《2025年学习之友九年级英语上册外研版》

Ⅰ. 单词拼写。
In many (1)countries (国家), the new year begins on 1st (2)January (一月), but people start (3)celebrating (庆祝) on 31st December, New Year’s Eve. In New York many people go to Times Square on that day. While they’re (4)waiting (等候) for the New Year, they listen to music, sing traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o’clock, everyone (5)counts (倒数) down from 10: 10, 9, 8...As soon as it’s 12 o’clock, everyone shouts very loudly, “Happy New Year!”

答案： Ⅰ.
(1)countries
(2)January
(3)celebrating
(4)waiting
(5)counts

Ⅱ. 任务型阅读。
In the US, Mother’s Day is a holiday on the second Sunday in May. It is a day when children give their mothers cards, presents and flowers.
One of the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day is to give your mother a day off. Let her have a good rest while other members of the family do the housework.
Many families begin Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed. Usually Dad and the children will let Mum eat late as they go into the kitchen and get ready for her favourite meal. A Mother’s Day breakfast can include anything your mum likes.
After the food is cooked, they keep everything nice on a plate. They don’t forget to put a bottle with only one flower. It’s spring here, the children can pick the nicest flower from the garden outside. When everything is ready, Dad and children carefully carry the plate and Mum’s favourite books and newspapers up to her bedroom. Cards and small presents from the children can be put on the plate before it is given to Mum in bed.
Many families take Mum out to her favourite restaurant for a meal. It is a good day to let your mum rest and let her see what a wonderful family she has.
1. In the US, Mother’s Day usually comes on the second Sunday in May.
2. One of the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day is to give your mother a day off.
3. Many families begin Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed.
4. Dad and the children usually go into the kitchen and cook meal in order to let Mum sleep late.
5. According to the passage, Mother’s Day is to let your mother know that she has a wonderful family.

答案： Ⅱ.1. the second Sunday 2. a day off 3. breakfast in bed 4. sleep late 5. she has a wonderful family