Units1-4 六选五阅读期中练习-2026-2027学年鲁教版五四学制英语九年级全册

Units1-4六选五阅读期中练习

Unit 1 Power of Ideas

Passage 1

Critical thinking helps teenagers tell facts from opinions. It is not about arguing with others all the time. 1. ____ When you meet new information, you should stop and ask yourself some questions.

First, check where the information comes from. 2. ____ If the source is not reliable, the message may be misleading. Second, look for hidden reasons behind the words. Some writers try to influence your feelings instead of showing real evidence.

3.____ You can discuss ideas with your classmates, but you do not have to accept their views. Good thinkers are willing to change their minds when they see strong proof.

4.____ It takes time and practice.

Many schools add critical-thinking tasks to daily classes. 5. ____ It will help you make wiser choices in the future.

A. It is a skill to think independently and reasonably.

B. Do not accept everything you read right away.

C. It is never easy to build such thinking habits.

D. They hope students can learn this skill little by little.

E. You may find it hard to express your ideas clearly.

 F. Different people can hold different opinions on the same thing.

Passage 2

Now many students are used to short videos and quick news. They seldom spend long time reading full books. 1. ____ Deep reading means slowing down and thinking while reading.

Deep reading brings special advantages that fast reading cannot offer. When you read a whole story, you follow the writer’s ideas step by step. 2. ____ You can also notice small details and hidden feelings in the text.

3.____ You can choose a quiet corner and put away your mobile phone. Start with books that truly interest you instead of difficult ones. Do not push yourself too hard at first.

Some students say they have no free time for reading. 4. ____ You can read 10 or 15 minutes before going to bed every day. Small daily reading adds up quickly.

5.____ It opens a quiet world for you and improves your ability to understand complex ideas.

A. But deep reading is still valuable for young people.

B. It helps you build longer attention spans.

C. Regular deep reading shapes your way of thinking.

D. Here are simple ways to start deep reading.

E. However, you do not need long hours at one time.

F. Many students enjoy reading online articles in their free time.

Unit 2 Beyond Earth

Passage 1

The polar areas are among the coldest places on Earth. Few living things can stay there all year round. 1. ____ Scientists travel there to collect important information about our planet.

Polar research helps us learn about climate change. Ice in the Arctic and Antarctic melts faster than before. 2. ____ These changes will influence weather and sea levels around the world.

Scientists do not only study ice. 3. ____ Some special animals such as penguins and polar bears are sensitive to environmental changes. Their numbers can tell us whether the polar environment is healthy.

Life in polar field work is hard. The weather changes suddenly and there is little fresh food. 4. ____ They carry special warm clothes and high-tech tools to keep safe.

Polar exploration is not easy, but it is meaningful. 5. ____ It reminds us that we need to protect our planet carefully.

A. They also watch wild animals closely.

B. So why do human scientists go there?

C. It shows how our planet is changing.

D. Many tourists visit polar areas every year.

E. Strong winds and low temperatures bring great danger.

F. Melting ice sends extra fresh water into the world’s oceans.

Passage 2

The world’s oceans are changing faster than we expected. Human activities bring much pressure to sea life. 1. ____ Ocean monitoring is a way to watch the ocean’s condition all the time.

Scientists use different tools to collect ocean data. Some sensors stay under water for months. 2. ____ They record water temperature, salt levels and pollution. Ships and underwater robots also join the work.

3.____ For example, when harmful sea plants grow too fast, the data can warn people early. This helps protect fish and local fishing industries.

Ocean research also helps us know more about natural disasters. Some underwater changes may lead to huge waves. 4. ____ Early warnings can save many lives along the coast.

We cannot fix ocean problems in a short time. 5. ____ Clear data gives us the chance to take action before it is too late.

A. It sends real-time information back to researchers.

B. It is useful for early warning of ocean problems.

C. But we can know the truth through continuous monitoring.

D. Rubbish and warm water are bad for sea plants and animals.

 E. Many kinds of sea animals live in deep and dark ocean areas.

F. Such natural events are dangerous for people living near the sea.

Unit 3 Feel the Rhythm

Passage 1

Traditional handcrafts carry the history and culture of a nation. Many old skills are at risk of disappearing now. 1. ____ Young people are playing an important role in this work.

Some young creators do not just copy old works. 2. ____ They add new designs to traditional skills. For example, they turn clay art or paper-cutting into small gifts for modern life.

They also share their works online. Short videos help more people know about these handcrafts.

3. ____ Some young visitors even travel to small villages to learn from old craftsmen.

Learning handcrafts needs patience. You may fail many times before you make a good piece. 4. ____ The slow process teaches you to stay calm and careful.

Protecting handcrafts is not only saving old skills. 5. ____ It lets cultural stories pass from one generation to the next.

A. They try to make traditional things fit today’s life.

B. So many people become interested in these skills.

C. It is also a way to keep our cultural memories alive.