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上海市浦东新区2020届九年级上学期英语一模（期末）考试试卷
There was a baby whale named Ella. She lived with other whales in a deep bay. One day, she noticed something large pass overhead. It was as big as a whale, but it wasn't.
Ella was frightened. She had never seen a boat before. Although Ella was scared, she was curious, too. She forced herself to swim to the surface. She saw several faces watching her. In fact, they looked very friendly. In the next few months, Ella lost her fear of boats. People in the boats always enjoyed seeing her.
As time went by, people and boats became a part of her life. Whenever a boat passed overhead, she swam to the top to say hello. One night, Ella saw a lot of fish swimming around the bottom of a ship. Suddenly, she ________________by a fishing net. She fought hard to get free. Finally, she escaped, but part of the net was tangled(缠住)in her mouth and around her tail. Ella was hurt and confused. Slowly and sadly she made her way towards the deep ocean.
Many weeks passed, and the net in her mouth made it hard for her to eat. And every time she struggled for air, the net cut into her tail. But if she didn't get air every half an hour, she would die. Winter was coming, she had to move to warmer waters with others. However, this time she had no choice but to stay in the bay and wait to die.
One morning, to her surprise, the water was filled with boats. When the boats came closer, a person reached into the water. Ella stared at the person's hand. The hand reminded her of something. She began to feel better. Soon many hands touched her. Ella felt them pulling the lines of the net. Moments later, she was free as before! The people were waving their starfish-shaped hands. Ella knew that the hands would always be there in her life.
Anne Zhang is a 21-year-old girl from Hangzhou, China. Now she studies in Britain. One day, when she was taking a train from London to Oxford, she heard loud noises on the train.
Before, the train had been very quiet. Some people were resting while others were reading books or listening to music. Suddenly, a group of Chinese people laughed loudly as they played a game of cards.
As it becomes easier for Chinese people to get visas(签证) to foreign countries, more and more of them are traveling abroad. However, their bad manners have given them a bad reputation (名声).
Chinese always talk loudly in places like cafes and museums. They also spit (吐痰) and litter whenever they want and jump queues. Some Chinese tourists also like to write or draw pictures on famous buildings. In Singapore, Chinese tourists are fined(罚款) because they were smoking in Non-smoking areas.
Some people may say that they can do everything that they want because they spend money in the country. In fact, this is not true. Besides enjoying ourselves, we should respect local customs and take care of the environment.
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The country Anne studies in now | {#blank#}1{#/blank#} |
The game that the Chinese people played on the train | {#blank#}2{#/blank#} |
The thing that gives Chinese tourists a bad reputation | {#blank#}3{#/blank#} |
Chinese people's behavior(s) in places like cafes and museums | {#blank#}4{#/blank#} |
The reason why Chinese tourists were fined in Singapore | {#blank#}5{#/blank#} |
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{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Emily likes reading. But she has a bad habit. When she reads silently, she always moves her lips. She thinks it is not polite, but she doesn't know what to do. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Gina's mother asks her to take piano lessons. She makes it a rule that Gina must practice two hours a day. Gina really tries her best, but she just can't play well. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}There are too many net bars around Mr. Black's school. Some of his students spend days and nights staying in the net bar to play computer games. As a result, they do worse and worse in their lessons. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Mr. Smith is a teacher in a middle school. He finds his students like doing their homework on computers instead of writing it on their exercise books by hand. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}8-year-old Daniel has a sweet tooth. He has already had four bad teeth, but he is afraid to have them mended. His mom is worried about his toothache. |
A. As students, they should learn how to use the computer to get more information after school, but they mustn't go online when it's time for them to study. The teachers and their parents must limit the time that the students spend on the Internet. B. Don't worry. Even great piano players have to practice often. Hard work and a lot of practice are the only ways to become a good piano player. C. Writing is the most difficult skill for many students. In Miss Li's writing course, you will learn how to write in a proper way. The lessons will be given at Room 202 on Wednesday and Saturday nights. D. Writing by hand is very important. If we write by hand, finger actions will lead the large parts of the brain to work. Handwriting helps children learn letters and shapes, and it also improves their ability to express ideas. E. If you break or lose your teeth, go to Dr. Smith's. He has different kinds of false teeth for adults and helps you feel good about yourself. F. Hold one piece of paper between your lips when reading. Then if your lips move, you will know it and can stop. It will be helpful. G. Dr. Li, one of the best dentists in Guangzhou General Hospital, has great skills in fixing bad teeth and communicating with little kids to win their trust. |
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A. They never watch TV. B. They prefer to read rather than watch TV. C. How has this contributed to their success? D. They will not accomplish (完成) tasks that have to be done. E. A great idea, motivation, persistence and a little luck will help. F. Successful people expect luck will find them, and it usually does. G. So they are prepared to deal with the challenges that wait for them. |
Good Habits of Successful People
Have you ever wondered how some people have gotten so successful? Sure you have. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} But most successful people share certain habits. Here are several habits that have helped place them on the top.
They get goals and imagine.
Ninety-five percent of the successful achievers practice writing down their goals, plans, or visions for success on a regular basis. Successful people do this the night before, or early in the morning. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
They wake up early.
President Obama, Richard Branson and Tim Cook are known to be early risers. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Because early risers are able to start their days ahead of everyone else to respond to others, exercise and find some personal time, they tend to be happier and more proactive (积极的).
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Sixty-seven percent of rich people only watch TV for one hour or less per day. Corley also found only six percent of the wealthy watch reality shows, while 78 percent of the poor do. Additionally, 86 percent of the wealthy love to read with an impressive 88 percent claiming that they read for self-improvement for 30 minutes or more per day.
They know when to say "no".
Successful people realize that by saying "no" to negativity, extra work and activities that waste time, they can focus on increasing their productivity. If they say "yes" to everyone or everything, they'll be too distracted. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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