Imagine you walk into a store. Strangely enou...

Imagine you walk into a store. Strangely enough, you see no staff (店员) inside. You pick up things and prepare to wait in line and pay. But even more oddly, there is no cashier at all. So what has happened to this store?

Well, you may have entered Tao Café, a cashless store created by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. In July, the public got to see the store for the first time at Alibaba’s Taobao Maker Festival in Hangzhou.

The 200-square-meter store sells drinks, fast food and snacks. It can hold up to 50 shoppers at a time. To enter and shop, people only need a smartphone with a Taobao app and an Alipay account (账户).

By scanning their Taobao QR code (二维码), shoppers are followed with cameras for facial recognition. The store has also digitalized (数字化) all goods and their placement on the shelves. So when shoppers pick up goods, the system will be able to “watch” and “remember” their selection.

When shoppers are ready to leave, they don’t wait in line to pay. Instead, they go through two checkout doors. Then the bills will be paid with a Taobao account connected to Alipay.

According to Alibaba, the checkout machines can recognize goods even when shoppers put them in pockets or bags. So it is almost impossible to steal things from the store.

Tao Café is not the only cashless store in China. A 24-hour convenience store with no staff called BingoBox opened in Shanghai in June. To enter the store, shoppers scan a QR code on WeChat or Alipay. But unlike the Tao Café, they have to scan another QR code to leave the BingoBox.

1.The underlined word “oddly” means “_____”.

A.strangely B.surprisingly C.importantly D.helpfully

2.Tao Café is known as _____.

A.a coffee shop B.a cashless store C.an online store D.a shopping app

3.To buy things from Tao Café, you need to have all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A.a smartphone B.a Taobao app C.an Alipay account D.two QR codes

4.What are paragraphs 4 and 5 mainly about?

A.How to check out in Tao Café. B.Why Tao Café needs cameras.

C.How the system in Tao Café works. D.When the bills are paid in the store.

5.What can we infer (推断) from the passage?

A.The elders would enjoy shopping in Tao Café.

B.Lots of things will be lost in the cashless store.

C.Shopping at BingoBox is the most convenient.

D.It saves people much time to shop at Tao Café.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into an object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were once used just by universities and big companies, but now, stores with 3D printing services are appearing around the United States.

Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago. The Jaycoxs offer 3D printing classes and services for anyone who is interested.

“I think 3D printing is going to be huge. It’s going to have a huge influence on society as a whole.” says KiChong Tran, one of the students in a recent class. He plans to open a 3D printing business in Cambodia (柬埔寨).

3D printing services are coming into American people’s life. The UPS Store is a nationwide retailer (零售商) that provides copying and other services. The UPS Store recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke Jones owns one of the stores in San Diego.

“The demand has been amazing. There has been a lot of interest from people. It’s been much more than I would have imagined.”

The UPS Store plans to add 3D printers in three more stores.

For $11, someone used a 3D printer to produce two small plastic parts as part of a knuckle (指节) for a hand. He works for the company which is testing finger prosthetics (假肢). He says the same–day or next-day printing services will speed up testing of parts and get them to patients faster.

Staples, an American store, is selling 3D printers on its website for as low as about $1,300. As with any technology - experts expect the printing speed to increase and the price to go down.

Bryan Jaycox requires $15 an hour to print an object. He also sets the price depending on the size of the object and up to $50 an hour for design and labor services.

Mr Jaycox thinks that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more user friendly. But KiChong Tran says even today’s technology can make a difference in a developing country like Cambodia.

“With 3D printing you can give them tools, so they are responsible more for their own development and they learn skills beyond just like learning English and becoming a tour guide or something like that. You can actually create things that give value to the world.”

He says it’s not just Cambodia but anywhere where there is a 3D printer, it can turn a good idea into reality.

1.What can 3D printers do according to the passage?

A. Come up with an idea.

B. Draw on a piece of paper.

C. Help users to spend less money.

D. Turn an idea into a physical object.

2.What does the underlined part mean in this passage?

A. Make users’ life better.

B. Make friends with users.

C. Make 3D printers easier to use.

D. Use 3D printers to make money.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A. 3D printing is becoming popular in the world.

B. There is no 3D printing business in Cambodia.

C. The UPS Store is the biggest 3D printing company.

D. 3D printing plays the most important role in daily life.

4.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. The future of 3D printing in the world.

B. The 3D printing business in Cambodia.

C. The development and growth of 3D printing business.

D. The 3D printing classes and services in different places.

九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into an object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were once used just by universities and big companies, but now, stores with 3D printing services are appearing around the United States.

Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago. The Jaycoxs offer 3D printing classes and services for anyone who is interested.

“I think 3D printing is going to be huge. It’s going to have a huge influence on society as a whole.” says KiChong Tran, one of the students in a recent class. He plans to open a 3D printing business in Cambodia.

3D printing services are coming into American people’s life. The UPS Store is a nationwide retailer (零售商) that provides copying and other services. The UPS Store recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke Jones owns one of the stores in San Diego.

“The demand has been amazing. There has been a lot of interest from people. It’s been much more than I would have imagined.”

The UPS Store plans to add 3D printers in three more stores.

For $11, someone used a 3D printer to produce two small plastic parts as part of a knuckle (指节) for a hand. He works for the company which is testing finger prosthetics (假肢). He says the same–day or next-day printing services will speed up testing of parts and get them to patients faster.

Staples, an American store, is selling 3D printers on its website for as low as about $1,300. As with any technology - experts expect the printing speed to increase and the price to go down.

Bryan Jaycox requires $15 an hour to print an object. He also sets the price depending on the size of the object and up to $50 an hour for design and labor services.

Mr Jaycox thinks that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more user friendly. But KiChong Tran says even today’s technology can make a difference in a developing country like Cambodia.

“With 3D printing you can give them tools, so they are responsible more for their own development and they learn skills beyond just like learning English and becoming a tour guide or something like that. You can actually create things that give value to the world.”

He says it’s not just Cambodia but anywhere where there is a 3D printer, it can turn a good idea into reality.

1.What can 3D printers do according to the passage?

A. Come up with an idea.

B. Draw on a piece of paper.

C. Help users to spend less money.

D. Turn an idea into a physical object.

2.What does the underlined part mean in this passage?

A. Make users’ life better.

B. Make friends with users.

C. Make 3D printers easier to use.

D. Use 3D printers to make money.

3.What can we infer (推断)from the passage?

A. 3D printing is becoming popular in the world.

B. There is no 3D printing business in Cambodia.

C. The UPS Store is the biggest 3D printing company.

D. 3D printing plays the most important role in daily life.

4.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. The future of 3D printing in the world.

B. The 3D printing business in Cambodia.

C. The development and growth of 3D printing business.

D. The 3D printing classes and services in different places.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Imagine, if you will, walk into your bedroom of the future at the end of a long day: As you enter the room, you turn on the lights with your voice and the television pops out of the wall playing your favorite film. You_______ your shoes and feel the relaxing warmth of the heated floor. Thanks to modern technology, your bedroom of the future is not far away any longer. With a few high—tech devices（设备），your bedroom can get cooler and______right now.

IveeVoice—Activated Assistant

Simply plug Ivee in and the assistant connects to your home's Wi—Fi network automatically. Just say "hello. Ivee" and start talking. It________your order and allows you to control your home's connected devices with your voice. It can even fetch music, weather forecasts and the latest news for you from the internet.

Bedjet

In winter, people struggle with getting into a bed that has cold sheets. However, we are faced with the______situation-getting too hot in bed in summer. Bedjet, is designed to address both problems and makes the place where we spend 30 percent of our lives more comfortable. It can heat your bedding in just 180_______or cool it off immediately through the bedside remote control or a smartphone app.

Luna Home Planetarium（天文馆）

Do not worry about interference（干扰）from a cloudy sky and city lights. The Luna can project（投影）real—time night sky on your walls. Using a designed app，you can________explore your favorite stars and planets. Just lie down on your bed，relax and enjoy the starry，starry night！

1.A.set out B.keep off C.take off D.find out

2.A.quicker B.smarter C.politer D.crazier

3.A.follows B.repeats C.helps D.improves

4.A.primary B.ordinary C.interesting D.opposite

5.A.days B.hours C.minutes D.seconds

6.A.hardly B.easily C.sadly D.finally

九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

阅读理解　 七选五　

__1. Sometimes you can find a job easily, by walking into a local store and looking at its notice board(布告栏). Local stores often have areas for people to put small signs telling the services that they need or they can provide. 2.　

Another popular tool for finding a job is the Internet. For example, people around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy things, meet people or find a job. 　 3.　

Another useful way to find a job is through a university. 4. Many college students like this way better.

At times, some experts(专业人士)can also help people find a job. Susan Miller has her own company called California Job Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find a job by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. 5.　 So with her help, many people have succeeded in finding a good job.

九年级英语补全对话中等难度题查看答案及解析

When Kyle walked into Paul’s Pet World, he looked very anxious. He walked quickly to the store owner, Paul. Paul jumped out of his seat to greet Kyle. He was the store’s first customer of the day.

“Good morning, sir!” Paul said. “What can I help you with?”

“Well, I…,” Kyle started to say.

“Wait, don’t tell me,” Paul stopped him. “You are looking for a…a new dog… for your daughter’s birthday. Right?”

“Not really, I just…”

Paul didn’t let him finish. “Ah, I’ve got it. You just opened a new business, and you want some fish for your office. I have some very nice goldfish over here.”

“Actually, I…” Kyle was starting to look very anxious. His face had a strange look on it.

“No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Paul’s Pet World, we have the best cats. Take a look at this cat---- long, white hair. She is looking at you. She is thinking, “Take me home. Take me home.” Would you like some cat food and toys as well?”

“No, thank you,” Kyle said. By this time, he had a pained look on his face. “Really, I’m no interested in cats or fish or dogs.”

“What do you want, then?” Paul asked.

Kyle looked like he was going to cry. “I just want to know if I can use your restroom!” he finally said.

1.Paul didn’t advise Kyle to buy ____________.

A．cat              B．dog              C．fish              D．bird

2.The word “pained” means ____________.

A．高兴的           B．可爱的           C．美丽的           D．痛苦的

3.Actually, Kyle went into the pet store to ___________.

A．buy some pets      B．chat with Paul      C．use the restroom    D．see a friend

4.The writer wants to tell us ___________.

A．a funny story       B．a wonderful pet     C．a strange pet shop   D．a good pet seller

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Have you found your watch?

—No, it is ______to see anything in the hole.

A．too dark          B．dark enough       C．very dark          D．so dark

九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

One late night, a young man walked into a corner store. There was only a salesgirl in it. Suddenly, the man took out a gun and ordered her to put all the money into his bag. The salesgirl was frightened and had to do as the man told her.

Just when the man was leaving, he saw a bottle of champagne behind the counter. He loved wine, so he decided to take it, too. At that time, the salesgirl had an idea. She insisted that she wouldn’t give it to him because she didn’t believe the man was over 21. The man got angry and quickly pulled out his driver’s license and showed it to her. At last, the salesgirl gave him the wine. After the man left, she immediately called the police with the man’s name and address. Soon after, the man was caught.

1.What was the young man in the story?

A. A customer　　 B. A detective　　 C. A robber　　 D. A policeman

2.Why did the salesgirl have to put all the money into the man’s bag?

A. Because he was the owner　　　　　　　 .　　 B. Because she was very scared.

C. Because he helped her save the money.　　 D. Because she needed to pay him the money.

3.How old might the man be?

A. More than 21.　　 B. Just 21.　　 C. Less than 21.　　 D. We don’t know.

4.Choose the best word to describe the salesgirl.

A. Beautiful.　　 B. Cheerful　　 C. Foolish　　 D. Clever

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

One day, a woman walked into a pet store to buy a bird for her Thanksgiving Day party. The guy said, “We only have one parrot. But I think you do not want it because it can talk…”

The woman said happily, “That’s great. I’ve always wanted a talking bird.”

So the guy said, “Since you are a nice lady, I’ll give it to you as a gift.”

And the lady went home and put the bird on her bed and walked out of the room. But as soon as she walked into the kitchen, the bird started to speak dirty words as loud as it could. The woman walked back into the room thinking, “I can’t have this at my party!” So she took the bird and put it in the fridge.

A few hours later, while the woman was eating, she remembered that her bird was still in the fridge. Quickly, she opened the door and found it was shivering. Then she took out the bird at once. She said to the bird, “I’ll keep you out of there if you don’t use that language again. Do you agree with me?”

The bird nodded and asked, “Can I just ask a quick question?” The lady nodded and said, “Yes, you may.”

The bird pointed at the turkey behind him and asked, “What did he do?”

1.The woman went into the pet store because　　　　 .

A. she wanted to buy a bird for Thanksgiving Day party

B. she wanted to buy a bird to make a big meal

C. there were lots of nice birds in it

D. she wanted to buy a bird for his son’s birthday

2.The woman put the bird in the fridge because　　　　 .

A. she wanted to cook it on Thanksgiving Day

B. she thought it’s the best place for it to live in

C. the bird liked living in the cold place

D. the bird spoke dirty words

3.The underlined word “shivering” means　　　　 .

A. 睡觉　　　　　 B. 发抖　　　　　 C. 生气　　　　　 D. 跳动

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement(通告) board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.

Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking(寻找) workers.

Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist(网站名)Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.

Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin（奥斯丁 (美国得克萨斯州首府)） can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called “What Color is Your Parachute (降落伞)?” by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career (职业) since it was first published in nineteen seventy.

Some experts(专家) also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources(对策) to help them find the right job.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

2.It can be learned from the passage that ______.

3.How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?

九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析