What is language for? Some people seem to thi...

What is language for? Some people seem to think it’s for practising grammar rules and learning long lists of words. That’s wrong! Language is for the exchange of ideas and information. It’s meaningless knowing all about a language if you can’t use it freely.

Many students I have met know hundreds of grammar rules, but they can’t speak correctly or fluently. They are afraid of making mistakes. One shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes when speaking a foreign language. Native speakers make mistakes and break rules, too. Bernard Shaw once wrote, “Foreigners often speak English too correctly.” But the mistakes that native speakers make are different from those that Chinese students make. They’re English mistakes in the English language. And if enough native speakers break a rule, it’s no longer a rule. What used to be wrong becomes right.

People not only make history, but also they make languages. But they can only make their own language. They can’t create another language. So Chinese students should pay attention to the grammar, but they shouldn't overdo it. They should put communication first.

1.What is language for?

A. For practising grammar rules. B. For learning lists of words.

C. For the exchange of ideas and information. D. All above.

2.Generally, when an American or an Englishman speaks English, he ________.

A. never makes mistakes B. hardly makes mistakes

C. can’t avoid making mistakes D. always makes mistakes

3.“Foreigners often speak English too correctly.” This sentence means that ________.

A. foreigners speak correct English

B. foreigners speak incorrect English

C. foreigners speak English just following the grammar rules

D. foreigners never make mistakes when they speak English

4.If too many native speakers break a rule, _______.

A. what they use will become right B. they are against the law

C. they should say sorry to others D. they will become heroes

5.What is best title for the passage?

A. Making languages B. Grammar and Vocabulary

C. Communication first D. Native speakers’ mistakes

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What is language for? Some people seem to think it’s for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words. That’s wrong. Language is for exchange of ideas, for communication.

The way to learn a language is to practice speaking it as often as possible. A great man once said it is necessary to practice as much as possible. And the more you use it in real situations, the more natural it will become.

Learning any language takes a lot of effort. But don’t give up. Relax! Be patient and enjoy yourself. Learning foreign languages should be fun. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Work harder and practice more. Your hard work will be rewarded by God one day. God is equal to everyone!

Use a dictionary and a grammar guide constantly(不断地). Keep a small English dictionary with you at all time. When you see a new word, look it up. It can help you. Think about the word—use it, in your hand, in a sentence.

Try to think in English whenever possible. When you see something, think of the English word, then think about the word in a sentence.

Practise tenses as many as possible. When you learn a new verb, learn its various forms.

Learn more about the culture behind the language. When you understand the cultural background, you can better use the language.

阅读以上信息，完成下面的句子，每空一词。

1.It’s not 　　　　 for some people to think language is for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words.

2.If you work harder and practice more, God will 　　　　　 you in some way.

3.A dictionary is a good 　　　　 when you don’t know how to use a new word.

4.When you learn a verb, pay attention to the different 　　　　 of it.

5.Besides the language, 　　　　 background learning is necessary.

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What’s language for？Some people seem to think it’s for practicing grammar rules（规则） and learning lists of words --the longer the lists, the better. That’s wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas and information. It’s meaningless if you can’t use it freely. Many students I have met know hundreds of grammar rules, but they can’t speak correctly or fluently(流利地). They are afraid of making mistakes. One shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes when speaking a foreign language. Native（本土的） speakers make mistakes and break rules, too. Bernard Saw once wrote, “Foreigners often speak English too correctly.” But the mistakes that native speakers make are different from those that Chinese students make. They’re English mistakes in the English language. And if enough native speakers break a rule, it is no longer a rule. What used to be wrong becomes right. So Chinese students should pay attention to grammar, but they shouldn’t overdo(做过头)it. They should put communication(交际)first.

1. Language is used to __________ .

A．express oneself

B．practise grammar rules.

C．talk with foreigners only

D．learn lists of words

2. If too many native speakers break a rule,________ .

A．what they use will become right.

B．they are against the law

C．they should say sorry to others.

D．they will become heroes

3. When we speak a foreign language, we should________ .

A．speak in Chinese way

B．speak by the rules

C．speak to native speakers

D．not be afraid of making mistakes

4.What should Chinese students put first?

A．Language         B．Communication     C．Rules             D．Grammar

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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Some people seem to have a secret for learning language. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language __1__than others. Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners, we may discover a few__2___ which make language learning easier for them.

First of All, __3__ language learners are independent(独立的) learners. __4__, Successful language learning is active learning. They look __5__every chance to __6__the language bravely. Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose(目的).

What kind of language learner __7__ you?

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Every 14 days, another language dies. There are many reasons for this. Some people think more common languages have more economic(经济的)power. Because of this, young people choose to learn a common language as they think it is more useful. Another reason is that some languages aren't written down. Guujaaw is a leader of the Haida Nation, whose people have lived on the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, for more than 10, 000 years. Their language is endangered. Traditionally, it wasn’t written down, and, as a result, some people are worried that it will die one day. Guujaaw replies to this, "We talk to each other, listen, visit, and believe in the spoken word. Expressing yourself without writing is natural." However, if Guujaaw's language and others like it are going to stay alive, writing may have to become part of their lives.

When a language dies, a lot of knowledge dies with it. To begin with, language is a huge part of the culture of the people who speak it. Language allows speakers to say certain things: words that describe a cultural idea may not translate exactly into another language. Furthermore, many endangered languages have rich spoken cultures, Stories, songs and histories are passed on from older people to younger generations(一代), Elizabeth Lindsey, an expert in languages, emphasizes(强调) this. “When an elder dies, a library is burned,” she says.

Also, language death affects our knowledge about nature. Local people often have a deep understanding of plants, animals, and the relationship between them. David Harrison, a researcher on endangered languages, reflects, “80% of plant and animal species(物种)have been undiscovered by science. But that doesn’t mean they're unknown to humans.”

Many languages are endangered. However, it s not too late. Children often grow up speaking two languages. "No one ..becomes richer by giving up… one language to learn another,” Harrison said. If children feel both languages are important, they will use both. So, it is necessary that children realize how useful their local language is.

1.How many reasons are mentioned for endangered languages in Paragraph 1?

A. 2　　 B. 3.　　 C. 4　　 D. 5.

2.In Paragraph 2, the writer mainly tells us_____.

A. how cultures are passed on　　 B. how cultures are discovered

C. why languages are written down　　 D. why languages are important to cultures

3.The underlined word "affects" in the passage means “_______”.

A. waits for　　 B. depends on

C. is different from　　 D. has an influence on

4.Which of the following is the writer's opinion?

A. People need to use common languages more often.

B. The spoken word is more important than the written word.

C. Children are the hope to stop the local language from dying.

D. Many animals and plants are in danger because of dying languages.

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Some people think that chicken soup is good for a cold. Others believe that it is unhealthy to eat meat. The question is, are they right?　

Here are some facts.

For centuries, people have believed that chicken soup helps to fight a cold. Now, doctors say it may be true. They think that chicken soup has something that stops a cold from getting worse. Heat from the soup can also make a person feel better.

Many people think that it is unhealthy to have meat. It is untrue that meat, especially red meat, has protein(蛋白质) that the body needs. A person who doesn’t eat meat can get enough protein and be healthy by eating tofu, eggs and some vegetables.

A study shows that tea is better than coffee. Tea has something that can protect your heart, fight cancer and make you less fat. Coffee does not do this.

Many people believe that bread and potatoes can easily make people fat. In fact, bread and potatoes do not have fat in them. But eating too much and no exercising can make people fat. Also, adding things like butter to them can raise the chance of becoming fat.

1.What should we do to fight a cold？

______________________________

2.What does red meat have?

______________________________

3.How can a person who doesn’t eat meat keep healthy？

______________________________

4.Which one is better in fighting cancer according to the passage, tea or coffee?

______________________________

5.Do bread and potatoes have fat in them?

______________________________

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Some people think that chicken soup is good for a cold. Others believe that it is unhealthy not to eat meat. The question is, are they right?

Here are some facts.

For centuries, people have believed that chicken soup helps to fight a cold. Now, doctors say it may be true. They think that chicken soup has something that stops a cold from getting worse. Heat from the soup can also make a person feel better.

Many people think that it is unhealthy not to have meat. 1t is true that meat, especially red meat, has protein(蛋白质)that the body needs. A person who doesn’t eat meat can get enough protein and be healthy by eating tofu, eggs, and some vegetables.

A study showed that tea is better than coffee. Tea has something that can protect your heart, fight cancer, and make you less fat. Coffee does not do this.

Many people believe that bread and potatoes can easily make people fat. In fact, bread and potatoes do not have fat in them. But eating too much and not exercising can make people fat.

Also, adding things like butter to them can raise the chance of becoming fat.

根据短文内容，判断下列句子的正误。正确的填“T” 错误的填“F”，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(共5小题；

1.It is helpful to eat some chicken soup to fight a cold.

2.To get enough protein and be healthy, people must eat meat.

3.Protein can be found in tofu, eggs and some vegetables.

4.Tea is better than coffee in fighting cancer.

5.People who like bread and potatoes become fat easily.

九年级英语阅读判断困难题查看答案及解析

Some people think that chicken soup is good for a cold. Others believe that it is unhealthy not to eat meat. The question is, are they right?

Here are some facts.

For centuries, people have believed that chicken soup helps to fight a cold. Now, doctors say it may be true. They think that chicken soup has something that stops a cold from getting worse. Heat from the soup can also make a person feel better.

Many people think that it is unhealthy not to have meat. 1t is true that meat, especially red meat, has protein(蛋白质)that the body needs. A person who doesn’t eat meat can get enough protein and be healthy by eating tofu, eggs, and some vegetables.

A study showed that tea is better than coffee. Tea has something that can protect your heart, fight cancer, and make you less fat. Coffee does not do this.

Many people believe that bread and potatoes can easily make people fat. In fact, bread and potatoes do not have fat in them. But eating too much and not exercising can make people fat. Also, adding things like butter to them can raise the chance of becoming fat.

根据短文内容，判断下列句子的正误。正确的填“T” 错误的填“F”，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)

1.It is helpful to eat some chicken soup to fight a cold.

2.To get enough protein and be healthy, people must eat meat.

3.Protein can be found in tofu, eggs and some vegetables.

4.Tea is better than coffee in fighting cancer.

5.People who like bread and potatoes become fat easily.

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It is not very easy for some people to organize a dinner party.There are so many things to think about.I will give you some advice you can take when organizing a dinner party.

First you should decide the date of the party and who you are going to invite.Then send the invitations two or three weeks earlier.So your friends will have time to plan their activities.The best way of inviting them is calling.It is easy and quick.

The second thing is to decide the menu.Make a list(清单)of the food and drink.Please remember to ask your friends about their likes and dislikes.Some of them may be vegetarians(素食主义者)．

Then don't forget to clean your room.You should do the clean­up at least a week before.The kitchen and bathroom(洗手间) are two most important places.You can also buy some flowers and put them on the desk.Your house will look beautiful with them.

If_you_do_so，your_friends_will_have_a_great_time_at_your_party!

46小题为任务一：判断句子正(T)误(F)。47小题为任务二：完成句子。48和49小题为任务三：根据短文内容回答问题。50小题为任务四：将文中画线句子译成汉语。

1.Send the invitations first，and then decide the time of the party.（____）

2.________is an easy and quick way to invite your friends.

3.What do you need to ask your friends about?

________________________________________________________________

4.When should you clean your room?

________________________________________________________________

5._____________________________________________________________

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Deciding what to wear in the morning is a challenge for some people.We often worry about what others will think of us because of our clothes. But researchers are beginning to think that our clothing has an equally powerful effect on how we see ourselves.

Scientists Adam Galinsky and Hajo Adams report that there is science behind our style. In their research，Galinsky and Adams had some participants(参与者)wear white lab coats similar to the ones scientists or doctors wear. Other participants wore their normal clothes. The participants took a test that surveyed their ability to pay attention. In the experiment，participants saw cards with different-colored words on them. They had to say the color of the word they saw，not the word itself. The people wearing the white lab coats said the correct color of the word more often.

Galinsky and Adams think that the white coats made the participants feel more confident and careful. The researchers also believe that other kinds of "symbolic" clothes can influence the behavior of the people wearing them. A police officer's uniform or a judge's robe，for example，increases the wearer's feelings of power or confidence. And in workplaces that have a dress code，"symbolic" clothes may also affect how well employees do their jobs.

Fashion blogger Jessica Quirk believes that our clothes greatly affect how we feel about ourselves. According to Quirk，"There is joy and luck and confidence in what we wear. " On her blog called "What I wore，" Quirk posts a photo of what she's wearing every day.　 She says that people should pay more attention to what they wear. For example，we should choose a look that makes us feel more creative and happy. One way to do this at work is to "dress up for the exciting job we want，" she says，"not the boring job we have. " Another way is to wear special clothes that mean something to us. For example，Quirk wears one special pair of shoes to all her important meetings.　 They are her "lucky" shoes.

As Quirk points out-and as researchers have discovered-our clothes are "like our second skin. " The clothes we wear can affect our behavior. They can also tell the world something about us，without us having to say a word.

1.What do you think Paragraph 2 is mostly about?

A. Descrbing an experiment.　　 B. The opinions of a blogger.

C. A record of two scientists.　　 D. Advice from two scientists.

2.What happened in Galinsky and Adams' experiment?　 Put the steps into the correct order.

a. participants looked at the words each written in a different color.

b. the researchers counted the correct items.

c. the participants said the colors，not the words.

d. the researchers gave some participants white coats to wear.

A. d，c，a，b　　 B. d，a，c，b　　 C. b，a，c，d　　 D. b，c，a，d

3.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The clothes we wear can affect how we feel.

B. The clothes we wear should be symbolic.

C. The clothes we wear make us feel more powerful.

D. The clothes we wear can affect what others think of us.

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