Many people head to the Takhini Hot Springs i...

Many people head to the Takhini Hot Springs in Yukon, Canada to take part in the International Hair Freezing Contest ( 国际头发冰冻比赛) in winter. The event usually runs for the whole month of February which is traditionally the coldest time of the year in Yukon. It is below 4 oF(—20℃). The purpose of the contest is to create the most creative frozen hairstyle possible.

After checking in, you are led to the natural hot springs, which has a temperature of 104 oF(40℃). Thanks to the cold air, only putting the head into the water is enough to freeze hair.

You can also sit in the hot springs and allow the steam to gradually get on your head while the cold air freezes your hair. After the hair is frozen and molded ( 成 型 ) (when possible), you take pictures. The hot springs officials collect all the pictures during the contest and in mid to late March the top three pictures are chosen.

People must agree to give all rights of their pictures to the hot springs officials. The contest also offers some great prizes.

1st place: $750 and a free 30—time soak (浸泡) membership at the hot springs. 2nd place: $200 and a free 12—time soak pass.

3rd place: $100 and a free 3—day pass.

The contest started in 2011. Now it has become hugely popular and draws lots of people from all over the world.

1.Who will be the winner of the contest?

A.Jim, who freezes his hair in the most creative shape.

B.Sam, who stays in the cold air for the longest time.

C.Tom, who swims fastest in the water.

D.Tim, who takes the strangest photo of the hot springs.

2.The temperature of the water in the hot springs is________.

A.4℃ B.20℃ C.40℃ D.104℃

3.Which of the following describes the right order?

a. Put the head into the hot springs.

b. Hand over the photos to the contest.

c. Check in.

d. Make the hair frozen and molded.

A.a—c—b—d B.d—c—a—b C.d—b—a—c D.c—a—d—b

4.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A.The hot springs officials can put the pictures online.

B.The contest started in 2011 to raise money.

C.The third—place winner will go home with $200.

D.Now the contest is less popular than before.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A.The Most Famous Hot Springs of Canada

B.The International Hair Freezing Contest in Canada

C.The Coolest Hairstyle in the World

D.The Top Three Pictures of the Contest

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many people take running as a way to keep fit. They like to run in hot weather and enjoy the feeling of being wet through with sweat while running. Cold weather during winter months, with low temperatures and freezing cold winds, may keep many people from running in the open air.

However, a new study shows that the drop in temperature is a good reason to run. In fact, running in cold weather helps improve one’s performance. Many runners might find it easier to run in winter than in hot weather.

Lower temperatures reduce stress on the body. When you run in cold weather, your heart rate is lower. And the body needs less water on a cold day than in warm weather because dehydration levels are lower in winter than in warmer conditions.

John Brewer is a professor of applied sports science at ST. Mary’s University in London. For this study, he and other researchers put a group of people into a room where summer and winter weather conditions are recreated. The test subjects, were asked to run 10,000 meters under both conditions and their biological measurements were recorded and studied.

From the study, every movement runners make produces heat. The heat can be really damaging unless the body can lose it. One way in which people lose heat is by sweating. The body loses heat through droplets of sweet. The body also loses it by transporting the blood to the surface of the skin and it puts more stress on the heart, particularly in hot conditions because it’s much harder to lose heat when the outside environment is warm. As the result shows running in hot temperatures results in 6 percent higher heart rates.　

When running in cold conditions, the body does not have to work hard to pump blood to the skin surface. Therefore, it requires less energy. The most important thing for people who run in cold conditions is to wear the right clothing. Keep as dry as possible when exercising in low temperatures. Wear mittens on your hands instead of gloves. Wear more than one layer of clothing to keep sweat away from your skin. So don’t let winter weather keep you indoors. Simply get ready for the low temperatures and start running.

1.Why do most people dislike running outdoors in winter?

A. It’s too cold.　　 B. It’s hard to run.

C. It’s too easy to sweat.　　 D. It’s bad for the heart rate.

2.What does the underline word ＂dehydration＂ in Paragraph 3 means the loss of ______from the body.

A. water　　 B. heat　　 C. stress　　 D. blood

3.Why did John Brewer make a group of people run in a room?

A. It was easier to be reduce stress.

B. It was easier to produce heat.

C. It was easier to recreate different weather conditions.

D. It was easier to record their biological measurements.

4.What should people wear while running in cold winter?

A. A hat.　　 B. Gloves.

C. More clothing.　　 D. More than one layer of clothing.

5.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To tell people not to run in summer.

B. To describe how runners run in winter.

C. To encourage people to run outdoors in winter.

D. To compare the advantages of running in winter and in summer.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

To make sure that you enjoy your visit to the Harper Hot Springs(温泉)and that you are safe during your visit, please take time to read the following:

Do not put your head under the hot water because it may be bad for your eyes.

Do not run around because the floors may be slippery

Do not leave your children alone.

Do not leave your things about. Just ask one of our workers to look after your things.

Do not eat or drink anything in the area because we want to keep the area clean .There is a place for you to eat and soft drinks when you need to have a rest.

Do not bring anything made of glass into the area, because it maybe easily to broken when you fall.

Do not bring any hard drinks into the area.

Do not smoke in the area.

Do not stay in the sunlight for too long.

We hope that you will enjoy your visit here

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。并将其字母代号填入题前括号内。（10分）

1.The purpose(目的)of this notice is＿＿ .

A. to ask people to visit the Spring

B. to make people know the area

C. to tell visitors what not to do

D. to tell the visitors to have a rest

2.people are not allowed to＿＿ .

A. bring any things into the area

B. have soft drinks in the area

C. look after children in the area

D. sit in the sun for long in the area

3.＿＿is not mentioned(提到)in the notice.

A. How long visitors can stay in the area

B. What visitors cannot come to the area.

C. Who can take care of the visitors things

D. Whether smoking is allowed in the area

4.The Chinese meaning for“slippery” is＿＿

A.平坦的    B.湿滑的    C.狭隘的   D.冰凉的

5.The notice is Written for＿＿.

A. visitors       B. children      C. workers       D. managers

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many people love keeping the pets and have them as their good friends. In Canada, people usually take their pets to animal hospitals to give them injections（注射）so that they won't carry diseases（疾病）before they keep them in their houses. They have special animal food stores, though they can get animal food in almost every kind of stores. Some people spend around two hundred dollars a month on animal food.

When you visit people's houses, they would be very glad to show you their pets and they are very proud of them. You will also find that almost every family has a bird feeder in their garden. All kinds of birds are welcomed to come and have a good meal. They are free to come and go and nobody is allowed to kill any animal in Canada. They have a law against killing wild animals. If you kill an animal, you will be punished. If an animal happens to get run over by a car, people will be very sad about it.

People in Canada have many reasons to like animals. One of them might be: Their family ties are not as close as ours. When children grow up, they leave their parents and start their own life.

Then the old will feel lonely. But pets can solve this problem. They can be good friends and never leave them alone.

1.The passage mainly talks about _________.

A.how to keep diseases from pets B.pets in Canada

C.how to take good care of pets D.life of the old in Canada

2.They give their pets injections before keeping them at their houses because _________．

A.the pets are wild B.the pets are sick

C.they want to stop them from getting sick D.they want them to sleep on the way home

3.What does the underlined word "ties" mean in Chinese?

A.关系 B.领带 C.环境 D.绳子

4.In Canada, children leave their parents when they grow up because

A.their parents' houses are too small B.they don't love their parents any more

C.they can only find jobs far from their parents D.they won't depend on their parents any more

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Pets eat better than people.

B.Any bird can come to the bird feeders to eat.

C.Almost every family has a birdcage（鸟笼）in his house.

D.People buy animal food only at the animal food stores.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.

Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We generally hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer.

Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year—the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in]another　 heat wave in one city—Chicago, Illinois.

Besides drinking lots of cool water, doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose(宽松的)and light-colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.

Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused]by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.

1.Hot weather is common_________.

A．al1 over the world

B．in many parts of the world

C．in some parts of the world

D．in a few parts of the world

2.Experts say maybe _________is a nature’s most dangerous killer.

A．heat　　　　　　 B．a flood

C．a storm　　　　 D．an earthquake

3.About 1,700 people died of heat in the US _________.

A．in 1900　　　　 B．in 1980

C．in 1995　　　　 D．in 1980 and 1995

4.The passage is talking about _______.

A．a1l kinds of terrible natural events in the world

B．some health problems caused by hot weather

C．how to prevent health problems

D．the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Extremely hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Hot weather can not only make people feel hot, but also cause serious health problems-even death. Floods, sand storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year.1..

2..For example, extreme heat killed more than one hundred people in India and Pakistan in 2007. Daytime temperatures rose to more than 45℃ in some areas. On June 11th, the temperature in one town hit 51℃.

Experts say the total heat of a hot day or several days can influence health.3..

Heat waves often become dangerous when the nighttime temperature does not drop much from the highest daytime temperature. They cause great harm on the human body.

Doctors say do many things to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat.4.. Wear a hat or other head coverings when in the sun. Wear light-colored clothing made of natural materials. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. Also, rest more often because physical activities produce body heat. Experts say it is very important to drink before, during and after exercise.5.. At the same time, experts also advise us against drinking sweet drinks, tea or coffee in hot weather.

根据短文内容,将方框中的五个句子填写到文中适当的位置。

A.So does extreme heat.

B.Stay out of the sun if possible.

C.Several hot days are considered a heat wave.

D.In hot weather, drinking cool drinks is the best..

E.Heat may be one of the deadliest killers in the nature.

九年级英语补全短文5选5困难题查看答案及解析

Fuzhou is known________the City of Banian(榕树) and it is also famous________its hot springs.

A.to; for B.for; to C.as; for

九年级英语单选题困难题查看答案及解析

What’s the best thing to eat on a hot summer day? Many people would say ice cream.　 Yes, eating ice cream with some fruit on top is a great way to cool down. But think before you eat. If your body is hot from playing sports, it’s not the best time to eat ice cream.

When your body is hot, a lot of ice cream may give your stomach some problems, and you could get diarrhea(腹泻). You can eat some ice cream after you’ve cooled down a bit and had some tea. Just try not to eat too much all at once!

After dinner is another time people shouldn’t eat or drink anything cold. Drink something hot instead, and your stomach will digest(消化) your food better. If you love fruit, summer is a great time for you. Go to the market and pick out the best fruit of the season. If you want to stay cool, oranges, bananas, pears and watermelons can help. Also, try to eat more ginger(姜) and gram(绿豆). They will help you stay cool and healthy.

In summer, bacteria grow very fast and make your food go bad quickly. Try hard to keep yourself and your home clean in summer. Always eat clean, fresh food. When you feel like eating a cold dish, put vinegar(醋) in it to kill bacteria. If you can’t finish your food and want to eat it again next day, make sure you heat it enough to kill the bacteria in it. And when you put food in the fridge, make sure to keep the cooked food away from the uncooked food.

Stay healthy this summer, and enjoy nice food now and then.

1.Eating ice cream with some fruit on top is a great way to _______.

A.become hot B.cool down

C.get a cold D.warm up

2.What may happen if you eat a lot of ice cream when your body is hot?

A.You may get diarrhea. B.Your stomach will feel good.

C.You are sure to have a cough. D.Your head may have some problems.

3.What can you do to stay cool in summer?

A.You should drink something hot.

B.You can go to the market to help people.

C.You’d better not eat too much ginger and gram.

D.You can eat some bananas, pears and watermelons.

4.What does the underlined word “bacteria” mean in Chinese?

A.蘑菇 B.细菌 C.酵母 D.小麦

5.What’s the best title of the passage?

A.Always eat clean and fresh food. B.Drink something hot after dinner.

C.How do you stay healthy in summer? D.Eating ice cream can help you cool down.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

What’s the best thing to eat on a hot summer day? Many people would say ice-cream. Yes, eating ice-cream with some fruit on top is a great way to cool down. But think before you eat. If your body is hot from playing sports, it's not the best time to eat ice-cream.

When your body is hot, a lot of ice-cream may give your stomach some problems, and you could get diarrhea(腹泻). You can eat some ice-cream after you’ve cooled down a bit and had some tea. Just try not to eat too much all at once!

After dinner is another time people shouldn’t eat or drink anything cold. Drink something hot after you eat, and your stomach will digest your food better. If you love fruit, summer is a great time for you. Go to the market and pick out the best fruit of the season. If you want to stay cool, oranges, bananas, pears and watermelons can help. Also, try to eat more ginger(姜)and gram(绿豆). They will help you stay cool and healthy.

In summer, bacteria(细菌) grow very fast and make your food go bad quickly. Try hard to keep yourself and your home clean in summer. Always eat clean, fresh food. When you feel like eating a cold dish, put vinegar(醋)in it to kill bacteria. If you can’t finish your food and want to eat it again next day, make sure you heat it enough to kill the bacteria in it. And when you put food in the fridge, make sure to keep the cooked food away from the uncooked food.

Stay healthy this summer, and enjoy a nice treat now and then. What’s inside your favourite snacks?

1.Having ice-cream with some________ is a great way to cool down.

A.fruit B.tea C.food D.milk

2.The underlined word “digest” most probably means________ in Chinese.

A.杀死 B.杀菌 C.消化 D.降温

3.It is the best time to eat ice-cream ________.

A.while playing football B.right after dinner

C.if your body is too hot from playing D.after you've cooled down a bit after sports

4.From the passage we can know that________ can kill bacteria.

A.oranges B.jam C.vinegar D.ginger

5.The passage mainly tells us________ in summer.

A.what we can eat. B.what to eat and how to eat them.

C.how to cook food. D.how to stop food going bad.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

1.The purpose of this notice is____________．

A．to ask people to visit the springs　　　

B．to make visitors know the area

C．to tell visitors what not to do　　　　　

D．to tell the visitors to have a rest

2.The notice is written for____________.

A．visitors　　　　　　 B．children　　　　     C．workers　　　　　 D．managers

3.____________is NOT mentioned in the notice．

A．How long visitors can stay in the area　

B．What visitors cannot bring to the area

C．Who looks after the visitors’ things　　

D．Whether smoking is allowed in the area

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析