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新外研版九年级上册英语Unit 5 A fine balance单元阅读能力提升综合练习题
一、完形填空
完形填空
In today's class, the teacher handed every student a list of endangered animals. Alex asked Mario, "There are so many animals 1． . Do you know any of them "
Mario said, "Yes. I know blue whales. My sister studies animals which are in the 2． . She once told me about blue whales. They're the largest animals we've ever known to be on the earth. "
At once, Alex became interested, saying, "That means they're 3． bigger than dinosaurs. " For the rest of the school day, Alex couldn't stop 4． about this animal.
As soon as he came home, Alex used his computer to 5． blue whales. He learnt that an adult blue whale 6． around 200, 000 kilos. That's about forty times 7． than an adult elephant.
While Alex was 8． the information online, his mother came. She asked, "Why do you show a sudden 9． in blue whales " "We're learning about endangered animals, and the blue whale is one of them, " said Alex. "People 10． them for meat and oil. Some ships even hurt them 11． making noise to stop them from communicating. So there are fewer of them now. In the future, the beautiful whales may not 12． on the earth anymore. "
"That would be 13． , " replied Alex's mother. "It would be bad for the environment. "
Thinking for a while, Alex said with 14． , "Mum, I know what I want to do when I grow up. I want to study animals! I'll help save blue whales and make a 15． to them. "
His mum said, "Yes, I'm sure you will. "
1．A． in peace B． in danger C． in fact D． in silence
2．A． ocean B． forest C． sand D． mountain
3．A． almost B． even C． really D． still
4．A． thinking B． learning C． talking D． hearing
5．A． look like B． look at C． look up D． look after
6．A． weighs B． eats C． covers D． needs
7．A． taller B． heavier C． wider D． longer
8．A． sharing B． drawing C． writing D． reading
9．A． interest B． change C． way D． habit
10．A． keep B． feed C． throw D． kill
11．A． by B． with C． as D． without
12．A． die B． hide C． live D． swim
13．A． safe B． lucky C． terrible D． boring
14．A． fear B． sadness C． excitement D． anger
15．A． joke B． team C． wish D． difference
二、阅读选择
阅读理解
Overfishing is one of the biggest threats to our oceans. It happens when people catch fish faster than they can reproduce (繁殖). This has serious consequences for both marine ecosystems and human communities.
When too many fish are caught, the balance of the ecosystem is disturbed. Predators (捕食者) that depend on those fish for food may also struggle to survive. This can cause a chain reaction that affects the entire ecosystem.
Overfishing also affects people who rely on fishing for their livelihoods. In many coastal communities, fishing is the main source of income and food. When fish stocks (储量) decrease, these communities suffer.
To solve this problem, governments have introduced fishing quotas (配额) and protected areas. However, more needs to be done. It is important to support sustainable fishing practices and educate people about the importance of protecting our oceans.
16．What is overfishing
A．Fishing in the ocean.
B．Catching fish faster than they can reproduce.
C．Catching fish for food.
D．Protecting fish from predators.
17．What happens when too many fish are caught
A．The ecosystem becomes stronger.
B．Predators may struggle to survive.
C．The fish population increases.
D．The ocean becomes cleaner.
18．How does overfishing affect coastal communities
A．It provides more jobs.
B．It increases their income.
C．It causes them to suffer when fish stocks decrease.
D．It makes fishing easier.
19．What have governments done to address overfishing
A．They have stopped all fishing.
B．They have introduced fishing quotas and protected areas.
C．They have encouraged more fishing.
D．They have ignored the problem.
20．What does the author suggest we should do
A．Catch more fish.
B．Stop fishing completely.
C．Support sustainable fishing and educate others.
D．Only fish in protected areas.
阅读理解
Every year, people around the world celebrate International Panda Day. This special day was started by the World Wide Fund (WWF). It is a time to learn about pandas and help protect them.
Pandas are called "living fossils (化石)" because they are very special animals. They have lived on the earth for over 8 million years. They are also China's national treasures. Pandas are famous for their black and white fur and their love for bamboo. In fact, pandas eat bamboo almost all day long. They need a lot of bamboo to get enough energy.
In the past, pandas were in great danger. There were only about 1, 100 pandas in the wild because of hunting and losing their homes. But now, thanks to many people's hard work, the number of pandas has increased. According to reports, the wild panda population has increased from about 1, 100 in 1988 to nearly 1, 900 in 2024, while the number of captive (圈养的) pandas worldwide has reached 728. They are no longer "endangered" but "vulnerable". This means they are still in danger, but things are getting better.
On International Panda Day, people do many things to celebrate. Some people visit zoos to see pandas up close. Others make art or take part in events to learn more about pandas. In 2024, in Hangzhou, there was even a big show of panda sculptures (雕像) to help people learn about protecting wildlife.
This day is not just about pandas. It is also about protecting all animals and nature. Pandas are a symbol of hope. They show us that if we work together, we can protect our planet and its animals.
21．Which of the following best shows the meaning of the underlined word "energy" in Paragraph 2
A．The attention that people give to something.
B．People's interest in doing something.
C．Something that can do work, such as providing light.
D．The physical strength that makes someone able to do things.
22．What does the third paragraph suggest
A．We don't need to worry about pandas anymore.
B．It's hard to change the situation pandas face now.
C．More and more people are joining in protecting pandas.
D．People's hard work has paid off, but there is still a long way to go.
23．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 4
A．By showing some numbers.
B．By describing people's opinions.
C．By introducing different activities.
D．By explaining the history of the day.
24．What is the writer's purpose in writing the passage
A．To ask people to visit zoos.
B．To tell people about a special festival about pandas.
C．To tell people how pandas became China's national treasures.
D．To show the cultural importance of pandas in Chinese history.
阅读理解
Hi, I'm Anna, a Grade 9 student. I love painting very much, but last term I almost gave it up because of too much homework. My grades started to drop, and my parents worried about me. They asked me to focus only on study. I felt upset because painting is my favorite thing.
Then my art teacher talked to my parents. She said it's important to keep a balance between study and hobbies. She suggested that I make a schedule: finish homework first after school, then spend one hour painting. On weekends, I can paint for longer if I finish all my tasks.
Now I follow this schedule. My grades have improved, and I still get to do what I love. I realize that balance is the key to a happy and successful life.
25．What does Anna love very much
A．Dancing B．Painting C．Singing D．Swimming
26．Why did Anna almost give up her hobby
A．Because her parents didn't support her.
B．Because she had too much homework.
C．Because her grades were too good.
D．Because she didn't like painting anymore.
27．Who helped Anna solve her problem
A．Her parents B．Her math teacher
C．Her art teacher D．Her classmate
28．What did Anna's art teacher suggest
A．Give up painting.
B．Focus only on study.
C．Make a schedule to balance study and hobbies.
D．Spend all time painting.
29．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Anna's grades dropped because she painted too much.
B．Anna doesn't paint anymore.
C．Anna's parents didn't worry about her.
D．Anna now has a balanced life.
三、单词拼写（语篇）
阅读下面短文，根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
The natural world is sending us a warning sign. For example, there are many environmental 　30． 　 (问题，难题) around us. Many wild animals are now endangered because of 　31． 　 (人类的) activities like logging and 　32． 　 (污染). People throw 　33． 　 (垃圾) into rivers and forests, destroying animals' natural homes. All around the world, animal lovers are speaking out. They are calling for 　34． 　 (保护) to help these animals.
Pandas were once deeply endangered, but now they are listed as 　35． 　 (易受伤的) on the IUCN Red List. This change is due to China's great 　36． 　 (努力), including setting up large national parks. The locals plant trees and bamboo to 　37． 　 (提供) food for pandas. The 　38． 　 (数目) of wild pandas is growing slowly. We hope more endangered species around the world can 　39． 　 (受益) from this progress.
四、语法填空（语篇）
语法填空
Rainforests with countless species are rapidly disappearing across the world. The number of people living in the rainforest is rising, but the rainforest　40． 　 (it) is becoming smaller!
During the 20th century, huge areas of rainforest were cut down, while more and more people in　41． 　 (country) like Brazil and Indonesia moved into rainforest areas in search of land. Trees were cut down by farmers 　42． 　 wanted to grow crops. Large companies that seek rich resources moved into the rainforests 　43． 　 (develop) themselves.
The reduction of the rainforest is　44． 　 serious problem. The rainforest is home to millions of species, and scientists have warned 　45． 　 destroying it is harming the earth and should be stopped.
Why do scientists say so Rainforest plants help to reduce dangerous gases and produce the oxygen 　46． 　 we breathe. In addition, different parts of rainforest plants can 　47． 　 (turn) into valuable medicines that may be the key to treating serious illnesses.
More than half　48． 　 the plants and animals that live in the rainforest cannot survive anywhere else. It is our responsibility to make sure that the rainforest is used 　49． 　 (wise) and protected well. We should use rainforest resources in a way that will not destroy them forever.
五、补全对话
补全对话
A: Hi, Tom! You look worried. What's wrong
B: I feel stressed. I have too much homework and I don't have time for my favorite basketball.
A: 　50． 　
B: I don't know. I just can't find time to do both.
A: 　51． 　 You can make a schedule.
B: That sounds good. But how to make it
A: 　52． 　 Finish your homework first after school, then you can play basketball for half an hour.
B: What about weekends
A: 　53． 　 You can spend more time on basketball if you finish all your homework.
B: That's great! 　54． 　
A: You're welcome. I hope it helps.
A. Why don't you make a plan B. Thank you for your advice. C. How can you balance study and hobby then D. On weekends, you can arrange your time more freely. E. Let me give you an example.
六、阅读表达
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每题答案不超过10个单词。
Now more and more modern cities are creating rooftop vegetable gardens on the flat tops of apartment and office buildings. In the past, most flat rooftops were left empty, covered with fallen rubbish or unused old things, with no practical value at all. Now city planners and local community workers work together to turn these empty spaces into lively small planting fields.
Rooftop gardens bring plenty of unexpected benefits to city life. Green leaves and vegetables can block strong sunlight in hot summer, lower indoor temperature and help families save much electricity used for air conditioners. The fresh vegetables grown on roofs grow without harmful chemical pesticides, so they are safe and healthy for daily eating. What's more, all kinds of green plants can take in harmful waste gas in the air and make the surrounding urban air much fresher.
Groups of community volunteers are in charge of daily management of these green rooftops in their free time. They exchange useful planting experience with each other and take turns to look after all the crops after finishing their daily work. To save precious tap water, they place special buckets to collect natural rainwater for watering vegetables. Many city governments have noticed these good changes and will encourage more buildings to develop rooftop planting in the future.
55．Where are city vegetable gardens built
56．What were most empty rooftops covered with in the past
57．How do plants help cut down electricity use
58．Who manages most of the rooftop gardens
59．What kind of water do volunteers use for watering vegetables
七、任务型阅读
阅读下面材料，从方框中所给的A—E五个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选项),并回答问题。
All about rhinos
Rhinos are huge animals that have lived on the earth for millions of years.
　60． 　
Rhinos are huge, strong. The biggest kind is the white rhino. It can grow as tall as a man and weigh as much as 30 people! Their bodies are as long as a car. Some rhinos have one horn, while others have two.
Where do rhinos live
These animals live in Africa and Asia. In Africa, they stay in open grasslands in countries like Kenya and South Africa.　61． 　 When the sun is hot, rhinos love to play in water. This keeps them cool and protects their skin from the sun.
What do rhinos eat
Rhinos eat only plants. 　62． 　 Different rhinos have different shaped mouths to help them eat their favourite foods.
How are rhinos now
Sadly, rhinos are in danger. Bad people hunt them for their horns. They're also losing their homes when human cities grow. The northern white rhino is almost gone — only two are left!
　63． 　 So we must help to save these special animals!
A.What do rhinos like to do
B.What do rhinos look like
C.Rhinos are very important for nature.
D.In Asia, they live in thick rainforests.
E.They need grass, leaves and fruits every day.
Do you think it's important to save animals like rhinos Why (不超过15词) 　64． 　
八、书面表达
65． 题目：My Balanced Life
写作要求：1. 简单介绍自己平衡学习与兴趣的经历与感受；
2. 结合本单元核心词汇：balance, develop, hobby, schedule, improve；
3. 词数80~100词，语句通顺，不出现真实校名与人名。
答案
1．B；2．A；3．B；4．A；5．C；6．A；7．B；8．D；9．A；10．D；11．A；12．C；13．C；14．C；15．D
16．B
17．B
18．C
19．B
20．C
21．D
22．D
23．C
24．B
25．B
26．B
27．C
28．C
29．D
30．problems；31．human；32．pollution；33．rubbish；34．protection；35．vulnerable；36．efforts；37．provide；38．number；39．benefit
40．itself；41．countries；42．who/that；43．to develop；44．a；45．that；46．that/which；47．be turned；48．of；49．wisely
50．C；51．A；52．E；53．D；54．B
55．On flat tops of buildings.
56．Rubbish or unused old things.
57．By blocking strong sunlight.
58．Community volunteers.
59．Collected natural rainwater.
60．B；61．D；62．E；63．C；64．Yes. Because they help to keep a balanced ecosystem. (答案不唯一，言之有理即可)
65．My Balanced Life
As a Grade 9 student, I used to feel stressed because I had no time for my hobbies. Later, I learned to keep a fine balance between study and interests. I made a schedule: finish homework first after school, then spend an hour drawing, which is my favourite hobby. On weekends, I exercise with my friends and review my lessons. This balanced life has helped me develop a positive attitude, and my grades have improved a lot. I believe balance is the key to a happy and successful life.

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