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江西省宜春市丰城中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期开学考试英语试题
Leeks are so common that you have probably never thought much about them. They grow easily in our gardens and don't look very special, but that doesn't mean they are not interesting! Leeks belong to the Allium family of vegetables, which also includes onions. Like onions and other members of the Allium family, leeks are a kind of vegetable with white soft parts and leafy green tops. The bulb(鳞茎), however, is not round, but just slightly larger than the stem nearest the roots. The more rounded the bulb, the older the leek. Leeks are usually about 30 cm long, but they can grow much bigger. Do you know growing leeks can win you a prize? Some gardeners grow big leeks and hold competitions to find the biggest type of leek. The heaviest leek ever weighed more than 8 kg.
People have been eating leeks for thousands of years. The Ancient Roman Emperor Nero ordered his cooks to serve him leeks every day, as he believed they would improve his singing voice! People in Wales loved leeks so much that they made them their national symbol. As the story goes, about 400 years ago, Welsh soldiers were fighting in a war. They put leeks in their hats so that they could tell their friends from their enemies.
Leeks are especially loved by cooks all over the world, as they give flavor(味道) to lots of dishes. Leeks taste a bit like onions, but their flavor is much weaker. They taste especially good in soups. In France, a leek and potato soup is eaten cold. Leeks go well with meat.
So now we know that leeks are delicious, but are they good for you? Yes! Leeks are full of iron(铁). Experts now believe that eating leeks and other members of the Allium family can also help people keep their blood pressure under control and their hearts healthy.
Have you seen new plants starting to grow? Have you noticed the days are getting longer? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It tells us that no matter how dark or cold things might be, better days are on the way.
What is hope? Bernadette Russell, who wrote the book How to be Hopeful, says, "Hope, on one hand, is the knowledge that things can get better. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}" Russell speaks of people who have got over very difficult moments, such as firefighters (消防员). Once one firefighter said, "{#blank#}3{#/blank#}" explains Russell.
However, hope is also about taking action. "From winning the World War II to people traveling thousands of miles away to build a new home, there is a long history of taking actions with hope," says Russell. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Scientists say that having hope in difficult moments can help you worry less, feel calmer and improve your feelings.
How to be hopeful? Being disappointed and feeling bad are part of life. If it's possible to see hope in those moments, you should. If it isn't, don't worry. Try to keep eyes on good things. For example, you can't change the fact that someone is bad to you. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Even in the most terrible situations, you can decide what you say and do to each other.
A. Why is hope good for you? B. These show that spring is coming. C. It's terrible that some people fight it. D. And on the other, it is also about taking actions. E. If no people fight it, there's no chance of enjoying a new day. F. But you can do something kind instead of making things worse. |
Come and join us! Christmas is coming! We prepare a wonderful Christmas party for you. We plan to give you a good chance to make friends. Do you like ice-breaking games? Are you interested in nice English songs or wonderful talent shows? Do you want to get Christmas gifts? Do you like to try different kinds of food? There are French food, American food and Chinese food for free at our Christmas party. Are you interested in outdoor activities? If you are, please join us! Date: Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 Time: 8:00 pm Place: Zhongshan Park Price: ¥50 per person ¥20 per person with a student card ¥12 per person for groups of over 25 people Notice: We will give away(赠送) bags with a picture of a Christmas tree on them to the first 50 people who arrive. |
Mary: Will you go to the party? Linda: Sorry, I really want to go, but I have too much homework to do. Lucy: I will go with you! Cindy: Me too. I love parties. Linda: Now I change my idea. I will go with you. I will finish my homework during the daytime. Mary: OK. Let's meet at the park at 7:40 pm. Don't forget your student cards. |
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