 3. ______ The Chinese saying "有志者事竟成" carries the same meaning. 4. ______ That is why different cultures can understand each other through sayings. 5. ______ They help us learn important life lessons and connect with people from different backgrounds.
七、阅读理解(阅读下列两篇短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项,每题2分,共20分)
A — The Wisdom of Sayings
Sayings are short, memorable phrases that express a piece of wisdom or truth. They are found in every culture and language. People use sayings in daily conversations to give advice, to express opinions, or to make a point more clearly. The power of sayings lies in their ability to condense complex ideas into a few simple words.
One interesting thing about sayings is that similar ideas can be found in different cultures. For example, the English saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed" is similar to the Chinese saying "患难见真情". Both suggest that true friendship is revealed during difficult times. Another example is the English saying "Haste makes waste", which corresponds to the Chinese saying "欲速则不达". Both warn against the dangers of acting too quickly.
By learning sayings in different languages, we can gain a deeper understanding of other cultures. We can also see how human experiences are shared across the world. Sayings are not just words—they are the collective wisdom of generations.
( )1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Sayings are difficult to understand.
B. Sayings express wisdom and are found in every culture.
C. Only English sayings are valuable.
D. Sayings are only used by old people.
( )2. What does the English saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed" mean?
A. Friends are not important. B. True friends help you when you need them.
C. You should only have friends who are rich. D. Friends always agree with you.
( )3. What does the Chinese saying "患难见真情" correspond to?
A. Haste makes waste. B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Many hands make light work.
( )4. What does the underlined word "condense" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. 扩展 B. 压缩 C. 忽略 D. 重复
( )5. What can we learn from sayings in different languages?
A. Different cultures have nothing in common.
B. Human experiences are shared across cultures.
C. Only Chinese sayings are wise.
D. Sayings are only for children.
B — Sayings That Inspire Us
Throughout history, sayings have inspired people to overcome difficulties and achieve greatness. One of the most famous sayings is "Where there is a will, there is a way." This saying reminds us that determination and hard work can help us achieve our goals, no matter how difficult they seem. Another inspiring saying is "Rome was not built in a day." It teaches us that great achievements take time and patience.
In modern times, many people use sayings to motivate themselves and others. For example, students might say "No pain, no gain" to remind themselves that hard work leads to success. Employees might use "Practice makes perfect" to encourage themselves to keep learning new skills. These sayings have stood the test of time because they express universal truths about human nature.
The writer of this passage believes that sayings are powerful tools for personal growth. By remembering and applying these sayings in our lives, we can develop a positive attitude and achieve more. Sayings can be our daily guide to a better life.
( )6. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of famous sayings. B. How sayings inspire people.
C. The difference between English and Chinese sayings. D. Sayings are only for students.
( )7. What does "Rome was not built in a day" teach us?
A. Rome is a beautiful city. B. Great achievements take time and patience.
C. Building a city is easy. D. We should never visit Rome.
( )8. Which saying might an employee use to encourage themselves?
A. Where there is a will, there is a way. B. No pain, no gain.
C. Practice makes perfect. D. Actions speak louder than words.
( )9. Why have these sayings stood the test of time?
A. Because they are very old. B. Because they express universal truths about human nature.
C. Because they are easy to remember. D. Because they are used in schools.
( )10. What is the writer's attitude towards sayings?
A. They are outdated and useless. B. They are powerful tools for personal growth.
C. They should only be used by adults. D. They are too simple to be useful.
八、完形填空(阅读短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项,每题1分,共10分)
I have always been interested in sayings. They are short but 1. ______. My grandfather taught me many sayings when I was young. He said, "Well begun is half done," and 2. ______ me to start tasks with good planning. He also said, "Actions speak louder than words," reminding me that 3. ______ is more important than talking.
One of my 4. ______ sayings is "Every dog has his day." It encourages me to 5. ______ that everyone will have a chance to succeed 6. ______. When I face difficulties, I often think of "Where there is a will, there is a way." This saying gives me 7. ______ and strength to keep going.
Sayings are not just old words. They are 8. ______ wisdom that can help us in our daily lives. I believe that 9. ______ we learn and use sayings, we can become wiser and 10. ______ people.
( )1. A. empty B. meaningless C. powerful D. boring
( )2. A. forced B. encouraged C. made D. let
( )3. A. doing B. saying C. dreaming D. waiting
( )4. A. favourite B. forgettable C. strange D. difficult
( )5. A. regret B. doubt C. believe D. forget
( )6. A. sometimes B. never C. always D. seldom
( )7. A. worry B. fear C. courage D. sadness
( )8. A. useless B. valuable C. cheap D. common
( )9. A. unless B. although C. if D. because
( )10. A. poorer B. weaker C. stronger D. older
九、写作(共15分)
你最喜欢的一句谚语是什么?请写一篇短文介绍它。要求:
1. 说出你最喜欢的谚语(可以是中文或英文)。
2. 解释这句谚语的含义。
3. 结合你自己的经历或见闻,说明这句谚语如何帮助你或他人。
4. 词数80词左右。
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参考答案
一、词性转换
1. belief 2. wisdom 3. strength 4. action
5. meaning 6. encouragement 7. simply 8. social
9. generate 10. practise/practice
二、词组默写
1. Where there is a will, there is a way.
2. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
3. Well begun is half done.
4. Actions speak louder than words.
5. Many hands make light work.
6. all walks of life 7. share something in common
8. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
三、完成句子
1. language; culture 2. full of 3. experience; all walks
4. understand; form; encourage 5. Whether; in common
6. similar to 7. Although; almost 8. share; hopes
四、词形填空
1. done 2. foolish 3. Actions 4. work
5. meaningful 6. healthy 7. generations 8. similar
9. to start 10. encouraging
五、语法填空
1. sentences 2. Although/Though 3. similar
4. louder 5. meaning 6. that 7. expresses
8. better 9. habits 10. them
六、阅读还原
1. B 2. E 3. A 4. C 5. D
七、阅读理解
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B
6. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. B
八、完形填空
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C
6. A 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. C
九、写作(参考范文)
My favourite saying is "Where there is a will, there is a way." It means that if we are determined enough, we can find a way to achieve our goals, no matter how difficult the task seems. I remember when I was learning English, I found it very hard to remember new words. I wanted to give up. But my teacher told me this saying and encouraged me to keep trying. I made a study plan and practised every day. Slowly, my English improved. This saying taught me that hard work and determination can overcome any difficulty. It is a simple but powerful reminder to never give up on my dreams.
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