The coldest months of winter have arrived. Bu...

The coldest months of winter have arrived. But Woodchurch High School in the UK has had a winter coat rule. It has banned (禁止)students from wearing expensive coats after Christmas.

This is to stop “poverty-shaming(贫困羞辱)” among its students. Coat brands like Canada Goose and Moncler sell for £1,000(8, 674yuan), a cost that only the richest families are able to afford. Poor students feel left out when they see others wear these coats.

“These coats cause a lot of unfairness,” head teacher Rebekah Phillips told CNN. “They stigmatize(使……感到羞愧) students and parents who are less rich.”

Most parents are happy with the rule, saying that school shouldn't be a place where students’ economic(经济上的) background distracts(使分心) them from learning. Small changes like this have led low-income(低收入的) students to become busier in school.

But some people don't agree with it. They ask why children shouldn't be allowed to wear clothes that keep them warm in winter. “Each child should be allowed to choose what he or she wants to wear,” Jillian Roberts, a teacher at the University of Victoria in Canada said.

But Woodchurch isn’t the first school to take such steps. In May, a UK primary school didn’t allow to bring expensive pencil cases. The US state of New Mexico even passed a law saying that it is against the law to separate or humiliate (羞辱)a child who can't pay for his or her lunch at school.

1.What has Woodchurch High School stopped the students doing?

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2.How do poor students feel when they see others wear expensive coats?

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3.Are all parents happy with the rule in Woodchurch High School?

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4.Which school didn’t allow their students to bring expensive pencil cases according to the passage?

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5.What is the passage mainly about?

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The winter of 2007-2008 was one of the coldest on record in China, with many areas in Central and South East China receiving snow from 10 January to 6 February. Many places suffered the worst snowstorms in more than fifty years.

The snowstorms caused many problems because they (A) took place during the Spring Festival, when many people like to travel. The snow damaged the railway line between Beijing and Guangzhou. More than six million people were stranded（滞留）. In Guangzhou alone, (B)50多万旅客陷入困境长达数日，and were not able to go home. There were so many people that the hotel were (C) 　　　　　 and some people had to (D) remain at railway stations. Many people were also stranded at bus stations, airports and on roads.

The snow was so heavy that more than 220,000 homes were destroyed and 860,000 were damaged. The snow broke power lines and the cold broke water lines, so even those with a place to stay had no heat or water.

The snowstorms also caused many economic problems. The cold weather and snow destroyed vegetables and fruit that were growing in fields kept many factories closed and hurt thousands of businesses. (E) All of these led to a rapid increase in the price of food and other goods.

However, the worst part of the storms was number of people it hurt. It is thought that more than 100 people died in the storms (F) 　　　　 from the cold or from their houses falling on them. In addition, more than 200,000 people were treated in hospital because they got hurt or became ill during the storms.

1.写出画线部分（A）和（D）的同义词或近义词：__________；__________

2.将画线部分（B）翻译成英语：___________

3.在（C）和（F）的空白处分别填入一个适当的单词：____________；____________

4.将画线部分（E）改写为：

____________ ___________ all of these, the price of food and other goods increased rapidly.

5.从文中找出能表达文章主旨大意的短语：______________________

九年级英语多任务混合问题中等难度题查看答案及解析

________ is the coldest season in the north of China.

A. Winter　　 B. Summer　　 C. Spring　　　　 D. Autumn

九年级英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

It was the coldest winter, and many animals died __________ the cold.

A. thanks to          B. because of         C. instead of         D. even though

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阅读下面的短文，并根据短文内容回答所提问题。

Antarctica(南极洲）is the coldest place on the earth, but every year thousands of tourists go there. Why do they go? There are no famous buildings, no hotels and no restaurants. There are some beaches, but nobody wants to go swimming. Why do people want to take a vacation in Antarctica?

Most people go to see the birds, the animals and the amazing scenery. There are seals(海豹）lying on the ice. There are whales swimming in the ocean. You can also watch penguins jumping into water from icebergs(冰山). It’s one of the last untouched places on the planet.

It’s possible to visit Antarctica by plane, but most people go there by ship. That’s because the ships are comfortable places to stay, and the journey (by sea) is part of the vacation. All tourists visit Antarctica in the summer. In the winter it’s too cold for visitors, but in the summer—from November to March—it’s warmer than many people think. In some parts of Antarctica in January, it’s about 0℃. So it can be warmer there than it is in Beijing in January. When you visit there, you don’t need to bring a lot of special clothes. Instead, you need to bring sunglasses. The sunshine on the snow and ice is very bright.

Tourists are not the only people who go to Antarctica. In the summer months there are about 4,000 scientists and other people living and working there, and a few of them stay for the long, drink winters. Tourists can visit some of these people and learn about their work in this amazing place.

1.Why do most tourists visit Antarctica?

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2.How can people go to Antarctica?

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3.When is the best time for people to visit Antarctica?

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4.It’s warm in Antarctica in July, isn’t it?

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5.Who also go to Antarctica besides the tourists?

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九年级英语回答问题中等难度题查看答案及解析

Winter is　　　　 season, and winter vacation is　　　　 than summer vacation.

A. colder; the shortest　　 B. the coldest; short　　 C. the coldest; shorter;　　 D. cold; shorter

九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!

Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK, but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡). This is “normal coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while takeaway coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in non­touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.

Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry(油酥糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in. These cafes sell a series of mouth­watering pastries—either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella—as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.

Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy, it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.

1.Which of the following do Italians like better?

A.Takeaway coffees.

B.Huge coffees.

C.Creamy coffees.

D.Tiny, bitter coffees.

2.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Italians. B.Britons.

C.Coffees. D.Cafes.

3.What does the writer usually do when in Italy?

A.Sell tiny coffees to Italians.

B.Travel in touristy areas.

C.Enjoy a coffee with a pastry.

D.Break the bank regularly.

4.Why can the writer often go out for coffee without breaking the bank in Italy?

A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture.

B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.

C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious.

D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!

Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny,　 bitter espresso（蒸馏咖啡）. This is "normal coffee" for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while take-away coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy especially in non-touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.

Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry（油酥糕点）. I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in these cafes sell a series of mouth-watering pastries-either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella-as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.

Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.

1.Which of the following do Italians like better?

A.Takeaway coffees. B.Huge coffees.

C.Creamy coffees. D.Tiny, bitter coffees

2.What does the word "they" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Italians. B.Britons. C.Coffees. D.Cafes.

3.Why can the writer often go out for coffee in Italy?

A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture. B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.

C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious. D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

For this little boy,it was the coldest winter.In that winter,his father lost a leg in an accident. He couldn’t go out to work again.From then on,his father became another person. He often lost his temper and beat him.

One night, the boy was walking slowly lonely on the street. He passed a lovely small shop, He looked at some nice packages(包) of coffee quietly for a long time. An idea came into his mind .He knew his father loved coffee and he knew stealing was no good.But all he could think of was his father’s smile.He soon put a package of coffee into his jacket and ran back home.He gave the coffee to his father,who gave a smile that the boy had missed for so long.But,unfortunately,before his father could taste the coffee,the shopkeeper broke in and caught the boy. His father beat him again.

Years later, he became a successful businessman. One day, his mother called and said his father wanted to see him. Busy working, he refused. Weeks later, he heard the sad news that his father had passed away. When he went through the relics（衣物） ,he found an old box.Inside the box was the coffee that he had stolen from the shop.On the cover was his father’s handwriting:“The gift from my son.”There was also a letter:“Dear son,I’m a failure as a father.　 But I also have a dream—to own a coffee shop, where I can make cups of coffee for you. I’m sorry I didn’t make it.”

Sadness suddenly occupied him. He regretted not meeting his father for the last time, and decided to complete his father’s dream. After quitting his own job, he started a coffee business.

The coffee business is now a huge success. And the little boy is Howard Schultz—the owner of the multinational corporation Starbucks.

1.Why did the boy’s father become a different person？

A.Because the boy didn’t study very hard.

B.Because he lost a leg and couldn’t support the family.

C.Because he lost an arm in an accident.

D.Because it was the coldest winter.

2.From the second passage, we could infer that________________.

A.the boy wanted to taste the delicious coffee

B.the boy liked stealing things

C.the boy wanted to make his father happy

D.the boy’s mother liked drinking coffee

3.What did the boy regret most?

A.Not meeting his father for the last time.

B.Stealing coffee in a coffee shop.

C.not completing his father’s dream.

D.Getting troubling for his family.

4.What does the underlined part “pass away” mean?

A.出国　　　 B.通过　　　 C.外出　　　 D.去世

5.The writer wants to tell us _____________.

A.Howard Schultz started a coffee business to complete his father’s dream

B.the father was kind to the boy and never beat him

C.the little boy is Howard Schultz—the owner of KFC

D.the boy’s mother loved his coffee so much that she kept it in an old box

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

May Day is the day when we celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring. It’s a time of new life, with new leaves on the trees and wildflowers growing in the woods and fields. On that day, children in Britain and other parts of Europe often make May baskets and hang them on a neighbor’s door as a gift of love and friendship.

Here are the steps of making this kind of basket.

Step 1　 Food paper into a cone(圆锥形) and stick it to keep the shape.

Step 2　 Cut top of the cone with scissors.

Step 3　 Make two holes on opposite sides of the cone. Leave 5cm form the top.

Step 4　 Pass ribbon(彩带) through holes and tie it to create a basket handle.

Step 5　 Fill your basket with different kinds of flowers.

根据以上制作步骤重新排列A、B、C、D四副图片的顺序，并将其编号填入小题中。

Why do children in Europe make May baskets? Because they want to ____.

九年级英语阅读理解极难题查看答案及解析