Ten years ago, Professor Richard Wiseman set ...

Ten years ago, Professor Richard Wiseman set out to study luck. He wanted to know why some people are always in the right place at the right time, while others always experience ill luck.

Many people volunteered for his research. Over the years he interviewed them, watched their lives and had them take part in his experiments(实验). He carried out a simple experiment to discover why there were differences in their ability to catch the chance.

He gave both lucky and unlucky people a newspaper and asked them to look through it and tell him how many paragraphs were inside. He had secretly placed a large message halfway through the newspaper saying, "Tell the researcher you have seen this and win S50. " This message took up half of the page, but unlucky people missed it and lucky people caught it.

Unlucky people are just more nervous. They are busy looking only for what they need and this stops them from noticing the unexpected. As a result, they miss out on the chance. Lucky people are more relaxed and open. The can see everything that is in front of them, not just what they are looking for.

Richard’s research shows that lucky people live by several principles(原则). Here are some of them.

Listen to your gut instincts((直觉), they are often right.

Be open to new experiences and break your usual thought pattern(模式).

Spend a few moments each day remembering things that went well.

See yourself being lucky before an important meeting or phone call.

1.Richard carried out the experiment to discover the differences in their ability to _________.

A.catch the chance B.watch their lives

C.remember things D.listen to gut instincts

2.The unlucky people tried to find _________ in the newspaper.

A.the page B.the secret message C.the paragraphs D.the differences

3.According to the text, lucky people __________.

A.have a habit of looking through newspapers B.are always busy looking for what they need

C.feel nervous when meeting the unexpected D.are able to break their usual thought pattern

4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A.Living by Principles B.Lucky and Unlucky People

C.A Special Experience D.Being Relaxed All the way

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

I moved to Chicago ten years ago. As I was new to the area, I had ______ friends and seldom went out to parties. But a month later, I was invited to a party and there I ______ an elderly couple.

The wife and I ______ for a long time. She told me how ______ she was about her husband who was ____ a heart operation. At that time I was working as a researcher in the same ______ where the husband would be going for his operation, ______ I told her to take down my phone number and call me to let me know when he was there.

She phoned a few weeks later as ______ and told me that her husband was admitted to the hospital and still waiting. I told her that I would go and check on him every day while I was at _____. I thought that if it was my dad, I would do the same, so I decided to give them some company(陪伴).

Weeks turned into months and it just became my ______ to see them and keep track of how things were going before, during and after the heart operation. Sometimes I’d bring a ______ for him to read, or some food that we would share together. As time went by, it seemed like I became part of the ______. Even after the husband returned from the hospital, we still often ______ each other on holidays.

Now, ten years later, I ______ my own family. Since our parents don’t live close by, this couple has become my son’s “local” grandparents. My wife and I often feel truly ______ to have this couple as our “local” parents! Sometimes family comes out of the most unexpected place.

1.A. few　　 B. some　　 C. several　　 D. many

2.A. served　　 B. loved　　 C. met　　 D. supported

3.A. searched　　 B. fought　　 C. worked　　 D. talked

4.A. bored　　 B. calm　　 C. worried　　 D. lucky

5.A. giving up　　 B. waiting for　　 C. paying for　　 D. turning down

6.A. hotel　　 B. hospital　　 C. restaurant　　 D. office

7.A. so　　 B. but　　 C. though　　 D. since

8.A. required　　 B. reviewed　　 C. expected　　 D. promised

9.A. work　　 B. school　　 C. home　　 D. table

10.A. risk　　 B. stress　　 C. test　　 D. habit

11.A. book　　 B. picture　　 C. computer　　 D. tape

12.A. public　　 B. family　　 C. team　　 D. group

13.A. missed　　 B. followed　　 C. knew　　 D. visited

14.A. leave　　 B. find　　 C. have　　 D. need

15.A. nervous　　 B. curious　　 C. thankful　　 D. suitable

九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

Every year, the UK holds the National Cat Awards in London. The awards go to the most outstanding cats from around the country. Please have a look at this year's winners.

The Hero Cat

One afternoon, Cleo suddenly started behaving strangely by running up and down the stairs. Seeing this, Pauline knew something must be wrong. So when her husband Richard said he felt great pains in his chest, she quickly called 999.Later, doctors said that Richard had suffered(遭受)a serious heart attack(发病).Cleo stayed at Richard's side until he was fully recovered. Cleo was chosen as this year's Hero Cat. She saved her owner's life.

The Most Caring Cat

Jack Dignam used to be a soldier. For him, 3-year-old Elias is more than a pet. When he came back from war, Dignam suffered from a serious mental sickness. He refused to talk to anyone. It was then that Elias came into his life. By jumping up and down to draw Dignam's attention, Elias gave Dignam hope. He helped the man enjoy everyday life again. Elias has won the Most Caring Cat Award for taking care of his owner.

The Most Unusual Cat

Nelson is a 2l-year-old cat. He has certainly used up a few of his nine lives. Ten years ago, he was put into a big bag and thrown into the sea. Fortunately, a fisherman saved him. Nelson then spent a few years living with fishermen by the sea. He lost an eye when a group of young people threw rocks at him. Luckily, in 2009, he was picked to live with a loving family. In 2014, Nelson had cancer. However, with his strong will, he amazed everyone again.

1.Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A.The awards are handed out in Oxford. B.Cats from different countries can win the awards.

C.Winners will be given lots of money. D.The UK hands out the awards every year.

2.Cleo suddenly started behaving strangely one afternoon because_______.

A.something was wrong with her legs B.she wanted Pauline to help Richard

C.someone would break into the house D.Pauline was having a serious heart attack

3.Elias won the Most Caring Cat Award for _______.

A.saving his owner's life successfully B.taking care of his owner during the war

C.helping his owner to get well again D.looking after his owner in the hospital

4.Which of the following is a part of Nelson's life?

A.He was forced to jump into the sea. B.He suffered from cancer and died in 2014.

C.He lost an eye when hit with a stick. D.He lived with fishermen by the sea for years.

5.Which is the best title for this passage?

A.National Cat Awards B.All Kinds of Cats on Show

C.People's Pets-Cats D.Awards for Cats and People

九年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析

（题文）—Marry ______ten years ago.　　 —You mean she ______ him for ten years?

A. married；has got married to　　 B. got married；has got married with

C. got married；has been married with　　 D. got married；has been married to

九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

One day long ago, some fishermen set out to sea in their ship. One of them brought his pet monkey along for the long journey.

When they were far out at sea, a terrible storm broke their ship. Everyone fell into the sea, and the monkey was going to die. Suddenly a dolphin appeared and picked him up.

They soon reached an island and the monkey came down from the dolphin's back. The dolphin asked the monkey, “Do you know this place? ”The monkey replied, “Yes, I do. The king on the island is my father, so you must treat me very well.”

“That's a lie，” the dolphin thought. Because he knew no one lived on the island. The dolphin said, “Well, well, so you are a prince(王子)! Now you can be a king！” The monkey asked, “How can I be a king？”

As the dolphin started swimming away, he answered, “That is easy. As you are the only animal on this island, you will certainly be the king！” In the end, the monkey died on the island alone. Remember that we should be honest in our life.

1.What happened to the monkey when he was going to die in the sea? (不超过 10个词)

__________________________________________________

2.Why did the dolphin think that the monkey was lying to him？(不超过 10 个词)

__________________________________________________

3.What does the text tell us？(不超过 15 个词)

__________________________________________________

九年级英语回答问题简单题查看答案及解析

Ten years ago, Lynn Smith went far away to university. She went to a school that was 3000 miles from her home, (1) so she couldn’t afford(负担) to come home to visit her parents. She had a part-time job and earned enough money to pay for her books and courses. After she graduated, she got a job in South America teaching English. In Brazil, she married Roberto Silva and they had three children. At first, Lynn stayed at home to care for the babies, but later she went back to work. Roberto and Lynn finally could achieve(实现) her dream.

When the Silva family arrived at the airport, they were surprised that no one was there to meet them. (2) Finally Lynn saw a man who looked a little like her father. She called his name and he came over to her. Lynn had changed so much that he almost didn’t know her. Mr Smith wondered if he had the right person. Lynn thought the same thing. (3) In ten years, her father didn’t look the way he used to.

1.将(1)处句子改写为同义句. （每空一词）

So she didn’t ______ enough ______ to come home to see his parents.

2.将(2) 处的句子改为并列句。（每空一词）

Finally Lynn saw a man, _____ _____looked a little like her father.

3.将（3）处的英文译成中文。

________

九年级英语句型转换中等难度题查看答案及解析

I'm surprised to hear from her. 　　　　　　　　 , we last met ten years ago.

A. On one hand　　　　　　　　　　 B. That is to say

C. Believe it or not　　　　　　　　 D. In other words

九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I’m surprised to hear from her 　　　　 , we last met ten years ago .

A. On one hand             B. That is to say             C. Believe or not             D. In other words

九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Ten years ago, many people thought that the age of the physical book(纸质书) was coming to an end. The objects that had been the companions(伙伴) of millions of readers for hundreds of years were about to die out. Soon, we’d all be reading on little electronic screens and laughing at the memory of places called “libraries” and “bookshops”.

But it seems not true about the idea of the death of the physical books. At least in the UK, as The Guardian noted, sales of e-books are falling while sales of paper books are rising. More surprisingly, it’s young people who are buying the most physical books. More than 60 percent of 16-to-24-year-olds preferred print books to e-books. The most popular reason given was: “I like to hold the product.”

Books become very personal objects to lovers of reading. It often starts with the way they get them. Many buyers of books like to write down their name on the inside cover when they've bought one. And we carry books around with us everywhere.

If there’s a mark made on the pages from coffee or food, it doesn’t matter. These accidents make the book – our book – even more personal. It’s as if readers of physical books make friends with them.

Of course, some could say that the devices on which people read e-books, like Kindles and iPads are also objects that we like. But it isn't quite the same. A Kindle, can hold as many pieces of writing as a whole library. But a story we remember from our time turning its pages in our favourite armchair enters our memory forever. Physical books are as valuable to some readers as items of jewelry or photographs of family members.

This “friendship” people develop with books isn’t just about feelings. Research has shown that readers remember more information read from physical books than electronic ones.

However, there’s no doubt e-books are here to stay. They aren’t simply a “here today, gone tomorrow” thing. But it’s also certain that physical books, which have been in production since the fifteenth century, are here to stay, too.

1.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Physical books will soon no longer be made.

B. Sales of e-books and print books are both rising．

C. Lovers of physical books are mostly old people.

D. Physical books are making a comeback in the UK.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of physical books?

A. Readers can form a very close relationship with their books.

B. Physical books may carry readers’ valuable memories.

C. Readers get more information from physical books than e-books.

D. It is easier for readers to make notes on physical books.

3.Why did the author write this article?

A. To explain why physical books will not disappear soon.

B. To describe different reading tastes in the UK.

C. To explain what makes physical books personal.

D. To recommend that readers read more physical books.

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

I have returned to my hometown after I was away ten years ago. So many things have changed around here. It has become better and better. When I left here, there was a small pool on the right of my house. Now the pool has gone and people have built a large shopping mall(商场) there.

The biggest changes have taken place in the center of the city. There are sidewalks on both sides of the street. You can see a street center with so many tall buildings around. You can’t drive there any more because no vehicle is allowed to pass there. A European-style fountain(喷泉) has been built in the street center garden.

There used to be an old school near my house. I spent my five years studying there. There was a small payground in front of the school. But now what I can see are five tall buildings standing there. There are two big classroom buildings and a library. A new post office has also been built just across from the new school.

1.I have been away from my hometown for ________.

A. ten months　　　　　　　　　 B. one year　　　　　　　　　 C. five years　　　　　　　　　 D. ten years

2.On the right of my house, there was a _________ ten years ago.

A. library　　　　　　　　　 B. garden　　　　　　　　　 C. supermarket　　　　　　　　　 D. pool

3.No vehicle is allowed to pass the _________.

A. center of the city　　　　　　　　　 B. old school　　　　　　　　　 C. street center　　　　　　　　　 D. playground

4.Which of the following is WRONG(错的)?

A. A fountain is in the street center garden.　　

B. Now there is an old school near my house.

C. There are two big classroom buildings and a library in the new school.

D. There is a post office across from the school.

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

A. Great Changes in My Hometown.　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. A Wonderful Place

C. What a Nice Town　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. My School.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析