Have you ever heard someone say, “You complet...

Have you ever heard someone say, “You completely look like you’re a Jessica” or someone similar? People seem to think that they know what kind of person a “Jessica” or a “Michael” looks like. Why is this?

According to a research in the Journey of personality (个性) and Social Psychology, humans like to connect people’s names with their looks (长相), and can even guess someone’s name according to how they look. Researchers at the Herbrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, collected thousands of photos of people’s faces. They put a name under each photo. Then, they asked volunteers to guess which of the four names was correct. The volunteers were able to guess the right name 38 percent of the time. It seems that the faces really give them clues (线索) about someone’s name, Reader’s Digest reported. However, the volunteers were not as good at guessing the real names of people who used nicknames (昵称) more often than their real names. This may show that a person’s looks are influenced by their name only if they use it often.

This kind of face-name matching happens because we often become what other people expect us to become,” Ruth Mayo from the university told science news website Eurek Alert.

The researchers believe there are also stereotype (刻板印象) about names. For example, the volunteers usually think that men named Bob should have rounder faces because the word itself looks round. They may think that women named Rose are beautiful. They expect them to be just like the flowers that they are named for.

1.The purpose of the research is to find out________.

A.how people’s looks influence their names B.if people’s names are related to their looks

C.what the most popular English names are D.if men’s names are different from women’s

2.The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refers to (指代) ________.

A.the women B.the volunteers C.the researchers D.the flowers

3.The volunteers in the research most probably match Picture with the name “Rose”.

A. B. C. D.

4.According to the text, some people look like their names because they________.

A.like to connect their names with their own looks

B.use nicknames more often than their real names

C.have become what others expect them to become

D.look forward to being seen as special persons.

5.Which of the following would most probably have this text?

A.Business Week B.New York Daily News

C.Discovery D.Science Progress

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Have you ever heard someone say it was "raining frogs"? You might think this is impossible, but in rare cases, it has actually rained frogs! How could this happen? During a tornado or a powerful thunderstorm, water from a pond or lake can be sucked into the air. This includes anything that is in the water.

The storm continues to move. As it travels, it releases the water into the air. Does this mean that frogs and fish come raining down from the sky? Yes, this is exactly what happens!

Cases of strange things falling down from the sky have been reported for many years. People have seen small frogs, fish, grasshoppers and snails drop from the sky in places like France, India and the United States. Are animals the only things that get swept up by storms? No. In fact, in 1995,it rained soda cans in the United States!

1.Why is it possible to rain frogs from the sky?

A.Frogs are swept up by the storm. B.God casts down a rain of frogs.

C.Frogs go into the air when it rains. D.The sky is the living place for frogs.

2.What are some unusual things that fall from the sky mentioned in this article?

A.Frogs and snakes. B.Snails and soda cans.

C.Fish and soda. D.Grasshoppers and trees.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A.France is more likely to rain fish. B.It once rained soda cans in India.

C.It's possible to rain real cats one day. D.Raining frogs often happen worldwide.

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Have you ever heard your own voice? “Of course,” you say. Has anyone else ever heard your voice? Again you say, “Of course.”But that’s not quite true. Nobody else has ever heard your voice—the way you hear it. When you talk, you set up sound waves(声波). The air outside your head carries the sound waves to your outer ears. But, of course, the sound of your voice begins inside your head. The bones(骨头) of your head pick up the sound waves, too. They carry the sound waves straight to your inner(里面的) ears. You get the sound from the outside and the inside too. Other people get just the sound waves from the outside. That’s why they don’t hear your voice the way you do.

1.The sound of your voice begins ________.

A. inside your head　　 B. outside your head

C. in your inner ears D. in your outer ears

2.When you talk, other people hear your voice _______.

A. through the bones of your head

B. from the outside

C. from the inside

D. all of the above

3.The phrase “pick up” here means ________.

A. to raise　　　 B. to get

C. to choose　　 D. to pull

4.The passage is mainly about _________.

A. waves in the air

B. the way you hear your own voice

C. voice gets around far and wide

D. the different ways you and others hear your voice

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever heard of the expression “birdbrain”? People use it to talk about someone who is stupid, but crows(乌鸦) show that this is unfair. Now it has been discovered that crows may understand analogies (类推法).

It was once thought that only humans could understand analogies, which help us to solve problems creatively.

To test this ability in animals, scientists do RMTS tests. If a pair was AA, for example, picking BB to match it would be correct. If the pair was CD, however, then EF would be correct.

Monkeys have learned RMTS, but scientists wanted to know if crows could do it, too. An international team led by Edward Wasserman from the US first trained two crows to match things by color, shape and number in what is called IMTS, then moved onto RMTS.

For the IMTS test, the birds were put in a cage with a plate that had three cards and two cups in it. The card in the middle was the sample (样本), while the other wasn’t. The cup with the card that matched the sample card had some food to eat.

In the second part of the experiment, the birds were tested with RMTS tests. A card with two same-sized circles, for example, meant they should pick the test card with two same-sized squares and not two different-sized circles (圆). The birds did well in the more difficult test and picked the correct card more than three quarters of the time, Science News reports.

Wasserman was surprised that crows were able to solve the problem without any training in RMTS. “What the crows have done is surprising,” he said.

So perhaps it’s time to stop saying “birdbrain” for good.

1.In the opening paragraph, the writer used “birdbrain” to 　　 .

A. teach people how to use this expression

B. introduce a famous scientist Edward Wasserman

C. introduce recent findings about crows’ intelligence (智力)

D. get readers interested in the background of the expression

2.The underlined phrase “this ability” in the 3rd paragraph refers to 　　 .

A. the ability to play cards

B. the ability to find food to eat

C. the ability to understand analogies

D. the ability to pick the test card

3.In the RMTS test, if the birds were given the sample like this, which card should they　 pick?

A. 　　　　 B. 　　 C. 　　　 D.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A. Monkeys understand analogies.　

B. Crows show how clever they are.

C. Crows did well in RMTS.

D. Monkeys are cleverer than crows.

九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase” once in a blue moon”? People use this expression to describe something that they do not do very often. For example, someone might say that he tries to avoid eating sweets because they are unhealthy, but will eat chocolate” once in a blue moon”. Or someone who does not usually like to go to the beach might say “I visit the shore once in a blue moon.”While many people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind it.

The first thing to know is that the moon itself is never really blue. This is just an expression. In fact, the phrase” blue moon” has to do with the shape of the moon, not the color.

As the moon travels around the earth, it appears to change shape. We associate certain names with certain shapes of the moon. For example, when we can see a small part of the moon it is called a crescent moon. A crescent is a shape that looks like the tip of a fingernail when we cannot see the moon at all; it is called a new moon.

When we can see the whole moon is called a full moon. Usually, there is only one full moon every month. Sometimes, however there will be two full moons in one month. When this happens, the second full moon is called a blue moon”.

Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons. As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare (稀有的)event. This fact has led people to use the expression” once in a blue moon” to describe other very rare events in their lives.

1.Which of the following would be a good example of using the phrase” once in a blue moon”.

A．Simon often tells jokes. Simon tells jokes once in a blue moon.

B．Tom rarely remembers to do exercise. Tom does exercise once in a blue moon.

C．Mary likes to go shopping every weekend. Mary goes shopping once in a blue moon.

D．Cindy hates to stay up, but she stays up every day. Cindy stays up once in a blue moon.

2.When does a blue moon happen in nature?

A．When the moon has a blue moon.

B．When we cannot see the moon at all.

C．When there are two full moons in one month.

D．When we can only see a small part of the color.

3.How often will a blue moon happen over the next twenty years?

A．Once a year.                           B．Less than once a year.

C．More than once a year.                   D．At least twice a year.

4.What does the underlined part “This fact” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．A blue moon is a very rare event.

B．The moon appears to change shape.

C．The moon itself is never really bluee.

D．A blue moon has to do with the shape of the moon.

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Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “once in a blue moon”? People use this expression to describe something that they do not do very often. For example, someone might say that he tries to avoid（避免） eating sweets because they are unhealthy, but will eat chocolate” once in a blue moon”. Or someone who does not usually like to go to the beach might say “I visit the shore once in a blue moon.”While many people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind it.

The first thing to know is that the moon itself is never really blue. This is just an expression. In fact, the phrase” blue moon” has to do with the shape of the moon, not the color.

As the moon travels around the earth, it appears to change shape. We associate(联系) certain names with certain shapes of the moon. For example, when we can see a small part of the moon it is called a crescent moon. A crescent is a shape that looks like the tip（尖端） of a fingernail （手指甲）when we cannot see the moon at all,　 it is called a new moon. When we can see the whole moon, it is called a full moon. Usually, there is only one full moon every month. Sometimes, however there will be two full moons in one month. When this happens, the second full moon is called a blue moon”.

Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons. As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare (稀有的)event. This fact has led people to use the expression” once in a blue moon” to describe other very rare events in their lives.

1.Which of the following would be a good example of using the phrase” once in a blue moon”?

A．Simon often tells jokes. Simon tells jokes once in a blue moon.

B．Tom hardly remembers to do exercise. Tom does exercise once in a blue moon.

C．Mary likes to go shopping every weekend. Mary goes shopping once in a blue moon.

D．Cindy hates to do housework, but she does housework every day. Cindy does housework once in a blue moon.

2.When does a blue moon happen in nature?　 ________________

A．When the moon has a blue moon.

B．When we cannot see the moon at all.

C．When there are two full moons in one month.

D．When we can only see a small part of the color.

3. How often will a blue moon happen over the next twenty years?__________

A．Once a year.

B．Less than once a year.

C．More than once a year.

D．At least twice a year.

4.What does the underlined part “This fact” in the last paragraph refer to?___________

A．A blue moon is a very rare event.

B．The moon appears to change shape.

C．The moon itself is never really blue.

D．A blue moon has to do with the shape of the moon.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “once in a blue moon”？ People use this expression to describe something that they do not do very often. For example, someone might say that he tries to avoid eating sweets because they are unhealthy, but will eat chocolate “once in a blue moon”. Or someone who does not usually like to go to the beach might say “I visit the shore once in a moon.” While many people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind it.

The first thing to know is that the moon itself is never really blue. This is just an expression. In fact, the phrase “blue moon” has to do with the shape of the moon, not the color.

As the moon travels around the earth, it appears to change shape. We associate names with certain shapes of the moon. For example, when we can see a small part of the moon, it is called a crescent moon. A crescent is a shape that looks like the tip of a fingernail. When we cannot see the moon at all, it is called a new moon. When we can see the whole moon, it is called a full moon. Usually, there is only one full moon every month. Sometimes, however, there will be two full moons in one month. When this happens, the second full moon is called a “blue moon”．

Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons. As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare event. This_fact has led people to use the expression “once in a blue moon” to other very rare events in their lives.

1. Which of the following would be a good example of using the phrase “once in a blue moon”？

A. Simon often tells jokes. Simon tells jokes once in a blue moon.

B. Tom rarely remembers to do exercise. Tom does exercise once in a blue moon.

C. Mary likes to go shopping every weekend. Mary goes shopping once in a blue moon.

D. Cindy hates to stay up, but she stays up every day. Cindy stays up once in a blue moon.

2.When does a blue moon happen in nature?

A. When the moon has a blue moon.

B. When we cannot see the moon at all.

C. When there are two full moons in one month.

D. When we can only see a small part of the moon.

3. Which of the following is another example of something that has a crescent shape?

A. The letter “O”.　　 B. The letter “M”．

C. The letter “H”.　 D. The letter “C”．

4.How often will a blue moon happen over the next twenty years?

A. Once a year.　 　　　　　　　　 B. Less than once a year.

C. More than once a year.　　 D. At least twice a year.

5. What does the underlined part “This fact” in the last paragraph refer to(所指)?

A. A blue moon is a very rare event.

B. The moon appears to change shape.

C. The moon itself is never really blue.

D. A blue moon has to do with the shape of the moon.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever been in the situation when you really didn’t believe what someone was saying? Perhaps they were saying “yes” but their heads were shaking “no”. The difference between the words people say and our understanding of what they are saying comes from body language. By knowing more signs of body language, you can more easily understand other people, and more effectively communicate with them. Movements, gestures, and facial expressions all say that something is going on. What’s more, the way we talk, walk, sit and stand all give messages to people. As you watch others, confident people will stand still with shoulders back, give slow and clear speech and always give eye contact. Otherwise, the person seems to have little confidence. If a person speaks to you with his body turning away from you, arms crossed or very small facial expressions, this person is giving his “dead ears”. He usually doesn’t listen to you. And it’s crucial to know when people are lying. Some of the typical signs that a person is lying include: A person gives little or no eye contact, or there may be fast eye movements. Hand or fingers are in front of his or her mouth when speaking. His skin changes in color, red in face or neck area. Voice changes, etc. However, one size does not fit all. When you watch others, you need to try to guess what they are saying or guess what is going on. but it is also important to recognize that body language may vary between individuals, and between different cultures and nationalities. Understand the signs that you are reading, and have a conversation more easily with people around you.

1.The following are all signs of body language except____________.

A. what we talk about

B. facial expressions

C. movements and gesture

D. how we talk and walk

2.The sign of speaking with arms crossed shows that a person___________.

A. is lying　　 B. is giving “dead ears”

C. has little confidence　　 D. has a lot of gestures

3.When someone is lying, he or she will probably______________.

A. turn the body away　　 B. move hands fast

C. give little eye contact　　 D. stand still with shoulders back

4.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Body language helps you know if others are lying.

B. Body language is different in different countries.

C. Body language is sometimes irresponsible.

D. Body language helps communicate.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever heard the saying “If you want a friend, be one”? If you want to make friends with others, you should be friendly to them at first.

Here is how one ① /new teacher made friends/ with the pupils in her class on the first day of school. As the bell rang, the teacher smiled at each pupil. Then she said in a quiet voice, “Good morning. How nice it is to have all of you in my class this year. I’d like to know each of you. I am sure we will enjoy working together.” ② Her voice was sweet and her look was friendly, so everyone felt happy.

She told the pupils her name and wrote it on the blackboard. Then she told them some of the things she liked to do and she was hoping to do with them during the year. ③ Then she said to the boys and girls, “Now you know my name and the things I like and I want to know your names and the things you like. ”

Could you make friends by doing the same as this teacher did?

One way of getting to know girls and boys in your class is to find out more about them. ④People often make friends with those who have the same hobbies. You play the same games and go on journeys together. It is a good way to make friends.

1.根据①处的注音写出英语单词。

2.根据②处的划线句子在下面句子中的每个空白处填入一个适当的词（首字母已给出）。

Everyone felt happy b_______ o________ her sweet voice and her friendly look.

3.1）在③处的划线部分中找出哪个词的最后一个音可以失去爆破。

2）在③处的划线部分中找出两个可以连读的词。

4.将④处的划线句子翻译成汉语。

5.从文中找出一句能概括本文主旨大意的句子。

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An apple a day keeps a doctor away. Have you ever heard anyone say this? Do you think if people eat one or two apples a day they won’t get sick? Last year some scientists wanted to find out if this old saying is true. They divided a college class into two groups. The first group ate 2 apples a day. The second group didn’t eat apples. After six months they added up the times the young people got sick. The apple eaters turned out to be healthier than those who hadn’t eaten apples. It seemed to show that an apple a day does keep people healthy.

根据短文内容，判断正（A）误（B）。

1.An apple a day can make you strong enough to drive a strong doctor away.

2.If people eat an apple a day without eating other food they won’t get sick at all.

3.Scientists found out that the old saying is true

4.The second group was not as healthy as the first group.

5.Nowadays the old saying doesn’t work any more.

九年级英语阅读判断中等难度题查看答案及解析