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When I was 19 years old, I was at a dance club. It was a very cold night. As my friend and I were walking to my car, a man walked up to us. Behind him was a woman pushing a *stroller with a child inside. The child had a jacket on but it wasn’t *zipped. The man began to tell us that he wanted to borrow some money for the night to get his wife and kid into a hotel …out of the cold. He had a job but no place to live and was waiting for his first *paycheck. He said he could get our address and send the money back to us.
My friend reached into his pocket to give this man a $20 bill. As the man was holding his hand out to take the money. I put my hand on my friend’s hand and said, “Can I talk to you for a minute?”
I told him about how my mother works in Seattle and every day people ask her for money. She said they make more money than she does, simply by *begging for money. These people were scamming those with soft hearts. And if they were truly worried about their child, they would have at least zipped his jacket or covered him with his *blanket.
My friend said “Michelle，I know there are people that take advantage of (占便宜)others. I also know there are people that are one paycheck away from being homeless. If I give money to 10 people and only one of them really needs it and uses it for the right thing, it is *worth it.”
I am now 37 years old. But I do remember that the experience changed the way I look at different situations.
1. The man borrowed money to ___
A. find a hotel for his wife and child
B. buy food for his wife and child
C. let his child join in the dance club
D. pay some bills
2. What does the underlined word “scamming” in Paragragh3 probably mean?
A. 挽救 B. 帮助 C. 欺骗 D. 理解
3. Michelle’s friend didn’t accept（接受）his advice because he____
A. thought that someone might really need help.
B. had enough money to give away to others
C. didn’t think that the man tell a lie (谎言)to him
D. had pity for the kid in the cold weather
4. What lesson did Michelle learn from his friend?
A. Some poor people often tell stories to win pity.
B. Never believe what a stranger says to you.
C. Look with pity instead of only thinking someone might be telling a lie.
D. The homeless need love rather than money.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When I was19 years old, I had a part-time job in a hospital. At that time I was shy and didn’t believe in myself. I talked with others. I wasn’t confident in any future. Later I met a doctor, Mike, and we became good friends. He me to believe in myself and try to communicate with others. He helped me learn to enjoy myself. He also asked me to take some important courses. I did he told me and did very well.
One day, he asked me what I my life to be like. I hadn’t thought about it before. That night, I thought it over and finally knew the life I had been . From then on, I started to work for it.
Later I got a chance to go to college, but I had another friend. At that time I was too to pay for my education. I was very frustrated and didn’t know what to do. When I wanted to my dream, Mike helped me again. He to pay for my college education. He helped me asking for anything in return 作为回报.
After graduating 毕业, I got my dream job and I like it very much. Mike made me enter a different . I am so lucky to have met such a good friend in my life.
1.A. usually B. often C. hardly D. always
2.A. encouraged B. invited C. taught D. allowed
3.A. why B. how C. what D. that
4.A. expected B. lived C. enjoyed D. spent
5.A. taking pride in B. staying away from C. running out of D. looking forward to
6.A. rich B. weak C. poor D. strong
7.A. achieve B. give up C. think up D. hold on to
8.A. agreed B. continued C. offered D. stopped
9.A. by B. with C. except D. without
10.A. world B. contest C. university D. country
九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析
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This story happened when I was 11 years old. I’ll never forget it.
I was at my friend Jenny’s after school one day. We were doing homework when a friend of Jenny’s mum’s came over to . I don’t remember her name or even what she looked like. I remember her hands, her voice and the lesson she taught me.
I remember her hand reaching out for mine. What hands she had, I thought; rich, dark skin going well with the orange nail
polish (指甲油). Then I heard her saying, “Oh no, that is NOT you shake hands. Let me show you.”After that, I just remember her voice explaining the importance of a good , having a sense of self, looking the other person in the eye… At that moment I felt respected.
I think of her every time I meet someone . I’m so thankful for her little lesson.
I thank her for the time to teach me something I didn’t know. I thank her for the that she didn’t talk down to me because I was 11 or because I didn’t something. I thank her for instilling (灌输) the idea that if someone doesn’t know something, don’t be afraid to share your knowledge.
1.A. kitchen B. office C. classroom D. house
2.A. watch B. help C. visit D. look
3.A. just B. still C. also D. hardly
4.A. dirty B. beautiful C. large D. useful
5.A. why B. when C. where D. how
6.A. handshake B. experience C. education D. impression
7.A. familiar B. new C. special D. big
8.A. saving B. checking C. taking D. changing
9.A. truth B. news C. result D. fact
10.A. like B. know C. tell D. want
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It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, her desire for a bicycle seemed to fade（消退）, or so we thought. We bought her a lovely doll, and a doll house. Then, much to our surprise, on December 23rd, she said that she “really wanted a bike more than anything else.” But it was just too late. With such a lot of preparations to do for the Christmas dinner we did not have the time to buy our little girl a bike. So, here we were Christmas Eve around 9:00 p.m., with Almie and her six-year-old brother, Dylan, sleeping in their beds. Now we could only think of the bicycle and the disappointment of our child. “What if I make a little bicycle out of clay (泥) and write a note that she could trade the clay bike in for a real bike?” her dad asked. So he spent the next four hours making a tiny clay bike. On Christmas morning, we were excited for Almie to open the little gift box with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note. Finally, she opened it and read the note aloud. “Does this mean that I can trade in this bike that Daddy made me for a real one?” I said, “Yes.” Almie had tears in her eyes when she replied, “I could never trade in this beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me. I'd rather keep this than get a real bike.” At that moment, we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her every bicycle in the world!
1.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. The parents wanted the girl to have the clay bike for ever.
B. Tears were in the girl's eyes because she didn't like the present at all.
C. The girl never lost her desire for a bike.
D. The parents paid little attention to the daughter's desire for a bike.
2.Why did Dad make the clay bicycle?
A. He wanted his daughter to buy a real one . B. He didn't want to disappoint his daughter.
C. He thought his daughter would like it . D. He wanted to give his daughter a surprise.
3.What can we know from the last sentence?
A. The parents were sad and encouraged.
B. The parents felt neverous and shy.
C. The parents were moved and felt proud of the girl
D. The parents felt unhappy for the girl.
4.Which do you think is the best title for the story?
A. A lovely little girl B. A great and serious father
C. A clay bike D. Christmas shopping
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It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, her desire for a bicycle didn’t seem that strong, so we bought the most popular present for little girls, Baby Sitter’s Club dolls and a doll house.
Then, out of our expectation, on December 23, Almie said that she “really wanted a bike more than anything else”. It was just too late. With all the details of preparing Christmas dinner and buying last minute gifts, how could we have time to select the “right bike” for our little girl?
So, here we were Christmas Eve around 9:00 p.m., with Almie and her six-year-old brother, Dylan, ready for sleep in their beds. Now we could only think of the bicycle and the disappointment of our child.
“If I make a little bicycle out of clay (黏土) and write a note that she could trade (用…抵换) the clay model in for a real bike, what do you think?” her dad asked.
“Well, for now, I think this is the best thing we can do. And she is ‘such a big girl’, so I think she will like it.”
So Almie’s dad spent the next four hours working with clay to make a tiny bike. On Christmas morning, we were excited for Almie to open the little heart-shaped package with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note. Finally, she opened it and read the note aloud.
“Does this mean that I trade in this bike that Daddy made me for a real one?”
Smiling, I said, “Yes.”
Almie had tears in her eyes when she replied, “I could never trade in this beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me. I’d rather keep this than get a real bike.”
At that moment, we wanted to buy her every bicycle on the planet.
1.When did Almie first ask for a new bike? _____________.
2.What caused Almie’s parents to buy her the most popular present for little girls? ______.
3.Why was it too late for Almie’s parents to buy a bike for her on December 23? ______.
4.What kind of bike did Almie get on Christmas morning? _______________________.
5.What did Almie think of the present in the little heart-shaped package? ____________.
6.What is the implied (隐含的) meaning of the underlined sentence? _________________.
九年级英语回答问题中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Her daughter began to play _____ piano when she was four years old. Now she's very good at it.
A. an B. a C. / D. the
九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
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I have been dancing since I was 14 years old, when my best friend dragged me to an after-school dance class. I enjoyed that dance class so much that have been dancing ever since. After every dance class, however, I always have to stretch out my legs and back, as dancing can be quite a tough workout! It feels like as much exercise as a contact sport or going to the gym—but dancing is not widely considered to be a sport. Does the fact that dancing is expressive and artistic mean that it is not a sport?
Many dancers would argue that dancing is a sport, as it requires great physical stamina (耐力), strong muscles and impressive flexibility. No matter what style of dance you are participating in, you will always be using all of your muscles while dancing and this can often be for several hours day. Additionally, in the more traditional dance styles (such as ballet and contemporary dance), men often lift their female dance partners way up in the air. The strength that dancers need means that they are often just as athletic as footballers, runners or swimmers.
On the other hand, many people argue that dance is an art form. Dances often show emotion, portray characters and tell stories. Dancing to music is creative and visually appealing to the eyes and ears, just like watching a play or a professional orchestra. The glittery costumes, the stage make-up and the big hairstyles are artistic and imaginative. It is easy to see why many people consider dance to be an art form.
I personally believe that dance is both a sport and an art. I believe that a great dancer will be a mixture of an athlete and an artist. You could have the strongest muscles in the world but not necessarily be a great dancer. Likewise, you could be a great actress who can portray emotions easily but you still might not be able to dance.
However, whether you consider dance to be an art or a sport, the important thing is to enjoy it! Dancing is great way to make new friends and it’s a really fun way to exercise!
1.Many people think dance is an art because a dancer ________.
A.acts like in a play while they dance
B.should be as strong as a runner
C.doesn’t show a traditional style
D.usually performs on a prepared stage
2.What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about?
A.Why the writer thinks dance is both a sport and an art.
B.What a great dancer does before success.
C.How you can become a famous actress.
D.What the writer experiences before she becomes a mixture.
3.The writer wants to _________ by the text.
A.make sure which dance is, a sport or an art
B.ask us to enjoy dancing no matter what it is
C.tell the difference between a sport and an art
D.make more friends when we dance
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When I was twelve years old I wanted nothing more than to be accepted onto a club baseball team. If I made a team like that I would be playing with the best competition for my age in Massachusetts and some teams from all over the country. I have always had a great understanding of the game and played very well but never at that level. I played baseball all summer and it was time for tryouts(选拔赛) in the fall. The team I tried out for was the South Shore Baseball Club or “The Seadogs.” On the field I was very nervous and didn’t play as well as I knew I could. A week later I received a letter saying “Thank you for participating (参加)in our tryout, however we have a limited(有限的) amount of spots on our club and we will not be inviting you to play on the team. Better luck next year.”
After they sent me that letter I stopped playing competitive baseball. I only played for my town baseball team. ①很幸运地是，我遇到了爸爸是教练的Jimmy Perron, 一个很棒的球员。 He thought I was good at baseball. Soon, I got to another tryout. I tried my absolute(完全地) hardest and did well.
About one week later, a letter came to my house.② I couldn’t wait to cut it open and read, “James, you are invited to play for the Mass Pride Baseball organization in the ’09season.” I had reached my goal. But it doesn’t end there. I already have a new goal. I hope to be able to play ball on the college level someday.
任务一：请根据材料内容，回答76，77题。
1.Why was I always crazy about baseball when I was young?
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2.What did I do after being refused to be in the baseball club?
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任务二：请将材料中①处的中文句子翻译成英文。
3._______________________________________________________________
任务三：请将材料中②处的英文句子翻译成中文。
4._______________________________________________________________
任务四：请给这篇材料加一个合适的标题。
5._______________________________________________________________
九年级英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When Raven was 15 years old，she was eating a meal at a local fast food restaurant with her older sister，who was more than seven months pregnant．They talked about this and that.They also speculated on(猜测) whether the baby would be a boy or a girl.
The sisters finished their lunch and walked towards the door.An elderly woman was walking past.Neither of the girls knew her.Raven happened to make eye contact(交流) with the elderly woman when she noticed Raven's sister.The elderly woman smiled.
“Oh，look at that！” The woman suddenly said loudly.“You're having a little boy！” She touched Raven's arm and said，“You're going to have a beautiful nephew(外甥)，young lady！”
Raven and her sister just smiled and continued their way.After a while，her sister said，“It's strange，huh？”
It was not a harmful experience，but the sisters were both shocked by the woman's words.
First，how did she know they were sisters？Okay，she might have noticed Raven and her sister looked similar.But why would she know that the baby would be a boy？Perhaps that was just a lucky guess，after all，she had a fiftyfifty chance of being right.Most people probably would have asked whether it was going to be a boy or a girl，but this woman seemed to know.It turned out she was right.Two months later，Raven's sister gave birth to a boy—a “beautiful nephew” for Raven.
1.Raven had a meal at a local fast food restaurant with ________.
A. her older sister B. her beautiful nephew
C. an elderly woman D. a strange man
2.What is the meaning of the underlined word “pregnant” in the first paragraph?
A. 生病的 B. 怀孕的 C. 忙碌的 D. 伤心的
3.Why were the sisters shocked by the woman's words?
A. Because the woman knew they wanted a boy.
B. Because the woman told them something terrible.
C. Because she was sure that the baby would be a boy.
D. Because the woman talked with them even though she didn't know them.
4.From the passage，we can know ________.
A. Raven's sister thought the woman was interesting
B. Raven's sister gave birth to a boy two months later
C. Raven and her sister talked with the woman for a long time
D. Raven and her sister met the woman before they finished their lunch
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A. A Beautiful Boy B. Raven and Her Sister
C. A Mysterious Old Woman D. A Local Fast Food Restaurant
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Robert was a boy of eight years old. One day, when he was doing cleaning at home, he thought he should move the box out of the house. The box made of wood was very heavy. And it was much bigger than he. He tried, but he could not move it. After resting for a short time, the boy started once more, but failed again. He couldn't even move it a bit. He felt very tired and hopeless.
Just then, his father came home from work and saw his son work hard. He didn't help Robert. Instead, he asked, "Dear son, have you done your best? And are you doing everything you can?"
"________" the boy cried.
"No, you're not." his father said quietly, "You have not asked me to help you. Asking for help is not a weakness. At some point, even the strongest of us needs help. It is important to know when to ask for help and understand why you need it. Never be afraid to ask others for help when you're in trouble."
Robert nodded with a big smile.
1.What did the boy want to move away?
A.A box. B.A stone. C.A wood. D.A toy.
2.Robert couldn't move it out because it was too _______.
A.heavy B.tall and heavy C.low D.high
3.How did Robert feel after he tried again and again?
A.He hoped he could move it sometime later. B.He thought he could ask for help.
C.He felt very tired and hopeless. D.He became very proud of himself.
4.Which of the following can be put in _________ in the seventh line of the article?
A.I hardly did! B.Yes, I do! C.No, I am not! D.Yes, I am!
5.What can be the best title of the passage?
A.How to move a heavy thing away. B.An interesting story about Robert.
C.Robert's hard work. D.Learn to ask for help when needed.
九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
polish (指甲油). Then I heard her saying, “Oh no, that is NOT