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常州市2025-2026学年九年级Unit1-2提优练习卷
一、单项选择
1. I find ____ necessary to accept his advice because it’s of great ____ to me.
A. it’s；valuable B. that；value C. this；valuable D. it；value
2. When the typhoon arrived, it rained so ____ that people could ____ move in the rain.
A. hard；hard B. hardly；hardly C. hard；hardly D. hardly；hard
3. Could you tell me ____ a meeting in Guangzhou next week!
A. if there was going to be B. if there is going to be
C. whether is there going to be D. whether there is going to have
4. Traffic rules should be paid attention to ____ traffic accidents.
A. avoid B. to avoid C. avoiding D. to avoiding
5. Young people ____ city life to country life while old people ____ live m the country.
A. prefer；would rather B. would rather；prefer
C. would rather；would rather D. prefer；prefer
6. —Do you believe ____ man can live on Mars in the future
—It’s hard to say. Scientists are still not sure ____ we can grow plants on Mars.
A. if；that B. whether；if C. that；that D. that；whether
7. Don’t do ____ exercise in the sun, or you will feel ____ tired.
A. too many；much too B. too much；much too
C. much too；too many D. much too；too much
8. ____ the famous teacher won from both her students and the students’ parents!
A. What high praise B. What a high praise
C. How high praise D. How a high praise
9. —What do you think of this piece of music —Wonderful! It’s well worth ____ .
A. listening B. to be listened C. being listened D. listening to
10. We had no choice but ____ such a snowy day.
A. walk on B. walk in C. to walk on D. to walk in
11. My mother had ____ sleep last night so she felt ____ sleepy today.
A. a bit；a little B. bit；little C. a little；a bit D. a little；a bit little
12. We wonder if our teachers ____ to our graduating party next weekend. If they ____ , we’ll be very happy.
A. will come；will come B. come；will come
C. will come；come D. come；come
13. —With the red skirt ____ her, Jane looks prettier.
—Yes. I’m a little green ____ envy. I wish I were as pretty as she.
A. in；on B. on；with C. on；in D. in；with
14. Though Tom stayed ____ at home all weekend, he didn’t feel ____ at all because he read his favourite books.
A. alone；lonely B. lonely；alone C. alone；alone D. lonely；lonely
15. —I made a mistake in counting the numbers and this led to a different result.
— ____ . You should be more careful.
A. Every dog has its day B. Like father, like son
C. A miss is as good as a mile D. Many hands make light work
二、完形填空
Twenty-four trains, nine countries, 13,500 miles … They are the __16__ behind the train journey one British man took. Roger Tyers __17__ in April from Southampton in the UK. He spent a month on trains and over 2500 dollars in travelling to Ningbo in China for a piece of research in May.
In fact, it was the climate crisis (气候危机), not the love of trains, that __18__ Roger to choose the train journey over a flight. He told CNN, “It’s __19__ to stop flying because UN climate experts (专家) warn that the world has only less than 11 years to avoid catastrophic (灾难性的) levels of global warming.”
Roger is not the __20__ person to stop air travel because of climate crisis. Thousands of people have __21__ to stop flying in public, including Greta Thunberg. She has encouraged young people around the world to pay attention to __22__ change. In 2018, Maja Rosen held the “Flight Free” activity __23__ encourage 100,000 people not to fly for one year. __24__ only around 14,000 people signed the online “flight free 2019” pledge (承诺书), Rosen told CNN that the activity had made more people __25__ the climate crisis and called on them to travel by train more often.
__26__ a survey which was made in May 2019 by Swedish Railways, 37% of people chose to travel by train __27__ plane, compared (比较) to 20% at the start of 2018. However, the passenger (乘客) __28__ of Sweden’s ten __29__ airlines (航空公司) in July 2019 fell by 12% compared to the same month in 2018. Its spokesperson said, “Train travel is becoming more and more __26__ because of climate fears.”
16. A. numbers B. dates C. hours D. minutes
17. A. broke out B. took place C. came back D. set off
18. A. asked B. allowed C. drove D. made
19. A. necessary B. impossible C. dangerous D. possible
20. A. best B. only C. perfect D. right
21. A. promised B. failed C. forgotten D. remembered
22. A. place B. culture C. climate D. pollution
23. A. in order to B. so that C. such that D. in order that
24. A. Since B. Although C. If D. As
25. A. look at B. give up C. care about D. put on
26. A. Except for B. Thanks to C. Because of D. According to
27. A. instead of B. as well as C. along with D. as well
28. A. condition B. number C. stress D. trade
29. A. busiest B. cheapest C. dearest D. freest
30. A. exciting B. popular C. important D. valuable
三、阅读理解
A
A book club is a small group of persons that are reading the same book in order to share different feelings and opinions about the book. Discover new world, learn new ideas and make new friends!
The book clubs meet once a month for an hour of lively discussion. All students, teachers and parents are welcomed!
What you can and should do:
*You will read the book on your own and then discuss your reading in your book club.
*You must keep up with your reading so that you can join as a part of your group.
*Your book club will decide what pages or chapters (章节) you will read.
*Each member will keep a journal (日志) to take down notes and thoughts as you read.
*Everyone in your group is expected to take part in the book club and join in the conversation.
More tips:
*Keep our place clean.
*No pets and no smoking.
*Take good care of books and return them on time.
*You must ask for leave if you cannot attend the discussion.
Fees:
Kids from 3-7: Free 8-18: 10 dollars a month
Adults: 15 dollars a month
If you are interested, call 48725666 or 48726655, send an email to hopebook@ or visit our website www..
1. What can’t you do in your book club
A. Buy different books. B. Learn new ideas.
C. Discover new things. D. Make new friends.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Eating and smoking aren’t allowed in the club.
B. Joining in the discussion is encouraged in the club.
C. Books aren’t allowed to be taken outside the book club.
D. You can choose your favorite books to read in the club.
3. How much should a couple with their 12-year-old son pay for three months
A. 30 dollars. B. 45 dollars. C. 75 dollars. D. 120 dollars.
4. How many ways are mentioned to get to know more about the club
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
5. Where is the passage most probably from
A. A textbook. B. A travel guide. C. An advertisement. D. A magazine.
B
Recently, the topic of “school subject colours” has become popular. Everyone seems to have strong opinions about which colours are connected with which school subjects, even if they graduated (毕业) from school a long time ago. People connect school subjects with colours subconsciously (下意识地). There could be lots of reasons for these colour connections, but the most usual explanation is that they’re based on (基于) something people learned as kids. At many schools, kids are asked to use colourful folders (文件夹) to keep their notes and homework in. Many people get so used to using the same colours over and over again that they connect those colours with subjects.
Of course, the colour of each subject is different depending on the school kids go to and the teachers they have as well as their own taste. For that reason, not everyone agrees on colours.
However, a few connections are more widely accepted. For example, Science, which nearly everyone thinks is green, does not spark much debate (争论). It includes classes like Chemistry, Biology and Physics and they are closely connected with nature. When people think of nature and the environment, green is a key colour because so many things in mature are green.
People could also choose colours based on how the subjects make them feel. For example, if a subject makes them happy and excited, they might call it yellow. If a subject makes them angry, they could connect it with red. As for blue, it could be a fun and relaxing subject.
There are no right or wrong answers for the debate. The exact reason is different from person to person. It shows that just because we see something one way and someone else sees it another way doesn’t mean it’s wrong. It’s just two different opinions.
1. Where do most people think their colour connections come from
A. Their own taste. B. Their interest in each subject.
C. Their school experience as kids. D. Their teachers’ teaching methods.
2. What does the underlined word “spark” in Paragraph 3 most likely mean
A. Cause. B. Reduce. C. Stop. D. End.
3. Which colour will a relaxing subject probably remind people of
A. Yellow. B. Red. C. Blue. D. Green.
4. What is the best title for the passage
A. Who Likes Connecting Colours with School Subjects
B. How People Connect Colours with School Subjects
C. Why People Debate over Connections Between Colours and Subjects
D. If People Should Connect Colours with Subjects
C
It’s impossible for my children to read this, which is lucky for me, because it would give them support for the argument (争论) “Can we get a dog or a cat ” Because the research suggests that having one is good for children.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that children who had a dog in their first year of life were 13% less likely to develop asthma (哮喘) by the time they were six than those from dog-free families. It is believed that children are more likely to develop allergies (过敏) if they grow up in super-clean environments. This study shows other reasons that increase the risk of asthma, but can still show only an association (联系).
It is reported that 46% of families in the UK have pets, with dogs and then cats the most common animals. The evidence (证据) which shows the advantages of having cats is not always the same, but some research still shows that pets make children healthier. A study of 397 Finnish babies in 2012 found that, during their first year of life, those whose parents had dogs or cats had fewer colds than those from homes without pets. Dogs offered more protection than cats. The researchers think this is because they brought in more dirt from outside to cause the babies’ immune systems (免疫系统) to work well.
The research also shows that having a pet may make children feel more popular and be more understanding. Older studies found that pets make family members spend more time together and have more “entertainment” they offered as well.
Pets can also help children to learn about responsibility (责任), brush the fur, clean the place they sleep, feed them, take more exercise (if you get a dog) and deal with loss — who can forget when their family pet got a car accident
In a word, keeping pets is really good for improving children’s health and their qualities. However, I still won’t allow my children to keep a pet at home. After all, both dogs and cats poop (大便) at home, and they can carry worms or other parasites. Also, it seems that few children look after the animals they repeatedly asked their parents for.
1. According to some research, having a pet makes children healthier because ____ .
A. they aren’t likely to develop asthma B. they live in a super-clean environment
C. pets can protect them from danger D. dirt makes them guard against the disease better
2. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. There is no good reason for having pets. B. Having pets has its disadvantages.
C. Children share the care of pets with parents. D. Pets may bring diseases to children.
3. What does the passage mainly talk about
A. Why can pets make your children healthier B. Will having a pet make your children healthier
C. How does having a pet reduce the risk of disease D. Is keeping a pet really good for your children
4. What best shows the structure (结构) of the passage
A. ①/②③/④⑤/⑥ B. ①②③④⑤/⑥ C. ①/②③④⑤⑥ D. ①②③/④/⑤⑥
D
Caroline looked at her watch. There were just ten minutes before the Spring Cup equestrian competition (马术比赛) started. She saw Sophie and her horse Blossom. Caroline was worried, because she knew that Blossom was going to win again. And then her dad would sell her horse Applewind.
The competition started. Sophie was first. Caroline was next. But after a sharp turn, from the corner of her eye she saw Sophie fell off Blossom. She seemed to break her rib (肋骨). But Caroline needed to focus on the competition first.
A few moments later Caroline finished the round. She looked up at the scoreboard. She was first! She won!
“I knew that you were going to win!” Fred said to his sister at the finish line
“I’m so happy,” said Caroline, “but I only won because Blossom was sick. Next time, I won’t be so lucky.”
“Maybe Blossom will be sick again,” Fred said.
“What do you mean ” asked Caroline.
Fred replied. “Well, with a little help she can be sick…”
“Fred, what are you talking about ” Caroline shouted.
Fred told Caroline that he put sleeping pills in Blossom’s water.
“Look, I’m sorry about Sophie and all that, but I did it for you.”
“Oh Fred!” Caroline cried. “Do you think I want to win like that ”
“But I only wanted to help you.”
“Fred! Thank goodness Sophie only broke a rib. Thank goodness she didn’t break more. Thank goodness she’s not dead!”
Fred started crying. “I’m really sorry. I didn’t think.”
“That’s alright, Fred,” Caroline said. “I know you did it for me. But we have to tell everyone the truth. I don’t want the Cup. Not like this!”
—From The Spring Cup
1. What did Caroline’s father probably say to her before the competition
A. “You are my sweet daughter.” B. “No winning cup, no Applewind.”
C. “Applewind is better than Blossom.” D. “Friendship first, competition second.”
2. Why did Fred put sleeping pills in Blossom’s water
A. He thought it was exciting to do. B. He disliked Sophie’s riding skills.
C. He tried to make Caroline happy. D. He wanted Blossom to get more rest.
3. How did Caroline’s feelings change in the story
①worried ②scared ③disappointed ④happy
A. ②→①→③ B. ①→④→③ C. ②→①→④ D. ①→④→②
4. What kind of girl is Caroline
A. Kind and honest. B. Brave and responsible.
C. Careful and patient. D. Helpful and confident.
5. What does the story mainly teach us
A. True victory should be achieved fairly. B. Family always care for us in difficult times.
C. Winning competitions requires secret plans. D. Friendship is more important than competitions.
四、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many people procrastinate (拖延). They always delay (使延迟) doing something that must be done at once. Moreover, because they often put off their plans till “tomorrow”, they more probably can’t achieve their goals. __1__________
Procrastination is something bad, but why do some people not take action to change Well, there are some things that lead to procrastination. Depending on someone else rather than doing by oneself is one of the things. __2__________ Also, those who often procrastinate can always find a good reason for something they refuse to do at once.
__3__________ Get down to doing something like losing weight, saving money or spending more time with family at once.
Once you have made your decision, write down the plan and take action at once. Making plans can help you think about how you are going to do what you need to do. After understanding how to do what you want to do, get doing with the plan. It doesn’t matter how small the move is as the little things accumulate (累积) over time and move you to be closer to your goals. __4__________ Just make use of every moment in realizing your dreams and goals.
Here is a challenge that will also move you to be closer to your dreams and goals if taken seriously. __5__________ It could be anything from getting a health examination, calling a friend or family member, to getting the car fixed and tidying up your room, etc. And then try to develop the habit of doing them at once!
A. Make a list of ten things you have been putting off. B. Ask teachers or friends for help to deal with procrastination. C. There are several problems which are caused by procrastination. D. As a result, we can say that procrastination is the enemy of a good lifestyle. E. Another cause of procrastination is that people do not value each moment in their day. F. If you are one of those who often delay, then it’s time for you to make a decision to act now. G. So, don’t wait until tomorrow.
五、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are three primary colors red, yellow and blue. According to the three colors, people __1__________ (divide) into different groups.
The group of people who love red are very confident. They’re __2__________ (suit) for being either salesmen or players. The members of this group are also energetic and powerful. They always believe that everything will go on __3__________ they have planned. They don’t spend time __4__________ (worry) about mistakes or disasters that might happen.
Yellow is usually loved by cowardly (胆小的) people. They are easy __5__________ (work) with because they are afraid of arguments. So they hardly get angry with others or have a fight with someone. However, sometimes they are full of __6__________ (wise). So they can make wise decisions.
Lovers of blue would rather believe in others than trust __7__________ (they). So this group of people don’t like to be __8__________ (lead) but followers. One who loves blue is moved by sad stories __9__________ (easy). He is quieter or sadder than others.
Different colours can show different personalities of people. Maybe you can know __10__________ someone is like according to the colors he likes.
六、阅读与表达。
QUESTION
Dear Dale,
I’ve been a crazy soccer fan since I was 9. I love soccer games, but my parents are angry with me about my hobbies, although they like watching soccer games too. Should I give up my hobbies
Yours,
Mike Wang
ANSWER
Dear Mike,
When we grow up, our parents set examples for us to follow if we want to be good people. However, they’re still allowed to do things that we’re not, even if we don’t agree.
It may seem like that’s unfair (不公平), but as we all know, being a teenager usually isn’t fair. At the moment, you’re a high school student who is already 15, so it’s understandable for your parents to be mad as you pay more attention to your hobbies than school work. Not all of us have time to do whatever we like, whenever we like — even as adults.
Your parents just want you to be the best student you can. However, maybe you could talk and come to an agreement. For example, perhaps you could watch a soccer game with your parents once a week, after all your homework is done. That way, you could enjoy your hobby and be a good student at the same time.
Life is all about compromise (妥协), as you’ll soon learn.
While it’s great to have hobbies and interests, we still have to work hard and be responsible (有责任) before we can enjoy them. Once you’re an adult and get a job, you’ll find out that hobbies are only a small part of life — most of it is about working hard.
At the same time, however, you’ll soon see how watching your favorite team is even more fun after you’ve worked extra hard for it.
Yours,
Dale
回答下面问题，1-4题回答字数不超过10个单词，5题字数不限。
1. Until now, how long has Mike been a crazy soccer fan
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2. According to Dale, how can teenagers grow up to be good people
__________________________________________________________________
3. According to Dale, why are Mike’s parents mad with him
__________________________________________________________________
4. What advice does Dale give to Mike to solve his problem
__________________________________________________________________
5. What do you think comes first, being responsible or enjoying hobbies Why
__________________________________________________________________常州市2025-2026学年九年级Unit1-2提优练习卷
一、单项选择
1. I find ____ necessary to accept his advice because it’s of great ____ to me.
A. it’s；valuable B. that；value C. this；valuable D. it；value
2. When the typhoon arrived, it rained so ____ that people could ____ move in the rain.
A. hard；hard B. hardly；hardly C. hard；hardly D. hardly；hard
3. Could you tell me ____ a meeting in Guangzhou next week!
A. if there was going to be B. if there is going to be
C. whether is there going to be D. whether there is going to have
4. Traffic rules should be paid attention to ____ traffic accidents.
A. avoid B. to avoid C. avoiding D. to avoiding
5. Young people ____ city life to country life while old people ____ live m the country.
A. prefer；would rather B. would rather；prefer
C. would rather；would rather D. prefer；prefer
6. —Do you believe ____ man can live on Mars in the future
—It’s hard to say. Scientists are still not sure ____ we can grow plants on Mars.
A. if；that B. whether；if C. that；that D. that；whether
7. Don’t do ____ exercise in the sun, or you will feel ____ tired.
A. too many；much too B. too much；much too
C. much too；too many D. much too；too much
8. ____ the famous teacher won from both her students and the students’ parents!
A. What high praise B. What a high praise
C. How high praise D. How a high praise
9. —What do you think of this piece of music —Wonderful! It’s well worth ____ .
A. listening B. to be listened C. being listened D. listening to
10. We had no choice but ____ such a snowy day.
A. walk on B. walk in C. to walk on D. to walk in
11. My mother had ____ sleep last night so she felt ____ sleepy today.
A. a bit；a little B. bit；little C. a little；a bit D. a little；a bit little
12. We wonder if our teachers ____ to our graduating party next weekend. If they ____ , we’ll be very happy.
A. will come；will come B. come；will come
C. will come；come D. come；come
13. —With the red skirt ____ her, Jane looks prettier.
—Yes. I’m a little green ____ envy. I wish I were as pretty as she.
A. in；on B. on；with C. on；in D. in；with
14. Though Tom stayed ____ at home all weekend, he didn’t feel ____ at all because he read his favourite books.
A. alone；lonely B. lonely；alone C. alone；alone D. lonely；lonely
15. —I made a mistake in counting the numbers and this led to a different result.
— ____ . You should be more careful.
A. Every dog has its day B. Like father, like son
C. A miss is as good as a mile D. Many hands make light work
【答案】DCBBA DBADC CCBAC
二、完形填空
Twenty-four trains, nine countries, 13,500 miles … They are the __16__ behind the train journey one British man took. Roger Tyers __17__ in April from Southampton in the UK. He spent a month on trains and over 2500 dollars in travelling to Ningbo in China for a piece of research in May.
In fact, it was the climate crisis (气候危机), not the love of trains, that __18__ Roger to choose the train journey over a flight. He told CNN, “It’s __19__ to stop flying because UN climate experts (专家) warn that the world has only less than 11 years to avoid catastrophic (灾难性的) levels of global warming.”
Roger is not the __20__ person to stop air travel because of climate crisis. Thousands of people have __21__ to stop flying in public, including Greta Thunberg. She has encouraged young people around the world to pay attention to __22__ change. In 2018, Maja Rosen held the “Flight Free” activity __23__ encourage 100,000 people not to fly for one year. __24__ only around 14,000 people signed the online “flight free 2019” pledge (承诺书), Rosen told CNN that the activity had made more people __25__ the climate crisis and called on them to travel by train more often.
__26__ a survey which was made in May 2019 by Swedish Railways, 37% of people chose to travel by train __27__ plane, compared (比较) to 20% at the start of 2018. However, the passenger (乘客) __28__ of Sweden’s ten __29__ airlines (航空公司) in July 2019 fell by 12% compared to the same month in 2018. Its spokesperson said, “Train travel is becoming more and more __26__ because of climate fears.”
16. A. numbers B. dates C. hours D. minutes
17. A. broke out B. took place C. came back D. set off
18. A. asked B. allowed C. drove D. made
19. A. necessary B. impossible C. dangerous D. possible
20. A. best B. only C. perfect D. right
21. A. promised B. failed C. forgotten D. remembered
22. A. place B. culture C. climate D. pollution
23. A. in order to B. so that C. such that D. in order that
24. A. Since B. Although C. If D. As
25. A. look at B. give up C. care about D. put on
26. A. Except for B. Thanks to C. Because of D. According to
27. A. instead of B. as well as C. along with D. as well
28. A. condition B. number C. stress D. trade
29. A. busiest B. cheapest C. dearest D. freest
30. A. exciting B. popular C. important D. valuable
【答案】ADCAB ACABC DABAB
三、阅读理解
A
A book club is a small group of persons that are reading the same book in order to share different feelings and opinions about the book. Discover new world, learn new ideas and make new friends!
The book clubs meet once a month for an hour of lively discussion. All students, teachers and parents are welcomed!
What you can and should do:
*You will read the book on your own and then discuss your reading in your book club.
*You must keep up with your reading so that you can join as a part of your group.
*Your book club will decide what pages or chapters (章节) you will read.
*Each member will keep a journal (日志) to take down notes and thoughts as you read.
*Everyone in your group is expected to take part in the book club and join in the conversation.
More tips:
*Keep our place clean.
*No pets and no smoking.
*Take good care of books and return them on time.
*You must ask for leave if you cannot attend the discussion.
Fees:
Kids from 3-7: Free 8-18: 10 dollars a month
Adults: 15 dollars a month
If you are interested, call 48725666 or 48726655, send an email to hopebook@ or visit our website www..
1. What can’t you do in your book club
A. Buy different books. B. Learn new ideas.
C. Discover new things. D. Make new friends.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Eating and smoking aren’t allowed in the club.
B. Joining in the discussion is encouraged in the club.
C. Books aren’t allowed to be taken outside the book club.
D. You can choose your favorite books to read in the club.
3. How much should a couple with their 12-year-old son pay for three months
A. 30 dollars. B. 45 dollars. C. 75 dollars. D. 120 dollars.
4. How many ways are mentioned to get to know more about the club
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
5. Where is the passage most probably from
A. A textbook. B. A travel guide. C. An advertisement. D. A magazine.
【答案】ABDCC
B
Recently, the topic of “school subject colours” has become popular. Everyone seems to have strong opinions about which colours are connected with which school subjects, even if they graduated (毕业) from school a long time ago. People connect school subjects with colours subconsciously (下意识地). There could be lots of reasons for these colour connections, but the most usual explanation is that they’re based on (基于) something people learned as kids. At many schools, kids are asked to use colourful folders (文件夹) to keep their notes and homework in. Many people get so used to using the same colours over and over again that they connect those colours with subjects.
Of course, the colour of each subject is different depending on the school kids go to and the teachers they have as well as their own taste. For that reason, not everyone agrees on colours.
However, a few connections are more widely accepted. For example, Science, which nearly everyone thinks is green, does not spark much debate (争论). It includes classes like Chemistry, Biology and Physics and they are closely connected with nature. When people think of nature and the environment, green is a key colour because so many things in mature are green.
People could also choose colours based on how the subjects make them feel. For example, if a subject makes them happy and excited, they might call it yellow. If a subject makes them angry, they could connect it with red. As for blue, it could be a fun and relaxing subject.
There are no right or wrong answers for the debate. The exact reason is different from person to person. It shows that just because we see something one way and someone else sees it another way doesn’t mean it’s wrong. It’s just two different opinions.
1. Where do most people think their colour connections come from
A. Their own taste. B. Their interest in each subject.
C. Their school experience as kids. D. Their teachers’ teaching methods.
2. What does the underlined word “spark” in Paragraph 3 most likely mean
A. Cause. B. Reduce. C. Stop. D. End.
3. Which colour will a relaxing subject probably remind people of
A. Yellow. B. Red. C. Blue. D. Green.
4. What is the best title for the passage
A. Who Likes Connecting Colours with School Subjects
B. How People Connect Colours with School Subjects
C. Why People Debate over Connections Between Colours and Subjects
D. If People Should Connect Colours with Subjects
【答案】CACB
C
It’s impossible for my children to read this, which is lucky for me, because it would give them support for the argument (争论) “Can we get a dog or a cat ” Because the research suggests that having one is good for children.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that children who had a dog in their first year of life were 13% less likely to develop asthma (哮喘) by the time they were six than those from dog-free families. It is believed that children are more likely to develop allergies (过敏) if they grow up in super-clean environments. This study shows other reasons that increase the risk of asthma, but can still show only an association (联系).
It is reported that 46% of families in the UK have pets, with dogs and then cats the most common animals. The evidence (证据) which shows the advantages of having cats is not always the same, but some research still shows that pets make children healthier. A study of 397 Finnish babies in 2012 found that, during their first year of life, those whose parents had dogs or cats had fewer colds than those from homes without pets. Dogs offered more protection than cats. The researchers think this is because they brought in more dirt from outside to cause the babies’ immune systems (免疫系统) to work well.
The research also shows that having a pet may make children feel more popular and be more understanding. Older studies found that pets make family members spend more time together and have more “entertainment” they offered as well.
Pets can also help children to learn about responsibility (责任), brush the fur, clean the place they sleep, feed them, take more exercise (if you get a dog) and deal with loss — who can forget when their family pet got a car accident
In a word, keeping pets is really good for improving children’s health and their qualities. However, I still won’t allow my children to keep a pet at home. After all, both dogs and cats poop (大便) at home, and they can carry worms or other parasites. Also, it seems that few children look after the animals they repeatedly asked their parents for.
1. According to some research, having a pet makes children healthier because ____ .
A. they aren’t likely to develop asthma B. they live in a super-clean environment
C. pets can protect them from danger D. dirt makes them guard against the disease better
2. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. There is no good reason for having pets. B. Having pets has its disadvantages.
C. Children share the care of pets with parents. D. Pets may bring diseases to children.
3. What does the passage mainly talk about
A. Why can pets make your children healthier B. Will having a pet make your children healthier
C. How does having a pet reduce the risk of disease D. Is keeping a pet really good for your children
4. What best shows the structure (结构) of the passage
A. ①/②③/④⑤/⑥ B. ①②③④⑤/⑥ C. ①/②③④⑤⑥ D. ①②③/④/⑤⑥
【答案】DBBA
D
Caroline looked at her watch. There were just ten minutes before the Spring Cup equestrian competition (马术比赛) started. She saw Sophie and her horse Blossom. Caroline was worried, because she knew that Blossom was going to win again. And then her dad would sell her horse Applewind.
The competition started. Sophie was first. Caroline was next. But after a sharp turn, from the corner of her eye she saw Sophie fell off Blossom. She seemed to break her rib (肋骨). But Caroline needed to focus on the competition first.
A few moments later Caroline finished the round. She looked up at the scoreboard. She was first! She won!
“I knew that you were going to win!” Fred said to his sister at the finish line
“I’m so happy,” said Caroline, “but I only won because Blossom was sick. Next time, I won’t be so lucky.”
“Maybe Blossom will be sick again,” Fred said.
“What do you mean ” asked Caroline.
Fred replied. “Well, with a little help she can be sick…”
“Fred, what are you talking about ” Caroline shouted.
Fred told Caroline that he put sleeping pills in Blossom’s water.
“Look, I’m sorry about Sophie and all that, but I did it for you.”
“Oh Fred!” Caroline cried. “Do you think I want to win like that ”
“But I only wanted to help you.”
“Fred! Thank goodness Sophie only broke a rib. Thank goodness she didn’t break more. Thank goodness she’s not dead!”
Fred started crying. “I’m really sorry. I didn’t think.”
“That’s alright, Fred,” Caroline said. “I know you did it for me. But we have to tell everyone the truth. I don’t want the Cup. Not like this!”
—From The Spring Cup
1. What did Caroline’s father probably say to her before the competition
A. “You are my sweet daughter.” B. “No winning cup, no Applewind.”
C. “Applewind is better than Blossom.” D. “Friendship first, competition second.”
2. Why did Fred put sleeping pills in Blossom’s water
A. He thought it was exciting to do. B. He disliked Sophie’s riding skills.
C. He tried to make Caroline happy. D. He wanted Blossom to get more rest.
3. How did Caroline’s feelings change in the story
①worried ②scared ③disappointed ④happy
A. ②→①→③ B. ①→④→③ C. ②→①→④ D. ①→④→②
4. What kind of girl is Caroline
A. Kind and honest. B. Brave and responsible.
C. Careful and patient. D. Helpful and confident.
5. What does the story mainly teach us
A. True victory should be achieved fairly. B. Family always care for us in difficult times.
C. Winning competitions requires secret plans. D. Friendship is more important than competitions.
【答案】BCBAA
四、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many people procrastinate (拖延). They always delay (使延迟) doing something that must be done at once. Moreover, because they often put off their plans till “tomorrow”, they more probably can’t achieve their goals. __1__________
Procrastination is something bad, but why do some people not take action to change Well, there are some things that lead to procrastination. Depending on someone else rather than doing by oneself is one of the things. __2__________ Also, those who often procrastinate can always find a good reason for something they refuse to do at once.
__3__________ Get down to doing something like losing weight, saving money or spending more time with family at once.
Once you have made your decision, write down the plan and take action at once. Making plans can help you think about how you are going to do what you need to do. After understanding how to do what you want to do, get doing with the plan. It doesn’t matter how small the move is as the little things accumulate (累积) over time and move you to be closer to your goals. __4__________ Just make use of every moment in realizing your dreams and goals.
Here is a challenge that will also move you to be closer to your dreams and goals if taken seriously. __5__________ It could be anything from getting a health examination, calling a friend or family member, to getting the car fixed and tidying up your room, etc. And then try to develop the habit of doing them at once!
A. Make a list of ten things you have been putting off. B. Ask teachers or friends for help to deal with procrastination. C. There are several problems which are caused by procrastination. D. As a result, we can say that procrastination is the enemy of a good lifestyle. E. Another cause of procrastination is that people do not value each moment in their day. F. If you are one of those who often delay, then it’s time for you to make a decision to act now. G. So, don’t wait until tomorrow.
【答案】DEGFA
五、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are three primary colors red, yellow and blue. According to the three colors, people __1__________ (divide) into different groups.
The group of people who love red are very confident. They’re __2__________ (suit) for being either salesmen or players. The members of this group are also energetic and powerful. They always believe that everything will go on __3__________ they have planned. They don’t spend time __4__________ (worry) about mistakes or disasters that might happen.
Yellow is usually loved by cowardly (胆小的) people. They are easy __5__________ (work) with because they are afraid of arguments. So they hardly get angry with others or have a fight with someone. However, sometimes they are full of __6__________ (wise). So they can make wise decisions.
Lovers of blue would rather believe in others than trust __7__________ (they). So this group of people don’t like to be __8__________ (lead) but followers. One who loves blue is moved by sad stories __9__________ (easy). He is quieter or sadder than others.
Different colours can show different personalities of people. Maybe you can know __10__________ someone is like according to the colors he likes.
【答案】are divided；suitable；as；worrying；to work；wisdom；themselves；easily；what
六、阅读与表达。
QUESTION
Dear Dale,
I’ve been a crazy soccer fan since I was 9. I love soccer games, but my parents are angry with me about my hobbies, although they like watching soccer games too. Should I give up my hobbies
Yours,
Mike Wang
ANSWER
Dear Mike,
When we grow up, our parents set examples for us to follow if we want to be good people. However, they’re still allowed to do things that we’re not, even if we don’t agree.
It may seem like that’s unfair (不公平), but as we all know, being a teenager usually isn’t fair. At the moment, you’re a high school student who is already 15, so it’s understandable for your parents to be mad as you pay more attention to your hobbies than school work. Not all of us have time to do whatever we like, whenever we like — even as adults.
Your parents just want you to be the best student you can. However, maybe you could talk and come to an agreement. For example, perhaps you could watch a soccer game with your parents once a week, after all your homework is done. That way, you could enjoy your hobby and be a good student at the same time.
Life is all about compromise (妥协), as you’ll soon learn.
While it’s great to have hobbies and interests, we still have to work hard and be responsible (有责任) before we can enjoy them. Once you’re an adult and get a job, you’ll find out that hobbies are only a small part of life — most of it is about working hard.
At the same time, however, you’ll soon see how watching your favorite team is even more fun after you’ve worked extra hard for it.
Yours,
Dale
回答下面问题，1-4题回答字数不超过10个单词，5题字数不限。
1. Until now, how long has Mike been a crazy soccer fan
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2. According to Dale, how can teenagers grow up to be good people
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3. According to Dale, why are Mike’s parents mad with him
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4. What advice does Dale give to Mike to solve his problem
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5. What do you think comes first, being responsible or enjoying hobbies Why
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【答案】1. Six years. 2. By following their parents.
3. Because he pay more attention to hobbies than school work.
4. Talking with his parents and come to an agreement.
5. Being responsible. Because everybody has his own responsibilities.

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