Most of us like to know where we are and wher...

Most of us like to know where we are and where we're going. It can feel strange to be _______. The words "being lost" make us think of a dark and scary wood or street, _______ that's not always the case.

Once we were on holiday in Venice. My dad planned to go out to take photos early the next morning. Mum wasn't _______ , but I would go with him, only because he _______ I could have the biggest ever bowl of Italian ice cream if I did. _______ else would I get up so early?

So at 5 a.m. the next day we left the hotel and started walking in the _______ streets. When the sun came up, Dad started taking photos and I _______ him, down small streets and over little bridges.

After about an hour, I turned to Dad and asked, "Where are we?" He said, "I have no idea. "I immediately felt a bit _______, but Dad just laughed and said, "We're lost!", I told him to _______ his map or phone. He said, "I only brought the ________. Come on, let’s get more lost!" He laughed again.

His laughter ________ me and made me feel safe. Slowly people were appearing on the streets—shops and cafes began to open.

I began to ________ that we were lost, and just started watching and taking in everything that was happening around me.

________, after about four hours of walking around, we were back. Mum asked anxiously(担心地), "Where have you been?" I said with a big ________, "We got lost!"

These days we ________ get lost with so many things around us—maps, GPS, apps on our phones, and so on. But Dad showed me that being lost can sometimes simply be something to enjoy.

1.A.alone B.lost C.afraid D.silent

2.A.or B.so C.but D.and

3.A.worried B.touched C.satisfied D.interested

4.A.expected B.realized C.remembered D.promised

5.A.How B.Why C.When D.Where

6.A.modern B.noisy C.empty D.bright

7.A.left B.invited C.guided D.followed

8.A.scared B.hurt C.hungry D.tired

9.A.pick up B.think of C.take out D.pay for

10.A.map B.bowl C.phone D.camera

11.A.saved B.relaxed C.stopped D.warned

12.A.doubt B.forget C.imagine D.regret

13.A.Finally B.Recently C.Certainly D.Suddenly

14.A.surprise B.shame C.smile D.fear

15.A.hardly B.often C.nearly D.always

九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

They tell us when to get up or when we’re running late for work and whether we are in danger of missing our favourite TV programme. But while our daily activities depend on clocks that tell us the time science is discovering that our well-being is influenced by a very different kind of timepiece. Circadian rhythms---the human body’s own internal(体内的) clock—have a powerful influence on our health and behaviour. They are programmed from birth and control functions ranging from temperature and blood pressure to sleep patterns.

In recent years researchers have also discovered that this built-in mechanism (内在机制) can influence everything from the way we react to medicines to how well we learn music.

The latest example, from experts at Harvard University in the US, shows that the human body clock can even influence whether or not we are likely to tell the truth. Researchers found it was easier for people to tell lies in the afternoon because as they were tired, the self control that would normally prevent them from lying started to break down. Tiredness made it easier for them to tell lies ---especially if it meant they got a financial reward at the end.

“The body clock has a great effect on us all,” says Professor Jim Horne from the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University. “Most people tend to feel good around late morning and then decline in the early afternoon. But the time most of us will feel our sharpest is between 6pm and 8pm. That’s because sleepiness tends to build up throughout the day. By early evening our body clock kicks in to wake us up. One reason may be to ensure we get home safely. When our ancestors (祖先) were coming home after hunting all day, their internal clocks kicked in to get them home in one piece.”

So what effects do circadian rhythms have and what’s the best time of day to take advantage of them?

1.The underlined word “They” in the first paragraph refers to_____ .

A. our health and behaviour　　 B. scientists and experts

C. our daily routines　　 D. circadian rhythms

2.The research referred to in Paragraph 3 found that people would rather ______ .

A. tell lies when they are tired　　 B. tell lies if they are rewarded

C. get angry as they become tired　　 D. break down because they are tired

3.According to the passage, when are people most quick-thinking?

A. In the morning.　　 B. Around midday.

C. In the late afternoon.　　 D. In the early evening.

4.What information will the writer probably give following the last paragraph?

A. An explanation of how the human body clock controls the body.

B. Examples of how the human body clocks control the body.

C. Examples of the most suitable time to do different activities.

D. Some practical suggestions to prevent people from lying.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

---We’re going to Yangzhou Museum to see the burial goods of Suiti(隋炀帝)this weekend, and I’d like you to come.

--- ______! I have a meeting to attend that day. Thank you all the same.

A. No problem　　　　 B. What a pity

C. Never mind　　　　 D. That’s OK

九年级英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Most of us drink soda. Even if we know soft drinks are bad for the health. I think we need to know more about this drink that we love so much. And here are five reasons why we drink soda:

The taste could be one thing that makes us like drinking soda. It is delicious. In fact, it is so good that many people drink it with every meal.

Even if you wanted to drink something else, you would be hard to find it as displayed in stores, at fast-food chains and supermarket. You might not realize that Coke and Pepsi are everywhere until you try to stop drinking soda.

The most important thing about soda is convenient. If you want something in a hurry, it can be taken easily and convenient to drink.

Everyone in the world knows these soft drinks. Companies spend billions of dollars on advertising sodas, and put them up everywhere, in stores, restaurants, stations, museums, and even schools.

Soda may be cheaper than the fruit juice and milk. With meals, a large soda is only a dollar, and you get chips!

九年级英语其他题困难题查看答案及解析

We most prefer to say yes to the ______ of someone we know and like.

A. attempts　　 B. requests　　 C. doubts　　 D. promises

九年级英语单选题困难题查看答案及解析

阅读短文，完成任务。

We are all asked to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives us some suggestions on how to make an excellent speech.

(A)Usually people are often afraid of making a speech in public. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, your talk took long, and you get your audience bored. Later you think,“Thank Goodness!(B) It’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I will never have to do that again.”

Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that hard. Here are some simple steps to make preparations. Firstly, ask yourself the purpose of your speech. Why are you speaking? Secondly, collect as many facts as you can on your subject.Thirdly, spend enough time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures,charts and graphs(图表) if they help make your points clearer. Lastly, never forget your audience.Treat your audience with respect.They will be thankful.

Just remember! Be prepared. Know your subject and your audience. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And trust yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to -person contact with your audience.

If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of speaking in public. (C) In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Have a try!

1.把（A）处画线句子翻译成汉语

_________________________________________

2.把（C）处画线句子翻译成汉语

_________________________________________

3.写出（B）处画线单词所指代的内容

_________________________________________

4.在文中找出三处演讲成功的要点

_________________________________________

5.用词或短语写出作者想要表达的主题

_________________________________________

九年级英语多任务混合问题中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Sonia,we’re going to the cinema.Would you like to go with us?

—Sorry.I 　　 my lessons for tests.

A. review　　 B. reviewed　　 C. am reviewing　　 D. was reviewing

九年级英语单选题简单题查看答案及解析

-We're going hiking this weekend.Would you like to join us?

-　　　　　　 .

A. Yes,I'd like to.　　 B. Never mind.

C. I am busy now.　　 D. I'll take your advice.

九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

We are often asked to make a speech in life. Most of us are afraid of it and don’t do a good job. Here are some simple steps to make your speech a successful one.

First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech. Then try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads or talk down to them.

When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience and pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chances to think over what you’ve said.

Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.

1.“Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech.” means that while preparing your speech, you must __________.

A. put your shoes away and put on theirs

B. try on their shoes to see if they fit you

C. try to think in the way as they do

2.When he is giving his speech, the speaker should ________________.

A. let his eyes rest on the subject

B. follow the audience step by step

C. face the audience in a natural way

3.During the course of a speech, it is not right for a speaker to ____________.

A. think nothing of the audience　　 B. speak in a clear voice　　 C. take a short stop at times

4.What does the underlined word “pause” mean in the passage?

A. listen　　 B. stop　　 C. choose

5.Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?

A. How to Remember the Audience

B. How to Pick out the Topic for a Speech

C. How to Improve Your Speech

九年级英语阅读理解极难题查看答案及解析

We are often asked to make a speech in life. Most of us are afraid of it and don't do a good job. Here are some simple steps to make your speech a successful one. First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech. Then try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience. Don't talk over their heads or talk down to them. When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience and pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chances to think over what you've said. Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience, say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.

1. During the course of a speech, it is not right for a speaker to ________.

A. give a lot of examples

B. speak in a clear voice

C. take a short stop at times

D. think nothing of the audience

2.What does the underlined word "pause" mean in the passage?

A. Listen　　　　 B. Stop　　　　 C. Choose　　　　　 D. Search

3."Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech." means that while preparing your speech, you must________.

A. think more about the audience

B. put your shoes away and put on theirs

C. try on their shoes to see if they fit you

D. wear the shoes in the same size as theirs

4.Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?

A. How to Improve Your Speech

B. How to Remember the Audience

C. How to Pick out the Topic for a Speech

D. How to Prepare the Material for a Speech

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析