题型：阅读还原 题类：常考题 难易度：普通
河南省许昌市宇华实验2019-2020学年九年级下学期英语第一次月考试卷
Funny things may happen in different places around the world. Yes. Every year, it was held by the Oxford and the Cambridge in late March or early April on the Thames River, England. This boat race is as famous as the two oldest universities in Britain.
It came from two friends—Charles Merivale, a student at Cambridge, and his friend Charles Wordsworth who was at Oxford. They decided to set up a boat race between the two universities. On March 12, 1829, Cambridge sent a challenge to Oxford first.
The first boat race took place in a small town in Thames. Crowds of twenty thousand traveled to watch. It was so exciting. And the Oxford was clear winners. Later on, not only did the students from the two universities take part, but also some social groups attended the event. By 1845, with the small town becoming too crowded, the boat race had moved six miles up to the village—Putney. This boat race is considered to be "the world's oldest sporting challenge".
The race is four and a quarter miles in just 20 minutes and the competitors often face difficulties. In the past, the Oxford was mostly the winners. But things have changed from 1993 on. The Cambridge has won more.
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A. From 1856 on, the race has been held every year except war years. B. It usually takes six months for the two teams to prepare for the big days. C. Eight students from each university became the competitors. D. Have you heard a boat race held between two famous universities? E. Maybe people wonder who thinks of the idea to hold the boat race. |
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Americans spend their weekends in different ways. But usually they choose the same aim(目的)—to rest, to enjoy beautiful places and to enjoy the time with their family and friends．
Some Americans hold parties on Saturday night. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Then they won't get up until 9,10 or even 11:o'clock next morning．As soon as they get up they will go to the nearest corner shop to buy the daily newspaper(日报). {#blank#}2{#/blank#}It will help them to decide what to do on Sunday afternoon.
Before going out on Sunday, they will have a meal, which is called "brunch"—"br" from "breakfast" and "unch" from "lunch". {#blank#}3{#/blank#}After brunch some Americans may have a picnic with their family or friends.They will take many things with them, such as fresh vegetables, sea food,drinks,table cloth(桌布)and so on. Usually they drive to a beautiful park, a lake or the seaside.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}It is the biggest meal of the week and all family members try to present(出席).
Weekends are to be welcome everywhere. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.
A. They will make it at home or go to a restaurant nearby B. They will dance,sing and drink together till mid-night C. Sunday dinner is the most important meal of the week D. Most people look forward to the coming weekends E. They can get news about films,plays, shows and sports in the paper. |
It's very common for students' marks to fall. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Sometimes it is only because the exams get harder.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} He or she will be able to help you with the subjects you find difficult. Stop comparing yourself with other people. It does not matter if other students get higher marks than you. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Before each exam, you should go through you notes from class. You should remember the most important things you have written in a shorten form.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} You will be surprised when you find you remember so much. It may take hard work and your marks may not improve straight. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Soon they should begin to climb again.
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A. it is just because you never work hard. B. Look through your shorter notes again just before the exam. C. But let your confidence rise by every mark. D. When your marks start to fall, you should try talking to a friendly teacher. E. But my parents won't be angry with me. F. Sometimes it is because of situation outside school, such as problems at home. G. What is important is that you do your best. |
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A. skilled kids may forget green hands B. so an adult should always be present C. But swimming can also be dangerous D. a few seconds can make a big difference E. Or you could hit your head on the bottom |
Summer is here. One of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day is to jump into a swimming pool. Swimming is great exercise, and a trip to a pool or beach is a good way to have fun with friends. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, so it's important to stay safe as you do it. Here are a few things you can do to swim safely.
●Swim only in areas set for swimming.
Don't swim unless there is a lifeguard (救生员) on duty. If you're on a beach near the ocean, this is especially important. In some places, fast currents (急流) can sweep swimmers away without warning. So if a sign says "no swimming", please take care.
Be careful when diving (跳水) into the water headfirst.
Most pools have deep ends where diving is safe. In natural water, don't dive unless you know that the water is deep enough. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, causing injury (伤害) or death.
●Make sure you have a partner with you.
Nobody knows what will happen while you are swimming. If something goes wrong, you can get help from that person as soon as possible. In this situation, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.
●Pay close attention to children's safety.
Kids who don't know how to swim should wear life jackets. But by themselves they are not enough, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. If you have a pool at home, put a fence (围栏) around it in case children fall in. And if a child disappears, check the pool first.
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