题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
江西省南昌市南昌县2022-2023学年九年级一模英语试题
①What did people do to communicate in ancient times? Here are some very interesting answer s to this question.
②Alphorns(阿尔卑斯长号角) were once used to communicate in the mountains in Switzerland. They are very long and they are very heavy, too. So, alpharns are hard work to blow. Then why use them? Well,they make a loud sound which travels much further than the human voice. Herdsmen(牧民) used them to call cows in the distance for milking. At sunset, alpharns were also used to send a message down to villagers that all was well. These days, they're mostly used as musical instruments.
③The people ofLa Gomera, an island in Europe, have their own special way of sending messages from mountain to mountain. They use a whistled(口哨的) language called el silbo, which comes from their language . Spanish. Whistling can be heard within five kilometers, which means it can be used across much greater distances than shouting. El silbo can be used for all kinds of messages, including greetings and announcements. El si lbo is used a lot less than it used to be, but primary school students in La Gomera have to leave it.
④Did you know it's also possible to send messages without making a noise? This is called visual communication, and it includes the use of flags and even smoke. Long ago, soldiers along the Great Wall of China used smoke as a warning. If they noticed the enemy from their signal(信号) tower, they li t a smoky fire. When soldiers in other towers saw the smoke signal, they lit fires too. In this way, messages about the enemy's arrival could travel as far as 800 km in just a few hours.
| Some students think English is difficult. They can't remember the words or read them correctly. But I don't think so. English is my favorite subject. From Tuesday to Thursday I have English classes. I'm happy to learn English. Jack |
| I don't like history. I don't think it's interesting. But I know history is useful(有用的). It can help me know a lot about our country. So I want to learn it well. Linda |
| Geography is my favorite subject. It can help me when I want to travel(旅游). I have geography only on Tuesday. My teacher Mr. Li is fun and his lessons are interesting. I like his lessons very much. Frank |
| Some girls don't like math because they think it's difficult. But I like it. It's so interesting. I have math every day. And my math teacher is great. I can learn a lot from him. Mary |
The night sky is our earliest library. There,we stored our knowledge,and passed it down around the fire
{#blank#}1{#/blank#} That night,I saw Saturn,one of the planets,and you were a part of it.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Although starlight is good,light pollution on Earth can be a real problem. For the past 200 years or so,we have used too much electricity to make the night brighter.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}When a lot of light shines up into the sky,some problems may appear.
Luckily,some cities have taken action,like setting up new downward﹣directing lights along the streets or controlling unnecessary lighting.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} I hope we can watch the night sky in a way humans have watched for thousands of years.
A. That moment is unforgettable. B. Light pollution has become a serious problem. C. However,brighter doesn't usually mean better. D. I hope more cities will join in and continue the practice. E. I remember going to the local university for an astronomy night. |
Name | Time | Song | Other information |
Amy | 8:30--8:40 | MooMoo Cow | She is big and strong. She likes flowers. If you want to take photos with her, just give her some flowers. |
Carrie | 8:55--9:05 | Miaow Miaow Cat | She is cute. Give her something pink and she'll be glad to take photos with you. |
Bobby | 9:20--9:30 | BaBa Sheep | He is in a black jacket. Isn't he cool? He likes green grass. So give him some and you can take photos with him. |
Danny | 9:45--9:55 | WoofWoof Dog | He is just 2 years old, but he is clever and he sings very well. His favorite food is the bone(骨头). |
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