Module 3 Unit 3 Language in use 练习 2023-2024学年英语外研版九年级下册 一、阅读理解 Rita stepped into the cool, moving water. She pushed a black inner tube in front of her. She had a worried look on her face because she had never floated down a river before. “Let me hold your tube while you climb on,” said her father. He smiled at her. “There’s not a cloud in the sky. It’s a great day to be in the river, isn’t it ” Rita looked out across the water. People were floating by on tubes. Some talked and laughed as they easily down the river. Others leaned back with hats pulled over their faces. None of them looked terrified. “We’ll stay together,” said Rita’s father. “I’ll hold on to your rope.” “Will we go very fast ” Rita asked. “No,” said Dad. “We’ll move slowly for a while, and then it will get a little faster near the river’s bend. Don’t worry, Rita. You’ll be fine.” Rita looked at her tube. It gently moved up and down in the water. She saw a girl of her own age float by. The girl seemed to be having fun. Suddenly Rita’s worries disappeared. “I’m ready to climb on and ride, Dad,” she said. 1.The underlined word “floated” in the reading means “_____”. A.漂浮 B.乘坐 C.划船 2.What is Rita’s problem in this story A.She doesn’t like to be in cool water. B.She is afraid to try something new. C.She is worried that she will get sunburned . 3.What’s the weather like in the story A.Cloudy. B.Rainy. C.Sunny. 4.Which of these happened last in the story A.Rita pushed her black tube. B.Rita saw a girl of her own age. C.Rita stepped into the water. 5.What’s the best title for this passage A.Rita’s Ride. B.Rita’s Trip. C.Rita’s Visit. Chinatown is the name given to an area in the middle of London. It is a large Chinese community with a lot of Chinese restaurants, supermarkets and shops. In the 1950s, it was a poor area and everything was very cheap. At the same time, the world rice market changed and thousands of farm workers in Hong Kong lost their jobs. They began arriving in London to look for work. They found jobs in the restaurants in this area. These restaurant workers often worked 17 hours a day and had no time to learn English. As more Chinese arrived, more shops and businesses grew up. Wives came and joined their husbands and children came and joined their fathers. The community grew, and Chinatown was born. In the 1970s and 1980s, British-born Chinese started to have a better education and this brought economic (经济的)success to the area. Many families moved out of Chinatown, and there was more space for businesses. Chinatown soon became a popular place for tourists. Now everyone knows about London’s Chinatown. During the Chinese New Year, the streets are seen with flags and thousands of Chinese go into the streets. For most of the year, though, Londoners and tourists go there mainly for the food in the Chinese restaurants. The best restaurants are the ones where the Chinese eat. 6.From the t ... ...
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