《2024年走进重高培优测试九年级英语全一册人教版》

五、短文填空
根据短文内容和所给中文提示，在空白处填入单词。每空限填一词。
You either have it or you don't—a sense of direction. But why is it that some people could (1)________(成功) in finding their way across the Sahara(撒哈拉沙漠) without a map while others lose themselves in the next street?
Scientists say people are all born with a sense of direction, while you may not understand (2)________(怎样) it works. One opinion is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Experts from the University of Liverpool (3)________(同意) with this idea. What's more, they suggest that if people don't develop their sense of direction, they'll lose it.
“Children have the ability to find their ways around after they're seven years old,” said Jim Martland, a research director from the University of Liverpool. “However, they'll never develop the skills to improve their sense of direction (4)________(除非) they go out alone,” he added.
Jim Martland gives us some (5)________(建议) on improving the sense of direction.
◇ If you're at home and using a map, try to find your (6)________(地址) and the place where you're going on the map. And then try to find the way between them.
◇ If you want to leave your bike in a place where you've (7)________(从未) been, put it near something like a big stone or a tree. Pay (8)________(注意力) to the landmarks(地标) on the route(路线) as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the (9)________(相同的) route.
◇ Use lines such as streets in a town or walls in the countryside. Count your steps so that you know how (10)________(远) you have walked. And notice any landmark that can help you to find out where you are.

答案： 1.succeed　2.how　3.agree　4.unless 5.advice/suggestions　6.address　7.never 8.attention　9.same　10.far

六、补全对话
根据对话内容，从方框中选出五个适当的句子补全对话。（其中有两项为多余选项）
A：Excuse me, is there a bookstore around here?
B：Yes, there is. (1)________
A：Could you tell me where it is?
B：Certainly. Go along the street and turn right at the third turning. Then walk until you see Qiulin Shopping Mall. (2)________
A：You mean it's across from Qiulin Shopping Mall?
B：Exactly.
A：(3)________
B：One kilometer.
A：(4)________
B：Yes. You'd better take the subway. It's fast and convenient.
A：Great! Oh, and one more thing. What time does the bookstore close?
B：(5)________ You'd better ask for detailed information in the bookstore.
A：Thank you very much.
B：You're welcome.

答案： 1.D　2.E　3.B　4.A　5.F