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Plastic is all around us. It's in the TVs we watch at home, the desks we use at work, and the pens we write with at school, even wrapped around the food we buy. Some people have had enough of plastic, though, and have chosen a new lifestyle. These people have become plasticarians, meaning they try to live life without buying or using plastic.
British student Thomas Smith decided to go plastic-free, telling reporters, "A bit of plastic you had for a second lasts longer than your lifetime." Smith tried to avoid buying anything that had plastic in it, which made getting even the simplest items, like toilet paper, difficult. Over a period of six months, he lost five kilograms in weight and finally gave up.
Beth Terry, a woman in California, has lived mostly plastic-free for more than six years. For Beth, choosing a plasticarian lifestyle came out of concern for the planet and her health. Studies have linked some kinds of plastic to cancer and heart disease, and chemicals in these plastics can influence a baby's development. That's why sonic doctors say it is important that women who arc having babies in their bodies avoid eating food stored in plastic containers.
It's never too late to start reducing the amount of plastic. You can start by giving up bottled water and teas. Instead, buy a reusable stainless-steel bottle and bring drinks from home. You can also buy food from farmers' markets, where fresh produce and meat are not packaged in plastic. Finally, it's better to use soap and shampoo bars that are wrapped in paper than liquid soaps and shampoos that come in plastic bottles.
While cutting plastic out of your life all at once may be too much to manage, every journey begins with one step. Choose one plastic item to live without today, and you will be on your way to a healthier life and a cleaner planet.
1.How does the writer show the fact that plastic is all around us?
A.By telling a story. B.By describing a picture.
C.By giving examples. D.By using numbers.
2.Why did British student Thomas Smith decide to give up plastic?
A.He wanted to experience how to live without plastic in his life.
B.He thought that plastic could help him lose weight.
C.He wanted to be healthier.
D.He wanted to help the environment.
3.Which of the following statements in NOT true, according to the article?
A.You should use a plastic bottle and fill it with water over and over again.
B.You can start to bring drinks from home rather than buy bottled teas at a store.
C.It's better to buy soap and shampoo bars wrapped in paper
D.Studies have shown that chemical in the plastics can be harmful to a baby's development.
4.In the last paragraph, the writer is mainly ________.
A.showing a prediction using plastic in our daily life
B.introducing the results of cutting plastic out of life at once
C.expressing a feeling about stopping using plastic things
D.giving advice on cutting down plastic use
九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
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Seventy percent of our planet is covered by one huge body of seawater-the ocean. In 2008, the United Nations recognized(确立) June 8 as World Oceans Day. It's a day to think about the important role that the oceans play in our lives, the dangers that our oceans are facing and the action we can take to protect them.
The ocean is home to the most of plants and animals on Earth. Plants in the sea provide us with 70 percent of O2 we breathe. The ocean controls our climate (气候), providing heat in winter and cool air in summer. It also provides us with food and medicine. No matter where you live on the planet, no matter how far from the sea, your life is dependent on the ocean.
The biggest problem facing the ocean at the moment is plastic pollution. Reducing single-use plastic, including plastic bags and plastic bottles, has been an important theme for World Oceans Day for a number of years.
Climate change and rising sea temperatures are also a huge problem. Rising sea temperatures have a direct influence on weather patterns and are seen as partly responsible for an increase in extreme (极端的) weather.
The day is celebrated in all kinds of ways, including special events on the beach, river clean-ups, school activities, art contests and film festivals. You can join in to remind people about the importance of our oceans and to make a difference.
1.What percent of our planet is covered with seawater?
A.30% B.40% C.70%
2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?
A.The ocean provides us with heat and cool air.
B.Our life is dependent on the ocean.
C.The ocean provides us with food and medicine
3.What is the biggest problem facing the ocean?
A.Plastic pollution. B.Reducing single-use plastic. C.Air pollution.
4.What is partly responsible for an increase of extreme weather?
A.Climate change. B.Rising sea temperatures. C.Weather patterns.
5.How do people celebrate World Oceans Day?
A.Eating out together. B.Having a meeting. C.Holding special events.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Where I'm from, were pretty relaxed about time. We don't like to rush around, so we1.（mind）if people are a little late sometimes, If you tell a friend you're going to their house for dinner, it's OK if you arrive a bit late. We2.（real） enjoy our time slowly, We3.（valuable）the time we spend with our family and friends in our everyday lives. We often just drop by our friends' homes if we have time.4.（besides）, we don't usually have to make plans to meet our friends. We often just walk around the town center, seeing as many of our friends as we can！
In Switzerland, it's very important5.（is） on time. We're the capital of clocks and watches, after all! If someone invites you to meet him or her at noon, then you 6.（expect） to be there at noon. If you're even 15 minutes late.7.（you） friend may get mad. So I make an8.（effort） to be on time when I meet my friends. I always leave the house early to avoid heavy traffic because I think it's impolite to keep others9.（wait）. Also, we never visit a friend's house without calling10.（one）. We almost always make plans to see friends. We usually plan to do something interesting, or go somewhere together.
九年级英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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How do you feel about your looks? Is it important to have a beautiful face? Are there other things that can make a person special? The way you look is special. Do you know what I mean by that? We all look a little different. Some of us are tall. Some of us are fat. The point is, all of us have our own look-our own face.
Sometimes, we might feel bad about looking different. We might feel like we look ugly or strange. But our differences are what make us special.
I recently watched a speech by a man named Robert Hoge. He was born with a strange-looking face. His mother always worried that he would face many difficulties in life. But what Hoge did changed his mother's mind little by little. Strangers would stare at him or even make fun of him. But he didn't care at all. He decided to accept his face and feel confident (自信的) in himself. He has made a decision to live an amazing life.
It's hard when you feel like you don't look "normal" or "perfect". But the truth is, no one is perfect. The important thing to remember is that you are special, no matter what you look like.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正（T）、误（F）。
1.According to the writer, all of us look a little different. _____
2.The writer recently watched a speech by Robert Hoge's mother. _____
3.Hoge's mother used to worry that he would face many difficulties in life. _____
4.When strangers made fun of him, Hoge lost his confidence. _____
5.The writer tries to tell us that we are special no matter what we look like. _____
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As we all know, the environment around us is getting worse and worse.In some places we can't see fish _____ in the rivers or trees on the hills.Some people even have no clean water to drink.
Recently, a new lifestyle called low carbon life(低碳生活) is _____ every corner of our country.The meanings of low carbon are _____ energy and no waste.It is such an important project that I can't wait _____ my ideas on how to promote(促进，提升) it.
First, we should _____ a nocar day every week in our school, because cars not only cause serious air pollution but also waste energy._____ the nocar day, neither students _____ teachers are allowed to drive to school. At the same time, just walk or run.Use our _____ and enjoy the fun.
Second, we had better not use plastic bags _____．No one can stand the “white pollution”，______ it is wise to use cloth bags which can ______ again and again.
______， one thing ______ we should keep in mind is that every big thing comes from the small details. So, as students, we should turn ______ the lights the moment we leave, use ______ sides of the paper, and reuse our textbooks and so on.
All in all, it weighs greatly for all of us to put the low carbon lifestyle into practice.Just set our mind to these: nocar days, no plastic bags, and no waste.Let's do it now.
1.A. swims B. swimming C. to swim D. swam
2.A. spreading B. moving C. living D. becoming
3.A. below B. high C. above D. low
4.A. to show B. show C. showing D. showed
5.A. set off B. set up C. put on D. put down
6.A. In B. At C. On D. With
7.A. nor B. or C. both D. and
8.A. bikes B. cars C. buses D. legs
9.A. any more B. no more C. no longer D. never
10.A. because B. so C. but D. although
11.A. reused B. be used C. is used D. use
12.A. Finally B. Final C. Last D. Lately
13.A. who B. what C. that D. whose
14.A. up B. down C. on D. off
15.A. both B. each C. every D. all
九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析
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As we all know, the environment around us is getting worse and worse. In some places we can’t see fish 1 in the river or trees on the hills. Some people even have no clean water to drink.
Recently, a new lifestyle called low carbon life is 2 every corner of our country. The meanings of low carbon are 3 energy and no waste. It is such an important project that I can’t wait 4 my ideas on how to promote it.
First，we should 5 a no-car day every week in our school. Because cars not only cause serious air pollution but also waste energy. 6 the no-car day, neither students 7 teachers are allowed to drive to school. At the same time，just walk or run. Use our 8 and enjoy the fun.
Second, we had better not use plastic bags 9 . No one can stand the “white pollution”， 10 it is wise to use cloth bags which can 11 again and again.
12，one thing 13 we should keep in mind is that every big thing comes from the small details. So, as students, we ought to turn 14 the lights the moment we leave, use 15 sides of the paper, and reuse our textbooks and so on.
All in all, it weighs greatly for all of us to put the low carbon lifestyle into practice. Just set our mind to these：no-car days, no plastic bags, and no waste. Let’s do it now.
1. A．swims B．swimming C．to swim D．swam
2. A．spreading B．moving C．living D．becoming
3. A．below B．high C．above D．low
4. A．to express B．express C．expressing D．expressed
5. A．set off B．set up C．put on D．put down
6. A．in B．at C．on D．with
7. A．nor B．or C．both D．and
8. A．foot B．cars C．buses D．legs
9. A．any more B．no more C．no longer D．never
10. A．because B．so C．but D．although
11. A．reused B．be used C．is used D．use
12. A．Finally B．Final C．Last D．Lately
13. A．who B．what C．that D．whose
14. A．up B．down C．on D．off
15. A．both B．each C．every D．all
九年级英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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As we all know, the environment around us is getting_______. In some places we can't see fish swimming in the river or trees on the hills.Some people even have no clean water_______.Recently, a new lifestyle called low-carbon life is_______every corner of our country.It is such an important project_______I can't wait to express my ideas on how to promote (推动) it.
First, we should_______a no-car day every week in our school.Because cars not only cause serious air pollution but also waste energy. On the no-car day, neither students nor teachers_______to drive to school.At the same time，just walk or run. Use our bikes and enjoy the fun.
Second, we had better _______ plastic bags any more.No one can stand the “white pollution”, so it is wise to use cloth bags_______can be used again and again.
_______, one thing that we should keep in mind is that every big thing comes from small details. So, as students, we should________lights when we leave, use both sides of paper, and reuse our textbooks and so on.
All in all, Just set our mind to these: no-car days, no plastic bags, and no waste. Let's do it now.
1.A. bad and bad B. good and good C. worse and worse D. better and better
2.A. drink B. drinks C. drinking D. to drink
3.A. spreading B. moving C. living D. becoming
4.A. so B. because C. which D. that
5.A. set off B. set up C. put on D. put off
6.A. allow B. Allows C. allowed D. are allowed
7.A. to use B. not to use C. not use D. not using
8.A. who B. which C. when D. what
9.A. Finally B. Generally C. Last D. Lately
10.A. turn up B. turn down C. turn on D. turn off
九年级英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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As we all know, English is an important subject in middle school. Everyone knows that they must learn English well, but some people don't know how to learn it well. Here are some suggestions which may help you with your English.
The biggest problem is people's own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look foolish so that they don't speak English at all. Don't be afraid of being laughed at. Only if we aren't afraid of making mistakes can we learn English well.
The fastest way to learn something is to do it again and again until you get it right. Learning English needs practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
The best way to learn English is to have a good environment. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English radios, watch English news, movies and TV programs. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English materials that you have around you, the faster you will learn it.
Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by doing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are making progress.
1.What is the biggest problem in learning English?
A.People don't know how to learn. B.People are afraid of being laughed at.
C.People don't have enough time to learn. D.People don't want to say.
2.What is the fastest way to learn English well?
A.Practice over and over again. B.Have a pen pal to communicate with.
C.Go over the fear first. D.Go to a foreign country.
3.To create a good environment, you need to do many things except ________.
A.putting English books around your room B.listening to English radios
C.watching English news and movies D.speaking English with your friends only in class
4.According to the passage, English exercises and tests are ________.
A.very necessary B.not helpful at all
C.very boring D.not important
5.What does the text mainly tell us?
A.The history of English. B.The ways of learning English.
C.The importance of learning English. D.The spread of English in the world.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Do you often use plastic straws (吸管)? You probably use them to drink lots of things, such as cola or milk tea 1. They are made in 10 minutes, used in 20 minutes and remain on the earth for over 100 years since they can't be broken down (分解) easily.
But how do plastic straws get into the ocean? Through human mistakes, they are often thrown everywhere. The waste management in some areas is so poor. All gutters (排水沟) lead to our ocean 2. Once a turtle was found bleeding because a 12-centimeter-long plastic straw was pushed into its nose. How terrible!
3. That is enough to circle nearly two-and-a-half times around our planet! If we didn't act now, there would be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050.
Luckily, more and more people around the world have realized this problem. They begin to consider if they really need to use plastic straws when drinking drinks.
So what can we do to reduce (减少) plastic pollution? 4. For example, next time you go to a restaurant, make sure you order your drink without a straw. What if people need to use a straw? There are reusable straws that can be cleaned and reused instead.
Starbucks (星巴克) has started to offer straw less lids (盖子) and paper straws instead of plastic straws in almost 1,000 stores in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Starbucks is not alone. 5. It is hoped that more businesses and customers will play a part in protecting our environment.
Choose five sentences out of the six in the box to complete the passage. Each choice should be used only once.
A.Even worse, plastic straws kill ocean life.
B.So plastic straws mustn't be thrown into the ocean.
C.Plastic straws are small but they are a big problem.
D.The simplest way is to say "No" to single-use plastic, like straws.
E.McDonald's has also taken action to reduce the use of plastic straws.
F.In fact, around 500 million plastic straws are used every day in the US alone.
九年级英语补全短文6选5中等难度题查看答案及解析
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学习能力——学习方法
As we all know, English is an important subject in middle school. Everyone knows that they must learn English well, but some people don't know how to learn it well. Here are some suggestions which may help you with your English.
The biggest problem is people's own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look foolish so that they don't speak English at all. Don't be afraid of being laughed at. Only if we aren't afraid of making mistakes can we learn English well.
The fastest way to learn something is to do it again and again until you get it right. Learning English needs practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
The best way to learn English is to have a good environment. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English radios, watch English news, movies and TV programs. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English materials that you have around you, the faster you will learn it.
Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by doing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are making progress.
1.What is the biggest problem in learning English?
A.People don't know how to learn.
B.People are afraid of being laughed at.
C.People think they may look foolish.
D.People don't want to say.
2.What is the fastest way to learn English well?
A.Practice over and over again.
B.Have a pen pal to communicate.
C.Go over the fear first.
D.Go to a foreign country.
3.To create a good environment, you need to do many things except ________．
A.putting English books around your room
B.listening to English radios
C.watching English news and movies
D.speaking English with your friends only in class
4.According to the passage, English exercises and tests are ________．
A.very necessary B.not helpful at all
C.very boring D.not important
5.What does the text mainly tell us?
A.The history of English.
B.The ways to learn English.
C.The importance of learning English.
D.The spread of English in the world.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
