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江苏省徐州市2018年九年级英语中考模拟试卷（一）
In northern Scotland there is a long deep lake called Loch Ness. More than 200 meters deep, it is the largest lake in the UK. People say a big monster (怪兽) lives in its dark, cold waters. It weighs more than 1,000 kilos and is at least ten meters long. Some people say it has a head like a horse. Others say it looks like a snake. Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster, but only a few people have seen it. At least, they say they have seen it.
The Loch Ness Monster is a famous legend (传说). The first story about a monster in Loch Ness was told over 500 years ago, but the legend of the monster spread widely only in the twentieth century. In 1933, a husband and wife reported that they saw a big monster in Loch Ness. Several people have taken photos, but at least one of them was a hoax (骗局). During the 1960s, a team was formed to look for the monster. They took many photos and made movies, but they were never able to find a monster.
There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness, but there is also no fact that one doesn't live. One thing is true about Loch Ness: there are a lot of tourists there.
Skyscrapers are very tall buildings in a city. Looking up at them might make you dizzy (眩晕的). {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Skyscrapers are a .wonder, whether (不管) you are looking up or down.
How can the buildings be so tall? Something that happened during the 1880s made it possible. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} First, a man named William Jenney got the idea of using a steel frame to hold up the walls and floors (钢架支撑墙壁和地面) of a building Jenney s idea made it possible to build taller buildings so he is called the "Father of the American skyscraper" Second, the elevators （电梯）improved. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}That helped people go up and down the tall buildings more easily."
Back in the 1880s, Jenney s first tall building was 10 stories (楼层) high. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}In 2004, Taipei 101, at 101 stories high, became the tallest building in the world. But soon the Burj Khalifa in Dubai overtook it in 2010. The 828-meter building has 163 stories.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} For example, Shanghai Tower in China, One World Trade Center in the USA, Abraj Ai-Bait Clock Tower in Saudi Arabia, etc. All of them are really wonderful, aren't they?
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A. But today, some buildings have 100 stories or more. B. They got much faster and safer. C. Looking down from them might make you dizzy, too. D. Now there are many very tall buildings all over the world. E. There were two important things at that time. |
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A. Watch a comedy(喜剧) B. Talk with someone C. Get out of the house D. Eat your favorite food |
When you're feeling low, helping yourself is the best thing to do. It may be the hardest, but no one can do that but you. Here is some advice for you.
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{#blank#}1{#/blank#} This is the clear answer, but that's only because it works. When you talk about your feelings and someone understands you, it helps you to see yourself in other ways. So you can get back to being who you want to be. |
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{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Getting out can be hard if you feel like you don't want to be with people. That's OK for now, but at least make yourself walk to a place with a nice view and fresh air. It will help you become feel better. |
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{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Allow yourself to eat whatever foods you love. Maybe the foods you love are good for you. Some foods are able to help change low feelings. For example, eating dark chocolate can make you feel happier. |
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{#blank#}4{#/blank#} A famous writer, cured(治愈) himself of a serious illness by laughing at old movies. When you're sad, you may not want to laugh. But the sadness you have must be broken, and this is a very easy way to start. |
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{#blank#}5{#/blank#} The act of smiling makes you feel better. Look at yourself in the mirror(镜子) and practice smiling at home first, then go to a public place with that smile. People will smile back and that will make you feel happier. |
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A. Offering an Opinion B. Giving a Hand C. Never Saying Somebody Has Done Wrong D. Making Requests E. Saying Sorry F. Turning Down an Invitation |
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The young woman at the airline check-in desk meant no harm. She greeted a customer with a question which would be no problem in Chinese," What's your problem?" But this question is impolite in English, and the customer became very angry. In this situation, the young woman should say." May I help you?" or" How can I help you?" Then she would not be facing an unhappy traveler.
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Maybe you would like something. Instead of saying" Giving me a hamburger," say," Could I have a hamburger, please?" or "I'd like a hamburger." English speakers often use the expressions" please "and" thank you". When requesting something, use" Can I" or "Could I". In formal situations," May I" is the best.
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When someone asks your opinion, you don't want to make them feel upset by saying something they think is unkind. Maybe someone asks," What do you think of my idea?" Don't say," It's a terrible idea." if you don't like it. Say," I don't think it's the best idea." Then people will accept your opinion more easily.
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When you can't accept an invitation, don't say." I can't. I'm busy" Refuse in a more indirect way." I'm afraid I can't…" or" I'd love to, but…" or" That sounds great, but..." These phrases soften the message and make it easier to accept.
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Avoid saying others have done wrong. Don't say," You don't understand me." Say, Maybe I need to make clear what I mean." Give special attention to" I" or" We" rather than" you". Take time to learn polite phrasing. Then you'll make your communication with people more pleasant.
Dear daughter,
You are a wonderful person and your mother and I love you. It will not be long before you leave school to make your way in the world. Can I give you some friendly advice? Here are some things that you should never do.
Never get upset with your look.
We think you look great. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Eat well, take exercise and be healthy. Some girls worry too much about not getting the perfect shape. You look fine.
Never put yourself at serious risk.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} And sometimes you have to avoid things that look like they might be fun, like smoking.
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You are great and able to achieve great things, so believe in yourself. When things go badly, never stop believing. Some girls get upset, doubt themselves and lose confidence. Then many problems can follow.
Never give less than your best.
We are very proud of what you have achieved. You should be proud, too. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Never forget that your parents love you.
Whatever happens in life, your family will still be your family. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} We are here for you and we will try to help.
Love,
Dad
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A. Keep trying your best at everything you do. B. Whatever difficulties you have, you can always talk to us. C. Please be happy with the person you are and the body you have. D. You can't trust people until you really know them. E. Never look down on yourself. |
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