题型:阅读还原 题类: 难易度:普通
浙江省杭州市滨江区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语试卷
Joel Griffin is a famous expert of dinosaurs (恐龙). An interviewer from The world is getting some information from Mr. Griffin.
They lived millions of years ago and their bones (骨头) have turned to stone. They tell us what the world was like millions of years ago. Scientists slowly put together what they discovered. The first dinosaur bones were discovered in 1818.
When dinosaurs were alive,the earth was a very different place. The weather was much warmer and the land was covered with forests. There were no animals,such as cows or horses,like the ones we know today.
There were thousands of different kinds of dinosaurs. Of course there were some huge dinosaurs. They were the biggest animals that have ever lived. But some were very small. Some dinosaurs had heavy bodies and walked on all four legs. Others walked on two strong back legs and had two short front ones.
Some dinosaurs only fed on plants. They were often heavy,slow﹣moving. Many of them spent a lot of time in water. It prevented their enemies from attacking them. Other dinosaurs were meat﹣eaters. They hunted for their food. These dinosaurs were fighters with sharp teeth.
Many of the plants that the dinosaurs needed to eat disappeared. Some scientists believe that the weather changed from warm to cold. Some scientists believe that dinosaurs were not able to get used to the changes in the environment. They did not like the cold weather and they could not find enough to eat.
A. What did dinosaurs eat? B. When did dinosaurs live? C. What were dinosaurs like? D. Why did the dinosaurs die out? C. Where were the dinosaurs bones found? F. What was the earth like at that time? |
Some animals live in very hot places, for example, snakes and camels (骆驼) live in deserts (沙漠). Other animals live in very cold places, like the Antarctic (南极). Polar Bears (北极熊) ●Polar bears live in the ice and snow. Their bodies can help them stay warm. ●Their fur is the same colour as the snow to hide (隐藏) themselves. ●They smell things well and know where to catch seals (海豹). Penguins (企鹅) ●Penguins are birds but they can't fly. They can swim fast in the water for a long time. ●They have lots of fat to stop them getting too cold. ●Father penguins look after the egg for months and mother penguins hunt for food. ●Penguins are found in both hot and cold places. Some kinds of penguin love hot weather! |
How to Be a Good Friend? Everyone needs friends. And it is important to be a good friend. Can you be a friend? Read on to learn how. A. Introduce yourself. Say hello to someone new. Invite them to play. Ask questions to get to know them better. B. Do things together. What are your favorite things to do? Ask a friend to do them with you. Take an interest in the things they like to do. C. Help each other. Ask how a friend is feeling. If they're sad, make them happy. Ask them for help when you need it. D. Listen to friends. Pay attention and don't stop their talking. Ask questions to show your care and try to be a good listener. E. Smile (微笑) at others. A smile is a great way to show you are kind and friendly. So, make sure to always have a smile on your face. |
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Does it seem that the things you say often cause offense(冒犯) ? If so, maybe people think that your English isn't polite. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}!
◆"I'm afraid I can't" VS "NO."
It can be difficult to refuse an invitation from a friend. Simply saying "No." would sound impolite. The next time you have to refuse an invitation, you can say, "I'm afraid I can't.
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If someone does something you don't like, would you like him to stop? To get the good result, instead of shouting "Stop talking on your phone in the cinema!", ask him politely by saying "Would you mind not using your phone in the cinema, please?"
◆"Can you pass me. . . ?" VS "Give me..."
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}, so it's sometimes difficult to get what you want without causing frustration(懊恼). Change words that sound like commands(命令), such as "Give me the newspaper." with a request like "Can you pass me the newspaper?"
◆"Could you give me five minutes?" VS "Go away."
You're really busy at work, but your co-worker needs your help. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}, just saying "Go away." is certainly not proper. Instead, keep everyone happy by using the words "Could you give me five minutes?"
A. "Would you mind . . .?" VS "Stop it!" B. People don't like being told what to do C. "Could you spare me…?" VS "Don't do it!" D. Learn how to be polite with this great guide E. When you're busy and can't do anything else |
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