That was my grandmother's first Christmas without Grandfather. When my parents and I arrived at her little house ,we found she had waited up all night for us.
Grandfather had always said that the Christmas tree was the most important decoration (装饰物) of all. So first we took out the beautiful tree that was stored in the closet (贮藏室). But the star was missing. It was my grandmother's favorite part of the tree.
"Why? It must be somewhere in the closet," my grandmother said.
As we opened up boxes one by one and found no star, my grandmother's eyes were full of tears. Grandfather had given it to her some fifty years ago, on their first Christmas together. But on her first Christmas without him, the star was gone.
The next morning, my family sat down together to open the presents.
"The last gift is to Grandmother from Grandfather," Father said, in a strange voice.
"From whom?" There was surprise in my grandmother's voice.
"I found this gift in Grandfather's closet when we got the tree down," Mother explained.
My grandmother opened the box. There was a shinning (发亮的) golden star and a note in it:
Don't be angry with me, dear. I broke your star while putting away the decorations, and I couldn't bear to tell you. I hope it brings you as much happiness as the first one. Merry Christmas!
Love, Bryant
根据短文内容,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳答案。(10分)
1. The family couldn't find the star on the Christmas tree because _____.
A. the grandfather had taken it away with him
B. the grandfather put it in a box
C. the grandfather had broken it
D. the family didn't look carefully enough for it
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the grandmother?
A. She lived with the author's family.
B. She felt sad when the star was missing.
C. She had never got a Christmas present from her husband.
D. She couldn't believe her husband's death.
3. What would probably happen to the grandmother after she read the note?
A. She would ask her children to buy a new star.
B. She would get angry with her husband.
C. She would be greatly moved (感动).
D. She would throw away the new star.
4. What does the underlined word "missing" mean in Chinese?
A. 褪色的 B. 错过的
C. 想念的 D. 找不到的
5.What can we know from the story?
A. The grandfather was afraid of his wife.
B. The grandfather loved his wife very much.
C. The grandmother didn't know how to spend Christmas Day.
D. The grandfather left home on Christmas Day.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题
That was my grandmother's first Christmas without Grandfather. When my parents and I arrived at her little house ,we found she had waited up all night for us.
Grandfather had always said that the Christmas tree was the most important decoration (装饰物) of all. So first we took out the beautiful tree that was stored in the closet (贮藏室). But the star was missing. It was my grandmother's favorite part of the tree.
"Why? It must be somewhere in the closet," my grandmother said.
As we opened up boxes one by one and found no star, my grandmother's eyes were full of tears. Grandfather had given it to her some fifty years ago, on their first Christmas together. But on her first Christmas without him, the star was gone.
The next morning, my family sat down together to open the presents.
"The last gift is to Grandmother from Grandfather," Father said, in a strange voice.
"From whom?" There was surprise in my grandmother's voice.
"I found this gift in Grandfather's closet when we got the tree down," Mother explained.
My grandmother opened the box. There was a shinning (发亮的) golden star and a note in it:
Don't be angry with me, dear. I broke your star while putting away the decorations, and I couldn't bear to tell you. I hope it brings you as much happiness as the first one. Merry Christmas!
Love, Bryant
根据短文内容,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳答案。(10分)
1. The family couldn't find the star on the Christmas tree because _____.
A. the grandfather had taken it away with him
B. the grandfather put it in a box
C. the grandfather had broken it
D. the family didn't look carefully enough for it
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the grandmother?
A. She lived with the author's family.
B. She felt sad when the star was missing.
C. She had never got a Christmas present from her husband.
D. She couldn't believe her husband's death.
3. What would probably happen to the grandmother after she read the note?
A. She would ask her children to buy a new star.
B. She would get angry with her husband.
C. She would be greatly moved (感动).
D. She would throw away the new star.
4. What does the underlined word "missing" mean in Chinese?
A. 褪色的 B. 错过的
C. 想念的 D. 找不到的
5.What can we know from the story?
A. The grandfather was afraid of his wife.
B. The grandfather loved his wife very much.
C. The grandmother didn't know how to spend Christmas Day.
D. The grandfather left home on Christmas Day.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
任务型阅读阅读短文,按要求完成各题。
I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier(收银台)in her general store. 1. I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”
At first I was paid in candy. 2. I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account. 3.
By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics(化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “ What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup(化妆)ideas. 4.
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a Rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. 5. Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C. I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.
D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E. My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.
九年级英语补全短文7选5困难题查看答案及解析
It was near Christmas during my first term teaching at a new school. I loved my small special class more than any group I had taught in the past. They were hungry for knowledge and I was enjoying teaching.
Other teachers had told me that our children were from poor families and not to expect any child to bring a Christmas gift. In fact, I wasn’t expecting any gifts.
Imagine my surprise when every child brought me a gift on the day before our holiday break. First, I got a much-loved toy monkey from a shy girl. I was told, “He is my favorite, but I love you and I want him to be with you, Miss Taylor.” How thrilled I was!
Next came a new set of Christmas tree lights that was “missing” from a mother’s cupboard(碗橱).
Finally, I came to one little boy’s gift which I had never received. It was an old, dirty and broken Christmas storybook. Just when I wanted to show my happiness, I was interrupted(打断) by the giver, “And see, it is new! It still has the price tag(标签).”
When other children laughed at him, I stopped them and said, “Oh, books are good in that way. The story is always new if you have not read it before. Now, Let’s read one together.” Everyone listened quietly as I read the most wonderful Christmas story of my life.
I still keep those Christmas gifts. They always remind me of my lovely kids.
1.Miss Taylor loved her small special class so much because______________.
A. this was her first term teaching at a new school
B. these little kids were from rich families
C. the students studied very hard and she enjoyed teaching them
D. she didn’t get any Christmas gifts
2. ____________ brought Miss Taylor a Christmas gift.
A. Every child B. Most of the children C. Only three children D. No one
3.Miss Taylor felt __________ when she got the gifts from the children.
A. sad B. scared C. thrilled D. tired
4.Many gifts were mentioned (被提及) in the article except____________.
A. a toy monkey B. an old storybook
C. a set of Christmas tree lights D. a Christmas card
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It was near Christmas during my first semester teaching at a new school. I loved my small special class more than any group I had taught in the past. They were hungry for knowledge and I was enjoying teaching.
Other teachers had told me that our children were from poor families and not to expect any child to bring a Christmas gift. In fact,I wasn't expecting any gifts.
Imagine my surprise when every child brought me a gift on the day before our holiday break. First,I got a much loved stuffed monkey from a shy girl. I was told,“He is my favorite,but I love you and I want him to be with you,Miss Taylor.”How thrilled I was!
Next came a new set of Christmas tree lights that was “missing” from a mother's cupboard.
Finally,I came to one little boy's gift which I had never received. It was an old,dirty and broken Christmas story book. Just when I wanted to express my happiness,I was interrupted(打断)by the giver,“And see,it is new!It still has the price tag.”
When other children laughed at him,I stopped them and said,“Oh,books are good in that way. The story is always new if you have not read it before. Now,let's share one together.”Everyone listened quietly as I read the most wonderful Christmas story of my life.
I still keep those Christmas gifts. They always remind me of my lovely kids.
1.Why did the teacher like her small special class?
____________________________________________________
2.When did the children bring their teacher gifts?
__________________________________________________________
3.Who sent a stuffed monkey to the teacher?
_______________________________________________________
4.Was the Christmas story book new?
________________________________________________________
5.How did the teacher feel when she got the gifts?
_______________________________________________________
九年级英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
It was near Christmas during my first semester teaching at a new school. I loved my small special class more than any group I had taught in the past. They were hungry for knowledge and I was enjoying teaching.
Other teachers had told me that our children were from poor families and not to expect any child to bring a Christmas gift. In fact,I wasn't expecting any gifts.
Imagine my surprise when every child brought me a gift on the day before our holiday break. First,I got a much loved stuffed monkey from a shy girl. I was told,“He is my favorite,but I love you and I want him to be with you,Miss Taylor.”How thrilled I was!
Next came a new set of Christmas tree lights that was “missing” from a mother's cupboard.
Finally,I came to one little boy's gift which I had never received. It was an old,dirty and broken Christmas story book. Just when I wanted to express my happiness,I was interrupted(打断)by the giver,“And see,it is new!It still has the price tag.”
When other children laughed at him,I stopped them and said,“Oh,books are good in that way. The story is always new if you have not read it before. Now,let's share one together.”Everyone listened quietly as I read the most wonderful Christmas story of my life.
I still keep those Christmas gifts. They always remind me of my lovely kids.
1.Why did the teacher like her small special class?
____________________________________________________
2.When did the children bring their teacher gifts?
__________________________________________________________
3.Who sent a stuffed monkey to the teacher?
_______________________________________________________
4.Was the Christmas story book new?
________________________________________________________
5.How did the teacher feel when she got the gifts?
_______________________________________________________
九年级英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下面短文,简要回答所给问题。
It was near Christmas during my first semester teaching at a new school.I loved my small special class more than any group I had taught in the past.They were hungry for knowledge and I was enjoying teaching.
Other teachers had told me that our children were from poor families and not to expect any child to bring a Christmas gift.In fact,I wasn't expecting any gifts.
Imagine my surprise when every child brought me a gift on the day before our holiday break.First,I got a muchloved stuffed monkey from a shy girl.I was told,“He is my favorite,but I love you and I want him to be with you,Miss Taylor.”How thrilled I was!
Next came a new set of Christmas tree lights that was “missing” from a mother's cupboard.
Finally,I came to one little boy's gift which I had never received.It was an old,dirty and broken Christmas story book.Just when I wanted to express my happiness,I was interrupted(打断)by the giver,“And see,it is new!It still has the price tag.”
When other children laughed at him,I stopped them and said,“Oh,books are good in that way.The story is always new if you have not read it before.Now,let's share one together.”Everyone listened quietly as I read the most wonderful Christmas story of my life.
I still keep those Christmas gifts.They always remind me of my lovely kids.
1.Why did the teacher like her small special class?
____________________________________________________
2.When did the children bring their teacher gifts?
__________________________________________________________
3.Who sent a stuffed monkey to the teacher?
_______________________________________________________
4.Was the Christmas story book new?
________________________________________________________
5.How did the teacher feel when she got the gifts?
九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
When I was a soldier , my first Christmas came. I was in training in New Jersey and not sure if I could make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have three-day passes (通行证) posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers.
It was Christmas Eve when I arrived, and a light snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door. I could see beside her, into the corner of the living room where the tree had always stood. There were lights, all colors, and ornaments (装饰物) shining against the green of a pine tree.
“Where did it come from?” I asked.
“I asked the Gates boy to cut it,” my mother said. “I wouldn’t have had one just for myself, but when you called--- oh, such a rush! He just brought it in this afternoon…”
The pine was so high, almost to the ceiling, and the Tree Top Krystal Star was in its place. A few green branches reached out a little ugly at the side, I thought, and there was a bit of bare trunk showing in the middle. But the tree filled the room with warm light and the whole house with pleasant smell of Christmas.
“It’s not like the ones you used to find,” my mother went on. “Yours were always in good shape. I suppose the Gates boy didn’t know where to look for them. But I couldn’t be picky.”
“Don’t worry, ” I told her. “It’s perfect.”
It wasn’t, of course, but at the moment I realized something for the first time: all Christmas trees are perfect.
1. The Christmas tree was from ________.
A. a shop B. the writer
C. his mother D. the Gates boy
2. When the writer got home, ________.
A. it was December 23
B. it was snowing heavily
C. he found a Christmas tree in the living room
D. the Gates boy was cutting a Christmas tree for his mother
3.From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A. the writer used to cut very beautiful Christmas trees
B. his mother didn’t like perfect trees
C. his mother didn’t want to have a tree
D. the writer wouldn’t have a tree cut by someone else
4.“All Christmas trees are perfect”, because they can remind you of ________.
A. the wartime B. the green of a pine
C. the pleasant smell D. the sweet home
5. The best title for this passage would be “________”.
A. How to Choose a Christmas Tree
B. How Soldiers Spent Christmas
C. The Perfect Christmas Tree
D. The Christmas Without a Tree
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
请根据要求改写下列句子,每空一词。
1.My grandmother realized that she was old. (改为否定句)
My grandmother ________ ________ that she was old.
2.We will finish junior school in two months. (对划线部分提问)
________ ________ will you finish junior school?
3.We will paint our new house green and white next week. (改为被动语态)
Our new house will ________ ________ green and white next week.
4.“Is it the first boys-only school in the city?” asked a parent. (改为间接引语)
A parent asked ________ it ________ the first boys-only school in the city.
5.Choose the perfect grapes only, or you won’t be able to make the best wine. (保持句意基本不变)
You ________ be able to make the best wine ________ you choose the perfect grapes only.
九年级英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I could make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have three-day passes (通行证) posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers.
It was Christmas Eve when I arrived, and a light snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door. I could see beyond her, into the corner of the living room where the tree had always stood. There were lights, all colors, and ornaments (装饰物) shining against the green of a pine.
“Where did it come from?” I asked.
“I asked the Gates boy to cut it,” my mother said. “I wouldn’t have had one just for myself, but when you called--- oh, such a rush! He just brought it in this afternoon…”
The pine reached to the proper height, almost to the ceiling, and the Tree Top Krystal Star was in its place. A few green branches reached about a little awkwardly (难看地) at the side, I thought, and there was a bit of bare trunk showing in the middle. But the tree filled the room with warm light and the whole house with pleasant smell of Christmas.
“It’s not like the ones you used to find,” my mother went on. “Yours were always in good shape. I suppose the Gates boy didn’t know where to look. But I couldn’t be picky.”
“Don’t worry, ” I told her. “It’s perfect.”
It wasn’t, of course, but at the moment I realized something for the first time: all Christmas trees are perfect.
1.When the writer got home, ________.
A. it was December 23
B. it was snowing heavily
C. he found a Christmas tree in the living room
D. the Gates boy was cutting a Christmas tree for his mother
2.From the passage, we can conclude推断 that ________.
A. the writer used to cut very beautiful Christmas trees
B. his mother didn’t like perfect trees
C. his mother didn’t want to have a tree
D. the writer wouldn’t have a tree cut by someone else
3.“All Christmas trees are perfect”, because they can remind you of ________.
A. the wartime B. the green of a pine C. the pleasant smell D. the sweet home
4.The best title for this passage would be “________”.
A. How to Choose a Christmas Tree B. How Soldiers Spent Christmas
C. The Perfect Christmas Tree D. The Christmas Without a Tree
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I would make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have the three-day holiday posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers. It was Christmas Eve when I arrived home, and a little snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door. I could see beyond her, into the corner of the living room where the tree had always stood, there were lights, all colors, and ornaments (饰品) shining against the green of a pine.
“Where did it come from?” I asked.
“I asked the Gates boy to cut it,” my mother said. “I wouldn’t have had one just for myself, but when in great need…such a rush! He just brought it in this afternoon.”
The pine reached to the proper height, almost to the ceiling, and the Tree Top Crystal Star was in its place. A few green branches reached out a little awkwardly(难看) at the side, I thought, and there was a bit of bare trunk showing in the middle. But the tree filled the room with warm light and the whole house with the pleasant smell of Christmas.
“It’s not like the one you used to find,” my mother went on. “Yours were always in good shape. I suppose the Gates boy didn’t know where to look for a better one. But I couldn’t be fussy because he had tried his best.”
“Don’t worry,” I told her. “It’s perfect.”
It wasn’t, of course, but at the moment I realized something for the first time: all Christmas trees are perfect.
1.What did his mother’s Christmas tree look like?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?
A. One soldier told the writer he would have a three-day holiday for Christmas.
B. When the writer got home, the Gates boy was cutting a Christmas tree.
C. His mother would not complain for the Christmas tree which looked awkward.
D. All the soldiers were lucky to go home for Christmas during the war.
3.From the passage, we can infer that ___________.
A. the writer spent his first Christmas during the war
B. the writer didn’t like the tree cut by someone else
C. the writer used to cut very beautiful Christmas tree
D. his mother didn’t want to have a Christmas tree during wartime
4.What does the writer mean by saying “all Christmas trees are perfect”?
A. Nothing is as perfect as Christmas.
B. Once at home, everything is so nice.
C. During the war, trees are hard to find.
D. All Christmas trees are the most beautiful.
5.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Soldier and the Christmas Tree B. How Soldiers Spent Christmas
C. The Perfect Christmas Tree D. Christmas and a Special Tree
九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析