Everyone, likes to feel that he or she is spe...

Everybody likes to feel that she or he is special. Sadly, many of us grow up believing that we’re not special at all. We wish that we could be more attractive or better at sports. We wish we had had more money or nicer clothes. Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, or the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, we think we’re not good enough just as we are. In the film. The Tin Man wishes he had a heart. The Scarecrow wishes that he had a brain, and the Lion want courage. Finally, each of them realizes that he already has what he wants.

Nearly all parents want us to be the best we can be. They sometimes try to encourage us to do better by comparing us to others. They mean well, but the message we usually get is that we’re not good enough. We start to believe that the only way we can be special is by being better than somebody else, but we are often disappointed (失望的). There will always be somebody out there that is better than we are at something. There are a lot of people around who may not be as smart as we are but who are better at sports. Or they may not be as handsome, but they are more successful. It is unthinkable for us to be better than everybody else all the time. Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, we all need what we believe will make us better people.

What we don’t understand is that often we already have the very things inside us that we look for. Our parents often forget to tell us that we are special, that we are good enough just as we are. Perhaps no one told them when they were growing up, or maybe they just forgot. Either way, it’s up to us to remind them sometimes that each of us, in our own way, is special. What we are ... is enough!

1.What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?

A.To describe how smart we are. B.To talk about your family problems.

C.To explain the importance of being yourself. D.To suggest how people can change their way of life.

2.This article was most probably written by __________.

A.a teenager B.a youth worker C.a teacher D.a parent

3.What does the writer say about our parents?

A.They never compare us to other children. B.They always tell us that we are good enough.

C.They often forget to tell us that we are special. D.They never forget to tell us that we are special.

4.Which would be the best title for this passage?

A.What Makes You Smart B.What Makes You Happy

C.What Makes You Strong D.What Makes You Special

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Everyone, likes to feel that he or she is special. Unfortunately, many of us grow up believing that we’re not special at all. We wish that we could be better at sports or more attractive. We wish we had nicer clothes or more money. Like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, or the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz (《绿野仙踪》), we believe we’re not good enough just as we are. In the movie, the Scarecrow wishes that he had a brain. The Tin Man wishes he had a heart, and the Lion wants courage. In the end, each of them realizes that he already has what he needs.

Most parents want us to be the best we can be. They sometimes try to encourage us to do better by comparing us to others. They mean well, but the message we often get is that we’re not good enough. We begin to believe that the only way we can be special is by being better than someone else, but we are often disappointed. There will always be someone out there who is better than we are at something. There are plenty of people around who may not be as smart as we are but who are better at sports. Or they may not be as good-looking, but they have more money. It is impossible for us to be better than everyone else all the time.

Like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, we all want what we believe will make us better people. What we don’t realize is that often we already have inside us the very things that we seek. Parents sometimes forget to tell us that we are special, that we are good enough just as we are. Maybe no one told them that when they were growing up, or maybe they just forgot. Either way, it’s up to us to remind them from time to time that each of us, in our own way, is special. What we are ... is enough.

1.Parents often ____________ to encourage us to do better .

A.read us The Wizard of Oz B.compare us to others

C.buy us plenty of things D.tell us we are common

2.The writer of this article wants to tell us that _____________.

A.the Cowardly Lion doesn’t have courage

B.smart people are more special than others

C.it is important to be better than everyone else

D.we are all good enough just the way we are

3.This article was most probably written by a_________________.

A.patent B.teacher C.teenager D.sportsman

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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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We say that a person has good manners if he or she is polite, kind and helpful to others. Everyone likes a person with good manners. But no one likes a person with bad or careless manners. Yes, but what are good manners? How do I know what to do and what not to do?

Here are some examples of the things that a well-mannered person does or does not do.

He never laughs at people when they are in trouble. Instead, he tries to help them. When people are waiting for a bus, he stands in line and takes his turn. He never pushes to the front of the line. On the bus, he offers his seat to an older person or a woman with a child in the arms. If he gets in someone’s way, he says “excuse me”. He says “please” when he makes a request (请求), and he says “thank you” when he receives something. He doesn’t stop other people when they are talking. He does not speak with his mouth full of food when he is eating.

1.People agree that a well-mannered person is really a 　　　 person.

A. polite　　　　　　 B. kind

C. helpful　　　　　　 D. polite, kind and helpful

2.Saying “please” and “thank you” is 　　 for a well-mannered person.

A. useless

B. a little useful

C. hypocritical (虚伪的)

D. important and necessary

3.A person with good manners thinks of 　　　　 .

A. others before himself 　　 B. himself before others

C. no one but himself　　　　 D. others as well as himself

4.If you want to be well-mannered, 　　　　 .

A. you laugh at people when they are in trouble

B. it’s all right to speak with your mouth full of food

C. you should stop someone when he is talking

D. you can only speak after someone else has finished talking

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Father's Day is a special day for sons and daughters to show their deep love to their fathers. Maria doesn't think she is good at telling her feelings face to face, so she writes a letter to her father.

Dear Dad,

Happy Father's Day! You're not a rich man or a famous person. But in my heart, you are one of the greatest men in the world. I'm proud of you.

You have never been a famous man. You do ordinary things like paying phone bills (账单) on time and working as a worker in a factory. You take good care of our family. You help me with my schoolwork and do some shopping with Mom on weekends. The smile on your face shows you're glad with your life.

In the past, I didn't care whether you were with me or not. Now I am sorry to say I didn't show you the respect before. But I am thankful for what you have done for me. And I feel happy that now I can let you know how much I love you. You are successful as a husband, a father and a friend. I hope you will be happy forever!

Yours,

Maria

1.Maria writes to her father because　 ________.

A.she is too shy to talk to her father

B.she isn't good at telling her feelings face to face

C.she is very busy and has no time to meet her father

2.What does Maria think of her father?

A.He is a rich man. B.He is a famous man. C.He is one of the greatest men in the world.

3.The underlined word “ordinary” mentioned in the second paragraph of the letter means　 ________.

A.困难的 B.普通的 C.特别的

4.What can we know from the passage?

A.Maria didn't respect her father enough before.

B.Maria feels proud that her father has a good job.

C.Maria's father doesn't go shopping with her mom on weekends.

5.Maria writes the letter to　 ________.

A.give her father some advice B.help her father with his work C.show deep love to her father

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(2019安徽B篇)Have you tried to run or walk for exercise and then given up? If you answered yes, you should try a new kind of exercise: aquatic(水中的)exercise. Aquatic exercise is like exercise on land, but you do it in a swimming pool. More and more people are trying aquatic exercise.

Aquatic exercise feels easier than exercising on land. Why? You weigh about 90% less in the pool. It is better for your knees than running or walking. Water is about 1，000 times thicker and heavier than air. To move through the water, your body has to work four times as hard. As a result, you can burn more calories(卡路里)．

In fact, most people say they feel more relaxed in the water. They stop thinking about the things that make them worried. They feel in control of their bodies. The cool, quiet environment makes them feel good.

But what if you are afraid of the water? No problem! There is nothing to worry about. Aquatic exercise is safe and easy to learn. It doesn't require any special skills. You don't even need to know how to swim. Aquatic exercise is for everyone.

Which paragraph gives opinions about “the advantages of aquatic exercise”？

A.Paragraph 1. B.Paragraph 2. C.Paragraph 3. D.Paragraph 4.

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Have you tried to run or walk for exercise and then given up? If you answered yes, you should try a new kind of exercise: aquatic (水中的) exercise. Aquatic exercise is like exercise on land, but you do it in a swimming pool. More and more people are trying aquatic exercise.

Aquatic exercise feels easier than exercising on land. Why? You weigh about 90% less in the pool. It is better for your knees than running or walking. Water is about 1, 000 times thicker and heavier than air. To move through the water, your body has to work four times as hard. As a result, you can burn more calories (卡路里).

In fact, most people say they feel more relaxed in the water. They stop thinking about the things that make them worried. They feel in control of their bodies. The cool, quiet environment makes them feel good.

But what if you are afraid of the water? No problem! There is nothing to worry about. Aquatic exercise is safe and easy to learn. It doesn't require any special skills. You don't even need to know how to swim. Aquatic exercise is for everyone.

1.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A.Difference between air and water. B.Weight change of one's body.

C.The advantages of aquatic exercise. D.The ways to do aquatic exercise.

2.What do most people think of aquatic exercise?

A.Relaxing. B.Worrying. C.Challenging. D.Boring.

3.According to the text, aquatic exercise is _____.

A.done in groups B.fit for everyone

C.difficult to learn D.done with special skills

4.In which part of a magazine can we read the text?

A.Culture. B.Health. C.Nature. D.Travel.

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Last month, the artist Christo opened his new art sculpture. It is made up of 7,506 colorful barrels (桶) floating on a lake in Hyde Park in London. Christo calls it The London Mastaba. It is his first major outdoor art sculpture in Great Britain. The artwork is in the shape of a mastaba. It looks somewhat like a pyramid with a fat top. The London Mastaba is about 65 feet high, 98 feet wide and 130 feet long, and it weighs about 1.3 million pounds. The metal barrels can be seen from hundreds of feet away.

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Everyone who looks at it will see something different. Many will think the barrels are barrels of oil in the heart of one of London’s oldest parks. They might wonder if Christo was making an announcement against pollution. Others will see a prism or giant pixels or simply a shape. However, everyone must decide for themselves, the 83-year-old artist said. Christo said he had nothing special in mind when he created The London Mastaba. “There are no messages,” Christo said. “There is something in it to discover yourself. I cannot direct you.”

“A Stairway To The Sky”

“It’s created a giant invitation, like a stairway to the sky,” Christo said. The artist was standing on the banks of the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park where his artwork floats. Swans are swimming nearby. Some barrels are red with a white candy stripe on the sides. Others are colored blue, purple and red. Their colors will look different as the light changes, Christo said. Their reflection (倒影) in the lake will be like an abstract painting. Abstraction is an artistic style that does not always show something recognizable or realistic.

“Not Really Sure How I Feel About It”

Many people walking in the park were surprised to see the artwork. “It’s very modern, but this place is nature and historical. I don’t like it here,” said Yasmin KocOzcengel, who is a tourist from Turkey. Another person who took a look at the artwork was Anna Andronova. She called The London Mastaba very brave. If it weren’t as brave, it wouldn’t be as amazing, she said. Sheila Seffenson is an American living in London. “I’m just not really sure how I feel about it,” Steffenson said. “Maybe it’s a message about pollution. Who knows?”

1.What can we learn about the artwork?

A.It is a floating pyramid. B.It is made up of empty oil barrels.

C.It is an abstract painting. D.It is considered as different things.

2.Which of the following would be most suitable for________?

A.An Announcement Against Pollution. B.An Announcement Against Pollution?

C.A New Landmark Of The Oldest Park. D.A New Landmark Of The Oldest Park?

3.Which of the following words can best describe The London Mastaba?

A.Romantic. B.Magical. C.Realistic. D.Mysterious.

4.What can most possibly be the artist’s real purpose?

A.To add some more colours to the old park. B.To bring his art career to a new height.

C.To encourage people to discover and think. D.To remind people to care about nature.

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Jordan was born with a disability. But she says her difference doesn't hold her back—it makes her amazing.

When Jordan was having a new dance class at the age of 8, she noticed that some kids were staring at her. The kids were looking at her left arm. It stops above the elbow(肘部).

Each year, about 2,000 babies in the United States are born with limb differences, like Jordan was. That means they are missing all or part of an arm or a leg. With only one hand, Jordan has a tough time doing certain activities like tying her shoes. She sometimes uses a prosthetic(假体)arm to help her ride her bike.

Jordan attended camps for kids with limb differences. Three years ago, she was a special workshop. She was challenged to design a new prosthetic arm—one that would turn her disability into a "superpower".

Jordan worked with designers. They used a 3-D printer to create a prosthetic arm shaped like a unicorn's horn(独角兽的角). "It was really cool to show that you can build onto your difference to make it awesome," says Jordan.

In 2017, Jordan and her mom formed an organization called Born Just Right. They want to help other kids with limb differences. "We want to show kids that anything is possible," Jordan says.

Sure, people still sometimes stare. But Jordan uses those moments to educate others, "Your differences are amazing and you never know what amazing things you can do with them."

1.Why were the kids staring at Jordan?

A.Because Jordan was good at dancing. B.Because Jordan only had part of the arm.

C.Because Jordan couldn't dance well. D.Because Jordan was a famous designer.

2.What does the underlined word "limb" in Paragraph 3 mean?

A.Eyes or ears. B.Noses or mouths. C.Arms or legs. D.Hair or skin.

3.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A.Jordan became disabled when she was eight years old.

B.Jordan invented a special prosthetic arm on her own.

C.Born Just Right is set up by Jordan and her mom.

D.There is no one staring at Jordan anymore.

4.What can we infer(推断)from the passage?

A.Jordan is proud to be different and will encourage other disabled kids.

B.Jordan never feels uncomfortable when people stare at her.

C.Jordan will have a real arm one day in the future.

D.More and more people will use 3-D printers to make prosthetic arms.

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Have you ever heard the saying, “Home, sweet home’? This is just another way of saying that it’s n1. to be home! A lot of the people and things we love are at home.

What do you like about being at home?

What do you like best about being at home? Maybe you like to play with your brothers and sisters. Maybe you e2. staying with your mum and dad. Maybe you have a pet you like to play with. Spending time with your family is one thing that makes being at home special.

Your bedroom is a3. thing that makes home special. Your toys, your books, and your favourite things are in your bedroom. Consider what you like best about your room. Is it how it looks? Is it your comfortable b4. that you sleep on? Maybe you like to have a q5. place to read a book or to think about your day.

Mealtime can be a special time at home. Families sit around the table to eat the food Mum or Dad has prepared. It’s a time to share interesting s6. about your day.

How do you help at home?

There are a lot of things to do to make home a special place. Who does the chores (家庭杂务) l7. cleaning, cooking, and yardwork (庭院劳动) at your house? When families work t8. to do the chores, it makes them easier and more fun for everyone. Maybe you can h9. lay the dinner table or clear the places. Maybe you can pull weeds (草) out of the flower garden. Maybe you can water the vegetable garden or the houseplants. Think about what you can do, so that w10. you come home every day, you can say, “Home, sweet home!”

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