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Halloween was first celebrated over two thousand years ago in Great Britain and Ireland. They celebrated the end of the harvest and beginning of winter with a festival called Samhain（萨温节）. People wore masks and costumes during their celebrations to honor or mimic(模仿) ghosts. After that, holidays were added and changed. November 2nd became All Saints' Day, to honor saints. November 1st became All Souls' Day, or All Hallows' Day, to remember those who had died. Some children may know that is a holiday celebrated in many parts of Mexico. This holiday falls on All Souls' Day. October 31st became All Hallow's Eve, or the evening before All Hallows' Day. The name became shortened to Halloween.
Since Halloween falls near the end of the harvest, many traditional foods are associated with （与……相关联）the fall season, including pumpkins, apples, popcorn, and nuts. Candy "corn" is a nod to the fall harvest as well. There are many symbols on Halloween, such as skeletons （骷髅）, ghosts, black cats, witches, and a full moon.
Today, people still dress up for Halloween. They also give out food to trick-or-treaters, who come to their doors. While many trick-or-treaters receive treats or snacks, some also collect money for charities. Charity is a group that does good things for some people. And Halloween might be a good opportunity to help a charity.
1. Which one is not common Halloween tradition?
A.Wearing costumes and going trick-or-treating,
B. Bobbing for apples and carving jack-o-lanterns.
C. Eating Moon cakes.
2. Where did people celebrate the first Halloween?
A.In Great Britain and Ireland.
B. In America.
C. In England.
3. When is Halloween’s Eve?
A. November 1st.
B. October 31st.
C.December 1st.
4. Which one is NOT traditional food on Halloween?
A.Popcorn and nuts B.Chicken C.Apples
5. What DON’T people do on Halloween?
A.Trick-or-treat.
B. Dressing up the tree.
C.Eating pumpkin pie.
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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Fire was discovered many thousands of years ago. The first time humans saw fire was probably when a tree was destroyed by lightning(闪电). Humans soon learned how to make fire. They probably made the first fire by rubbing (摩擦)two sticks together.
Fire was very important to humans. They needed to keep warm at night. They used fire to cook food. They used fire to keep enemies and wild animals away. In some parts of the world fire was used to send messages. The Indians in America, for example, used fire to make smoke as a message. In some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger.
Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of the oil lamp(灯), humans burned sticks to get light.
One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve equal(相等的) parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock did not always work well. If there was a wind blowing on the candle, it burned too quickly.
请务必将1-5小题的答案写在答题卡的相应位置！
（一）根据短文内容简要回答问题。
1.How did Indians in America use fire?
2.What happened to the candle if there was a wind blowing on it?
（二）将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
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（三）请给短文拟一个适当的标题。
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九年级英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Fire was discovered many thousands of years ago. The first time humans saw fire was probably when a tree was destroyed by lightning (闪电).
Humans soon learned how to make fire. They probably made the first fire by rubbing (摩擦) two sticks together.
Fire was very important to humans. They needed to keep warm at night. They used fire to cook food. They used fire to keep enemies and wild animals away. In some parts of the world fire was used to send messages. The Indians in America, for example, used fire to make smoke as a message. In some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of dangerous message. In some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger.
Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of the oil lamp(灯), humans burned sticks to get light.
One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve equal(相等的) parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock did not always work well. If there was a wind blowing on the candle, it burned too quickly.
A. 根据短文内容简要回答问题。
1.How did Indians in America use fire?
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2.What happened to the candle if there was a wind blowing on it?
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B. 将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
3._________________________________________________________________
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C. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
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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The compass (指南针) was invented in China two _________ years ago.
A.thousands of B.thousand of
C.thousands D.thousand
九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Over seven years ago when I first started rock climbing I was frustrated(挫败的). I thought I would be natural for climbing. I was always an athlete and naturally good at sports. So, I didn’t understand why I was so bad at rock climbing.
I went to the rock gym and climbed all the time, and everyone kept telling me “just climb more and you’ll get better.” “Well, however, nothing I did was working. It felt like the harder I worked at it, the less progress I was actually making. After a while, I even started hating any climber who was stronger and better than me---especially the climbers who made it look so easy.
After a long time, I started making friends with some of the most experienced climbers around… professionals(专业人员)and full-timers. In fact, I felt so comfortable with them that one afternoon I just came out and simply asked for help.
There is a saying, “If you want a shortcut to success, find someone who is successful and ask them to show you how to get there.” It is true in just a few short months. I learned far more from these climbing professionals than what I had learned during the previous(之前的) years of struggle on my own. My climbing changed…my strength, skills, mental toughness, formwork, confidence, everything.
I was no longer the average climber that no one knew. I discovered that climbing like the experts is more about working smarter, not harder(no training 7 days a week). What I discovered is so simple that, looking back now, I realized the biggest thing holding me back from being a better climber and having more fun doing it…was Me!
1.According to the passage, we can learn that _____.
A. the writer had no gift for rock climbing
B. the writer didn’t get the skill of rock climbing at first
C. the writer didn’t work hard at rocking climbing
D. the writer thought too much of himself
2.The writer once hated other good rock climbers because _____.
A. they didn’t want to teach him B. they always made fun of him
C. he envied their good skills D. he began to dislike rock climbing
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The writer never lost heart when he studied rock climbing.
B. It took several years for the writer to become a good climber.
C. The writer felt uncomfortable staying with those climbing experts.
D. The writer hated to learn from those better than him.
4.What the writer wants to tell us is that _____
A. the more you climb, the better you’ll be. B. mends always make you progress
C. the way of learning is important D. it’s not necessary to work hard
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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When I moved into an empty dormitory for the first time two years ago, I was certain of a few things. Firstly, I realized that I didn’t anybody at the school. Secondly, I knew that I wanted to work hard at my lessons and learn something useful. And thirdly, I wanted to have a good time with new classmates, without my parents around.
The first frightened me in the beginning. But that quickly disappeared. It was the other two goals ended up being my difficulties. I knew that it was hard to devote enough time to class and to social efforts. But I wanted to in both. I knew this would be a , but I didn’t realize how much until classes began.
I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. , instead of finishing my homework it was due, I went upstairs and had ice cream with my neighbor. I always finished it the next day between classes. I knew it wasn’t very good and the grade I showed my lack of effort.
I was that I needed to find some sort of balance. So I created a schedule that would my time up between going to class, doing homework, and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea, but I was only able to it for a few days. A schedule like that was too much pressure.
So I tried another . Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then, under the list of things I had to get done, I made a list of things I could do if I had time.
This is the method I have used since then. I’m glad that I’ve learned to things and it has prepare me for what is to come after graduation.
1.A. know B. recognize C. realize D. like
2.A. teacher B. day C. class D. realization
3.A. happiness B. excitement C. fear D. desire
4.A. which B. what C. that D. who
5.A. win B. succeed C. get D. wish
6.A. chance B. job C. challenge D. time
7.A. Often B. Seldom C. Unluckily D. Fortunately
8.A. because B. when C. after D. before
9.A. required B. took C. accepted D. received
10.A. asleep B. awake C. ashamed D. aware(意识到的)
11.A. fix B. divide C. put D. build
12.A. use B. keep C. follow D. make
13.A. plan B. energy C. pressure D. effort
14.A. do B. control C. balance D. hold
15.A. had B. helped C. let D. forced
九年级英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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People began to celebrate New Year’s Day thousands of years ago. Today, in most parts of the world, New Year’s Day falls on Jan 1. People celebrate this special day in many different ways.
In the US, as the clock nears midnight on Dec 31, people get together at Times Square, New York. There, they watch the famous New Year’s Eve Ball drop from the top of a pole. With 2,688 crystal triangles (水晶三角), the ball is the shiniest star of the night. Millions of voices count down the final seconds of the year as the ball drops.
While in the UK, people have a tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne (《友谊地久天长》) to welcome the New Year. The song is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788. Auld lang syne is Scottish for “good old times”. People sing it to show their appreciation for the old and new years.
Australians celebrate New Year’s Day with an amazing fireworks show on Sydney Harbor Bridge at midnight on Dec 31. There are two parts of the fireworks show. One starts at 9 pm. This 8-minute-show is mainly for children and families. The other is at midnight, which is the highlight of the night. The show usually lasts about an hour. People often hug and kiss each other on the cheek to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
1.Where do people usually gather on Dec 31 in the US?
A.On the Golden Gate Bridge.
B.In Times Square.
C.At Central Park.
D.In front of the White House.
2.According to the story, which of the following is TRUE about New Year’s Eve?
A.American people write and read poems.
B.Australians can enjoy a fireworks show at midnight.
C.British people sing Auld Lang Syne and dance until morning.
D.People around the world will hug and kiss each other to celebrate the New Year.
3.What does the story mainly talk about?
A.Why people around the world celebrate New Year’s Day.
B.Why New Year’s Day is the most important holiday around the world.
C.Different ways of celebrating New Year’s Day in different countries.
D.How different traditions can be in different countries.
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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＿＿＿＿＿ years ago, people first began to drink tea in China.
A.Thousand B.Thousands C. Thousand of D. Thousands of
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Chinese people have been using paper for over______ years.
A. thousands B. two thousand C. thousands of D. thousand
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Two thous
and years ago，beside the beautiful and rich Loulan Lake，there lay Loulan ancient city of the Silk Road．Businessmen from every country gathered here and there were lots of dancing parties 1.However，two thousand years later，this rich land suddenly disappeared from the map of China 2.
Loulan was first “discovered” by a Swedish man，Sven Hedin，in 1900．People from other countries all began to come here 3. He visited and studied this area and found many relics (遗迹)that were beautifully and carefully made．
It is recorded that the ancient city of Loulan was the capital of Loulan Kingdom during the Han and Jin Dynasties (朝代)，and covered an area of about 100,000m2． 4. Outside the city，there are some dried rivers and much farmland．In the past century，many coins，mirrors and other things from Greek and Roman have been dug out there． 5.
The Loulan Kingdom is now a lifeless area with endless “forests” of mounds (小丘）which aren’t easily seen in other parts of the world．So people from many countries have been interested in this place．
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通 顺、内容完整。
A．All these things show that business between East and West once took place there．
B．People in Loulan lived a rich life then．
C．Inside the city there are government offices and other old buildings．
D．Then it became an area covered with sand and dead trees．
E．Then a Chinese named Huang Wenbi came to Loulan．
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
and years ago，beside the beautiful and rich Loulan Lake，there lay Loulan ancient city of the Silk Road．Businessmen from every country gathered here and there were lots of dancing parties 1.