Unit 8 More than a Game Section A 素养阅读练习 2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** 本练习以“体育精神”为主题，通过完形填空、阅读理解等题型构建“基础巩固—语篇理解—综合应用”三阶分层，覆盖词汇辨析、语篇逻辑等语言能力，渗透思维品质与文化意识培养。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础巩固层|词汇辨析（如challenge/give up）、基础语法（连词though等）|完形填空以学生运动经历为情境，巩固核心词汇与简单逻辑| |语篇理解层|细节查找（如时间、人物）、主旨归纳（如“永不放弃”精神）|两篇阅读理解选取92岁跑者和运动员事迹，培养信息提取与思维品质| |综合应用层|语篇逻辑衔接、语言输出表达|句子还原考查段落结构，阅读表达要求结合文本回答问题，提升综合语言运用能力|

Unit 8 More than a Game Section A 素养阅读培优练2026-2027学年九年级上册人教版 一、完形填空 I will never forget my first school sports meeting. It was a sunny day in September. As a Grade 8 student, I decided to take part in the 1,500-metre race. I was not the best runner in my class, but I wanted to 1. ________ myself. When the race began, I ran at a steady pace. Everything went well in the first two laps. I felt 2. ________ and believed I could get a good result. But in the third lap, my legs started to hurt and my breath became heavy. I wanted to 3. ________. "Why not stop and walk?" a voice in my head said. Just then, I heard my classmates shouting, "Come on! Don't 4. ________ up!" Their voices gave me strength. I kept running, 5. ________ it was very difficult. In the final 100 metres, I tried my best to run faster. Two runners were just 6. ________ me. I pushed myself and passed one of them before the 7. ________ line. I finished fourth. It was not a medal, but I was still 8. ________ of myself. That day I learnt an important lesson: winning is not everything. The real spirit of sports is to keep going when you want to 9. ________. As long as you try your best, you are a 10. ________. 1. A. enjoy　　 B. challenge　　 C. teach　　 D. help 2. A. nervous　　 B. confident　　 C. worried　　 D. lucky 3. A. continue　　 B. rest　　 C. stop　　 D. cry 4. A. give　　 B. stand　　 C. look　　 D. put 5. A. if　　 B. because　　 C. though　　 D. when 6. A. behind　　 B. in front of　　 C. next to　　 D. opposite 7. A. starting　　 B. finishing　　 C. middle　　 D. turning 8. A. afraid　　 B. tired　　 C. proud　　 D. sure 9. A. sleep　　 B. eat　　 C. stop　　 D. run 10. A. winner　　 B. runner　　 C. player　　 D. student 二、阅读理解 Antonio Rao, a 92-year-old Italian long-distance runner, has proved that age is just a number. On March 16, 2025, he took part in his 30th Rome Marathon in a row, finishing in 6 hours, 44 minutes, and 16 seconds. The remarkable achievement not only made him 10 minutes faster than last year but also set a new world record in his age group. Rao has been running since he was a child. He started running daily as a means of keeping up with a friend. Since then, running has gradually changed into a lifelong habit and his love for running is so strong that he never seems to stop running. Even now, he runs 20 to 30 kilometres weekly and he's also a member of a local running club, where there are some other members over the age of 90. "If I can do it at this age, anyone can. I'd like to be an example of that," he said. The Rome Marathon holds a special place in Antonio's heart. He hasn't missed it once in the past 30 years. In 2023, Rao made his greatest achievement by setting a world record in the M90 age group at the Rome Marathon. In the face of health challenges, he surprised himself this year because his speed has actually increased with age. "I didn't think I could finish. But I ended up improving my time!" Rao said with a smile. He believes that running isn't just physical exercise; it's a way of life. Antonio's story shows that strong mind and daily effort can lead to amazing results no matter how old you are. As people worldwide hear about his experience, he continues to prove that it's never too late to follow your dreams. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. How many times has Antonio Rao taken part in the Rome Marathon continuously? A. 10 times.　　B. 16 times.　　C. 30 times.　　D. 90 times. 2. How did Rao's performance in 2025 compare with last year? A. He was 10 minutes slower.　　B. He was 10 minutes faster. C. He was 6 hours faster.　　　 D. He didn't finish the race. 3. Why did Rao start running daily at first? A. To set a world record.　　B. To keep up with a friend. C. To join a running club.　　D. To take part in the Rome Marathon. 4. What does Rao think of running? A. It's just physical exercise.　　B. It's a way of life. C. It's a way to make money.　　D. It's only for young people. 5. What can we learn from Antonio's story? A. Age is just a number.　　B. Running is only for old people. C. It's too late to follow dreams.　　D. Health challenges stop us from running. 三、阅读理解 On September 1, 2025, in Paris, Chinese badminton player Shi Yuqi won the men's singles title at the World Badminton Championships. This was China's first world championship in men's singles since Chen Long won in 2015. In the final, Shi Yuqi played against Kunlavut from Thailand, the defending champion. The match was very exciting. After losing the first set 19—21, Shi Yuqi did not give up. He fought back and won the next two sets 21—10 and 21—18. This victory was very special for Shi Yuqi. Just one year earlier, at the Paris Olympics, he had lost to the same player. But this time, he worked harder and got his revenge. After winning, he was so emotional that he knelt down and cried. "I have been waiting for this moment for too long," he said. His coach, Sun Jun, was also very moved. "He faced a lot of challenges but he never stopped trying. This win is for everyone who believes in hard work." This world title gives him great confidence for the future, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. His story teaches us about never giving up—a spirit that moves many people. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. When did Shi Yuqi win the men's singles title at the World Badminton Championships? A. In 2015.　　B. In 2023.　　C. In 2024.　　D. In 2025. 2. Who did Shi Yuqi play against in the final? A. Chen Long.　　B. Kunlavut.　　C. Sun Jun.　　D. A Thai coach. 3. What was the score of the second set? A. 19—21.　　B. 21—10.　　C. 21—18.　　D. 21—19. 4. How did Shi Yuqi feel after winning the match? A. He was calm and walked away.　　B. He was emotional and cried. C. He was angry and left quickly.　　D. He was tired and slept. 5. What spirit does Shi Yuqi's story teach us? A. Never give up.　　B. Winning is everything. C. Only the strong win.　　D. Badminton is easy. 四、句子还原 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。（选项中有一项为多余选项） Team sports are popular all over the world. They not only help us keep fit but also teach us important life skills. 1. ________ First, team sports teach us how to work with others. 2. ________ We learn to listen to others' ideas and share our own. This helps us understand the value of teamwork. Second, team sports help us learn how to deal with failure. 3. ________ Instead of giving up, we should learn from it and try harder next time. This builds a strong character. Third, team sports improve our communication skills. 4. ________ Good communication can make the team work better and win more games. Finally, team sports bring us friendship. 5. ________ These friends share the same interest and can support each other in life. In a word, team sports are more than just games. They prepare us for life. A. Sometimes we may lose a game. B. Here are some reasons why they are good for us. C. In a team, everyone has a different job. D. We need to talk to our teammates during the game. E. We can make many friends who also love sports. F. Team sports are only for young people. 五、阅读表达 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Last month, our school held a sports meeting. It was a two-day event with many exciting races and games. All the students took an active part in it. Li Ming, a student from Class 3, Grade 9, joined the 800-metre race. He is not a very fast runner, but he has a strong will. During the race, he fell down at the third lap. His knees were hurt and bleeding. Everyone thought he would stop. However, he stood up quickly and kept running. Although he was in pain, he crossed the finishing line. All the students cheered for him. They were moved by his spirit. "I didn't want to give up because I represented my class," Li Ming said after the race. "My classmates' cheers gave me strength. I am happy that I finished the race." His story spread in the school. The headteacher praised him and said, "Li Ming showed us the real meaning of sports—courage and perseverance. We should all learn from him." 1. How long did the school sports meeting last? 2. What race did Li Ming join? 3. What happened to Li Ming at the third lap? 4. Why didn't Li Ming want to give up? 5. What can we learn from Li Ming's story? 【答案与解析】 一、完形填空 1. B（challenge oneself 挑战自己。句意：我想挑战自己。） 2. B（confident 自信的。一切顺利，感到自信。） 3. C（stop 停止。腿疼想停下来。） 4. A（give up 放弃。同学喊加油不要放弃。） 5. C（though 虽然。虽然困难但仍然坚持。） 6. B（in front of 在……前面。两名选手在前面。） 7. B（finishing line 终点线。冲刺终点线。） 8. C（proud 骄傲的。be proud of 为……自豪。） 9. C（stop 停止。当你想停止时仍要坚持。） 10. A（winner 赢家。尽最大努力就是赢家。） 二、阅读理解 1. C（细节理解。由第一段"his 30th Rome Marathon in a row"可知连续参加30次。） 2. B（细节理解。由第一段"10 minutes faster than last year"可知快了10分钟。） 3. B（细节理解。由第二段"as a means of keeping up with a friend"可知为跟上朋友。） 4. B（细节理解。由第三段"it's a way of life"可知。） 5. A（主旨大意。全文围绕"age is just a number"展开。） 三、阅读理解 1. D（细节理解。由第一段"On September 1, 2025"可知。） 2. B（细节理解。由第二段"played against Kunlavut from Thailand"可知。） 3. B（细节理解。由第二段"won the next two sets 21—10 and 21—18"可知第二局21—10。） 4. B（细节理解。由第三段"he was so emotional that he knelt down and cried"可知。） 5. A（主旨大意。由最后一段"teaches us about never giving up"可知。） 四、句子还原 1. B（总起句，引出下文原因。） 2. C（团队中每个人有不同工作。） 3. A（有时可能输掉比赛，与后文不放弃衔接。） 4. D（沟通技能，需要交谈。） 5. E（友谊，交朋友。） （多余项：F） 五、阅读表达 1. For two days. / It lasted two days. 2. The 800-metre race. 3. He fell down and his knees were hurt and bleeding. 4. Because he represented his class. 5. We should never give up and have courage and perseverance. / The real meaning of sports is courage and perseverance. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $