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For Iris Grace Halmshaw, the world was a lonely place. The autistic (自闭症的) five-year-old girl tried to speak, and she was often thrown into pain by the world around her. She filled her days with painting, and nothing could quite change this situation. Until, that was, a cat called Thula came along.
The pair are now inseparable (形影不离的). Iris’ parents believe the gentle cat is helping their little girl communicate with others, as well as influencing her works of art. In the beginning, they thought it was just coincidence, but now they believe Iris is expressing her love for Thula through her painting. Mother said, “When Iris is painting, Thula is told by her to “sit down” if she jumps up onto the table. She stays there, watching Iris with great interest, sometimes wanting to play with the brushes, but mostly just patiently watching.”
And the pair’s bond (联系) doesn’t end there. Thula is at Iris’ side for every part of her life. The pair’s closeness is having an effect on Iris’ relationships with others, and her parents find it easier to encourage her to talk to others. After researching the advantages of animal therapy for autistic children, the couple had tried introducing Iris to horses, dogs and even other cats with no success --- but things changed when Thula came to live with the family. During weeks, the cat was helping to comfort the little girl in times of stress.
Mother said, “It was as if they were old friends from the day they met. Thanks to Thula, new doorways to communication and feelings are opening and Iris is happier than ever before.”
1.According to the passage, Thula ___ __.
A. likes playing with children
B. helps Iris paint better
C. helps Iris get better over her autism
D. teaches Iris how to look after an animal
2.What does the underlined word “coincidence” mean?
A. The fact that something impossible happens.
B. The fact that something will certainly happen.
C. The fact that someone has achieved something he wants.
D. The fact that two unexpected things happened at the same time.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The cat always plays with the brushes.
B. Thula is the first cat that has been introduced to Iris.
C. Iris and Thula become good friends during weeks.
D. Iris now has very good relationships with other children.
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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For Iris grace, the world used to be a lonely place. The autistic (自闭症的) five-year-old girl seldom spoke and she often got nervous while being with other children.
Iris has been taught art since she was three years old. She spends most of her time painting. She paints so well that her works sell for at least 1, 500 pounds each. However, nothing could stop her loneliness until a cat called Thula came to live with the family last February. After Thula arrived, Iris’s parents have noticed Iris adding images like a cat’s eyes or nose to her paintings. At first, they thought Iris drew them by accident, but now they believe Iris is expressing her love to Thula in her paintings.
While Iris is painting, Thula always sits at her side and watches her with great interest. And when the family go out in the car, Iris always takes Thula with her.
Thula is having an influence on Iris’s relationships with others, too, and her parents find it easier to encourage her to speak when Thula is around Iris’s mother said, “Thanks to Thula, Iris is a lot happier than ever before.”
1.When did Iris begin to learn art?
A. Last February. B. At the age of 2.
C. At the age of 3. D. At the age of 5.
2.Iris Grace paints so well that her works sell for ________ pounds each.
A. more than 1,500 B. only 1,500
C. about 1,500 D. less than 1,500
3.How does Iris express her love to Thula?
A. She often kisses Thula.
B. She often feeds food to Thula.
C. She often plays with Thula.
D. She adds Thula to her paintings.
4.Iris’s parents think Thula is very ________.
A. lazy B. helpful C. lucky D. interesting
5.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Thula is able to speak.
B. Iris paints to make money.
C. Iris’s paintings are popular.
D. Thula doesn’t like staying with Iris.
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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For Iris Grace, the world used to be a lonely place. The autistic(自闭的) five-year-old girl s 1. spoke and she often got nervous while being with other children.
Iris has been taught painting since she was three years old. She s 2. most of her time painting. She paints so well that her w 3. sell for as much as 1,500 pounds each. However, nothing could stop her loneliness u 4. a cat called Thula came to live with the family last year. Since Thula
a 5. , Iris’s parents have noticed Iris adds images like a cat’s eyes or nose to her paintings. They b 6. Iris is expressing her love to Thula in her paintings. W 7. the family go out in the car, Iris always takes Thula with her.
Thula has a great influence on Iris’s r 8. with others, too. Her parents find it e 9. to encourage Iris to speak when Trula is around. Iris’s mother said, “Thanks to Thula, Iris is a lot
h 10. than ever before.
九年级英语单词拼写中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Have you heard about “Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (干扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled (控制) by adults, which causes many problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1.What is “Survival Holidays” according to the passage?
A. It is summer holidays.
B. It is winter holidays.
C. It is a kind of holidays to escape from danger.
D. It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.
2.Which children may take part in “Survival Holidays”?
A. Poor children.
B. Rich children.
C. Children from cities.
D. Children from the countryside.
3.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The reasons people dislike “Survival Holidays”.
B. The advantages of “Survival Holidays”.
C. The disadvantages of “Survival Holidays”.
D. The suggestions of taking part in “Survival Holidays”.
4.In a “Survival Holidays” children can learn the following except ________.
A. how to get good grades
B. how to stay calm in different times
C. how to keep safe when they meet danger
D. how to work in a team
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. No companies can hold “Survival Holidays”.
B. Parents can take part in “Survival Holidays” with their children.
C. Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.
D. Children don’t listen to their parents any more after “Survival Holidays”.
九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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Have you heard about “Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, which causes many problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge(挑战). Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1.What does “Survival Holidays” mean according to the passage? ________.
A．Holidays to escape from danger
B．Winter holidays for survival challenge
C．Summer holidays in the great outdoors
D．Holidays in lonely places for exciting activities
2.Which children may take part in “Survival Holidays”?
A．Poor children. B．Rich children.
C．Children from cities. D．Children from the countryside.
3.In a “Survival Holidays” , children can NOT learn ________.
A．how to get good grades
B．how to stay calm in different times
C．how to keep safe when they meet danger
D．how to work in a team
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．No companies can hold “Survival Holidays”.
B．Parents can take part in “Survival Holidays” with their children.
C．Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.
D．Children don’t listen to their parents any more after “Survival Holidays”.
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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Have you ever heard of “Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,000 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” is a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, which causes many problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1.What is “Survival Holidays” according to the passage?
A.It is summer holidays.
B.It is winter holidays.
C.It is a kind of holiday to escape from danger.
D.It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.
2.Which children may take part in “Survival Holidays”?
A.Poor children. B.Rich children.
C.Children from cities. D.Children from the countryside.
3.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The reasons people dislike “Survival Holidays”. B.The advantages of “Survival Holidays”.
C.The disadvantages of “Survival Holidays”. D.The suggestions of taking part in “Survival Holidays”.
4.In a “Survival Holidays” children can learn the following except________.
A.how to get good grades B.how to stay calm in difficulty
C.how to keep safe when they meet danger D.how to work in a team
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.No companies can hold “Survival Holidays”.
B.Parents can take part in “Survival Holidays” with their children.
C.Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.
D.Children don’t listen to their parents any more after “Survival Holidays”.
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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Have you ever heard of “Survival Holidays’’？ It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,000 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays”gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (干扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled (控制) by adults,which causes many problems. Children don't know what to do when they are in danger. Even something
like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight（小）danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1.What is “Survival Holidays” according to the passage?
A. It is summer holidays without homework.
B. It is winter holidays to get close to nature.
C. It is a kind of holidays to run away from danger.
D. It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.
2. may take part in "Survival Holidays"?
A. Poor children. B. Rich children.
C. Children from cities. D. Children from the countryside.
3.In “Survival Holidays” children can learn the following except ________.
A. how to get good grades
B. how to work in a team
C. how to keep safe when they meet danger
D. how to stay calm in dangerous times
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. No companies can hold "Survival Holidays".
B. Parents can take part in "Survival Holidays" with their children.
C. Children don't listen to their parents any more after "Survival Holidays"
D. Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.
5.What's the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The advantages of "Survival Holidays".
B. The disadvantages of "Survival Holidays".
C. The reasons people dislike "Survival Holidays".
D. The suggestions of taking part in "Survival Holidays".
九年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析
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阅读理解。
Have you heard about "Survival Holidays"? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like "Survival Holidays" is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. "Survival Holidays" gives them an important change.
Is "Survival Holidays" a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing(干扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled(控制) by adults, which causes many problems. Children don't know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1.What is "Survival Holidays" according to the passage?A．It is summer holidays.B．It is winter holidays.C．It is a kind of holidays to escape from danger.D．It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.
2.Which children may take part in "Survival Holidays"?A．Poor children.B．Rich children.C．Children from cities.D．Children from the countryside.
3.What's the main idea of the last paragraph?A．The reasons people dislike "Survival Holidays".B．The advantages of "Survival Holidays".C．The disadvantages of "Survival Holidays".D．The suggestions of taking part in "Survival Holidays".
4.In a "Survival Holidays" children can learn the following except .A．how to get good gradesB．how to stay calm in different timesC．how to keep safe when they meet dangerD．how to work in a team
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．No companies can hold "Survival Holidays".B．Parents can take part in "Survival Holidays" with their children.C．Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.D．Children don't listen to their parents any more after "Survival Holidays".
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Long long ago, in a small, lonely village, there was a place known as the House of 1000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog heard of this place and decided to pay a _________. He ran all of his way with a happy heart. When he _________, he jumped happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. There was a hole in the door. He looked __________ the hole with his ears lifted high and his tail（尾巴） shaking as fast as it ___________. To his great surprise, he found himself looking at 1000 other happy little dogs with their tails shaking just as fast as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with 1000 great smiles just as warm and friendly as__________. As he left the House, he said to himself, "This is a ____________place. I will come back and visit it often."
In this same village, ___________ little dog, who was sad and in blue all the day, decided to visit the house, __________. He slowly climbed the stairs and hung his head low as he looked into the hole in the door. To his great ___________, he saw the 1000 unfriendly looking dogs looking at him, so he growled at them right away. Then he was terrified to see 1000 little dogs growling back at him. As he left, he thought to himself, "That is a terrible place, and I will never come _______ and visit it."
All the faces in the world are mirrors. What kind of reflections do you see in the faces of the people you meet?
1.A. travel B. trip C. visit D. ride
2.A. arrived B. got C. reached D. got to
3.A. across B. at C. through D. past
4.A. could B. can C. possible D. would
5.A. him B. his C. it D. he
6.A. terrible B. bad C. wonderful D. strange
7.A. the other B. other C. others D. another
8.A. either B. too C. also D. neither
9.A. surprised B. surprising C. surprise D. surprises
10.A. in B. into C. back D. by
九年级英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Have you heard of Lonely Planet？It is the largest travel guide book publisher in the world.
For about 40 years，Lonely Planet's travel books have offered great advice and tips for backpackers and other low—cost travelers around the world. If you want to travel cheaply and happily，you should read its books，or visit their website and get ideas from the forums（论坛）
Lonely Planet was founded by Tony and Maureen Wheeler. Maureen was born in Belfast，Northern Ireland. At age 20 she moved to London，where she met Tony Wheeler and got married with him. Just days after graduating in 1972，Tony and his wife Maureen drove from London to Afghanistan and eventually arrived in Sydney, Australia. Although at the end of the trip, they almost had no money left, they were very happy. Later in the year, people they met asked them continually—How did you travel? What did you see? What did it cost? These made them to turn their diaries into the first Lonely Planet book.
They spent a long time writing their first travel guide，Across Asia on the Cheap，in their home in Australia. Within a week they had sold about 1. 500 copies. The Lonely Planet Story is an unusual mix of autobiography（自传），business history and travel book. The book was soon became the backpackers' bible. Then the Wheelers set up a publishing company called" Lonely Planet Publications." They have produced travel guides to just about every corner of the globe. In 2009，the company changed its name to "Lonely Planet".
Now. Lonely Planet has become the world's most successful travel publisher. It has offices around the world.
1.Backpackers can get ___________from Lonely Planet's travel books.
A.advice B.money C.books D.website
2.___________set up the publishing company “Lonely Planet Publications”.
A.Tony Wheeler B.Some backpackers
C.Tony Wheeler and his wife D.Some low—cost travelers
3.The Wheelers travelled ___________just days after graduating in 1972.
A.from London to Afghanistan B.from London to Sydney
C.from Afghanistan to London D.from Sydney to London
4.The underlined word “These” in the passage probably refers to___________.
A.people they met B.the problems people met
C.the days they travelled D.the fact people asked them questions
5.The Lonely Planet Story is a kind of autobiography as well as___________.
A.science fiction B.business history C.detective stories D.film guide
6.Which of the following statement is NOT true？
A.The Wheelers almost had no money left after the journey，but they felt happy.
B.If you want to travel cheaply and happily，you'd better to read Across Asia on the Cheap.
C.Maureen met Tony Wheeler in Belfast，Northern Ireland at the age of 20.
D.The travel guide was so popular that they had sold about 1，500 copies in a week.
九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析