There are plenty of classics, but many kids find reading a boring and hard task. Yes, classic books do look frightening, but there's a lot of fun under the covers. Here are three interesting classic books for teens to enjoy.
The Time Machine 《时间机器》 The time of publication: In 1895 Writer: H. G. Wells This novel tells the story of a man, known as Time Traveler, who invents a time machine that enables him to travel through time and visit the future. The novel is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction and the ancestor of the theme of "time travel". | |
The Hobbit《霍比特人》 The time of publication: In 1937 Writer: J. R. R. Tolkien Bilbo Baggins, a hero of the story, is a hobbit who lives a quiet life, until it is upset by a visit from a wizard named Gandalf. The wizard wants Bilbo to help find out where the gold is. Although it's a book full of adventure, it also has an important theme -perseverance(坚持不懈). | |
To Kill A Mockingbird《杀死一只知更鸟》 The time of publication: In 1960 Writer: Harper Lee Set during the mid-1930s in a small town, this novel describes the life of the Finch family: Atticus and his son Jem and daughter Scout. The story is told by Scout who opens the novel as a grown woman reflecting back on key events in her childhood. The book has won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and become a classic of modern American literature. |
1.What is mentioned about classics?
A.They are educational. B.They are boring and hard to get.
C.Most kids love reading them. D.There's something interesting in these books.
2.When was The Time Machine published?
A.In the 1890s B.In the 1930s C.In the 1960s D.In the 1990s
3.To Kill A Mockingbird is told through the eyes of___________.
A.Harper Lee B.Atticus C.Atticus's son D.Atticus's daughter
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题
There are plenty of classics, but many kids find reading a boring and hard task. Yes, classic books do look frightening, but there's a lot of fun under the covers. Here are three interesting classic books for teens to enjoy.
The Time Machine 《时间机器》 The time of publication: In 1895 Writer: H. G. Wells This novel tells the story of a man, known as Time Traveler, who invents a time machine that enables him to travel through time and visit the future. The novel is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction and the ancestor of the theme of "time travel". | |
The Hobbit《霍比特人》 The time of publication: In 1937 Writer: J. R. R. Tolkien Bilbo Baggins, a hero of the story, is a hobbit who lives a quiet life, until it is upset by a visit from a wizard named Gandalf. The wizard wants Bilbo to help find out where the gold is. Although it's a book full of adventure, it also has an important theme -perseverance(坚持不懈). | |
To Kill A Mockingbird《杀死一只知更鸟》 The time of publication: In 1960 Writer: Harper Lee Set during the mid-1930s in a small town, this novel describes the life of the Finch family: Atticus and his son Jem and daughter Scout. The story is told by Scout who opens the novel as a grown woman reflecting back on key events in her childhood. The book has won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and become a classic of modern American literature. |
1.What is mentioned about classics?
A.They are educational. B.They are boring and hard to get.
C.Most kids love reading them. D.There's something interesting in these books.
2.When was The Time Machine published?
A.In the 1890s B.In the 1930s C.In the 1960s D.In the 1990s
3.To Kill A Mockingbird is told through the eyes of___________.
A.Harper Lee B.Atticus C.Atticus's son D.Atticus's daughter
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
There are many different kinds of music in the world . Let’s read some kinds of them .
Classical Music
Classical music is a form(形式)of music needing high musical skills . If you wish to learn this kind of music , you have to go through proper training .
Metal Music
Metal music came out after the Second World War . The melody(旋律)of the song is heavily influenced(影响)by the structure(结构)for it . It is also know as “ information music ”. While in metal music , songwriting is based on(以……为基础)a form .
Hip-hop Music
This music always includes the use of instruments such as the guitar , violin , piano , bass , drums and so on . In this type of music , the bass is the main instrument . It was first played by a group of travelling singers and poets(诗人)of West Africa .
Opera Music
It first appeared in Italy in the 1600s . It has a great mixture(混合物)of theatrical art and musical invention and is used to playing in the theaters .
Jazz Music
This type of music has strong and complex(复杂的)melodies . The main musical instruments are comet , trumpet or violin , that help carry the melody .
Besides these , there are many others such as the blues , new age music , Celtic music , religious music and chamber music .
1. __________ Music needs high musical skills .
A. Classical B. Metal C. Hip-hop D. Opera
2. __________ is used in both the Hip-hop Music and Jazz Music .
A. Piano B. Trumpet C. Violin D. Cornet
3. Which of the following RIGHT according to the passage ?
A. Metal Music appeared after the First World War .
B. Only after proper training , you can learn the blues .
C. People call Jazz Music information music .
D. In the world there are many kinds of music .
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Teens and kids are reading a lot less for fun, according to a recent report.
Although the decline(下降) in the past ten years is very surprising for teen readers, some data(数据) in the report shows that reading is still a big part of many children’s lives.
According to the report, the number or teens who hardly read has gone up from 8 percent to 25 percent today. The report data shows that kids’ reading ability remains almost the same. However, the amount of reading time has fallen, from about an hour every day to half an hour.
As for children’s e-reading, the report mentions little about its effects. But it says that many parents choose to control the time spent on e-books, mainly because they are worried about the increased screen time. After all, it is important to protect their kids’ eyes.
The most helpful part in the report is parents’ effects on their children. It shows that parents are examples and important guides for them in reading. If parents read more and find more time to read with their children, it turns out that their children actually read more often.
As summer vacation arrives, parents might take this chance to step in, make a reading list and enjoy the pleasant family reading time.
1.What do we know about children’s fun reading time?
A.It is much shorter. B.It stays the same.
C.It is much longer. D.It changes a little.
2.Why do many parents control e-reading?
A.It can waste kids’ time. B.E-books are not so important.
C.It can harm kids’ health. D.E-books are a waste of money.
3.How should parents encourage children’s reading?
A.By making reading plans. B.By setting good examples.
C.By praising kids’ reading. D.By offering different books.
4.What’s the writing purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To prevent e-reading. B.To encourage family reading.
C.To advise family trips. D.To describe vacation pleasure.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
In music, you will find love of the country, love of nature and love of home. Music is also an expression of the musician. He or she expresses his or her own music ideas.
Classical music is a form of music 1. needs high musical skills. If you wish to learn this kind of music, you have to go through proper training. Only in this way 2. you play or sing this kind of music successfully. Hiphop music started in Africa. It always includes the use of instruments, 3. the bass. It was first played 4. a group of West African travelling singers and poets. Jazz music has strong melodies. The main musical instrument is violin, which helps carry the melody. Jazz is kind of difficult but there are still thousands 5. people who are crazy about it. Besides these, there are many others. All these kinds of music can bring pleasant feelings to people.
Word Bank: melody旋律 bass低音号
九年级英语单词填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
There are _______ in the reading room, but many of those books aren’t _______ to read.
A. enough books, enough easy B. enough books, easy enough
C. books enough, easy enough D. books enough, enough easy
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
There are _______ in the reading room, but many of those books aren’t _______ to read.
A.enough books, enough easy
B.enough books, easy enough
C.books enough, easy enough
D.books enough, enough easy
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
There are _______ in the reading room, but many of those books aren’t _______ to read.
A. enough books, enough easy
B. enough books, easy enough
C. books enough, easy enough
D. books enough, enough easy
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
If there are no museums, no theaters, no libraries in the place where you live, will you feel bored at home? There is no need for you to worry about it, as we are living in the Internet era(网络时代). Here are some great online resources(资源). They can make our life colorful.
Online museums
If you are a fan of museums, go to the National Museum of China's official website. There are VR exhibitions(虚拟现实展览), livestreaming(直播)classes and many other resources. For example, an exhibition about Confucius (孔子) is going on right now. You can learn about his life and ancient culture during the Spring and Autumn Period(770-476 BC). There are also pictures and videos of the relics(文物), such as bianzhong and books.
Online concerts
Pop singers are now turning their own homes into livehouses! With microphones and musical instruments, they are holding online concerts. Popular ones include "Doulive Sofa Concert" on Douyin and "I'm With You" on Sina Weibo. Go and find your favorite singers!
If you are more interested in classical music, go to the National Center for the Performing Arts website. You'll find many videos of artists from around the world playing music for you—for free!
Online libraries
There are many online libraries where you can read books for free, such as the National Online libraries Library of China and Shanghai Library. There you can find all kinds of books you like.
1.Because of living in the Internet era, we can have a ________ life.
A.colorful B.boring C.safe D.terrible
2.If you want to know something about Confucius, you can go to _______.
A.Sina Weibo
B.Doulive Soft Concert
C.The National Museum of China's official website
D.The National Center for the Per forming Arts website.
3.You can find your favorite ________on Sina Weibo from the passage.
A.singers B.pictures C.books D.videos
4.Several online resources are mentioned in the passage Except ________.
A.online libraries B.online concerts C.online museums D.online school
5.The best title of the passage is "________".
A.Our happy life B.Livestreaming classes C.Online resources D.Musical instruments
九年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析
Although the world is hungry, it is even thirstier. While nearly 3/4 of the earth is covered with water, we are short of drinking water. Actually about 97% of the water on the earth 1. sea water.
2. can we deal with the problem of lacking drinking water? Firstly, we should save water instead of wasting it. Second, we should protect our water resources and not pollute 3.. Lastly, we should discover ways to reuse water. Scientists 4. got some achievements in this field. But people's need for water is increasing day by day. We still don't have enough water.
The sea seems to have the best answer. There is plenty 5. water in the sea. But we need to take the salt away from the sea water. This is very expensive. Many scientists can find cheaper ways to do it. Without doubt, we will solve the problem gradually.
九年级英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
-What do you think of the four classics (名著)of China?
-I hear that they are wonderful, but I’ve read _______ of them.
A. all B. both C. neither D. none
九年级英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析