Units 1-4 六选五阅读期中练习 2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

Units1-4六选五期中练习

Unit 1 Know yourself

Passage 1 借助自我探索，找到适合自己的发展方向

Many teenagers have no clear idea about what kind of work fits them in the future. They often choose jobs just because they are popular or well-paid. 1.____ Learning about your own personalities and strengths can help you make wiser choices.

First, think about what activities make you lose track of time. When you are fully lost in something, it usually shows where your natural interest lies. 2.____ It does not mean you must turn this hobby into a job, but it tells you what skills you enjoy using.

Second, notice what tasks you finish easily. Some people are good at organizing plans, while others do well in creative thinking. 3.____ Do not ignore these small signs.

Third, try different small tasks. You do not need to make a lifelong decision right now. Taking part in volunteer work or school projects gives you chances to test yourself. 4.____

Self-knowledge is not about putting yourself into a fixed box. 5.____ It helps you move towards a life that truly matches who you are.

A. These enjoyable activities often show your hidden strengths.

B. This way, you can get real experience and new understanding.

C. However, knowing yourself is the best guide for future plans.

D. It is a process to keep discovering and adjusting.

E. You can ask your teachers for advice on subject choices.

 F. These natural skills are important hints for your future development.

Passage 2 理性看待他人评价，客观认识自己

Other people’s opinions can influence how we see ourselves. Some teenagers feel proud when praised and lose heart after bad comments. 1.____ We need to learn to deal with feedback properly.

Not every comment carries useful information. Some people judge you based on their own likes, without knowing the whole story. 2.____ Before you accept or refuse an opinion, stop and think carefully.

Ask yourself two simple questions. First, is this opinion based on facts? Second, does it help me grow? 3.____ If it is just personal dislike, you can calmly let it go.

Good feedback is a valuable gift. It points out blind spots we cannot see by ourselves. 4.____ But you do not have to change everything others suggest.

True self-knowledge comes from mixing self-judgment with reasonable outside voices. 5.____ You are the one who finally decides who you want to be.

A. If it is helpful, you can take it and make improvements.

B. So their words may not be fair or objective.

C. But we should not let others define us completely.

D. You should always accept all advice from your friends.

E. It helps you find weak points that you have not noticed.

F. This kind of change of mood shows you depend too much on others’ words.

Unit 2 Teenage problems

Passage 1 同伴压力（peer pressure），学会坚定自我

Peer pressure is one common trouble for ninth-graders. You may feel pushed to follow what your classmates do, even when you know it is not right. 1.____

Some teens give in because they fear losing friends. They worry that they will be left out if they act differently. 2.____ True friends respect your choices instead of forcing you to copy them.

You can learn to say “no” politely. You do not need to argue loudly. A simple and clear reply works well. 3.____ For example, you can tell them you have your own plan.

It is also helpful to find like-minded friends. When you stay with people who share your values, you feel less stressed. 4.____

Fitting in does not mean losing yourself. 5.____ Being honest about your own rules takes courage, and it is good for your long-term growth.

A. It is possible to keep your values and still get along well with others.

B. Many students meet such situations and do not know how to refuse.

C. You can refuse firmly without hurting the relationship.

D. They will not laugh at you for sticking to your principles.

E. You should join every activity your group invites you to.

F. But being accepted should not require you to break your own rules.

Passage 2 考前焦虑，科学调节紧张情绪

Most students feel nervous before big exams. Proper nervousness can push us to prepare well. 1.____ Too much worry stops us from thinking clearly and harms our performance.

Many students keep studying late into the night when feeling anxious. 2.____ Tired brains cannot store information well. Rest is not wasting time; it is part of preparation.

Slow breathing is a simple and useful skill. When your heart beats fast, take slow deep breaths for several minutes. 3.____ It calms your nervous system quickly.

Do not fill your mind with terrible results. If you keep thinking “I will fail”, you will feel worse. 4.____ Remind yourself that you have already tried your best.

Exams are checks of what you have learned, not judgments of your value. 5.____ This idea can help you stay relaxed and do your best.

A. However, anxiety becomes a problem when it gets too strong.

B. Instead, focus on what you can control at the moment.

C. This habit usually makes things even worse.

D. It helps you forget all the knowledge you have learned.

E. This easy method helps bring your body back to a peaceful state.

F. One single score cannot decide your whole future.

Unit 3 Never give up

Passage 1 长跑选手遭遇瓶颈期，重建心态坚持追梦

A talented young runner once reached a hard time. For months, his race time stopped improving no matter how hard he trained. 1.____ He considered giving up the sport he loved.

His coach did not ask him to increase training hours. Instead, he advised the runner to take a one-week break. 2.____ At first, the boy felt guilty for stopping practice.

During the break, he watched old race videos and thought about his love for running. He realized he cared too much about numbers and forgot why he started. 3.____

When he returned to training, he set small daily goals instead of only chasing fast records. 4.____ Little by little, his state got better again.

Never giving up does not mean pushing yourself non-stop. 5.____ Sometimes a short pause helps you restart with a stronger heart.

A. He felt disappointed and doubted his ability.