Choose the best answer （根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）Nina ...

Choose the best answer （根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）

Nina is reading a book which described 37 endangered natural and cultural treasures in the world. The writers want the book to be a hopeful call to action. Let’s visit some of these places.

Venice

The ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened（威胁）by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water, are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1600 years ago, the level of the Adriatic Sea was almost 2 meters lower than it is today.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro in northeastern Tanzania, is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports 5 plant areas and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountain’s ecosystems（生态系统）and on Tanzania’s travel industry.

Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts.

Glacier National Park

In the United States, the icy blocks in Glacier National Park may soon completely disappear because of weather change. In 1850, there were about 150 glaciers（冰川）.There are 26 glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warm temperatures are also threatening the many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef（ 珊 瑚 礁 ）system in the world. Rising sea temperatures are greatly harming the reef. In some areas, healthy yellow, brown and green reefs have become white. The coral whitens when it is in warmer temperature. Sick or dying coral affects the whole ecosystem of this special underwater area. Water pollution and visits by careless swimmers and divers also threaten the reef.

1.　　　 has (have) long been threatening the ancient city of Venice.

A.The ancient buildings B.A body of the water

C.Rising sea levels D.The level of the Adriatic Sea

2.Mount Kilimanjaro is very important because of its　　　 .

A.highest point measuring almost 6,000 meters in Africa

B.support for 5 plant areas and all the animals in the area

C.bad effect on ecosystems and Tanzania’s travel industry

D.valuable record of thousands of years of weather history

3.The underlined word “estimate” in Paragraph 4 means　　　 .

A.count B.guess C.suggest D.decide

4.Which of the following is NOT harmful to the Great Barrier Reef?

A.Warmer temperature. B.Sick or dying coral.

C.Water pollution. D.Considerate visitors.

5.In the passage the writer uses the way of writing EXCEPT by　　　 .

A.providing examples B.giving definitions

C.listing numbers D.making comparisons

6.The book is probably called　　　 .

A.Disappearing destinations B.Treasures in the world

C.Ecosystem of the world D.Interesting places

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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Summer is a great time to improve your child’s reading!Reading over the summer can help your child keep up his reading gains during the past school year AND also help prepare him for the next year!

How to sign up:

We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this summer!

Go to www. readfun org

Select "Parent" ( NOT "Teacher" )

Click on the blue "Sign Up"

What we provide:

We provide you with thousands of free, high-quality articles with questions and activities. To make summer reading easy, we have selected interesting and knowledge-filled articles of different levels. You can go to www. Readfun.org/summer-reading to download and print the articles for free.

How to use:

TIP 1: Articles for summer reading should be accessible, so be sure to choose articles at your child’s reading level. Don’t be afraid to star with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that he reads, reads, reads!

TIP 2: It’s also important to help your kid develop good reading habits. Help him keep a good record of his summer reading. Besides, encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members. That way, you will all have a good time.

We wish you and your family a great summer!

1.The first two sentences of the text above are about________.

A. different types of books　　 B. the coming school year

C. the importance of summer reading　　 D. good places for summer reading

2.One of the steps for parents to sign up on www. readfun.org is to______.

A. select “Parent "　　 B .finish a test　　　 C. choose a tip　　 D. print an article

3.What does www. readfun.org provide?

A. Online teachers.　　 B. Pen friends' information.

C. Interesting videos　　 D. Articles of different levels

4.The underlined word "accessible" in the text means" easy to_____”.

A. write　　 B. discuss　　 C. understand　　 D. compare

5.According to TIP 2, parents should help their kids develop ___ good reading habit(s).

A. 1　　 B. 2　　 C. 3　　 D. 4

6.The text above is written to ____.

A. introduce a reading programme　　 B. sell books to school kids

C. encourage parents to read more　　 D. share reading experience

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

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Many children like reading detective stories. They enjoy going behind the scenes with the main character: a detective. Here are three of the most popular.

Best Detective Stories for Teenagers

Nate the Great (Book 1 of 26)

Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost an expensive picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate must get all the facts, ask the right questions and narrow the list of suspects. Join the great detective as he solves the mystery, will you?

Paperback: $5.39 >> Buy it on Amazon

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective (Book 1 of 28)

Encyclopedia Brown is a ten-year-old boy genius who puts his talents to work fighting crime in the small town of Idaville. He solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids. His dad is the chief of the Idvaille Police Department. Every night, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most difficult cases. There are ten cases in each book. Not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is also given all the clues.

Paperback: $4.99 >> Buy it on Amazon

The 100-Year-Old Secret:The Sherlock Files (Book 1 of 4)

Xena and Xander Holmes have just found they’re the great -- grandchildren of Sherlock Holmes. They are given Sherlock’s unsolved casebook. The two set out to solve the cases. Can two 21st-century kids succeed where Sherlock could not?

Paperback:$7.79 >> Buy it on Amazon

1.According to the poster, these books are very popular among　　　　 .

A.detectives B.children C.suspects D.adults

2.In Book 1 of Nate the Great, Nate’s friend Annie　　　　　 .

A.has lost some expensive books B.helps Nate to be a good detective

C.wants Nate to get the picture back D.asks Nate to join the detective

3.A reader can　 if he buys one copy of Encyclopedia Brown. Boy Detective.

A.fight crime in the small town B.solve mysteries for the neighborhood kids

C.help police solve the cases D.get all the clues like Encyclopedia Brown

4.The main character(s) of The Sherlock Files is (are) _　　　 .

A.two children B.Sherlock Holmes

C.a young star detective D.a boy and his detective father

5.A father wants to buy a detective book with the most cases. He should choose　　　　　 .

A.The Sherlock Files B.Nate the great

C.Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective D.The 100-Year-Old Secret

6.This passage is probably taken from　　　　 .

A.a blog on science B.a storybook for children

C.an advertisement of a bookstore D.a magazine for language teachers

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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Here is a travel advertisement from Shanghai Tour Agency.

1.We can enjoy swimming at ________.

A.Beijing Hotel B.Changcheng Hotel

C.neither of them D.both hotels

2.We can’t book by telephone at ________.

A.9:00 a.m., Monday B.9:00 p.m., Thursday

C.9:00 a.m., Saturday D.9:00 p.m., Sunday

3.According to the advertisement, a ________ travel agency gives this advertisement.

A.Beijing B.Shanghai C.Tianjin D.Hangzhou

4.Changcheng Hotel is ________.

A.near the centre of the city B.in the center of Beijing

C.near the mountain D.close to Beijing Hotel

5.A tourist can stay in Beijing for ________.

A.five nights and four days B.five days and four nights

C.two days and one night D.four days and three nights

九年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析

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In America, history is still a required subject at lower levels and students still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. This article will deal with the arguments against and in favour of teaching History in school, concluding that we should teach History.

Many of my classmate suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education. Others say that we should spend the money on teaching Science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy.

Yet, there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to teach History. Teaching history is important because students should be able to understand the background to present situations in the news. This will create better-informed citizens. Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in. In addition to learning about the past, History can help students to think for themselves. Finally, it also improves pupils’ reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students.

In conclusion, although there are clear arguments on both sides, it seems to me that we should teach children about the past because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom. I would say that the teaching of History helps to create generations of well-educated and knowledgeable individuals.

1.The writer is probably　 ________.

A.parents B.journalist. C.teacher. D.students.

2.The passage mainly talks about whether ________.

A.we should teach History or not B.we should teach history at higher levels.

C.more money should be spent on History D.students should choose the subjects they study

3.Some people think ________ is good for basic education.

A.focusing on math and English B.teaching History at lower levels.

C.offering more required subjects D.teaching science instead of History

4.The underlined word ‘this’ refers to ‘________’.

A.education B.science C.money D.society

5.Why do students need to learn about culture?

A.It teaches them to think of themselves. B.It helps them to become better students.

C.It helps them to understand the society. D.It teaches them to respect each other.

6.Which of the following would the writer agree with.?

A.Government spending on History education should be reduced.

B.The benefits of History education are useful in further study.

C.Teaching History brings many economic benefits to a country

D.Covering History in the classroom is perhaps a waste of time.

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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It happens to all of us. It is the end of the semester and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what do you do now?

A disappointing report card is something that almost all students will experience at least once in their lives. Grades are how most schools evaluate（评价）students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next.

The first thing to do is talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation（参与）in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your won (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behaviour! However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Then, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you take to your parents. That’s good way to make your parents less angry.

While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learn ed from their failures, and you should too!

1.What is the problem with the grades?

A.Most schools evaluate students by using grades. B.It’s important to get good grades.

C.We don’t always get good grades we want. D.Grades are sometimes incorrect.

2.Which of the following is not a cause of a bad report card?

A.There was something wrong with the test itself. B.You studied hard enough for the test.

C.You didn’t take part in enough group work in class. D.You failed to finish your homework.

3.　　　　 is a good way to make your parents less angry.

A.Telling your parents the test was too difficult for you

B.Understanding all parents want their children to get good grades

C.Showing your parents you have a detailed plan to improve your grades

D.Explaining why you couldn’t complete your homework on time

4.The underlined work “your situation” in the text probably means “　　　　 ”.

A.You had no idea about how your grades were calculated.

B.You have made a promise to change some bad behaviour.

C.You have been studying hard, but you still got bad grades.

D.You have had a detailed plan to improve your grades.

5.Why does the writer mention（提及）”successful people” in paragraph 4?

A.to compare successful people with unsuccessful people

B.to describe whether they had good grades or bad grades

C.to encourage students to become successful like those people

D.to explain that even successful people fail from time to time

6.The text above is written to　　　　　 .

A.encourage students to get good grades B.make parents less angry

C.share ways to deal with bad report cards D.find excuses for bad grades

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Reading comprehension（阅读理解）

A．Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案）

One day in April, a special activity called “Food Street” was held on the playground at Railway No. 1 Middle School in Xi’an.

This activity was part of the English Art Festival in the school. The students in each class were divided into several groups. And each group sold different kinds of food. The students did the shopping and the cooking all by themselves. The students cooked delicious food such as fried chickens, potato chips and vegetables. They all worked hard and sold the food at low prices. The customers, who were the junior students, teachers and parents, all spoke highly of them for the nice food.

“It’s really hard work,” said one of the students who took part in the activity. “We must make a plan before the cooking. We must know how much we should spend on the things we need. Also,we must learn how to serve customers well.”

“This activity is to give a chance to the students to develop their practical (实际的) abilities,” said one teacher. “ What’s more, the students will not only learn how to make money by their own hands, but also know the meaning of life.”

1.“Food Street” was _______________.

A. a street for students to sell food along

B. a kind of food sold by the students

C. part of the activity about English

D. a competition for food prizes among the students

2.It seemed that ___________.

A. the food made by the students was not well received

B. the prices of the food were too high

C. the teachers and parents praised the students

D. the students didn’t enjoy the activity

3.Which of the following can the students NOT learn in the activity?

A. How to grow vegetables.　　　 　　 B. How to work well.

C. How to make money.　　　　　　　　　 D. What life means.

4.Before the activity, the students ___________.

A. had to be customers

B. made a plan about the cooking

C. asked their parents to do the shopping

D. had to serve the customers well

5.From what one student said, it showed that _________.

A. the activity was not easy

B. the students like the activity better than their class lessons

C. the whole cooking was too much work

D. they don’t like to make Chinese food

6.Which sentence is NOT true about the passage?

A. The students cooked fried chickens and vegetables by themselves.

B. The students can learn how to make money by their own hands.

C. The special activity was held on the playground at Railway No. 1 Middle School in Xi’an.

D. This activity is too hard for the students to do.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)：

A. Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案)：

I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment(行李舱架),

and sat down in my seat.Just before take-off,a line of soldiers came down the aisle（过道） andfilled all the empty seats.

After flying for about an hour,an announcement was made that sack lunch （午餐袋）were availablefor $5.As I reached for my wallet to buy one,I overheard the soldier ask his buddy if he plannedto buy lunch."No ,that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch.I'll wait till we get toChicago."His friend agreed.

I looked around at the other soldiers.None were buying lunch.I walked to the back of the plane,and handed the flight attendant（服务人员）a $50 bill." Take a lunch to all those soldiers."

After we finished eating. I went again to the back of the plane,heading for the restroom.A man stopped me."I saw what you did.I want to be part of it.Here,take this."He handed me $25.

Soon after I returned to my seat,I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle.

When he got to my row,he stopped and said,"I want to shake your hand.I was a soldier and I was a military（军队） pilot.Once,someone bought me a lunch.It was an act of kindness I never forgot."I was embarrassed when applause（掌声） was heard from all of the passengers.

Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs.A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand,wanting to shake mine.He left another $25 in my hand.

We landed in Chicago,I picked up my belongings.Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me and put something in my shirt pocket.Another $25.

Upon entering the terminal（航站楼）,I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to their base.

I walked over to them and handed them $75."It will take you some time to reach the base.It will be about time for a sandwich.God Bless You."I　 said.

These soldiers were giving their all　 for our country.I could only give them a couple of meals.It seemed so little.

1.The writer met the soldiers when he　　　　　　 to Chicago.

A.took a coach　　 B.took a plane

C.took a bus　　　　 D.took a train

2.The soldiers didn’t buy sack lunches because　　　　　　　　　　　　 .

A.they were not hungry at the time

B.They missed the time when they could buy sack lunches

C.They thought the sack lunches were too expensive

D.They thought the lunches on the plane tasted bad

3.When the writer bought lunch for the soldiers,　　　　　　　　　 .

A.he wanted the soldiers to thank him

B.he expected others to pay for them with him

C.he wanted to impress the Flight Captain

D.he didn’t know others would notice what he did

4.The writer received　　　　 from the other passengers in the end.

A.$125　　 B.$75　　 C.$50　　 D.$25

5.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the article?

A.The writer bought sack lunches for the soldiers and the captain

B.A flight attendant give the writer $25 to buy lunch for the soldiers

C.Someone once bought the Flight Captain a lunch when he was a military pilot

D.The writer bought sandwiches for the soldiers when they got off the plane

6.The article is mainly about “　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 .”

A. Love for one’s motherland is often rewarded

B. You should show pity to people around you

C. An act of kindness will invite others to join in

D. Sometimes it costs a little to help people in need

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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Traditionally, the President is the highest-pad public employee. A salary of $ 400,000, along with other benefits, is paid to the President annually. But President Obama’s income for 2008 was far more than that, according to the White House.

The White House recently published the tax returns (纳税申报单)of Obama and Vice –president Joe Biden. Tax returns are reports of tax that a person has to pay. They often include income information used to calculate the tax. In the US, people whose incomes are over a certain amount have to file tax returns(纳税申报)every year. The tax returns of government officials are open to the public. This transparency helps to prevent corruption(腐败)。

From Obama’s tax returns , we can see that the President and first lady President’s two books Dreams From My Father and The Audacity of Hope(《无畏的梦想》). The two books, published in 1995 and 2006,are very popular and have been on the bestseller(畅销书)list for a long time.

The Obama’s income is down from 2007,when they made ＄4.2 million. However, that is still far more than former US President George Bush earned, who reported a total of ＄719,274 for his final year. The Obamas’ income also greatly exceeded(超出)that of Biden, who reported a family income of ＄2269,256.That’s about a tenth of what the Obamas earned. As Vice-president, Biden earns a salary of ＄220,000.US families earn an average income of about ＄50,000.

The Obama’s tax returns also show that together, the President and his wife paid about ＄933,000 in taxes. They gave $172,050 —nearly 6.5 percent of their earnings —to different charity groups. In the US, if a person gives his money to churches and non-profit(非盈利)organizations, the law reduces his or her taxes. This is one reason why rich people in the US like to give money to charity.

1._______had the highest income in 2008.

A.Obama B.Biden C.Bush D.George

2.How much did Obama and his wife earn in 2008?

A.$400,000 B.$2,660,000 C.$4,200,000 D.$719,274

3.In the US, which people have to file tax returns?

A.Everybody

B.Wealthy people

C.Government officials

D.People whose incomes are over a certain amount.

4.The Obamas have given_______ percent of their earnings to charity.

A.10 B.6.5 C.9.7 D.4.3

5.Why should the tax returns of government officials be open to the public?.

A.Because it can help to prevent corruption

B.Because it can make government officials well-known to the public.

C.Because it can help government officials to get more money.

D.Because the government wants them to pay more taxes to the public.

6.According to the law, if a rich man gives his money to charity,_______.

A.he will be praised by the people

B.he will pay fewer taxes

C.he will be free of taxes

D.he will get some extra money from the government.

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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Spring Festival is the Chinese New Year’s Day It usually comes ______ January or February.

Everyone in China likes it very much. When Spring Festival comes, Yu Bo usually ______ his parents clean their house and ______ some shopping. On the first day of the Chinese New Year, most Chinese people eat jiaozi, New Year’s cakes ______ some other things. Li Fang likes New Year’s cakes, but Li Lei says jiaozi tastes ______ than New Year’s cakes. The Chinese usually eat New Year’s cakes and jiaozi in their home.

How happy the people are!

1.A.after B.on C.in D.by

2.A.helps B.makes C.gets D.takes

3.A.buys B.does C.takes D.prepares

4.A.and B.or C.but D.so

5.A.smaller B.nicer C.bigger D.sweeter

九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析