When I was a boy of twelve, I lived in South ...

When I was a boy of twelve, I lived in South Carolina with my family. Every morning many _________________ would come and rest in the tree and sing. There isn't any sound that can be ___________ than the song of the birds. I decided to ____________ a young bird and keep it in a cage so that I could have my own musician. I finally caught one and put it in a cage. The bird was __________________ and cried loudly, but finally it became quiet in its new home. I felt happy and ___________ my little musician carefully, giving it food and water.

The next day, the bird's mother flew to the cage with food in her mouth. The baby bird ____________ up everything she brought. But the following morning, I found it lying on the bottom of the cage, dead. I was very ___________ ! What had happened?

Arthur Wayne, a famous scientist, happened to hear me crying over the death of my bird. He told me the ____________ . "A mother bird, finding her young child in a cage, will sometimes bring it poisonous food. She thinks it's better for her young to ___________ than to live in a cage."

Since than, I never catch any birds or put them in a cage. All the birds have the right to _____________ in the sky.

1.A. neighbours　　 B. people　　 C. birds　　 D. children

2.A. louder　　 B. noisier　　 C. more terrible　　 D. more beautiful

3.A. buy　　 B. catch　　 C. kill　　 D. draw

4.A. lucky　　 B. silent　　 C. frightened　　 D. strong

5.A. cared for　　 B. looked at　　 C. listened to　　 D. played with

6.A. washed　　 B. cleaned　　 C. used　　 D. ate

7.A. excited　　 B. useless　　 C. shocked　　 D. boring

8.A. story　　 B. truth　　 C. way　　 D. experience

9.A. die　　 B. play　　 C. sing　　 D. stay

10.A. jump　　 B. fly　　 C. dance　　 D. eat

九年级英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I used to travel by air a great deal of when I was a boy. My parents used to live in South America and I used to fly there from Europe in the holidays. An airhostess would take charge of me and I never had an unpleasant experience. I am used to traveling (习惯于某事)by air and only on one occasion have I ever felt frightened. After taking off, we were flying low over the city and slowly gaining height（逐步升高）, when the plane suddenly turned round and flew back to the airport. While we were waiting to land, an air-hostess told us to keep calm and to get off the plane quietly as soon as it had touched down. Everybody on board was worried and we were curious to find out what had happened. Later we learned that there was a very important person on board. The police had been told （被告诉，得知）that a bomb had been planted on the plane. After we had landed, the plane was searched thoroughly（被彻底搜查）. Fortunately, nothing was found and five hours later we were able to take off again.

1.The writer used to fly much when he was a boy.

2.The writer’s parents used to live in South Africa.

3.While they were waiting to land, an air-hostess told them not to be calm.

4.Nothing was found and nine hours later they could take off again.

5.There was really a bomb on the plane.

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Chris Rock was born in the state of South Carolina in the United States. When he was a child, his family moved, and he grew up in a poor area in Brooklyn, New York.

As a teenager, Rock left high school and started telling jokes in comedy clubs in New York City, Even at age 18, Chris Rock was very funny. He told jokes about his family (his parents were very strict) , and about growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980s. Many of his jokes were also about high school, which Rock says was terrible.

Famous comedians (喜剧演员）went to see Rock’s performances. One comedian (Eddie Murphy) helped him get work on television and in the movies. Chris Rock still acts in movies, but he does not want to be a serious actor. For him, comedy is more important. It makes people laugh, but it can also make people think.

Today,Chris Rock still does live comedy shows around the world. He also created a TV show called “Everybody Hates Chris.” It is about his teenage years growing up and going to school in Brooklyn. In 2006, it was considered as one of the best comedy shows on American television.

1.Where did he start telling jokes? (less than ten words)

2.Why does Chris Rock think comedy is very important? (less than ten words)

3.What kind of actors do you think Chris Rock is? (less than twenty words)

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When I was a young boy of six, I lived with my grandparents in the country and my grandfather had a bicycle. Because of my grandfather's worry about my possible hurt by riding the bicycle, I wasn't____to ride it. However, the big bicycle interested me greatly.

One day, I got on it and rode away. Back then, I was_____enough —I didn't know what fear was—and loved to try new things.

Slowly I rode the bicycle along a road up the small hill behind our village. When I got to the top, I stopped. And then I decided to ride down the hill. In my opinion, it would be very exciting riding down the hill. Back then I had no idea of____and all I knew was the accident I would have.

I turned around. As I was going down the hill, the pedals(脚踏板）were ____faster and faster and I could no longer keep up with the round moving of them. I was beaten each time the pedals passed my feet. Soon I was getting near the end of my ride and I knew I must ____ the bike. I thought first I must stop the pedals from turning. But how? I made a failed try to stop the pedals by putting my leg straight. When the end was coming nearer, I ____ stopped the pedals and was thrown away from the bicycle. What a terrible way to stop! I did stop the bicycle. However, I paid the cost—I had to be in the hospital for a month. Then was told that bicycles had brakes(刹车）.

Now I still ______ the excitement the riding brought me. Thanks to this experience, I learned the ____ of "easy bravery". That is a lesson that can never be replaced(取代)by those got from other people.

1.A.followed B.invited C.noticed D.allowed

2.A.brave B.clever C.strong D.busy

3.A.duty B.reason C.skill D.hope

4.A.jumping B.shaking C.driving D.turning

5.A.repair B.stop C.examine D.change

6.A.naturally B.carefully C.finally D.properly

7.A.imagine B.remember C.research D.expect

8.A.cost B.secret C.attitude D.benefit

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I used to travel by air a great deal when I was a boy. My parents used to live in South America and I used to fly there from Europe during holidays. An airhostess would look after me and I never had an unpleasant experience. I like traveling by air and only once I have ever felt frightened. After taking off , we were flying low over the city and slowly gaining height(逐步升高）when the plane suddenly turned round and flew back to the airport. While we were waiting to land, the airhostess told us to keep calm and to get off the plane quickly as soon as it had touched down. Everybody on board was worried and we wanted to find out what had happened. Later we learned that there was a very important person on board, and the police were told that a bomb(炸弹）was on the plane. After we had landed,the plane was searched thoroughly(被彻底搜查）. Fortunately, nothing was found and five hours later we were able to take off again.

1.When did the writer visit his parents?

A.On weekends.

B.During holidays.

C.When he missed them.

D.When his parents invited him.

2.How did the writer like most of his plane trips?

A.Unpleasant.　　　　 B.Happy.　　　　 C.Frightened.　　　　 D.Worried.

3.What did the airhostess ask the passengers to do when the plane was landing?

A.To sit calmly after the plane landed.

B.To sit quietly when the plane landed.

C.To get off quickly after the plane landed.

D.To sit quietly after the plane landed.

4.Why did the plane land soon after it took off?

A.Because an important person wanted to take the plane.

B.Because something was wrong with the plane.

C.Because the police wanted to put some things on the plane.

D.Because the police were told a bomb was on the plane.

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The plane stayed at the airport for five hours before taking off again.

B.The writer’s parents lived in Europe when he was young.

C.The police found only one bomb on the plane.

D.The writer had several such experiences.

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I used to travel by air a great deal when I was a boy. My parents used to live in South America and I used to fly there from Europe during holidays. An airhostess would look after me and I never had an unpleasant experience. I like traveling by air and once I have ever felt frightened. After taking off, we were flying low over the city and slowly gaining height(逐步升高)when the plane suddenly turned round and flew back to the airport. While we were waiting to land, the airhostess told us to keep calm and to get off the plane quickly as soon as it had touched down. Everybody on board was worried and we wanted to find out what had happened. Later we learned that there was a very important person on board, and the police were told that a bomb(炸弹) was on the plane. After we had landed, the plane was searched thoroughly(被彻底搜查). Fortunately, nothing was found and five hours later we were able to take off again.

1.When did the writer visit his parents?

A. On weekends.　　　　　　　　　　　 B. During holidays.

C. When he missed them.　　　　　　 D. When his parents invited him.

2. How did the writer like most of his plane trips?

A. Unpleasant.　　　 B. Happy.　　 C. Frightened　　　　 D. Worried.

3.What did the airhostess ask the passengers to do when the plane was landing?

A. To sit calmly after the plane landed.

B. To sit quietly when the plane landed.

C. To get off quickly after the plane landed.

D. To sit quietly after the plane landed.

4.Why did the plane land soon after it take off?

A. Because an important person wanted to take the plane..

B. Because something was wrong with the plane.

C. Because the police wanted to put some things on the plane.

D. Because the police were told a bomb was on the plane.

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The plane stayed at the airport for five hours before taking off again.

B. The writer’s parents lived in Europe when he was young.

C. The police found only one bomb on the plane.

D. The writer had several such experiences.

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I used to travel by air a great deal when I was a boy. My parents used to live in South America and I used to fly there from Europe in the holidays. An airhostess would take charge of me and I never had an unpleasant experience. I am used to traveling by air and only on one occasion have I ever felt frightened. After taking off, we were flying low over the city and slowly gaining height, when the plane suddenly turned round and flew back to the airport. While we were waiting to land, an airhostess told us to keep calm and to get off the plane quietly as soon as it had touched down. Everybody on board was worried and we were curious to find out what had happened. Later we learned that there was a very important person on board. The police had been told that a bomb had been planted on the plane. After we had landed, the plane was searched thoroughly(被彻底搜查). Fortunately, nothing was found and five hours later we were able to take off again.

根据短文内容判断正（T）误（F）

(      ) 1. The writer used to fly much when he was a boy.

(      ) 2. The writer’s parents used to live in South Africa.

(      ) 3. While they were waiting to land, an airhostess told them to be calm.

(      ) 4. Nine hours later they could take off again.

(      ) 5. There was really a bomb on the plane.

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Karen lived with her parents in the Karoo Basin of South Africa. The Karoo was famous for plant and animal fossils(化石). Karen’s father was a paleontologist(古生物学家), and Karen enjoyed looking at the dinosaur bones in his office. She hoped to discover her own dinosaur someday.

Every summer, Karen’s father invited paleontologists from around the world to the Karoo. As they hiked through the dry land, he would show them fossil samples(样本) within the layers of sedimentary rock(沉积岩) and ash.

This summer, Karen asked her father if she could go along on the hike. He agreed, but he asked her to stay close by. As they drove to the trail(小径) , Karen’s heart beat quickly with excitement. There were so many places to visit.

The hike was interesting, but Karen was too curious to stay on the trail. Without asking, she ran down into a nearby ravine(峡谷) and looked among the rocks. Then, she heard her father’s voice calling to her. She ran up the side of ravine. Suddenly, she spotted something white and shiny.“Dad!”she shouted excitedly.

Karen’s father stood at the top of the ravine with the other people. They looked worried until Karen pointed to the shiny object. All the paleontologists examined it. They nodded to each other in surprise. It was the skull(骨头) of a dinosaur nobody knew about! The paleontologists took pictures and shook Karen’s hands. Her father smiled, “Karen,” he said. “You are now the youngest paleontologist in the Karoo!”

1.Paleontologists around the world like to visit the Karoo because______.

A.Karoo is famous for its wild life

B.Karoo is rich in plant and animal fossils

C.Paleontologists like the beautiful scenes here

D.Paleontologists need a quiet place to do research

2.What does Karen’s hobby?______.

A.Observing the dinosaur bones B.Going hiking on the mountain trails

C.Collecting shiny objects D.Making discoveries in the dry land

3.The underlined word “spotted”in the fourth paragraph means______.

A.threw B.picked up C.noticed D.covered

4.Which adj. can’t be used to describe the paleontologists’ feelings after they examined the shiny object ?______.

A.Worried B.Happy C.Excited D.Surprised

5.Where was the skull of a dinosaur nobody knew about?______.

A.At the top of the ravine.

B.Inside the layers of sedimentary rock.

C.By the side of the ravine

D.In the dry land of the desert.

6.The best title for the passage is_______.

A.The Discovery of New Dinosaur

B.A Girl of the Karoo Basin

C.An Exciting Mountain Trip

D.A Young “Paleontologist”

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Karen lived with her parents in the Karoo Basin of South Africa. The Karoo was famous for plant and animal fossils(化石). Karen’s father was a paleontologist(古生物学家), and Karen enjoyed looking at the dinosaur bones in his office. She hoped to discover her own dinosaur someday.

Every summer, Karen’s father invited paleontologists from around the world to the Karoo. As they hiked through the dry land, he would show them fossil samples(样本) within the layers of sedimentary rock(沉积岩) and ash.

This summer, Karen asked her father if she could go along on the hike. He agreed, but he asked her to stay close by. As they drove to the trail(小径) , Karen’s heart beat quickly with excitement. There were so many places to visit.

The hike was interesting, but Karen was too curious to stay on the trail. Without asking, she ran down into a nearby ravine(峡谷) and looked among the rocks. Then, she heard her father’s voice calling to her. She ran up the side of ravine. Suddenly, she spotted something white and shiny.“Dad!”she shouted excitedly.

Karen’s father stood at the top of the ravine with the other people. They looked worried until Karen pointed to the shiny object. All the paleontologists examined it. They nodded to each other in surprise. It was the skull(骨头) of a dinosaur nobody knew about! The paleontologists took pictures and shook Karen’s hands. Her father smiled, “Karen,” he said. “You are now the youngest paleontologist in the Karoo!”

1.Paleontologists around the world like to visit the Karoo because______.

A. Karoo is famous for its wild life

B. Karoo is rich in plant and animal fossils

C. Paleontologists like the beautiful scenes here

D. Paleontologists need a quiet place to do research

2.What does Karen’s hobby?______.

A. Observing the dinosaur bones　　 B. Going hiking on the mountain trails

C. Collecting shiny objects　　 D. Making discoveries in the dry land

3.The underlined word “spotted”in the fourth paragraph means______.

A. threw　　 B. picked up　　 C. noticed　　 D. covered

4.Which adj. can’t be used to describe the paleontologists’ feelings after they examined the shiny object ?______.

A. Worried　　 B. Happy　　 C. Excited　　 D. Surprised

5.Where was the skull of a dinosaur nobody knew about?______.

A. At the top of the ravine.

B. Inside the layers of sedimentary rock.

C. By the side of the ravine

D. In the dry land of the desert.

6.The best title for the passage is_______.

A. The Discovery of New Dinosaur

B. A Girl of the Karoo Basin

C. An Exciting Mountain Trip

D. A Young “Paleontologist”

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When I was a twelve-year-old newspaper boy, an old lady who was my customer lived near my house. I have even forgotten her name. On a winter afternoon, I was playing with my friend near the old lady's backyard. I found a perfectly smooth rock and threw it out, but the stone hit a small window of her house. Suddenly, I saw the old lady standing behind the window. We knew we were in trouble, and ran away quickly. We were scared about that we would be caught and didn't worry about the old lady with the broken window in winter.

The next morning, she was still greeting me with a smile when I gave her the newspaper. I made up my mind to save my money to correct my mistake. After four weeks, I had ten dollars. I put the money in an envelope (信封)with a note explaining everything and hoped that the ten dollars would cover the cost for repairing the window.

I waited until it was dark, and put the envelope in her door. The next day, I handed the old lady her newspaper and she thanked me for it as usual and gave me a bag of cookies. After eating several cookies, I found an envelope and pulled it out. When 1 opened it, I was surprised. Inside were the ten dollars and a short note that said, "I'm proud of you." I smiled in relief. However, I shall never forget the lesson she taught me: It is a virtue (美德)to excuse a mistake.

1.The writer was scared because he___________________.

A.hit the old lady B.forgot the old lady's name

C.broke the old lady's window D.lost the old lady's newspaper

2.The old lady ____________ at last.

A.got some cookies B.gave back the money

C.corrected her mistake D.taught herself a lesson

3.What did the writer learn from the old lady?

A.To pay for his own faults. B.To help people in trouble.

C.To make money in a right way. D.To excuse other's mistake.

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