Toys and games are fun, but inventing them is...

Toys and games are fun, but inventing them is serious business. Big toy companies treat it even more serious, because the more toys they sell, the more money they make. They have adults who do nothing but think up new toys. Sometimes they even work in locked rooms so no one can steal their ideas!

But not every new toy is invented that way. Some of the best inventions are made by kids.

Thirteen- year old Casey Golden loved to play golf(高尔夫). He invented a way to make the game more fun. He Invented a new golf tee(球座). It is called the Bio tees Most golf tees are made from wood, but Casey’s tee is made out of recycled paper. It does not harm the environment. Casey started his own company to make his new tee. He’s already had orders for millions of them.

Jessica Peach invented a toy when she was only eight. Jessica likes to jump rope. She jumps alone and she jumps with friends. To jump alone, you need a short rope. With friends, you need a long rope. So Jessica invented a new kind of jump rope. The length of Jessica s jump rope can be modified. It can be made long to jump with friends. Or it can be made short to jump alone. When you are done jumping, you can even turn the jump rope into a belt(带子), Now Jessica has a business to sell her jump ropes.

Do you have a great idea for a new invention? Give your idea a try. It may become the next Biotee or latest jump ropes.

1.In big toy companies, ___________ is serious business.

A.playing games B.inventing toys C.locking rooms D.stealing ideas

2.The Biotee______________.

A.was invented by a 13-year-old girl B.is harmful to the environment

C.is not different from most golf tees D.is made out of recycled paper

3.Paragraph 4 is mainly about______________.

A.the best inventions made by kids B.Jessica Peach's favorite activity

C.Jessica Peach and the latest jump rope D.Casey Golden and the new golf tee

4.What does the underlined word "modified" in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.调整 B.忽略 C.估计 D.确定

九年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析

Last month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. 1.

We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. 2.

We all know that many students ofen go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week Most students use it for fun and not for homework.

3.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week. Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many students like to watch sports, game shows are the most popular.

It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows, 4.It is healthy for the mind and the body. Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together. And remember, “Old habits die hard." 5.

A.So start exercising before it's too late!

B.Many students like playing online games.

C.And twenty percent do not exercise at all.

D.but we think the best way to relax is through exercise.

E.Here are the results.

F.The answers to our questions about watching television were also interesting.

九年级英语补全短文6选5简单题查看答案及解析

1.Mary likes to be quiet. She wants to keep a nice pet at home. She hopes it can decorate (装饰) her room. But she doesn't want to spend too much money on it.

2.Kim, a college student, knows little about animals. He only wants to play with the pet. But his room isn't big enough.

3.Eric likes to play with the pet. If it can follow his instructions, he must be very happy. He hopes they can be good friends.

4.Mr. Brown is a businessman. He is busy with his work every day. He wants to choose a clever pet for his daughter who is only 4 years old. He doesn't care how much it costs.

5.Mrs. Miller is a housewife. She feels lonely at home. She wants a pet that can talk. She hopes it can make her life lively. But she is afraid of getting hurt.

A.Birds are colorful and nice to look at. Some birds can even say hello to the masters. They are safe and stay in their cages. However, training a bird takes time.

B.If you love to be silent, a fish is one of the best pets for you. It can add beauty to your home as well. But you must make sure fish eat the right kind of food. Cleaning their home needs much time.

C.Hamsters (仓鼠) don't need a large place to live and can be easily taken care of. You can play with them. If you touch them with your fingers, they may hurt you.

D.Keeping a turtle (乌龟) as a pet is fun. Turtles are the quietest pets. If you are less than five years old, you'd better not keep turtles because they can spread salmonella (沙氏门菌).

E.Many families keep dogs because they are smart. They can even understand what you say. They like to play with their masters. But you need to spend time walking them.

F.Cats may be many children's best choice. They are beautiful and cute. However, keeping cats may cost much money because you need to buy some toys for them.

九年级英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析

Studying is usually not a happy task, especially when there are so many things you can do for fun. The balance（平衡）between work and play is a lifelong matter. Are you feeling tired and bored when you study? What should you do if you're not interested in study? Here are ways you could do to deal with the problem.

Change your thoughts. If you're lack of passion（缺乏热情）for study, just think about your future. Only good grades can give you a chance to achieve your dreams. Good grades will help you get into your dream high school and college. No matter how old you are, you're always growing and learning.

Work hard to achieve your dreams. Study is teaching you an important lesson—You must work for what you want to achieve. Winning a game, passing a test, doing something difficult ... These are all rewarding（值得的）experiences because of the time you spent and the effort you made. The harder you work, the happier you'll be.

Relax yourself at times. You don't need to study as often as you think you should do. I am not telling you not to study—You still should, but you can try studying less if it doesn't influence your grades.

Find your favorite subjects. Discover your interests and develop them carefully. Keep studying and stay healthy.

1.Studying is usually not a ___________ task according to the passage.

A.hard B.happy C.boring D.tiring

2.We can know ___________ is a lifelong matter from the passage.

A.doing things for fun B.growing and leaning

C.balancing work and play D.feeling tired and bored

3.You can get into a dream school with the help of ___________.

A.similar thoughts B.good grades C.serious problems D.different feelings

4.You can achieve your dream by ___________.

A.working hard B.passing tests C.winning games D.giving lessons

5.What does the underlined sentence mean in the fourth paragraph?

A.You should never study. B.You should always think.

C.You could sometimes study less. D.You may usually feel tired.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Last night, a school night, my 11-year-old son's baseball team played a game that lasted until 9:30. By the time we got home and he had a quick dinner and shower, it was 10:30-an hour and a half later than a child who gets up at 6:30 should be going to bed. We love baseball. My son is having fun, getting exercise, and learning patience, teamwork and sports spirit. But the truth is that the game also influences his sleep.

As parents, we want good things for our children. We want them to be healthy both in body and in mind. To this end , we look for ways to help our kids grow and develop. We help them with their homework. We sign them up for dance, soccer and baseball. We encourage our kids to take honors courses（培优课程）or to have after-school jobs. And we praise them for hard-earned success and achievements.

However, the irony is that all of these activities and responsibilities that we are giving our children to make their lives colorful could be badly influencing their health and taking happiness away. Activities, responsibilities, and goals are good. But if we want our kids to realize their full physical, learning and social ability, sleep is important. We have to start taking sleep seriously.

Parents make bedtime routines and carry out（执行）strict rules about nighttime. But in fact,　　 these measures（措施）aren't enough because getting our kids, enough sleep isn't just about carrying out stricter bedtime. It actually requires more than that. In order to ensure our kids get the sleep they need, bout parents and schools should make an effort.

1.From the passage we know the writer's son ________

A.isn't good at sports B.wastes time every night

C.can't get enough sleep D.always hangs out with friends

2.What does the underlined word "irony" mean in Chinese?

A.光荣 B.骄傲 C.讽刺 D.公正

3.What does the writer think of taking honors courses at last?

A.Boring. B.Unnecessary. C.Interesting. D.Enjoyable.

4.How can we make sure kids get enough sleep according to the write?

A.By making the children's lives colorful.

B.By refusing all the after-school activities.

C.By carrying out strict rules about bedtime.

D.By making an effort from parents and schools.

5.What would the writer probably talk about in the following paragraph?

A.Advice on how to sleep well. B.Ways of changing kids’ education.

C.The importance of sleeping well. D.Measures parents and schools should take

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

If your children are learning to read, it's wonderful! Whatever they're reading, they're probably super­excited readers! But the fact is, reading is a skill. 1.

◆ Create a comfortable reading space.

Choose a special place with right furnishings, blankets and pillows for your children and put a bookcase of your children's books. 2. If your children feel like they have got their own special place for reading, they will probably spend time in their little space with all their new favorite books.

◆ Set aside time to read together.

If you want your children to learn to love reading, set aside a few minutes every day to read together, no matter how busy you are. 3. Plan to go to bed a few minutes earlier each night so your children have the time to choose a book to read. Besides, reading aloud to your children can make them more willing to read on their own.

◆ Make the library and bookstore a special treat.

4. They may be excited about new clothes and toys, but not books! Try to use that excitement to help your children love to read. Making a special treat of spending some time at the library or bookstore can be the perfect way to get your children excited about reading. 5.

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furnishings　 装饰

A.Reading together is the perfect way to relax before bedtime.

B.Whether your kids are big readers or not, they are only children.

C.The special place may push your children to start to love reading.

D.Here are some useful ways to help make your children love reading!

E.Let them have fun around there and they can choose whatever excites them.

九年级英语补全短文5选5中等难度题查看答案及解析

In Britain, some people say they will do anything if a famous person they love asks them to. One in three people in Britain have a new kind of disease—they love a famous person too much.

Some people love famous stars like Britney Spears, David Beckham or even Tony Blair. It is not just the young, grown-ups have the same problem. One in four people are so interested in their heroes that it affccts their life.

There are two ways of worshipping famous people. One way is just to follow them or talk about them with friends for fun. The other is a more serious way. People have very strong feelings for them and think they are their friends. People who do so for fun are found to be happier. But those who have strong feelings for a famous person are perhaps to feel more lonely and worried.

"Worshipping famous people is not certainly a bad thing," Dr. John, an expert said. "But like many things, overdoing it may not always be good for you."

1.From paragraph 1, we know ________.

A.they are friends of the famous people

B.some people in Britain love a famous person too much

C.they must go to the hospital

D.famous people can pay them a lot of money

2.How many people in Britain have got this kind of disease?

A.About one third. B.About a quarter. C.More than half. D.Just two or three.

3.What does the writer think of the two ways of worshipping famous people?

A.Neither of them is good. B.Both of them are good.

C.The first one is better. D.The second one is better.

4.Pcople who have strong feelings for a famous person often feel worried because ________.

A.they cannot become famous themselves

B.they think the famous person may be in trouble

C.they are afraid the famous person may not like them

D.they can get something in return from the famous person

5.The passage tells us________.

A.we mustn’t worship anybody B.worshipping of famous people is a good thing

C.famous people are not always friendly to us D.anything overdone may bring some trouble

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题纸的相应位置。

Easter is coming in a few days and it is the time for a day of fun, energy and happiness. Games and interesting 1.（activity） are necessary for the occasion and enthusiasts（狂热者）have shared many new ideas to make the celebration more interesting.

Here we share one of2.（interesting） Easter games for kids to make the get-together with cousins and friends memorable.

3.　 name of the game is The Egg Drop. This is a really exciting game you can try for the whole day to cheer up the people 4. are in low spirits. After all, such active games can turn on the mood of a circle of people and fill up 5. laughter.

In this activity, you are supposed 6.（drop） the egg from a particular height to the floor and one who manages to keep the egg unbroken wins.

Does it sound 7.（surprise）? Are you thinking how can an egg survive（生 存）a fall? But you don't need to worry as you can cushion（缓冲）it to prevent a break on fall. You will 8.（give） a few items like tapes, cotton, cardboard, newspaper etc.

Your job is to use the materials 9.（wise） to build good cushion support for the egg to keep it unbroken on falling.

10. parents are looking for ways to make the teens fall in love with Easter, then don't hesitate（犹豫）to share the activity with them. You can also share it with classmates or friends.

九年级英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Mobile phones are one of the most useful inventions of the last 50 years, but not everything that is said about them is good. Mobiles are often believed to be the cause of a number of things from poor eyesight and headaches to house fires. There's even one theory that mobile phones should be responsible for the disappearance of bees!

The theory is that the radiation (辐射) given off by mobile phones does great harm to bees' navigation systems (导航系统). Bees have built-in system a bit like GPS and this helps them find their way back to their hives. But recently, thousands of bees have failed to find their way home. It is believed they are dying far from their hives.

The problem was first noticed by beekeepers in America and is a lot more serious than it at first seems. The important thing about bees is that most of the crops in many countries of the world are pollinated by them. Without bees, the crops can't continue to grow. Many beekeepers in Europe have reported losing between 50 and 70 percent of their bees. Jim Piper, London beekeeper, said to the reporter, "My business is becoming worse. Twenty-nine of my forty hives are now empty."

Nobody knows for sure whether the theory is true or not, but it's a fact that bees are disappearing in very large numbers. And we can't manage without them. Einstein said that if all our bees disappeared, man would only live for four more years! If the mobile phone theory is correct, we need to do something about it right now—before it's too late.

1.What might be caused by mobiles according to Paragraph 1?

A.Poor listening. B.The forest fires. C.The disappearance of bees. D.Terrible toothache.

2.What does the theory in the passage say?

A.Bees have GPS inside their bodies. B.Mobiles have an influence on bees' hives.

C.The radiation makes bees unable to fly. D.The radiation makes bees lose their way home.

3.The underlined word "pollinate" probably means "________" in Chinese.

A.授粉 B.污染 C.啃食 D.催熟

4.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A.Crops will stop growing. B.Beekeepers' business is getting worse.

C.Bees' disappearing is a serious problem. D.Beekeepers in Europe found the problem first.

5.The author wrote this passage to ________.

A.call on people to help beekeepers B.show how a bee's built-in system works

C.ask people to stop using mobiles right away D.warn people of the possible harm mobiles do to bees

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

Pollution problem are becoming more and more serious. One of them is called “white pollution”. People like to use plastic products, such as shopping bags, boxes and cups. In China about three billion plastic shopping bags are used everyday, which results in a great waste of resources(资源)and heavy environmental pollution. Luckily, the government has stopped us from using free plastic bags, telling all stores and supermarkets not to provide customers with free plastic gabs since June 1, 2008. From then on, people have been supposed to use cloth bags and shopping baskets instead of plastic bags in order to protect our environment.

Now more and more people have realized the importance of using the cloth bags and the shopping baskets. For one thing it can protect our environment, for another it can also make our country cleaner and more beautiful. Meanwhile we still have much more things to do to solve the problem of “white pollution”.

1.One of the pollution problems is called 　　　　　　　　　　 .

2.About　　　　　　　 plastic shopping bags are used every day in China.

3. All stores and supermarkets have been told not to provide customers with free plastic bags since 　　　　　　　　 .

4. Using cloth bags and shopping baskets is good for 　　　　　　　　　 .

5.To solve the problem of “white pollution”, we should do 　　　　　　　 .

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析