Sometimes, even the best friends have fights....

Sometimes, even the best friends have fights. They disagree with each other and begin to argue. Sometimes, they even stop talking to each other. What can be done to help the two friends make up? Finding a good friend who knows both of them very well to be a peacemaker is a good way. Maybe one day you will be a peacemaker for your good friends. Here are some useful communication strategies for you to use.

State your feelings clearly but don’t criticize them. Begin with “I feel” instead of “You always…”.

Don’t stop or finish the other person’s sentences.

Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Try to see the other person’s side of the disagreement.

Look the other person in the eyes when you are talking.

Ask questions to make sure that you understand them.

Repeat the other person’s ideas as you understand them.

Never put anyone down. Saying things like “You’re stupid” makes communication difficult.

Try to find a solution that makes the two friends happy. Never decide who is right and who is wrong. Instead, help them to find their own “win-win” solution. A “win-win” solution allows each of them to feel good. In this way, their friendship can be continued.

1.Which of the following is the suitable language for a peacemaker?

A. “I feel …”           B. “You always…”        C. “You are stupid.” D. “You are wrong.”

2.How should the peacemaker behave when talking with the two friends?

A. Stop the other person’s sentences in time.

B. Repeat his own ideas to make himself understood.

C. Listen to the other person carefully and ask some questions.

D. Don’t look at the other when you are talking.

3.What does the phrase “put anyone down” mean in the article?

A. 令人失望         B. 提醒人           C. 把人放下         D. 羞辱人

4.How do you understand a “win-win” solution?

A. It is a way that helps make new friends.

B. It is a way that makes both people pleased.

C. It is a way that tells who is right and who is wrong.

D. It is a way to understand a person.

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Sometimes even the best friends have fights. They disagree with each other and begin to argue. Sometimes they even stop talking to each other.

What can be done to help the two friends make up? Finding a good friend who knows about both of them very well to be a peacemaker is a good way. Maybe one day you will be a peacemaker for your good friends. Here are some useful communication strategies for you to use：

◆ State your feelings clearly but don't criticize them. Begin with “I feel…” instead of “You always…”

◆ Don't stop the other person's sentences.

◆ Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Try to see the other person's side of the disagreement.

◆ Look at the other person's eyes when you are talking.

◆ Ask questions to make sure that you understand the other person.

◆ Repeat the other person's ideas as you understand them.

◆Never put anyone down. Saying things like “You're stupid.” makes communication difficult.

Try to find a solution that makes the two friends happy. Never decide who is right and who is wrong. Instead, help them to find their own “win­win” solution. A “win­win” solution allows both of them to feel good. In this way, their friendship can be continued.

1.完成句子A “win­win” solution is a way that makes ________________________.

2.完成句子Finding a good friend who knows about both of them very well to be ________________ is a good way.

3.简略回答问题What should you do to make sure that you understand the other person?

________________________________________________________________________

4.找出并写下全文的主题句______________________________________________

5.将文中画线句子译成汉语_______________________________________________

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Having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, drink and even fight. They often do something dangerous.

Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely (可能) to make irrational decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what’s the reason?

According to Laurence, a teacher from a US university, the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them—that is “peer influence”.

As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates, and also they care more about what they think of them. This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs.

In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends watching around them, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they drove more safely.

Why do peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior?

As Laurence sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator” is fully developed by teenage years while the “brake” is still not fully developed. When teenagers are watched by their peers, they usually push hard on the accelerator. With their weak brake, it is likely that they are going to end up in an accident.

But the good news is that a violent (暴力的)teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They get more self-controlled.”

1.What does the underlined word “irrational” in the 2nd paragraph mean?

A. Quick.　　 B. Crazy.　　 C. Careful.

2.Why are teenagers likely to make wrong decisions according to the text?

A. They like difficult tasks.

B. They don’t care about costs.

C. They care a lot about what their peers think of them.

3.How does Laurence explain the influence of peer pressure on teens’ behavior?

A. By comparing it with how a car works.

B. By comparing it with an accident.

C. By showing research findings.

4.What can we learn from the text?

A. Teenagers are easy to have traffic accidents.

B. Peer influence is bad on teenagers.

C. Most of the teenagers become less violent when they grow up.

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Once upon a time, the colors of the world had a fight. All thought that they were the best and most beautiful.

Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the symbol of hope and of _______. I’m the color of grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die.”

_______ said, “What is the color of the sky and the sea? Is not water the most important thing for life?”

Yellow laughed, “You are all serious. I bring laughter, happiness and warmth into the world. Without me, there would be no _______.”

Orange said at the top of his _______, “I am the color of health and strength. I _______ the most important vitamins(维生素). Think of carrots, pumpkins and oranges.”

Red could stand it no longer, _______ he shouted, “I am the color of danger and of bravery. I bring fire into blood.”

The colors went on _______. Each of them thought he was the most important. Then the thunder(雷) got angry and the _______ started to pour. When the colors began to _______, they said, “You foolish colors! Don’t you know that each of you is unique(唯一的)? You can’t be replaced by each other. Join ________ and follow us.”

They did what the thunder and the rain told them and together made the most beautiful rainbow.

1.A.surprise B.happiness C.sadness D.life

2.A.Black B.Blue C.Pink D.White

3.A.music B.flower C.fun D.color

4.A.voice B.mind C.noise D.thought

5.A.take B.carry C.like D.drink

6.A.while B.because C.so D.but

7.A.fighting B.speaking C.thinking D.laughing

8.A.cloud B.wind C.snow D.rain

9.A.stop B.listen C.cry D.smile

10.A.heads B.hands C.arms D.legs

九年级英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The doctors and nurses did　　　　 　 best to fight Zika Virus(寨卡病毒) in Brazil.

A. they　　　　　　 B. their　　　　　　　　　　 C. them　　　　　　　　　 D. theirs

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Laugh and cry together.

Laughing with a friend is the best, but sometimes it’s crying that makes you closer together. Don’t be afraid to be yourself with your friends. Share your true feelings—you may learn that your friends feel the same way. As a result, friends will understand each other better.

Be a thoughtful gift giver.

Gift-giving isn’t just for birthdays or holidays—it can be a fun way of making your friends feel special! But don’t buy expensive presents—be creative! Making things shows your care, because you put time and thought into your gifts. Bake him favorite cookies, write him a poem, or draw something special for him. Small thoughtful gifts, such as picking a flower for a friend who is sick, just might cheer him up.

Stand up for him.

It’s hard to watch someone laugh at a friend. But don’t just stand there, and do something about it! You can find a creative way to solve the problem to make others look at your friend differently. Other times, you need to show your courage and support him—he needs you. It may be not easy, but it’s what a good friend should do!

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Do you have good friends? Do you sometimes feel so close to them that they are like family to you?

It turns out that this isn’t just an expression. A study by Yale University has found that you and your friends have more genes(基因) in common than strangers do. Researchers looked at the genes of 1, 932 people and compared them in pairs of unrelated friends and strangers. They found that friends have 1% of genes that match.

“1% of genes may not sound like much to the layperson(外行), but to geneticists(遗传学家) it is a larger number,” Professor Nicholas Christakis of Yale University told Discovery News. In fact, this is the same amount of genes you share with your fourth cousins, those who have the same great-great-great grandparents as you.

So do you happen to become friends with people who share your genes? Not at all. In fact, it is evolution(进化) that brings you together.

People who share certain genes also share skills and have similar likes and dislikes, researchers said. In ancient times, it was important that people who were alike stayed together. For example, people who had a similar susceptibility(易感性) to the cold were more likely to help each other build a fire, giving them a better chance to stay alive.

Researchers also found that among all the genes studied, those producing a change in sense of smell were the most similar in friends. This is probably because people who smell things in the same way are more easily drawn to similar environments. For example, people who like the smell of coffee may hang out at cafes(咖啡馆) more often and as a result are more likely to meet and become friends with each other.

With their findings, the team has developed an interesting test called the “friendship score”. It can help tell how big the chances are that two people will be friends by studying their genes.

So, here is a question for you: would you like to take this test and know in advance(提前) who your friends are going to be, or would you still prefer to learn about it by yourself and let time be the judge?

1.From the passage, we know that friends ________.

A.look like our cousin B.share 1% of genes with us C.feel close to our family　　　　　　　　　 D.can help us when we feel cold

2.According to the passage, the writer probably agrees ________.

A.we develop our friendship by chance B.our genes decide who we can make friends with

C.everyone should take the test called “friendship score” D.people sharing certain genes have skills and interests in common

3.The writer takes the example of ancient people in Paragraph 5 to ________.

A.study how ancient people dealt with the cold B.predict that similar environments lead to friendship

C.prove that it is evolution that brings friends together D.explain why ancient people gave each other chance to keep alive

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.Friendship: Its Influence on People and Behavior B.Friendship: Its Benefits to Teens and Decision Making

C.Friendship: Is It Necessary to Be Judged by Time? D.Friendship: Is It Possible to Be Influenced by Genes?

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Humans are the only animals to eat chilies, even though they sometimes cause us discomfort.CFPMany of us have had this experience: We eat something very spicy, our mouth burns, then our nose gets runny and our eyes start to water. So why exactly does this happen?

All spicy foods come from plants, and according to BBC News, these plants contain spicy items to keep animals from eating them. Eating or even just touching these plants leads to the familiar burning feeling that comes from spicy food.

When we are eating the spicy food, our nose and eyes may also feel irritated(痒痒的)and go into defense mode(模式),producing tears or mucus(黏液)to protect themselves. The more irritated our nose and eyes feel, the more tears or mucus they produce. That explains the tearing eyes, running nose and burning mouth that come from eating spicy food.

So if we know that our body will react to chilies this way, why is it that humans are the only animals to eat them? In fact, about 600 million Chinese, almost half of the national population, are chili eaters, reported website Huanqiu.

According to BBC News, the human body responds to spicy food by giving off endorphins(内啡肷)-chemicals that create a sense of happiness.

So if you're a big fan of spicy food, what can you do to reduce these symptoms(症状)?

It's widely believed that a glass of ice water is the perfect way to lighten the burning sense caused by spiciness. However, as Live Science reported, it’s been proved that water will just make you feel worse by spreading the spicy items around your mouth.

*Live Science suggested that the easiest way to put out the fire in your mouth is with dairy products, such as milk or yogurt. Dairy contains a special element named casein(酪蛋白),a type of protein which is able to dissolve the spicy component in chilies and reduce your pain immediately.

Equally effective is a spoon of sugar, according to Live Science.

So, if you're the kind of person who holds the belief" the spicier, the better", make sure to keep some dairy products in your refrigerator.

1.A lot of animals don't like chilies because they_　　 _if they eat or touch them.

A. produce tears or mucus B. their eyes feel happy

C. have a feeling like burning D. their noses feel irritated

2.Which of the following way is the right way of making the symptoms less serious while eating chilies according to the passage?

A. We can try a spoon of salt.

B. We can drink a bottle of ice water.

C. We should drink a large cup of warm tea.

D. We can eat some dairy products such as yogurt.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Some plants contain spicy items to protect their enemies.

B. When we are eating chilies, our body creates a chemical that makes us happy.

C. Eating or even just touching spicy plants will make us burn out with anger.

D. Humans, as well as all the animals, like eating chilies very much.

4.Why did the writer write the passage with a*?

A. To show the best method to stop the burning feeling from spicy food.

B. To tell readers how good and effective dairy products are.

C. To tell readers why dairy products reduce pain.

D. To show what dairy contains.

5.Where can we probably read the passage?

A. A chemistry textbook B. novel

C. A science website D. A geography magazine

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Sometimes you may not understand your parents. One minute they are friendly, the next minute they’re shouting and screaming loudly enough for the whole street to hear. So who makes them so____16___ ? You, probably!

Is your room untidy? Do you leave things on the floor? You may find it hard enough to keep one room tidy. So imagine what ___17___like for your mum and dad trying to keep a whole house in order.

When you take your clothes off, remember to ___18__. Get into the habit if taking glasses and plates down to the kitchen. Before long you’ll be doing it without thinking.

Even though you may not realize it, your parents have bought you many clothes. But they’re not buying themselves new things every week, are they? The simple truth is that there are more ___19___ things to spend money on, like the electricity bill and food.

You may hate missing a party to visit some boring old relatives. They may go on and on about what a sweet baby you were. You have no choice but to listen. Even if you ___20____, your parents won’t change their minds. Parents like to show off their family. The best thing you can do is to help entertain(使……高兴) your relatives. Your parents will be so pleased with you afterwards that they’ll probably allow you to go to the next two ___21____.

You might not want to eat, but think of it from the parents’ point of view. If you cook two meals a day, it ___22____ 730 meals a year. Can you imagine how boring this can get? Imagine how your parents feel when you say you’re not really hungry. ___23____, your parents are probably worried that you aren’t eating enough.

Eat ___24___ snacks and leave room for your meals. Finally, offer to ___25___after the meal. Your offer may not be accepted, but your parents will be pleased.

1.A. friendly          B. lonely          C. changeable     D. comfortable

2.A. it’s          B. it              C. they’re       D. that’s

3.A. hang them up                  B. leave them alone

C. put them on                    D. throw them away

4.A. interesting    B. difficult        C. important        D. surprising

5.A. agree        B. complain       C. listen          D. win

6.A. concerts      B. meetings         C. classes         D. parties

7.A. takes        B. costs             C. spends         D. means

8.A. In addition(加之)                B. In return

C. At most                         D. At last

9. A. more        B. less              C. fewer             D. many

10.A. do the cooking                    B. lay the table

C. buy some snacks                   D. wash the dishes

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Lucy often 　　　　 me 　　　　 my best friend. They both have long curly hair.

A. thinks; of　　 B. reminds; of

C. helps; out　　 D. leaves; out

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