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Unit 8 More than a Game Section B 素养阅读培优练2026-2027学年九年级上册人教版
一、完形填空
主题群:文学、艺术与体育 子主题:团队合作与体育精神 语篇类型:记叙文 词数:约220
Last month, our school had its annual basketball festival. At first, our class team was not __1__ the strongest one. Some players were tall, but they hardly passed the ball. Others wanted to __2__ all the points by themselves.
Our P.E. teacher, Mr. Lin, said, “Basketball is not only about winning. It is __3__ than a game. It teaches you to trust your teammates.” We didn’t fully understand him at first.
In the third match, our best player, Leo, twisted his ankle. He couldn’t go on. Everyone thought we would __4__. But instead of giving up, we changed our plan. The shortest boy, Tom, began to organize the passes. Two girls who usually sat on the bench got a __5__ to play.
“Move your feet!” “Pass! Pass!” Mr. Lin shouted from the sideline. Slowly, we started to enjoy the __6__ of playing together. We didn’t shoot wildly. We waited, cut to the basket, and helped each other get open.
In the final minute, the score was tied. I got the ball near the three-point line. My hands were __7__, but I remembered Mr. Lin’s words: “Don’t play for yourself; play for the team.” I faked a shot and passed to Tom, who was wide open. He __8__ calmly.
The buzzer sounded. We won by two points. We were not the most talented team, but we became the __9__ one, because we learned to share the ball and the trust.
Now I know what Mr. Lin meant. Sport is more than a competition. It is a way to grow up, to fail with others, and to __10__ together.
1. A. seriously B. certainly C. hardly D. quietly
2. A. score B. lose C. miss D. guard
3. A. less B. fewer C. more D. better
4. A. improve B. laugh C. win D. lose
5. A. chance B. lesson C. hobby D. prize
6. A. risk B. joy C. rule D. cost
7. A. clean B. soft C. shaking D. broken
8. A. fell B. shouted C. shot D. slept
9. A. richest B. bravest C. youngest D. closest
10. A. cry B. rise C. travel D. cook
二、阅读理解
A
Chinese shuttlecock kicking, or jianzi, is a traditional sport with a long history. It is said to start from the Han Dynasty and become popular among common people in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Players use their feet, knees, heels, or even shoulders to keep a weighted shuttlecock in the air without letting it drop.
Unlike football, jianzi does not need a big field or two competing teams. One person can practice alone, or several friends can kick it in a circle, counting how many times the shuttlecock stays up. In northern China, old people in parks, students during break, and even young children after class all enjoy it.
The shuttlecock itself is simple but special. Feathers are fixed on a small rubber or metal base. When it flies, it turns slowly and looks like a little bird. That is why many people call it “a bird without wings”.
Today, jianzi is not only a street game. There are city leagues, national competitions, and demonstration teams that perform tricks in public. Some schools add jianzi to P.E. classes because it improves balance, leg strength, and concentration. It also costs little—just a shuttlecock and a pair of shoes.
More importantly, jianzi carries a kind of slow, social happiness. In a world full of screens and rush, kicking a shuttlecock together brings neighbors and strangers into the same rhythm. As one player in Beijing’s Temple of Earth Park says, “You don’t win a medal every time, but you always leave with a smile.”
11. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 1?
A. To compare jianzi with football.
B. To introduce what jianzi is and its history.
C. To teach readers how to make a shuttlecock.
D. To explain why the Han Dynasty liked sports.
12. What makes jianzi different from football according to the passage?
A. It always needs two big teams.
B. It must be played in a stadium.
C. It can be played alone or in a small group.
D. It uses hands more than feet.
13. Why do some schools put jianzi into P.E. classes?
A. Because it helps students with balance and concentration.
B. Because it is easier than running and jumping.
C. Because students can get money from it.
D. Because it replaces all modern sports.
14. What does the underlined phrase “a bird without wings” refer to?
A. A real pet bird.
B. The flying shuttlecock.
C. A player’s shoe.
D. An old park tree.
15. What is the writer’s attitude toward jianzi?
A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Angry.
B
The Special Olympics is a global sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968. Today, it holds competitions in more than 170 countries and reaches millions of athletes.
Unlike the Olympic Games we see on TV, the Special Olympics focuses on participation, courage, and joy rather than just winning medals. Every athlete who takes part receives training before the event. They compete in divisions based on their ability and age, so that everyone has a fair chance to show their best.
The most moving moment often comes not from the fastest runner, but from a helper who stops to encourage a struggling athlete, or two competitors holding hands as they cross the finish line together. These scenes teach us that sports can be more than a game—they can be a bridge between people.
Many volunteers join the Special Olympics. Some are professional coaches, while others are simply students who want to help. They all learn one thing: the athletes may run slower or throw shorter, but their spirits are as high as any top player. As the motto says, “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
16. Who is the Special Olympics mainly for?
A. Professional runners.
B. Children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
C. Retired Olympic players.
D. School students only.
17. What is the difference between the Special Olympics and the Olympic Games?
A. It has more athletes.
B. It focuses more on participation and joy.
C. It doesn’t give out any medals.
D. It is held every year.
18. Why are athletes divided into groups based on ability and age?
A. To make the game more difficult.
B. To give everyone a fair chance.
C. To save time.
D. To reduce the number of volunteers.
19. What does the writer think of the most moving moment?
A. It is when someone breaks a world record.
B. It is when two competitors help each other.
C. It is when the coach shouts loudly.
D. It is when the audience cheers.
20. What is the motto of the Special Olympics?
A. “Faster, Higher, Stronger.”
B. “No pain, no gain.”
C. “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
D. “Sports for all.”
三、句子还原
Marathon is not just running 42.195 kilometers. For many people, it is a test of will.
__21__ Some run for health, some for charity, and some to prove to themselves that they can finish something hard. At the starting line, runners wear different shoes, carry water bottles, and look both nervous and excited.
The first 10 kilometers usually feel easy. __22__ Runners chat, smile, and enjoy the music along the street. But after 20 kilometers, the body starts to complain. Legs feel heavier, and the mind begins to argue with itself.
__23__ They say, “Why am I here? One more step hurts.” This is called “the wall” by long-distance runners. The secret is not to stop completely, but to slow down and keep moving.
Volunteers stand every few kilometers. __24__ Their cheers are not just noise; they are fuel for tired legs.
Crossing the finish line is hard to describe. Some cry, some laugh, and some just stare at the medal. __25__ A marathon teaches patience, self-talk, and respect for one’s own limits.
A. They hand out water, bananas, and encouragement.
B. People join a marathon for different reasons.
C. It is never too late to give up.
D. At that moment, the race becomes more mental than physical.
E. The crowd shouts, “Come on! You can do it!”
F. However, the real prize is not the time on the clock.
四、任务型阅读
The “More Than a Game” Club at Sunshine Middle School meets every Friday afternoon. Students do not just play sports; they also learn teamwork, leadership, and fair play.
This term, the club offers three programs:
• Table Tennis Lab: learn basic strokes, footwork, and match rules.
• Street Dance Team: practice rhythm, coordination, and a short show for the school festival.
• Reading & Sports: read stories about athletes, then discuss what we can learn from failure.
Any student from Grade 7 to Grade 9 can join. No try-out is needed, but regular attendance matters. “We don’t choose the best players,” says the club leader. “We help every member become a better teammate.”
26. How often does the club meet?
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27. What do students do in the Reading & Sports program?
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28. Who can join the club?
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29. Is a try-out necessary?
_____________________________________________________________________
30. What does the club help members become?
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【答案与解析】
一、完形填空
1. B not certainly the strongest“并不当然是最强的”,符合语境。
2. A score points“得分”,想自己得分。
3. C more than a game“不止是一场游戏”,呼应单元标题。
4. D 主力受伤,大家以为会输。
5. A get a chance“得到机会”,替补上场。
6. B the joy of playing together“一起打球的快乐”。
7. C hands were shaking“手在发抖”,描写紧张。
8. C shot calmly“冷静投篮”。
9. D the closest one 此处指“最有凝聚力/最团结的队”,不按天赋而按团队默契。
10. B rise together“一起成长/站起来”,与 fail with others 对应。
二、阅读理解
A
11. B 第一段介绍毽子的玩法和历史。
12. C 第二段说可以一个人练,也可以几个人围踢。
13. A 第四段提到 improves balance, leg strength, and concentration。
14. B 指飞舞的毽子像“没有翅膀的小鸟”。
15. C 文末“leave with a smile”等说明作者态度积极。
B
16. B 第一段明确说 for children and adults with intellectual disabilities。
17. B 第二段首句“focuses on participation, courage, and joy rather than just winning medals”。
18. B 第二段末“so that everyone has a fair chance to show their best”。
19. B 第三段提到“two competitors holding hands as they cross the finish line together”是最感人的时刻。
20. C 最后一段直接引用了 motto。
四、句子还原(6选5)
21. B 总起:人们跑马拉松原因不同。
22. E 前句说前10公里轻松,接着写观众加油很自然。
23. D 20公里后身体抗议,比赛变成心理战。
24. A 志愿者发水、香蕉和鼓励,与下一句 cheers 衔接。
25. F 终点线之后,“真正的奖励不是时间”。
(多余项:C)
五、任务型阅读
26. Every Friday afternoon.
27. Read stories about athletes and discuss what they can learn from failure.
28. Any student from Grade 7 to Grade 9.
29. No, it isn’t.
30. Better teammates.
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