People all over the world have some strange hobbies, and one of the most unusual in Britain is “trainspotting.” It's usually men over the age of 40, but not always. You'll see them standing around at railway stations and other places where trains pass by, and you'll see them taking photos and exchanging notes with each other. So, what are they doing?
Well, they're collecting information about trains — the numbers on the front of the trains, or the make and model of the“ locomotive (火车头)” —the part of the train which pulls all the other parts. In the same way that some people collect toys or stamps, these men collect and exchange all kinds of details about trains and railways.
The idea goes back as far as 1942. That year, a young man named Ian Allan was working at Waterloo rail-way station in London. It was his job to answer letters from people about trains, and quite a lot of the questions he received were very similar, so he had a word with his boss. He asked if he could write a booklet (小手册) giving the answers to the most frequently asked questions - an early version of the FAQs you see on websites nowadays. His boss said if he wanted to waste his time on such a project, he should do it in his own time.
So he did. The first 2,000 copies were all sold in days, and by the 1950s, a million copies of British Railways Locomotives were selling every year. Ian Allan went on to become a successful publisher, and got an Order of the British Empire (OBE,大英帝国勋章) from the Queen in 1995. He died in 2015, but his trainspotting hobby lives on.
1.What do trainspotters do?
A.They collect railway toys and stamps.
B.They observe the scenes at railway stations.
C.They gather and exchange details about trains.
D.They build and collect model trains based on photos.
2.When answering letters from people about trains, Iran Allan most probably felt________.
A.amazed B.impatient C.satisfied D.stressed
3.From the passage, we know that________.
A.his boss gave him a lot of help to publish his booklet.
B.his booklet wasn't popular when first introduced.
C.his work published in the 1950s is not popular anymore.
D.his project on train-related questions earned him great fame.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题
People all over the world have some strange hobbies, and one of the most unusual in Britain is “trainspotting.” It's usually men over the age of 40, but not always. You'll see them standing around at railway stations and other places where trains pass by, and you'll see them taking photos and exchanging notes with each other. So, what are they doing?
Well, they're collecting information about trains — the numbers on the front of the trains, or the make and model of the“ locomotive (火车头)” —the part of the train which pulls all the other parts. In the same way that some people collect toys or stamps, these men collect and exchange all kinds of details about trains and railways.
The idea goes back as far as 1942. That year, a young man named Ian Allan was working at Waterloo rail-way station in London. It was his job to answer letters from people about trains, and quite a lot of the questions he received were very similar, so he had a word with his boss. He asked if he could write a booklet (小手册) giving the answers to the most frequently asked questions - an early version of the FAQs you see on websites nowadays. His boss said if he wanted to waste his time on such a project, he should do it in his own time.
So he did. The first 2,000 copies were all sold in days, and by the 1950s, a million copies of British Railways Locomotives were selling every year. Ian Allan went on to become a successful publisher, and got an Order of the British Empire (OBE,大英帝国勋章) from the Queen in 1995. He died in 2015, but his trainspotting hobby lives on.
1.What do trainspotters do?
A.They collect railway toys and stamps.
B.They observe the scenes at railway stations.
C.They gather and exchange details about trains.
D.They build and collect model trains based on photos.
2.When answering letters from people about trains, Iran Allan most probably felt________.
A.amazed B.impatient C.satisfied D.stressed
3.From the passage, we know that________.
A.his boss gave him a lot of help to publish his booklet.
B.his booklet wasn't popular when first introduced.
C.his work published in the 1950s is not popular anymore.
D.his project on train-related questions earned him great fame.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Today, with the development of society, people all over the world almost have the same hobbies That is to say, we are not very different in some way. However, cultures are still quite different. In the East and in the West, social rules are not the same.
In the East, it takes a long time to become someone’s friend. People are very close to their friends. When people from the West meet you, they will call you a friend right away. That doesn’t mean they are close to you.
When people from the East meet you, they want to know about your age, your salary (薪水) and whether you are married or not. For people from the West, these are not polite questions. They think such kind of questions violates their privacy (隐私).
Family is important for everyone. However, in the East, kids live with their parents for a long time. They still listen to them after they grow up.
In the West, independence is very important. After their kids grow up, they leave home. They don’t have to listen to their parents.
In the East and in the West, people think differently, too. People in the West think less and act more. In the East, people notice relationships between things, and they often keep their opinions quiet.
1.People in the East and people in the West ________.
A.follow different social rules B.share the same social rules
C.see completely different films D.enjoy the same food every day
2.What does the underlined word “violates” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.保护 B.侵犯 C.尊重 D.分享
3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.People in the West are easier to make friends with others than the Eastern.
B.People in the West like to ask questions about people’s personal life.
C.Kids in the East usually spend more time living with their parents than kids in the West.
D.People in the West and East think differently.
4.The main idea of the passage is ________.
A.the importance of communication B.the habits of the Western people
C.the social rules of the Eastern people D.the differences about culture between the West and the East
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
People all over the world celebrate the new year in different ways. And in some countries , the new year doesn’t begin on the _____date every year. In many countries, the new year begins ____ January 1st, but people start celebrating on December 31st, New Year’s Eve. In New York, many people go to Times Square. They sing and dance _____they are waiting for the New Year. Just before 12 o’clock, everyone shouts very ____ , “ Happy New Year !”
Chinese like the Spring Festival _____than New Year----We call it “元旦”. Families______to their hometown to get together for the Spring Festival. Families usually make _____and watch TV on Lunar New Year’s Eve. Children______in beautiful clothes and carry all kinds of lanterns to visit their friends in the same village. They have fun______firecrackers. During the Spring Festival, children often get lucky money from their grandparents, parents and other ______. Some children in the countryside only stay with their parents during the Spring Festival in a year. They feel love and care from their parents during the festival. So children love the Spring Festival best.
1.A. same B. normal C. important D. easy
2.A. in B. at C. on D. from
3.A. while B. because C. even though D. if
4.A. quietly B. slowly C. sadly D. loudly
5.A. well B. good C. better D. best
6.A. get B. return C. send D. come
7.A. zongzi B. mooncakes C. riceballs (汤圆) D. dumplings
8.A. put on B. wear C. dress D. dress up
9.A. light B. to light C. lighting D. lit
10.A. relatives B. owner C. friends D. customers
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People all over the world enjoy sports, because sports can help them keep1 and live long. Some sports or games go back2 years, like running or jumping. Chinese boxing, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are very new. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.
Many people like to watch3 play sports or games. They don’t play themselves. They buy tickets or 4 their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very 5 and happy when “their” player or team6 the match.
People play different games in different seasons. Swimming is fun in warm weather, 7 skating is good in winter.
Some sports are 8 interesting that people everywhere enjoy them. For example, basketball9 by about 100 million people in more than 200 countries. People can play it in parks, schools, or factories. 10 fun it is to watch an NBA match!
1.A. health B. healthy C. healthily D. healthier
2.A. thousand B. thousand of C. thousands of D. thousands
3.A. another B. the others C. the other D. others
4.A. turn on B. turn off C. turn down D. turn to
5.A. interested B. exciting C. excited D. interesting
6.A. beats B. wins C. fights D. hit
7.A. though B. so C. but D. and
8.A. much B. quite C. very D. so
9.A. plays B. is played C. is playing D. played
10.A. What an B. What a C. How D. How a
九年级英语简单题查看答案及解析
Many young people all over the world love to travel and see the world. Have you heard of backpackers? They are normally young people who travel cheaply with just one rucksack(背包) and comfortable walking boots. They buy local food in supermarkets to save money and at the same time become friends with local people.
Some people prefer adventure tours. Brave people may try bungee jumping from the bridge overlooking the Victoria Falls in Africa with only a rope around their legs. Some enjoy the challenge of rock climbing in the Alps in Switzerland. Others may go snowboarding in the Rocky
Mountains in the USA.
Have you ever heard of an ecotourism ? It means a holiday in which people come close to nature but are very careful not to damage the nature beauty or living things in the area. How can this be possible? Let's read an interview with people who enjoyed a swimming with dolphins tour.
Interviewer: what was the most exciting part ofyour holiday?
Sharon from South Africa: I felt excited when I heard the sound of wild dolphins approaching me in the water and then swimming directly under me. An image I will never forget.
Xavier from Portugal :There were two dolphins below us swimming downwards. One stopped and looked back at me as if to say 'What are those strange beings?" Fantastic!
Interviewer: Did you feel that your holiday helped local people and areas to keep their beautifulenvironment?
Jane from New Zealand :The hotel and the whale and dolphin watching companies employ(雇佣) local people. They used to hunt those whales and dolphins, but now they can earn money from tourism and don't have to kill them. Not many boats are allowed at the same time so these animals aren't bothered. The boat companies also work to educate the local schools about the importance of protecting these wonderful creatures.
Helen from England: I am glad they are not killing the whales and dolphins any more, but the cars and boats use fuel which could cause pollution and make the sea less clean.
Well, what do you think? Thousands of people visit the Forbidden City or the Great Wall China every year. Do you think that's a good thing, or do you feel that China's important historical sites can be damaged? Are there any ways of sharing your treasures but keeping them in good condition?
1.From the first paragraph, backpackers are young people_____________________ .
A.traveling cheaply with just one rucksack
B.visiting historical places in China
C.who love to travel and see the world alone
D.who love to buy local things as souvenirs
2.What did Sharon, Xavier, Jane and Helen do in their holiday?
A.Try bungee jumping in Africa. B.Enjoy rock climbing in Switzerland.
C.Enjoy a swimming with dolphins tour. D.Go snowboarding in the USA.
3.Sharon,Xavier,Jane and Helen think the tours are helpful EXCEPT________.
A.the hotel and the companies employ local people to earn money
B.local people used to hunt and kill whales and dolphins but now they don't
C.not many boats are allowed at the same time so animals aren't bothered
D.the cars and boats use fuel to cause pollution and make the sea dirtier
4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.It's a cheap and popular way to travel and see the world as a backpacker.
B.We believe an ecotourism can greatly protect the nature beauty and living things.
C.The writer think China's sites can be protected because of being visited by tourists.
D.Following the rules of the nature is good for sharing treasures and keeping them good.
5.What can't you do when you take an ecotourism?
A.Come close to nature in the holiday carefully.
B.Protect the living things in the area.
C.Be careful not to damage the nature beauty.
D.Keep the local people disappointed
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many young people all over the world love to travel and see the world. Have you heard of backpackers? They are normally young people who travel cheaply with just one bag and comfortable walking boots. They buy local food in supermarkets to save money and at the same time become friends with local people.
Some people prefer adventure tours. Brave people may try bungee(蹦极) jumping from the bridge overlooking the Victoria Falls in Africa with only a rope around their legs. Some enjoy the challenge of rock climbing in the Alps in Switzerland. Others may go ice skiing in the Rocky Mountains in the USA.
Have you ever heard of an ecotourism (生态旅游)? It means a holiday in which people come close to nature but are very careful not to destroy the nature beauty or living things in the area. How can this be possible? Let's read an interview with people who enjoyed a swimming with dolphins tour.
Interviewer what was the most exciting part of your holiday?
Sharon from South Africa I felt excited when I heard the sound of wild dolphins beside me in the water and then swimming directly under me. An image I will never forget.
Xavier from Portugal There were two dolphins below us swimming downwards. One stopped and looked back at me as if to say “What are those strange things?” Fantastic!
Interviewer Did you feel that your holiday helped local people and areas to keep their beautiful environment?
Jane from New Zealand The hotel and the whale and dolphin watching companies hire local people. They used to hunt those whales and dolphins, but now they can earn money from tourism and mustn’t kill whales and dolphins. Not many boats are used at the same time so these animals aren't disturbed. The boat companies also work to educate the local schools about the importance of protecting these wonderful animals.
Helen from England I am glad they are not killing the whales and dolphins any more, but the cars and boats use fuel(燃料) which could cause pollution and make the sea dirtier.
Well, what do you think? Thousands of people visit the Forbidden City or the Great Wall of China every year. Do you think that's a good thing, or do you feel that China's important tourist attractions can be affected? Are there any ways of sharing your treasures (珍宝) but keeping them in good condition?
1.From the first paragraph, backpackers are young people________.
A. visiting historical places in China
B. traveling cheaply with just one bag
C. who love to travel and see the world alone
D. who love to buy local things as souvenirs
2.What can't you do when you take an ecotourism?
A. Come close to nature in the holiday carefully.
B. Protect the living things in the area.
C. Be careful not to destroy the nature beauty.
D. Keep the local people unhappy.
3.Sharon, Xavier, Jane and Helen think the tours are helpful EXCEPT________.
A. the hotel and the companies hire local people to help them earn money
B. local people used to hunt and kill whales and dolphins but now they don't
C. not many boats are used at the same time so animals aren't disturbed
D. the cars and boats use fuel to cause pollution and make the sea dirtier
4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. It's a cheap and popular way to travel and see the world as a backpacker.
B. We believe an ecotourism can greatly protect the nature beauty and living things.
C. China's tourist attractions can be protected because of being visited by tourists.
D. We’d better find good ways to share our treasures and keep them good.
九年级英语阅读理解极难题查看答案及解析
Many young people all over the world love to travel and see the world. Have you heard of backpackers? They are normally young people who travel cheaply with just one rucksack(背包) and comfortable walking boots. They buy local food in supermarkets to save money and at the same time become friends with local people.
Some people prefer adventure tours. Brave people may try bungee jumping from the bridge overlooking the Victoria Falls in Africa with only a rope around their legs.Some enjoy the challenge of rock climbing in the Alps in Switzerland. Others may go snowboarding in the Rocky
Mountains in the USA.
Have you ever heard of an ecotourism (生态旅游)? It rr;eans a holiday in which people come close to nature but are very careful not to damage the nature beauty or living things in the area. How can this be possible? Let's read an interview with people who enjoyed a swimming with dolphins tour.
Interviewer what was the most exciting part ofyour holiday?
Sharon from South Africa I felt excited when I heard the sound of wild dolphins approaching me in the water and then swimming directly under me. An image I will never forget.
Xavier from Portugal There were two dolphins below us swimming downwards. One stopped and looked back at me as if to say 'What are those strange beings?" Fantastic!
Interviewer Did you feel that your holiday helped local people and areas to keep their beautiful
environment?
Jane from New Zealand The hotel and the whale and dolphin watching comparues employ(雇佣) local people. They used to hunt those whales and dolphins, but now they can eam money from tourism and don't have to kill them. Not many boats are allowed at the same time so these animals aren't bothered. The boat companies also work to educate the local schools about the importance of protecting these wonderful creatures.
Helen from England I am glad they are not killing the whales and dolphins any more, but the cars and boats use fuel which could cause pollution and make the sea less clean.
Well, what do you think? Thousands of people visit the Forbidden City or the Great Wall of China every year. Do you think that's a good thing, or do you feel that China's important historical sites can be damaged? Are there any ways of sharing your treasures (珍宝) but keeping them in good condition?
1.From the first paragraph, backpackers are young people .
A. visiting historical places in China
B. traveling cheaply with just one rucksack
C. who love to travel and see the world alone
D. who love to buy local things as souvenirs
2.What did Sharon, Xavier, Jane and Helen do in their holiday?
A. Try bungee jumping in Africa.
B. Enjoy rock climbing in Switzerland.
C. Enjoy a swimming with dolphins tour.
D. Go snowboarding in the USA.
3.What can't you do when you take an ecotourism?
A. Come close to nature in the holiday carefully.
B. Protect the living things in the area.
C. Be careful not to damage the nature beauty.
D. Keep the local people frustrated.
4.Sharon,Xavier,Jane and Helen think the tours are helpful EXCEPT
A. the hotel and the companies employ local people to eam money
B. local people used to hunt and kill whales and dolphins but now they don't
C. not many boats are allowed at the same time so animals aren't bothered
D. the cars and boats use fuel to cause pollution and make the sea dirtier
5.According to the passage, which of the foiiowing is NOT true?
A. It's a cheap and popular way to travel and see the world as a backpacker.
B. We believe an ecotourism can greatly protect the nature beauty and living things.
C. The writer think China's sites can be protected because of being visited by tourists.
D. Following the rules of the nature is good for sharing treasures and keeping them good.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
For more than four hundred years, people all over the world have been reading ,watching and listening to the plays and poetry of the British writer William Shakespeare.
Most people think of Shakespeare as a writer. But he was also a theater producer, a part owner of an acting company and an actor. For most of his career, he was a producer and main writer for an acting company called the King’s Men. Shakespeare is best known for the thirty—nine plays that he wrote, although only thirty—eight exist today. His plays are usually divided into three groups: comedies, histories and tragedies. Some of his most famous plays are Hamlet ,Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and so on.
Shakespeare was born in 1564 in England. At school he liked watching plays. He decided to be an actor when he finished school at the age of 14.He married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18.The couple had three children, two daughters and a son who died very young. In 1585,Shakespeare left his hometown. No one knows why he left or moved to London and joined a theater company which opened the Globe Theater in 1599.He made much money from it.He became an actor, and he also wrote plays. He usually acted in his own plays. He died in 1616. He left his money to his family. He left his genius to the world. Now you can still see his plays in English and in many other languages. He is one of the most famous writers in the world.
1.What was Shakespeare?
A.A writer B.An actor
C.A theater producer D.A,B and C
2.Shakespeare made much money from_______.
A.writing B.acting
C.opening the Globe Theater D.selling his books
3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “genius” in the passage?
A.房子 B.遗憾 C.悔恨 D.天赋
4.Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.Shakespeare died when he was 52 years old.
B.Shakespeare married in 1582,and he had two daughters and a son.
C.Shakespeare’s plays are usually divided into three groups: comedies, histories and science fictions.
D.No one knows why Shakespeare left his hometown at he age of 21.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
All over the world ,people have cut down millions and millions of trees . Did you know many kinds of animals and plants are now disappearing ? In particular , trees are very important 1. Because they produce oxygen (氧气) and control(控制)the climate .
Now , many people are beginning to take these problems seriously . They are making wind generators (发动机) and planting new trees . There is a group in our class that picks up the garbage at school . Whether the weather is hot or cold we always do it . 2. I think we are setting a good example to everyone else.
I hope , in the future , the sky can be clearer , the water cleaner , and the land greener . Then both people and animals can have a greener Earth .
九年级英语翻译中等难度题查看答案及解析
Today it is quite natural to find people shake hands in some situations. People all over the world shake hands for many different ______.We shake hands when we meet new people ______ during special festivals. Players often shake hands before or after ______.Business people shake hands when they make a deal.
Why do people shake hands ______ shaking feet? This is because of the fact a long time ago most people ______ knives or guns. If some of them decided that they did not want to ______,they would show their empty hands.______ people shook hands so that they could not ______ knives in the sleeves (袖子).Later on,hand-shaking became a symbol of ______.
Now we don't have to ______ with guns or knives. However,people still shake hands all the time!The reason is simple —it is still a way to show friendship.
1.A. ideas B. reasons C. thoughts D. excuses
2.A. or B. as C. but D. so
3.A. games B. speeches C. exercise D. programmes
4.A. such as B. as well as C. instead of D. together with
5.A. lost B. bought C. caught D. carried
6.A. cheat B. fight C. drop D. speak
7.A. Perhaps B. Happily C. Carefully D. Luckily
8.A. hide B. lift C. pull D. push
9.A. success B. victory C. pride D. peace
10.A. talk about B. worry about C. know about D. learn about
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