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Three soldiers were on their way home from the war. They arrived at a small village， they were very tired and ____， but they had no food or money. The only thing they did have was a cooking pot(锅).

The soldiers built a small cooking fire， placed their pot on it， and poured in some water. When a few villagers asked what they were doing， one of the soldiers answered that he was making stone soup. A few more villagers walking by stopped to　 ____ what was going on when they heard about it.

“Any soup needs salt and pepper，” the first soldier said， so some children ran to fetch salt and pepper. “Stones can be used to prepare good soup， but tomatoes would ____ it so much better，” the second soldier added. One woman said， “Why， I think I have a tomato or two!” She ran to get the tomatoes.

“Some cabbage would be a proper choice for a good stone soup!” said the third soldier. Another woman said， “I think I can probably find some cabbage，” and off she ran.

“If only we had a bit of beef and some potatoes， this soup would be fit for a rich man's ____.” The villagers thought it over， then ran to fetch what they had in their homes. A rich man's soup， and all from a few stones! It seemed like　 ____!

The soldiers said， “If only we had a little milk， this soup would be fit for a king!” And so other villagers tried to get some milk.

“The soup is ready，” said the cooks， “and all will ____ it， but first we need to set the tables.” Some of the villagers said， “Such a great soup would be better ____ some bread and cakes，” so they brought the　 ____ two things and the meal was　 ____ by all. Never had there been such a ____ meal. Never had the villagers had such delicious soup， and all made from stones! They ate and drank and danced well into the night.

In the morning， the villagers gathered to say goodbye. “Many thanks to you，” they said， “for we shall never go hungry now that we have learned how to make soup from stones.”

1.A. hungry　　　　　　 B. bored　　　　　　 　 C. sleepy　　

2.A. see　　　　　　　　 B. tell　　　　　　 　 C .imagine　　

3.A. cook　　　　　　　 B. do　　　　　　 　 C. make

4.A. health　　　　　　 B. money　　　　　 C. table

5.A. art　　　　　　　　 B. magic　　　　　 C. interest　

6.A. want　　　　　　 B. buy　　　　　　　 C. taste

7.A. over　　　　　　 B. besides　　　　　　 C. with　

8.A. first　　　　　　 　 B. last　　　　　　　　 C. other　　

9.A. enjoyed　　　　 B. given　　　　　　　 C. needed　

10.A. cheap　　　　　　 B. proper　　　　　　 C. special　　

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Two farmers were on their way home one evening after a hard day's work. Both were tired. They happened to look up at the sky and saw a black cloud overhead.

"Ah!" said one farmer, "tomorrow we shall have rain and the rice will grow well." The second answered, "Nonsense (胡说), the rain will only kill the crops (庄稼)."

So they began to quarrel (争吵). Just then a third farmer came along and asked them why they were quarreling. Both farmers explained about the black cloud.

"What cloud?" asked the third farmer. They all looked at the sky. The cloud was no longer there.

Choose the right answer

1.The two farmers were _____.

2.The two farmers _____ on that day.

3.When there are black block clouds in the sky, _____.

4.The two farmers fought in words because _____.

5.The third farmer came with and said to the other two. He _____.

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There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.

I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.

It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.

From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.

The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.

I looked forward to the return journey.

1.The writer expected the train trip to be________.

A. dangerous　　 B. pleasant　　 C. exciting　　 D. boring

2.What impressed the writer most during his train trip?

A. The friendly country people.

B. The mountains along the way.

C. The crowds of people in the streets.

D. The straight rows of rubber trees.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The people on the train were the villagers’ favorite relatives.

B. The writer spent the whole journey reading magazines.

C. The writer thought he enjoyed the train journey at last.

D. The writer’s uncle gave him a warm hug with a huge smile.

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Pleasure of living in the country

B. Reading gives people delight

C. Comfort in traveling by train

D. Smiles brighten people up

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There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved*.

I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not enjoy the long train journey and had brought along many magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sat down and started to read magazines.

It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just a city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond* the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive, I decided to wave back.

From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.

The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. When my uncle arrived, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.

I looked forward to the return journey.

1.The writer expected the train trip to be ______.

A. dangerous              B. pleasant             C. exciting             D. boring

2. What impressed the writer most during her train trip?

A. The friendly country people

B. The mountains along the way.

C. The crowds of people in the streets.

D. The straight rows of rubber trees.

3.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?.

A. The people on the train were the villagers’ favorite relatives.

B. The writer spent the whole journey reading magazines.

C. The writer thought he enjoyed the train journey at last.

D. The writer’s uncle gave him a warm hug with a huge smile.

4. What's the best title of the passage?

A. Pleasure of Living in the Country.     B. Reading Gives People Happiness.

C. Comfort in Traveling by train.       D. Smiles Brighten People Up.

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Guide dogs were first trained after World War I when many soldiers returned home sightless. The German government started the movement. Today there are also guide-dog training centres in_____________ other countries. Thousands of___________ people can now travel almost as well as if they were sighted.

The training of the dogs is very long and necessarily of a very high___________ since any mistake by the dog could endanger its owner’s life. At first, when puppies were brought up in kennels（养狗场）, many___________tests as guide dogs because they were not used to everyday life outside. So now the puppies are looked_____________ by　　 volunteer “puppy walkers” from about eight weeks old to seven or eight months. These are ordinary people who give the puppy experience in a typical home___________ the dog will easily get used to its blind owner’s home later. During this period, inspectors（视察员） from the training centres visit the___________ to see if it is getting enough experience, and to check if it is___________ as a guide dog.

When the young dog leaves its puppy walker, it goes to a _____________ for four to five months. Those dogs which do　 pass then meet their expected-to-be________________________, and together they undergo a one-month course, so that they can　 learn to live and work together. After this course, if man and dog are______________________ together, the new owner signs to__________________________ the dog, which is now officially his.

For many blind　 people, the dog is a________________________　 to　 a new life. The owners walk　 out more and get　 more exercise, they feel________________________, and may be able to work and lead a full life. Since so many blind people live alone, their dogs　 may also　 fulfil an important emotional need, giving　 them________________________　 and companionship, as well as a richer and　 more varied life.

1.A.many B.no C.any D.few

2.A.mad B.dead C.old D.blind

3.A.temperature B.speed C.standard D.price

4.A.passed B.had C.took D.failed

5.A.for B.up C.after D.at

6.A.so that B.as if C.even though D.as soon as

7.A.trainer B.dog C.woman D.man

8.A.beautiful B.suitable C.peaceful D.terrible

9.A.training B.playground C.middle school D.dog hospital

10.A.teachers B.owners C.players D.doctors

11.A.getting on well B.playing basketball C.making noises D.having a party

12.A.kill B.sell C.accept D.leave

13.A.stranger B.friend C.lesson D.means

14.A.tired B.sick C.independent D.sad

15.A.money B.food C.comfort D.house

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The twin sisters were very tired on their way home, but ________ of them would stop for a rest.

A.either B.neither C.none D.both

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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

Pablo and I were walking home from playing football. On the way, I told him that our school needed 　 1.　 football team. At once, Pablo suggested, “Why not run for（竞选）class president so that you can set one up?”

“Who would want 　 2. (I)?” I asked, surprised at the idea.

Pablo made a list of reasons: I was the 　 3.　 (good) student of all in sports and lessons; I was 　 4.　 (friend) to everyone. When I told him running for president would be much work, he 　 5.　 (promise) that he would help me.

I did run, and Pablo did help me. First, we made posters to hang in the hallway. Next, Pablo helped me 6.　 (write) a speech about why I’d make a good class president.

The big day came. I gave my speech in front of the whole grade, promising my 　 7.　 (classmate) that if they chose me, I’d start a football team.

As Pablo and I nervously waited 　 8.　 the results, I was told that my speech was so successful 　 9. I was the right person to be class president.

Now we went 　 10.　　 (happy) to Coach Simpson and asked how I could start our new football team.

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读短文选择最佳答案

Two farmers were on their way home one evening after a hard day's work. Both were tired. They happened to look up at the sky and saw a black cloud overhead.

"Ah!" said one farmer, "tomorrow we shall have rain and the rice will grow well." The second answered, "Nonsense (胡说), the rain will only kill the crops (庄稼)."

So they began to quarrel (争吵). Just then a third farmer came along and asked them why they were quarreling. Both farmers explained about the black cloud.

"What cloud?" asked the third farmer. They all looked at the sky. The cloud was no longer there.

1.The two farmers were _____.

2.The two farmers _____ on that day.

3. When there are black block clouds in the sky, _____.

4. The two farmers fought in words because _____.

5. The third farmer came with and said to the other two. He _____.

6. How many farmers said that the rain would be helpful? _____.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下列短文，根据要求完成任务。

Two farmers were on their way home one evening after a hard day's work. Both were tired. They happened to look up at the sky and saw a black cloud overhead.

"Ah!" said one farmer, "tomorrow we shall have rain and the rice will grow well." The second answered, "Nonsense (胡说), the rain will only kill the crops (庄稼)."

So they began to quarrel (争吵). Just then a third farmer came along and asked them why they were quarreling. Both farmers explained about the black cloud.

"What cloud?" asked the third farmer. They all looked at the sky. The cloud was no longer there.

根据短文内容，完成下列句子（所填内容可能是单词、短语或句子）：

1. The two farmers were going _____________.

2.They happened to look up at the sky and saw a black cloud overhead.

英译汉___________________________________

3.Who quarrelled  in the text ?________________________

4.The third farmer came along and said to the other two. He wanted to___________________.

5.How many farmers were there in the text?_____________

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One day, when Carolyn and her husband were driving through heavy rain on heir way home, they were ______ to see a police officer standing in the middle of the road. They were even more surprised to see the officer smiling, even though she was all wet. As they got ______, they realized that the officer was watching over a sea turtle (海龟) sitting on the road.

“I couldn’t believe that she was ______ that sea turtle in all that rain,” Carolyn later told reporters, “Not many people ______ do that.”

According to Carolyn. a local man had called the animal control ______ he was worried about the sea turtle’s safety on the busy road. With all the bad weather, the sea turtle would be hit by a car.

Sea turtles are dangerous to deal with ______ proper tools, so when the officer got to the position before the animal control, she stood there and watched over the animal until help ______.

Instead of leaving the officer to her job, Carolyn’s husband held a(n) ______ over her head while his wife went home to get some tools. The couple then used the tools to get the sea turtle to the other side of the ______ where it was safe.

“The officer thanked us and we thanked her and we all went on our way,” Carolyn said. “She was smiling the whole time and she ______ seemed to care that she was all wet. She was delightful (令人愉快的), kind, inspirational, all the things that you think a police officer should be.”

1.A.afraid B.angry C.surprised D.happy

2.A.closer B.farther C.colder D.warmer

3.A.moving B.feeding C.guarding D.catching

4.A.should B.would C.must D.need

5.A.although B.unless C.until D.because

6.A.to B.as C.about D.without

7.A.arrived B.stopped C.continued D.changed

8.A.sign B.ticket C.stone D.umbrella

9.A.river B.sea C.road D.wall

10.A.always B.never C.usually D.sometimes

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