阅读理解 Tom arrived at the New York airport two hours before the flight to Paris. He was wearing three shirts,...

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江苏省无锡市江阴初级中学2016-2017学年九年级下学期英语期中考试试卷

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Tom arrived at the New York airport two hours before the flight to Paris. He was wearing three shirts, a jacket, two pairs of socks, a pair of shorts, and two pairs of jeans. He was carrying one small backpack, which was very full, but he didn't have any other luggage. Tom needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight. He found Tony near the Air France counter. Tony gave him a round-trip ticket and a small package.

“Give this package to Jean-Paul at the airport in Paris. He will have a sign with your name on it. I think you can find him easily,” Tony said, ”You don't have any luggage, right?”

“Only this backpack,” Tom answered. ”You said I could bring one carry-on bag.”

“That's right. One carry-on bag is fine. Have a good trip.”

“Thanks.”

Is Tom a criminal (罪犯)? Not at all. He is an air-courier(空中信使). And he paid only $110 for the round-trip ticket to Paris. Air couriers get cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign countries. Businesses sometimes need to get packages and papers to people in foreign countries by the next day. Often, the only way they can do this is to use an air-courier company. It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air courier, but it is quick.

Every year about 80,000 people worldwide travel as air couriers. The number of tickets for courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year. However, air-courier travel isn't for everyone. But if you have very little money, can be flexible(灵活的) about your travel plans, and don't mind wearing the same clothes for a week, it can be a great way to take a vacation!

（1）、An air courier is a person who_________

A、manages a business company in foreign countries B、organizes international flights for tourists C、travels around the world with cheap tickets D、delivers papers and packages to foreign countries.

（2）、One of the disadvantages of traveling as an air courier is that he_____.

A、cannot decide when and where to travel B、cannot take any luggage with him C、has to wear two pairs of shoes D、saves little money from the travel

（3）、The writer of the text mainly______.

A、describes the activities of a law-breaker B、suggests an ideal way to everyone for traveling C、argues against the air-courier travel D、tells us about a developing business

举一反三

   In 50 years of traveling, Colin McCorpuodale has visited every country in the world except three. And everywhere he goes, he sends himself a postcard. He always chooses a postcard with beautiful scenery (风景). Usually he writes just a short message to himself. However, he wrote an interesting story on his latest one, from the Malians Island.
   Mr. McCorpuodale lives in London. On one of the walls in his room, you can see a large map of the world. There are hundreds of little red pins (大头针) stuck in it. "These pins mean a lot to me." says Mr. McCorpuodale, "I follow the rule. I'm allowed to stick one in only if I've been in a place for more than 24 hours.”
   Naturally, Mr. McCorpuodale has his favorite places. New Zealand, he describes as “a wonderful country”. About China, he says, "This is the country in the world which is completely different. There is no European influence.”
   Wherever he goes, Mr. McCorpuodale takes with him a photo of his wife, a candle, a shirt with a secret pocket and a pen. So why does he do it? For the postcards or the travels? Mr. McCorpuodale laughs, “Neither. Only for the meaningful life.”

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Long long ago in England, there lived a man named Robin Hood. Robin Hood lived with other men in a forest, Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood was a thief — a different kind of thief. He stole from the rich and gave what he stole to the poor. Poor people didn't need to worry about going into Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood often gave them money.

Everyone in England knew about Robin Hood. The king was angry! He didn't want a thief to be a hero. He sent his men to Sherwood Forest to catch Robin Hood. But they weren't able to catch him.

The king wanted to meet Robin Hood and knew what kind of person he was. One day, he dressed himself up as a poor man, and then he went to Sherwood Forest to see Robin Hood. After the king talked to Robin Hood, he liked him very much. He said, “I like you very much, but I have to tell you the truth.”

He told Robin Hood who he really was. Robin Hood was not angry. He laughed and laughed. The king invited(邀请) Robin Hood to come and live in the castle. The castle was 20 miles away. Robin had to walk south, cross a river, turn left and then turn left to get there.

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Does Fame Drive You Crazy

Although being famous might sound like a dream comes true, today s stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world's attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature (签名)!

According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebrities—famous people—worry constantly (不断地) about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. "Over time," Villarreal says, "they feel separated and alone."

The phenomenon (现象) of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B. C, painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his works attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s ran articles about film—stars in much the same way that modern websites do.

Being famous people today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their "story" alive forever.

If fame is so troublesome, why aren't all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.

Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.

阅读下面短文，然后根据括号内所给汉语意思写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。

My friend, James, has a dream, he hopes that one day he can have a trip to the {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(宇宙) because he wants to know what the space is like. He wants to be an {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(宇航员). He wants to know the feeling of staying in an {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(环境) with no air. But he knows it is not an easy thing, after {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(交流) with his father, he finds he has lots of things to do. He needs not only a good knowledge about space but also a {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(强壮的) body. Now, he has a plan to realise his dream. First of all, in order to know more about space, he will join a science {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(群; 组). Then, he will make a {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(运动) plan. He has {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (从不) been very active and he doesn't like playing at all. But this time he {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(决定) to change himself. He believes that nothing is {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(不可能的) if he tries his best.

语篇补全

Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class. But the skill of note-taking isn't only used in school. Adults also need to take notes in meetings or training courses for work. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

At the beginning of a class or meeting, write down the date and topic in your notebook. It will help you keep your notes organized.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Trying to write down everything the speaker says will only make you angry. Instead, listen for the key ideas the speaker wants to communicate.

If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you don't need to copy the slides ( 幻灯片) {#blank#}3{#/blank#}If so, you can just write the key words the speaker says. Or you can take pictures with your mobile phone. Sometimes, the PowerPoint is provided before the class or meeting {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

Review your notes as soon as possible. In this way, you can add any information that you didn't t write down. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

Note-taking is a useful skill, so you need to practice more to do it well.

A. Pay attention to the most important points.

B. If so, print it out so that you can write notes on it.

C. You can also review the material while it' s still fresh on your mind.

D. Here are some ways to help you develop this important skill.

E. Ask if the PowerPoint will be provided later.

阅读下面短文，从短文后框内选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

Bonnie and Coco are two squirrels (松鼠).They are good friends.One day,Bonnie goes to her friend's home.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} "I can't find my nuts(坚果),"says Coco."They are not under my bed or in my desk.They are for my family.I must find them."

{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Bonnie sees a white bag under the chair,but the nuts are not in it.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} In the photo Coco has a big brown box,and many nuts are in the box."Box?Where is it?"Bonnie thinks.She looks here and there.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} "Oh,nuts!"says Coco."Thank you!You're great!"Then Coco goes up to the top(顶部) of the bookcase and finds the nuts in the box. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A.She is happy now.

B.She sees Coco is not happy.

C."I can help you,"says Bonnie.

D.She sees a photo on Coco's desk.

E.Bonnie and Coco have some friends.

F."Look,Coco!What's in the box?"says Bonnie.

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