Throughout history，people have used jewelry(珠 宝 ) to make their clothes look more special. Jewelry was，and still is，in fashion all over the world. Through the years，people have worn jewelry for different _______:to make themselves look beautiful，to protect them from bad things,and to _______ how much money they have.
In South Africa，men in the Ndebele tribe(部 落 )often gave their_______ jewelry made of silver or gold rings. Ndebele women wore necklaces around their necks and bracelets around their arms. Rings were _______worn on their legs. The rings showed wealth. Awoman with many rings had a( n)_______ husband. In the past，women only took the rings off when their husbands died. Today Ndebele women still wear the rings，but not all of the time.
People in India have been wearing jewelry for more than 5,000 years. In the past，both men and women wore a lot of jewelry. Women wore as many as 50 bracelets at a time!Over time，men _______ wearing so much jewelry，but for women jewelry continues to be very important. In India，jewelry means safety. If a family has trouble with money，they can always _______ their jewelry. And，as with the Ndebele tribe，jewelry means wealth. Indian women can expect to receive jewelry as gifts for each important life event，such as birth，marriage，and becoming a mother.
In ancient China，people wore jewelry not just to show wealth but also for _______. They believed that the jade(玉 石 )used in their jewelry was alive and that it could keep bad things away. Many Chinese people today still believe this， and some people only wear the bracelets on their left arms.
1.A. reasons B. clothes C. places D. problems
2.A. ask B. show C. guess D. explain
3.A. daughters B. mothers C. wives D. friends
4.A. still B. never C. just D. even
5.A. older B. richer C. smarter D. stronger
6.A. kept B. hated C. stopped D. suggested
7.A. sell B. wear C. hide D. design
8.A. fun B. beauty C. friendship D. protection
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.D 【解析】 很多人们都喜欢佩戴珠宝，这篇短文给我们讲述了人们佩戴珠宝的各种理由，并以不同国家和地区、不同时代的人们为例，解释了这些理由。 1.句意：多年来，人们因为不同的原因佩戴珠宝：为了使自己更漂亮、为了避免一些不好的事情，为了显示他们多么有钱等等。reasons 原因,理由...科目：初中英语 来源：江苏省南京市六合区2018届九年级中考第二次模拟英语试卷 题型：单选题
China’s homegrown passenger plane C919 ________ on its first flight in Shanghai on May 5, 2017.
A. took off B. took out C. took up D. took away
A 【解析】句意：2017年5月5日，中国国产客机C919在上海首飞。考查动词短语。A. took off起飞；B. took out拿出；C. took up拿起；D. took away带走。根据句意：2017年5月5日，中国国产客机C919在上海____，可知应是“起飞”，所以A选项符合题意，故答案选A。查看答案和解析>>
科目：初中英语 来源：四川省眉山市2018届九年级中考考前预测试卷（五）（无听力） 题型：单选题
of Mo Yan’s works were written in his .
A. Two-thirds, forties B. Two-third, forties
C. Three quarters, fortieth D. Three-fourth, forties
A 【解析】句意：莫言三分之二的作品是在他四十多岁写的。根据分数表达法，当分子超过一时，分母用复数，排除B/D；in one’s +基数词的整十的复数，表示“在---十多岁时”；故选A查看答案和解析>>
科目：初中英语 来源：人教版八年级英语（下）期末复习 Unit8-Unit10 题型：单选题
– What else do you want?
-- ________ else. I think I have got everything ready.
A. Something B. Nothing
C. Anything D. Everything
B 【解析】 试题句意：——你需要其他什么东西？——什么也不需要。我想我已经准备好了。A. Something某事； B. Nothing 没什么；C. Anything 任何事物；D. Everything一切。根据 I think I have got everything ready可知一切都准备好了，因此什么也不需要。故选B。查看答案和解析>>
科目：初中英语 来源：2018年中考阅读模拟测试（三）含答案 题型：阅读单选
As we know it is important for our health to have a good eating habit.
But what do you think can affect it? The custom of your country., the different kinds of food, or just your personal interest? The last study in theJournal of American College Health told us that in fact, the environment where we live also plays a role in eating.
Some students, male or female, live in dormitories (宿舍), and otherslive off campus (校园). So according to the different environment they have,researchers at Washington State University got some data(数据) and compared with daily food choices. They found there were big differences in the consumption(消耗) of fruit and vegetables, fish, unsweetened cereal, white bread, cookies and beer.
Basically, many students like to eat the food that is most available where they live. And they are strongly influenced by eating habits of their peers (同龄人). Men have more beer, meat and white bread than women. Women consume more diet soda.
The reason is very simple. Because we are social animals and generally likely to make a meal of whatever everybody else is having. So some experts advise that if you're trying to lose weight but your friends think pizza and beer is a balanced meal, then the problem is coming. And what you need to do is to change your eating habits or pack your bags.
1.Which doesn't influence your eating habit according to the passage?
A. Customs of different countries. B. The environment you live in.
C. Your interest in food. D. The suggestion of your parents.
2.Who is the subject(研究对象) chosen by the researchers at Washington State University?
A. The students at the Washington State University.
B. The teachers and students.
C. The students living in different environment.
D. The students' best friends.
3.According to the study, which of the following is True?
A. There are few differences in the consumption of many kinds of food or fruit.
B. Men don't like to eat more white bread than women.
C. Women eat less diet soda than men.
D. Many students will be affected by what their friends eat or drink.
4.If you want to lose weight but your roommates think' meat and beer is a good meal, what can
you do?
A. Ask them to stop eating and drinking. B. Eat the same thing like them.
C. Go back home for meal. D. Ask experts for help.
5.Where can you find this passgae?
A. On a teenager magazine. B. In a sports programme.
C. In an advertisement. D. In a movie introduction.
1.D 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.A 【解析】 本文介绍了美国大学健康杂志上的研究告诉我们，生活环境对饮食起着一定的作用。文章最后告诉我们，如果想减肥，该怎样做。 1.细节理解题。题目问的是，根据文章，哪些不影响你的饮食习惯？根据句子The custom of your country., the different kinds of food, or ...查看答案和解析>>
科目：初中英语 来源：北京市八区2018届九年级二模英语分类汇编--完形填空 题型：完型填空
People Just Like Us
I was not interested in the school project on ancient cultures at all, especially things about Egypt (埃 及) , but Grace, my research partner, insisted the ancient Egyptians were interesting, and said I would _______ my mind for sure.
“Learning about these ancient people is so boring.” I said.
“It’s not! Don’t be sure until you’ve learned about them.” said Grace.
I had to say Grace had a _______. So the next Saturday, I found myself at the Museum of Natural History, which had a big show on ancient Egypt. “So ancient Egyptians were pretty undeveloped, right?” I asked Grace as we waited in line for our tickets. “I mean, they didn’t have much _________________ , did they? Well, except for the pyramids (金字塔) – didn’t the Egyptian kings live in the pyramids?”
Grace just kept silent and pushed me forward.
The show set me straight about the pyramids. I learned that they were tombs (墓) of the ancient kings, not their _________________. I also found out the great pyramid at Giza was huge, standing 500 feet tall when it was first built!
As I walked farther, I was ___________________to find a show on ancient sports. I saw paintings showing people playing a game with a ball. Just for a moment, I could ___________ ancient Egyptian kids beside the Nile River hitting around a ball, just as I do with my friends. And the next show was all about how the ancient Egyptians treasured their children. A child was considered a great gift to the family.
“So what do you think of these _______ ancient people now?” Grace asked.
“You were right,” I said. “Ancient Egyptians are much more interesting than I_______. In fact, I know just what title to give our project. We’ll call it ‘ People Just Like Us ’!”
1.A. keep B. change C. lose D. follow
2.A. word B. plan C. point D. way
3.A. technology B. difference C. confidence D. information
4.A. fields B. grounds C. schools D. homes
5.A. tired B. careful C. surprised D. nervous
6.A. explain B. picture C. show D. enjoy
7.A. boring B. impatient C. funny D. exciting
8.A. searched B. studied C. experienced D. expected
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.D 【解析】 这篇短文讲述的是作者参与了一个关于古代文化的项目，但一开始他对古埃及的人感到非常厌烦。但后来他参观了一个关于古埃及的展览之后，发现其实他们也是非常有趣的。 1.句意：但是我的研究伙伴Grace坚持说古埃及人是有趣的，还说我一定会改变我的想法。keep保持，保存；ch...查看答案和解析>>
科目：初中英语 来源：北京房山区2018届九年级二模英语试卷 题型：阅读单选
After-school Activities in Johnson Height
Reading Club
Time: 4:00pm---6:00pm Monday to Friday Tel: 8204 375 | Football Club
Time: 4:30pm---6:30pm Every Tuesday & Friday Tel: 8204 201 |
Singing Group
Time: 5:00pm--6:00pm On Wednesday Tel: 3612 407 | Art Group
Time: 5:00pm---7:00pm On Thursday Tel: 0312 586 |
1.If you are interested in football, you can phone .
A. 8204 375 B. 8204 201 C. 3612 407 D. 0312 586
2.Joining , and you will have a chance to meet Yi Yangqianxi.
A. Reading Club B. Football Club C. Singing Group D. Art Group
3.In Art Group in Johnson Height you can .
A. read books B. play football C. sing songs D. draw pictures
1.B 2.C 3.D 【解析】文章大意：本文讲述了在Activities in Johnson Height有读书俱乐部、足球俱乐部、唱歌俱乐部和美术俱乐部，并详细介绍了四个俱乐部的内容和联系方式。 1.细节理解题。根据Football Club一栏最后Tel: 8204 201，可知如果你对足球感兴趣的话，你可以打电话8204 201，故答案选B。 2.细节理解题...查看答案和解析>>
科目：初中英语 来源：苏州市区2017-2018学年八年级下学期 英语期末考试试卷 题型：阅读单选
Weekday mornings are very busy for US middle school students. When your school doesn’t have a bus, and you live too far away to walk, you need a carpool (拼车). A carpool is a group of people sharing the responsibility (责任) of driving to school in the morning. There are usually four or five kids in a carpool and their parents take turns to drive the kids in their cars.
Someone’s car smells like wet dogs. Some kids get to eat desserts (甜点) for breakfast and some parents shout so much that all you try to do is to stay quiet and go unnoticed. When your mom or dad drives the carpool, your classmates get a close-up look at how strange your parents can be. It might be your first sociological (社会学) study and your first time to work with others.
Teamwork is really important in the carpool because nobody wants to make everyone else late. It’s a great lesson in responsibility. Imagine (想象) sitting in the car outside of a classmate’s house, watching the clock and counting the seconds. Then you start to understand how your carpool friends might feel when you are still inside the house at 7:48. You really begin to learn all your real life lessons just moments before the start of school—in the carpool.
1.What is a carpool?
A. Parents take turns to drive their kids to school.
B. Parents drive kids to schools on their way to work.
C. Kids go to school in their parents’ cars.
D. Kids drive their own cars to school.
2.How many kids are usually in a carpool?
A. Two or three． B. Three or four． C. Four or five． D. Five or six．
3.What can students learn from a carpool?
A. How to drive a car. B. How to get along with others.
C. What to do with parents. D. Real teamwork.
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. If kids live far away from school, they are always late for school.
B. US children enjoy carpooling better than taking a school bus.
C. Kids can learn real life lessons in a carpool.
D. Kids often have enough time to study in a carpool.
1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C 【解析】这篇文章主要描述的是对美国中学生来讲，上学的日子是忙碌的，有时他们需要拼车，但在拼车的过程中他们学到很多真实生活中的东西。 1.细节理解题。根据文中第一段A carpool is a group of people sharing the responsibility (责任) of driving to school in t...查看答案和解析>>
科目：初中英语 来源：江苏省苏州市2018年中考英语总复习练习（9A Unit7） 题型：材料作文
书面表达
去年，一部片名为《摔跤吧，爸爸!》的印度电影在各地热映，引发了观众对父母育儿方式的热议，为此英文报Teens将在下期开设专栏讨论这一话题。假设你是Alice, 上周观看了此片, 请结合观后感受给报社写一封英文信参与讨论。
总体印象 | 一部充满正能量(positive energy)的作品 |
内容概要 | ▲一个印度父亲和他两个女儿的故事 ▲父亲为实现自己的世界冠军(world champion)梦逼迫女儿们接受训练 ▲起先两人都不愿意，但父亲非常严厉，最后成功了。 |
热议焦点 | 父母是否该为孩子决定未来? |
你的观点 | …… |
Dear Editor,
I went to see the film last week.
Yours sincerely，
Alice
Dear Editor, I went to see the film last week. It is a film full of positive energy. It tells a story about an Indian father and his two daughters. The father forces them to receive training to rea...查看答案和解析>>
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Do you love reading? You will find your favorite story book easily here. There are books and magazines about sports, music, art, history and geography etc. Joining a reading Club is a great way to share your love of good stories with others. You probably make new friends here.
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Are you crazy about singing? We are preparing for a singing program on TV. We will invite Yi Yangqianxi to our Singing Group. He is very young, 18 years old. He is a singer, actor, and dancer. Join our Singing Group, and you will get a special experience. 
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