Animals are our friends. Sometimes they make ...

Animals are our friends. Sometimes they make trouble, but sometimes they can help us. And they hope to live a happy life, too. Here are two real stories from our readers.

The first story is from Ray. "My cat, Tiger, hates it when I use my iPad because it takes my attention away from him. One year, I had a fall at home and was on the floor for 16 hours. During this time, I was unable to move and couldn't get to the phone to call for help. Tiger stayed by my side until he disappeared under my bed. 'What's he up to?' I wondered. To my surprise, he started to push something towards me. It was my iPad, which I didn't realize had fallen off the bed and onto the floor. He probably didn't know what it was, but he knew that it made me happy. Thanks to Tiger, I was able to communicate with my friend, Becky, who then told my doctor."

The second story is from Colin. "Years ago, my friend Julius saved a bird-a wild 'Mom' cockatoo（鹦鹉）from the side of the road and kept it as a pet in a big cage(笼子). It lost one of her wings, so she was unable to return to the wild. Soon, two wild cockatoos came visiting and one 'Dad' bird wanted to find his way into the cage. The 'Mom' cockatoo in the cage was soon expecting. But as she couldn't fly, 'Dad' cockatoo built a home in the tree, keeping off everyone who got close to 'Mom' cockatoo. 'Baby' cockatoo would spend his days flying off with his dad, leaving his mom behind. She would sit and wait until they returned home each afternoon. The family stayed together happily."

After reading the stories, don’t you think we should get along well with animals? No matter they are our pets or live in the wild, they have their feelings. We should respect every life in the world.

1.________ is the owner of the cat.

A.Becky B.Julius C.Colin D.Ray

2.The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refers to the________.

A.phone B.cat C.iPad D.bed

3."Mom" cockatoo didn't return to the wild because ________.

A.Julius caught it as a pet B.she was badly hurt and couldn't fly

C.she preferred the life in the cage D."Dad" cockatoo built a home in the tree

4.The main idea of the passage is that ________.

A.Ray, Becky and Colin are animal lovers B.we shouldn't use iPad too much

C.friends should help each other D.we should respect every life in the world

5.In which part of a newspaper would you probably read the passage?

A.Sports news. B.People and animals. C.Health. D.Travel.

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Have you ever thought about how many different things you like? You may like pets, parties, presents, foods, and even superheroes! Our world is full of so many things to like!

Do you ever wonder (琢磨) why you like certain animals or why you like to do certain things? You may not think about it often, but you may learn something about yourself if you think twice.

For example, why do you like to play with cats more than dogs? Why do you like going to parties and playing games? Why do you like some sweets but not others?

Our personality helps form what we like and dislike. Sometimes the things we like just come naturally to us. For example, who’s your favourite superhero? You probably like that character (人物) for reasons that are all your own. You may not have even thought about why you like that superhero... you just do.

As you learn more and do more, you may find out that there are more and more things you like. That’s a good thing!

Do your friends like the same things that you do? Maybe you and your friends like different things. But it’s OK. What you like is part of what makes you you!

1.Our world is full of ________ to like.

2.You may ________ if you think twice.

3.Our personality helps form ________.

4.As you ________, you may find out that there are more and more things you like.

5.It’s OK if you and your friends ________.

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特立独行的我们

Sometimes I like to be alone,1. I usually prefer to be with my friends. My friends and I are interested in a lot of 2. same things. For example, we all like sports, and most of us play on the school football t3.. We also ride 4.(we) bikes to places we like.

But our favorite thing is going to the mall o5. Saturdays. We like looking in the stores, but we have fun doing crazy 6.(thing), too. In other words, we like to get people's attention. For example, we might all wear one blue sock and one red sock to see if anyone notices.

One time, we 7.(make) up a foreign sounding language and pretended that we were tourists from another country. We had a map and pretended to ask for directions in our "language". But it was so 8.(fun) and we couldn't stop laughing.9.(unlucky), by now most people at the mall knew us. That was the 10.(four) time for us to do this, so they just ignore us!

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Our parents are important people in our life. They are our first teachers in our life. They love us and help us all the time. But do you want to get on well with them? Here are some ways to help you to be happy with your parents.

Have fun together

How much time do you spend just enjoying being with each other? Ask your parents to play with you. Go outside together, try some sports, or go to the movies.

Be Kind

Little things may bring a lot to your parents. Make a meal for them by yourself and that can make your parents happy.

Ask for help

When you are in trouble or meet some sad things, you can ask your parents for help and advice. They will be happy to listen to you and help you.

Have a try

You don’t have to be the best but you need to have a try. They will be happy to see you have the courage to achieve your dream. It lets them know they’re doing a good job in helping you grow up.

1.Why are our parents important persons for us?

A.They teach us first in class. B.They love us sometimes.

C.They always give us a hand. D.They are happy all the time.

2.How many suggestions does the writer give us in the text?

A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. D.Six.

3.How do you have fun with your parents?

A.Read a book together. B.Help with housework.

C.Tell them funny things. D.Go outside together.

4.What should you do if you have a problem?

A.Listen to your teachers. B.Ask your parents for help.

C.Turn to your friends around. D.Try to be the best of yourself.

5.The best title for this ad is __________.

A.How to Love and Teach Kids B.How to Talk with Your Parents

C.How to Keep Happy with Your Parents D.How to Try to Be the Best of Yourself

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They play many different kinds of music-from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular? Is it their music? Their looks? Yes, its both of these things, but it's also something else: they’re elephants.

These musical elephants are from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center(TECC)in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants. It teaches people to understand and care for these huge, but gentle（温顺的） animals, And like many zoos around the world, the TECC encourages elephants to paint.

Richard Lair works with TECC. He knew that elephants hear better than they see. So he had an idea: if elephants are intelligent and they have good hearing, maybe they can play music. To　 test his idea, Lair and a friend started the Thai Elephant Orchestra(管弦乐队). During a show elephants play different kinds of instruments, including the drums. The animals also use their voices and trunks(象鼻)to make sounds.

But can elephants really, make music properly? Yes, says Lair. They’re very creative. Humans may encourage the animals to play instruments, but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people. There are now CDS of the group's music, which make money for the TECC. And the music these articles create is pretty amazing.

1.The elephants at the TECC_______________.

A.see better than they hear B.are encouraged to paints

C.can't create their own music D.make their own instruments

2.Richard Lair started the Thai Elephant Orchestra because he_____________.

A.was quite interested in playing music B.needed to make money for the TECC

C.thought elephants could play music D.wanted to be famous in Thailand

3.What might be the best title for the text?

A.Teaching Elephants to Paint B.Elephants in Danger

C.smart TECC Trainers D.An Unusual Orchestra.

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Once upon a time, in a forest, there was a buffalo（野牛）. He lived with a monkey. The monkey was not very kind and he troubled the buffalo every day. Sometimes he pulled the buffalo's tail. Sometimes he jumped onto the buffalo's back. But the buffalo didn't get mad. He could stand everything patiently and never complained.

The other animals in the forest knew the monkey always made fun of the buffalo. They got angry with the monkey. They even advised the buffalo to catch the monkey and punish him. The buffalo smiled and said he was not angry with the monkey, but he was thankful to him. He thanked the monkey for teaching him to be patient. Other animals just kept silent with their heads down, without saying anything. At that time, the monkey was sitting in the tree and heard the buffalo's words. He felt sorry for what he had done.

He came down from the tree immediately. Then he came up to the buffalo and said sorry to him. After that, the monkey and the buffalo became friends, and they got on well with each other.

1.Where did the buffalo live according to the passage?

A.In a farm. B.In a zoo. C.In a forest. D.In a village.

2.What did the monkey always do every day?

A.He slept all day long.

B.He always played a trick on the buffalo.

C.He fought with other animals.

D.He played games with the buffalo.

3.What advice did other animals give to the buffalo when they knew the monkey's behavior?

A.Catch him and punish him. B.Make fun of him.

C.Get on well with him. D.Beat him.

4.How did the monkey feel after he heard the buffalo's words?

A.Relaxed. B.Sad. C.Lucky. D.Sorry.

5.What can we learn from the passage?

A.When someone bullies you, you should fight with him.

B.Think about the problem from a different view.

C.When a friend is in trouble, you should help him out.

D.We should get on well with others.

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When the world was very young, people lived in hot places. They 1. live in cold places because they could not keep warm there.

At first men didn't know 2. to make a fire. Sometimes trees were hit by lightning. Then a fire was started. A fire was very important for three reasons. It kept them warm. Wild animals were frightened when they saw it. And when food 3. cooked on the fire, it tasted much better.

But men didn't know how to make a fire. When they had a fire, they didn't let it stop burning. If it went 4., they had to wait for lightning to start another fire. Sometimes they had to wait for years.

Later, they learned how to make a fire. But it was not easy 5. make something burn.

Now we have matches. We can carry them in our pockets and make a fire whenever we want it.

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阅读下面的短文，判断下列句子是否与短文内容相符，符合的写（A），不符合的写（B）。

All living things on the earth need other living things to live with. Nothing lives alone. Sometimes one living thing kills another to live, so they form a food chain.

Plants make food from sunlight, water, air and so on while some animals on(以……为食) plants directly. For example, locusts(蝗虫) are small insects. Millions and millions of locusts in a group can eat anything that is green, including a lot of food that people need. In India, locusts have ever destroyed(破坏) many fields of crops. However, locusts can be food for birds, chickens, ducks or other living things, even humans.

Humans are at the top of the food chain, they eat not only locusts, but also birds, chickens, ducks or many other plants and animals. They are members of many food chains, but they often break up the food chains.

Each form of life is linked(和……有联系) to all the others. Breaking the links puts all lives in danger. Humans should share the world with other living things in peace.

1.No living things can live alone.

2.Some animals eat plants directly to live.

3.Locusts don’t eat food that people need.

4.Humans hardly ever break up the food chains.

5.It’s dangerous for humans to break up the food chains.

九年级英语阅读判断中等难度题查看答案及解析

Friends bring joy and fun to our life. To most of us, it's always easy to make friends but hard to go on one more step closer to our friends. The tips below will help you.

● Be yourself with your friends

Sometimes your friends may find out that your true personality is completely different from what they thought it was. In order not to make them lose trust in you, find some proper time to tell them what you really often do and like to do. And they may understand you.

● Get through the difficult times with small tricks

People never know what kind of chocolate they are going to taste. It is true of life. When your friends taste the bad one, why not tell something funny about yourself, like "Am I like a round ball?" Hearing this, your friends may be happy again. The best friends may not always agree with each other and even have few words for days. Some small tricks like telling jokes or calling him or her nickname(绰号) may help you get along with your friends better.

● Find proper ways to communicate warmly

There is no doubt that people like to communicate with their close friends as often as possible. Remember those special days in your friends' lives. Sometimes you book a table to help celebrate your friend's birthday, but when you call her, she tells you her birthday is not that day. Don't make it happen and remember the exact date. Having regular activities also provides good chances to meet and chat with your friends. Make sure your friends will come and have fun.

阅读以上信息，用恰当的单词完成下面的短文，每空一词。

If you want to build a stronger friendship, please read the following suggestions. First, remember to be honest and open with your friends, and let your friends know your habit and 1. . Second, life is full of ups and downs. When your friends are unhappy, you can tell something funny about the shape of your own 2. to cheer them up. You can play small tricks when your friends and you are not in 3. . Third, it's always meaningful to contact your friends often. Every important day in your friend's life counts. Make sure the date you remember is 4. your friend's important day. What's more, organize some activities and invite your friends join you. In a word, the tips above can 5. , and your friendship will last forever.

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Wild animals are our friends, but many of them are getting fewer and fewer. We should try to protect them. The four animals below are now in danger.

Tibetan Antelopes

Tibetan antelopes（藏羚羊）mainly feed on grass. They are usually found in groups of about 20. They are killed for their wool, which is warm, soft and fine and can be made into expensive clothes. The number of them is dropping year by year. There are less than 75, 000 Tibetan antelopes left in the world.

Golden Monkeys

Golden monkeys are mainly found in Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi provinces. Golden monkeys have golden-orange fur（皮毛）. They move around in the daytime. They feed on fruits and young leaves of bamboos. But people are destroying the environment where they live. Trees and bamboos are disappearing, so golden monkeys have less and less to eat.

Elephants

Elephants are very big and strong. They are bigger than any other animals on land. They have poor eyesight, but very good hearing and smell. They can lift heavy things and break down branches with their trunk（象鼻）. Now, there are very few elephants in the world. The number of them is becoming smaller and smaller because their living areas are used for farming. Also, people hunt them for their tusks.

Wolves

Wolves are not very big. They have grey fur. Wolves have very good eyesight, hearing and smell. They eat animals, insects and snails. They are friendly to each other and never attack（攻击）people. Wolves are in danger, too. They are losing their living areas because people cut down forests. Soon they will have no home or food.

1.________

2.________

3.________

4.________

5.________

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