题型：阅读选择 题类：模拟题 难易度：普通
辽宁省沈阳市大东区2020年九年级英语一模试卷
Englandhas roses, the Netherlands has tulips, and India has lotuses. When you think ofa particular country, its national flower might come to mind.
More than 100 countries have a nationalflower. But China, despite many beautiful flowers, does not.
China once had national flowers. During theQing dynasty, it was the peony (牡丹). The government of the Republic of Chinalater changed it to the plum blossom (梅 花). But after the People's Republic ofChina was founded in 1949, a national flower was not chosen.
Debate over which flower should representChina continues today. China's two former national flowers—the peony and theplum blossom, remain as the two most popular choices.
Compared with small plum blossoms, thepeony has large blossoms and vivid colors. Supporters of the peony think theyrepresent China's continuing rise.
However, plum blossom supporters argue thatthe peony is often connected with chasing wealth and fame, which is not encouraged.On the contrary, the plum blossom has very noble (高洁的) qualities. It is said tobe modest and persistent, as it is able to grow even during cold winters.
Some people have suggested that bothflowers could be China's national flowers. One country, two flowers, you mightsay. China is just so big geographically, and both flowers are popular. LiQingwei, an associate professor at Beijing Forestry University, toldChina Daily. So why not let both becomenational flowers? That wouldbe harmonious (和谐的).
Welcome to the Happy Farm | |
Farm opening hours:8:30 a. m.—6:30 p. m. Price: 50 yuan each person Children under 6: free (免费) Students: half price Activities(活动): ▶10:00 a. m.—11:00 a. m. pick fruit ▶11:30 a. m.—1:00 p. m. eat lunch ▶2:00 p. m.—3:30 p. m. plant vegetables ▶3:30 p. m.—4:30 p. m. feed animals ▶5:00 p. m.—6:00 p. m. ride horses |
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I have fun on the Happy Far m today. I pick and eat some apples there. I also learn how to plant tomatoes. The farmers on the farm are friendly. I want to ride a horse, but it's difficult for me. With the help of the farmers, I can do it now. It's not boring at all! There are lots of animals on the farm— chickens, pigs, ducks, and other animals. I like chickens best. How cute they are! | |
Joel Griffin is a famous expert of dinosaurs （恐龙）. An interviewer from The world is getting some information from Mr. Griffin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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? |
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