《2025年教与学课程同步讲练九年级英语全一册外研版》

A. Fill in the mind map according to the passage.
Background
• Bertha received an invitation from 1. Aunt Meg.
• Grace was going to 2. work/earn money at a bookstore at first.
Bertha's kindness
• Bertha was 3. sorry for Grace.
• Bertha asked Aunt Meg to allow Grace to go to her home.
A life-changing invitation
Grace's decision
With Bertha's generous help, Grace got the opportunity to 4. enjoy/spend her summer vacation at Aunt Meg's home.
Ending
• Aunt Meg adopted Grace.
• Grace had a new home.
• Bertha was happy about the 5. result.
B. Choose the best answer.
6. Why did Bertha write to Aunt Meg? ( A )
A. To suggest inviting Grace.
B. To turn down the invitation.
C. To ask for money for Grace.
D. To introduce a friend to her.
7. What does the underlined sentence "I adopted Grace." probably mean? ( D )
A. They've met before.
B. Aunt Meg changed Grace.
C. Aunt Meg made friends with Grace.
D. Grace became a family member of Aunt Meg.
8. How did Grace feel in the letter? ( A )
A. Excited.
B. Lucky.
C. Alone.
D. Shocked.
9. What can we learn from the story? ( B )
A. A good beginning makes a good ending.
B. Small acts of kindness can change someone's life.
C. You are who your friends are.
D. Never stop trying and you will become better.

答案： A. 1. Aunt Meg 2. work/earn money 3. sorry 4. enjoy/spend 5. result
B. 6. A 7. D 8. A 9. B