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Edison-style light bulb and CFLs |
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1.About 130 years ago, Thomas Edison of the USA invented the light bulb. Edison’s bulb has turned night into day ever since. But today, many want to turn the light off. 2.The European Union recently decided that by 2009, people should stop using the Edison-style light bulb. Instead, they should use compact fluorescent lamps(CFLs节能灯). 3.“CFLs save energy and last longer. They can save money in the long run,” said a British official. CFLs use 67 percent less electricity than the older bulbs. They last up to times longer. Scientists say that if everyone used CFLs, electrify use would be cut 18 percent. There would also be much smaller amounts of greenhouse gases given off. 4.But it’s difficult to make people change their lighting habits. First the CFLs are more expensive. They cost eight times the price of the older bulbs. Many people don’t like the CFL bulbs. They find it too bright. You cannot change the light of a CFL, either. 5.CFLs have been around for several years. However, the older lights still make up about two-thirds of total light bulb sales. | |
A. When to stop to use CFLs | |
B. Edison made the world bright | |
C. The older style lights are still used widely | |
D. The advantages of using CFLs | |
E. The disadvantages of using CFLs. |
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Edison-style light bulb and CFLs |
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1.About 130 years ago, Thomas Edison of the USA invented the light bulb. Edison’s bulb has turned night into day ever since. But today, many want to turn the light off. 2.The European Union recently decided that by 2009, people should stop using the Edison-style light bulb. Instead, they should use compact fluorescent lamps(CFLs节能灯). 3.“CFLs save energy and last longer. They can save money in the long run,” said a British official. CFLs use 67 percent less electricity than the older bulbs. They last up to times longer. Scientists say that if everyone used CFLs, electrify use would be cut 18 percent. There would also be much smaller amounts of greenhouse gases given off. 4.But it’s difficult to make people change their lighting habits. First the CFLs are more expensive. They cost eight times the price of the older bulbs. Many people don’t like the CFL bulbs. They find it too bright. You cannot change the light of a CFL, either. 5.CFLs have been around for several years. However, the older lights still make up about two-thirds of total light bulb sales. | |
A. When to stop to use CFLs | |
B. Edison made the world bright | |
C. The older style lights are still used widely | |
D. The advantages of using CFLs | |
E. The disadvantages of using CFLs. |
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九年级英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Information about Some Great Inventions
Invention | Wheel | Telephone | Light bulb | Paper |
Appearing Time | A few thousand years ago | In 1876 | In 1879 | Around 2,000 years ago |
Inventor | Unknown | Alexander BeIl | Thomas Edison | Cai Lun |
Inventor's Nationality | Unknown | American | American | Chinese |
Early Main Material | Wood | Plastic and metal | Glass and metal | Cotton or flax |
Main Use | Making travelling faster | Used for communicating over distances | Giving light | Used for recording information |
WordBox: lightbulb 灯泡 unknown 未知的 flax 亚麻
根据表格所提供的信息选择最佳答案。
1. Since invented paper, people have been able to record information on paper.
A. Alexander Bell
B. Thomas Edison
C. Cai Lun
2.According to the form above, the invention that appeared in 1876 was made of .
A. plastic and metal
B. glass and metal
C. cotton or flax
3. According to the form above, the latest invention was .
A. the telephone
B. the light bulb
C. the wheel
4.Thanks to the invention of the wheel, people can .
A. have enough light to read
B. travel faster
C. communicate over distances
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the form above?
A. Three of the inventions were made of metal.
B. Neither Alexander Bell nor Thomas Edison is American.
C. Two of the inventions appeared in the 19th century.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Franklin ________ electricity, and Edison ________ the light bulb.
A. discovered; discovered B. invented; invented
C. discovered; invented D. invented; discovered
九年级英语单选题困难题查看答案及解析
I think the most helpful invention is light bulb. It seeing in the dark, and it gives people more time to work and play every day.
A. used to B. is used to C. is used for
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
This was an unforgettable and wonderful experience. It happened about three years ago and it has had a effect on me. I would like to show respect (尊敬) here for the two men I do not know but whose actions gave a new to the words — kind and generous.
I was walking down a busy street on a cold, windy day in early . A homeless man, probably about 60 and without wearing any shoes, was begging for change on a street corner.
A BMW car stopped on the other side of the street and a man who was well dressed stepped out of the car. He was probably about years old.He was wearing a blue business suit with a deep red silk tie. He walked the street and over to the homeless man. Without saying anything, he first gave him a lot of and then he sat down and took off his leather gloves (手套), beautiful black leather shoes and his black dress socks. Then he them to the homeless man. The homeless man took them and stared (凝视) with a(n) mouth.
As he drove off, I can't thinking that it was probably the first time he had pressed(踩) the pedal (踏板) of that top-brand BMW car with a bare (光的) foot! I stood there and the looks of appeared on my face and the homeless man’s.
Two men of about the same age very different lives had met and the one who was in materials had offered than his shoes. He had left this BMW car and down from his high position. He held up the other man when he offered respect, and real generosity.
1.A. strong B. bad C. light D. slow
2.A. opinion B. idea C. meaning D. suggestion
3.A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
4.A. forty B. fifty C. sixty D. seventy
5.A. on B. across C. through D. above
6.A. money B. water C. sand D. clothes
7.A. posted B. handed C. dropped D. threw
8.A. closed B. full C. open D. Empty
9.A. stand B. remember C. forget D. stop
10.A. excitement B. surprise C. sadness D. loneliness
11.A. but B. or C. and D. before
12.A. successful B. careful C. useful D. helpful
13.A. rather B. more C. other D. better
14.A. broken B. fell C. stepped D. rushed
15.A. help B. shoes C. gloves D. kindness
九年级英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Qu yuan, an official and a famous poet lived about 2,000 years ago. As a kind, wise and patriotic(爱国的)man, he was loved by the common people(百姓).71 When people heard that Qu threw himself in the Miluo River, they were very sad and went there quickly in order to save his life. 72 In the Chinese culture, dragon means power and authority(权威), so fishermen used dragon boats to scare the fish away from Qu’s body. They also threw Zong Zi, or rice dumplings, into the water to feed the fish. 73 But they were too late. Qu Yuan died. From then on, people hold Dragon Boat(龙舟) races, eat Zong Zi on the anniversary(纪念日) of Qu Yuan’s death: the fifth day of the fifth lunar(农历的) month.
A. They hoped that when the fishes were full, they would keep away from Qu yuan.
B. A lot of fishermen rushed out in long dragon-shaped boats.
C. Qu Yuan’s life was sad and he killed himself by jumping into the Miluo River.
1.___________
2.___________
3.___________
4.What’s the best title for the Passage?
A.A story of Qu Yuan B.Qu yuan’s poems
C.The coming of Dragon Boat race and Zong Zi eating D.A festival
九年级英语多任务混合问题中等难度题查看答案及解析
People have always wondered about the moon. Thousands of years ago, people studied the moon and used it to keep track of time. Later, people invented instruments such as telescopes so that they could see the moon more clearly and learn about it.
With advances in technology, people were able to learn more about the moon. In the mid-1900s, scientists sent up rockets that could explore the moon’s surface. Later, astronauts actually went to the moon. They sent lots of information about the moon back to the earth. As a result of all this moon exploration, the moon is no longer as great a mystery as it once was.
Fill in the blanks according to the passage. Only one word for each blank.
根据短文内容填空(每空一分,共5分)
Long, long ago people were very 1.i _______ in the moon. They watched at the moon for2._s______ a long time that they got to know more and more about it and they even invented a machine 3._c______ a telescope. They could see the moon more clearly with it. In the middle of the 4.t_______ century people could set up rockets to the moon. In this way, people for the first time 5.__l______ on the moon and took some information back to the earth. So scientists know much more about the moon now.
九年级英语选词填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
“Neville is my brother,” Sir Henry continued,”about five years ago, my brother and I quarreled, Soon after this, our father died. I am the elder son, and I got everything. I wanted my brother to apologize to me. He didn’t, and so I gave him nothing. With the little money he had, he left England for South Africa. I wrote to him several times, but I received no replies. Perhaps, he never got my letters. I don’t know. But as time passed, I worried more and more about him.”
“Mr. Quatemain, will you please tell me everything you know about him?”
“Very well,” I said, “but you will be the first person to whom I have told what I know.” Your brother wanted to find King Solomon’s Mine. That is why he lelt for Inyati”
“King Solomon’s Mines!”Sir Henry screamed.”I have never heard of it.where are they?”
“There is a tale about them.” I will tell you what I know if you promise to keep it secret,” I said.
“You have our promise.” Sir Henry said.
“An elephant hunter. Evans, told me the tale.” I said, “he told me there was a destroyed city northwest of the Solomon Mountain, and Solomon had his diamond mines there”
“Then one evening a Portuguese(葡萄牙人)。Jose Silvester came to my camp and asked to stay the night. The next day he said.‘When we meet again. I shall be the richest man in the world.”
“A week or more passed, Jose Silvester came back but he was ill badly. I took him into my tent. The next morning when I was awoke. He was looking at the mountains. ‘There it is!’ he cried, ‘but I shall never get there. I am dying’”.
“He took out an old map to me,’ This map has been in my family for hundreds of years,’ he said,’ it will make you the richest in the world.’ Then he died.”
I took the map out of my pocket and passed to Sir Henry. Sir Henry read the writing:”I am Silvester. I am in a cave north of the mountain. I am dying of hunger. With my own eyes I have seen the diamonds in Solomon’s treasure cave behind the white Death. If you do find it, you will be a rich man!”
I took back the map and put it in my pocket.
“It is an amazing story.” Sir Henry said.
“Yes.” I said.” But I have not invented it.” I stood up and left angrily. I thought they were doubting my story.
1.How long has Neville been away from England?
A. A few months B. A week or more
C. About five years D. Less than three years
2.Neville left for Inyati because ___________.
A.he needed to search for his blind wife.
B.he wanted to find King Solomon’s Mines.
C.he decided to go to Portuguese for a visit.
D.he planned to travel abroad with his friends.
3.Who gave Mr. Quatemain the map?
A. Neville B. Sir Henry
C. Evans D. Jose Silvester
4.What can we infer(推断)from the passage?
A.Quatemain left angrily because he thought his story wasn’t believed.
B.Si Henry quarreled with his brothers because of their father’s death.
C.Jose Silvester would like to find King Solomon’s Mines with Sir Henry.
D.Solomon had his diamond mines in a beautiful city northwest of England.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Thirty years ago, few Chinese knew about American TV series, though during the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese people got the chance to watch some U.S.A. TV series like Growing Pains.
Now, 1.______,Chinese people have more chances to enjoy foreign TV series. Some American TV series such as Friends and Prison Break have become very popular among young Chinese English learners. In their opinion, watching American TV series is a good way to learn English and American culture. They have other reasons to support that point of view.
First, it’s easy and convenient for learners to manage their learning time. They don’t have to worry about the place and time to learn. 2. _________,they can start watching and learning. All they need to do is to turn on their computers and put on their earphones.
The stories in the TV series also play an important role in attracting more learners. Different cultures between China and the Western countries and exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning . 3._______.
Besides, watching American TV series can help learners improve their listening and speaking skills. English learners may find it hard to find a native speaker to talk with,4.________, they can listen to native speakers and follow their conversations as much as they can.
A. Any time they are free
B. They also feel relaxed at the same time
C. with the fast development of DVDs and the Internet
D. but in the TV series
5.Which of the following is true according to the passage.
A.Thirty years ago, a few Chinese knew about American TV series.
B.Learners can’t manage their learning time easily.
C.Only exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning
D.It may be difficult for English learners to find a a native speaker to talk with.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Paper was first about 2,000 years ago, it has been made silk, cotton, bamboo, and wood. People learned to write words on paper to make a book. And because there weren’t many books, people learned to read. Then printing was invented in China. The first printed books were made by ink on a wooden block and holding the paper against it. When printing was developed greatly the beginning of the 11th century, books could be produced more quickly and . ___ , more people learned to read. After that, knowledge and ideas spread quickly, a way that can be compared the of the Internet in the 20th century.
1.A. create B. created C. creating D. creates
2.A. in B. of C. from D. by
3.A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
4.A. put B. putting C. puts D. puting
5.A. at B. in C. by D. on
6.A. cheap B. cheaply C. cheaper D. cheapest
7.A. Because B. so that C. As a result D. because of
8.A. on B. in C. by D. at
9.A. at B. with C. by D. about
10.A. introduction B. introduce C. introduced D. introducing
九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析