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九年级全一册Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.主题拓展阅读
单元话题: 情感与情绪，兴趣爱好，人际交往 编者：于佳
主题文化：
1、 通过学习，了解中西方教育观点和教育方法的异同，以及中西方文化的差异，吸取英语语言国家是非观中的精华。
2、 通过学习允许做的事情和不允许做的事情，增强学生遵守规定的意识。
一、 完形填空
A father and his daughter were flying a kite in the park.The young daughter was a little bit tired, so they took a___31___ on the beach, when the daughter saw an old man selling apples，she asked her father to buy her an apple.Her father didn't bring much money with him, but it was enough to buy two apples.So he did, and gave ___32___ of them to his daughter, smiling.  His daughter held one apple in her left hand and the other in the right hand. Then the father asked her if she could ___33___ one of the apples with him.When the girl heard this, she quickly took a bite(咬） from one apple. And before her father could speak, she also took a bite from the ___34_apple.
The father was ___35___. He wondered what mistake he made so that his daughter acted in such a greedy（贪婪的）way.He was lost in thought.Perhaps he was just thinking too much. His daughter was too ___36___ to understand about sharing and giving.A smile disappeared from his face.
Suddenly, his daughter with an apple in her left hand said, “Daddy, have this one! It is much juicer and ___37___.” Her father was speechless.He felt ___38___ about making the judgement（判断)so quickly about a small child. But his smile ___39___ knowing why his daughter quickly took a bite from each apple.
Don’t judge （结论）too quickly___40___ spare some more time to understand things better.
31.   A. walk               B. shower              C. break  D. rest
32.  A. both               B. either               C. neither  D. or
33.  A. cut                B. wash                C. share  D. make
34.  A. first               B. second               C. third  D. forth
35.  A. satisfied            B. surprised             C. moved  D. cried
36.  A. brave              B. silly                 C. young  D. shame
37.  A. sweeter             B. bitterer              C. saltier  D. sourer
38.  A proud              B. great                C. bad  D. well
39.  A. went away          B. came back            C. ran off  D. went out
40.  A. Always             B. Never               C. Seldom D. Usually

答案：CACBB CACBA

二、 短文填空
A. Pay B. kids C.before D. fellow E.break F.angry G.more H.greatly I. about J.pressure K. if L. most

Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. When kids __1___ rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren’t included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids __2_ a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should __3__ for breaking the rule — what the punishment will be.
Punishments you set should be reasonable, without violence or threat (暴力或威胁). For example, __4__ you find your son smoking, you may limit his social activities for two weeks. You should punish your kids only in ways you have discussed __5__ the rule is broken. A study shows that the __6__ popular punishment is to limit kids’ TV time.
It’s understandable that you’ll be __7__ when rules are broken. Punishment is a way to express your anger, but it’s not a very good one. Sharing your feelings of anger, disappointment or sadness with your __8__ can have a better effect on them. Try to do that. When your kids know what they have done has made you sad, they will feel sorry. When they know their actions influence you __9__, they will obey rules better.
Rules are made to help your kids behave better. If your rules or ways of punishment make them unhappy or under a lot of __10__, are they helpful?
答案：EIAKC LFBHJ

三、 阅读理解
1、 判断正误
Parents are the closest people to you in the world. But a lot of middle school students have a problem. They feel they're not as close to their parents as before. They even don't think their parents are fair to them.
Some students complain that their parents often say a lot to them, but never listen to them. Some say their parents don't allow them to play computer games when other classmates are doing it.These make them very unhappy. Some students even decide to leave home because they're afraid to tell their parents when they have done something wrong.They usually think running away is the only choice. But in fact, there is always a way to solve the problems.Here are some ideas.
Find a good chance to talk with your parents. Don't be afraid to tell them your ideas.
Get help from others like good friends or teachers.
Keep a diary to help you understand more about yourself and your feelings.
Show your parents you' re growing up. Then they'll feel you' re no longer a small child.
（）1.Today’s students are very happy and they don’t have any problems.
（）2.Some students think their parents are unfair to them.
（）3.We should talk with our parents if we have problems.
（）4.The writer suggests that we keep a diary because it can help us practice writing.
（）5.Parents will listen to you if you tell them your true ideas.
答案：FTTFT

2、 四选一
If you are genuinely interested in an activity, it soon takes the form of a hobby. The more expertise you have in your hobby, the more are the chances that you can make money with it. The most appropriate examples of hobbies and interests that make money and relate to the computer world can be found in the field of computer games testing and computer hacking. If you take pleasure in playing PC games, finding the glitches or bugs(errors) in them, you are the right man. The software companies, which create and sell computer games, pay fortunes to people like you who could help them improve their products. Have you ever seriously thought that this time-consuming and unproductive hobby could be the one that will make money for you? There was a time when one could easily distinguish between the hobbies for women and men, but not any more. In today's free world, where muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, everyone is free to follow his or her own interests. A man's interest could be others' idea of boredom and vanity. Some people like indoor activities that can be carried on within their homes. On the other hand, many people like to get involved in outdoor activities. Both the activities have a fair chance of developing into hobbies that make money.
There are people who know how to make their hobbies earn some bucks for them. You may find that any hobby pursued to the perfection becomes an art. People always pay for perfection. Among the interests, hobby and money, first comes the interest, which encourages you to strive and master a hobby. If it holds true with you, now, it is time to extend yourself and make some money.
1. In what condition can you make money with your hobby?
A. When you are interested in an activity. B. When you have your own hobby.
C. When you have enough skills. D. When you have enough special knowledge in PC games. 2. What field can you make money easily concerning with the hobbies and interests according to the passage?
A. Finding glitches in daily life. B. Helping computer companies improve products.
C. Creating and selling computer games. D. Finding bugs in the software companies.
3. What does the author mean by saying "… muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, …"? A. Anyone can have his/her own interests and hobbies.
B. There are differences between women and men.
C. Knowledge is more powerful than physical strength.
D. Some like indoor activities better than outdoor activities.
4. The underlined word "bucks" means in the last paragraph.
A. money B. hobbies C. interests D. encouragements
5. What can be the best title of this passage?
A. Hobbies That Make Money B. Interests Or Hobbies
C. Distinguish Between Interests and Hobbies D. Expertise in Your Hobbies
答案：DBCAA

3. 短文还原

Teenage life — better now, or in the past?

Does this situation sound familiar (熟悉)?
You are complaining (抱怨) to your parents about something. Maybe your computer isn't powerful enough to play the latest games.___1__Then you hear... \And it was second-hand. __2__ ” So, is it really true that life is better for teenagers now? It is certainly true that many teenagers have got more things nowadays. __3___So parents have got more money to spend on each child. And many things are cheaper than they were when our parents were children.
__4__Forty years ago, no one could imagine a world with tiny computers and amazing smart phones. And now these things are necessary — we can't imagine living without them!
However, technology often means we spend more time at home. And often it's just us, with our computer or television. Teenagers don't do enough exercise.__5__And, although young people still get on well with their friends, some people think teenagers today don’t have so many social activities as they did in the past.
What do you think? How is teenage life better these days?
A. And it was too big for me.
B. A typical family is smaller now.
C. Or your friends’ bikes are better than yours.
D. So they aren’t as healthy as they were in the past.
E. Technology is probably the greatest change in our life.

答案：CABED

4、 信息匹配
People  
(   )1.Ken likes art and flowers .He wants to visit the romantic place to see the beautiful flowers . 
(   )2.Grace likes music and parties. She wants to sing and dance with friends on the beaches . 
(   )3.Apple wants to take photos of the Big Ben,the Buckingham and the Thames .He wants to walk in the little old town streets . 
(   )4.Leo likes to history of Greek and Roman .He wants to visit some Roman ruins. 
(   )5.Roy likes to go shopping and have delicious food and at a very low price .He wants to draw the city in the book from the hills .
Romantic Places 
A.  Prague-Czech Republic (布拉格-捷克共和国) 
Prague is an ancient European city; It’s a romantic old town. The famous Czech beer is the reason to a romantic old town.The famous Czech beer is the reason to visit Prague. You can walk through the narrow streets of the older parts of the town.The things are very cheap and foods are very delicious. You can view the city from the hills, so it’s called “city of a hundred spires.” (百塔之城) 
B. Paris-France
It is the Capital of Love. It’s the most romantic city in the world. It has many famous places: Eiffel tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montmartre and so on. 
C. London-the United Kingdom
It’s one of the most romantic cities in the world. Its little old town streets, parks on every corner, and old buildings are ideal for romantic walks. You can see the Big Ben, the Thames, the Tower of London,and Buckingham Palace etc.
D. Rio de Janeiro-Brazil(里约热内卢) 
It’s one of the most lively cities in the world. It’s famous for its celebrations（狂欢节） ,samba and beaches .you can sing,enjoy music night and day.
E. Amsterdam-Netherlands(阿姆斯特丹-荷兰) 
It’s a city with more than seven hundred years old . It’s known for its historical attractions , its collections or art,its tulips(郁金香) and windmills(风车) . You can enjoy the beautiful flower parks and the Eastern restaurants .
F. Cyprus(塞浦路斯)   
It’s a city with an old story and history . It’s an island which is near Greek and Roman ruins(遗址). There you can learn the history of Roman Empire . You can enjoy the Greek mythology(希腊神话)

答案：EDBCA

5、 表格填空
Televisions have been necessary in most houses for a long time.Children are very fond of watching TV.Some parents are happy about that because it keeps their children from playing with and breaking things.
Watching TV can help your children learn about lots of things,such as music,other countries,and many other things.They will learn about what is good and what is bad.TV also provides children with up-to-date information about the outside world.
However,it’s not right to say that watching TV doesn’t have any bad effect on children.You can’t let them watch TV as much as they want.Watching TV takes up a lot of time.Children need to discover the world by themselves,not just from TV.Besides,children are growing and they need to move around and get lots of exercise.Sitting still and watching TV too much will make children become weaker physically.
Most children like to eat snacks while watching TV.That will make them put on weight.And there may be too many of ads and violent scenes (暴力场面) on TV.These things,of course,are bad for children.
As parents,you should control the amount of TV that your children watch.You have to choose the right channels for them,and shouldn’t let the TV be on all day.Turn it off right after their programs end.Encourage them to join in outdoor activities and do more things.Never put a TV in the bedroom,especially not in your children’s room!
Kids and TV
Advantages
Kids play with or break things less often 1_______ of TV. TV makes it possible for kids to learn about the world and it provides the latest 2_________ for kids.
Disadvantages
Kids often spend much time watching TV. It’s not good for kids to discover the world from TV instead of by 3________. Watching TV too much dose harm to kids’ health.
4______ for parents
Control the amount of TV that the kids watch and choose the right channels. Encourage kids to take part in more outdoor 5_______. Don’t put a TV in the kids’ room.

答案：1.because 2. information 3. themselves 4. Advice 5. activities

6、 问答
Ayumi lived with her mother when she was a kid．She couldn't remember her father because he left the family when the girl was five and never came back．Ayumi's mother gave her much freedom to do whatever she liked，because the mother was always at work．
Ayumi was a model when she was young．After graduating from junior high school，she left home to take entrance exams to an art school in Tokyo with her friends，but to her surprise，she was the only one that failed．     After that，when someone offered her a chance to be a singer，Ayumi refused，(1) 因为她认为自己不擅长唱歌。But later，she changed her mind — she couldn't find any other jobs．
Her first song came out in 1998 and soon attracted attention．Her first albums(唱片) A Song for ×× came out in 1999 and quickly sold over one million copies．(2) Each of her albums has sold very well since then．She has become "the Queen of Pop" in Japan．   
  根据短文内容回答下列问题。    
1． Why did Ayumi's mother give her much freedom?    
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2． What result did Ayumi get in her entrance exams to an art school in Tokyo?    
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3． 把文章(1)处的汉语句子根据上下文翻译成英语。    
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4． What's the name of Ayumi's first album?    
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5． 把文章(2)处的英语句子根据上下文翻译成汉语。
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