《2025年阳光夺冠九年级英语下册》

D(大单元)
Living with Less
These days, it seems that many people are trying to live more with less. They throw away all the less - used things, or some things that are not necessary. They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on the things that matter most. 36 .
①More free time
The more things you own, 37 . Just keep the things you use or enjoy. You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you really want to do. Care for fewer things, and spend more time with friends and family.
②Money saved
As you stop buying things you don't need, your finances(经济状况) will be better. 38 . Learn to reward(奖励) yourself with rich experiences.
③Changed values
39 . You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness. True happiness comes from making memories(回忆) with loved ones. Living simply lowers your stress(压力), betters your health and allows you to find out what's important. Try to discover the peace and happiness this way of living can bring. Don't wait for a holiday to start living simply. Start today, 40 .
A. and you will find that less is more
B. Here are some advantages of living simply
C. Once you break the habit, your values will change
D. the more time you will spend keeping them in order
E. You can save some money and take a special trip instead
36. ________ 37. ________ 38. ________ 39. ________
40. ________

答案： 36.B 37.D 38.E 39.C 40.A

四、短文填空(20分)(江西中考改编)
enter steal what while another laugh visitor impolitely height wise
Many years ago, there were many states in China. The State of Qi used to be very strong, but it became less powerful. YanZi was a 41 adviser, so the king of Qi sent him to ask Chu to support each other.
The king of Chu knew YanZi was very short. He tried to make YanZi feel shy about his 42 . When YanZi arrived, the guard told him 43 through the small gate. YanZi didn't get angry. “Only a state of dogs will greet 44 with a gate for dogs. I'm visiting the State of Chu. This gate isn't for me.” YanZi said. So the guard had to take him through the main gate.
The king of Chu was unhappy at 45 YanZi did. “Why did Qi send YOU? Don't they have anyone better?” the king tried 46 way.
“If Qi meets a great king, it'll send the best ambassador(使臣). I'm the worst. That's why I'm here.” YanZi replied calmly(镇定地). At this time, the guards brought a thief(小偷) to the king. The thief was from Qi. “Ha! YanZi, is Qi a state of thieves?” asked the king 47 .
YanZi replied, “The orange trees south of Huai River produce big and delicious fruit, 48 the orange trees north of Huai River produce small and sour fruit. The environment makes the fruit grow differently. In Qi, people are good and honest, but here, they 49 . What made that person a thief here?”
Finally, the king looked at YanZi and 50 , “I was wrong about you and your state!”
41. ________ 42. ________ 43. ________ 44. ________
45. ________ 46. ________ 47. ________ 48. ________
49. ________ 50. ________

答案： 41.wise 42.height 43.to enter 44.visitors 45.what 46.another 47.impolitely 48.while 49.steal 50.laughed