初中英语九年级全册Unit4Iusedtobeafraidofthedark单元同步阅读能力提升课件 人教新目标版 21页

Unit 4　I used to be afraid of the dark. 单元同步阅读能力提升 一、完形填空。(2019，眉山) My father and I always had a bit of trouble in our relationship. It's not that we didn't love each other. It's just that we used to have __1__ opinions. My dad is one of the most hard－working men I know, but I was a __2__. I played sports as a kid, but __3__ when I was making progress. Then I showed an __4__ in music. My father got excited and __5__ me a guitar when I was about eight. But I really didn't like it until I was a teenager. During those teen years, I took up my guitar and __6__ playing along. Then I went to college. My father thought I should focus more on my __7__ while I should have more fun playing music. I dreamed to be a musician. When I grew into a young man, I suddenly fell __8__ ill one day and it was discovered that I had a terrible kidney disease (肾病). I had to accept treatments all my life, or get a transplant (移植). I felt like there was a heavy __9__ on my shoulders. Life became hard for me. But I was lucky enough because of my loving parents who __10__ me and took care of me. While trying to __11__ just what to do with my life, my father got tested to see __12__ he was the right man to give me his kidney. I tried to refuse, but he'd hear __13__ of it. He saved my life at last. Two years ago, I __14__ a band. He had always wanted to play in a band, but __15__ got the chance when he was young. It was one of the greatest gifts I could give to him. (　)1.A.special　　B．different 　C．private 　D．necessary (　)2.A.musician B．coach C．actor D．dreamer (　)3.A.gave up B．gave out C．gave off D．gave away (　)4.A.introduction B．Influence C．increase D．interest (　)5.A.expected B．threw C．bought D．Praised (　)6.A.began B．regretted C．finished D．meant (　)7.A.hobbies B．studies C．skills D．choices (　)8.A.similarly B．hardly C．seriously D．harmfully B D A D C A B C (　)9.A.weight B．Disadvantage C．disagreement D．disbelief (　)10.A.provided B．Encouraged C．afforded D．managed (　)11.A.decide B．behave C．build D．doubt (　)12.A.how B．whether C．why D．what (　)13.A.each B．all C．much D．none (　)14.A.made in B．made of C．made from D．made up (　)15.A.almost B．Completely C．never D．always A B A B D D C 二、阅读理解。 A Whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up，my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house.Walking together，my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences.He always told me，“You should have goals (目标) like climbing the mountain.” Without the mountain climbing that we both enjoyed，we couldn't have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy.I really got a lot from the mountain climbing.It gave me time to talk with my father and to be in deep thought as well as develop my patience (耐心). Once we climbed a very high mountain.It was so challenging (有挑战性的) for me because I was only ten years old.During the first few hours of climbing，I enjoyed the flowers and trees，and the birds' singing.But as time passed，I got a pain (疼痛) in both of my legs.I wanted to quit climbing，but my father said to me， “You_can_always_see_a_beautiful_sky_at_the_top_of_the_mountain， but_you_can't_see_it_before_you_reach_the_top.Only_there_can_you_see_all_of _the_nice_things，which_is_just_like_your_life.” At that time，I was too young to understand his words.But later after that，I got to know the meaning of hope in life.I found myself standing at the top of the mountain，and the sky was as clear as crystal (水晶). (　)16.The passage tells us that mountain climbing was ________ for the father and the son. A．hard B．enjoyable C．painful D．comfortable (　)17.The underlined word “quit” in the passage means “________”． A．go on B．put off C．give up D．pick up B C (　)18.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the father's words in the second paragraph? A．You will get all you need at the top of the mountain. B．The sky is always as clear as crystal. C．You can find life is full of nice things. D．Never give up halfway. D (　)19.We can infer (推断) from the last paragraph that ________. A．the writer was very successful in his life B．the writer reached the top of the mountain C．though the writer was young，he could understand his father D．the writer used to stop halfway when he climbed the mountain (　)20.The best title for the passage is “________”． A．Reaching the Top of the Mountain B．Standing at the Top of the Mountain C．Conversations between Father and Son D．How to Get to the Top of the Mountain A A B I was a school girl in Grade 7 when Danny came to my school and became one of my classmates.He was handsome with blond hair，so many girls in my class liked him very much.Every day，his parents picked him up in an old car.We all realized he was from a poor family.I had a poor family as well，but I just hid it from everyone.I was afraid the kids in my class would leave me if they knew the truth. One day，our teacher，Mr. Sims，announced (宣布) that we would have a field trip.We decided to go to an amusement park.My classmates were excited.I sat back and looked at them，knowing that my parents did not have the money to send me.To my surprise，Danny stood up and said simply，“I won't go with you.My dad hurt his back and lost his job.I am not asking my parents for money.” “Danny，I'm very proud of you for understanding the situation that your parents are in.” Mr. Sims replied.“But the trip is at the end of the month，we have plenty of time to raise money for it.” While walking home from school that day，I noticed three boys talking with Danny. I was a little worried that they were giving him a hard time.But as I got closer， I found they were only discussing how to raise money for the trip. By standing up and admitting (承认) he was poor，Danny changed my life.I no longer felt I had to lie about my family's situation.As for Danny，I will remember his courage (勇气) and honesty (诚实) forever. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 21．Why did many girls like Danny in the class? ________________________________________________________________ 22．Where did the students decide to go for the field trip? ________________________________________________________________ Because he was handsome (with blond hair). They decided to go to an amusement park. 23．What was the matter with Danny's father? ________________________________________________________________ 24．Did the three boys fight with Danny after school? ________________________________________________________________ 25．What did the writer learn from Danny? _________________________________________________________________ He hurt his back (and lost his job). No，they didn't. His courage and honesty. 三、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或用括号中 所给单词的正确形式填空。(原创题) Li Wen is a 16yearold boy.He works hard and does 26.________ (good) in school.It's hard to believe that he had much trouble in school.His parents moved to the city to look for jobs，27.________ they couldn't be at home to look after him.From then on，he became less interested in 28.________ (go) to school and missed classes.Then his parents made a 29.________ (decide) to send him to a boarding school.He was shy and had no friends. well so going decision Life there was difficult for 30.________ (he).One day he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.His teacher called his parents and 31.________ (advise) them to come back and talk with their son 32.________ person.Then his parents came back and had 33.________ talk with him.This communication changed his life.He realized that his parents would always love him and they would be proud 34.________ everything good that he did.Now he is much 35.________ (happy) and more outgoing than he used to be. him advised in a of happier 四、根据下面对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的语句， 使对话连贯、完整。 A：You play the piano so well! B：Thanks a lot. A：36.__________________________________________？ B：No，I didn't.I used to play the guitar. A：37.__________________________________________？ Did you use to play the piano When did you become interested in piano B：I became interested in piano four years ago. A：38.__________________________________________？ B：My father.He is a teacher in a music club. A：39.__________________________________________？ B：I practice it every day. A：40.__________________________________________？ B：I want to be a pianist，so I must study hard to realize my dream. Who taught you to play the piano How often do you practice it What do you want to be when you grow up