题型：阅读选择 题类： 难易度：普通
广东省茂名市博雅中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题
Tea has a long history of more than two thousand years. Its hometown is certainly China.
At first tea was considered as a kind of good thing that could make people awake so that they could study comfortably. Many knowledgeable people thought it was helpful for their study, because their minds could keep awake after drinking some tea. During Tang Dynasty, tea was sent to European countries first through the Silk Road. It was tea that made Chinese culture spread over in the Western countries. The first book about tea was The Classic of Teaby Lu Yu in Tang Dynasty. In the book, he described the tea culture.
However, the tea culture changed into a kind of new form. Many people could find something bad in it in Song Dynasty. Many people spent much time on it instead of thinking about the safety of their country. Between the end of Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of Qing Dynasty, many people paid more attention to tea. People thought of it as the symbol of the spirit.
Nowadays, tea has become the gentlest and the most comfortable drink in France. It has also become a helpful drink that is good for people's skin and health in England. Lots of Chinese look on tea as one of the most popular presents that they give to others during important festivals.
When it comes to fire, people are always scared because no one wants to get hurt. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Here is some advice on how to save yourself in a fire.
When a fire breaks out in your building, you should go outside as quickly as possible. Smoke from the fire is really bad for people. You should stay low to the ground, because smoke(烟雾) naturally rises. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
If you're in a room and it's already too late to get out, close the door first. Then block the cracks(堵住裂缝) around the door with some wet clothes. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} At the same time, open the windows and shout for help.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Instead, stop what you're doing. Then you should lie down on the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll(翻滚). This will cut off the air and put out the fire.
It's useful to get to know these pieces of advice. But it's even better if you have some practice.
Having a fire drill at home makes everyone able to see how they will do in a real fire.
A. If your clothes catch fire, don't run! B. We'd better not play with matches at home. C. But you can feel less worried if you are prepared. D. And remember to cover your nose and mouth on the way. E. This can help keep smoke from getting through the door. |
Do you know how music influences the lives of people? Researchers did a survey about it. Over 36,000 volunteers joined in the survey and experienced many different kinds of music. Then the volunteers offered information about their personalities(性格). {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
Pop Music. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} While pop music lovers are hard-working and have high self- esteem(自尊), researchers suggest that they may be easy to get worried.
Rock or Heavy Metal Music. When it comes to this kind of music, sometimes aggressive image(好斗的印象) about rock and heavy metal music may show up in our mind. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} They can be creative, but are often shy.
Classical Music. Classical music lovers are shyer. Those who are quiet may prefer to enjoy classical music. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Rap or Hip-Hop Music. People usually believe that rap lovers are more aggressive, but researchers have found there is no such relationship between them . They say rap fans are usually outgoing
In my opinion, this research helps you know yourself and others better.
A. They feel comfortable with themselves and the peaceful world around them. B. Different people have different opinions on music. C. Here are the results about the survey. D. However, researchers found that fans of this kind of music are usually very gentle. E. Fans of pop music are possible to be outgoing and honest. |
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