Unit 1 Know Yourself 单元自测 2026–2027学年译林版九年级上册英语（苏州专用）

Unit 1 Know Yourself2026–2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测（苏州专用） 一、完形填空 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 An old oak tree stood in a forest, complaining to a willow nearby. “You are so __1__,” the oak said, “bending easily in every wind. Look at me — I stand __2__ and tall, never bowing to anyone.” The willow just smiled. Years passed. A terrible storm hit the forest. The oak, __3__ and unbending, was snapped in half by the strong wind. The willow, soft and __4__, simply bent low and let the wind pass. A young pine tree watched all this and felt __5__. “I’m neither as strong as the oak nor as flexible as the willow. I must be __6__ — just an ordinary tree nobody notices.” But the forest keeper, an old gardener, heard the pine’s sigh. “Every tree has its own __7__,” he said gently. “The oak gives shade and hard wood; the willow survives storms; and you, little pine, grow __8__ and straight, becoming the finest Christmas tree one day.” The pine began to __9__ this. It stopped comparing itself to others and focused on growing well. Years later, when a family came looking for the __10__ tree, they chose the pine without hesitation. The pine finally __11__: worth isn’t about being the strongest or the most flexible — it’s about being __12__ the best version of yourself. We often judge ourselves by others’ __13__, forgetting that each of us carries a __14__ mix of gifts. The question is never “Am I better than them?” but “What can I __15__ to the world?” 1. A. weak　　　　B. brave　　　　C. flexible　　　 D. proud 2. A. straight　　 B. low　　　　　C. crooked　　　 D. thin 3. A. soft　　　　B. rigid　　　　C. young　　　　D. green 4. A. broken　　　B. stiff　　　　C. bending　　　 D. dry 5. A. sad　　　　 B. excited　　　C. angry　　　　D. proud 6. A. special　　 B. useless　　　C. lucky　　　　D. clever 7. A. size　　　　B. problem　　　C. purpose　　　 D. colour 8. A. slowly　　　B. wildly　　　 C. randomly　　 D. noisily 9. A. forget　　　B. understand　 C. refuse　　　 D. doubt 10. A. tallest　　B. perfect　　　 C. oldest　　　　D. cheapest 11. A. realised　 B. regretted　　C. forgot　　　 D. denied 12. A. hardly ever B. simply　　　 C. never　　　　D. rarely 13. A. rules　　　B. fears　　　　C. standards　　D. dreams 14. A. similar　　B. common　　　 C. strange　　　 D. unique 15. A. offer　　　B. borrow　　　 C. hide　　　　D. steal 二、阅读理解 A Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset Psychologists divide people into two groups by how they view ability. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe talent is something you are simply born with — you either “have it” or you don’t, and effort can’t really change that. Those with a “growth mindset” believe abilities can be developed through hard work, good strategies and learning from mistakes. A middle-school study followed two groups of students. When given a hard maths problem, fixed-mindset students often gave up quickly, thinking “I’m just not a maths person.” Growth-mindset students tried different methods, asked for help, and improved noticeably over weeks. The researchers concluded that praising children for effort rather than innate talent builds resilience. Saying “You worked really hard” teaches them that struggle is part of learning, not proof of failure. In short, how you talk to yourself matters. Telling yourself “I can’t yet, but I can learn” opens doors that “I’m just not good at this” keeps shut. 16. What is the main difference between the two mindsets? A. One is for adults, the other for children. B. Whether ability can be developed through effort. C. Which subject they prefer. D. How much sleep they get. 17. Which belief belongs to a “fixed mindset”? A. “I can improve if I keep practising.” B. “Mistakes help me learn.” C. “I’m either good at it or I’m not.” D. “Asking for help is smart.” 18. What did growth-mindset students do on hard problems? A. Gave up immediately. B. Blamed the teacher. C. Tried different methods and asked for help. D. Copied answers from others. 19. What does the study suggest parents/teachers should praise? A. Natural intelligence only. B. Competition wins. C. Being the fastest. D. Effort rather than innate talent. 20. The phrase “I can’t yet, but I can learn” shows a ___ mindset. A. fixed　　　　 B. growth　　　 C. careless　　 D. competitive B Focus on Strengths, Not Just Weaknesses For decades, schools taught us to “fix our weaknesses.” But research on top performers tells a different story: the best athletes, musicians and leaders spend most of their training time doubling down on their strengths, while only maintaining basic competence in weaker areas. Consider a swimmer naturally gifted in sprint speed but weak in long-distance endurance. Coaches found pushing endless long-distance drills made her miserable and only slightly better. Instead, they built her training around explosive starts — her strength — and she became a champion sprinter. This doesn’t mean ignoring weaknesses completely. You still need enough skill not to fail. But energy is limited; investing it where you already shine yields far greater returns. Knowing your strengths requires honesty. Many people underestimate what they’re naturally good at because it “comes easily” and therefore “doesn’t count.” But ease is often a sign of real talent. 21. What did research on top performers find? A. They ignore all weaknesses. B. They practise equally in all areas. C. They focus more on strengths than fixing every weakness. D. They never train basics. 22. “Doubling down on strengths” means ___. A. giving up completely B. investing more energy into what you’re already good at C. copying others D. avoiding all challenges 23. The swimmer example shows that ___. A. endurance is everything B. coaches are always wrong C. focusing on natural strength brought better results D. sprinters never train 24. What should people still do about weaknesses? A. Keep basic competence so they don’t fail. B. Ignore them totally. C. Spend all time on them. D. Pretend they don’t exist. 25. Best title for the passage? A. Why Weaknesses Don’t Matter At All B. How to Become a Swimmer C. Invest in Your Strengths D. The History of Sports Training C The Quiet Power Sam was the quietest boy in class. While others talked loudly during group work, he sat listening, rarely speaking. He often thought of himself as “boring” because he wasn’t outgoing. Then his school launched a writing project called “Who Am I?” Students had to keep a daily journal for a month and share one entry. Sam wrote detailed observations about nature, people’s expressions, and small moments others missed. His teacher was amazed: “Sam, your writing shows incredible focus and insight — you notice things no one else does.” Encouraged, Sam shared a short story. Classmates were surprised by how vivid it was. “I never knew you saw so much,” a friend said. The project helped Sam realise that being quiet wasn’t a weakness — it gave him a superpower of deep attention. He now wants to become a writer or researcher, fields where careful observation matters most. 26. Why did Sam think he was “boring”? A. He got bad grades. B. He was quiet and not outgoing. C. He had no friends. D. He disliked school. 27. What strength did the teacher notice in Sam? A. Speaking skills. B. Leadership. C. Deep focus and keen observation in writing. D. Sport talent. 28. How did classmates react to Sam’s story? A. They ignored it. B. They laughed. C. They were surprised by its vividness. D. They copied it. 29. What does Sam now want to do in future? A. Become a talk-show host. B. Play sports. C. Become a writer or researcher. D. Quit school. 30. The best title is ___. A. How to Make Friends B. The Quiet Power C. Group Work Is Important D. Why Writing Is Hard D Online Personality Tests: Fun, But Take Them Lightly Online personality quizzes — “Which animal are you?” “What’s your MBTI type?” — attract millions daily. They’re entertaining and sometimes feel surprisingly insightful, so people share results eagerly. But experts warn: most free online tests aren’t scientifically validated. Results often shift depending on your mood that day. Answer while tired, and you may get a very different “type” than when fresh. A bigger risk: labelling yourself. If a quiz says “you’re an introvert who hates leadership,” you might avoid trying to lead — even though you could grow into it. Personalities aren’t fixed boxes. Treat quizzes as conversation starters, not verdicts. Real self-knowledge comes from reflecting on real experiences, feedback from people who know you, and trying new things — not a 10-question quiz. 31. Why are online personality quizzes so popular? A. They’re fun and feel insightful. B. They are always accurate. C. Schools require them. D. They are free of charge only in winter. 32. One problem with such tests is that ___. A. they take hours B. they cost a lot C. results vary with your mood D. only experts can take them 33. The “labelling” risk means ___. A. you must pay to see results B. a label might limit what you try to do C. labels are printed on paper D. everyone gets the same label 34. “Personalities aren’t fixed boxes” suggests ___. A. boxes are useful B. tests are forbidden C. everyone is identical D. personality can grow and change 35. The writer’s attitude toward online quizzes is ___. A. enjoy them lightly, don’t take as truth B. completely trust them C. ban them everywhere D. only children should use them 三、信息还原 阅读下面短文，从短文后的六个选项中选出五个能填入空白处的最佳选项。 How to Build a Good Reading Habit Many students want to read more books, but they often give up after a few days. Building a reading habit takes time and the right method. 36____ First, start small. Don’t try to read a 400-page novel in one weekend. 37____ Even ten pages a day adds up to more than 3,600 pages a year. Second, choose books you truly enjoy. 38____​If a book bores you, it’s OK to put it down and try another one. Reading should bring you pleasure, not pressure. Third, make reading a fixed part of your day. 39____​ For example, read for 20 minutes before bed instead of scrolling on your phone. Over time, your brain will expect that quiet reading time. Finally, keep a book with you wherever you go. 40____You’ll be surprised how much you can finish during those small pockets of time. In this way, reading becomes a natural and lasting part of your life. A. Set a specific time each day for reading. B. You don’t have to finish every book you start. C. Here are some simple steps that really work. D. Reading in a completely silent library is the only way. E. Carry one in your bag so you can read while waiting or on the bus. F. Begin with just a few pages or a short article every day. 四、词汇运用 A. 根据汉语注释或首字母提示写出单词正确形式（每空一词）。 Everyone has a personality that can 41. s______ (塑造/影响) their life. Some are born leaders; others prefer to follow. But personality isn’t only about being outgoing or quiet — it can 42. ______ (影响) how you solve problems. Lily used to be very 43. ______ (不耐烦的) and often gave up easily. Her mother told her, “Patience is a 44. p______ you can practise.” Lily decided to change. She began setting small 45. g______ (目标) and finishing them one by one. When she felt like quitting, she would 46. i______ (imagine) her future success. Slowly she built 47. c______ (自信). Now Lily is 48. o______ — organised and confident. She 49. ______ (保持不变) modest but believes in herself. B. 从方框选词并用正确形式填空（每词一次）。 patient deal with pay attention to give up challenge When I first became monitor, I thought it easy. But I soon found it a real 50. ______. So many opinions — I didn’t know how to 51. ______ conflicts. My teacher said, “A leader must be 52. ______, listen carefully and 53. ______ every detail.” I followed her advice and never 54. ______ even when hard. 五、短文填空 用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Your personality isn’t something you 55. ______ (be) completely born with — it 56. ______ (shape) by environment too. Scientists find both nature and nurture 57. ______ (play) a role in 58. ______ (form) character. If you grow up in a family that 59. ______ (encourage) you to try new things, you become more confident. If you 60. ______ (tell) repeatedly “you’re not good enough,” you may believe it. That’s why 61. ______ (surround) yourself with positive people matters. At school, personality influences 62. ______ (you) performance. If weak now, it 63. ______ (not mean) you’ll always be. The key is 64. ______ (know) yourself and growing slowly. 六、阅读表达 A school programme “Who Am I?” runs once a month. Students explore strengths through journals and peer feedback. Anna, once thinking herself “boring because quiet,” discovered deep focus — she finished a 200-page novel study nobody else attempted and now wants to be a researcher. Teacher Mr. Lin says the point isn’t labelling but noticing overlooked gifts. 65. How often does “Who Am I?” run? 66. What strength did Anna discover? 67. Do you think being quiet can be a strength? Why? (Give your own reason.) 七、书面表达 你是李华，校英文报举办主题 “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself” 征文。请约100词短文，包含： 1. 两个性格特点； 2. 一个优势及具体事例； 3. 如何发挥优势成为更好自己。 不出现真实校名姓名。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 一、完形填空（15×1） 1–5 C A B C A　6–10 B C A B B　11–15 A B C D A 解析： 1. oak说柳树“flexible(柔软易弯)”→C。2. stand straight and tall→A。3. rigid(僵硬的)与unbending对应→B。4. soft and bending→C。5. felt sad→A。6. useless(没用)→B。7. own purpose(使命)→C。8. grow slowly and straight→A。9. understand→B。10. perfect tree(完美圣诞树)→B。11. realised→A。12. simply(仅仅/就是)→B。13. others’ standards(标准)→C。14. unique mix(独特组合)→D。15. offer to the world(奉献)→A。 二、阅读理解（20×2） 16–20 B C C D B 21–25 C B C A C 26–30 B C C C B 31–35 A C B D A 三、信息还原 36 — C 37 — F 38 — B 39 — A 40 — E 四、词汇 41. shape　42. influence/affect（汉语“影响”→influence）　43. impatient　44. practice　45. goals　46. imagine　47. confidence　48. organised　49. remains　50. challenge　51. deal with　52. patient　53. pay attention to　54. give up 五、短文填空（10×1） 55. are　56. is shaped　57. play　58. forming　59. encourages　60. are told　61. surrounding　62. your　63. doesn’t mean　64. to know / knowing 六、阅读表达 65. Once a month. / Monthly. 66. Deep focus (the ability to concentrate deeply / finish long detailed work). 67. Open: Yes. Quiet people often focus deeply & observe carefully, suiting research/writing. (理由+支撑) 七、书面表达 I’m a person who is curious and persistent. I love exploring new ideas and never give up easily. My persistence is my biggest strength. Last term I struggled with English speaking, but I kept practising every morning for two months and finally won the school speech contest. To become better, I’ll keep using my curiosity to learn widely and my persistence to overcome difficulties. I’ll also try to be more outgoing to work better with others. Knowing myself helps me grow into who I want to be. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $