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Unit 5 A fine balance 单元测试卷
（不含听力，满分：120 分 考试时间：90 分钟）
班级：________ 姓名：________ 得分：__________
一、完形填空（共 10 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）
I never thought I could keep a fine balance between my schoolwork and volunteer activities until last term.
Last September, our school started an environmental club. I 1____ to join it because I’ve always cared about protecting the earth. But soon, I found it was not easy. I had to 2____ my homework and club meetings every week. There were times when I wanted to give up, 3 ____my club teacher told me to manage my time wisely.
First, I made a detailed plan. I wrote down all my homework and club tasks in a notebook. Every morning, I checked the plan and 4____ my time properly. For example, I spent 3 hours on homework after school and 1 hour on club projects. I also learned to say “no” to some unnecessary activities that 5____ my time.
With the plan, I didn’t feel so 6____anymore. In the club, we planted trees, cleaned the park and gave speeches on environmental protection. Once, we organized a recycling activity in our neighborhood. We collected over 200 bottles and 7____them to a recycling center. It was 8____ hard work, but seeing the clean streets made me feel proud.
At the end of the term, I got good grades in my exams and was chosen as the “Excellent Volunteer” in the club. I realized that as long as we 9____ our time well, we can keep a fine balance between different parts of life. 10____ then, I’ve been trying to apply this lesson to everything I do.
1．A. refused B. decided C. forgot D. happened
2．A. choose between B. look for C. prepare for D. worry about
3．A. so B. and C. but D. or
4．A. saved B. wasted C. managed D. killed
5．A. took up B. gave up C. put up D. made up
6．A. relaxed B. stressed C. excited D. surprised
7．A. sold B. returned C. lent D. sent
8．A. a few B. a little C. few D. little
9．A. plan B. use C. take D. make
10．A. After B. Before C. Since D. Until
二、单项填空（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）
从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —Do you think we can ______ a balance between study and hobbies
—Sure, if you plan your time carefully.
A. keep B. make C. take D. bring
2. The book ______ tells us how to protect the environment is very popular among students.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
3. —I’m really tired these days because of too much homework.
—You should ______ some time to relax yourself.
A. give up B. take out C. put away D. set aside
4. She ______ be at home now, for the lights in her house are on.
A. can B. must C. might D. could
5. —Would you like to join our volunteer club
—______, but I have to finish my project first.
A. I hope not B. I’m afraid not C. I’d love to D. I don’t think so
6. We should try our best to reduce pollution ______ we can live in a better environment.
A. so that B. even though C. as soon as D. because of
7. The old man has been working in this forest ______ over 20 years to keep the ecological balance.
A. since B. for C. in D. after
8. —How do you usually ______ your free time
—I often read books and do sports.
A. spend B. take C. pay D. cost
9. Not only my parents but also I ______ interested in environmental protection.
A. am B. is C. are D. be
10. —What do you think of his speech
—It was very ______. Everyone was moved by his words.
A. boring B. exciting C. touching D. surprising
三、阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
阅读以下三篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
(A)
Keeping a fine balance in nature is crucial for all living things. Take the forest ecosystem as an example. Trees provide food and shelter for many animals, while animals help spread seeds and keep insect populations under control.
If we cut down too many trees, animals will lose their homes. Some species might even disappear. This will break the balance of the forest. Without trees, the soil will become weak and easily washed away by rain. This can lead to floods and affect nearby villages.
On the other hand, if there are too many deer in a forest, they will eat too much grass and small trees. This stops new trees from growing. To solve this problem, people might introduce natural predators like wolves to keep the deer population balanced.
It’s important for us to understand how nature works. We should take actions to protect the environment and keep the ecological balance. Only then can we live in harmony with nature.
1. What does the underlined word “crucial” mean in the first paragraph
A. Interesting. B. Important. C. Easy. D. Difficult.
2. What will happen if we cut down too many trees
A. Animals will have more food.
B. The soil will become stronger.
C. Some animal species might disappear.
D. There will be more insects in the forest.
3. Why might people introduce wolves to a forest with too many deer
A. To make more meat available.
B. To keep the deer population balanced.
C. To help spread tree seeds.
D. To protect small trees from being cut.
4. What can we learn from the passage
A. Humans don’t need to care about ecological balance.
B. Cutting down trees has no bad effects on the environment.
C. Nature can always keep its balance without human help.
D. We should protect the environment to live in harmony with nature.
5. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. The importance of keeping ecological balance.
B. How to protect trees in the forest.
C. The relationship between trees and animals.
D. What causes floods in villages.
(B)
Emma is a successful businesswoman, but she never forgets to keep a balance between work and family. She shares her secrets with us.
First, Emma sets clear boundaries. She doesn’t bring work home. After 6 p.m., she turns off her work phone and spends time with her kids and husband. “Family time is non-negotiable,” she says. “I make sure I’m fully present when I’m with them.”
Second, she plans her week ahead. Every Sunday night, she makes a schedule for the next week. She includes work meetings, family activities and even time for herself. “Planning helps me avoid feeling overwhelmed,” Emma explains.
Third, she makes time for exercise. Every morning, she wakes up 30 minutes early to jog. “Exercise keeps me healthy and reduces stress. It helps me stay focused at work and be more patient with my family,” she says.
Emma believes that anyone can keep a balance as long as they prioritize what’s important. “Don’t try to do everything. Learn to say no to things that don’t matter,” she adds.
1. What does Emma do after 6 p.m.
A. She continues working.
B. She spends time with her family.
C. She makes a schedule for the next week.
D. She exercises.
2. Why does Emma plan her week ahead
A. To make more money.
B. To avoid feeling overwhelmed.
C. To finish all her work early.
D. To have more time to exercise.
3. How does exercise help Emma
A. It keeps her healthy and reduces stress.
B. It makes her more successful in business.
C. It helps her finish work faster.
D. It allows her to spend more time with family.
4. What does the underlined word “prioritize” mean
A. To do things quickly.
B. To give more attention to something important.
C. To forget about something.
D. To do everything at once.
5. What’s Emma’s secret to balancing work and family
A. Bringing work home to finish quickly.
B. Doing everything she is asked to do.
C. Setting boundaries, planning ahead and exercising.
D. Spending all her time with family.
(C)
Li Hua is a Grade 9 student who has managed to keep a balance between study and his hobby—painting.
Li Hua loves painting, but he also knows the importance of good grades. Every day, he spends 2 hours on homework after school. Then, he paints for 1 hour before dinner. “Painting helps me relax after a long day of studying,” he says. “It also makes me more creative.”
Last month, Li Hua took part in a school painting competition. He spent several weekends preparing for it, but he didn’t neglect his studies. He made a schedule that allowed him to study and practice painting at the same time. In the end, he won first place in the competition and got good grades in his mid-term exams.
Li Hua’s teacher says, “Li Hua is a good example of how to balance study and hobbies. He shows that you can do well in both if you manage your time properly.”
Li Hua’s parents are proud of him. “We support his hobby, but we also remind him to focus on his studies. He has found a good balance,” they say.
1. What is Li Hua’s hobby
A. Singing. B. Dancing. C. Painting. D. Reading.
2. How long does Li Hua paint every day
A. 1 hour. B. 2 hours. C. 3 hours. D. 4 hours.
3. What did Li Hua do last month
A. He had mid-term exams.
B. He took part in a painting competition.
C. He started learning painting.
D. He gave up his hobby to study.
4. What does Li Hua’s teacher think of him
A. He is lazy and doesn’t study hard.
B. He spends too much time painting.
C. He is a good example of balancing study and hobbies.
D. He should focus more on his studies.
5. Which of the following is TRUE about Li Hua
A. He neglects his studies for painting.
B. He doesn’t have a schedule for his study and hobby.
C. He won first place in a painting competition.
D. His parents don’t support his hobby.
四、阅读还原（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
How to Keep a Fine Balance in Your Life
In today’s busy world, many people feel stressed because they can’t balance work, study and personal life. Here are some tips to help you achieve a better balance.
1 ______ Write down all your tasks and activities. Then, decide which ones are important and which ones can be put off. This will help you focus on what really matters.
2 ______ Don’t try to do everything at once. Set realistic goals for each day. For example, instead of saying “I’ll finish all my homework today,” say “I’ll finish two subjects today.”
3 ______ Make sure to take time for yourself. You can do something you enjoy, like reading a book, listening to music or exercising. This will help you relax and recharge.
4 ______ Learn to say “no” to requests that don’t fit into your schedule. If you take on too much, you’ll feel overwhelmed and won’t be able to do anything well.
5 ______ Spend time with your family and friends. They are important parts of your life. A strong support system can help you deal with stress and keep a positive attitude.
A. Set Realistic Goals
B. Prioritize Your Tasks
C. Take Time for Yourself
D. Build a Strong Support System
E. Learn to Say “No”
五、阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确的形式填空（每词限用一次）（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
balance, busy, manage, relax, volunteer, spend, interest, join, learn, proud
Last year, I became 1_____ in environmental protection. I decided to 2 _____a volunteer club to help protect the environment. At first, I was very 3_____ because I had to 4_____ my time between schoolwork and club activities.
With the help of my club teacher, I learned how to 5 _____my time properly. I 6_____ one hour every weekend on club projects, like cleaning the park or planting trees. I also learned that keeping a 7_____ between study and volunteer work is important.
After a few months, I 8_____ a lot about environmental protection. I even organized a recycling activity in my neighborhood. When we collected over 300 bottles, I felt very 9_____ . Now, I know that taking time to 10 _____and do meaningful things can make life more colorful.
六、短文填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
It’s important to keep a fine balance between study and life. Here is a story about a student who (1) ______ (find) his balance.
Tom was a Grade 9 student. He (2) ____ (be) so busy with his studies that he had no time for his hobbies. He loved playing basketball, but he (3) ____ (stop) playing it last term because of too much homework. Soon, he felt tired and stressed. His grades even (4) ______ (drop).
His teacher noticed this and talked to him. She told him that (5) ____ (keep) a balance was necessary. Tom decided to make a change. He made a schedule and (6) ____ (spend) one hour playing basketball every day after school. He also learned to manage his time better.
After a month, Tom (7) ____ (feel) much better. He became more energetic and his grades (8) ____ (improve). He realized that hobbies could help him (9) ____ (relax) and do better in studies. Now, Tom knows how (10) ____ (keep) a fine balance between study and hobbies.
七、书面表达（共 1 题，满分 15 分）
初中生活紧张而忙碌，如何平衡学习与课余生活很重要。请你根据以下提示，写一篇短文谈谈你的做法，80词左右。
提示：
1. 制定计划，合理安排时间；
2. 坚持锻炼，保持健康；
3. 培养兴趣，放松自己；
4. 与家人朋友交流，缓解压力。
参考词汇：schedule, exercise, hobby, communicate
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参考答案
一、完形填空
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. C
二、单项填空
1-5 ACDBC 6-10 ABAAC
三、阅读理解
(A) 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A
(B) 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C
(C) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C
四、阅读还原
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. E 5. D
五、选词填空
1. interested 2. join 3. busy 4. balance 5. manage 6. spent 7. balance 8. learned 9. proud 10. relax
六、短文填空
1. found 2. was 3. stopped 4. dropped 5. keeping 6. spent 7. felt 8. improved 9. relax 10. to keep
七、书面表达
How to Balance Study and Free Time
Junior high school life is busy, so it’s important to balance study and free time. Here’s what I do.
First, I make a weekly schedule to plan my time carefully. I spend most time on study, but I also leave time for hobbies. Second, I exercise for 30 minutes every day to stay healthy. Third, I enjoy reading and drawing in my free time to relax. Finally, I often communicate with my parents and friends when I feel stressed.
This balance helps me do well in studies and live happily.

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