初中英语人教新目标九年级全册单元填空练习（8—14单元）（附参考答案）

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九年级英语全册填空练习班级 考号 姓名 总分 Unit 8【Section A 3a】We live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other.It 1._____(use) to be very quiet.Nothing much ever happened around here.However, these days, something unusual is 2._____(happen) in our town.Vivtor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous.When he 3.________(interview) by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window.My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers 4._____(have) fun.My parents called the policemen, but they couldn’t find 5.______(something) strange.They think it might be the wind.I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too.“At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog or anything else, 6.______.So I guess it must can't be a dog.But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something 7._____(run) away, but it was dark so she is not sure.“ I think it was too big to be a dog,” she said.“Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas.There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We have 8.____(not) idea.Most people hope that this animal or person will 9.___(simple) go away, but I do not think that is going 10.____________ (happen).The noise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in the neighborhood.【Section B 2b】Stonehenge--Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical 1.____(place) but also one of its greatest mysteries.Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors.People like to go to this place 2.______(especial) in June as they want to see the sun rising on the 3._______(long) day of the year.For many years, 4._________ (history) believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods.However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge 5.________(build) so many centuries ago.“The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calender.The large stones were put together in a certain way.On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones.Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose.They think the stones can prevent 6.______(ill) and keep people healthy.“ As you walk there , you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor.No one is sure what Stonehenge is used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose.Some think it might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors.Others think it was built 7._________(celebrate) a victory over an enemy.Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time.Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old.One of the greatest mysteries 8.____(be) how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy.In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t.“We don’t really know who 9._____(build) Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker.“ And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have 10._____(be) hard-working---and great planners!”Unit 9【Section A 3a】What Do You Feel Like Watching Today？ While some people stick 1.______ only one kind of movie, I like to watch different kinds 2.__________(depend) on how I feel that day.     When I’m down or tired, I prefer movies 3.________  can cheer me up. Comedies like Men in Black or cartoons like Kungfu Panda have funny dialog and usually have a happy 4._________(end). The characters may not be perfect, but they try their best to solve their problems. After I watch them, my problems  5._______(sudden) seem less serious and I feel better better again. laughing for two hours 6.____(be) a good way to relax! I don’t watch dramas or documentaries When I’m sad or tired. Dramas like Titanic make me feel even 7.__________(sad). Documentaries like March of the Penguins which provide plenty of information about a certain subject can be interesting, but when I’m tired I don’t want to think too 8.______(many). I don’t mind action movies like Spider-Man when I’m too tired to think. I can just shut off my brain, sit back and enjoy watching an exciting superhero who always 9.____(save) the world just in time.  Once in a while, I like to watch movies that are 10._______ (scared). They can be fun, but I’m too scared to watch them alone. I always bring a friend who isn’t afraid of these kinds of movies, and it doesn’t feel so scary anymore.【Section B 2b】Sad but beautifulLast night one of my 1._________(China) friends took me to a concert of Chinese folk music.The piece 2.______ was played on the erhu especially moved me.The music was strangely beautiful, but under the 3._______(beautiful) I sensed a strong 4.______(sad) and pain.The piece had a simple name ,Erquan Yingyue (Moon Reflected on Second Spring, but it was one of the most moving pieces of music that I’ve ever heard.Later I looked up the history of Erquan Yingyue, and I began to understand the sadness in the music.The music 5.________(write)by Abing, a folk musician who was born in the city of Wuxi in 1893.His mother died when he was very young.Abing’s father taaught him to play many musical instruments ,such as the drums, dizi and erhu , and by age 17 , Abing was known for his music ability , However, after his father died, Abing’s life grew 6._____(bad).He was very poor, not only that, he developed a serious illness and became blind.For several years, he had no home.He lived on the streets and played music 7.______(make) money .Even after Abing got married and had a home again, he continued to sing and play on the streets.He performed in this way for many years.Abing’s am azing musical skills made him very popular during his lifetime.8.____ the end of his life, he could play over 600 pieces of music.Many of these were written by Abing 9._____(he).It is a pity that only six pieces of music in total were recorded for the future world to hear ,but his popularity continues to this day.Today, Abing’s Erquan Yingyue is a piece which all the great erhu masters play and praise.It has become one of China’s national 10._______(treasure).Its sad beauty not only paints a picture of Abing’s own life but also makes people recall their deepest wounds from their own sad or painful experiences.Unit 10【Section A 3a】Where I'm from, we're pretty 1._____ (relax) about time.We don't like to rush around, so we don't mind if people are a little late sometimes.If you tell a friend you're going to their house for dinner, it's OK if you arrive a bit late.We like to spend our time 2._______ (slow).We value the time we spend with our family and friends in our everyday 3._____ (life).We often just drop 4.______ our friends' homes if we have time.We don't usually have to make plans 5.________ (meet) our friends.We often just walk around the town center, 6._____(see) as many of our friends as we can!In Switzerland, it's very important 7._____(be) on time .We're the capital of clocks and watches, after all! If someone 8.______ (invite) you to meet him or her at noon, then you 9.________( expect) to be there at noon.If you're even fifteen minutes late, your friend may get mad.So I make an effort to be on time when I meet my friends.I think it’s impolite to keep others waiting.Also, we never visit a friend's house without 10._____ (call) first.We usually plan to do something interesting, or go somewhere together.【Section B 2b】Dear Laura,Thanks for your message.Yes, I’m having a great time on my student 1.______(change) program in 2._____(French).I was a bit nervous before I arrived here, but there was no reason to be.My host family is really nice.They go out of their way to make me 3.______(feel) at home.The grandmother knows that I miss Chinese food a lot.So she 4.______(actual) learned how to make Chinese food! She also has a teenage granddaughter 5._______my age who is really kind.She always talks to me in French to help me practice.You wouldn’t believe how quickly my French has improved because of that.I'm very comfortable 6._______(speak) French now.Although I still make lots of 7.______(mistake), it doesn't worry me as it used to.My biggest challenge is learning how to behave at the dinner table.As you can imagine, things are very different 8._______the way they are at home.For example, you are not supposed to put your bread on your plate.You're supposed to put it on the table! I thought that was pretty strange at first, but now I’m used to it.Another example is that you’re not supposed to eat anything with your hands except bread, not even fruit.You have to cut it up and eat it with a fork.Another thing is that it is 9.______( polite) to say you’re full.If you don’t want any more food, you should just say, “That was delicious.” Also you’re not supposed to put your elbows on the table.I have to say that I find it difficult to remember everything, but I’m gradually 10.______(get) used to it.I don’t find French customs so strange anymore.I’ll write again soon and tell you more about my life in France.Hope you’re having a good school year.Yours, Lin YueUnit 11 【Section A 3a】The Shirt of a Happy Man(Part I)A long time ago, in a rich and peaceful country, there lived an 1.________(happy) king.He slept badly and didn’t feel like 2.________(eat).His face was always pale 3.________chalk.He oft en cried for no reason.This made the queen and his people worried.One day, a doctor was called in to examine the king.But he found nothing wrong with his body.“It’s all in his mind.Neither medicine nor rest can help him.What he needs 4.______ (be) the shirt of a happy person to wear.That’ll make him happy.”The prime minister 5.________(call) to the palace.But when they explained the king’s situation to him, he said, “Although I have a lot of power, it doesn’t make me happy.I’m always worried about 6.________(lose) my power.Many people are trying to take my position.”Then, the king’s banker came to the palace.“Oh, I’m afraid I’m not happy 7.________,” he said.I have a lot of wealth, but I’m always worried about losing my money.Someone tries to steal my money every day.”Next, the palace singer came to the king’s room.But this is 8.________ he said: “It’s true that I’m famous and everyone loves my songs.But I’m not happy because I’m always worryied about 9.________(follow) by others.I cannot be free!”Finally, the king’s top general was told to go out and find a happy man in three 10.________(day) time.【Section B 2b】The Winning TeamPeter kept his eyes on the ground and felt a heavy weight on his shoulders as he walked home alone.It was 1.________(bad) day of his life.His mind would not stop 2.________(think) about what happened only just an hour ago on the school soccer field.How could he have missed scoring that goal? He had let his whole team 3.________.His stupid mistake made him angry.His team lost the game because of him.He was really worried that his coach may kick him off the team.As soon as he walked through the door, his father asked, “What’s wrong, son?” Peter’s feelings 4.________(write) all over his face.“I lost the game,” Peter replied.Then he went into his room 5.________ another word.Ten minutes later, Peter heard his father knocking on his bedroom door.He opened the door to let him in.“Look, Peter.I don’t know what happened.But whatever it was, don’t be too hard on yourself.”“I lost the game, Dad.I failed my team.They’ll probably never let me play again.” “Soccer is about team effort.You’re not the only reason your team lost.If you have a good team, you should support each other.6.________, winning or losing is only half the game.The other half is learning how 7.____________(communicate) with your teammates and learning from your mistakes.”Peter didn’t say anything but what his father said made him think carefully.The next day, Peter went to soccer practice with courage rather than fear in his heart.“Hey, guys,” he said to his teammates.“I’m really sorry about yesterday.We were so close to 8.________(win) that game.But I think if we continue to pull together, we’re going to win the next one.”To his surprise and relief, his teammates all nodded in 9.________ (agree).“Yeah,” they said, “don’t worry about it.It’s never just one person’s fault.We should think about how we can do better next time.”Peter smiled.It made him feel lucky 10.________(know) that he was on a winning team.Unit 12 【Section A 3a】Unit 12 Life is full of the unexpected.In May 2001, I found a job in New York at the World Trade Center.1.________ September 11, 2001, I arrived at my building at around 8:30 a.m.I was about to go up when I decided 2.________(get) a coffee first.I went to my favorite coffee place even though it was two blocks east from my office.As I 3.________(wait) in line with other office workers, I heard a loud sound.Before I could join the others outside 4.________(see) what was going on, the first plane had already hit my office building.We stared in disbelief at the black smoke 5.________(risie) above the burning building.I felt lucky to be alive.Almost 10 years later, I 6.________ (wake) up at 10:00 a.m.on February 21, 2011 and realized that my alarm never went off.I jumped out of bed and went straight to the airport.But by the time I got to the airport, my plane to New Zealand had already 7.________(take) off.“This is the 8._______ (one) holiday I have taken in a year, and I miss my plane.What bad luck!” I thought to myself.The other planes were full so I had to wait 9.________ l the next day.The next morning, I heard about the earthquake in New Zealandthe day before.My bad luck had 10.________(expect) turned into a good thing.【Section B 2b】April Fool’s Day is a 1.________(celebrate) that takes place in different countries around the world.It 2.________(happen) on April 1st every year and is a day when many people play all kinds of tricks and jokes 3.________ each other.One April Fool’s Day, a reporter in England announced that there would be no more spaghetti because the spaghetti farmers in Italy 4.________(stop) growing spaghetti.Many people ran to their local supermarkets to buy as much spaghetti as they could.By the time people realized that the story was 5.________ hoax, all of the spaghetti had been the country sold out.Another famous trick in England was when a TV show reported the discovery of special water.They said this water would help people lose weight and that one customer had already lost a lot of weight in just four months.By the end of the day, more than 10,000 people had phoned the TV station to find out how 6.________(get) this water.Many April Fool’s jokes may end up 7.________(be) not very funny.A famous TV star once invited his girlfriend onto his show on April Fool’s Day.He asked her to marry him.The lady was so happy because she really wanted to get married.However, when she said “yes”, he replied, “April Fool!” That little joke didn’t have a very happy 8.________(end).The TV star lost both his girlfriend 9.________ his show.One of the world’s most famous tricks, however, happened in October rather than April.In that month in 1938, actor Orson Welles announced on his radio program that aliens from Mars had landed on the earth.He described where they had landed and told how they were moving across the United States.Welles made it sound so real that hundreds of people believed the story, and fear spread across the whole country.By the time police officers announced that the story was a hoax, thousands of people 10.________(leave) their homes.Unit 13 【Section A 3a】Many have heard of shark’s fin soup.This famous and expensive dish is 1.________ (special) popular in southern China.But do you realize that you 2.________ (kill) a whole shark each time you enjoy a bowl of shark’s fin soup?When people catch sharks, they cut 3.________ their fins and throw the shark back into the ocean.Without a fin, a shark can no longer swim and slowly dies.This method is not only cruel, but also harmful to the environment.Sharks are 4.________ the top of the food chain in the ocean’s ecosystem.If their numbers drop too low, it 5.________ (bring) danger to all ocean life.Many believe that sharks can never be endangered because they are 6.________ （strong） in their food chain.But in fact, around 70 million sharks 7.________ (catch) and traded in this industry every year.8.________ numbers of some kinds of sharks have fallen by over 90 percent in the last 20 to 30 years.Environmental protection groups around the world, such as WildAid and the WWF, are teaching the public about “finning”.They have even asked governments 9.________ (develop) laws to stop the sale of shark’s fins.So far, no scientific studies 10.________ (show) that shark’s fins are good for health, so why eat them? Help save the sharks!【Section B 2b】Rethink, Reuse, Recycle!Do you often throw 1.________ things you don’t need anymore? Have you ever 2.________ (think) about how these things can actually be put to good use? Nothing is a waste if you have a creative mind.You have probably never heard of Amy Hayes, but she is a most unusual woman.She lives in a house in the UK that she built herself out of rubbish.The windows and doors come from old buildings around her town that 3.________ (pull) down.The top of the house is 4.________ old boat turned upside down.And the gate in front of her house is made of rocks and old glass bottles.Amy 5.________ (recent) won a prize from the Help Save Our Planet Society.The president said, “Amy is an inspiration to us all.”Amy isn’t the only one who is good at 6.________ (recycle).Jessica Wong from Hong Kong uses old clothes that people don’t wear anymore to make bags.She has been doing this for a few years now.She opened a small shop where she sells her bags, and she has also set up a website to sell them online.She especially likes to use old jeans to make handbags.Her bags are cute and useful.“I plan 7.________ (write) a book about new ways to use old clothes,” she said.“I hope people can read my book and enjoy it!”Wang Tao set up a small business in Shanghai four years ago.He 8.________ (know) for using iron and other materials from old cars to make beautiful art pieces.Some are large pieces that look like animals or humans, and some are smaller pieces you can put at home.The more popular works can even be seen in art shops around the city.Wang Tao hopes to set up a “metal art” theme park to show people the 9.________ (important) of environmental protection.Not only can the art bring happiness to others, but it also shows that even cold, hard iron can be brought back to life 10.________ a little creativity.Unit 14 【Section B 2b】Ladies and gentlemen,Thank you for 1.________ (come) today to attend the graduation ceremony at No.3 Junior High School.First of all, I’d like 2.________ (congratulate) all the students who are here today.I remember 3.________ (meet) all of you when you were just starting Grade 7 at this school.You were all so full of energy and thirsty 4.________ knowledge.And yes, some of you were a little difficult to deal with! But today I see a room full of talented young adults who are full of hope for the future.You have all grown up so much and I’m so proud of you.Although you’ve all worked very hard over the last three years, none of you did it alone.I’d like you to remember to thank all of these important people in your lives — your parents, your teachers, your classmates and your friends.Never fail to be 5._________ (thank) to the people around you.Lastly, the end of junior high school is the 6.________ (begin) of a new life.I don’t need to tell you that life in senior high school will be harder and that you have many difficult tasks ahead of you.You’ll make mistakes along the way, but the key is 7.________ (learn) from your mistakes and never give up.But along with difficulties, there will also be many exciting things waiting for you.Behind each door you open are chances to learn new things, and you have the ability to make your own choices.Choose 8.________ (wise) and be responsible for your decisions and actions.9.________ you have to go your separate ways now, I wish that in a few years’ time, you’ll come back to visit our school.As you set out on your new journey, you shouldn’t forget where you came from.The future is 10.________ (your).Good luck and hope to see you again sometime soon!附：参考答案Unit 8【Section A 3a】1.used 2.happening 3. was interviewed 4.having 5.anything6.either 7.running 8.no 9.simply 10.to happen【Section B 2b】1.places 2.especially 3.longest 4.historians 5.was built6.illness 7.to celebrate 8. is 9.built 10.beenUnit 9【Section A 3a】1.to 2.depending 3.that 4.ending5.suddenly 6.is 7. sadder 8.much 9.saves 10.scary【Section B 2b】1.Chinese 2.which 3. beauty 4.sadness 5.was written6.worse 7. to make 8.By 9.himself 10.treasuresUnit 10【Section A 3a】1.relaxed 2.slowly 3.lives 4. by 5.to meet6.seeing 7.to be 8.invites 9.are expected 10.calling 【Section B 2b】1.exchange 2.France 3.feel 4.actually 5.about 6.speaking 7. mistakes 8.from 9.impolite 10.gettingUnit 11 【Section A 3a】1.unhappy 2.eating 3.as 4.is 5.was called 6.losing 7.either 8.what 9.being followed 10.days'【Section B 2b】1.the worst 2.thinking 3.down 4.were written 5.without 6.Besides 7.to communicate 8.winning 9.agreement 10.to know Unit 12 【Section A 3a】1.On 2.to get 3.was waiting 4.to see 5.rising 6.woke 7.taken 8.first 9.till 10.unexpectedly【Section B 2b】1.celebration 2. happens 3.on 4.had stopped 5.a 6.to get 7.being 8. ending 9.and 10.had leftUnit 13 【Section A 3a】1.especially 2.are killing 3.off 4.at 5.will bring 6.the strongest 7.are caught 8.the 9.to develop 10.have shown【Section B 2b】1.away 2.thought 3.were pulled 4.an 5.recently 6.recycling 7.to write 8.is known 9.importance 10.with Unit 14 【Section B 2b】1.coming 2.to congratulate 3. meeting 4.for 5.thankful 6.beginning 7.to learn 8.wisely 9.Although 10.yours