（浙江省）2022-2023学年九年级上学期英语期末专项复习：语法填空（短文类）

1. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

When I moved to Chicago, my new city seemed unkind. Then I was ill and had to go to hospital for examination.

It seemed a small challenge (compare) with the one I was going to face, but things started to go wrong right from the beginning. Not having a car, I was depending  buses to get me from my house to the hospital.  I'd left myself plenty of time, I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly taken a bus.

I got off the bus and (stand) on the pavement(人行道). I didn't know what to do. I looked into the eyes of a (strange), who was trying to get past me. (surprising), she stopped (ask) if I was OK. After I explained my situation to her, she pointed to a bus stop across the street. While I (wait) for a bus, I found my new friend waving at me in her car. She had returned to offer me a lift to the hospital.

I felt really (thank) that a passer-by had been willing to help. Such unexpected kindness was a lovely gift to receive.

2. 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法情况和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式（每空不超过三个单词）。

One lovely summer morning, a grasshopper jumped and played and danced and sang, Nearby some ants were busy (carry) corn and other food up their homes.

"Come dance with me, and you will have enjoyable time today," said the grasshopper to one of the ants. "All the food must be stored before winter, or you (find) nothing to eat," said the ant. "When are you going to start collecting food?" is not necessary to do that at all," answered the grasshopper, looking around. "There are all kinds of food, and working would waste a beautiful summer day. "

the ant left, the grasshopper saw a family of squirrels who were working around an old tree. They were running here and there to pick up nuts (happy).

a not-so-lovely morning in winter, the grasshopper was very hungry, so he asked the antsthey could give him a little food or not.

a poor grasshopper! The ant replied, "So you can't live on dancing after all! At least you enjoyed yourself this summer. We ants are tired that we can't share our food with you. "

3. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

Thailand is a country lying in the southeast of Asia. It is known for its beautiful  (nature) scenery and wild animals. Becausethem, lovers of the outdoors enjoy spending their holidays there. (bring) visitors closer to nature, a local resort(度假胜地) has prepared special hotel rooms for them.

These special rooms (call) Jungle Bubbles(丛林泡泡). They were built in the shape of glass balls, and they are made from a high-tech material. It allows people in the bubbles to see elephants walking around them much(clearly). As for the elephants in the resort, they are lucky. Animal lovers saved them from the streets of Thailand. They now live comfortable life at the resort.

Each Jungle Bubble is wonderful, (include) a double bed, a bathroom and a seating area. You may wonder how much you have to pay if you live in it for one night. Here's the answer. A one-night stay(cost) $585 for two people.  the price seems a little high, many visitors don't care about it. For them, wonderful it is to get closer to elephants! Would you like to spend an unusual night there?

4. 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文的连贯性，在空格处填入一个适当的词，或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空

Have you ever heard the saying "Happiness is nothing more good health." Health is very important, How can we stay healthy? Here (be) three children's opinions.

Lucy: Well, I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day. I'm on the school volleyball team. I practice playing volleyball (two) a week. Yesterday, we had a volleyball match. It was raining heavily while we (have) the match. However, we still enjoyed ourselves.

Eric: My father always cares my health. He makes me get up early and run with him every morning. And he hardly allows me to use the computer. He thinks it's bad for my health. He would like me (do) some housework with him. Thanks to my dad! Now, I am one of the (strong) students in my class.

Rosa: I have many good friends at school. They are all (friend) to me. I like playing with them. We always play (happy) together. I don't watch TV too often at home. My home is near the school, I usually walk to school. I think these good habits are good for my health.

5. 阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

Matt is a primary school student who loves playing with little animals. One day, when he was on（he）way to school, he saw a homeless cat sitting in a box. It was a black-and-white cat with bright eyes. The cat was so cuteMatt couldn't help playing with it.

The longer Matt played withcat, the more he liked it. The little cat followed him as he left for school. Matt then decided（take）the cat to school with him. He put the cat in his schoolbagwent to school happily.

After Matt entered the classroom, he told some（classmate）about the cat. As he opened the schoolbag to show them the cat, it suddenly jumped out and（start）running around the classroom. It even jumped onto the teacher's desk!Everyone in the class was（excited）than ever before. Just at that time, the teacher came in and caught the cat（quick）. Matt felt embarrassed and his face turned red.

To Matt's surprise, the teacher came up to hima smile, saying, "Matt, it's nice of you to lend a helping hand to homeless animals, but you are not allowed to take it to school. "

6. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词, 或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

What foods are successful? Hamburgers and pizzas are popular. But instant noodles(方便面) have also become a world success. Now instant noodles are celebrating their 62^nd birthday!

Instant noodles (invent) by a Japanese named Momofuku Ando. To find a way to make noodles last longer, Ando (begin) experimenting in 1955 and three years later, he made the first bag of instant noodles. Now, sixty-two (year) on, they're eaten all over the world. In fact, they're popular that Japanese consider instant noodles as their (good) invention!

Each year, 95 billion packets of instant noodles are eaten around the world. In the UK, people call instant noodles "pot noodles". University students like (they) a lot. During the first term at college, you may be given a gift bag （include） instant noodles. Instant noodles are cheap and easy to eat. But watch out! People may (think) you are lazy if you are instant noodle lover.

The UN often sends instant noodles as part of its food aid. This is because of their long life and high fat, which makes people feel full for longer time.

However, instant noodles aren't totally innocent(无辜的). They are high in fat and salt. Health experts say they are bad us and we shouldn't eat them too often.

7. 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，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Henry found a job in a bookstore after graduating from the middle school. He wanted to get rich  he didn't want to do anything.

It was a cold morning. It was snowing  (heavy) and there was thin ice on the streets. Few people went to buy the books and the young man had nothing to do. While he  (watch) the traffic, a bag fell off a truck and it landed by the other side of the street.

"It was full of expensive things." Henry said to  (he). "I have to get it right now, or others will take it away."

And then, he went out of the shop. A driver saw him  (run) across the street and began to whistle(鸣笛), but he was  hurried that he didn't hear anything, he went on running. The driver had to drive to the side and he hit a big tree.  (unlucky), he was hurt in the accident. Two weeks later Henry was taken to court. A judge(法官) asked  he heard the whistle when he was running across the street. He said that something was wrong with his ears and he could hear nothing.

"But you can hear me this time," said the judge.

"Oh, I' m sorry. Now I can hear with one ear."

"Cover the ear  your hand and listen to me with your deaf one. Well, can you hear me?"

", I can't, sir."

"You are telling lies(谎). There is nothing wrong with either of your ears." The judge said.

8. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卷的相应位置。

Parents often tell their children facts about the world, for example: "Wear a scarf you'll catch a cold" and "Camels(骆驼) store water in the hump on their backs". But a new book calledActually Factually tells the (true) about many facts we accept questioning from science, geography and history.

book shows that many of them are not right!

Colds and flu was caused by a bug(小虫), not by ( get) cold. do many of us catch the illness in winter? Perhaps it's because we stay indoors, which makes it(easy) for others to get ill, if someone among us is ill.

The reason camels can walk across the sand for (day) is because there's much fat in their humps. When there is no food  (eat), their bodies use it. This means that it doesn't lose water through   (it) skin in the desert sun.

9. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

It was our school's yearly dancing show. I (be) excited that I was chosen by the teacher this time although I didn't have any experience of dancing for a show. I would dance in front of all the students and (teacher). It made me very proud. So I tried to improve my skills by (work) hard.

However, I was a bit sad my father had no time to watch me dance. He was invited to have a business meeting. I knew that my father would surely come to my show if he could. (lucky), my mother and my elder sister were still coming to watch my show.

the beginning of the day, I was very nervous. After changing into the dress and getting my make up done, I felt better. Then I went on to the stage bravely. I found it not difficult (perform) on the stage. I was very glad to see my mother and sister sitting in the second row.

Just before the lights turned dark, I saw my father rush into the hall and take these at beside my mother. a pleasant surprise it was! The sight of my father made . (I) smile. I danced confidently. I was so happy to share my wonderful time my family. Soon after the show, my family came backstage to congratulate me.

10. 阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

Matt is a primary school student who loves playing with little animals. One day, when he was on（he） way to school, he saw a homeless cat sitting in a box. It was a black-and-white cat with bright eyes. The cat was so cuteMatt couldn't help playing with it.

The longer Matt played withcat, the more he liked it. The little cat followed him as he left for school. Matt then decided（take）the cat to school with him. He put the cat in his schoolbagwent to school happily.

After Matt entered the class, he told some（classmate）about the cat, "As he opened the schoolbag to show them the cat, it suddenly jumped out and（start）running around the classroom. It even jumped onto the teacher's desk! Everyone in class was （excited）than ever before. Just at that time, the teacher came in and caught the cat（quick）. Matt felt embarrassed and his face turned red.

To Matt's surprise, the teacher came up to him（10）a smile, saying, "Matt, it's nice of you to lend a helping hand to homeless animals, but you are not allowed to take it to school. "