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外研版初中英语九年级下册Module 1 Unit 1同步练习

阅读理解

    Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

    Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

    Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

    The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

    The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

    Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

    Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

(1)、The underlined word "wealthy" means "________" in the article.
A、pleased B、healthy C、excited D、rich
(2)、Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can________.
A、get money and something they can't buy with money B、do what they want to do at any time C、enjoy health which makes them work hard D、take an active part in all kinds of activities every day
(3)、The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ________.
A、think about getting a good job B、think of presents they don't like C、often spend time with close friends D、often spend time on entering the college
(4)、Many people find it happy to________.
A、remember the old days and troubles B、do some meaningful things for others C、go shopping to buy some food D、make much money and little success
(5)、The passage mainly tells us________.
A、how to find happiness B、how to save happiness C、to do something good for others D、to value our beliefs or health
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 阅读理解

Since May 8, Boston Dynamics' dog-like robot, Spot, has been in use at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore to help encourage social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠肺炎疫情) according to a report in the South China Morning Post.

Singapore's government is funding the experiment of the robotic dog, which will last for two weeks at the park during off-peak (非高峰的) hours.

"The robot isn't enforcing (强制). It's just giving people information and encouraging them," Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert told CNBC. "When Spot is patrolling (巡逻) the area, there's a park officer nearby who can do whatever enforcement he decides is suitable."

Cameras fixed on Spot will scan the surroundings and help officers work out the number of visitors in the park, but they cannot read faces and won't collect any personal information. It also carries a loudspeaker to broadcast a pre-recorded message to remind visitors of the importance of social distancing.

Without enough manpower, Singapore is turning to robotics to reduce the manpower required for park patrols and remind people about the risks they may be putting themselves and others in.

The question, however, is whether their use of Spot will be a good tool or will only attract more people to it instead.

If the two-week experiment proves successful, the government will consider using Spot at the park during peak hours. Singapore will also do studies to see if it's worth using other Spots in other parks. Already, Singapore engineers are trying to improve Spot, making it tell if people are together in a group or strangers passing on the grass.

No one knows if Spot will stay after the pandemic is gone, but one thing is for sure: the robot is the hardest working dog in the world.

 从方框内选出恰当的单词并用其适当形式完成短文(每词限用一次)

live, million, so, they, be, old, have, hot , house , difficult

They eat wild animals, plants, berries, nuts, and insects. They hunt with bows and arrows. There are lots of dangerous snakes and spiders. It's one of southern Africa's {#blank#}1{#/blank#}places, and there is often no water. Then they have to get water from plants. When they are ill, there {#blank#}2{#/blank#} no hospitals. The people have to get medicine from plants too. 

They are the San, the last people {#blank#}3{#/blank#} in the Kalahari. The San people have another name "bush people". {#blank#}4{#/blank#} lifestyle is very simple, but they know more about animals and plants than most people do. The San people live in small groups of 25-50. They live in huts little "houses". These {#blank#}5{#/blank#} are made of wood and grass. There are no schools for children. Children learn from the {#blank#}6{#/blank#} people in the group. There are lots of things they have to learn so that they can live in a dangerous place like the Kalahari. In the evenings, the group of people often sit around a fire and tell stories. 

The Kalahari is a big area of bushland in the southern Africa. It {#blank#}7{#/blank#} two parts. There is less rain in the southern part than in the northern part, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} the south is drier. There are fewer plants and animals there, and it's {#blank#}9{#/blank#} for people to live. But when it rains at the end of the summer, the land becomes greener and more beautiful. For a few weeks, there are {#blank#}10{#/blank#} of little flowers and even butterflies(蝴蝶)!

 阅读短文,回答问题

The traditional Chinese Lunar Calenda r divides the year into 24 solar terms. Great Heat(大暑), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends on August 7. During Great Heat, most parts of China enter the hottest season of the year. The following are some things you should know about Great Heat.

A season of harvesting and planting

During Great Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall are good for agricultural crops. But like Slight Heat, many natural calamities such as floods, droughts(干旱) and typhoons also happen during Great Heat. Therefore, it's important to harvest and plant in time to avoid setbacks(挫折) caused by natural disasters.

Sending the Great Heat ship in Zhejiang

The ship is filled with various animals for sacrifice (祭祀) such as pigs, sheep, chickens, fish and shrimps. More than 50 fishermen take turns carrying the ship as they march through the streets. The drums are played and fireworks are lit. Both sides of the streets are filled with people praying for blessings. After a series of ceremonies, the ship is finally carried to the wharf(码头). Then, the ship is pulled out of the fishing port and burned at sea. People carry out this ritual(典礼) to pray for good harvests(收成) and health.

Eating litchi and Mizao in Fujian

On the day of Great Heat, there is a custom of eating litchi and Mizao in Putian, Fujian Province, as a celebration of Great Heat. Litchi is a nutritious fruit. People usually soak litchi in cold well water first and eat it. Mizao is made of fermented(已发酵的) rice. On the day of Great Heat, people cook it with brown sugar.

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