To us，it seems so natural to put up an umbrel...

To us，it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a sunshade(遮阳伞)．

Nobody knows who first invented it，but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the Chinese were the first to use it，back in the 11th century BC．

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing that connected with its use：it was a symbol of honor and power. In the Far East in ancient times，the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in the upper class or by royal people such as kings or queens.

In Europe，the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece，but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the Middle Ages in Europe，the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late 16th century. And again it became a symbol of power.

The umbrella has not changed much in style during all the time，though it has become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the 20th century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

1.Ancient people first used umbrellas as ________.

A. a symbol of honor

B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power

D. protection against the rain

2.According to the passage，the umbrella was probably first used in ancient ________.

A. Egypt　　 B. Babylon　　 C. Rome　　 D. China

3.The underlined word “royal” might mean “________” in Chinese.

A. 王室的　　 B. 富裕的　　 C. 中产的　　 D. 平民的

4.According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true?

A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the Middle Ages.

C. The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient time.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot during all the time.

5.This passage is mainly about ________.

A. the sales of the umbrella

B. the differences among umbrellas

C. the invention of the umbrella

D. the history and use of the umbrella

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To us，it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains.But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain.Its first use was as a shade(遮蔽) against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it，but the umbrella was used in very ancient times.Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade.And there was a strange thing connected with its use：it became a symbol of honor and power.In the Far East in ancient times，the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe，the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece，but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the middle ages in Europe，the use of the umbrella almost disappeared.Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century.And again it became a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time，though they have become much lighter in weight.It wasn't until the twentieth century the umbrellas for women began to be made，in all kinds of colours.

1.Ancient people first used umbrella as ________.

A. a symbol of honor

B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power

D. protection against the rain

2.According to this passage，the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient________.

A. Egypt　　 B. Babylon

C. Rome　　 D. China

3.The underlined word “royal” might mean “________” in Chinese.

A. 皇室的　　 B. 富裕的

C. 中产的　　 D. 平民的

4.According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true?

A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.

C. The umbrellas for women were made colourful in ancient times.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented.

5.This passage is mainly about________.

A. the sales of the umbrella

B. the differences among umbrellas

C. the invention of the umbrella

D. the history and the use of the umbrella

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To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun!

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high class.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was commonly used in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.

During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered as a symbol of power. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France and later in England. By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against the rain in all parts of Europe.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made in different kinds of colors.

1.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refers to ________.

A.Italy B.the 16th century C.the umbrella D.the use of the umbrella

2.The umbrella was first widely used against the rain ________ around Europe.

A.in the Middle Ages B.by 1680 C.by the 18th century D.in the 20th century

3.Which of the following statements is true about the umbrella?

A.Some researchers exactly know who the inventor of the umbrella was.

B.The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun instead of rain.

C.The umbrella changed much in style and became lighter in weight in the 18th century.

D.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a kind of modern fashion.

4.This passage mainly talks about　 ________.

A.the history and use of the umbrella B.why the umbrella was so popular in Europe

C.the process of making an umbrella D.when and how the umbrella was invented

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To us， it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade (遮蔽) against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it， but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese， back in the eleventh century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use : it became a symbol of honor and power(权力). In the Far East in ancient times， the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe， the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece， but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe， the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time， though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

1.Ancient people first used umbrellas as ____.

A. a symbol of honor

B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power

D. protection against the rain

2.According to the passage， the umbrella was probably first used in ancient ______.

A. Egypt .　　　　　　　 B. Babylon　　　　　　 C. Rome　　　　　　 D. China

3.The underlined word royal might mean _ in Chinese.

A. 王室的　　　　　 B. 富有的

C. 中产阶级的　　 D. 贫穷的

4. According to the passage， which of the following is NOT true？

A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.

C. The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented

5.This passage is mainly about ___________.

A. the sales of the umbrella

B. the differences among umbrellas

C. the invention of the umbrella

D. the history and the use of the umbrella

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To us， it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade (遮蔽) against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it， but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese， back in the eleventh century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there

was a strange thing connected with its use : it became a symbol of honor and power(权力). In the

Far East in ancient times， the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by

royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe， the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in

common use in ancient Greece， but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe， the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time， though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

1.Ancient people first used umbrellas as ____.

A. a symbol of honor

B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power

D. protection against the rain

2.According to the passage， the umbrella was probably first used in ancient ______.

A. Egypt .　　　　　　　 B. Babylon　　　　　　 C. Rome　　　　　　 D. China

3.The underlined word royal might mean _ in Chinese.

A. 王室的　　　　 B. 富有的

C. 中产阶级的　　 D. 贫穷的

4. According to the passage， which of the following is NOT true？

A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.

C. The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented

5.This passage is mainly about ___________.

A. the sales of the umbrella

B. the differences among umbrellas

C. the invention of the umbrella

D. the history and the use of the umbrella

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To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade(遮蔽)against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use : it became a symbol of honor and power(权力). In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece, but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

1.Ancient people first used umbrellas as ____.

A. a symbol of honor

B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power

D. protection against the rain

2.According to the passage, the umbrella was probably first used in ancient ______.

A. Egypt　　　　 B. Babylon　　　　 C. Rome　　　　　 D. China

3.The underlined word royal might mean _　　　　 in Chinese.

A.皇室的　　　　 B.富裕的　　　　 C.中产的　　　　 D.平民的

4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.

C. The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented

5.This passage is mainly about _____.

A. the sales of the umbrella

B. the differences among umbrellas

C. the invention of the umbrella

D. the history and the use of the umbrella

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To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade (遮蔽) against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and power (权力). In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece, but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

1.Ancient people first used umbrellas as _________.

A. a symbol of honor 　 B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power 　 D. protection against the rain

2.According to the passage, the umbrella was probably first used in ancient _________.

A. Egypt B. Babylon C. Rome D. China

3.The underlined word “royal” might mean _________ in Chinese.

A. 皇室的 B. 富裕的 C. 中产的 D. 平民的

4.According to the passage, the following is true except _________.

A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.

C. The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented.

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

A. The Sales of the Umbrella

B. The Differences among Umbrellas

C. The Invention of the Umbrella

D. The History and the Use of the Umbrella

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To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade(遮蔽)against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use : it became a symbol of honor and power(权力). In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece, but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

1.According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient_______.

A．China B．Egypt C．Greece D．Rome

2.Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?

A．No one exactly knows who the inventor of the umbrella was

B．The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.

C．The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century

D．In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.

3.A strange feature of the umbrella’s use is that it was used as__________.

A．protection against rain

B．a symbol of honor and power

C．a shade against the sun

D．women’s decoration

4.In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain_______________.

A．during the Middle Ages B．in Rome

C．by the 18th D．in Greece

5.This passage talks mainly about_______________.

A．when and how the umbrella was invented

B．why the umbrella was so popular in Europe

C．the development of the umbrella

D．The history and use of the umbrella

九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade (遮蔽) against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century BC.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use : it became a symbol of honor and power(权力). In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece, but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

1. Ancient people first used umbrellas as _________.

A. a symbol of honor　　　　 　 B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power　　　　　　 D. protection against the rain

2. According to the passage, the umbrella was probably first used in ancient ______.

A. Egypt .　　　　　　 B. Babylon　　　　　　　 C. Rome　　　　　　　 D. China

3. The underlined word royal might mean _　　　　　　 in Chinese.

A.皇室的　　　　　　　　 B.富裕的　　　　　　　　 C.中产的　　　　　　 D.平民的

4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.

C. The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented

5.　 This passage is mainly about ___________.

A. the sales of the umbrella

B. the differences among umbrellas

C. the invention of the umbrella

D. the history and the use of the umbrella

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The doctor asked my father to _____ smoking to keep healthy.

A. open up　　　 B. put up

C. give up　　 D. turn up

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