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Alfred Wegener was a scientist in the early 1900s. He had a strange theory. His theory is that 250 million years ago there was one giant continent (洲). He called the giant continents as Pangaea. He thought Pangaea changed millions of years later. It started breaking up. The continent slowly drifted apart. They became continents we know today.

Wegener made many studies. He looked at world maps and thought that some continents were like puzzle pieces. They could fit together. He went to South America as well as Africa. He looked at mountains on both continents. They would match if the continents were pushed together. Wegener found similar fossils (化石), plants and animals on both continents.

Alfred Wegener called his theory “continental drift”. In 1912, he told other scientists about his theory. Most thought Wegener was crazy. They didn't believe huge pieces of land could move.

Later, other scientists did more studies. They discovered that continents are actually moving all the time. Scientists know that the surface of Earth is not one piece. They think it's broken into large pieces of hard rock called tectonic plates (地壳板块). Scientists believe there are 30 tectonic plates on Earth and the continents lie on top of them.

Under Earth's surface is the mantle ( 地幔). The mantle is a layer ( 层) of rock about 2,900 km thick. The temperature rises to 3, 700C at the bottom of the mantle. The heat causes the mantle to become hot, molten (熔化的) rock which flows around.

The tectonic plates float like rafts on top of the hot, molten rock but they move very slowly-only about 4 inches (10 cm) each year. Since continents lie on top of the tectonic plates, they also float or move.

Today, scientists know the continents are still moving. Alfred Wegener's theory was proved correct.

1.What does a theory in the first paragraph mean in this article?

A.An idea based on studies. B.An opinion based on a feeling.

C.A correct answer to a question. D.A wrong answer to a question.

2.What was the name of Alfred Wegener's theory?

A.Pangaea. B.Continental drift. C.Tectonic plates. D.Continental plates.

3.Where did Alfred Wegener find clues to prove his theory?

A.Only in Africa. B.All over the world.

C.Only in South America. D.In both Africa and South America.

4.What did scientists in the early 1900s think about Wegener's theory?

A.They agreed with him. B.They thought it was crazy.

C.They copied his idea right away. D.They gave him praise for it.

5.Why do scientists think continents can move?

A.The heat of the tectonic plates causes continents to move.

B.The movement of ocean water causes the continents to move.

C.Continents are huge pieces of land that can be pushed together.

D.Continents lie on top of tectonic plates that float on hot, molten rock.

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I remember the first time I met Alfred after years. He was sitting on a bench in the park. He looked very sad and cold. He hadn’t got a coat on and it started to rain. Usually, I don’t like to stop to speak to a stranger who looked like that. His shoes were well-cleaned and his clothes were quite smart, but he did not have an umbrella with him and he was getting wet in the rain. I stopped walking and said to him in a nice voice. “ Are you OK?” he looked up, and was surprised to see me. He cried out. “ Are you …” he couldn’t remember my name. I was also surprised. He was Alfred! “ I’m Tom, Alfred, what are you doing here?” I asked. He did not explain to me, but caught my hand, and asked how my life was like. I told him that I was out of job. I suggested that we go somewhere warm and dry.

So we found a café nearby and continued our conversation. I learned that he married with two children, and his wife was Sherry. I could not believe my ears. Twenty years ago his best friend was Linda, and Sherry was his worst enemy! They often had quarrels ( 争吵) and fights in the play.

Alfred told me that he became a businessman when he graduated from the school and owned two companies in the city. I asked him why he was sitting in the rain in the park. He said that he had just had a quarrel with Sherry, and acting in the same way as when she was young, threw him out of the door and locked him　out. He was young, threw him out of the door and locked him out. He was waiting for her to be calm and let him in again.

1.What did Alfred look like?

A. Pleasant B. Smart C. Hungry D. Well-dressed

2.Alfred was ___ them.

A married B. nice C. weak D. strong

3. How was Alfred when he was Tom?

A. Happy B. Surprised C. Glad D. Angry

4.The writer ________

A. liked to speak to a stranger B. met Alfred in a café

C. thought Alfred’s wife was Sherry D. hadn’t met Alfred twenty years.

5.What happened to Alfred?

A. He lost his wife B. He lost his job

C. His wife didn’t let him go home D. His friend didn’t want to see him.

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Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist and the inventor of dynamite（炸药）.When he died in 1986.he left behind a fortune of about US $ 9 million In his will.he stated how to spend the money .Most of it was used to set up the world famous Nobel Prize.

Nobel said in his' will that the prizes should honour the most important discoveries or inventions in physics,chemistry, medicine and the most outstanding works in literature（文学）.

Since 1901,Nobel Prizes have been presented to the winners on 10. December, the anniversary （周年纪念日）of Alfred Nobel's death.At the award ceremony in the Stockholm Concert Hall,the King of Sweden gives each winner a diploma（证书）and a medal.The winners give lectures before the award ceremony,and make speeches when they receive their awards.

The award ceremony is followed by a splendid dinner for about 1,300 people.Among the guests of honour are the Nobel Prize winners and their families,the King and the Queen of Sweden,and many well known leaders in sciences and culture.Two hundred and fifty young students are also honour with invitations to attend the event.

In 2015,Tu Yoouyou, a Chinese chemist, received the Nobel Prize in Medicine.Tu isthe first Chinese Nobel winner in medicine and the first female citizen of the People Republic of China to receive a Nobel Prize.Tu Youyou was born and educated and carried out research in China all the time.

1.Which of the following people is unable to get the Nobel prizes?

A. A physicist　　 B. A writer　　 C. A doctor　　 D. A dancer

2.What does the underline word“ceremony”mean?

A. 仪式　　 B. 晚宴　　 C. 奖金　　 D. 演唱会

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Alfred Nobel was a Swiss chemist and the inventor of dynamite.

B. The winners of Nobel Prizes get a diploma and a medal from the King of Sweden.

C. The winners of Nobel Prizes only give lectures before the award ceremony.

D. Tu Youyou who is a Chinese chemist is the first Chinese Nobel Prizes winner.

4.What is the best title for this article?

A. Alfred Nobel　　 B. The Nobel Prizes

C. Tu Youyou　　 D. The prize winner

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Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in 1942. he’s a world well-known on space and time. Stephen is researching some very big questions, such as: How did the universe begin? How will it end?

Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong---- he didn’t die. He can’t walk now but he uses a wheelchair(轮椅). He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).

Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams(图表) or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1891, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

1.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Stephen is good at thinking.    B. Stephen cannot walk.

C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.    D. Stephen had once studied math and science at Oxford University.

2. How old was Stephen when he became a doctor of philosophy?

A. 21  B. 23    C. 27    D. 25

3.A Brief History of Time is ________.

A. a book which is well-known all over the word

B. a book about Rome’s history

C. Stephen’s talk collection with the Pope in Rome

D. Stephen’s talk collection with me in China

4. Stephen’s studies DO NOT relate(涉及) to ________ according to the passage.

A. science  B. math  C. philosophy  D. art

5.The right order of Stephen’s main experiences in ________.

a. He went to Cambridge University.

b. He became very ill.

c. He wrote his first import book.

d. He met the Pope in Rome.

A. c- a- b- e- d  B. a- b- c- d- e  C. c- b- a –e –d    D. a- c- b- e- d

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Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in

1942. He’s a world well-known on space and time. Stephen is researching some very big questions, such as: How did the universe begin? How will it end?

Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the

age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong---- he didn’t die. He can’t　 walk now but he uses a wheelchair(轮椅). He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).

Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams(图表)

or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1991, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1998, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.

1.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Stephen is good at thinking.　

B. Stephen cannot walk.　　

C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.　　

D. Stephen had once studied math and science at Oxford University.

2. How old was Stephen when he became a doctor of philosophy?

A. 21　 B. 23　　 C. 27　　 D. 25

3. A Brief History of Time is ________.

A. a book which is well-known all over the word

B. a book about Rome’s history

C. Stephen’s　 talk collection with the Pope in Rome

D. Stephen’s　 talk collection with me in China

4.Stephen’s　 studies DO NOT relate(涉及) to ________ according to the passage.

A. science　 B. math　 C. philosophy　 D. art

5.The right order of Stephen’s　 main experiences is ________.

a. He went to Cambridge University.

b. He became very ill.

c. He wrote his first import book.

d. He met the Pope in Rome.

A. c- a- b - d　　 B. a- b- c- d　

C. b-a-d-c　　 　　 D. a- c- b – d

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in 1942. He’s world well-known on space and time. Stephen was searching some very big questions, such as “How did the universe begin? How will it end?”

Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong – he didn’t die. He can’t walk but he uses a wheelchair. He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).

Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1981, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.

1.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Stephen is good at thinking.

B. Stephen cannot walk.

C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.

D. Stephen had once studied math and science.

2.A Brief History of Time is ________.

A. a book which is well-known all over the word

B. a book about Rome’s history

C. Stephen’s talk collection with the Pope in Rome

D. Stephen’s talk collection with me in China

3.Stephen’s studies DO NOT include ________ according to the passage.

A. science B. math C. philosophy D. art

4.The underlined word impressed might mean ________ in Chinese.

A. 鼓励 B. 表扬 C. 给…印象 D. 给…帮助

5.The passage is mainly about _______.

A. Stephen’s books B. Stephen’s study C. Stephen and the Pope D. Stephen Hawking

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The designer of the Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, was not quite successful in his early years. He was not among the best students at school, and from time to time he got into trouble with either his schoolmates or his teachers. But he was full of new ideas, which few people saw the value of. Things remained the same when he went up to college and he dropped out halfway.

Steve Jobs worked first as a video game designer at Atari. He worked there for only a few months and then he set out to tour India. He hoped that the trip would give him more ideas and give him a change in life for the better.

After he returned from India, he begin to live on a farm in California. And then, in 1975, Steve Jobs set about making a new type of computer. Along with his friend Stephen Wozniak, he designed the Apple Computer in his bedroom and built it in his garage(车库). He gave the name “Apple” because it reminded him of a happy summer he once on an orchard(果园) in Oregon.

His Apple Computer was so successful that Steve Jobs soon became worldwide famous. But unluckily, he died of illness in 2011.

1.Steve Jobs ________ when he was in school.

2.The underlined word “value” means ________.

3.Steve Jobs ________.

4.Steve Jobs named his computer company “Apple” because ________.

5.Steve Job’s ________ would be the most important thing for his lifetime success.

九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

The designer of the Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, was not quite successful in his early years. He was not among the best students at school, and from time to time he got into trouble with either his schoolmates or his teachers. But he was full of new ideas, which few people saw the value of. Things remained the same when he went up to college and he dropped out halfway.

Steve Jobs worked first as a video game designer at Atari. He worked there for only a few months and then he set out to tour India He hoped that the trip would give him more ideas and give him a change in life for the better.

After he returned from India, he began to live on a farm in California. And then, in 1975, Steve Jobs set about making a new type of computer. Along with his friend Stephen Wozniak, he designed the Apple Computer in his bedroom and built it in his garage(车库). He chose the name 'Apple' because it reminded him of a happy summer he once spent on an orchard(果园) in Oregon.His Apple Computer was so successful that Steve Jobs soon became worldwide famous.　 But unluckily, he died of illness in 2012.

1.Steve Jobs_______ when he was in school.

A. was an outstanding student

B. didn't do very well

C. was always praised by others

D. didn't learn anything

2.The underlined word 'value' means_______.

A. beauty　　　　　　 B. chance　　　　 C. importance　　 D. hope

3.Steve Jobs_______.

A. received excellent college education

B. didn't go to college at all

C. studied in college for 4 years

D. didn't finish his college education

4.Steve Jobs named his computer company 'Apple' because

A. apple-was his favourite fruit

B. he designed the computer under an apple tree

C. he wanted to remember the happy time on the orchard

D. the computer was designed on the orchard

5.Steve Job's_______ would be the most important thing for his lifetime success.

A. 'failure' in school　　 B. stay on the orchard

C. travel in India　 　　 　 D. new ideas

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the most famous scientists to study adaptations（适应，改变）was Charles Darwin. He was born in England in 1809. He wasn' t the best student in his school. When he was 16, his father sent him to a medical school. Charles liked spending time outdoors observing（观察） nature more than attending medical classes. He dropped out without graduating.

Next, Charles' father sent him to school to become a minister （牧帀）.This time he made it to graduation, but he didn' t want to do the work of a minister. His friends encouraged him to follow his interest in science.

After graduation, Charles was invited to sail （乘船航行）on the Beagle as an unpaid scientist. He wasn’ t the first choice, but he was the lucky one to go. The Beagle was to travel to South America and then around the world. The crew' s task was to make maps o£ the places they visited.

On December 27th, 1831, Charles Darwin sailed from England on the Beagle. The trip \ was planned to last two years. In fact, it lasted five. During the time, he saw many amazing things. He collected lots of plants and animals and took them back to England to study.

Twenty - three years later, Darwin published a scientific paper with another man named Wallace. Darwin described how some animals have adaptations that help them survive. They are passed on to offspring （后代）.

1.The Beagle was a（ n） 　　 ,

A.ship B.plane C.plant D.animal

2.When Darwin published the scientific paper, he was 　　 years old.

A.twenty - three B.twenty - two C.forty - five D.fifty

3.The underlined word "they" in the last paragraph refers to 　　 .

A.adaptations B.Darwin and Wallace C.animals D.Darwin *　　 s ideas

4.Which of the following is true?

A.Darwin graduated from a medical school.

B.Some animals have adaptations so that they can survive.

C.Darwin published a scientific paper by himself.

D.Darwin was first chosen to sail on the Beagle.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

The designer of the Apple Computer，Steve Jobs，was not quite successful in his early years．He was not among the best students at school，and from time to time he got into trouble with either his schoolmates or his teachers．But he was full of new ideas，which few people saw the value of．Things remained the same when he went up to college and he dropped out halfway．

Steve Jobs worked first as a video game designer at Atari．He worked there for only a few months and then he set out to tour India．He hoped that the trip would give him more ideas and give him fl change in life for the better．

After he returned from India，he began to live on a farm in California．And then，in l975，Steve Jobs set about making a new type of computer．Along with his friend Stephen Wozniak，he designed the Apple Computer in his bedroom and built it in his garage（车库）．He gave the name “Apple” because it reminded him of a happy summer he once spent on an orchard（果园）in Oregon．

His Apple Computer was so successful that Steve Jobs soon became worldwide famous．But unluckily，he died of illness in 2012．

1.Steve Jobs ________ when he was in schoo1．

A. was an outstanding student　　 B. didn’t do very well

C. was always praised by others　　 D. didn’t learn anything

2.The underlined word “value” means _______．

A. beauty　　 B. chance

C. importance　　 D. hope

3.Steve Jobs _________．

A. received excellent college education

B. didn’t go to college at all

C. studied in college for 4 years

D. didn’t finish his college education

4.Steve Jobs named his computer company “Apple” because _______．

A. apple was his favorite fruit

B. he designed the computer under an apple tree

C. he wanted to remember the happy time on the orchard

D. the computer was designed on the orchard

5.Steve Job’s ______ would be the most important thing for his lifetime success．

A. “failure” in school　　 B. new ideas

C. travel on India　　 D. stay on the orchard

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析