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浙江省金华市义乌稠州中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期十月检测英语试卷
Jo was the first to wake. She remembered her mother's promise, and, putting her hand under her pillow(枕头), drew out a little red-covered book. She loved it. She woke Meg up and asked her to see what was under her pillow. A green-covered book appeared. Then Beth and Amy woke, to find their little books also.
"Girls, " said Meg seriously, "Mother wants us to read and love these books, and we must begin at once. I shall read a little every morning, for I know it will do me good. "
And then they opened the new books and read. The rooms were very quiet, and the winter sunshine shone in to touch the serious faces with a Christmas greeting.
"Where is Mother?" asked Meg, as she ran down to thank her for their gifts, half an hour later.
"Some poor men come for help, and Mrs. March went straight off to see what was needed, " replied Hannah, who was considered more as a friend than a servant.
"She will be back soon, so we must get everything ready, " said Meg, looking over the presents which were collected in a basket, ready to be given to their mother at the proper time. "Why, where is Amy's bottle of cologne(古龙香水)?" she wondered.
"She took it out a minute ago, " replied Jo.
"There's Mother. Hide the basket, quick!" cried Jo, as door opened, and steps sounded in the hall.
Amy hurried in, and looked rather ashamed(羞愧的) when she saw her sisters all waiting for her.
"Where have you been, and what are you hiding behind you?" asked Meg, surprised to see that lazy Amy had been out so early.
"You see, I felt ashamed of my present, so I ran round the corner and changed the little bottle for a big one and I gave all my money for it; and I'm truly trying not to be selfish any more. "
Another bang(砰砰作响) of the street door sent the girls to the table.
"Merry Christmas, Marmee! Thank you for our books; we love them, " they said together.
"Merry Christmas, little daughters! I'm glad you like the books. But I want to say one word before we sit down. Not far from here lies a poor woman with a little new-born baby. They were suffering hunger and cold. My girls, will you give them your breakfast as a Christmas present?"
They were all unusually hungry, having waited for nearly an hour, and for a minute no one spoke; only a minute, for Jo said, "I'm so glad you came before we began!"
(From Little Women)
When I just moved to Los Angeles(洛杉矶), I didn't have a car.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}, but I wanted to prove(证明)them wrong.
I asked my neighbor, Mrs. White, to take me to the bus station in the center of the city, so I could try taking the bus home.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. When I got there, I went inside and got a bus timetable(时刻表). I looked at the map and worked out that I needed to take three buses to get home.
I bought the tickets and went outside to wait at the bus stop for the Number 8 bus. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. I gave my ticket to the bus driver and took a seat. At the right stop I got off. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. I waited and waited. A man was also waiting for the same bus. He said that it wasn't unusual for the bus to be late. Half an hour later, it finally came. To make the matter worse, the third bus broke down halfway and the driver had to fix it. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. So when I finally got home, I was very tired. Maybe getting a car in Los Angeles wasn't such a bad idea!
A. It wasted half an hour B. I would take buses in Los Angeles again C. Then I waited for the next bus D. She thought I was crazy but gave me a ride E. Everyone said that I couldn't get around without one F. Soon it came and I got on |
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.
Lately the 20 minute park theory has enjoyed popularity online. According to it,people can {#blank#}1{#/blank#},walk or do other things at a park for 20 minutes to relax. That's because {#blank#}2{#/blank#}is good for both body and mind. To connect with it,we just need to spend more time outside like in a park or the forest. Besides,it will be{#blank#}3{#/blank#} helpful if we walk through a quieter place with more trees on the way to school or work. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}the community park during the lunch break is also a nice way. Maybe you will forget about stress and your mind will be {#blank#}5{#/blank#}after your stay. Have a try! |
A. another B. other C. at D. saw E. carefully F. what |
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. If we didn't see any rain soon, we would lose everything.
One day when I was in the kitchen,I {#blank#}1{#/blank#} my six- year- old son, Billy, walking towards the forest. He was clearly trying to be as still(平静的) as possible. Several minutes later, he disappeared into the forest, and then he ran out again, towards the house. This activity went on for an hour, walking{#blank#}2{#/blank#} to the forest and running back to the house. I really wanted to know {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Billy was doing.
Finally I followed him into the forest. I found that he was holding a cup of water. He walked very carefully not to drop the water.
I saw a baby deer(鹿) lying on the ground. It lifted its head to drink the water in myson's cup. After the deer drank up, Billy jumped up and ran back to the house to get more water.
When he saw me, he said,"I'm not wasting, mother."I found that his eyes were filled with tears.
"I know."I watched the most beautiful heart working so hard to save {#blank#}4{#/blank#} life. Tears ran down my face. As my tear drops began to hit the ground, more drops suddenly joined them. I looked up{#blank#}5{#/blank#} the sky. It was raining.
The actions of one little boy saved a life, and the rain saved our farm.
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