Unit 1-Unit 4期中考试短文填空专项练习12篇 - 2026-2027学年人教版九年级上册英语

人教版(新教材）九年级上册英语Unit 1- Unit 4

期中考试短文填空专项练习12篇

Unit1 The Changing World（变化的世界）

基础练习（语法填空）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Desert Control in Northwest China

Human activities once caused serious sandstorms in northwest China. Large areas of farmland suffered from soil 1．_______(short). Local bushes and roots could hardly hold the sandy ground. To fight against this challenge, the 2．_______(govern) carried out a series of projects.

Lots of volunteers took part, 3．_______(plant) thousands of drought‑resistant trees. Years passed, wide green belts appeared. They 4．_______(great) cut down the frequency of terrible sandstorms.

New high‑tech greenhouses have also appeared nearby. Local farmers grow corn and other crops inside, gaining economic 5．_______(benefit). Modern highways and railways connect these villages to outside ports.

It is not magic 6．_______turns desert into land suitable for living. It is people’s long‑term efforts. People used 7．_______(struggle) against nature; now they learn to live in 8．_______(harmony) with it.

Many foreign experts come here for 9．_______(discuss). They want to learn lessons from China’s experience. Nobody expects quick success. Real change requires patience and continuous 10．_______(support).

进阶练习（首字母填空）

阅读短文，根据首字母提示补全短文，每空一词。

Rise of a Small Port Town

My father’s hometown used to be a quiet port town. Decades ago, its main business depended on fishing. Narrow streets ran across the town and housing conditions were r 1．_______. Few products could reach far‑away capital cities.

As time went by, huge changes have t 2．_______place. New railway lines link the town with major

markets. High‑tech factories draw plenty of young workers. Tourist a 3．_______have been built along the coast, bringing much‑needed income.

However, rapid growth also creates new worries. Some local soil becomes polluted because of waste. There is a serious l 4．_______of clean water in dry seasons. Villagers realize they cannot only chase wealth w 5．_______protecting their natural environment.

Local groups make practical rules. They limit waste production and set up special teams to watch over local sea areas. With joint efforts, the town tries to keep balance b 6．_______economic growth and environmental protection.

Now local goods are shipped to foreign countries through the port. People can enjoy the c 7．_______of digital life while keeping their traditional culture. Nobody can deny how much the town has b 8．_______about.

The past offers valuable lessons. If we ignore nature’s warning, development will face great d 9．_______. Only wise decisions can make our society step f 10．_______steadily.

挑战练习（语法填空）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

From Barren Land to Green Home

Decades ago, the region was covered with sand. Strong winds blew dirt everywhere. Farmland disappeared step by step. Researchers wondered 1．_______the land could ever recover.

Local residents refused to give up hope. They dug holes, carried young saplings and kept testing different ways 2．_______(fight) desertification. Many attempts ended in 3．_______(fail), yet they never surrendered.

New technical methods 4．_______(introduce) later. Scientific knowledge helped people choose proper plants for sandy conditions. Workers built water‑saving systems, 5．_______(allow) small trees to survive dry summers.

Now thick plant cover prevents sand from spreading. More than one new industry 6．_______(develop). Tourism and modern agriculture offer villagers new sources of income.

It should be noted that progress does not mean all problems 7．_______(solve). Climate change still creates risks. Therefore, local teams keep collecting data and doing research, aiming 8．_______(keep) the environment stable.

Travellers who visit here are often 9．_______(surprise) by the huge transformation. They understand clearly that real progress comes from respect 10．_______nature.

 

Unit2 Inspiring People（激励人心的人物）

基础练习（语法填空）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A Brave Medical Pioneer

In the 20th century, a great chemist devoted herself to medical research. At that time, a dangerous disease spread across many nations. Wounded patients faced great pain and many lost lives.

She showed great 1．_______(wise) under huge pressure. Day and night she carried out experiments, hoping for a useful 2．_______(discover). Many around her doubted 3．_______she could succeed.

Bravery kept her moving forward. She balanced heavy lab work 4．_______simple daily life. It took several 5．_______(century)‑like hard work before she achieved key progress.

Her new treatment saved thousands of patients. People admire her not only for her scientific 6．_______(achieve), but also for her courage. She never cared for personal fame.

She once reminded young researchers 7．_______(value) truth above prizes. “Necessary risk cannot 8．_______(avoid) if you want to push science ahead,” she wrote in her diary.

Her stories spread to western countries. Historians record how she influenced global medical progress. Today her spirit still serves 9．_______a guide for teenagers 10．_______dream of scientific careers.

进阶练习（首字母填空）

阅读短文，根据首字母提示补全短文，每空一词。

The Power of Perseverance

The girl grew up in a poor mountain village. Hunger troubled her family year after year. Few local girls received formal education at that period. However, she held a strong w 1．_______for knowledge.

Against all difficulties, she walked long distances to attend classes. Whenever she met failures, she gathered c 2．_______and restarted. People around thought her goal was impossible, yet she would not give in.

Years later she became a teacher back in her hometown. She encouraged girls to break old social