The air pollution was so bad in Harbin, in China, on October 21,2013 that the city had to close roads and schools, and cancel* hundreds of flights from its airport.
News reports said the smog (a mixture of smoke and fog) was so thick that people couldn’t see more than 10 or 20 metres in front of them.
It is also said that people could not even see the person standing next to them. The city’s website said: “You can’t see your own fingers in front of you.”
The local people said there was a “burning” smell in the air. Many people covered their noses and mouths with scarves or masks*.
The pollution was caused on several factors* including: farmers burning off old corn stalks* and crop stubble*; coal*-fired heating systems; and low winds that allowed the smoke to remain over the city.
The smog had been building up for several days. It became worse when the city turned on the public heating system, which uses coal to heat millions of homes and offices in the city.
Harbin has a population of more than 10 million people. It lies in northeastern China, where cold winter weather can last up to six months. The main fuel* there is coal, because it is cheaper than other types of fuel.
Air pollution from burning coal can cause health problems like heart disease. During the smog crisis* in Harbin, the number of people taken to the hospital with breathing problems was 30% higher than usual.
The city government is trying to reduce its use of coal by adding more insulation* and better roofs and windows to buildings to reduce heating needs. It has also used cleaner fuel for cars and factories.
1.The roads and schools in Harbin had to be closed on October 21, 2013 because of ____
A. the heavy rain B. the strong wind C. the serious smog D. the terrible snow
2.There are many reasons for the air pollution EXCEPT____________.
A. farmers burn off old corn stalks and crop stubble
B. people use coal to heat millions of homes and offices
C. The smoke remains over the city because of low winds
D. Many buses and cars use cleaner fuel and so do factories.
3. What is the government trying to do when the air pollution get worse?
A. To offer cars new fuel.
B. To give people more masks.
C. To reduce its use of coal.
D. To ask people to stay at home.
4.What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. The serious air pollution in China
B. Coal-fired heating systems
C. The population crisis in Harbin
D. The reasons for heart disease
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题
The air pollution was so bad in Harbin, in China, on October 21,2013 that the city had to close roads and schools, and cancel* hundreds of flights from its airport.
News reports said the smog (a mixture of smoke and fog) was so thick that people couldn’t see more than 10 or 20 metres in front of them.
It is also said that people could not even see the person standing next to them. The city’s website said: “You can’t see your own fingers in front of you.”
The local people said there was a “burning” smell in the air. Many people covered their noses and mouths with scarves or masks*.
The pollution was caused on several factors* including: farmers burning off old corn stalks* and crop stubble*; coal*-fired heating systems; and low winds that allowed the smoke to remain over the city.
The smog had been building up for several days. It became worse when the city turned on the public heating system, which uses coal to heat millions of homes and offices in the city.
Harbin has a population of more than 10 million people. It lies in northeastern China, where cold winter weather can last up to six months. The main fuel* there is coal, because it is cheaper than other types of fuel.
Air pollution from burning coal can cause health problems like heart disease. During the smog crisis* in Harbin, the number of people taken to the hospital with breathing problems was 30% higher than usual.
The city government is trying to reduce its use of coal by adding more insulation* and better roofs and windows to buildings to reduce heating needs. It has also used cleaner fuel for cars and factories.
1.The roads and schools in Harbin had to be closed on October 21, 2013 because of ____
A. the heavy rain B. the strong wind C. the serious smog D. the terrible snow
2.There are many reasons for the air pollution EXCEPT____________.
A. farmers burn off old corn stalks and crop stubble
B. people use coal to heat millions of homes and offices
C. The smoke remains over the city because of low winds
D. Many buses and cars use cleaner fuel and so do factories.
3. What is the government trying to do when the air pollution get worse?
A. To offer cars new fuel.
B. To give people more masks.
C. To reduce its use of coal.
D. To ask people to stay at home.
4.What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. The serious air pollution in China
B. Coal-fired heating systems
C. The population crisis in Harbin
D. The reasons for heart disease
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The year of 2013 saw the_______ air pollution in China for 52 years.
A. bad B. worse C. worst
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The People's Republic of China was founded October 1st, 1949.
A. in B. at C. on D. to
九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
The People’s Republic of China was founded ________ October 1st, 1949.
A. in B. at C. on D. to
九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
Almost a seventh of China has been under heavy smog. The air pollution in 20 cities has reached the “danger level”. China is not alone, however. Many countries have the same situation. The air pollution is a problem from which we can't hide.
The United States
Since the beginning of the 19th century, America has had trouble with environmental problems, air pollution in particular. Almost 60 percent of Americans live in areas, where air pollution has reached unhealthy levels. It can make people sick.
The US created the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 and passed the Clean Air Act. Now the air all over the country is much cleaner, especially compared to ten years ago.
London
Yellowgrey smog was a frequent visitor to London in the 1950s and got the name “London fog”. The heaviest, which shocked the world, was in 1952. Because of cold weather and windless conditions, polluted air covered the city. People could see something around them only in a few meters and about 4,000 people died. In 1956, London passed the Clean Air Act. It largely reduced air pollution.
New Delhi
Because New Delhi is developing fast, its air quality is even worse than that of Chinese cities. New Delhi has done little to improve air quality in recent years. However, the city government made a few changes more than 10 years ago. They moved industry out of the city, built a subway and improved public transport.
根据短文内容,完成下面的表格。
World Battles Against Air Pollution | |
China | As for the air pollution, China is not 1.; many countries have the same situation. |
The United States | About 60 percent of Americans live in areas, where 2. has reached unhealthy levels. The Environmental Protection Agency 3. by the US in 1970. |
London | In 1952, the 4. smog shocked the world. |
New Delhi | Because New Delhi is developing fast, its air quality is even 5. than that of Chinese cities. |
九年级英语填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Almost a seventh of China has been under heavy smog. The air pollution in 20 cities has reached the “danger level”. China is not alone, however. Many countries have the same situation. The air pollution is a problem from which we can't hide.
The United States
Since the beginning of the 19th century, America has had trouble with environmental problems, air pollution in particular. Almost 60 percent of Americans live in areas, where air pollution has reached unhealthy levels. It can make people sick.
The US created the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 and passed the Clean Air Act. Now the air all over the country is much cleaner, especially compared to ten years ago.
London
Yellowgrey smog was a frequent visitor to London in the 1950s and got the name “London fog”. The heaviest, which shocked the world, was in 1952. Because of cold weather and windless conditions, polluted air covered the city. People could see something around them only in a few meters and about 4,000 people died. In 1956, London passed the Clean Air Act. It largely reduced air pollution.
New Delhi
Because New Delhi is developing fast, its air quality is even worse than that of Chinese cities. New Delhi has done little to improve air quality in recent years. However, the city government made a few changes more than 10 years ago. They moved industry out of the city, built a subway and improved public transport.
根据短文内容,完成下面的表格。
World Battles Against Air Pollution | |
China | As for the air pollution, China is not 1.; many countries have the same situation. |
The United States | About 60 percent of Americans live in areas, where 2. has reached unhealthy levels. The Environmental Protection Agency 3. by the US in 1970. |
London | In 1952, the 4. smog shocked the world. |
New Delhi | Because New Delhi is developing fast, its air quality is even 5. than that of Chinese cities. |
九年级英语填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The air is badly ________.And there’s more water _______ in the world.
A. pollution, pollute B. polluted, pollution
C. pollution, pollution D. pollute, polluted
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
In ancient China, the State of Wu made an attack on the State of Yue. The king of Wu was badly hurt and soon died. His son Fu Chai became the new king. Fu was very sad and angry and he decided to fight back for his father’s death. He trained his army strictly until it was very strong. Three years later, he led his army against the State of Yue and caught its king Gou Jian, who was taken to the State of Wu.
Gou Jian was put into a small black stone house which was full of terrible smell and was made to raise(饲养) horses. Gou worked hard and tried to keep himself quiet, but he never forgot his pain. Many years later, he was set free. Gou secretly trained his army after he went back to his own state. In order to make himself strong-minded he slept on firewood and ate a gall bladder before having dinner and going to bed every night. After a few years, his country became strong once more. Then Gou took hold of a golden chance to fight against Wu and won the war in the end.
If one voluntarily(自愿) works very hard and voluntarily stands up to pains and difficulties in order to succeed, we might call him a“Gou Jian”, and his story, a“Gou Jian’s story”.
1. Three years later _______ was caught and taken to the state of Wu.
A.Gou Jian | B.Fu Chai | C.Gou Jian’s father | D.Fu Chai’s father |
2.Gou Jian ________ when he was in the state of Wu.
A.ate gall bladders | B.raised horses |
C.trained his army | D.forgot his pain |
3.Which of the following is TRUE ?
A.The gall bladders tasted good. |
B.Gou Jian loved horse-raising. |
C.Finally Gou Jian was set free. |
D.Finally Fu Chai was set free. |
4.The story mainly tells us that________
A.a country without a strong army is easy to defeat |
B.if someone attacks you , you should just fight back |
C.if you fail in doing something, it’s better for you to forget the pain |
D.if you face difficulties bravely without giving up , you’ll finally succeed |
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
A large part of China experienced larger amounts of smog (雾霾) than usual and the air was badly polluted.The distance one could see was shorter than 1,000 meters in Beijing, Tianjin, and the provinces of Hebei, Henan, Shandong and Anhui.In some areas, it was down to 200 meters.
People usually set off firecrackers (爆竹) to celebrate the Spring Festival.But because of the smog, this year seemed very quiet.It was really different.A man called Zhang Wei said that his friends and he hadn't set off a single firecracker.
“We all suffered from last month's smog.If we don't call an end to the firecrackers, the environment will get worse and worse during the holiday.” Said Zhang Wei.He called on more people to set off fewer firecrackers during this year's Spring Festival holiday by putting up a notice in his neighborhood.
More Chinese looked forward to celebrating the holiday in a greener way.They decided not to set off firecrackers.They also decided not to waste food.They said that the new celebrations sounded fashionable.
To clean the sky, more than ten provinces including Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu have started to use national 4 standard (标准), which is expected to reduce (减少) vehicle emission (车辆排放) by 30% to 50%.Beijing even has started to use the stricter national 5 standard.
We still have a lot to do to improve the air quality.For example, using public transportation as much as possible is not a hard thing for us to do, but it matters a lot.
1.What happened in a large part of China this January?
A. It experienced larger amounts of smog. B. People set off lots of firecrackers.
C. There was a heavy rain. D. Many car accidents happened.
2.How do people usually celebrate the Spring Festival in China?
A. By putting up a notice B. By setting off firecrackers.
C. By not wasting food. D. By using public transportation.
3.How many provinces have started to use national 4 standard?
A. Three. B. Six. C. Eight. D. More than ten.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Zhang Wei didn't set off a single firecracker this Spring Festival.
B. We should use more public transportation to help reduce the air pollution.
C. Zhejiang has started to use national 4 standard to reduce vehicle emission.
D. More Chinese think the celebration of setting off firecracker is fashionable.
5.What's the best title for the passage?
A. How to Reduce the Vehicle Emission B. How to Improve the Air Quality
C. What Do Chinese Do in the Spring Festival D. Using Public Transportation
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
The People's Republic of China ______on October 1, 1949.
A. found
B. was founded
C. was found
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