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Books for Children

Fleabag and the Ring's End

Beth Webb

More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat—star of this wonderful set of 3 books.

Ages 8—13, 208 pages, paper-back

07459 44116, ￡3.99                     The little White House

Elizabeth Goudge

A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal.

Ages 8—12, 240 pages, paper-back

07459 45783, ￡4.99

My Very First Christmas Book

Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe

A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children.

Ages 0—3, 12 pages, 200mm x 200mm, board

07459 40560, ￡4.99                     First Festival: Christmas

Lois Rock

An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs.

Ages 5—8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback

07459 39074, ￡8.99

Star of Wonder

Pat Alexander

A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy.

Ages 7—12, 224 pages, paperback

07459 39323, ￡4.99                     The Not-So-Wise Man

Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland

We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem（伯利恒）and discovered the baby Jesus Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point.

Ages 5—9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm, hardback.

07459 38922, ￡8.99

1.If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you   prefer？

A．Star of Wonder                         B．The Not-So-Wise Man

C．First Festival: Christmas                   D．My Very First Christmas Book

2.Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?

A．07459 40560.                          B．07459 38922.

C．07459 45783.                          D．07459 44116.

3.If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?

A．Pat Alexander.      B．Beth Webb.        C．Lois Rock.         D．Elizabeth Goudge.

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Books for Children

1.If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer？

A. Star of Wonder.

B. The Not-So-Wise Man.

C. First Festival: Christmas.

D. My Very First Christmas Book.

2.Which number would you dial (拨号) if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?

A. 07459 40560.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. 07459 38922.

C. 07459 45783.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. 07459 44116.

3.If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?

A. Pat Alexander.　　 B. Beth Webb.

C. Lois Rock.　　　　　 D. Elizabeth Goudge.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Books for Children

1. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer？

A. Star of Wonder.

B. The Not-So-Wise Man.

C. First Festival: Christmas.

D. My Very First Christmas Book.

2.Which number would you dial (拨号) if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?

A. 07459 40560.　　　　 B. 07459 38922.

C. 07459 45783.　　　　 D. 07459 44116.

3. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?

A. Pat Alexander.　　 B. Beth Webb.

C. Lois Rock.　　　　　 D. Elizabeth Goudge.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

根据短文内容回答问题。

Dear students，

The following rules are for living and working in St. Johns School. Please read them carefully.

◆Stand up when a teacher or a visitor comes into your classroom.

◆You must be in a classroom or other study places during lesson time.

◆Arrive on time for the start of each lesson with the things you need so that you are ready to start work.

◆Wear smart, clean clothing. Hair must be clean and tidy. Extreme colors and styles are not allowed. Long hair must be tied back neatly.

◆Do not leave the school if you have not been given permission.

◆Food and drinks must not be taken out of the dining room.

◆All medicines must be given by the school doctors.

◆Radios and personal computers may only be used in dormitories (宿舍) where the house rules allow. They are not allowed in classes or in the library.

St. Johns School

1.Can students go out of the school on Wednesday？(不超过3个单词)

___________________________________________

2.Why are the students told to have the things they need for class？(不超过8个单词)

___________________________________________

3.Where must the students have their meals？(不超过10个单词)

___________________________________________

4.Where can students use their personal computers？(不超过10个单词)

___________________________________________

5.Who can give out medicines to the students？(不超过10个单词)

___________________________________________

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Mr. Brown got up late this morning. He was going to be late for work. It was raining hard and the streets were wet. He drove so fast that he didn’t see the red lights. He couldn’t stop his car and hit a car. An old man got out of the car and called out angrily, “What are you doing? How can you drive so fast?”

“I’m sorry, sir.” said Mr. Brown. “I didn’t see the lights turn red,” Then he brought out a bottle of wine and gave it to the old man.

“It’s cold today, sir,” said Mr. Brown. “Please drink a little, and then you’ll get warm,” The old man drank some wine and became happy. He asked, “I’m feeling much better now. Why don’t you drink any?”

“I can’t drink anything now, sir,” answered Mr. Brown. “I’m waiting for the policeman. Only drunkards（酒鬼）cause accidents, you know!”

1.When did the story happen?

A.At night. B.In the morning.

C.In the afternoon. D.In the evening.

2.Why did Mr. Brown drive so fast?

A.Because he was afraid to be late. B.Because he was happy that day.

C.Because he was good at driving. D.Because there were few cars in the street.

3.Mr. Brown hit the car because of the following EXCEPT that 　　　　　 .

A.he didn’t see the red lights B.he drove fast

C.it was raining heavily D.he couldn’t drive at all

4.Why did Mr. Brown give a bottle of wine to the old man?

A.To make him happy. B.To make him drunk.

C.To make him warm. D.To make friends with him.

5.We can know that 　　　　　 at last.

A.Mr. Brown was not late for work B.Mr. Brown drank some wine

C.Mr. Brown fooled the old man D.the old man and Mr. Brown became good friends

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

一Excuse me, Miss Chen, could you tell me _____?

—It is short for the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

A. what the Belt and Road meant

B. what does the Belt and Road mean

C. what the Belt and Road means

九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Here are some of the best books for children and young adults, according to the American Library Association. Read on and you might find your next book to read.

▲The Running Dream, Wendelin Van Draanen, US

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Carlisle is a runner. She thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a　 car accident. However, Jessica meets her math teacher Rosa, who has to use a wheelchair because of an illness. They soon become friends. The friendship makes Jessica active and strong. Finally, Jessica is able to run again with a prosthetic leg (假肢).

▲Dead End in Norvelt, Jack Gantos, US

Jack Gantos is a 12-year-old boy. He lives in Norvelt, US. One day, he breaks his father’s gun. As a punishment, he must stay at home. His mother only lets him leave home to help their elderly neighbor Miss Volker write some obituaries (讣告) for the town newspaper.

Each obituary is a story about a great American who died. Through writing these obituaries, Jack learns a history of his country that schools don’t teach.

▲A Ball for Daisy, Chris Raschka, US

Daisy is a little dog. She loves a red ball very much. She plays with it and sleeps with it every day. But another dog destroys Daisy’s ball. Without the ball, Daisy can’t eat or sleep.

One day, as Daisy walks in a park, the very same dog shows up and gives her a blue ball. The story teaches us how to react to loss, and tells us never to lose hope.

1.These books are for 　　 .

A.young people B.parents C.teachers D.animals

2.Why does Jack Gantos need to stay at home?

A.Because he is afraid to meet his neighbors.

B.Because he has to write obituaries for the local newspaper.

C.Because he is being punished for breaking his father’s gun.

D.Because he doesn’t like going to school.

3.The books 　　 are about “never losing hope”.

A.The Running Dream and Dead End in Norvelt

B.The Running Dream and A Ball for Daisy

C.Dead End in Norvelt and A Ball for Daisy

D.The Running Dreams, Dead End in Norvelt and A Ball for Daisy

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Imagine this ,somebody hides free books in the subway for you to find and read.Sound exciting?Well,British actress Emma Watson,26,is doing it! She is known for acting as Hermione Grange in the Harry Potter movies.

Watson hid 100 copies of a book called Mom&Me&Mom(2013) in London’s subway.The book is an autobiography(自传) from US writer Maya Angelou.It tells about the writer’s relationship with her mother.These books were put in different places in the subway.People saw Walton doing the same thing in the New York Subway this month.

With each book there is a handwritten note by Watson.She asked people to”take special care”of the books if they find them.She also wrote that”when you are finished,please leave it on the subway again for someone else to find”

Waterfronts work is part of a movement called Books on the Underground.It called on people to leave their books on the subway so other people can enjoy them as well.

Hollie Belton,a women in London,started the movement in 2012.She loves reading on subway.She noticed that a lot of people share her habit so she got the idea.Over the years,Belton has left over 2000 books of her own.The movement has attracted more and more people.

Weston is a book lover as well.That’s why she tried it.Earlier this year,Waston set up her own online book club Our Shared Shelf.She read books every month with others.Mom&Me&Mom is the club’s book for November.

1.From first paragraph we can tell that Emmer Watson　　 .

A. Has writ en a book by herself

B. is acting in a new Harry Potter Movie

C. has been a volunteer in London’s subway

D. hides books in the subway for people to read

2.Watson wrote a note on each book to ask people to　　 .

A. give money to charity

B. buy books from her online book club

C. take care of the books and share them

D. give those books to homeless people

3.The underlined”called on”means”　　 ”in Chinese.

A. 号召　　 B. 致电　　 C. 大喊　　 D. 取消

4.Who is the first person to start the movement of Books on the Underground?

A. Emma Watson　　 B. Maya Angelou　　 C. Hollie Belton　　 D. The queen of England

5.Which of the following is true?

A. Watson and Belton are book lovers .

B. Watson set up a book club this month.

C. Watson only hid books in London’s subway.

D. Wetson has left 2000 books in London’s subway.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

These four ads are for four children’s books. They talk about the writers, prices, sizes and so on of the books.

198 words

1. Why does Alfie want to be an angel?

A. Because angels can fly.              B. Because angels can do anything.

C. Because angels look like each other.     D. Because angels are cool.

2. How much is What Is Peace?

A. ￡7.50.      B. ￡6.50.      C. ￡5.99.      D. ￡8.50.

3.Andy is a Korean boy. Which book can he read?

A. Alfie’s Angels.                  B. That’s My Mum.

C. What Is Peace.                   D. Farmer Duck.

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These four ads are for four children’s books. They talk about the writers, prices, sizes and so on.

Alfie’s Angels

Henriette Barkow　　　　 Ages 8-12

Pictures by Sarah Garson

Alfie wants to be an angel（天使） because angels can do anything! But his teacher has other ideas. She thinks Alfie wants to look cool.

￡7.50　 21.5 cm x 27cm

Languages : English and French　　　　　　　　　 That’s My Mum

Henriette Barkow　　　　 Ages 8-12

Pictures by Derek Brazell

People often think that Mia’s mum is not her mother because they don’t like each other. Mia doesn’t want people to think that. Mia and her friend Kai decide to do something about this.

￡6.50　 21.5 cm x 27cm

Languages : English and Chinese

What Is Peace

Emma Damon　　　　　　 Ages 4-6

Peace is giving…not taking.

Peace is love…not hate.

And peace is many more things…

￡5.99　 19 cm x 21cm

Languages : English and Japanese　　　　　　　　　 Farmer Duck

Martin Waddell　　　　　 Ages 6-8

Pictures by Helen Oxenbury

There was a duck. It lived with a lazy farmer. While the duck worked, the farmer lay in bed. One day the other animals decided to do something for the duck.

￡8.50　 28 cm x 23cm

Languages : English and Korean

1.Why does Alfie want to be an angel?

A. Because angels can fly.

B. Because angels can do anything.

C. Because angels look like each other.

D. Because angels are cool.

2.How much is What Is Peace?

A. ￡7.50. 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. ￡6.50. 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 C. ￡5.99. 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. ￡8.50.

3.That’s My Mum is written in______.

A. English and Japanese　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. English and Korean

C. English and Chinese　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. English and French

4.Andy is a Korean boy. Which book can he read?

A. Alfie’s Angels.　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. That’s My Mum.

C. What Is Peace.　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. Farmer Duck.

5.Tom is 5 years old. Which book can he read?

A. Alfie’s Angels.　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. That’s My Mum.

C. What Is Peace.　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. Farmer Duck.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析