初中英语

A Pioneer for all People

Though he was one of China's most famous scientists,Yuan Longping considered himself a farmer,because he worked the land to do his research.

Known as "Father of Hybrid Rice (杂交水稻)",Dr Yuan graduated from Southwest Agricultural (农业的) College in 1953.From then on,finding ways to grow more rice was his life goal.As a young man,he saw the great need for increasing the rice production.At that time,hunger was a serious problem in many parts of the countryside.Dr Yuan searched for a way to get more rice with the same size of the fields.In 1974,he became an agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has high production and that is called super hybrid rice.In the 1980s,he went around the world and gave advice about growing rice to farmers in other countries.In 2004,he won the World Food Prize for his work.

Dr Yuan was quite satisfied with his life.He would much rather keep time for his hobbies.He enjoyed playing the violin,swimming and reading.Spending money on himself meant very little to him,so he gave millions of yuan to help some researchers with their research in farming.

Long ago Dr Yuan had a dream about rice plants as tall as sorghum (高粱) .With his hard work,he grew the rice that could feed more people.President Xi Jinping praised him for his great contributions (贡献) to China's food safety and world corn development.

Answer the questions according to the passage. (必须使用完整语句作答)

(1)Why did Dr Yuan consider himself a farmer?

                                         

(2)What is Dr Yuan known as?

                                          

(3)When did Dr Yuan win the World Food Prize?

                                           

(4)How did Dr Yuan help other researchers?

                                           

(5)What did Dr Yuan make contributions to according to President Xi Jinping?

                                          

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It's 2050.The Earth is dying,and moving to Mars seems to be the only way out for humans.A team of American astronauts (宇航员) begin to search on Mars.This is what the movie Red Planet begins with.Known as the Red Planet,Mars is the favourite of writers and filmmakers.

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the next planet beyond the Earth.Mars is the only planet whose surface can be seen from the Earth.It is about half size of our planet.

The surface of Mars is more like the Earth than any other planet.But it is further from the Sun than the Earth,so temperatures on Mars are much lower.Plants and animals can not live now on Mars.But many scientists still believe that such life may have been on Mars long ago.

On 6th August,1996,scientists discovered a piece of rock from Mars,which fell to the Earth 13,000 years ago.10 years later,some scientists still didn't accept that there was life on Mars.People may not be sure about life on Mars until a sample (样本) of life is brought back.Some further researches are being done in many countries.If you want to know more,please click www.spaceexploration.com.

Choose the right answer according to the passage.

(1)Why is the movie Red Planet mentioned?    

A.

To introduce the topic.

B.

To advise readers to go to Mars.

C.

To compare Mars with the Earth.

D.

To tell stories about American astronauts.

(2)What do we know about Mars?    

A.

Mars is as big as the Earth in size.

B.

Mars is the fourth planet from the Earth.

C.

The surface of Mars is similar to that of the Earth.

D.

Mars is one of the planets whose surfaces can be seen from the Earth.

(3)No life exists on Mars because    .

A.

it is too soft

B.

it is too far

C.

it is too small

D.

it is too cold

(4)What did scientists find from Mars in 1996?    

A.

Some plants.

B.

Some animals.

C.

A piece of rock.

D.

Some water.

(5)The passage is most probably taken from    .

A.

a notice

B.

a website

C.

a diary

D.

a tour guide

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Leo was a small and thin boy living in a small village.Some boys in the village often bulliedhim and Leo was afraid.

One day,an old wizard (魔法师) went by the village and saw Leo being bullied.So when the bad boys left,he gave Leo a lion's tail. "It's a magic tail." the wizard said, "When someone wears it and acts bravely.he or she will um into a strong lion."" Leo hung the lion's tail behind his body and decided to leach the bed boys a lesson.

But when the boys came,Leo was afraid and tried to run away.Yet they caught him.Suddenly,Leo showed the tail and remembered what the wizard had said.He became brave.He looked them in the eyes and said he would make them regret doing that.Leo felt the goose bumps (鸡皮疙瘩) all over his body, "This means that I am turning into a lion." he thought.The boys ran away in fear.Leo wanted to catch them,but he found his legs were as short as before.

When the wizard saw it,he came to Leo.Leo was very happy,though a little disappointed because his lion body had lasted only a short time.

"You are great." said the wizard, "But have you ever seen a lion fighting?No one fights with lions because they know how brave and strong lions are." Yes.Leo had never seen a lion fighting.He suddenly understood that he didn't really turn into a lion and that what really worked was his brave heart.

Choose the right answer according to the passage.

(1)What's probably the meaning of the underlined word "bullied" in paragraph one?    

A.

Hurt.

B.

Missed.

C.

Changed.

D.

Encouraged.

(2)What can we learn about Leo from the passage?    

A.

He was a small and fat boy.

B.

He got a tail from a wizard.

C.

He got on well with everyone.

D.

He was made fun of because of his tail.

(3)Which of the following is right?    

A.

Leo caught the bad boys after he became a lion.

B.

The wizard fought with Leo against the bad boys.

C.

The tail made Leo brave to fight against the bad boys.

D.

The bad boys had courage to fight against a real lion.

(4)How did Leo feel after the bad boys ran away?    

A.

Tired but happy.

B.

Worried but surprised.

C.

Sad but relaxed.

D.

Disappointed but pleased.

(5)What's the best title of the passage?    

A.

An old wizard.

B.

A small boy.

C.

A magic tail.

D.

A strong lion.

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Carnival

Carnival is the last big festival in summer in Brazil,which may begin 40 days before Easter every year.During the festival,to celebrate their traditions,Brazilians sing and dance in dance halls and clubs,on the streets and beaches or anywhere else in Brazil.

    Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals celebrated in China,falling on the fifth of the fifth lunar month.The most famous and greatest tradition is holding Dragon Boat races,In addition,during the festival people make and eat Zongzi.Hanging herbs (草药) on the front door is also popular,which is meant to protect people from evil (邪恶) and illness.

    Solnal

Koreans celebrate Solnal,the lunar New Year,with other East Asian countries.Solnal is a time for Koreans to celebrate the traditions with their family.On New Year's Day,people put on traditional clothes and put food on a special table for the dead members of their family.Family enjoy activities such as kite flying and dancing.

    Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the US and it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year.On the day Americans say I "Thank you" to their family,friends and people that help them.On Thanksgiving,people usually have a big turkey dinner and a special party with their family.

Choose the right answer according to the passage.

(1)Where is Carnival celebrated?    

A.

In China.

B.

In Brazil.

C.

In Korea.

D.

In the US.

(2)Why do people hang herbs on Dragon Boat Festival?    

A.

To put family under protection.

B.

To prepare a big dinner for family.

C.

To have a special party with family.

D.

To offer food to dead family members.

(3)What activity takes place on Korean New Year's day?    

A.

Boat races.

B.

Kite flying.

C.

Turkey cooking.

D.

Front door cleaning.

(4)When is Thanksgiving celebrated?    

A.

About 40 days before Easter.

B.

On the last day of lunar year.

C.

On the fifth of the fifth lunar month.

D.

On the fourth Thursday of November.

(5)What do Carnival and Solnal have in common?       

A.

They are celebrated on the same day.

B.

They are both celebrated in East Asian countries.

C.

People wear the same clothes during the two festivals.

D.

People dance to celebrate their traditions during the two festivals.

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Li Tao,a Junior 1 student,was quite busy over the past winter vacation but not just with homework.Li,together with his 10 classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join in The "Clean Your Plate Campaign" (光盘行动) .

The 11 students went to many restaurants and told people the importance of saving food. "Excuse me,do you know that 950 million people around the world still haven't got enough to eat?Please don't waste food." They would say that hundreds of times every day.

China in these years has serious problems with wasted food.CCTV reports that the food Chinese people waste every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.

Chinese people are well ﹣ known for being generous (慷慨的).Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food.

To reduce food waste is a big task,and it needs time.It's important that everyone should do their bit,just like Li.Did you finish your meals today?

Judge the following statements True(T) or False(F).

(1)Li Tao was only busy with his homework over the past winter vacation.    

(2)The 11 students went to the same restaurant and said the same words many times.    

(3)The problems with wasted food in China are serious.    

(4)Many Chinese people feel proud if their guests have eaten all the food.    

(5)Everyone should save food to reduce food waste.    

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It is nine o'clock on Sunday evening.Anna isn't listening to her favorite pop music.Instead,she is reading a book called The Call of the Wild.For one thing,Ms.Woo,her teacher asked her to write a report about the book.For another,the book is so wonderful that she can't wait to finish it.

The main character of the book is a dog called Buck.He lives happily in California with his owner Judge Miller.But some people found gold in Canada and they want big and strong dogs to work in the snow.So someone steals Buck and sells him as a sled(雪橇) dog.Soon Buck comes to Canada. Hemeets many difficulties and he has to learn to take care of himself.Buck becomes the lead dog finally.Later,Hal becomes Buck's new owner.Hal is a bad man and often beats Buck.Luckily,Buck is saved by a kind man John Thornton.However,some people kill John...

(1)What does Anna think of The Call of the Wild?(根据短文内容回答问题)    

(2)Who wrote the book The Call of the Wild?(根据短文内容回答问题)         

(3)How many owners of Buck are mentioned in the passage?

(根据短文内容回答问题)         

(4)In the passage,the underlined word "He" refers to    .

(5)What do you think may happen to Buck next?(不超过20个词)                

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So,it's exam time again.Have you done the necessary work to get good marks?Sleeping with the textbook under the pillow(枕头)doesn't work.The best way is to space your practice out,rather than cram(塞)it all together.Just as a scientist called Tom Stafford advises,if you organize five hours of study into one hour a day,you'll remember more than what you study for five hours on one day.

  Get pens and paper and start working!Students who can test themselves earlier will be better at retrieving the knowledge from the memory and keep it in the long run.John Dunlosky,a professor in the US,suggests that "you start by reading a textbook with your favorite pens and colors,and then write down the important ideas on small cards.While doing so,you actually try to test yourselves on them."

Good revision(复习)should give you confidence,but if you are still worried,it's not harmful to follow some special customs.In Japan,it seems to be a tradition for students to eat Katsudon before a test.This is a bowl of rice with egg and pork pieces.The name of the dish makes people think of the word "katsu",meaning "winning".For some students in South Korea,the key to success is not washing their hair before an exam,because they believe they could wash all the knowledge out of their heads.And in different parts of the world,there are always those who believe in their "lucky underwear".

The bottom line is that you need to study,eat a good meal,sleep well on the eve of the test,and believe that your efforts will pay off.

Good luck in your exam!

(1)When you "space your practice out",you    .

A.

study for at least 5 hours on one day

B.

sleep with your textbook under the pillow

C.

organize 5 hours of study into one hour a day

(2)The underlined word "retrieving" would probably mean "    ".

A.

filling in

B.

getting back

C.

giving away

(3)Which sentence can be best put in in paragraph 2?    

A.

Don't read your textbooks early.

B.

Don't depend on memory alone.

C.

Don't test yourselves very often.

(4)Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 3?    

A.

The word "Katsudon" sounds similar to "winning" in South Korea.

B.

In some countries,washing hair brings bad luck after having exams.

C.

Some people might wear special underwear before important events.

(5)What does the writer advise students to do before tests?    

A.

Prepare your exams well and be confident.

B.

Choose your favorite pens and stay up late.

C.

Follow some customs and enjoy yourselves.

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Steve Taylor was in his room lying down for sleep while his mother Katelyn was taking a shower.She wanted to bathe before going to bed herself.The 5﹣year﹣old boy was just about to fall asleep when he heard a loud noise from the bathroom.He hurried to have a look.

When he got to the bathroom,he found his mother lying in the bathtub(浴缸)with blood coming from her head.She had an epileptic fit(癫痫发作)and didn't know anything.However,little Steve kept a cool head.

He first went to his 2﹣month﹣old sister and put her in a blanket(毛毯),placing her on the sofa.He then climbed up a chair to open the door.Once the door opened,Steve picked her up from the sofa and went to his neighbor's house.The neighbor,Jessica,was very surprised to see her two young neighbors standing outside her door at such a strange hour.

She first thought the little boy was coming to talk about his dog.But he said, "No,my mom died in the shower.Can you take care of us?" Jessica ran to next door in a hurry and found Katelyn in the shower with the water still running.She called 911 and help arrived just in time.

Ms.Taylor believed that her son saved her life.If not her son,she probably would have died right there in her bathtub.Steve was praised by the local fire department.They showed up at his house with their fire truck to present him with some special prizes.

(1)The 5﹣year﹣old boy was just about to    when he heard a loud noise.

A.

go out

B.

fall asleep

C.

take a shower

(2)When Steve found his mother lying in the bathtub,he    .

A.

kept a cool head

B.

started to cry loudly

C.

went back to sleep

(3)Jessica was surprised to see her two young neighbors because    .

A.

they were dressed in a strange way

B.

they wanted to talk about their dog

C.

they showed up quite late that night

(4)Which of the following is the right order of the story?    

①Jessica called 911.

②Ms.Taylor had an epileptic fit.

③Ms.Taylor wanted to bathe before sleeping.

④Steve went to his neighbor's house for help.

⑤Steve was praised by the local fire department.

A.

③②④①⑤

B.

③②①⑤④

C.

③①②⑤④

(5)What is the best title of the story?    

A.

A Mother Had an Epileptic Fit

B.

A Young Boy Saved His Mother

C.

A Kind Neighbor Helped a Family

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Li Bai was born in 701.He was also given the name"Taibai".The name meant"Venus" in ancient Chinese.Legend says that before Li Bai was born,his mother dreamt that Venus fell into her arms.Some people believed that Li Bai was a god.When Li Bai was five years old,his family settled in a town in today's Sichuan province.

●Making Iron into a Needle

There is a legend about Li Bai.He was not a very hard﹣working student when he was young.He often skipped school.

One day when he was walking by the river,he saw an old woman.She was working on a large piece of iron.

He asked,"What are you doing?"

She said, "I'm making a needle."

"But how can you make a large piece of iron into a needle?"

She replied,"I must work hard every day."

Li Bai suddenly understood the importance of hard work,and he started to work hard at school.

●Friendship with Meng Haoran

When Li Bai travelled to Xiangyang in Hubei,he went to visit a famous poet called Meng Haoran.He was twelve years older than Li Bai,but they became friends.They both loved travelling to beautiful mountains and rivers.

When Meng Haoran left for today's Yangzhou,Li Bai wrote a poem about it,Seeing Meng Haoran off at Yellow Crane Tower.

Information about Li Bai

●He was born in 701.

●He was also called(1)    ,which meant"Venus" in ancient Chinese.

●His family settled in a town in today's Sichuan province when he was five.

(2)        about Li Bai

Making Iron into a Needle

One day when he was walking by the river,he saw an old woman working on a large piece of iron.After the communication,he understood it was important(3)    .

Friendship with Meng Haoran

They became friends because they have(4)       .

The poem named Seeing Meng Haoran of 'at Yellow Crane Tower shows(5)    .

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Science is the best way we have of finding out about the world.Scientists collect evidence(证据).They have ideas about the way things work.Science tests those ideas.Sometimes the test will show that the idea is not correct.If the idea passes the test,it adds to our understanding.

Scientists make observations (观察).They may look,or listen.They may read the work of other scientists.This gives them ideas.You can do this.You can look around you.You can ask questions.You can plan a test to find out.You can discover something new.

Scientists make predictions.They say something about the future.They might say 'if I do this,then I think that will happen'.Isaac Newton was a famous scientist.When he shone white light through a glass prism,he saw a spectrum (光谱) of different colors.Newton predicted what would happen if he shone the spectrum through a second prism.He thought the colors would come together and he would see white light again.He tried it.He shone a spectrum through a second prism.He was right.The colors made white light.He discovered that white light is made up of many colors.

It's important to test your ideas.I's important to plan a fair test.A scientist wondered how a tree grows.Where does all that material come from?Was it from the soil?

He planted a young tree in a pot.He weighed the pot,the dry soil and the tree at the start of his test.Years later,the tree had grown tall.It had many branches and leaves.The scientist dug it up.He weighed it.The tree weighed far more than when it was young.Then he weighed the pot and the dry soil.It weighed just a bit less.

Where had all the new tree material come from?He decided that trees use water,and a gas from the air,to grow.

(1)According to the passage,we know that science can help us    .

(2)We can know scientists try    to make observations in paragraph 2.

(3)After Newton shone a spectrum of different colors through the prism,he saw        .

(4)The scientist did a test and found that trees can grow because of            .

(5)We have learned that                from the passage.

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What kind of music do you like?How do you feel when you listen to your favorite music?Do you think music can make people feel better or help them to learn?

Jen Morgan is a music therapist (治疗师).(1)    Jen uses music to help her patients learn new skills.She can also help patients with their speaking and their memory.

Jen uses different activities with her patients.She gets them to listen to music and sing or play along.(2)    Jen might get them to clap,jump or dance.Jen also asks her patients to try to remember songs they like.

Jen writes songs and uses them in her therapy work.She says,"(3)    .I write songs about everything:about getting dressed,about flowers,about my favorite food﹣you name it!Sometimes my patients help me write songs."

Jen loves her job as a music therapist.She says, "(4)     .It's wonderful to see how music

therapy can help children with disabilities.Often children are shy when I first meet them.(5)    

Music makes people feel good!"

A.I'm very lucky to have this job.

B.She works with children with disabilities.

C.Jen plays with children to sing and dance.

D.I've probably written more than 200 songs.

E.Her patients also enjoy moving to the music.

F.But they soon start having fun and enjoying the music.

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Most children are taught the virtue (美德) of honesty from stories.The well﹣known story of Pinocchio teaches the importance of telling the truth.Every time Pinocchio lies,his nose grows longer and longer.Another story is about the boy who"cried wolf." In the end,he loses all his sheep and the trust of his fellow villagers because he tells lies many times.These types of stories show children that "honesty is the best policy." Still,if thisis the case,then why do so many people lie?The fact is that people lie for many reasons.

One reason people lie is to minimize (减少) a mistake.While it is true that everyone does something wrong from time to time,some people do not have the courage to admit their errors (错误) because they are afraid they will be blamed.For example,students might lie to their teachers about unfinished homework.They might say that they left the work at home when,in fact,they did not do the work at all.These students do not want to get in trouble or seem irresponsible,so they make up an excuse﹣ a lie﹣ to save face.

Another reason for lying has to do with self﹣protection.Parents,particularly those with young children,may teach their children to use this type of"protective" lie in certain circumstances (状况).What should children do if a stranger calls while the parents are out?Many parents teach their children to explain that their mother and father are too busy to come to the phone at that time.In this situation,protective lying can mean greater safety.

People lie for many reasons,both good and bad.Lying to keep the peace or to stay safe can have positive results.However,lying to stay out of trouble can lead to more trouble in the end.Understanding the motives behind the impulse (冲动) to lie might minimize this habit of lying.

(1)What does the underlined word"this" refer to in the passage?    

A.

Honesty is the best policy.

B.

The well﹣known story of Pinocchio.

C.

The story of the boy who"cried wolf".

(2)Why do some children lie to their teachers?    

A.

Because they like making up an excuse.

B.

Because they have left the homework at home.

C.

Because they are afraid to be blamed at school.

(3)How does the writer explain why people tell lies?    

A.

By asking questions.

B.

By giving examples.

C.

By showing the results.

(4)What is the correct structure of the passage? (P﹣paragraph 1)    

A.

B.

C.

(5)What's the best title for the passage?    

A.

The Truth behind Lying.

B.

The Types of Lies.

C.

The Habit of Lying.

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Recycling is a way to take rubbish and turn in into new products.helpful to our environment There are a number of different recycling steps that allow materials to be used more than once.

All kinds of materials can be recycled.Some of the most common things in use today include recycling plastic glass,metals and paper Things made of these materials include soda cans,plastic milk boxes,newspapers,computers and cardboard boxes.

There are a number of advantages for recycling.These include:Landfills ﹣Recycling materials means less rubbish and saves space in landfills.Resources﹣ When we use materials again,this means we can take fewer resources from the earth Pollution in general,recycling materials can produce less pollution,helping to keep our environment clean.

Be sure to recycle everything you can in your house and school There is almost a "recycle" rubbish can around.Be sure to drop your used aluminum cans and plastic bottles there.At home,be sure to put paper things like the newspapers.paper bores.and homework pages into the recycle box.

Plastics are usually marked with an identification code that shows a recycling symbol and a number from 1 to 7.This shows that the type of chemicals,or materials,is used in making the plastic.Used paper can be recycled around seven times.

It is high time we set up a recycle station in every street,across the city and the country so the cleaners can transport the rubbish conveniently.This is the only way out for handling rubbish without causing danger to the environment and our health.For ourselves,our children and our children's children,let's take action NOW!

(1)From the first paragraph,we know that    .

A.

A we can make more money from recycling

B.

recycling is helpful to our environment

C.

recycling is common and popular

D.

there is too much rubbish around us

(2)In paragraph 3,we know that recycling has many advantages including    .

A.

less rubbish

B.

more space

C.

less pollution

D.

all the above

(3)What kinds of materials are usually marked with an identification code?    

A.

Paper.

B.

Plastics.

C.

Glass.

D.

Metals.

(4)The underlined word "handling" in the last paragraph means       in Chinese.

A.

处理

B.

生产

C.

收购

D.

变卖

(5)What does the writer mainly want to tell us?       

A.

We should recycle everything in our daily life.

B.

Many resources can be saved by recycling.

C.

We should take action to recycle rubbish.

D.

Recycle stations should be set up in the street.

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Starting your new school life can be difficult.Everything seems hard,and you don't even know where to go for your own classes.(1)    Here are some suggestions on how to make friends at a new school.

Be active to start a conversation.A smile goes a long way.When walking in the halls,don't keep your eyes on the floor.If you see someone,give them a smile or say hi.(2)    

Remember people's names.(3)    You can say something like, "I remember you said something very interesting yesterday and wanted to talk about it some more,but I'm new here and don't remember your name yet.Would you mind telling me again?"

Join some clubs and activities.A new school and a new group of classmates offer more chances to explore(探索) some new interests. (4)    There you can meet people who share your interests and are looking forward to making new friends too.

(5)     Do you want to help the old or protect the environment?Speak up.Share your unique(独特的) ideas in the new school.Your new schoolmates will remember you immediately.They are more likely to talk with you and know you better.Then you will be able to make new friends.

根据短文内容,从下列七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最住选项。

A.

Have an opinion.

B.

Making new friends can be hard too.

C.

If not,don't be afraid to ask them more than once.

D.

They will smile and introduce themselves to you too.

E.

Try to develop your skills as a leader in the new school.

F.

This is a great help to you to have your first talk with others.

G.

Try to be a member of a sports team or a part of a school play.

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  • 更新:2021-08-17
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Water is important to all living things but some areas in the world are short of water a lot.So we should try to protect and save water.

A group of students from Zhejiang University have successfully developed an"air hand﹣washing machine".The machine uses an infrared ray induction system (红外线感应系统),which can feel the presenceof our hands.If it feels there are hands,the water with the air will come from the tap.And it has been proven that it is nearly as effective as traditional hand﹣washing.It uses only ten percent of the water that regular hand﹣washing does.The students have even set up a company to introduce the product to the public.

Li Qizhang,a member of the team that developed the machine,told a reporter that a model of their machine had already been placed in a classroom building at the university and it worked very well.

In 2014,a student called Chen Puyang first thought of the idea while he was washing his hands.Washing one's hands uses a lot of water,Chen thought.Would it be possible to replace the water with air? Others may not give the question a second thought.However,for Chen and Li,who were studying fluid mechanics (流体力学) at the time,this was considered to be an excellent idea.

Soon,Chen,Li and several classmates started on the project.After a year of research,the team cam up with a gravity﹣driven (重力驱动) hand﹣washing machine successfully.

根据短文内容,选择最佳选项。

(1)The underlined words"presence" means "    "in paragraph 2.

A.

形状

B.

存在

C.

距离

D.

影响

(2)The underlined sentence in the 4th paragraph means       .

A.

other people may no spend a second thinking about the question again

B.

other people may think it is impossible to use air instead of water

C.

other people may not think or worry about the question all

D.

other people may think there is no answer to the question

(3)We can infer from the passage that        .

A.

the air hand﹣washing machine will be expensive

B.

you can wash your hands clean without any electricity

C.

you can buy the "air hand﹣ washing machine" in the shop now

D.

the students developed the machine by the knowledge of fluid mechanics

(4)Which of the following is TRUE about the"air hand﹣washing machine"?    

A.

A company was set up to produce the machine.

B.

It doesn't need any water when you wash your hand.

C.

It was invented by two students from Zhejiang University.

D.

The idea of the machine came to Chen's mind in a sudden.

(5)Compared with the air hand﹣washing machine,how much water can be wasted by regular hand﹣washing?    

A.

Only ten percent of the water.

B.

About twenty percent of the water.

C.

About ninety percent of the water.

D.

A hundred percent of the water.

来源:2021年广西桂林市中考英语试卷
  • 更新:2021-08-17
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