题型:语法填空(语篇) 题类: 难易度:普通
广东省深圳市高级中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期开学考试英语试卷
Is a crow smarter than a seven-year-old kid?
When we think of intelligent animals,we usually think of dogs,cats,and apes. But do you know that crows are among (smart)animals in the world?
Crows have memories and they are able to imagine the future. This (help)them solve problems like an ape. They even use tools sometimes. A crow can hold a tiny bar in (it)mouth and use it to get at tasty insects.
It's normal (think)that a crow in a tree hardly pays any attention you. You might be wrong,though. Crows can remember human (face). Some scientists believe that they can even tell other crows whether human is friendly or not.
Since twenty years ago,some scientists (study)how intelligent crows are compared to humans They found that crows were able to solve a difficult problem just as (good)as a 7-year-old human. In another test,a crow solved an eight-stage puzzle within three minutes.
Therefore, anyone ever calls you a "bird brain",be sure to thank him or her for the praise
Recently,the 20﹣minute park theory(理论) is a hot topic on social media. This theory suggests that a 20﹣minute visit to a park can help people feel better,according to the International Journal of Environmental Health Research. Whether you exercise or simply take a walk in the park,it can help you relax. Actually,it is nature that benefits(使受益) us.
How does nature have a good influence on our body and mind?Studies show that when we are in natural environments,our heart rate and blood pressure reduce. Also,being outdoors,seeing trees,hearing birds' songs,looking at the sky,and feeling in connection with nature help to lower people's stress,reduce anxiety and increase their confidence.
What can we do to connect with nature?In fact,nature is all around us. For example,we could take up a new hobby or activity that allows us to spend more time outside,such as bird watching,gardening,or simply going for a run or walk in the park or the forest. Changing the way to school or work could also make a difference. We will certainly benefit even from just walking to work through a park or a quieter area with more trees.
Many people are making a close connection with nature. Huang Bingbing,an office worker in Shenzhen,is one of them. There are many community parks now. She is used to visiting the small park near her company during her weekday lunch breaks. "On that grass field,I could connect with living plants and animals,allowing me to have a fresh mind and forget about the stress from work for a while,"Huang said.
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Here is some cool information about the world's population.
| It took 12 years for the world's population to grow from 7 billion to 2022's 8 billion. But it will take about 15 years for the population to reach 9 billion. That's because fewer babies are born now. In 50 years, this can slow the growth of the world's population. |
The day on which the world's population grows by one billion is important. The United Nations chooses a baby born on that day as the symbolic (象征的) baby. For example, the world's population reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022. Vinice Mabansag was born on that day and she became the symbolic 8 billionth baby. | |
More boys than girls are born around the world. There are 106 baby boys born for every 100 baby girls. There are 1.8 billion people between the ages of 10 and 24. That's the largest number ever. |
School is a big part of life. Not just for kids, but for families, too. And for teachers. Everyone has an opinion about what is best for students. Do kids need homework? Some of our readers say students need the extra work. Others say homework takes time away from exercise. Here's what some of you said.
Peter: Kids need homework. When they learn something new in school, reviewing it at home helps them remember it. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. It tells them how much students are paying attention in class and who needs more help.
Olivia: Giving students homework is a bad idea. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. They can do activities that build a healthy mind and body. Homework just causes stress. And stressed students do poor homework. That is worse than doing none at all. If students are working hard in class, they do not need the extra work.
Jack: I think kids need homework. But the amount should vary by age. At my school, primary students get homework. But it is not too much. For example, we might have to learn spelling words at home. Then we will take a test in class. We do most of our learning in class. For some homework, we have to hand it in. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. We get a special prize for doing it.
Wendy: Homework is pointless. Kids already spend six hours a day in school. Homework just makes them repeat what they've been doing all day. What's more, homework takes time away from activities like team sports, hobbies, and playing. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. They keep kids active.
A. These are just as important as schoolwork. B. Kids need time for themselves after school. C. Other homework depends on our own choices. D. Homework teaches kids time management skills. E. And our homework gives teachers valuable information. |
Do you think it's necessary for students to do homework? Why or why not?
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