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Larry and Jo Ann were an ordinary couple. Like any other couple, they made efforts to make ends meet (收支相抵) and do the right thing for their children. They often argued about what was wrong with their marriage and who was to blame (责备). They wanted to make changes.
“You know, Jo Ann, I’ve got a magic chest (衣柜) of drawers. Every time I open them, they’re full of clean clothes,” Larry said. “I want to thank you for filling them all these years.”
Jo Ann stared at her husband and felt strange. This wasn’t the first time Larry had done something strange recently, so Jo Ann forgot it quickly. But it happened again a few days later.
“Jo Ann, that was a great dinner,” Larry said one evening. “I appreciate all you have done in the past 15 years. You have cooked lots of delicious food for me and the kids.”
Jo Ann was growing worried. “What’s wrong with my husband?” she wondered.
Day in and day out, Larry continued his praise.
Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more used to her husband’s unusual behavior. Her step was now a little lighter and she didn’t seem to get upset as often.
Larry has never told Jo Ann the reason for his change in behavior. So it will likely remain one of life’s mysteries. But it’s one I’m thankful to live with.
You see, I am Jo Ann.
根据短文内容判断正、误。
（注意：考生将答题卡相应位置涂黑。正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”）
1.Larry and Jo Ann lived a rich life but they used to argue a lot about the money.
2.To Jo Ann’s surprise, Larry began to appreciate what she did for the family.
3.In return, Jo Ann also expressed thanks to her husband.
4.Jo Ann didn’t understand her husband’s behavior, but she liked the change.
5.From the passage, we can learn that we shouldn’t be stingy (吝啬) with praise, instead we should appreciate those around us for what they’ve done for us.
九年级英语阅读判断困难题查看答案及解析
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It could be an ordinary hotel room like any other one in the small town of Zwolle in the northeast of the Netherlands. Here, just like elsewhere, you can find a bed, mini-bar, bathrobes (浴衣) and two pairs of slippers. An exception, however, is the temperature, that reaches only a few degrees above zero in the room. Welcome to the first Dutch ice hotel!
“If you want to take a shower before you go to bed, make sure to dry your hair, or they can get frozen. Do not drink too much alcohol and do not eat any heavy food. Make sure to change into dry and warm clothes,” says hotel manger Annet van Limburg to the visitors.
There are three rooms in the hotel, the construction (建造) of which lasted ten days. Unlike similar projects, such as those in Canada or Sweden, the hotel is built inside a large freezer warehouse (仓库), not in the nature. The rooms, which are made of the giant block of ice, have a great double bed, colored with pink, green and blue light from lamps. And the ice walls are one meter thick.
The temperature in the room is between six to eight degrees Celsius. “If you are healthy, it is not dangerous,” says Annet van Limburg. However, if the guests during the night change their minds and want to leave the room, they can use the nearby hotels, where the hotel taxi takes them to for free.
Ice Hotel in Zwolle is unique (独特的) not only in the Netherlands, but it is also the first hotel of its kind on the south of Europe. If you are interested in spending the night in such an ice hotel, prepare €199 for one night with breakfast for two.
1.Where is the ice hotel? ____________________________
2.Are the guests allowed to take a shower in the hotel?______________________
3.How long does it take to build the ice hotel?_______________________
4.If the guests at night want to leave the room, what can they do?__________________
5.How much will you spend for two nights in the ice hotel?____________________
九年级英语任务型阅读中等难度题查看答案及解析
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完形填空
阅读下面一篇短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Like any other good mother, Karen did whatever she could to help her three-year-old son, Michael, get prepared for a new baby when she found out that another baby was on the way. They that the new baby was going to be a girl, and day after night, Michael sang to his in Mommy’s tummy(肚子）.
Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she was in condition. The baby was sent to St. Mary’s Hospital. Days went by. The doctor told the parents “There is very little . Be prepared for the worst.”
Michael kept asking his parents to let see his sister. “I want to sing to her,” he said. Two weeks passed. It looked as if the worst situation would come before the week was over. Michael kept asking about singing to his sister, but kids were allowed in ICU. However, Karen made up her mind that she would take Michael to see his sister who was sick.
She him in an oversized scrub suit(消毒服）and went into ICU. The head nurse shouted, “Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed.” Karen said firmly,” He is not leaving he sings to his sister!” Michael was sent his sister’s bed. He began to sing. In the sweet of a three-year-old, Michael sang: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine; you make me happy when skies are gray...” the baby girl moved. The pulse rate(脉搏）became calm.
Michael kept on “You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away...”The breathing became smooth.
Michael kept on singing, “The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my ...”Michael’s little sister relaxed.
Michael kept on singing, “you are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Please don’t take my sunshine away.”
The next day--the very next day--the little girl was enough to go home!
The doctors just thought it a miracle(奇迹）.Karen it a miracle of love!
1.A. came out B. tried out C. found out D. took out
2.A. brother B. sister C. son D. daughter
3.A. serious B. good C. broken D. excellent
4.A. work B. hope C. meaning D. energy
5.A. us B. them C. her D. him
6.A. sometimes B. never C. often D. always
7.A. hung B. threw C. dressed D. pushed
8.A. until B. since C. after D. when
9.A. below B. beside C. above D. under
10.A. shout B. noise C. sound D. voice
11.A. Suddenly B. Carefully C. Recently D. Unluckily
12.A. crying B. saying C. singing D. listening
13.A. eyes B. ears C. legs D. arms
14.A. well B. soft C. fresh D. pretty
15.A. showed B. noticed C. called D. Imagined
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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完形填空
阅读下面一篇短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Like any other good mother, Karen did whatever she could to help her three-year-old son, Michael, get prepared for a new baby when she found out that another baby was on the way. They _________that the new baby was going to be a girl, and day after night, Michael sang to his _________ in Mommy’s tummy(肚子）.
Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she was in _________ condition. The baby was sent to St. Mary’s Hospital. Days went by. The doctor told the parents “There is very little _________. Be prepared for the worst.”
Michael kept asking his parents to let _________ see his sister. “I want to sing to her,” he said. Two weeks passed. It looked as if the worst situation would come before the week was over. Michael kept asking about singing to his sister, but kids were _________ allowed in ICU. However, Karen made up her mind that she would take Michael to see his sister who was sick.
She _________ him in an oversized scrub suit(消毒服）and went into ICU. The head nurse shouted, “Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed.” Karen said firmly,” He is not leaving _________ he sings to his sister!” Michael was sent _________ his sister’s bed. He began to sing. In the sweet _________ of a three-year-old, Michael sang: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine; you make me happy when skies are gray...” _________ the baby girl moved. The pulse rate(脉搏）became calm.
Michael kept on _________ “You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away...”The breathing became smooth.
Michael kept on singing, “The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my _________ ...”Michael’s little sister relaxed.
Michael kept on singing, “you are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Please don’t take my sunshine away.”
The next day--the very next day--the little girl was _________ enough to go home!
The doctors just thought it a miracle(奇迹）.Karen _________ it a miracle of love!
1.A. came out B. tried out C. found out D. took out
2.A. brother B. sister C. son D. daughter
3.A. serious B. good C. broken D. excellent
4.A. work B. hope C. meaning D. energy
5.A. us B. them C. her D. him
6.A. sometimes B. never C. often D. always
7.A. hung B. threw C. dressed D. pushed
8.A. until B. since C. after D. when
9.A. below B. beside C. above D. under
10.A. shout B. noise C. sound D. voice
11.A. Suddenly B. Carefully C. Recently D. Unluckily
12.A. crying B. saying C. singing D. listening
13.A. eyes B. ears C. legs D. arms
14.A. well B. soft C. fresh D. pretty
15.A. showed B. noticed C. called D. Imagined
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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German chancellor (总理) Angela Merkel may look like an ordinary woman. She dresses plainly and doesn’t show much emotion. But don’t let appearances fool you.
As the first woman Chancellor in Germany’s history, Merkel has topped Forbes magazine’s list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” six times. She has even been compared to Margaret Thatcher and many people call her “Iron Lady”.
Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954. As a small child, she quickly learned to speak but took longer to walk. “I was a stupid person when it came to moving,” Merkel said. “A normal person could do something naturally, but I had to think about it in my mind and practice.” As a teenager, she was the top student in high school. In 1973, Merkel went to the University of Leipzig, where she studied physics. At 32, she got her doctor’s degree in physics.
She stepped into politics (政坛) in 1989. In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background and strong will proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s Chancellor. Through her political career, Merkel’s persistence (坚持) and patience helped her a lot. “She’s bright and open-minded,” said Hubert Markl, a German biologist. “She is the person who wants to know exactly what is going on, and how never giving up will influence our society and future.”
1.The first two paragraphs tell us that Angela Merkel _____.
A.is no different from an ordinary woman B.is the first woman Chancellor in Germany
C.is the richest woman in the world D.learns everything from Margaret Thatcher
2.When she was a small child, Merkel _____.
A.didn’t like to walk B.was slow in learning to speak
C.was not good at learning to walk D.thought she was not as clever as other kids
3.According to the story, Merkel _____.
A.didn’t study well when she was in high school B.studied politics in the University of Leipzig
C.worked for the government at the age of 35 D.did a job in the scientific field in 1994
4.What does Hubert Markl think of Merkel?
A.She cares only about politics. B.She isn’t fit for the position.
C.She doesn’t like to listen to others. D.She is a person with strong will.
5.What does the story mainly talk about?
A.How to be a powerful woman. B.The story of Angela Merkel.
C.Differences between two great women. D.An introduction to German politics.
九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
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German Chancellor (总理) Angela Merkel may look like an ordinary woman. She dresses commonly and doesn’t show many feelings. But don’t let appearance fool you.As the first woman chancellor in Germany’s history, Merkel has topped Forbes magazine’s list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” six times. She has even been compared to Margaret Thatcher and many people call her “Iron Lady”.
Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954. As a small child, she quickly learned to speak but it took longer for her to walk. “I was a stupid person when it came to moving,” Merkel said. “A normal person could do something naturally, but I had to think about it in my mind and practise.” As a teenager, she was the top student in high school. In 1973, Merkel went to the University of Leipzig, where she studied Physics.
At 32, she got her doctor’s degree in Physics. She stepped into politics (政坛) in 1989. In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background and strong will proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s Chancellor. Through her political career, Merkel’s persistence(坚持) and patience helped her a lot.“She’s bright and open-minded,” said Hubert Markl, a German biologist. “She is the person who wants to know exactly what is going on, and how never giving up will influence our society and future. ”
1.The first two paragraphs tell us that Angela Merkel _________.
A. is not different from an ordinary woman
B. is the first woman Chancellor in Germany
C. is the richest woman in the world
D. learns everything from Margaret Thatcher
2.When she was a small child, Merkel _________.
A. didn’t like to walk B. was slow in learning to speak
C. was not good at learning to walk D. thought she was as clever as other kids
3.According to the story, Merkel _________.
A. didn’t study well when she was in high school
B. studied politics in the University of Leipzig
C. worked for the government at the age of 35
D. did a job in the scientific field in 1994
4.What does Hubert Markl think of Merkel?
A. She cares only about politics. B. She isn’t fit for the position.
C. She doesn’t like to listen to others. D. She is a person with strong will.
5.What does the story mainly talk about?
A. How to be a powerful woman. B. The story of Angela Merkel.
C. Differences between two great women. D. An introduction to German politics.
九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
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German chancellor (总理) Angela Merkel may look like an ordinary woman. She dresses plainly and doesn’t show much emotion. But don’t let appearances fool you.
As the first woman Chancellor in Germany’s history, Merkel has topped Forbes magazine’s list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” six times. She has even been compared to Margaret Thatcher and many people call her “Iron Lady”.
Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954. As a small child, she quickly learned to speak but took longer to walk. “I was a stupid person when it came to moving,” Merkel said. “A normal person could do something naturally, but I had to think about it in my mind and practice.” As a teenager, she was the top student in high school. In 1973, Merkel went to the University of Leipzig, where she studied physics. At 32, she got her doctor’s degree in physics.
She stepped into politics (政坛) in 1989. In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background and strong will proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s Chancellor. Through her political career, Merkel’s persistence (坚持) and patience helped her a lot. “She’s bright and open-minded,” said Hubert Markl, a German biologist. “She is the person who wants to know exactly what is going on, and how never giving up will influence our society and future.”
1.The first two paragraphs tell us that Angela Merkel _____.
A. is no different from an ordinary woman B. is the first woman Chancellor in Germany
C. is the richest woman in the world D. learns everything from Margaret Thatcher
2.When she was a small child, Merkel _____.
A. didn’t like to walk B. was slow in learning to speak
C. was not good at learning to walk D. thought she was not as clever as other kids
3.According to the story, Merkel _____.
A. didn’t study well when she was in high school B. studied politics in the University of Leipzig
C. worked for the government at the age of 35 D. did a job in the scientific field in 1994
4.What does Hubert Markl think of Merkel?
A. She cares only about politics. B. She isn’t fit for the position.
C. She doesn’t like to listen to others. D. She is a person with strong will.
5.What does the story mainly talk about?
A. How to be a powerful woman. B. The story of Angela Merkel.
C. Differences between two great women. D. An introduction to German politics.
九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
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Tom is like any other teenager .He goes to school ,does homework , meets his friends and enjoys doing sports. But between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30p.m.from Monday to Friday. Tom does something different. He cooks for all the family: Mom, Dad, younger brother Joe and elder sister Emma.
“I think it’s important for teenagers to learn to cook meals, Math and English are important, of course ,but they need other skills too to help them in today’s world .First I taught Tom how to cook easy meals .Then he started using recipe (食谱)in my cookbooks.Yesterday he made vegetable soup .It was very good!”said Tom’s mom.
“ I love cooking and I think I’m really good at it. None of my friends cook meals .I don’t know why.It isn’t difficult and it’s great fun!”said Tom.
In the past ,Tom didn’t help out at home.Now ,things are different and she is very happy.
1.Tom cooks meals for his family every day.
2.There are five people in Tom’s family.
3.Tom used recipes from the Internet.
4.Tom’s father taught him how to cook.
5.It’s easy for Tom to cook now.
九年级英语阅读判断中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When I was growing up，I had an old neighbor named Dr Gibbs. He didn’t look like any other doctor I’d ever known. He was a very kind person. After he retired，he began to plant trees in his large garden. He wished to make it a forest.
The good doctor had some interesting ideas about planting trees. He never watered his new trees. Once I asked why, he said, "If you water them, each baby tree will grow weaker and weaker. Otherwise, they will have to grow deep roots to look for water under the earth by themselves. "
He planted some oaks, and instead of watering them every morning, he beat them with a rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the trees’ attention.
Dr Gibbs died two years after I left home. I always walked by his house and looked at the trees that I’d watched him plant about twenty-five years ago. They’re very big and strong now.
I also planted two trees several years ago. I carried water to them for a whole summer. I sprayed（喷洒）them. However, after two years of caring too much, whenever a cold wind blows in, they shake a lot.
Life is hard, whether we want it to be or not. What we need to do is try our best to make our roots reach deep into the brave heart, so when the rain falls and the wind blows, we could face them strongly and won’t be beaten down.
1.We can know from the passage that the doctor ______.
A.didn’t know how to plant trees at all B.wasn’t good at his medical job
C.had his own ways of planting trees D.had nothing to do but plant trees
2.Which of the following about Dr Gibbs is true according to the passage?
A.He was strict with his neighbors. B.He was a doctor before he retired.
C.He wanted to be a gardener after he retired. D.He liked planting flowers in his garden.
3.How did Dr Gibbs treat his trees? ______
A.He sprayed them. B.He shook them a lot.
C.He watered them every morning. D.He sometimes beat trees with a rolled-up newspaper.
4.Why did Dr Gibbs treat his trees in that way?
A.Because he wanted to make them grow better. B.Because he wanted to work off his anger.
C.Because he didn’t care about them at all. D.Because he wanted to make experiments on them.
5.What’s the main idea of this passage?
A.We should try our best to make ourselves strong enough to beat difficulties. .
B.We should beat trees with rolled-up newspapers.
C.We can’t grow up without our parents’ care.
D.We shouldn’t water the new trees.
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 was growing up,I had an old neighbor named Dr Gibbs.He didn’t look like any other doctor I’d ever known.He was a very kind person..After he retired,he began to plant trees in his large garden. He wished to make it a forest.
The good doctor had some interesting ideas about planting trees.He never watered his new trees.Once I asked why,he said,“If you water them,each baby tree will grow weaker and weaker. Otherwise,they will have to grow deep roots to look for water under the earth by themselves.”
He planted some oaks, and instead of watering them every morning,he beat them with a rolled-up newspaper.I asked him why he did that,and he said it was to get the trees’ attention.
Dr Gibbs died two years after I left home.I always walked by his house and looked at the trees that I’d watched him plant about twenty –five years ago.They’re very big and strong now.
I also planted two trees several years ago.I carried water to them for a whole summer.I sprayed(喷洒)them.However,after two years of caring too much,whenever a cold wind blows in, they shake a lot.
Life is hard,whether we want it to be or not. What we need to do is try our best to make our roots reach deep into the brave heart,so when the rain falls and the wind blows,we could face them strongly and won’t be beaten down.
1.Which of the following about Dr Gibbs is true according to the passage?
A. He was strict with his neighbors.
B. He was a doctor before he retired.
C. He wanted to be a gardener after he retired.
D. He liked planting flowers in his garden.
2.How did Dr Gibbs treat his trees?
A. He sprayed them.
B. He shook them a lot.
C. He watered them every morning.
D. He sometimes beat trees with a rolled-up newspaper.
3.Why did Dr Gibbs treat his trees in that way?
A. Because he wanted to make them grow better.
B. Because he wanted to work off his anger.
C. Because he didn’t care about them at all.
D. Because he wanted to make experiments on them.
4.What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. We should try our best to make ourselves strong enough to beat difficulties.
B. We should beat trees with rolled-up newspapers.
C. We can’t grow up without our parents’ care.
D.We shouldn’t water the new trees.
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析