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四川省绵阳市梓潼县梓潼五校联考2024-2025学年九年级上学期开学英语试题
The top﹣selling album（唱片），Songs of the Humpback Whale，was made public in 1970. This collection of nature recordings changed the way many people thought about whales，and it helped save thousands of wha les.
The album might never have been made without a sound engineer named Frank Watlington. In the 1960s，Watlington was making underwater recordings when he noticed some strange，deep sounds. He realized they were coming from whales. Watlington played the recordings for a pair of scientists named Roger Payne and Katy Payne. When they listened，they fell in love with these beautiful voices at once.
Katy Payne studied music as well as animals，and she was greatly surprised by how the whales communicated using sounds like an opera singer. She also noticed another interesting fact：the sounds had clear patterns. According to scientists，an animal sound with a repeating pattern is called a song. Some scientists even compared these singing animals to musicians.
The Paynes thought that other people should also hear the beauty of the whales' songs. So Roger made the recordings into an album. The time when the album came out，whales were often caught，killed and traded for money. Some kinds were even in danger of dying out. Most people had never thought that whales could communicate through songs. But after hearing the album，they began to think differently.
The album led people to take action to save whales. Musicians began using whale songs in their music，and whales were included in movies and television shows. In 1982，a ban to stop deep﹣sea whaling was made. Before it，in the 1950s and 1960s，more than fifty thousand whales per year were killed. After it，the number went down below two thousand.
It might seem impossible that just one album could help save the lives of so many whales. But this album told people secrets about whales that had long been hidden under the sea. It allowed whales to finally share their songs with the human world.
Table manners
All societies have customs about how to eat politely. In English, we call these customs "table manners". Based on culture and location, table manners can be quite different from place to place. It's very interesting! {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
●In some cultures, it's polite to serve food to guests, while in other cultures, people don't do this because it makes the guests feel like they are being forced to eat.
●In most East Asian countries, people use chopsticks at the table. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Do you know that in some places people simply use their hands to eat? And in some places, only their right hand?
●In Russia, it's polite to leave a bit of food on your plate to show the host that there was plenty to eat. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It means you enjoyed the food.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} So when you visit another place or another country, take the time to learn the local customs and manners. Remember, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
A. Here are some examples. B. Different table manners show different cultures. C. In Western countries, people usually eat with a knife and a fork. D. But in India, finishing the food on your plate is considered polite. E. Throughout the world, you will find many different table manners and customs. |
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The 3 most wonderful train journeys provide the natural beauty of our motherland. Read on to see which line you want to start your journey with. |
Xining to Lhasa Length: around 1 900 km long Price: 781 yuan for a soft sleeper The railway line is popular with travellers who want to visit Tibet(西藏). It is the longest high altitude(海拔)train trip in the world and is named as "the way to the sky". Most of the line is over 4000 meters. You can see Qinghai Lake outside the train's windows. |
Chengdu to Kunming Length: around 1 100 km long Price: 487. 5 yuan for a second class The railway line has been in service since July 1970. From Chengdu, with an altitude of 400 meters or so, the train goes up to about 2 000 meters across mountains. This line is called Geological Museum(地质博物馆) because of the special geography along the railway line. |
Lhasa to Rikaze Length: around 250 km long Price:64 yuan for a soft seat This railway line connects to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and has an altitude of above 3 600 meters. It makes Tibet travel easier for travellers, especially those who want to see Mount Qomolangma, the highest mountain in the world. |
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We welcome you aboard Air China Flight and we will do our best to make your trip safe, comfortable and enjoyable.
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To begin the trip, we would like to draw your attention to the most important tips. Seat belts must remain fastened (扣住) while the"fasten seat belts" sign is on. All flights are non- smoking. The use of mobile telephones is not allowed.
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To help you enjoy your trip, we provide newspapers and magazines. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we are also pleased to provide music and video programmes. On Air- bus A321/320/319, aircraft route maps and short videos are shown.
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During most flights we serve you a tasty meal with drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are served free of charge. Coffee, tea and juice are served free of charge on all flights of over 35 minutes.
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In this magazine you'll find a special form for your comments about our service. Kindly return the form to our crew or any Air- China office. You can also fax it or send your comments by email.
A. Your opinions are welcomed B. For your safety C. For your pleasure time D. Tips to make your trip safe and wonderful E. Meals and drinks F. History and culture |
A. It would be so fun! B. Here are some activities for you. C. Enjoy yourself in the white world. D. Stay away from cold winter in Hong Kong. E. The time is just right to get lost in a long book. F. Remember to wear your comfortable walking shoes. |
Winter is on the way! And the winter holiday is not too far away! Are you looking forward to it? What do you like doing? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} They will help you keep the boredom(无聊) away!
Do some reading.
The weather is cold and the days are short. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} All you need is a good book, a comfortable chair and a cup of hot tea.
Have a movie night.
One of the best things to do at home during the holiday is having a movie marathon! You can watch all the Harry Potter movies. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Make some popcorn(爆米花) and enjoy some screen time with your family.
Go for a walk outside.
If you love spending time outdoors, take a trip to a local park or nearby mountains for a peaceful hike. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} And bring plenty of water and snacks to keep the whole family happy in nature.
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Winter is a season for snow. There is little snow in Shenzhen. Then plan a trip to the north of China during the holiday. Harbin is a good choice(选择). You' ll forget all your worries in the white world.
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