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江苏盐城射阳外国语学校2016届九年级上学期英语期中考试试卷
Idioms(成语) are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it.
For example, if an American boy asks his mother what's for dinner tomorrow, she may say “I'll play it by ear”, that means she doesn't have plans for dinner and she will decide later. “Play by ear” used to mean playing music using the sheet music(活页乐谱), but now people often use it when they're not talking about music.
There're many idioms in English. If you learn to use them, your English will be more vivid and colorful. English idioms are more common in spoken English. They can be difficult to remember sometimes. Next time when you hear somebody saying to you, “Give me a hand”, you don't necessarily reach out your hand to him/her, but you do need to be helpful. And when the situation is out of hand, you usually can do very little to manage all that. What about a green hand? It's not about the color of your hand! You're a green hand when you are very new at your work and don't have much experience. If you and your partner always work together hand in glove, you two certainly work together very well.
Can you guess the meanings of some common English idioms to do with parts of your body?
Can you match them?
1) to learn something by heart a. to depend on oneself
2) to have sticky fingers b. to know something very well
3) to stand on one's own feet c. to do something secretly
4) to go behind someone's back d. to have the habit of stealing
Earth Day, which falls on April 22, is a day to call on more people to protect the natural world. This year's theme"Planet VS. Plastic" is especially important because plastic is harming our environment in many ways. Plastic doesn't break down easily. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} To fight against plastic pollution, we all need to do something.
Governments can make rules to limit(限制) the use of plastic and encourage people to recycle. Businesses should find ways to use less plastic or use recycled plastic instead.
International cooperation (合作) is of great importance, as many environmental problems need worldwide support. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Schools can help too. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} By taking part in activities like zero-waste events at school, we will be more likely to make proper choices in our daily lives. We can also share what we know with our friends and families.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} We are advised to use reusable shopping bags and glass bottles instead of plastic ones. It's a good idea to try to buy something without a lot of plastic packaging(包装). Even small changes in our daily habits can be helpful.
Earth Day is a perfect chance to have our voice heard. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Let's work together towards a greener planet.
A. We students can make a difference. B. This simple habit can reduce our plastic waste. C. Remember that every little bit helps to protect the Earth for the future. D. They can teach students the harm of plastic pollution and lead us to take action. E. This means it can stay in environment for a very long time, hurting animals and plants. F. By working together, countries can share knowledge and resources to make a better world. |
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