Celebrities(名人) are everywhere nowadays: on TV, in magazines, online. People think and talk about them a lot. Is this harmless fun or is it bad for us? How many people are truly crazy about modern idols(偶像)? And on the other side of the coin, is being famous harmful to the celebrities?
Studies suggest that most of the teenagers do not really idolize celebrities. Researchers have found three kinds of fans.
About 15% of young people have a social interest. They love chatting about their favorite celebrities with friends and this does not appear to do any harm.
Another 5% feel that they have a strong-personal relationship with a celebrity. Sometimes they see them as their soul-mates(心灵伴侣) and find that they are often thinking about them, even when they don't want to. These people are easy to feel depressed. If girls in this group idolize a woman star with a body they consider to be perfect, they are more likely to be unhappy with their own bodies.
That leaves 2% of young people with an unreasonable interest. They might spend several thousand pounds on a paper plate the celebrity had used, or they would do something lawbreaking. These people are in most danger of being seriously upset.
What about the celebrities themselves? Some researchers in the USA did a study to find out the effect of being famous on these people. The study showed celebrities showed off too much and they were very narcissistic(自恋的). The researchers looked at 200 celebrities, 200 young adults with MBAs (Masters in Business Administration), who were a group known for being narcissistic, and some general population. As the researchers expected, the celebrities were much more narcissistic than the MBAs and both of these two groups were a lot more narcissistic than the general population.
Four kinds of celebrities were included in the study. The most narcissistic were the ones who had become famous through reality TV shows. Next came comedians(喜剧演员) and then actors.
The least narcissistic were musicians. One interesting result was that there was no connection between narcissism and the length of time the celebrity had been famous.
So, what can we learn from this? Most people who are very successful or famous are usually self-centered and are likely to act only for their own benefits. As we can see from celebrity magazines, they also often feel lonely and even hopeless. They make harmful role models.
1.The underlined word "depressed" in Paragraph 3 probably means .
A. sad B. afraid C. pleased D. hopeful
2. According to Paragraph 5, who are the most narcissistic?
A. Celebrities.
B. The general population.
C. Young adults with MBAs.
D. Teenagers who admire celebrities.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Most fans of celebrities want to become famous.
B. Talking about celebrities does harm to teenagers.
C. Narcissism increases with the length of time of being famous.
D. Only a very small group of teenagers are crazy about celebrities.
4.What's the purpose of this passage?
A. To make us understand celebrities better.
B. To direct teenagers to become celebrities.
C. To compare different people with celebrities.
D. To discourage teenagers from taking celebrities as idols.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题
Celebrities(名人) are everywhere nowadays: on TV, in magazines, online. People think and talk about them a lot. Is this harmless fun or is it bad for us? How many people are truly crazy about modern idols(偶像)? And on the other side of the coin, is being famous harmful to the celebrities?
Studies suggest that most of the teenagers do not really idolize celebrities. Researchers have found three kinds of fans.
About 15% of young people have a social interest. They love chatting about their favorite celebrities with friends and this does not appear to do any harm.
Another 5% feel that they have a strong-personal relationship with a celebrity. Sometimes they see them as their soul-mates(心灵伴侣) and find that they are often thinking about them, even when they don't want to. These people are easy to feel depressed. If girls in this group idolize a woman star with a body they consider to be perfect, they are more likely to be unhappy with their own bodies.
That leaves 2% of young people with an unreasonable interest. They might spend several thousand pounds on a paper plate the celebrity had used, or they would do something lawbreaking. These people are in most danger of being seriously upset.
What about the celebrities themselves? Some researchers in the USA did a study to find out the effect of being famous on these people. The study showed celebrities showed off too much and they were very narcissistic(自恋的). The researchers looked at 200 celebrities, 200 young adults with MBAs (Masters in Business Administration), who were a group known for being narcissistic, and some general population. As the researchers expected, the celebrities were much more narcissistic than the MBAs and both of these two groups were a lot more narcissistic than the general population.
Four kinds of celebrities were included in the study. The most narcissistic were the ones who had become famous through reality TV shows. Next came comedians(喜剧演员) and then actors.
The least narcissistic were musicians. One interesting result was that there was no connection between narcissism and the length of time the celebrity had been famous.
So, what can we learn from this? Most people who are very successful or famous are usually self-centered and are likely to act only for their own benefits. As we can see from celebrity magazines, they also often feel lonely and even hopeless. They make harmful role models.
1.The underlined word "depressed" in Paragraph 3 probably means .
A. sad B. afraid C. pleased D. hopeful
2. According to Paragraph 5, who are the most narcissistic?
A. Celebrities.
B. The general population.
C. Young adults with MBAs.
D. Teenagers who admire celebrities.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Most fans of celebrities want to become famous.
B. Talking about celebrities does harm to teenagers.
C. Narcissism increases with the length of time of being famous.
D. Only a very small group of teenagers are crazy about celebrities.
4.What's the purpose of this passage?
A. To make us understand celebrities better.
B. To direct teenagers to become celebrities.
C. To compare different people with celebrities.
D. To discourage teenagers from taking celebrities as idols.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Advertisements are everywhere, TV, newspapers, magazines and of course, on the Internet. Is advertisement really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise to get people’s attention to sell products!
Not every company thinks that way, however. The NO-AD company doesn’t advertise in traditional ways. It sells its products by word of mouth. In this way, they can save money and keep costs down, which makes their products cheaper for customers.
“Word-of-mouth advertising” happens when one person tells another about a good experience with a product or service. That next person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague (同事). And so a chain of information is created.
Usually, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from a family member or friend who has used it and liked it. Our loved ones’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.
Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small businesses about word-of-mouth advertising.
● Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.
● Only say good things about your company. Don’t say bad things about your competition.
● Help other companies by recommending people to them. The more you help others, the more good luck will come back to you and that’s good business.
1.Why do some companies spend lots of money on advertisements?
A.To make their products very useful.
B.To make the environment beautiful.
C.To tell people the names of their companies.
D.To attract people to their products.
2.Which of the following may be a word-of-mouth advertising?
A.Telling people how good the product is on TV.
B.Recommending the product you like to your friends.
C.Telling people the product is the best in the newspaper.
D.Showing people how popular the product is on the Internet.
3.What does the underlined word “unconvincing” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Uncomfortable. B.Unimportant. C.Unbelievable. D.Unusual.
4.What might NO-AD companies do according to the passage?
A.Create complex business plans.
B.Say bad things about other companies.
C.Provide cheaper products for customers.
D.Help other companies by wishing them good luck.
5.The writer writes the passage to ________.
A.find out the value of making advertisements
B.introduce people a new way of advertising
C.tell people to care more about advertisements
D.show how to sell products by advertising on TV
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
In students' daily talks, celebrities(名人)are usually a hot topic, including their dress, behavior, families and other personal things. Then, is it a celebrity's job to be a good role model? Please read the following students' debate.
It's a celebrity's job to be a good role model because people usually look up to stars. If a celebrity drinks and smokes, his fans will follow him because they look up to the celebrity so much. If a celebrity's lifestyle is inappropriate for kids, then their parents should be more careful about what they let their kids see. | A celebrity doesn't have to try to be a good role model. They are famous because they worked hard at what they love for a living. They should, however, try to make good choices for themselves, not their fans. Lots of stars have to post apology(道歉)letters after being caught doing bad things. It's good, but if the only reason they do is to win back their fans, it's not good. | ||
I think everyone should try to be a good role model, even if you are not a celebrity! You can still be a role model to your sisters and brothers, a younger neighbour, or anyone. But I think celebrities should be very good, because they are role models for so many people! | Although it is a wonderful thing to be a good role model, that's not what the celebrities must do. They are famous because they love what they do and are good at it. Being a role model is never in the job. If the celebrity knows they are affecting the young people, they should try hard to set a good example. | ||
Pros(正方) | Is it a celebrity's job to be a good role model? | Cons(反方) | |
1.Which of the following reasons is NOT from the pros?
A.People look up to the celebrities.
B.Everyone should try to be a good role model.
C.Celebrities get much love and support from fans.
D.Celebrities are models for many people.
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to their words?
A.It is easy for stars to win back fans.
B.Stars may sometimes do something wrong.
C.Family members should encourage kids to be stars.
D.Even though a celebrity makes mistakes, young people should follow him.
九年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析
Nowadays, TV PK shows(选秀节目)are great hit in China and have become popular among many young people. Some of them even give up their studies to attend these shows in the hope of becoming famous overnight. Some people think these shows provide people with more chances to show their talents, while others believe that attending these shows does no good to the young people.
It is true that some young people like Li Yuchun have stood out from plenty of competitors in the PK shows, but that doesn't mean attending the PK shows is a good way to become successful for all the young people. The following reasons can support my opinion. Firstly,TV PK shows bring restlessness(不安定)and might make young people hunt after fame(追逐名利)at whatever cost. Secondly, TV PK shows might be bad for young people's values. They may think attending the PK shows can make it easier to become successful, so they may look down upon the way of achieving success by hard work: Finally, if the young people fail in these shows, they will feel down.
In a word, I think taking part in TV PK shows is not a good way for young people to make a success. I suggest that young people think twice before deciding to attend a PK show.
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About attending TV PK shows | |
Present situation | Some young people even give up studying to attend TV PK shows because they1.. |
Different opinions | Some think TV PK shows offer2.to people. Others believe that these shows are3.. |
4. | It's not a good way to become successful. ●These shows bring restlessness and might make young people hunt after fame at whatever cost. ●These shows might be bad for young people's values. ●The young people will lose heart if they fail in these shows. |
Suggestion | The writer advises young people to5.. |
九年级英语信息归纳中等难度题查看答案及解析
Rules are everywhere.When you're reading in the library,playing basketball on the playground or driving on the road,you'll have to follow some rules.But have you ever read any rules on a plane?If you're traveling by air in America,you may find the following criteria(标准).
Exit Seat Criteria
If you're sitting in an exit seat,please read the information below.
You must:
▲Be at least fifteen years old and healthy enough to offer help.
▲Be able to speak,read and understand English well.
▲Be able to go along a safe way from the emergency exit(紧急出口).
▲Be able to help others away from the plane.
You must not:
▲Take any pets,like dogs,cats and so on.
▲Take someone that needs special care,such as a child.
If you can't meet the criteria,ask a crew member(乘务员) to move you to another seat.You don't have to explain why,just say,“I don't want to sit in an exit seat.”
Exit Seat Criteria
If you're sitting in an exit seat,please read the information below.
You must:
▲Be at least fifteen years old and healthy enough to offer help.
▲Be able to speak,read and understand English well.
▲Be able to go along a safe way from the emergency exit(紧急出口).
▲Be able to help others away from the plane.
You must not:
▲Take any pets,like dogs,cats and so on.
▲Take someone that needs special care,such as a child.
If you can't meet the criteria,ask a crew member(乘务员) to move you to another seat.You don't have to explain why,just say,“I don't want to sit in an exit seat.”
1.This piece of Exit Seat Criteria may appear________.
A. on a car B. on a train
C. on a plane D. on a bus
2.The passenger sitting in an exit seat________.
A. must be healthy enough B. needn't speak English
C. must be under 15 years old D. needn't help others
3.If you are sitting in an exit seat,you can________.
A. explain the reason B. bring a pet with you
C. take a little baby D. move to another seat
4.The underlined word “meet” in this passage probably means “________” in Chinese.
A. 遇见 B. 符合 C. 相信 D. 开会
5.Why don't people have to tell the reason of moving to another seat?
A. Because he is unhealthy.
B. Because he can't speak English.
C. Because he can't help others.
D. All above.
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Do you feel tired sometimes? Nowadays, stress is everywhere in our daily life. Not just men, women and young people also suffer from stress.
There are many causes, such as: death, marriage, money, moving house, changing jobs, ending relationships.
So how do you know if you suffer from stress? Do the Stress Test and find out!
Stress Test
Do you …? Yes No
1. often sleep badly?
2. get headaches a lot?
3. find it difficult to relax?
4. need alcohol (酒精) or cigarettes to keep calm?
5. usually hide your feeling?
6. find it difficult to put your heart into something?
7. take sleeping pills?
8. get angry when things go wrong?
If you have more than two “Yes” among these questions, you are suffering from stress. So what can you do about it?
Doing yoga (瑜伽), chewing gum and playing with worry beads (念珠) are all common ways of relieving (减轻) stress. However, doctors now say that there are simpler ways. They say that people should laugh and smile more often. When you laugh and smile, your body relaxes. They also say that people—and especially men—ought to cry more often, because cry ing is the natural way of relieving stress.
1.From the passage, we can know that .
A. many soc ial problems can cause stress
B. young people suffer more from stress than the old
C. doing yoga is the most useful way to relieve stress
D. if all the answers are yes, you are suffering from stress
2.You may suffer from stress if you .
A. never depend on alcohol or cigarettes
B. can sleep without sleeping pills
C. often communicate with anyone else
D. easily get angry when things go wrong
3.Which of the following is NOT a way to relieve stress?
A. Doing yoga. B. Taking sleeping pills.
C. Laughing and crying. D. Playing with worry beads.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Nowadays, the song My Motherland and Me___________by people everywhere in China.
A.will be sung B.will sing C.is sung D.sings
九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many of you probably see some celebrities(名人) as role models. As public figures, celebrities have to be c1. about what they say and do, as they are always in the spotlight.
That’s w2. a video of teen star Wang Yuan smoking in a Beijing restaurant has gone viral(成为热门话题) for quite a long time. Smoking is not allowed in public indoor s3., according to Beijing’s tobacco control regulations.
That day Wang Yuan was out with fellow stars, the actor Jia Nailiang and singer Yang Chaoyue at the restaurant, which the Beijing Youth Daily has identified as Japanese restaurant Sushi Tong.
Wang s4. put up an apology on social media, saying that he had set a “bad example”. He also noted that he would bear responsibility(责任) for his actions and would a5. his punishment, The Beijing News reported.
The story has created a lot of discussion. Many believe Wang has a lot of i6. on young people. He has 73 million followers on Sina Weibo, most of whom are teenagers.
Some, however, said that Wang, who will turn 19, is an adult and has the right to decide whether or not to smoke, China Daily noted. But some have p7. out that smoking in indoor public areas is not allowed in Beijing, according to the city’s tobacco control regulations.
Besides, as a celebrity, Wang also has to watch his behavior, as it is possible that his young fans will follow him. Smoking is unhealthy for a8., no matter how old he or she is. Over time, it can cause heart disease and strokes(中风), according to the World Health Organization.
Meanwhile Wang Yuan is not the only one in t9.. Government inspectors also told the owner of the restaurant Sushi Tong that they must put up “no smoking” s10., or they will be punished as well, the Beijing Youth Daily reported.
九年级英语单词填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
In students' daily talks, celebrities ( 名 人 )are usually a hot topic, including their dress, behavior, families and other personal things. Then, is it a celebrity's job(职责)to be a good role model? Please read the following students' debate(辩论).
Is it a celebrity's job to be a good role model?
1.According to the pros,which of the following reasons is NOT right?
A. People look up to the celebrities.
B. Everyone should try to be a good role model.
C. Celebrities get much love and support from fans.
D. If celebrities drinks and smokes,his fans will follow him.
2.What does the underlined word “inappropriate” mean?
A. 优秀的 B. 平衡的 C. 不错的 D. 不恰当的
3.According to the cons, how do some people become famous?
A. By posting letters
B. By working hard at what they love.
C. By setting a good example to others.
D. By making good choices for fans.
4.What conclusion(结论) can we draw from their opinions?
A. Whether a celebrity is a role model or not, he should care about his behavior.
B. Even though a celebrity makes mistakes, young people should follow him.
C. Family members must encourage kids to be sure.
D. To be a celebrity is too easy.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
In students' daily talks, celebrities are usually a hot topic, including their dress, behavior, families and other personal things. Then, is it a celebrity job to be a good role model? Please read the following students' debate.
Is it a celebrity’s job to be a good role model?
It's a celebrity job to be a good role model because people usually look up to stars. If a celebrity drinks and smokes, his fans will follow him because they look up to the celebrity so much. If a celebrity's lifestyle is inappropriate for kids, then their parents should be more careful about what they let their kids see.
I think everyone should try to be a good role model, even if you are not a celebrity! You can still be a role model to your sisters and brothers a younger neighbor, or anyone. But I be very good because they are role models for so many people !
A celebrity doesn't have to try to be a good role model. They are famous because they worked hard at what they love for a living. They should, however, try to make good choices for themselves, not their fans. Lots of stars have to post apology letters after being caught doing bad things. It's good, but if the only reason they do is to win back their fans, it's not good
Although it is a wonderful thing to be a good role model, that's not what the celebrities must do. They are famous because they love what they do and are good at it. Being a role model is never in the job. If the celebrity knows they are affecting the young people, they should try hard to set a good example.
1.Which of the following reasons is Not from the pros?
A.People usually look up to stars.
B.Everyone should try to be a good role model.
C.Although it is a wonderful thing to be a role model, that's not what the celebrities must do.
D.Celebrities are role models for so many people.
2.What does the underlined word “ inappropriate ” mean?
A.难以言说的 B.非同寻常的 C.不恰当的 D.难以置信的
3.According to the cons, how do some people become famous?
A.By working hard at what they love. B.By setting a good example to others.
C.By making good choices for themselves. D.By winning the love of their fans.
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to their words?
A.It is easy for stars to win back fans,
B.Celebrities should apologize to the public.
C.Stars may sometimes do something wrong.
D.Family members should encourage kids to be stars.
5.What conclusion(结论)can we draw from their opinions?
A.When you become a celebrity, you have been a good role model, too.
B.Even though a celebrity makes mistakes, young people should follow him.
C.Parents shouldn’t allow kids to look up to stars.
D.Whether a celebrity is a role model or not, he should care about his behavior.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析