九年级英语第一单元语篇巩固训练

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一、语法选择（共10小题）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Last year, I had a chance to take part in a volunteer program in a small village. At first, I was not sure whether I __1__ get along well with the local people. However, everything turned out to be much __2__ than I had expected.

On the first morning, an old man __3__ Wang invited me to his home. He told me that he __4__ in the village for over sixty years. While he __5__ tea for me, he shared many interesting stories about the village. I listened carefully and wrote down __6__ he said in my notebook.

During my stay, I helped the children with __7__ homework every afternoon. They were so eager to learn __8__ they often stayed after class. I was deeply moved by their hard work. Now I realize that volunteering is not only about giving, but also about __9__. Thanks to this experience, I have become more confident and __10__ than before.

1. A. can B. could C. must D. should

2. A. easy B. easier C. easiest D. the easiest

3. A. call B. calls C. called D. calling

4. A. lives B. lived C. has lived D. had lived

5. A. makes B. made C. was making D. has made

6. A. that B. which C. what D. how

7. A. they B. them C. their D. theirs

8. A. as B. than C. that D. so

9. A. receive B. received C. receiving D. to receive

10. A. brave B. braver C. bravest D. the bravest

二、阅读理解回答问题（共5小题）

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Li Hua is a ninth-grade student in Beijing. He used to be afraid of speaking English in public. Every time he stood up to answer a question, his face turned red and his voice shook. His English teacher, Ms. Chen, noticed this and decided to help him.

Ms. Chen advised Li Hua to join the school English club. At first, Li Hua refused because he thought he was not good enough. But Ms. Chen encouraged him, saying, "Nobody is perfect at the beginning. The only way to improve is to practice."

Li Hua finally joined the club. He practiced speaking English for half an hour every day. He also made friends with several club members who shared the same interest. They often held short conversations in English after school. Six months later, Li Hua took part in an English speech contest and won second prize.

Now Li Hua often tells his classmates, "Fear is just a feeling. If you face it bravely, you will find that you are stronger than you think."

1. What was Li Hua afraid of?

答：________________________________________

2. Why did Li Hua refuse to join the English club at first?

答：________________________________________

3. How long did Li Hua practice speaking English every day?

答：________________________________________

4. What prize did Li Hua win in the English speech contest?

答：________________________________________

5. What can we learn from Li Hua's story?

答：________________________________________

三、短文填空（共10小题）

请从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。每词限用一次，有两词为多余项。

improve    careful    interest    although    they    read    success    because    help    good    one    so

Reading is a wonderful habit. It can not only bring us pleasure but also __1__ our knowledge. Many people believe that reading is the __2__ way to learn about the world.

__3__ some students say they are too busy to read, they can still find time if they really want to. For example, they can read for twenty minutes before going to bed. This small habit, if kept __4__, will make a big difference.

My cousin used to spend all his free time playing games. His parents were worried about him __5__ his grades were getting worse. One day, his teacher gave him a book about space. To everyone's surprise, he became __6__ in it at once. From then on, he began to read more and more books.

Now he reads at least __7__ book every month. He often shares what he has __8__ with his friends. Reading has changed him a lot and helped him become more __9__ at school. He says books are like silent friends who always give him __10__ when he needs it.

1. ________    2. ________    3. ________    4. ________    5. ________

6. ________    7. ________    8. ________    9. ________    10. ________

四、单词拼写（共5小题）

根据句意及首字母提示，写出所缺单词的完整形式。

五、单句语法填空（共5小题）

在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式，或填入一个适当的词。